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Senior Tech: Pilot project could help seniors digitize historic photos

Bob Marsh said there is a nationwide problem that could be turned into a golden opportunity for Maricopa. “Everybody my age has a shoebox or...

Are seniors living the American Dream?

By Joan Koczor The meaning of the American Dream has seen many changes since first introduced as early as the 1600s. The American Dream is mentioned...

‘Grandpa’ volunteers as cross-country coach

By Joycelyn Cabrera At 68 years old, volunteer cross-country coach Manuel Quintana has an unusual nickname around the Maricopa High School campus. The students refer to...

Senior lifestyle trends include ‘coliving’

By Bob Marsh Most seniors want to maximize their independence, their quality of life, their freedom and their choices as they age. Rather than downsizing all...

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...

Simplifying Medicare’s open enrollment

By Joan Koczor Open enrollment in Medicare begins Oct. 15.Rebecca Jennings, program director for Medicare from Pinal Gila Council for Seniors, will give a presentation about Medicare...
Ron Smith Maricopa

Smith: Watch out, I have things on my mind!

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...
Al Brandenburg Maricopa

Brandenburg: It’s always a good time to get heart-healthy

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...

Retired entertainer who worked with stars teaching Province tap dancers

It doesn’t take much to tap DJ “Daniel” Giagni’s memory. Get him started recalling his show-business adventures and the stories roll off his tongue like...
Al Brandenburg Maricopa

Senior advocate: New health technology a boon

The healthcare industry is evolving, thanks to policy changes, societal shifts and technological advances. New technologies like telemedicine have grown to a staggering degree during...

Maricopa WWII fighter pilot reminisces on service (VIDEO)

Wallace Brown, 93, flew a P-51 Mustang as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. “I’ve seen most...

Older bodies take longer to adjust to heat

  By Joan Koczor Older adults need to be extra careful of overheating and heat stroke. As we age, our bodies cannot adjust to high temperatures...

Silver Sneakers gets seniors on the move – often for free

  Doctors generally suggest regular activity is good for the body and mind, but as bodies age, keeping an exercise routine may prove difficult. Only 28...
Al Brandenburg Maricopa

Brandenburg: Fend off threats to Social Security now

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...
Ron Smith Maricopa

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...

Senior designs for safely entering, exiting your house

When considering safety factors to adapt your home as you grow older, look for good visibility, excellent lighting, accessibility and no trip hazards. Be...

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...
Ron Smith Maricopa

GTK: Ron Smith, aging in place advocate

Ron Smith, a resident of Maricopa since 2007, writes an aging-in-place column for InMaricopa. Hometown: Amsterdam, N.Y. Maricopan since: April 2007 Occupation: Retired Family: My wife of 51...

Patriot’s Day commemorates 9/11 (GALLERY)

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12043 hosted an annual Patriot’s Day flag-raising ceremony Monday morning in recognition of those who died in the...

Congressman’s reps to visit Maricopa

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...

VFW receives Service Award for volunteer work

Three signs near the entrance of the local Veterans Center recognize the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12043 and its efforts to serve the...

Senior house-sharing: Is it right for you?

It may have started with “The Golden Girls,” the 1980s sitcom featuring the lives and interactions of four older women with diverse backgrounds who...
Joan Koczor

Traveling by air just got easier

Traveling by plane is one of the safest and fastest ways to get to your destination. But crowded airports, long waits at security checkpoints,...
Clinical Liason Elaina Young of Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care speaks with an attendee at the Senior Info/Expo at the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center on Jan. 20, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]

Senior Info/Expo draws hundreds

Hundreds poured into the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center for the city’s Eighth Annual Senior Info/Expo Saturday morning.   Around 500 Maricopans filled the library to...
Ron Smith Maricopa

Tools available to facilitate ‘the talk’

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...
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Smith: Prepare for summer heat

Our first 100-plus degree day arrived in late April. This event was a reminder we trade eight months of generally beautiful weather for four months...

P&Z gives thumbs up to plans for city’s largest apartment complex

The Planning and Zoning Commission this week unanimously approved site, landscape, photometric and elevation plans for what will become Maricopa’s largest apartment complex. The proposed...

Survey results on possibilities of a senior center

Contributed by Al Brandenburg What would you like to have at future Maricopa Senior Centers? Top vote-getters in Food and Meal Programs category: Hot meals served...

A mindfulness focus can help you feel better mentally

Collectively we made it through another difficult year. We have been challenged with many shifts in our lives. Life lends itself to shifts and changes,...
Joan Koczor Maricopa

Koczor: Pets bring seniors unconditional love

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...
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