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G et by With a Little Help
We all need help from time to time. While friends and family can often offer support, many seniors are either living alone with few close personal contacts or are unable to rely on them for all the help they need. Fortunately, there are a number of government and charitable organizations around Tulsa that are ready to lend a hand when you need it most.
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Vol. 31, No. 2 LIFE Senior Services, Inc. Publisher Laura Kenny President and Chief Executive Officer Kelly Kirchhoff Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning Erin Shackelford Managing Editor eshackelford@LIFEseniorservices.org
W here There’s a Will There’s a Way
Since its founding in 1924, the Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW) has grown to meet the emerging and changing needs of our community. Today, the TAUW supports 60 partner agencies, including LIFE Senior Services, and works to strengthen three core building blocks to a better life.
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F ighting Fraud With
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The 2016-17 edition of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services is now available! Find out where you can pick up your copy on page 16.
Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org Leah Weigle Graphic Designer and Photographer Carol Carter Copy Editor
Cover photo by Poon Watchara-Amphaiwan
Carrie Henderson Bowen Circulation Coordinator cbowen@LIFEseniorservices.org
Frank Abagnale
Frank Abagnale, the former con man and scammer who in the 1960s became adept at the art of defrauding large corporations by counterfeiting payroll checks, has lived quite a daring life. Most recently, he has partnered with AARP to help bring deceitful crimes perpetrated against seniors into the spotlight.
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Healthy Aging
Adult Speech Therapy
The ability to communicate allows us to connect with others, but progressive diseases or atrophy of the vocal cords can affect our capacity to communicate effectively. If aging has affected the volume or clarity of your voice, you don’t have to resign yourself to a life of muddled and frustrating conversations. 4
LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine is published monthly by LIFE Senior Services (a Tulsa Area United Way nonprofit). This publication is printed and mailed at no charge. Donations of any amount are appreciated and will help offset LIFE Senior Services’ production costs.
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When the lights first flicked on in 1965, crowds were delighted with the state-of-the- art library gleaming in front of them. Fifty years later, it was well-loved, well-worn and in need of some TLC. Soon, crowds will gather again to see a newly remodeled and vibrant space ready to welcome eager visitors into its grand spaces.
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From the Publisher Looking Back Caregiver Corner Hearing Loss and Your Loved One’s Health Medicare & You Are You in the Donut Hole? Why You Should Open a My Social Security Account 1In the Spotlight Noteworthy Share Your Time & Talent Mindbender & Puzzles Business Directory Calendar LIFE EDU People & Places Classifieds Vintage Friends
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“Fulfilling our mission to promote and preserve independence for seniors – today – tomorrow – always, LIFE Senior Services is proud to bring you LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine.”
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ulsa is famously giving. Our city consistently ranks among the top 10 most generous cities in the country and is home to the highest per capita giving zip code in the nation, according to Philanthropy News Digest. As residents, we’re fortunate to reap the rewards of Tulsa’s charitable spirit, from a multi-million dollar, soon-to-open Gathering Place to numerous nonprofits and community resources ready to lend a hand in a time of need. In this month’s issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine, we highlight just a few of our area’s most valuable charitable organizations and resources. From organizations fulfilling basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter, to financial and transportation services, there are a variety of helpful resources starting on page 14.
Laura Kenny President and CEO of LIFE Senior Services, LIFE’s Vintage Housing and LIFE PACE
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And since we can’t possibly include all of our area’s community resources and organizations within this issue, we have also included information about the release of the newest edition of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services, which offers information for over 700 community-based resources! From crisis intervention and dental care to housing repair assistance and tax information, you’re sure to learn about a resource to help you, a friend or a neighbor. LIFE’s Vintage Guide also includes 27 informative articles and almost 300 senior housing options, ranging from independent apartments to nursing facilities. Find out more about LIFE’s Vintage Guide, as well as how you can get your free copy on page 16. You’ll also read about the Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW), an agency with a mission to improve three foundational building blocks to a better life. Since its inception in 1924, the TAUW has raised
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and invested more than $720 million to help those in Tulsa and the surrounding counties. Thanks in part to the TAUW’s generous funding, LIFE Senior Services is able to provide valuable programs and resources to seniors and caregivers in our area. Read more about the TAUW’s history and impact on page 18. We’re also excited to offer you a fascinating and informative interview with Frank Abagnale, the former con man turned FBI consultant whose story was popularized by the movie Catch Me If You Can with Leonardo DiCaprio. On page 20, Abagnale shares his tips for protecting yourself from fraud, as well as information about the top two scams perpetrated against seniors. On page 24, learn more about the innovative things taking place at the corner of 4th Street and Denver Avenue. Like many Tulsans, we were itching to get a sneak peek inside the Central Library – and thanks to the Tulsa City-County Library system, CEO Gary Schaffer and Capital Projects Manager Mike Leitch – we did. There are many creative, unique and just plain cool things happening behind those massive walls! From a “greening” of the library to “creation stations,” the Central Library is on track to offer patrons access to much more than the printed word. In this issue, you’ll also get the chance to meet a group of caring seniors from LIFE’s Vintage Housing property at Vandever House, as well as discover the possible benefits of adult speech therapy. As always, there is plenty to discover in this month’s LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine!
