Residents at Homestead Assisted Living who have been working on their garden over the summer, from left, are Mary Muse, Melba Shepherd and Jean Leonard. Other residents who have worked on the garden but are not pictured include Robert Morris and Roy Shepherd. CDN
Axl Perez, left, and Cassie Lee look at different pairs of glasses at Vision Source. CDN
Dr. Bradley Nelson checks Jennifer Pearson’s foot at the Foot and Ankle Clinic of Western Oklahoma. CDN
The notion of relaxing on a beach all day in one’s golden years is still a retirement dream for millions of adults across the globe. But many individuals also harbor a desire to keep working after retiring. Whether it’s a volunteering gig or a part-time job retirees are looking for, certain qualities can make an opportunity uniquely suited to a post-retirement job. ·
A 50th birthday is often characterized as a milestone moment. Despite that reputation, upon crossing the halfcentury threshold, individuals typically don’t feel that much different than they did when they were still fun-loving 49-year-olds.
Greeting customers at Western Drug, from left, are Kendra Rios, Karlee Harrell, Rochelle Leonard and Joanna Flores. CDN
Michelle Lewis tests out one of the recliners available at Western Medical. CDN
Shelby Wilson, left, and Kelcie Beals look at different products available for seniors at Salisbury Pharmacy. CDN
Kriket Brimer, left, and Eve Byers, RN, look over an information sheet for HHCAHPS at AllianceOklahoma Home Health.
Senior citizens account for a significant percentage of the overall population. Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau released in 2020 indicate the nation’s 65-and-older population had grown by more than one-third over the preceding decade. By 2050, the number of senior citizens is expected to be close to 90 million. As of 2021, Statistics Canada reported there were roughly 7.1 million persons age 65 and older living in Canada.