Empowering Seniors through a Master’s in Social Work for Aging Populations
The demand for specialized social work professionals in senior care is increasing due to an aging population. A Master's in Social Work (MSW) provides...
Bridging Generations: How Senior Care Education is Transforming Lives
The growing demand for senior care specialists is opening new doors for both caregivers and seniors alike. From flexible education options to enhanced care...
Enhancing Senior Health Through Wearable Technology and DNP Acute Care Programs
Wearable technology is transforming senior healthcare, offering innovative solutions for monitoring health. The integration with nursing programs is pivotal in advancing patient care and...
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Oklahoma Insurance Department Shares Guidance After Storms Hit State
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready
The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is ready to assist Oklahomans affected by the severe storms that impacted central and...
Metro Libraries December Events
Senior Events at the Metropolitan Library System - December
This holiday season, the Metropolitan Library System has a festive and lively lineup of programs tailored...
Savvy Senior: How to Talk to Your Doctors – and Get...
Dear Savvy Senior, How can I get my doctors to listen better? I just turned 78, and over the past few years I feel...
SNL: CENTENARIANS OF OK
Patty Stevens
(Right) 100 years old. Patty Kelly Stevens, born in 1924 in Honolulu, Hawaii, was captured by Japanese soldiers in 1941 and interned in...
A labor of love and determination
By Marise Boehs
This Christmas marks the thirty-eighth annual Norman Christmas Day Community Dinner, which is held at the Norman High School Commons cafeteria and...
Mother Starts Blanket Drive to Honor Daughter and Help the Homeless
story and photo by
Van Mitchell, Staff Writer
Sherri Law, a disabled U.S. Army veteran, believes in giving back to help others.
Her late daughter Sicily Whatley...
TINSELTOWN TALKS: Like the Singer who Made it Famous, the Novelty...
By Nick Thomas
‘Tis the season when television channels bombard us with round-the-clock Christmas movies while radio stations across the country add festive tunes to...
Take a Hike! To Skydance Bridge, OKC
story and photos by
Nick Thomas
With over 90 miles of trails weaving through the area, Oklahoma City’s numerous parks are a haven for walkers, joggers,...
Guthrie’s Territorial Christmas Celebration Events Set
story by Van Mitchell, Staff Writer
Historic authenticity meets holiday festivity during A Territorial Christmas Celebration, an annual tradition for over 35 years in Guthrie.
From...
Oklahoma’s Only Remaining Sod House Turns 130 Years Old
NEAR ALINE, Okla. - The Sod House Quilters are stepping in to celebrate and commemorate the 130th anniversary of the Sod House the “quilted...
Southern Nazarine Student Completes Practicum With VillagesOKC
By Marilyn Olson,
VillagesOKC Executive Director
Carissa Burns, 22, will be a December graduate of Southern Nazarene University with a bachelor of science degree in psychology....
ZOO DOCTOR RECEIVES HIGHEST CERTIFICATION
Dr. Daniela Yuschenkoff earned American College of Zoological Medicine board certification as zoological medicine specialist.
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is proud to...
A Marine’s Journey – Mr Sam’s WWII Story and Life
At 97, Gillaspy Shares Tales of Courage, Service, and Resilience.
From serving in WWII to building a family farm and becoming a beloved storyteller, legacy...
Easy Living Option for Older Adults
Story and Photo by Matt Neil
As Oklahoma’s Best Real Estate Planner, I have had the privilege of working with clients at various stages of...
OMRF Receives Alzheimer’s Grant
With a new grant from the National Institutes of Health, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist will look at Alzheimer’s disease from a different...
Cornerstone Home Health has Long History of Serving Seniors and Veterans
Story and Photo by Van Mitchell, Staff Writer
Cornerstone Home Health has been providing services to seniors and veterans in the Oklahoma City metro area...
Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Begins in Oklahoma: Secure Your Health...
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready
The Health Insurance Marketplace in Oklahoma is set to open for the 2025 coverage year on Nov. 1, 2024....
Metro Libraries November Events
Stay Active and Engaged: Senior Programs with the Metropolitan Library System
This November, the Metropolitan Library System has a great lineup of programs for seniors....
Savvy Senior: Best Pill Boxes and Medication Management Tools
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good pill boxes and medication reminding devices? I’ve recently started taking several new prescription medications along with...
VillagesOKC holds ‘Be Amazing’ Anniversary Party
Each year, the members, board and sponsors of VillagesOKC meet to celebrate the past year with an Anniversary Party. This year, the celebration was...
November is National Adopt A Senior Pet Month
By Marise Boehs
November is a month dedicated to helping older pets find loving forever homes. If you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged-friend to...
Discovering Unique Finds in a Vintage Antique Mall
Story and Photo by Vickie Jenkins, Staff Writer
Do you want to catch a glimpse of your past and relive precious memories? Stepping into 3...
Santa Market Craft Show Moves to Fourth Weekend in November
Story and photos by Darl DeVault
Contributing Editor
To give customers more time to anticipate Christmas, the 15th Annual Santa Market Craft Show will move two...
American Legion Lebron Post 58: Expanding Initiatives to Help Veterans
Story and Photo by Van Mitchell, Staff Writer
The American Legion Lebron Post 58 in Guthrie has a long history of doing community outreach helping...
Heart for Helping – Estate Planner Aims to Please
Protecting, Building Generational Wealth With Heart
Certified Real Estate Planner, helps families achieve financial goals with expertise through real estate planning.
Story by Van Mitchell, Staff...
Metro Area Nature Trails
By Marise Boehs
George M. Sutton Wilderness Park
Norman • 225 N. Webster Ave
This 1.4 mile loop is a popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking....
A Night for the Museum Fundraiser set in Guthrie
Story by Van Mitchell, Staff Writer
The State Capital Publishing Museum will host its annual fundraiser, A Night for the Museum, on Thursday Oct. 24...
RSVP of Central Oklahoma, Inc., Named 2024 Champion of Senior Health
At the September 19, 2024 Champions of Health Gala, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, RSVP of Central Oklahoma, Inc., was honored...
Metro Libraries October Events
Stay Active and Engaged: Senior Programs with the Metropolitan Library System
The Metropolitan Library System offers senior citizens a range of convenient services. From audiobooks...
Savvy Senior: If You’re 65 or Older, It’s Time to Get...
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently turned 65 and would like to know if am supposed to get the pneumonia vaccine? And if so, which type...
Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services Actively Prioritizes Hiring Seniors To Care...
Seniors Helping Seniors® Central Oklahoma Highlights the Benefits of Employing Older
Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services, a franchise with over 125 franchise partners across...
CaptionCall: Helping people feel less isolated
By Marise Boehs
With CaptionCall service and phone persons with hearing loss can read their phone conversations in big, clear text with home caption phone...