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A Ship Named Tulsa: Three Stories of Namesake Vessels Exhibit Open Through March 2017
Tulsa Historical Society & Museum 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa Since Tulsa became a city in 1898, three ships have carried its name. The first “Tulsa” was a cargo vessel built in 1919 under the Emergency Fleet Corporation, which was created during WWI when peacetime suddenly turned to war without ships at View of the USS Tulsa being launched following construction, 1919. the ready. The second was a PG-22 Navy Gunboat – commissioned in 1923 – that spent time patrolling the Panama Canal Zone before moving to the Asiatic fleet where it remained through WWII. Finally, a brand new USS Tulsa will be launched this fall. The Littoral Combat Ship is designed to be fast and highly maneuverable to guard against threats in shallow coastal water regions. Photos courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society.
Snapshot of sailors serving aboard the USS Tulsa, c. 1925. This photo was in a journal kept by Clarence Weber while he was in the Navy in the mid-1920s.
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Lulu Crosbie was the sponsor of the USS Tulsa. She reportedly christened the ship with a bottle of crude oil from her father’s oil well in the Mid-Continent field, July 26, 1919.
A group of Tulsans gathered for the christening of the USS Tulsa in Philadelphia, July 26, 1919.
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August 3, 1949: The NBA was born After a damaging three-year battle to win both players and fans, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL) merged to form the National Basketball Association (NBA). The new NBA was made up of 17 teams that represented both small towns and large cities across the country.
August 17, 1978: Balloon crossed the Atlantic The Double Eagle II completed the first transatlantic balloon flight when it landed in a barley field near Paris, just over 130 hours after lifting off from Preque Isle, Maine. The helium-filled balloon was piloted by Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson and Larry Newman and flew 3,233 miles during the six-day odyssey.
August 9, 2010: Flight attendant quit job via escape slide JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater quit his job in dramatic style by sliding down his plane’s emergency escape chute while the aircraft was stopped at New York’s JFK Airport. Slater was soon taken into police custody. After posting bail, he walked out of jail the next night an instant celebrity and folk hero to stressed-out, overworked Americans.
August 27, 1955: The Guinness Book of Records debuted The first edition of The Guinness Book of Records was published in Great Britain. Inspiration for the record book can be traced to November 1951, when Sir Hugh Beaver was on a hunting trip in Ireland. After failing to shoot a golden plover, Beaver and his hunting party debated whether the creature was Europe’s fastest game bird, but were unable to locate a book with the answer.
August 15, 1969: The Woodstock festival opened in Bethel, New York Somewhat improbably, the chaotic gathering of half a million young hippies lived up to its billing of “three days of peace and music.” Among the many great moments were career-making performances by up-andcoming acts like Santana; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; The Who and Jimi Hendrix, who finished with an improvised solo guitar performance of The Star Spangled Banner.
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August 31, 1888: Jack the Ripper claimed first victim Mary Ann Nichols, the first victim of London serial killer Jack the Ripper, was found in Whitechapel’s Buck’s Row. The East End of London saw four more victims during the next few months, but no suspect was ever found. In 1892, with no leads and no more murders recorded, the Jack the Ripper file was closed. © The History Channel www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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o you remember the last time your loved one had their vision checked? Odds are that it was recent – perhaps within the last year. How about their hearing? There are many people who have never had their hearing tested. Do you know who your loved one should go to and what to expect? Are you aware that most insurance, including Medicare, covers an annual hearing test?
Intervention
Fortunately, there are options available for treating hearing loss and maintaining your loved one’s cognitive and mental health. Hearing aids can treat hearing loss in many patients. However, hearing aids are not the only option. Hearing aids serve to amplify environmental sounds, but they still rely on an alert brain to process and make sense of those sounds.
You might be surprised to learn that untreated hearing loss is not just an isolated condition, but can be related to a number of other health conditions, For those who are not ready for the emotional or financial investment of including cognition, mood and more. hearing aids, there are a variety of low-cost sound amplifiers that can help provide more sound input.
