Choosing the Right Chair for Elderly Safety
As people age, comfort and safety become essential factors in everyday living. Chairs for the elderly are designed to address these needs, offering practical...
Reconnecting Families with Lost Life Insurance Benefits
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready
Many families have experienced the loss of a loved one only to discover later that a life insurance policy...
Metro Libraries January Events
Stay Active and Engaged: Senior Events at the Metropolitan Library System
The new year is a perfect time to try something new, stay active and...
Savvy Senior: The Surprising Dangers of Earwax
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? Caregiving...
SNL: CENTENARIANS OF OK
Betty Mattison
(Right) 100 years old. Betty Mattison of Tulsa, born December 27, 1924, was the oldest of eight siblings who were separated early in...
Home Oklahoma City Added to National Register of Historic Places
Oklahoma County
Dr. William L. and Susie Price Haywood Estate
7100 N. Sooner Rd., Oklahoma City
The Dr. William L. and Susie Price Haywood Estate in Oklahoma...
A Birthday Bike Ride
By Marise Boehs
It was my 76th birthday and I wanted a challenge. Having never ridden a mountain bike trail, I decided to try my...
Mercy Therapy Program Helps Logan County Seniors
located at 200 S Academy Road. Mercy caregivers and a chaplain gathered to celebrate the program’s start and bless it with prayers of thanksgiving.
“Anxiety...
Discover New Reads, Win Prizes with the Book Bingo Winter Reading...
This winter, the Metropolitan Library System invites adults to embrace the joys of reading with the return of the beloved Book Bingo Winter Reading...
Home in Norman Added to National Register of Historic Places
The Oklahoma Historical Society and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are pleased to announce the National Register of Historic Places designation for the following...
TINSELTOWN TALKS: Take a Hike! To Palo Duro Canyon, Texas
By Nick Thomas
Considering its vast area, it might be surprising that Texas is home to just two National Parks. If the U.S. National Park...
Oklahoma City Native to Graduate From Officer Candidate School
Story by Megan Brown,
Navy Office of Community Outreach
Ensign Samuel Sharp, a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, graduate from the Navy’s Officer Candidate School (OCS)....
FOCUS ON HEALTH HEROES: More Than Medicine – The Human Side...
By: Kirsten Hubbard,
Care+Wear Community Member
A Patient’s Story That Touched My Heart
In my years working in healthcare, I’ve come across many patients and families who...
Applications Available for 2025 Oklahoma Aging Advocacy Leadership Academy
The Oklahoma Aging Advocacy Leadership Academy (OAALA) is accepting applications for 2025. For 27 years, OAALA has provided free training for individuals to be...
An Oklahoma Man Refuses to Surrender to Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is known for its poor prognosis, though it can be potentially curable if caught early enough. The problem is pancreatic cancer usually...
Volunteers Give the Gift of Magic at Holiday Gala
UWCO Emerging Leaders spread holiday cheer to local seniors
United Way of Central Oklahoma’s (UWCO) Emerging Leaders served a warm holiday meal and more on...
Joy to the world!
At 76, Richard Amend, M.Ed., Journey to Becoming a Certified Santa Claus
Transforming Christmas magic into unforgettable moments, and inspiring joy across generations.
story and photo...
Building a Lasting Legacy
Story by Matt Neil, Oklahoma Real Estate Planner
Since the holiday season is upon us, it is a wonderful time to reflect about how your...
North Pole City, Oklahoma’s Home for Holiday Magic
story and photo by Vickie Jenkins, Staff Writer
As the holiday season approaches, shoppers eagerly seek that holiday magic; twinkling lights, festive decorations and the...
2023 Ms. Oklahoma Senior America Continues Community Outreach
story and photo by Darl DeVault, Contributing Editor
In early November, former Ms. Oklahoma Senior America Karen B. Tims spoke about her health experiences at...
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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...
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...