Senior Living

The holidays are upon us. With the chaos of running back and forth getting ready to celebrate, it is important for us to remember...

Maricopa is increasing fees at Copper Sky, the Library and Cultural Center, and Maricopa Senior Center and Community Center effective Jan. 1. A Copper Sky...

It’s the beginning of October. With temperatures falling, it’s time to consider how to take care of ourselves so we can enjoy the upcoming...

When it comes to decisions regarding housing at the time of retirement, most everyone is simply trying to decide where they want to live....

It’s sad, Catherine Bailey of the Maricopa Community/Senior Center laments, there are new people who don’t even know there is a center in the...

It’s that time of year when we are reminded by Mother Nature that emergency situations can happen quickly with limited warning. Although Arizona has...

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. This year’s theme — “Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s” — highlights the importance of support for those diagnosed with the...

How do you want to be remembered? It’s an important decision. Preplanning your funeral now, before the need arises, puts you in charge of...

I recently had a reader ask for information regarding walk-in tubs. My experience with them is limited to a neighbor who purchased one for...

Aging is inevitable. Like other transitions in life, changes can be physical, psychosocial and mental. Understanding the differences between those changes can assist in...

Betty White is a retired homemaker, real estate agent and legal secretary. At 72, she's lived a quiet life in Maricopa, and that’s the...

Here’s a simple explanation of inflation: a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. Inflation corresponds to a reduction...

June has baked us to a crisp and July isn’t going to be any better with temperatures in the triple digits. As bad as...

To the Editor:  I would like to take this opportunity to endorse current Interim Mayor Vince Manfredi for another term on the City of Maricopa...

Last month, AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins wrote in the group’s bulletin “the system for helping people who can no longer care for themselves...

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated many of the issues faced by Social Security, which provides at least 70% of income for about one in six...

I’ve had a bunch of interesting tidbits running through my mind the last few weeks. InMaricopa magazine’s focus last month on volunteerism struck a nerve...

Not many like it, but, eventually, it happens to all of us, whether we like it or not. We get older. The aging process is long....

Are you caring for someone who has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease? You are welcome to attend the Maricopa Dementia Support Group. The group now meets...

Here in Arizona, we are all exposed to desert dust every time the wind blows. This can lead to lung problems such as Valley...

Last week, I was helping my wife install a home key box for a Province resident when she asked me what I knew about...

Representatives from Rep. Tom O'Halleran's office will hold office hours for constituents at City Hall Monday. O'Halleran represents Maricopa and Congressional District 1 in...

Retirement typically occurs in five stages: pre-retirement, full retirement, disenchantment, reorien-tation, and reconciliation and stability. Each stage brings its own set of choices. Understanding...

Because there is “no place like home,” aging in place may have many benefits: it can cost less if you own your home, slow...

Robin Holland has an unorthodox family. One child wears an outfit consisting of fringed, cream leather, accented with real rabbit fur. There are also handloomed...

Happy New Year everyone! I’m hoping that many of you spent some quality time with family and friends. There are many components to aging well....

The holidays are over and we all probably put on a few pounds as well as made New Years resolutions that most of us...

Traveling by plane is one of the safest and fastest ways to get to your destination. But crowded airports, long waits at security checkpoints,...

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s an ideal time to start planning for the festivities. Enjoying the holiday cheer will help maintain...

We’re not getting any younger. So, you may want to make end-of-life decisions to protect your loved ones. This might not be the most upbeat...