Cognition: Memory Loss and Dementia
Cognition includes all the things our brains do to help make sense of the world, including creating and recalling memories, focusing your attention, spatial planning (e.g., how to find a different driving route to avoid construction zones) and other tasks. Research shows a definitive link between hearing loss and cognitive decline – particularly with memory loss and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. And it all has to do with our brain’s level of activity. The brain’s neuronal connections rely on dynamic communication to stay sharp. When brain connections are dormant, they weaken and die. In the simplest terms, our brains work on a “use it or lose it” principle. Hearing, as well as our other sensory systems, supply a steady stream of stimulation to our brains. While our ears take in sound information, we rely on our brains to make sense of those sounds. Your brain is constantly processing sound. If your loved one has untreated hearing loss, their brain is not receiving as much information as it could. Lower levels of sound input from our ears mean lower levels of brain activity – in all brain areas. Researchers and clinicians alike are discovering that treating hearing loss can help maintain brain connections and slow the cognitive decline that comes with aging.
Mood: Depression, Anxiety and Stress
In addition to memory loss and dementia, hearing loss is also related to a number of mood disorders, including depression, anxiety and stress. This is because humans are social creatures, and hearing loss affects our ability to socialize with others. A conversation where your loved one is continuously asking everyone to repeat themselves can get frustrating for all parties involved. This frustration can lead to anxiety and stress, and possibly cause them to isolate themselves from friends and family to avoid the problem. Isolation, in turn, may lead to depression.
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For those who currently wear hearing aids, but receive little to no benefit, perhaps a different, more advanced technology (i.e., a cochlear implant) is appropriate. However, none of these devices are worth investing in unless your loved one is willing and able to actually use them. To help with this adjustment, numerous therapeutic options are available, including communication therapy and auditory rehabilitation, which are designed to teach effective communication strategies. You and your loved ones can learn tips and tricks for better interactions, such as speaking clearly, not louder (louder doesn’t help) and rephrasing – sometimes changing one word in a sentence can make all the difference! The first step on the road to treating hearing loss and keeping your loved one’s brain alert is to get a full assessment from an audiologist, allowing a trained clinician to fully evaluate where your loved one’s hearing is and determine which of these ever-expanding options will provide the greatest benefit for your loved one’s individual lifestyle. by Jennifer Chikar, Ph.D., H.I.S., The Scholl Center for Communication Disorders Sources: Negative Consequences of Uncorrected Hearing Loss – A Review, International Journal of Audiology; Hearing Loss and Incident Dementia, Arch Neurol; Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults, JAMA Intern Med
The Scholl Center for Communication Disorders 4415 S. Harvard Ave., Suite 125 • Tulsa, OK (918) 508-7601 www.theschollcenter.com For additional hearing-related resources, call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000.
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Are you paying more for your prescription drugs now than you were at the beginning of the year? If so, you may have reached your Medicare Part D plan’s coverage gap, which is also known as the “donut hole.” Most Medicare prescription drug plans have a coverage gap – or a temporary limit – on what the drug plan will cover. For many people enrolled in Medicare Part D, the gap occurs after a certain amount of money has been spent on covered drugs, but before they reach “catastrophic coverage,” at which time they are only responsible for a small percentage of their drug costs. Not everyone will enter the coverage gap. In 2016, the coverage gap begins after you and your drug plan have spent $3,310 for covered drugs. In the past, once you reached this coverage gap, you had to pay the full cost of your prescriptions up to an annual limit (i.e., $4,850 in out-of-pocket costs in 2016). However, the Affordable Care Act includes provisions to make prescription drug coverage for people with Medicare more affordable by gradually closing the Part D coverage gap. For example, if you reach the coverage gap this year, you will get a 55 percent discount on covered brand name drugs and a 42 percent discount for covered generic drugs until you reach the end of the coverage gap. In addition, while you will only pay 45 percent of the price for your covered brand name drugs, the entire price will count as out-of-pocket costs. The 58 percent you pay for all other non-brand generic drugs will also count toward getting you get out of the coverage gap and help you qualify for catastrophic coverage. Other Ways to Save Money in the Coverage Gap Consider switching to generic or other lower-cost drugs. Talk to your doctor to find out if there are generic or less expensive brand name drugs that would work just as well as the ones you’re taking now. Look into pharmaceutical assistance programs. Many of the major drug manufacturers offer assistance programs for people enrolled in a Medicare drug plan. To find out whether a pharmaceutical assistance program is offered by the manufacturers of the drugs you take, visit www.medicare.gov and search “pharmaceutical assistance programs.” Keep using your Medicare drug plan card. Using your drug plan card each time you fill a prescription ensures that you will get the correct coverage and manufacturer discounts applied to your prescriptions and that the money you spend counts toward your out-of-pocket costs. Apply for Extra Help. If you have Medicare and limited income and resources, you may qualify for Extra Help paying for your prescription drugs. Also, people with Medicare who get Extra Help paying Part D costs won’t enter the coverage gap. To see if you qualify, contact Social Security by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov or calling (800) 772-1213 or (800) 325-0778 for TTY users. All Medicare drug plans are different, so you should call your plan if you have questions about how the coverage gap works for you. For help understanding Medicare benefits; comparing, selecting and enrolling in a Medicare drug plan; and for help applying for the Medicare Part D Extra Help; call the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009. by Cindy Loftin
With a “my Social Security” account you can view and update your Social Security information. This easy-to-use portal allows you to access your Social Security statement to check your earnings and get your benefit estimate. If you are receiving benefits or have Medicare, you can also: Get your benefit verification letter; Change your address and phone number; Start or change direct deposit of your benefit payment; Request a replacement Medicare card; and Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S for tax season. Even if you don’t currently receive benefits, you can: Get your Social Security statement to review: – E stimates of your future retirement, disability and survivors benefits; – Your earnings to verify the amounts that were posted are correct; and – The estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes you’ve paid. To set up your account at www.socialsecurity. gov/myaccount you must be at least age 18 and have: A valid email address; A Social Security number; and A U.S. mailing address. Do you want more information about the online services available through the Social Security Administration? Do you have questions about applying for Social Security benefits, estimating your future benefits or applying for Medicare? If so, register for a free community education program on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., presented by Social Security and hosted by LIFE Senior Services. Find details on page 35.
