Senior Living

By Joycelyn Cabrera At 68 years old, volunteer cross-country coach Manuel Quintana has an unusual nickname around the Maricopa High School campus. The students refer to...

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...

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....

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...

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

The first American Heart Month was marked in February 1964 following President Lyndon B. Johnson’s proclamation on Dec. 30, 1963. At that time, more...

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...

Some men just don't like talking about their health. Even when they see a doctor, one of five men admit they haven’t been completely honest...

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 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...

How are Maricopa seniors responding to having their own recreational space at Santa Cruz Elementary School?   Shirley Moenich: “If you’ve lost a spouse, or you have...

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...

Maricopa senior groups are settling into their new home at a local elementary school this summer after being displaced by the construction of the...

By Al Brandenburg Depression is not a normal part of aging, but can develop in later years— and it can be dangerous. The Centers for Disease...

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...

By Joan Koczor As we age, there is a greater emphasis on fitness to maintain health, independence and functionality. Physical activity on a daily basis is...

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...

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12043 hosted an annual Patriot’s Day flag-raising ceremony Monday morning in recognition of those who died in the...