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New formula finds more live in poverty

News | Sat, Sep 5, 2009 | Comments

WASHINGTON — The poverty rate among older Americans could be nearly twice as high as the traditional 10 percent level, according to a revision of a half-century-old formula for calculating medical costs and geographic variations in the cost of living.

Elder injuries will be focus of fellowship

News | Wed, Jun 10, 2009 | Comments

A University of Oklahoma assistant dean has received a three-year fellowship to study how nursing professionals can reduce falling injuries suffered by the elderly.

At conference, panel shares secrets of the ages

News | Thu, May 21, 2009 | Comments

MIDWEST CITY — Gary Kodaseet said healthy habits and heaps of humor are keys to aging well.

Appealing a decision on disability can be done online or in person

Business | Sat, Jun 6, 2009 | Comments

Q: I was turned down for disability. Do I need a lawyer to appeal?

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Heat Advisory and Seniors

Jul 15John Graham, EMSA paramedic, talks about how to take care of...

Retiring baby boomers

Jun 20West Nichols Hills Elementary School teacher Carol Anderson is one...

Safeguards for Elderly Signed by Governor

Apr 16Gov. Brad Henry signed legislation (House Bill 2030, by state Rep....

Edmond seniors learn to hula

Apr 14A dance class at the Edmond Senior Center teaches the women the...

Easter Seals Oklahoma

Feb 18Carrie Coppernoll visits the Easter Seals Oklahoma Adult Day Health...

Valentine's Day according to Edmond seniors

Feb 13A couple from Edmond with many years of love experience talk about...

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Quality Retirement Still Within Reach

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It was only five years ago that people were regaling me with their plans for "early retirement" at age 62 or 60 or even in...

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Adoption for Love

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Q: My wonderful pet cat, "Andy," and I shared our love, companionship and friendship for nearly 15 years. I have grieved over...

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Retirement articles from The Oklahoman

New retirement plan option combines pension, 401(k) Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 DES MOINES, Iowa — Over the last year it’s become abundantly clear that the stock market can devastate even seemingly healthy retirement accounts. Even so, with the guaranteed income of...

Vote on health care could face delay Today at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 WASHINGTON — House Democrats acknowledged they don’t yet have the votes to pass a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s health care system, and signaled they may push back the vote...

Bread spread: Group could cover senior meal cuts Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 Health insurance companies have outrageous earnings while the working poor go uninsured. Let’s spread the wealth, eh? Perhaps we should start with an organization that took in $1.08 billion...

EDITORIAL: PERA plan aims to keep fund solvent Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 06:31 PM | Comments

Lawmakers seek funding answers for Oklahoma seniors Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 On the eve of a state Capitol rally expected to attract more than 100 older Oklahomans, legislators scurried Tuesday to suggest ways to restore cuts to some senior nutrition programs. Two...

Oklahoma Briefs: Devon speeds some drilling Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 Devon speeds some drilling Devon Energy Corp. will accelerate drilling in the southern part of its Haynesville Shale holdings because of success in the area. A San Augustine County well has...

Oklahoma senior program cutbacks decried Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 Flanked by more than 30 older Oklahomans, leaders with the Oklahoma County Democratic Party called on state leaders Thursday to restore money for Oklahoma’s senior nutrition programs....

This retirement-plan building block is cracked Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 07:05 AM | Comments

Job changes prompt early 401(k) cash-out Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 DES MOINES, Iowa — Millions of workers take a huge chance with their retirement savings every year: They cash out their 401(k) accounts when they lose their jobs or move to new employers....

Benefits may return with U.S. citizenship Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 Q: Social Security stopped my Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments because of the seven-year limit for noncitizens. But someone told me I could get it started again since I’m applying...

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