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If you enjoy helping people and feel comfortable using a computer, the Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to fit your skills and interests. Call LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 to learn how you can make a difference for people on Medicare. You’ll be glad you did!
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We all need a little help from time to time. While friends and family can often serve as support systems, many seniors are either living alone with few close personal contacts or are unable to rely on them for all the help they need. Fortunately, there are a number of government and charitable organizations around Tulsa that are ready to lend a hand when you need it most. For help locating additional resources in these categories and more, call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 to request a free copy of the new edition of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services. Learn more about LIFE’s Vintage Guide on page 16.
Urgent and Basic Needs: Food, Clothing and Shelter
Catholic Charities 2450 N. Harvard Ave., Tulsa • (918) 949-4673 • www.cctulsa.org Catholic Charities offers food, clothing and medication assistance Tuesday through Friday beginning at 9 a.m. until capacity, Tuesday evenings from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and the third Saturday of every month from 9 to 11 a.m. Based on availability of funds, assistance may be available for utility bills, rent, medication, transportation or other financial needs. The application required for financial assistance can be completed at https://cctulsa.org/ services/emergency-assistance/financial-assistance-request-form/. Restore Hope Ministries 2960 Charles Page Blvd., Tulsa • (918) 582-5766 Rent Assistance: (918) 878-7999 • www.restorehope.org Restore Hope offers a food program Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The organization requires a photo ID, Social Security card for each household member and proof of residence within the last two months. Optional chapel services are also available before distribution. Restore Hope can sometimes provide rent assistance to qualified applicants via a screening interview. Salvation Army Center of Hope 102 N. Denver Ave., Tulsa • (918) 582-7201 • www.salarmytulsa.org The Center of Hope is able to house 300 people each night. A daily meal is offered at 1 p.m. to anyone in need of food. An evening meal is provided after check-in at 4:30 p.m. for those staying overnight.
Food Pantries
Below are just a few of the food pantries across Tulsa. For help finding one near you, contact the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma at (918) 585-2800 or visit www.okfoodbank.com/get-help/. All Souls Unitarian Church • 2952 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa • (918) 743-2363 Arms Around BA • 700 W. Fort Worth St., Broken Arrow • (918) 258-7714 Beaver Street Baptist Church • 102 W. Beaver St., Jenks • (918) 299-1257 Bixby Outreach Center • 77 E. Breckenridge Ave., Bixby • (918) 366-9226 Broken Arrow Neighbors • 315 W. College St., Broken Arrow • (918) 251-7781 Dividing Bread Ministry • 15 S. 11th St. N, Collinsville • (918) 371-3036 First Baptist Church North Tulsa • 1414 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa • (918) 582-5129 Helping Hand Ministries • 712 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa • (918) 584-6923 14
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Jenks Community Food Bank • 324 W. Aquarium Place, Jenks • (918) 296-5119 Kendall Whittier Food Pantry • 500 S. College Ave., Tulsa • (918) 592-3000 Mt. Zion HELP Project • 419 N. Elgin Ave., Tulsa • (918) 584-0510 Neighbors Along The Line • 5000 Charles Page Blvd., Tulsa • (918) 584-1111 Owasso Community Resources • 109 N. Birch St., Suite 109, Owasso • (918) 272-4969 Sand Springs Community Services • 114 W. 4th St., Sand Springs • (918) 245-5183 South Tulsa Community House • 5780 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa • (918) 742-5597 Standing in the Gap • 302 E. 5th St., Suite E, Owasso • (918) 857-9470 Triumph Worship Center • 2125 W. 181st St. S, Mounds • (918) 827-6511 Tulsa CARES • 3712 E. 11th St., Tulsa • (918) 834-4782 Tulsa Chapel of Restoration • 13650 E. 21st St., Tulsa (918) 392-0522 Tulsa County Social Services • 2401 Charles Page Blvd., Tulsa • (918) 596-5560 Western Neighbors • 4235 Southwest Blvd., Tulsa • (918) 445-8840
Financial
Many churches around the area also offer financial assistance. Department of Human Services 444 S. Houston St., Tulsa • (918) 581-2401 • www.okdhs.org The Pharmacy Connection Council connects individuals with no insurance to drug manufacturers for low or no-cost prescriptions. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides eligible low-income households with heating and cooling, as well as winterization and other energy-related home repairs. Social Security Administration 4750 S. Garnett Road, Tulsa • (866) 931-7106 www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices The Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) online allows users to apply for various forms of assistance, such as retirement, disability and survivor benefits. Additionally, BEST provides the application for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for low-income individuals with a disability.
