Higher Ground
How to Catch a Monkey
Monkeys are nimble, quick, very alert to motion, and most sensitive to smells. They are excellent climbers and can swing...
Who’s Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Dear Savvy Senior
What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition...
AARP Oklahoma Applauds Passage of Anti-Fraud Law to Protect Against Rampant...
A new law to curb the growing threat of cryptocurrency ATM fraud is now law in Oklahoma. Authored by Sen. Darrell Weaver, R -...
CENTENARIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Virginia Buel
Virginia Buel turned 100 on July 17th! In her century, Virginia has lived through many memorable changes such as electricity coming out to...
TINSEL TOWN TALKS
John Doucette – one of classic film’s great character actors
By Nick Thomas
Released 60 years ago this year, “The Sons of Katie Elder” is often...
Weather delay not a problem for Senior Marathon participants
Story and photos by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Because of a week-long stretch of on-again-off-again thunderstorms, sometimes with hail across the OKC metro, the “Run...
Warriors of Air & Space above Tinker AFB
The free-admission Tinker AFB Air Show returns June 28-29, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, who will amaze Oklahomans with their skill and precision...
Vietnam War–Era Veterans Pinning Ceremony
Story and photos by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
On March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day designated to honor the service and sacrifice...
Beep Ball, Birthdays, and the Joy of Volunteering
By Marilyn Olson, Executive Director, VillagesOKC
Oklahoma is a great state – not just for its beauty, but because of the many trustworthy people and...
Mercy Hospital OKC Gets Top Patient Safety Grade
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City has earned its fourth consecutive A grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog. The...
Ride Offers Seniors Many Options
Story and photos by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Seniors can select from a wide range of distances when the Fifth Annual OKC Eastside Bicycle Ride...
It’s Not Just Hail: A Look Into Oklahoma Homeowners Rate
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready
Homeowners rates are a big topic of discussion in Oklahoma right now, especially during severe weather season. At the...
Centenarians of OK
Betty Wing
100 years old.Betty Wing had a career as a piano teacher. In 1988, Betty was the first winner of the Ms. Arkansas Senior...
Legend Senior Living’s Workplace Culture Earns Seventh Great Place to Work®...
Legend Senior Living® has earned its seventh consecutive Great Place to Work® certification, a distinction based on results from an annual, anonymous employee survey...
TINSEL TOWN TALKS: June Lockhart turns 100
Only about three out of every 10,000 Americans will reach the age of 100. Included in that rare longevity category is actress June Lockhart...
Oklahoma City Launches Mobile Integrated Healthcare During Mental Health Awareness...
Team provides an alternative response to residents experiencing mental or behavioral health challenges
City leaders and public safety officials launched the City of Oklahoma City’s...
The Gift: A Mother-Daughter Legacy of Care, Born from Necessity
Transforming Life’s “What Ifs” Into a Plan
Story and photo by Eddie Roach, VillagesOKC Member/Volunteer
In the Oklahoma City metro, a unique workshop is transforming how...
RED ROCK CANYON “Make Where You Stay, Why You Stay”
A Favorite Canyon Getaway for Seniors
story by Ann Brock
Are you looking for adventure, excitement and fun? Or maybe you just want to relax and...
Bestselling Author Jodi Picoult to Headline Literary Voices® 2025
This April marks the return of Literary Voices®, an unforgettable celebration of literature and community presented by the Library Endowment Trust. The annual event...
The Value of Trusts in Preserving Family Wealth
Story by Matt Neil, Oklahoma Real Estate Planner
When you care about your family’s well-being and future it’s important to understand the significant advantages of...
Festival of The Arts Celebrates Spring
story and photo by
Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Experience the unique charm of the free 59th Annual Festival of the Arts, a four-day celebration of original...
Positive Aging Seminars Continue At Metro Tech
By Eddie Roach,
VillagesOKC Media
With the first quarter of seminars “in the books,” VillagesOKC is anxious to share it’s upcoming schedule of educational events for...
Savvy Senior: How Seniors Can Save on Auto Insurance
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer any tips to help seniors save on their auto insurance? I recently turned 70 and got hit with...
Great is Thy Faithfulness
A phrase from that grand old hymn has been on my mind of late. “Strength for Today, Bright hope for Tomorrow.” Because of the...
SNL: CENTENARIANS OF OK
Gena Frits
(Right) 100 years old. Surrounded by loved ones, Geneva was inducted into the Centenarians Hall of Fame. A Vinita resident since 1952, she’s...