Senior Living

The nonprofit Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens was incorporated in 1974 and designated an Area Agency on Aging. It is part of a national...

Often people think of trouble sleeping as simply a part of growing older. It is not. The body does require less sleep as we age,...

  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...

BY AL BRANDENBURG An increasing number of COVID-19 survivors are experiencing symptoms weeks or months after the infection has cleared in what is known informally...

The holidays are upon us. With the chaos of running back and forth getting ready to celebrate, it is important for us to remember...

They often say one must think small to make it big, but for Ernie Adams it’s better to think big to make it small.“I...

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...

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...

  Bryan Mitchell will be 89 years old in April. A retired executive, he takes physical fitness seriously. On his own or with new friends,...

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

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...

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...

The Maricopa Community Center officially opened Saturday with a pair of ribbon cuttings that drew about 200 people on a rainy morning. The new facility...

Aging is inevitable. Like other transitions in life, changes can be physical, psychosocial and mental. Understanding the differences between those changes can assist in...

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

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...

Every year in May, older Americans are recognized for their contributions to our communities and nation. A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy...

Robocalls, those prerecorded, unsolicited annoyances that are becoming all-too-frequent in many households, have reached epic proportions. They are the largest source of consumer complaints...

  By Al Brandenburg Last month I wrote about the need for a cemetery and internment services in Maricopa. This month we’ll address some things a...

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...

  World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign by Alzheimer’s Disease International, is observed every year on Sept. 21 to raise awareness of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is...

Pinal County Public Health and its community partner vaccination teams have added persons 65 and older to the 1B-1 early vaccination group, increasing the...

With the presidential election nearing, there seems to be some confusion or misunderstanding about the Electoral College and the role it pays. The Electoral College...

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...

The gift of time is very real. Life expectancy has increased dramatically because people are in much better overall health than prior generations. In...

By Bob Marsh According to AARP, more than 60 percent of Americans die without a will. For them, the burden of deciding what to do...

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...

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...

A recent housing study conducted by the city prompted debates online from residents who oppose the idea of multi-family housing in Maricopa. Read the...

  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...