Transportation All City Transportation 531 N. Peoria Ave., Tulsa • (918) 585-2489 For a fee, All City provides ambulatory and non-ambulatory rides in nonemergency situations. A 24-hour advance appointment is preferred. No application process is required.
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My Driver Transportation 1540 E. 77th St., Tulsa • (918) 491-9929 • www.mydrivertulsa.com This private service specializes in providing transportation for persons with disabilities and seniors. Pricing is available for destinations in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Tulsa Transit LIFT Program 510 S. Rockford Ave., Tulsa • (918) 582-2100 • www.tulsatransit.org Tulsa Transit provides door-to-door paratransit service for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applications can be submitted online at www.adaride.com. Once an individual is qualified, a ride to and from locations within the Tulsa service area can be scheduled for $3.50 each way. Tulsa Transit also offers reduced fares for persons age 62 and older and those with disabilities.
Medical LIFE PACE 902 E. Pine St., Tulsa • (918) 949-9969 • www.LIFEPACE.org LIFE PACE, a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, provides long-term care services (medical, social, nutritional and rehabilitative) to qualifying individuals 55 and older. Morton Comprehensive Health Services Main Office: 1334 N. Lansing Ave., Tulsa • (918) 587-2171 www.mortonhealth.com Morton provides comprehensive medical, dental and ancillary services to individuals regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin or one’s ability to pay for services. Morton serves patients residing in more than 221 zip codes and 16 counties in northeastern Oklahoma. Neighbor for Neighbor 505 E. 36th St. N • (918) 425-5578, ext. 130 www.neighborforneighbor.org The Neighbor for Neighbor medical clinic provides acute care from skilled volunteers, including a surgeon, internist, primary care physicians, pharmacist, nurses, medical students and assistants, Monday through Thursday. Special services include a diabetic clinic, minor surgery, HIV testing and more. Call to schedule an appointment. OU Bedlam Clinics 1111 S. Saint Louis Ave., Tulsa • (918) 619-4400 www.ou.edu/tulsa/community_medicine/bedlam Bedlam Clinics (evening and longitudinal) offer free evening clinics staffed by medical students and volunteer physicians. Bedlam Clinic (evening) provides acute and limited specialty care Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 p.m. until the last patient is seen. Patients must arrive by 4:30 p.m. Bedlam Clinic (longitudinal) provides coordinated and continuous care for uninsured adults with chronic illnesses in the Tulsa area on Tuesdays, from 1:30 p.m. until the last patient is seen. Bedlam Clinic (longitudinal) is by referral only; walk-ins are not accepted at this clinic. Xavier Medical Clinic 10711 E. 11th St., Tulsa • (918) 583-7233 A free clinic sponsored by Saint Francis Health Systems and Catholic Charities offering minor care for families and individuals without medical insurance. The clinic is open Wednesdays only, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Housing
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Get By With a Little Help continued from page 15 living area, private bath, large closet and either one or two bedrooms. Contact Sooner Management for resident qualifications and unit availability. Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency 100 N.W. 63rd St., Suite 200, Oklahoma City • (405) 848-1144 www.ok.gov/ohfa Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency operates in all 77 Oklahoma counties, providing rent assistance and helping families with the purchase of their first home. Tulsa Housing Authority 415 E. Independence St., Tulsa • (918) 582-0021 • www.tulsahousing.org The Housing Authority of the City of Tulsa (THA) offers several housing options throughout the city of Tulsa, including low income housing, assisted housing and homeownership opportunities. THA owns and manages 14 communities – 11 family sites and three high-rise apartments for seniors/disabled.
