By Lewis Lang One of the questions seniors most frequently ask me is, “What company should I use for cell phone service?” I do have some recommendations depending on a couple of different factors, and if you are not satisfied with you current provider, you should know...
Cover Stories
Painter of Place: The Life of Ed Sandoval
By Brian D’Ambrosio Intuitively bound to New Mexico in terms of his focus, imagery, and tone, Ed Sandoval’s oil paintings continue to find a steady market for their inherent beauty after four decades as one of New Mexico’s most prolific and popular artists. Indeed, he...
A Jack of All Glass: The Life of Glass Blower George O’Grady
By Brian D’Ambrosio When George O’Grady explains the act of glass blowing, he sprinkles the discussion with descriptions such as “dance,” or “ballet,” or “duet.” A pillar of one of Santa Fe’s many artistic niches, O’Grady has spent about 30 years heeding the rhythm of...
New Mexico Shines with Enchanting Holiday Events
By Liz Otero New Mexico is among the most beautiful places to be in the world during the holiday season. The state takes on a magical glow as nights fill with the flickering glimmer of neighborhoods decorated with sparkling lights and luminarias – or farolitos. In...
Senior Pets Ideal Companions for Senior People
Caring for an animal provides physical, mental health benefits By Autumn Gray Tinkerbell and Don Selby were what you might call “regulars.” The pair, a Havanese dog and 70-something retiree, delighted their neighborhood with routine daily walks – and a solid run of...
Prime Time Hosts 26th Annual 50+ Health Expo
By Autumn Gray The 26th annual Prime Time 50+ Expo, Albuquerque’s largest free health fair for seniors, is scheduled for 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. October 11 at Embassy Suites Hotel near Downtown. The event will provide ages 50 and over with the chance to learn from about 60...
New Federal Law Marks Historic Start of Big Changes in Medicare
By Barb Armijo A historic change is on the horizon as Medicare open enrollment gets underway October 15 through December 7, marking the beginning of a cap on what Medicare recipients pay for their medicines each year. The cap will be fully implemented in 2025....
Helping Pets Age Gracefully
Dr. Laura Hady Just as assisted living centers help support aging humans, pets may have special home needs as they enter retirement years. Among common conditions in senior pets are arthritis and cognitive disorder, which has similarities with dementia and Alzheimer’s...
How to Travel on a Small Budget
By Kimberly Blaker Traveling is an ideal way to enjoy new experiences, learn about the world, and take a break from the monotony of daily living. However, the cost of travel can be prohibitive. So, many of us don't get away as frequently as we'd like, or we miss out...
Railroad Photographer Martin Matlack
By Brian D’Ambrosio There was a tradition in Martin Matlack’s family that when each of the four children turned 11, they were bestowed with the gift of their first camera. Father George Matlack was a self-taught photographer and chemist who developed his own picture...