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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...

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

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...

It’s that time of year again. There are new things to consider this income tax season and no, there is no automatic extension to...

You may have seen the TV commercials, but there is more than meets the eye with chia (Salvia hispanica), the iconic seed of the...

Christmas is almost here. This magical time of year means so many things as it brings people together. It’s a celebration with family and friends,...

According to the National Pet Owners Survey, more than 84 million homes in the United States have a pet. During COVID-19, pet adoption from...

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...

Getting others to understand our needs and ideas can be complex. The desired outcome is understanding, but how do we get there? What is...

As the cost of a college education continues to increase, parents and students should seek ways to pay for tuition without creating debt. One...

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...

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....

May is Older Americans Month. Initially “Senior Citizens Month,” the name came from a meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and...

Effective Oct. 1, 2020, driver's licenses in Arizona will not be compliant with the REAL ID Act, according to Arizona Department of Transportation. The...

What is mathematics? To many readers of this column, it is subject matter you must learn in school with a series of rules and methods...

Headlines today are deeply troubling and alarming. After I read about a 6-year-old taking a weapon to class and shooting his teacher, a young...

The balance of work and home life may sometimes feel like being on a merry-go-round with no way off. We need to be reminded...

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...

Over the past year, I’ve focused on reviewing recommended checklists to improve the physical setup of your home for aging-in-place. COVID-19 has helped reinforce...

I grew up in the Midwest and our biggest concern was whether March would come in like a lion or a lamb according to...

One year ago, we thought 2021 would pass quickly. The effects from the Covid Virus have held steady with many consequences. Those realities have...

A previous column provided details of an investigative report that contrasted the secondary mathematics curriculum of the United States vs. European schools, and how...

My participation in the arts takes on many forms, from acting to directing; from playing music to writing music, and from publishing books to...

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...

In theory, everyone welcomes spring. We love the warmer days and budding greenery. But spring is a time of extreme weather change that can...

June is Men’s Health Month, a national observance which began in 1994 to raise awareness about health care for men and encourage boys, men...

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...

Life after the COVID-19 pan-demic is becoming increasingly evident. New cases as well as hospitalizations and deaths are on the decline. Mask mandates have ended. Still,...

By Joan Koczor Have you ever been asked if you have a hobby and thought, “good question”? Maybe you like to watch TV or go online...

This past year brought many challenges. Many of us are dealing with unexpected health issues. COVID-19 left its mark. Inflation had a profound effect. Several...