Other Assistance Car Care Clinic 2431 E. Admiral Place, Tulsa • (918) 938-6444 • http://carcareclinic.info/ Car Care Clinic (CCC) offers auto repair services for low to moderate income individuals. Customers purchase the parts and CCC provides the labor at no charge. Vehicles must be drivable. Some minor repairs include
brakes, hoses, belts (not timing belts), oil changes, wiper blades/motors, minor electrical, starters, alternators, struts/shocks and filters. Some major repairs are wheel bearings, strut/shock mounts, some front end work and radiators. Minor repair is available once every three months, and major repair once every 12 months. Family & Children’s Services’ Gambling and substance abuse treatment 650 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa • (918) 587-9471 • www.fcsok.org Family & Children’s Services helps those struggling with gambling problems. Staff members have specialized certifications and training in gambling addiction. Services include individual, group and family counseling; budget planning; community referrals to attorneys, credit counselors and other social service agencies, family services; and case management. NewView 5986 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa • (918) 779-7772 • www.newviewoklahoma.org NewView’s two low-vision clinics offer assessments, routine care and lowvision solutions and devices to people with impaired vision that cannot be corrected with glasses, surgery or medication. Low-vision products are available to check out on loan and to purchase. by Kelsey Holder & Karen Szabo
The New Edition of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services is Available Now! LIFE Senior Services understands that navigating the wide array of aging services can be confusing and overwhelming, and is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2016-17 edition of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services.
also includes 27 articles addressing some of the most frequently asked questions about aging issues, as well as checklists for comparing different housing, healthcare and hospice options.
The annual publication is northeastern Oklahoma’s most comprehensive collection of senior resources and is an invaluable tool for older adults and family caregivers.
Pick up your FREE copy at any LIFE Senior Services location listed below. Copies of LIFE’s Vintage Guide are also available at all 24 Tulsa City-County libraries and the Will Rogers (Claremore), Catoosa and Coweta public libraries.
The 2016-17 LIFE’s Vintage Guide is a full-color publication that features nearly 300 housing options categorized by level-of-care; more than 180 healthcare, hospice and specialty services; and more than 700 communitybased services, like the ones mentioned in the above article. The publication
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LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave., Tulsa
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LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 3500 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa
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Since the early 1920s, the Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW) has raised and invested more than $720 million to help those in need in Creek, Okmulgee, Osage, Rogers, Wagoner and Tulsa counties.
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ith a mission to advance the common good by focusing on three building blocks to a better quality of life, the TAUW recruits people and organizations from all over the community who bring passion, expertise and resources needed to accomplish its goals. History of Help Founded in 1924 as the Tulsa Community Fund by a group of Tulsa businessmen, the Fund was chartered by 11 health and human service organizations. Its inaugural campaign lasted only five days, and its goal of raising $238,895 was exceeded by $9,000. With today’s inflation, that would be like raising $3,453,610 in five days. In the early 1930s, prominent Tulsa businessman Waite Phillips was one of the largest contributors to the Tulsa Community Fund. In 1932, he donated a three-story building at 6th Street and Cheyenne Avenue in downtown Tulsa, which became the Fund’s headquarters. It remained so until 1970 when the United Way moved to its current location at 1430 S. Boulder Ave. Despite the difficulties and challenges of the Depression and WWII, the Tulsa Community Fund continued to meet the increasing needs of area residents through its annual fundraising campaigns. During WWII, the Fund joined forces with the National War Fund and United War Chest of Oklahoma to raise money to support 22 local agencies, as well as 22 organizations designed for international relief. The organization’s name was changed to the Tulsa War Chest during this period. After the war, the Tulsa War Chest became the Tulsa Community Chest to reflect a broader mission. The most recent name change came in 1974 when the current Tulsa Area United Way was introduced. Modern Day United Way Today, the TAUW works to strengthen the three building blocks to a better life: education, financial stability, and health and safety. The agency is governed 18
by a volunteer board of directors and employs a smallbut-mighty staff of approximately 30 people. The TAUW also receives help and leadership with its annual fundraising campaign by electing a campaign chair. However, this year, the TAUW is lucky to have two stellar campaign chairs in Marla and Steve Bradshaw. “They are only the second husband and wife team in the history of the organization,” says Mark Graham, president and CEO of the TAUW. Graham became the organization’s CEO in 2007 after a long career in banking. He had been volunteering actively with the TAUW since 1980 and had a longheld passion for the organization, so it was a fitting career transition. Graham recalls that he began his career at the TAUW late in 2007, not long before the vicious ice storm hit Tulsa. Some of his first days in the office were when the organization’s electricity was out for 10 days. As you can imagine, much of Graham’s first year was spent helping the community affected by the ice storm. And while the ice storm took a terrible toll on the city, Graham was proud to be a part of the community and help people following the storm.
