Senior PharmAssist

10/09/2026

This is very revealing. Folks better pay attention during Medicare's Annual Election Plan (Oct 15 - Dec 7). Senior PharmAssist helps Durham residents choose their prescription and health plasn at no charge - by appointment only...as the Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program for Durham. NC Department of Insurance NC Coalition on Aging It Pays to compare!

10/09/2026

Not good news for many who have struggled to afford branded medications in the US. Note that while we usually pay LOTS more for brand-name meds in the US; we often pay less for generics. Individual importation has been necessary for many Americas - and that is going to get much more costly - soon.

Millions of Americans who buy cheap drugs from Canada could soon lose access due to a new customs rule.

10/08/2026

We are grateful to our Title Sponsors, BD and NC Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (NC SHIIP), for helping make our two "The Future of Aging in Durham and Beyond" events possible.

We are proud to have the support of organizations that believe in strengthening our community and helping older adults access trusted resources, guidance, and services. 🌟

10/07/2026

☀️ A Morning Focused on the Future of Aging

On September 26, Senior PharmAssist welcomed community members, partners, and long-time supporters to our The Future of Aging in Durham and Beyond Brunch, hosted by our Board of Directors.

We were grateful to hear from Gina Upchurch, our founding Executive Director, as well as community leaders who are helping shape the future of aging in North Carolina and Durham, including Kay Paksoy Castillo of the NC Coalition on Aging and Shelisa Howard-Martinez of Aging Well Durham.

We are also grateful to our event sponsors, BD, NC Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (NC SHIIP), and BFG Financial Advisors, for helping make this event possible.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special morning and shared in the conversation. 🧡

10/06/2026

🤝 Celebrating Community Partnership

On September 24, Senior PharmAssist welcomed community leaders and partners to our The Future of Aging in Durham and Beyond Community Leader Gathering, hosted by our Board of Directors.

We were proud to present The Forest at Duke with our Community Health Partnership Award in recognition of their exemplary partnership and commitment to supporting older adults in Durham.

A special thank you to our event sponsors, BD, NC Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (NC SHIIP), and BFG Financial Advisors, for helping make this gathering possible.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and believes that caring for older adults takes a whole community. 💙

09/25/2026

Good article; including low value and potentially harmful meds.

'They're easy to start, but they can be hard to stop,' says one expert

09/16/2026

Honored to be a part of the Next Steps Network discussions in beautiful Indianapolis...focused on advancing nursing home care through research. Currently, hearing about the history and creation of the MDS - minimum dataset - that documents the function of individuals in longterm care settings. Thrilled to hear it from mentor Dr. Deb Saliba. Feels hopeful to have so many smart and passionate folks working on improving the lives of older adults residing in facilities. Congrats to the team and leadership....including former Duke geriatrian Kathleen Unroe.

09/10/2026

📢 New CPE Opportunity for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians!

Join us for a CPE program on 2027 Medicare Drug Benefits, led by our Founding Executive Director, Gina Upchurch.

Learn about Medicare and Part D changes, the CMS Plan Finder, pharmacy financial considerations, and the GLP 1 Bridge program.

👉 Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/medicarein2027

[CEU] | Medicare is growing in complexity every year. Improving access to and the appropriate use of medications by enrollees becomes more challenging as financial margins shrink for many pharmacies. This session will provide practical information to help pharmacists and pharmacy technicians underst...

09/09/2026

🗞️ Hot off the press!
Two updates worth your time today — our new newsletter is out, with our latest financial report included inside, and it should be in mailboxes soon! Check out the link for an overview of our last fiscal year, plus things to look forward to as we get closer to Medicare Open Enrollment period.

Find both here: https://www.seniorpharmassist.org/newsletters

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08/25/2026

Tune in to hear our conversation on WPTF Afternoon News about upcoming Medicare Part D changes and what older adults may need to know for the upcoming open enrollment period.

🎙️ Listen to the interview: https://tinyurl.com/SPA-MedicarePartD-WPTFAN

Seniors on Medicare can expect changes coming to Medicare Part D, which helps pay for prescription drugs. It could also impact people who are on a bundled Medicare Advantage plan. Gina Upchurch is the executive director and founder of Senior PharmAssist. She joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how seniors...