Senior Living

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...

By Al Brandenburg Now that a true senior center is in the offing for next year, Maricopa Senior Coalition (MSC) is refocusing its efforts toward...

Effective Oct. 1, 2020, driver's licenses in Arizona will not be compliant with the REAL ID Act, according to Arizona Department of Transportation. The...

Some of us are reaching that stage of our life when we are considering downsizing. Some are looking forward to removing the clutter and...

A geriatrician is an expert in the branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health care of elderly people by prevention and...

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...

By Joan Koczor Headache is one of the most common and debilitating pain conditions in the world. The World Health Organization names headache the third...

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...

Falls are a real and growing risk to older adults’ health and independence and, in some cases, to their very lives. Falls can cause...

Senior Lunch & Learn hosted the Maricopa Police Department, specifically Chief Steve Stahl, to talk about senior safety June 21 at Copper Sky. Stahl...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

  MMCC will host a free briefing on “The Dangers of Long-Term Opioid Usage by Seniors,” March 22 at 2-4 p.m., at the Copper Sky...

By Bob Marsh I repeatedly see Facebook posts asking, “What services are available to seniors in Maricopa?” The question is coming from seniors who want...

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...

  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...

It’s election season, and advocates for those with disabilities are paying attention. Nearly 40 Maricopa residents discussed special needs services offered by the city Saturday...

By Joan Koczor  Initially, your primary care provider will be the first step in diagnosing many health issues. He will recommend screening, help you manage...

By Joan Koczor Mesothelioma (me-zoe-thee-lee-O-muh) is a rare type of cancer of the mesothelium caused by exposure to asbestos. The mesothelium is a thin membrane...

By Joan Koczor Assisted living is defined as a type of long-term care facility for elderly or disabled people who are able to get around...

By Mike Kemery “What is that little, red flower, and why are the ‘old’ people trying to hand one to me when all I want...

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 Fran Lyons Harry Dieffenbach began his lifelong love affair with model-building when he was a kid in New York City. He started with aircraft...

By Dayv Morgan Whether you’re retiring, downsizing or purchasing a new home, Maricopa offers plenty of real estate options.Reverse mortgages do come with a few...

  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...

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