Senior Living

In 15 seasons as an NFL defensive lineman, including a final season in 1990 for the Phoenix Cardinals, Carl Hairston attributed his success to...

One can turn to various places in Maricopa to find accomplished quilters. The similarities, however, overshadow the differences in this passionate pursuit. And while individual...

Jim Irving is 82 going on 62. That’s a good thing because the retiree logs as many weekly hours as a volunteer for the Maricopa...

Last month, I emphasized the need for planning during the third phase of our life. A very important part of end-of-life planning is starting...

By Kristin Gramando The road of life is filled with important milestones — major events and achievements that help to define who we are and...

A 2019 report from the Government Accounting Office indicated 29% of households with at least one person age 55 and over have no retirement...

By Al Brandenburg Our heart is the hardest-working muscle in our body, and heart disease is a leading cause of death. So, it’s important to...

The nonprofit Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens was incorporated in 1974 and designated an Area Agency on Aging. It is part of a national...

On average, adults need about 7-9 hours of sleep. Researchers say people can survive longer without food than without sleep! It’s a time for...

Many of you have been in your home for a number of years – along with the same major appliances or mechanical systems. Generally, when...

The Maricopa Community Center officially opened Saturday with a pair of ribbon cuttings that drew about 200 people on a rainy morning. The new facility...

For Vito Simplicio, music is a way to fight entropy. Defined as the gradual decline into disorder, entropy is a part of aging. Mental faculties...

What is community engagement? For some it is civic engagement, or active participation in your community, perhaps voting, volunteering or joining organizations. According to Thomas...

BY AL BRANDENBURG An increasing number of COVID-19 survivors are experiencing symptoms weeks or months after the infection has cleared in what is known informally...

With a senior center opening soon here in Maricopa, it’s an appropriate time to consider what one should provide. Senior centers should: • Serve as a...

Some men just don't like talking about their health. Even when they see a doctor, one of five men admit they haven’t been completely honest...

By Al Brandenburg The triple digits are upon us and the summer forecast promises more scorching temperatures. The extreme heat underscores the need for seniors...

For most of us, quality of life is likely determined by relationships, not by things, according to research. As we age, life can present harsh realities...

Every year in May, older Americans are recognized for their contributions to our communities and nation. A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy...

At some point after retirement, we may start questioning what to do with our free time. We may have accomplished some anticipated travel and...

By Al Brandenburg Depression is not a normal part of aging, but can develop in later years— and it can be dangerous. The Centers for Disease...

A recent article from Mayo Clinic states we are living longer than previous generations and should prepare ourselves to encounter new health risks, like...

With the recent opening of the Maricopa Library & Cultural Center, renovation of its former space will result in new headquarters for a number...

The gift of time is very real. Life expectancy has increased dramatically because people are in much better overall health than prior generations. In...

More than 34 million Americans have diabetes and one in five don’t know they have it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...

Some 41% of adults age 65 and older report they are in good or excellent health, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...

Pinal County Public Health and its community partner vaccination teams have added persons 65 and older to the 1B-1 early vaccination group, increasing the...

Well, 2020 is finally over and, God-willing with the new vaccines, the COVID virus will be trending downward. But there is something new to...

Recently, my family had occasion to experience the world of isolation, one of the biggest challenges for seniors, especially in pandemic times. Our older son...

The first American Heart Month was marked in February 1964 following President Lyndon B. Johnson’s proclamation on Dec. 30, 1963. At that time, more...