Senior Living

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...

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

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...

With the holidays upon us, the biggest threat to our health is another wave of COVID-19 cases. We already know our generation is the...

If you’ve visited the Maricopa Community Center recently, you may have noticed a new smiling face. Chance Love began his new role as the...

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

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...

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...

According to AAA, by 2030 there will be more than 70 million people 65 and older in this country, and 85% to 90% of...

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...

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...

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

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...

  From width of doorways to styles of doorknobs, design and remodeling of homes for an aging population has drawn notice from the construction industry...

At 52, April Munk recalled her first real brush with ageism. “There was one group of people I worked with for one school year that...

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 resident Mack Hodges again proved, at 76 years old, he’s a force to be reckoned with. The powerlifter who graced InMaricopa’s August cover not...

When it comes to decisions regarding housing at the time of retirement, most everyone is simply trying to decide where they want to live....

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...

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...

Nature delivers infrared in sunlight. The sun emits a wide range of light, most of which is invisible. “Infrared” is the invisible light spectrum...

By Joan Koczor An unpleasant subject? Something you don’t want to talk about? Does your family cringe when you bring the subject up? Consider it...

"Not again!” That was the first thing my wife heard me utter. She immediately asked me, “What’s up?” “It’s the credit union’s fraud department again!” We recently...

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...

Spain hosted two international pickleball tournaments in mid-September, and six Province Pickleball Players (PPP) participated. The Bainbridge Cup pitted North America against Europe. With...

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...

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...

Many people see the Fourth of July as fireworks, pool parties and barbecues, but this American holiday is more than an object or activity. The...

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...

  It’s been a long road for Bob Marsh. A self-described dot-connector at age 76, he will be a fresh face on Maricopa City Council after...