To get involved and help THE TAUW help others, contact Shaelynn Haning (918) 295-6644 shaning@tauw.org
Fundraising Campaign The agency begins building its annual fundraising campaign in January, spending a lot of time out in the field explaining the campaign and the boundless community opportunities. There are more than 1,400 area companies that conduct internal fundraising campaigns throughout the year. Every August, the agency sets its annual goal, and the official public campaign kicks off in September. In November, the agency announces the success of the year’s campaign. “Revealing the campaign results is always an exciting time,” Graham remarks. “The 2013 campaign was very poignant because there were different people on stage who received help from the agency, and that was the year that my mom was on stage. That was very special.”
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Increasing Need Up until the campaign begins, the agency and its board work together to decide where to invest the money the campaign will raise. Of course, in tougher-than-normal years like the one we are currently experiencing, the community’s need is even greater. “Anytime we find ourselves in a down cycle, fundraising suffers and needs increase,” Graham says. “That’s always been the case; they go in opposite directions.” This is not a time without challenges. “State funding is down for many of the agencies we support,” Graham explains. Community Impact The TAUW maintains five major methods of investment in the community, including annual allocations to its partner agencies; funding for collaborative projects with other nonprofit, civic and educational organizations; grants for new, innovative solutions to social challenges; bridge funding to help new agencies reach sustainability; and emergency funding in times of need. The TAUW invests all contributions locally and 60 percent of donations come from community donors. Last year, the agency served 500,000 people through 60 partner agencies, one of which is LIFE Senior Services. Other partner agencies include Broken Arrow Seniors, Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS), Hospice of Green Country, RSVP, The Salvation Army and the Tristesse Grief Center. During its 91-year history, the TAUW has raised nearly $720 million for the community. Last year, the TAUW raised $26,524,575, meeting the largest goal in its history. Approximately 90 cents of every dollar donated last year went directly to local agencies, positively impacting thousands of lives. Be Part of It There are many ways to get involved with the TAUW and help those in your community. And while monetary donations are appreciated, donating your time is just as special and impactful. Consider participating in Tulsa’s Day of Caring – one the nation’s largest days of community service. Last year’s Day of Caring saw more than 5,500 volunteers complete 400 projects! Roll up your sleeves and start helping others by volunteering your skills, such as painting, gardening, cleaning, light construction, scrapbooking, reading to children, teaching a class – the sky is the limit. No matter your fitness level or mobility, you can find a way to get involved. This year, Day of Caring is Sept. 9. It kicks off at 7 a.m. at the Expo Square at 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa. After the kick off, volunteers spread out across the city and set to work. To get involved and help the TAUW help others, contact Shaelynn Haning at (918) 295-6644 or shaning@tauw.org. by Joey Mechelle Stenner www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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Fighting Fraud With
FRANK ABAGNALE Frank Abagnale, the former con man and scammer who in the 1960s became adept at defrauding large corporations by counterfeiting their payroll checks, has lived quite a daring life. His story was made famous by his best-selling book Catch Me If You Can, which was later adapted into a movie and Broadway musical.
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or the past 40 years, Abagnale has worked for the FBI, helping the organization track down fraudsters. Most recently, he has partnered with AARP to help bring deceitful crimes perpetrated against seniors into the spotlight. But his life’s work hasn’t always been so admirable.
Man on the Run
Abagnale left his New York home at the age of 16. He had been summoned from the classroom to a courtroom to choose which parent he would live with after his parents’ divorce. He decided to live with neither and ran away instead. What followed was a six-year journey that eventually ended in a federal prison. But before he found himself behind bars, Abagnale posed as an airline pilot, a schoolteacher, a stockbroker and a doctor – among other characters, even passing the bar exam at one point after studying for only two months. After enacting his payroll counterfeiting scheme, there was no turning back. He expected to get caught at some point; and he did. In 1970 at the age of 21, he was thrown in a Swedish prison with a 12-year sentence for what amounted to be nearly $2.5 million in fraudulent corporate checks. However, in 1974, his sentence was cut short after FBI pursuer Joseph Shea approached Abagnale with a deal. The FBI offered to let him serve his final eight years working directly with its counterfraud unit, protecting businesses from fraud.
One of Abagnale’s first FBI assignments was in Houston. There, he met his wife Kelly. According to Abagnale, getting married and having children are what really helped turn his life around. “When I was taken out of prison, I wasn’t really a changed person,” says Abagnale. “I just saw that as an opportunity to get out of prison.” Naturally, Kelly’s parents were opposed to the marriage when they discovered his colorful history. “She married me against the wishes of her parents. Being married and having children and the responsibility of being a father made me realize what was important in life,” says Abagnale.
Living on Tulsa Time
When their three sons were school-aged, the Abagnales moved to Tulsa. They lived in Tulsa for 25 years until recently moving to Charleston, South Carolina. However, Abagnale will always consider Tulsa home. “People that live in Oklahoma don’t realize how lucky they are. That is the most amazing place to raise children and have a family.”
