Remember seniors who might be alone in your holiday plans
The holidays are upon us. With the chaos of running back and forth getting ready to celebrate, it is important for us to remember...
City to increase fees at Copper Sky, other facilities
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...
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...
Options for senior housing, care
When it comes to decisions regarding housing at the time of retirement, most everyone is simply trying to decide where they want to live....
Seniors encouraged to join array of upcoming Senior Center activities
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...
Smith: In emergencies, preparedness instills confidence
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...
Koczor: Alzheimer’s, dementia, take huge toll on families, economy
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...
6 reasons to plan your own funeral
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...
Walk-in tubs: what you need to know
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...
Brandenburg: Aging population expansion will challenge all of us
Aging is inevitable. Like other transitions in life, changes can be physical, psychosocial and mental. Understanding the differences between those changes can assist in...
Woman faces threats of legal action from candidate
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...
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...
Brandenburg: Heat can be fatal
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...
Senior advocate: City best served with transparent, experienced Manfredi on council
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...
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...
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...
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...
Koczor: Aging – it happens
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....
Dementia Support Group has new meeting place
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...
Danger in the air for older Americans
Here in Arizona, we are all exposed to desert dust every time the wind blows. This can lead to lung problems such as Valley...
Medical alert devices: Do you need one?
Last week, I was helping my wife install a home key box for a Province resident when she asked me what I knew about...
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...
5 stages of retirement – and why you need to know them
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...
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...
Passion rekindled for local dollmaker’s Indigenous-inspired creations
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...
Is there really no need?
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....
Senior dental health and why it’s important
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 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,...
Helping senior loved ones enjoy the holidays
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...
Brandenburg: Are your end-of-life affairs in order?
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...