Koczor: Seniors most targeted by con artists, scammers
By Joan Koczor
Persons of any age can become a victim of a scam. Senior citizens are the most susceptible.
Financial scams targeting seniors have become...
Smith: Dealing with uncertainty, leave them laughing!
Back when I was hiring employees, I would always add a couple of extra desired skills to the job description— the ability to deal...
Realtor: Shortage of homes for sale strains supply of rentals
Everybody is talking about the seller’s market for real estate sales in Maricopa, but what happens to the local rental market at the same...
Koczor: The explanation of a complex topic, inflation
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...
Technology helping more seniors age at home
By Al Brandenburg
Americans are living longer, and most would prefer to age in their own home and community, rather than going to a hospital...
Master gardener: Deep watering under the canopy
By Harriet Phelps
As in all things, 2020 this has been an unforgettable year for high heat and drought. The “non”soon did not produce any...
Koczor: A focus on men’s health
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...
Aging in place: Is it for you?
Because there is “no place like home,” aging in place may have many benefits: it can cost less if you own your home, slow...
Seniors, make your hobbies active-leisure
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...
American Heart Month: Taking care of your ticker
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...
Smith: Long-term care system broken for those in ‘gigantic middle’
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...
Smith: An involved citizenry strengthens community
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...
Memory Café offered by Pinal-Gila Council for Seniors
A recent article by Ginger Fligger with Pinal-Gila Council for Seniors states 173,000 people in Arizona will live with Alzheimer’s or another condition that...
Tech careers for non-tech people
It’s no secret that careers based in the technology sector are amongst the most sustainable and future-proof.
What’s not so obvious is that anyone can...
A senior center, defined
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...
Siegel: Preparing for rapid technological development
There are many difficult challenges facing the United States, yet one vital problem receives little coverage by politicians or the media — the growing...
Smith: Sleep – it’s a big deal!
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...
Koczor: Staying active key to good health as we age
By Joan Koczor
As we age, there is a greater emphasis on fitness to maintain health, independence and functionality.
Physical activity on a daily basis is...
What to expect from Social Security in 2022
Over 50 million Americans rely on Social Security for at least a portion of their retirement income. When you consider that 180 million people...