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Edmond woman, 91, wins honor for volunteer service Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 Thelma Burton, 91, was given a statewide award for her community service work. Read More
New homes provide space for extended family Updated: Sun, May 20, 2012 Builders across the country are beginning to respond to a demand for multigenerational housing where aging parents are living with their children or adult children move back in with their Baby Boomer parents. Read More
Movie review: 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' Published: Fri, May 18, 2012 Stellar acting boosts “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” an optimistic film based in India. Read More
Collaboration yields new ocular disease target Published: Tue, May 15, 2012 Scientists now have a clearer idea of the importance of a particular protein in normal eye function thanks to a collaboration by scientists at the Dean McGee Eye Institute and the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The research could help improve understanding and treatment of vision-impairing diseases like... Read More
Reform 'yes' ... panic 'no' Published: Mon, May 7, 2012 I was all set to submit a column to my editor with reactions to the fact sheet I recently offered my readers called "When to Take Your Social Security Benefits." But then I woke up this morning to this headline in my morning paper: "Social Security Drain is Gaining Momentum." It was yet another news report... Read More
Registration ends Friday for Oklahoma Conference on Aging Published: Wed, May 2, 2012 Largest aging conference in the state will be held this month. Registration ends Friday. Read More
Metro achievers for May 1 Published: Tue, May 1, 2012 Metro achievers for May 1 Read More
How to track down financial assistance programs for seniors Published: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 Dear Savvy Senior: What resources can you recommend for locating government assistance programs for seniors? My husband and I have been helping support his mother for the past three years and we can’t afford to do it any longer. -- Tapped Out Dear Tapped: Locating government benefits and financial... Read More
Many seniors worry about no longer driving, survey finds Published: Wed, Apr 4, 2012 Nearly half of mature drivers worry about losing their freedom and mobility when it’s time to give up the car keys, according to a recent survey by AAA. The auto club is helping the 10,000 Americans who turn 65 every day and other older drivers cope with these life-changing transitions with advice and... Read More
Why second-guess a trusted adviser? Published: Mon, Mar 26, 2012 DEAR BRUCE: I am a recently retired teacher (age 55) and want to consolidate our investments (private, work, state retirement) with one vendor/financial adviser. My husband (age 59 and still working) and I have worked with our current financial adviser for 15 years and have been very happy with his services and... Read More
Help prevent elder abuse Published: Mon, Feb 13, 2012 Dear Savvy Senior: Can you write a column on the shameful crime of elder abuse? I’ve worked for Adult Protective Services for many years, and it seems like this ongoing problem doesn’t get enough attention. -- Concerned Citizen Dear Concerned: I certainly can! Elder abuse is an immense and often hidden... Read More
Discouraging thieves Published: Mon, Jan 30, 2012 Q: The number of burglaries in our neighborhood is increasing, and we are becoming concerned. Our sight, hearing and mobility capabilities are diminishing. Recently, a home evasion occurred a couple of blocks away. How can we better protect ourselves? A: Knowing seniors are vulnerable, thieves target homes with... Read More
January often best month to file for Social Security Published: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important message for people planning to retire in 2012. January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their so-called full... Read More
Memory classes are under way Published: Wed, Jan 11, 2012 YUKON -- The five-week memory class being conducted at Spanish Cove Retirement Village is under way. The class is offered on Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and again on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Last Monday’s class had 22 students and Tuesday’s class had 30. Most of the students are residents of Spanish... Read More
Accent the positive Published: Mon, Dec 19, 2011 Q: We enjoy socializing with another couple in our retirement community because they are so much fun, and they are always positive. They are "happiness oriented" and have that rare ability to spin their negative thoughts toward positive ones. Our problem is that we often find ourselves focusing on our negatives. We... Read More
Lazy, or unlucky? Published: Mon, Dec 12, 2011 Q: In a recent column, you talked about the large percentage of people who are living on their Social Security checks. You called them unlucky. I don't think they're unlucky. I think they were lazy and didn't do a very good job of planning for the future. I am really worried that we are turning into a welfare state... Read More
How can we stay close to our family? Published: Mon, Dec 12, 2011 Q: We have moved to a retirement home about 33 miles from our immediate family, and we are now beginning to feel lonelier. We call our family weekly and play catch up. However, because we miss them so much, we want to know how can we keep in closer touch with them? A: If you are only using your phone for contact,... Read More
Columnist is right -- Parents are not 'mooching' Social Security Published: Mon, Nov 14, 2011 Q: In a recent column, you categorically stated that people cannot bring their foreign-born parents to this country and then put them on their Social Security account. You said the only way that could happen is if someone died. In other words, you claim that benefits to parents can be paid only after the death of... Read More
Fewer centenarians live in state, census reveals Published: Tue, Oct 11, 2011 About 100 fewer centenarians were living in Oklahoma in 2010 compared with a decade earlier, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. The number of those over the age of 100 declined from 641 in 2000 to 546 in 2010, a 15 percent decrease, records show. The decrease runs counter to the national trend, which saw a 7... Read More
Opening the door to aging in place Published: Mon, Oct 10, 2011 MAUMEE, OHIO – According to the National Aging in Place Council, an overwhelming majority of Americans want to remain in their homes for as long as possible. But, while people may wish to stay in their homes longer, most houses were not built to adapt to our changing needs as we age. “The good news is that... Read More
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