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Social Scene: Peggy Gandy Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 Gala, Celebration, Luncheon, Dinner and Awards Read More
PSAs ill-advised in men of Warren Buffett's age Published: Mon, May 14, 2012 Warren Buffett's recent disclosure that he has been diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer made front-page news in virtually every newspaper and business website in the nation. The billionaire investor is 81, and questions have long been raised about who would be his successor as chief executive of Berkshire... Read More
Metro achievers for May 1 Published: Tue, May 1, 2012 Metro achievers for May 1 Read More
Peggy Gandy: Social scene Published: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 Style Show, Benefit Concert, Brunch, Gala Read More
Falling safety Published: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 Q: Luckily, although my husband has already taken a couple of minor falls, they were not serious. Now he has become afraid and nervous about the possibility of taking a major one, which might require surgery and affect his independence. Are you aware of some techniques and ideas that would encourage and pep him... Read More
Falling safety Published: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 Q: Luckily, although my husband has already taken a couple of minor falls, they were not serious. Now he has become afraid and nervous about the possibility of taking a major one, which might require surgery and affect his independence. Are you aware of some techniques and ideas that would encourage and pep him up?... Read More
Osteoporosis deadly as cancer for women Published: Mon, Mar 12, 2012 Osteoporosis is as common as cancer and heart disease, and it's a leading cause of fractures, chronic disability, difficulty with walking, severe pain and a poor quality of life. The World Health Organization reports that osteoporosis ranks second to cardiovascular disease as a global health care problem. And... Read More
Keep your mental edge as you age Published: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 If you’ve ever walked into a room to look for something but forgot what you were looking for, you’re familiar with the feelings of forgetfulness and frustration. Unless you take immediate action, these feelings may worsen each year. There are easy lifestyle choices you can make every day to sustain your... Read More
Heartburn relief for seniors in need Published: Mon, Jan 30, 2012 Dear Savvy Senior: Is heartburn considered to be an uncomfortable inconvenience or a symptom of a more serious problem? I’ve had mild heartburn for years but it has gotten worse since I’ve gotten older. What can you tell me and what should I do? -- Rolaids Eating Ron Dear Ron: Almost everyone experiences the... Read More
Coyle man still missing Updated: Sat, Oct 22, 2011 COYLE — Authorities in Payne County are still looking for a Coyle man who has been missing since Thursday. John Whitmore, 96, was last seen walking along Coyle Road about 9 a.m. Thursday. He was wearing a tan colored Carhartt jacket and denim overalls. Whitmore also suffers from dementia, the Payne County... 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
Oklahoma listed as a haven for retirees Published: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 Oklahoma is the third best state for retirement, according to a ranking released Monday by MoneyRates.com. The 2011 rankings are based on data about each state's economic condition, climate, life expectancy of residents and crime rates. This year, the website also took into account reader input about the relative... Read More
Hospital treatment for dementia patients attracts attention Published: Thu, Sep 29, 2011 One-fifth of Medicare nursing home patients with advanced Alzheimer's or other dementias were sent to hospitals or other nursing homes for questionable reasons in their final months, often enduring tube feeding and intensive care that prolonged their demise, a new study found. Nursing homes may feel hospital... Read More
U.S. makes plans for aging adults Published: Tue, Sep 13, 2011 WASHINGTON — As her mother's Alzheimer's worsened over eight long years, so did Doreen Alfaro's bills: The walker, then the wheelchair, then the hospital bed, then the diapers — and the caregivers hired for more and more hours a day so Alfaro could go to work and her elderly father could get some rest. Alfaro... Read More
Healthy lifestyles slow Alzheimer's onslaught Published: Wed, Aug 24, 2011 Alzheimer's disease is the most feared illness after cancer. There are many misconceptions about the disease both in Europe and the United States. In polls, more than half the people questioned believe there is a reliable test to diagnose Alzheimer's and that there are effective therapies to treat the disease.... Read More
Treating hearing loss may improve Alzheimer's symptoms Updated: Tue, Aug 23, 2011 Data from many studies suggest that the incidence of Alzheimer's disease is on the rise. However, many of the symptoms associated with early Alzheimer's disease are the same as those associated with hearing loss. According to a recent study led by Frank R. Lin, MD, Ph.D., of Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions,... Read More
When will we die? Published: Tue, Aug 2, 2011 Q. As my husband and I are in our 70s, we occasionally ask each other how long we think we will live. We believe a greater power will make that decision for us, but when? We even discuss the issue with our friends. We have the "normal" aches and pains, take a few pills and still live in our own home. Has anyone done... Read More
Living wills, hospices ease end-of-life suffering Published: Mon, Jun 27, 2011 Not many of us spend time thinking about our deaths. We wish to live long and independent lives, remain healthy until the very end and leave this earth quickly and pain-free. Sadly, for many that does not happen. Chronic illnesses, such as cancer, heart and lung disease and Alzheimer's, progress slowly and... Read More
Rare tortoise missing from Colorado Springs zoo Published: Tue, Mar 29, 2011 Officials at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colo., fear someone stole their rare, 13-year-old, Indian Star tortoise, Butti. The animal last was seen Monday afternoon. Read More
Lifelong Health: Reports of Epidemic are Greatly Exaggerated Published: Sat, Feb 12, 2011 For the last few years, medical journals and the media have reported on an American "epidemic" of vitamin D deficiency, and patients of all ages are having their blood levels measured to detect any shortage of the essential vitamin. The attention on vitamin D is not unwarranted, as insufficient amounts can lead... Read More
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