Senior Living

The City of Maricopa will partner with Southwestern Pediatrics and Family Care to offer 400 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in a one-day clinic...

Over the past year, I’ve focused on reviewing recommended checklists to improve the physical setup of your home for aging-in-place. COVID-19 has helped reinforce...

Snowbirds Jeff Zerr and Dave DeVos are back. Tony Zarrillo is not. “The risk is too great,” he said. The pandemic’s impact on Maricopa’s winter visitors is...

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...

Most of us can’t live without our cats and dogs, but sometimes they literally just get in the way. About 85,000 people suffer nonfatal injuries...

Every year, seniors fall and break their hips or other bones and then face serious potential illnesses and possibly death as a result. 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...

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

  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...

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...

  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...

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

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...

The bathroom can be one of the most dangerous rooms in your house due to the increased potential for falls caused by slippery conditions. Ultimately,...

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...

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...

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...

Let’s make our living spaces easier on ourselves. Our older selves will thank us. We are going to start our room-by-room review in your...

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...

Ready to find your “forever” home? Here are a few things to consider: The community you are looking at for your forever home should have...

Plans for senior housing at Copper Sky are set to come before Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission Monday. Seasons Living at Copper Sky, created by...

By Al Brandenburg Well, here we go again. Another year, another round of trying to keep the IRS from getting the best of you. The deadline...

By Ron Smith In February, InMaricopa provided an introduction to the topic of aging-in-place. We will continue the topic to help provide insight into many...

By Joan Koczor Many of you have heard or read about Freon R-22 and how the oils in R-22 destroy the ozone. According to the...

By Al Brandenburg The Maricopa Senior Coalition has three long-term goals. Internment and funeral services in Maricopa, digital-photo storage services and a livable/age-friendly community. As part...

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...

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

Maricopa's Senior Info/Expo was Saturday at Copper Sky Multigenerational Complex and included workshops, organizations, vendors, resources, blood-pressure checks, hearing tests and food. Pinal County's...

  By Al Brandenburg Most homes in Maricopa are just over 10 years old, and 10 years is the useful life expectancy of the original smoke...

  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...