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The Second Half Expo is October 17th! From 8am to 1pm at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. FREE to ATTEND! The OSJ radio will have a live remote from the Second Half Expo as well as Keynote speakers, entertainment, lunch, and snacks along with 135 vendors. There will be stuffed Takeaway bags at no cost and you can tour the museum after the expo for free! We will also have free parki...

Julie Davis with Concordia Life Plan Community along with co-sponsor Certified Senior Housing Professionals is hosting a free educational seminar on October 21st from 10 a.m. to noon in the main auditorium at Metro Tech Campus, 1900 SpringLake Dr. You’ll receive fantastic information, with no sales pitch! Keynote speaker and author Brad Breeding will present “Your Best Path Forward,” offering valu...

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We got great feedback from our OSJ Radio Hour with Senior Helpers that original aired on 8/26/26! We find out: Who is Senior Helpers of Greater Oklahoma City and who does Senior Helpers serve? We also discuss what sets Senior Helpers apart. This includes: CHAP – age friendly care certified LIFE Profile tool Senior Gems program Parkinson’s Care program   In the OSJ Radio Studio is Joe Ready who ser...

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On Air with CEO & President Since 1997, Lauren Branch of New View Oklahoma (formerly league of the blind) which has been in existence since 1949. We will open with the question; Many people in Oklahoma haven’t heard of NewView Oklahoma — how would you describe what New View is? New View Oklahoma is the largest employer of the blind and low vision. New View Oklahoma also provides the latest tec...

Bill Norfleet of Brazito Coins is an expert in coins of all kinds. He has always been a history student and really enjoys studying and understanding the history of coins. Bill started collecting coins at the age of 6, and it grew into a passion to learn all there is to know about coin collecting. Some of the questions Bill answers on the OSJ Radio Hour include: How do I know if my coins are valuab...

Who is Senior Helpers of Greater Oklahoma City and who does Senior Helpers serve? We also will get into the OSJ Radio Hour information and What sets Senior Helpers apart CHAP – age friendly care certified LIFE Profile tool Senior Gems program Parkinson’s Care program   In the OSJ Radio Studio is Joe Ready who serves as the Director of Operations at  Senior Helpers of Greater Oklahoma City . We wil...

This week on the Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Show, we’re joined by Dr. Bryan Butel, a board-certified internal medicine physician with VIPCare in Midwest City. Dr. Butel discusses VIPCare’s unique approach to caring for adults 65+. Instead of the typical 5- to 15-minute visits common at many hospitals and doctors’ offices, VIPCare’s policy is to spend more time with patients. I went to see Dr. But...

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We Zoomed in Bob Loudermilk on our Special; Second Half Expo OSJ Rise & Thrive Radio Hour! Bob Loudermilk is a lifelong entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, and cofounder of the Second Half Expo along with myself/ The Oklahoma Senior Journal Magazine & Radio! Bob is also the author of the recently published book: NEVER RETIRE: Reinvent Yourself for Life’s Second Half. www. NeverRetire.life...

What Does “Aging in Place” actually mean — and when does it stop being realistic? Aging in place simply means staying in your own home as you get older, with the right support — it’s not an all-or-nothing choice. But sometimes the home itself starts working against you: stairs become a fall risk, upkeep piles up, or help just isn’t nearby. The goal isn’t to talk anyone out of their home — it’s to...

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It is that time of year again … grab your tennis shoes and pick a sport you want to participate in at the Oklahoma Senior Games! In studio is Regina Stewart, who is a Senior Games participant but also is the Assistant Event Director, and Volunteer Coordinator for the games. Michael Getto is also in studio and is Media and Community Director. Yes you can still participate in the Oklahoma Senior Gam...

Joe Forrest with RE/MAX First is a Senior Real Estate Advisor, which means he goes much further than selling your home & helping you downsize to a new home/retirement community. With 20 years + expertise, he works with professional passion and expertise. But there’s so much more! We’ll start out with a testimonial: As a first time seller, Joe made a stressful process enjoyable. He was extremel...

Rick Hadrava is a partner and owner at Uniting Wealth Partners with more than 30 years in wealth management. He helps business owners and individuals protect assets, pursue financial freedom, and build lasting legacies. A published author of Beyond Wealth, Rick brings disciplined leadership, client-first guidance, and a passion for family, outdoors, and lifelong learning. This show will amaze you...

The OSJ Rise & Thrive Radio Hour received several emails on follow-up questions about Heartland Hospice and Hospice Care … so we felt it would be beneficial to air this original OSJ Radio Hour again from May. Listen to Johnny Moore with Heartland Hospice in the Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Studio this Saturday at 9:05FM on 96.7FM Radio… AND on 1,700 podcast platforms! The first two important qu...

FAMILY CAREGIVING WITH BOBBIE GUNN TRIBUTE FROM JUNE 2021. Bobbie Gray Diffee-Gunn was originally born in Arkansas and came to Oklahoma City in the Bethany area in 1953 and lived here the rest of her life. She married the love of her life in 1955, Gordon Carl Gunn and was a caregiver for him and others in her family with her mother Laura Diffee. Bobbie touched the lives of so many and will be deep...

Avid VillagesOKC Volunteer & Member Johnina (Johni) Wardwell of Yukon, Oklahoma joins us to tell us all about VillagesOKC.org (A Plan, Not a Place) For readers and listeners of the Oklahoma Senior Journal who may not be familiar with VillagesOKC, join us as we visit with Johni and learn about the organization’s mission and who it serves. VillagesOKC is part of the larger network, a global move...

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We have Johnny Moore with Heartland Hospice in the Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Studio this Saturday at 9:05FM on 96.7FM Radio… AND on 1,700 podcast platforms! The first two important questions for Johnny are: What is hospice care and when is it appropriate? How does hospice improve quality of life for patients and families? We also have many more questions that will be answered by our expert Johnn...

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We’re in the studio this week with Eileen Miller of Distinctive Shades & Shutters, talking about some of the most common homeowner questions like: “Is there a ‘Right’ Way to Choose Window Coverings?” From shutters and shades to blinds and drapery, Eileen shares practical advice to help homeowners find the right fit for their space, style, lighting needs, and budget — without feeling overwhelme...

This week on the Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Show, we will be talking about the Positive Aging Seminar happening on next Thursday, May 14th! And we will go over some practical tips to stay mobile, too! Guest Christopher Coleman is a Movement Specialist, who will share 3 quick tips you can use right now to stay active and mobile! Our other guest, Julie Davis with Concordia Life Plan Community, serv...