Tips to Help Seniors Adjust to Independent Living
By Lisa Gonzalez
There's a common misconception that as one ages, one must slowly and gradually rely on others more to get by. But this...
Luxe Life Senior Living Opens in Norman
A new luxury senior living brand has acquired Wickshire Senior Living to bring its unique model of resort-style accommodations to Norman.
Unlike traditional senior living...
TINSELTOWN TALKS: Big news from Rich Little
By Nick Thomas
For those of us who lived through the 70s and 80s, the comedic impressionist Rich Little was everywhere on television. While he...
Three’s a Plenty! Violinist YooJin Jang Joins Brightmusic for Ravel, Brahms...
The Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble welcomes guest violinist YooJin Jang as it presents the fourth concert of its 20th anniversary season on March 28 at...
FINDING ROMANCE AFTER AGE 60
Story by Joyce Clark, Executive Director - Saint Ann Retirement Center
As a single woman in her 60’s who is also the director of a...
SNL CENTENARIANS OF OK 03/01/23
Helen (Reese) Head
(RIGHT) Helen (Reese) Head celebrated her 100th birthday with sons Dale & Danny in Ponca City. She was the English teacher &...
Certain veggies may prevent eye disorder, OMRF scientist finds
Remember being told as a kid that eating your carrots would improve your eyesight? While a diet containing carrots promotes good vision, your eyes...
TRAVEL/ENTERTAINMENT: C is for Chicago
From Terry “Travels with Terry” Zinn [email protected]
Chicago is a fascinating city with a history documented in its architecture. Known as the second city, it...
Helping a Senior Loved One With Financial Management
Story and photo by Lisa Gonzalez, Contributing Writer
As we age, managing financial matters can become more challenging. But staying on top of our finances...
USS Oklahoma Shipfitter 3rd Class John Donald Buried Feb. 9
Shipfitter 3rd Class John Donald of of Marietta, Georgia was born in Ball Ground, Georgia in July 15, 1913 and enlisted in Nashville, Tennessee...
FIGHTING FOR INDEPENDENCE – SENIORS IN AMERICA
Story by Jake Strickbine
The freedom to come and go as she chooses is just one of the many things Alva Lee Holmes loves about...
Greg Schwem: Remember when we talked, no, really talked to one...
by Greg Schwem
The art of face-to-face communication took a huge hit due to the pandemic, and it has sadly also affected my favorite solo...
Mercy Opens Outpatient Infusion Center for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
New service for patients with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
A new outpatient infusion treatment center for people with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) has opened...
Over the Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids Arrive
Story and photos by Ron Hendricks, Contributing Writer
They are here now! The Over the Counter (OTC) hearing aids. They are being advertised everywhere -...
Volunteer Organizing Legend at Rest
Story by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Earnest “Red” Callaway, a visionary volunteer organizer in the world of bicycling and successful paddleboat racing team captain while...
Library Booksale Largest West of the Mississippi
Story by Darl Devault, Contributing Editor
Seniors seeking affordable books and audiobooks can shop at the largest used book sale west of the Mississippi—the annual...
Senior Living Truth Series adds second monthly seminar
Two venues with two different topics will include more education partners
Beginning its eighth year of free educational seminars, the Senior Living Truth Series has...
Hospital administrators elected to Oklahoma Hospital Association Board of Directors
Three Oklahoma hospital administrators were recently elected to the Oklahoma Hospital Association (OHA) board of directors for the 2023-2025 term.
Elected to at-large positions are...
First Senior Day at the Capitol after COVID Interruption
Story by Darl Devault, Contributing Editor
Our legislators need to “Hear Our Voices” about issues concerning seniors in Oklahoma, especially since COVID-19 restricted the ability...
Ms. Oklahoma Senior America Contestants Wanted
Are you 60 years of age or better? The Ms. Senior America Pageant is the world’s first and foremost pageant to give honor to...
Husband and Wife Duo Provide Multigenerational Care in Oklahoma City
For physicians Mitch and Kristin Earley, every day is take your spouse to work day. In clinic, they often go by Dr. Mitch and...
TINSELTOWN TALKS: Adrienne Barbeau – from musicals to monsters
By Nick Thomas
Before “Grease,” the hit 1978 movie, there was “Grease” the musical theater production first performed in Chicago in 1971 before moving to...
Greg Schwem: I’m going full ‘Clint Eastwood’ on you, pickleball youngsters
by Greg Schwem
“Get off my pickleball court!”
I know, I know. That phrase may never reach pop culture status like, “Get off my lawn,” which...
OMRF Receives $3.4 Million to Study Muscle Loss in Aging
The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation $3.4 million to study age-related muscle atrophy and weakness.
The five-year grant follows...
Meet Bella Rose – A Therapy Dog at INTEGRIS Health
Bella Rose is a 5-year-old therapy pet for INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center and Terry Wulff is her handler. Bella has a very unique...
OHC Presents February Kilgen Organ Performance Featuring “The Mark of Zorro”
The Oklahoma History Center is pleased to announce a performance in the Kilgen Organ series featuring organist Christian Elliott. He will provide the accompanying...
Inaugural Senior Marathon Includes Walking
Story by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Seniors 65 or older who like to walk or run can invest in a new experience, the Senior Marathon,...
SPECIAL TO SNL: Power Outage Tips 2023
Story by Joyce Clark, Executive Director - Saint Ann Retirement Center
Winter is here. Sometimes that means power outages. Tornadoes and other events during the...
SPECIAL TO SNL: Hormone Replacement: Yes, No, or Maybe?
Christina Sibley, EMT/RMA, Bachelor of Science- Health Studies
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been a subject of debate for decades, with both sides of the...
OCU Nursing Professor Recognized by Faculty Peers
by Van Mitchell, OKNT writer
Dr. Elizabeth Diener, PhD, RN, PNP, CNE, has taught in programs of nursing for the past 30 years in New...
Stillwater’s ‘Pink Out’ gift to OMRF takes on special meaning
Her record may not equal the NCAA basketball coach of the same name, but Stillwater High School’s “Coach K” left an enduring legacy of...
Stitt Appoints Jay Snider of Cyril as 2023-2024 Oklahoma State Poet...
Jay Snider of Cyril, Oklahoma, has been appointed by Governor J. Kevin Stitt to serve as the 2023-2024 Oklahoma State Poet Laureate. Snider is...
VillagesOKC reflects on a year of service to older adults
By Eddie Roach
As the new year begins, VillagesOKC reflects on a very rewarding 2022 and looks forward to an even bigger and better 2023.
VillagesOKC...
TINSELTOWN TALKS: Bill Mumy: More than ‘Lost in Space’
By Nick Thomas
With a new 400+ page autobiography recently published, Bill Mumy’s “Danger Will Robinson: The Full Mumy – A Memoir” is crammed with...