Living the Good Life
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FightING fraud with Frank Abagnale continued from page 20 During his time in Tulsa, Abagnale continued to work on becoming a man of character. On his website www.abagnale.com, he shares a story, highlighting his commitment to not only his morality, but also his son’s. “We had stopped at a Wendy’s drive-thru and made a small purchase of under $10. The young clerk gave me back change for a $20, even though I had only handed her a $10. I immediately corrected the mistake and gave her back the $10 error.” “One of my sons noticed it and asked me upon leaving why I didn’t just keep the money. I asked him if the $10 would make any difference whatsoever to my life. Of course, he answered ‘no.’ I then gave the devastating other side. The young lady that made the $10 mistake would cash out on her register short by that amount. She would likely be accused of stealing and could be fired from her job. So, I asked, ‘Would it have made a difference in her life?’ My son immediately understood the importance of morality.” Abagnale believes that our society’s declining morals are a growing issue. “Nearly 50 percent of all high school-age students consider getting instant answers for a test from Googling on a cell phone to not constitute cheating,” Abagnale says. “There is a dire lack of morality in our society today. It must be addressed.”
Protect Yourself from Fraud
According to Abagnale, crime has transformed during his time with the FBI. “Crime has gotten easier to commit and much more difficult to detect,” says Abagnale. One reason crimes are easier to commit is due to technology. “Check fraud that I committed in the 1960s would now be thousands of times easier because of technology,” says Abagnale. “What I did 50 years ago when I was a teenager – writing and forging checks – you needed a printing press and color separation. Today, you open your laptop, purchase the right paper and print it off on your color printer.” The first step to protecting yourself against scammers is to become more skeptical. “You can’t rely on the government or the bank to protect you; you have to be a smarter consumer than you were 20 years ago,” says Abagnale.
Top Two Senior Scams
“The majority of people are honest, and because they’re honest, they don’t have a deceptive mind,” Abagnale says. That’s why many people may not immediately recognize they are the victim of one the two biggest scams currently targeting senior adults: the IRS scam and the grandparent scam. • IR S Scam: The victim will receive a call and the caller ID will say it’s from the IRS. “ My caller ID says IRS, so I assume it’s the IRS,” Abagnale says. “They tell me I owe back taxes. It’s usually not huge sums, but they tell me to wire the money to a particular account.”
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Abagnale says it’s important for seniors to be skeptical of such calls. “People can manipulate caller ID. They can make it say anything. You can’t believe it.” The IRS does not contact people via the phone, only in writing. “When they reach out to you, it will be by mail with a reference ID for you to call them. If someone calls you claiming to be from the IRS, hang up the phone. If you feel compelled, tell them you’ll call back. If you look up the number for the IRS and ask for that person, they won’t be there,” says Abagnale. • Grandparent Scam: Someone calls the victim claiming to be their grandchild, nephew or niece. They also may claim to be with the police and say that your loved one is in custody. They will tell you they need a certain amount of money wired to them in order to make bail or in order to release your loved one. “If this happens, call the jail, and you’ll find out there’s no one there by your loved one’s name,” Abagnale says. Even if you receive a “robo call” with an automated recording, Abagnale says you should hang up immediately. “The longer you listen, the computer logs that time, and they’re going to call you back,” says Abagnale. Both of these scams can also be perpetuated over email. Furthermore, some scammers are able to hack computers, causing a message to appear that seems to be from Microsoft. The message alerts you to malware on your computer and asks you to call a number, so you can pay “Microsoft” to remove it, Abagnale says. Of course, you don’t have malware, the company you call is not Microsoft, and they simply want your money.
Report It
If you are contacted by a scammer, Abagnale suggests contacting the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org or AARP’s Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org to report the scam. If you lose money to a scammer, you should inform law enforcement. “If you lost some money, rather than being embarrassed by it, you should report it,” Abagnale says. “If you don’t, you’re allowing them to scam someone else.” It’s important for seniors to recognize that they aren’t the only ones being targeted by scammers. Anyone of any age can be scammed. Looking back on the life he’s lived so far, Abagnale’s far more proud of the last 40 years than of any of the adventures he had as a teen. “I look back on my life now – I went to prison for five years, served my time, re-payed all the money. The things that are amazing to me are where my life has gone since then. Anybody can turn their life around in this country if they want to.” by Lindsay Morris Frank Abagnale, the former con man and scammer who in the 1960s became adept at the art of defrauding large corporations by counterfeiting their payroll checks, has lived quite a daring life. His story was made famous by his bestselling book Catch Me If You Can, which was later adapted into a movie and Broadway musical. www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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CENTRAL
LIBRARY Renovation and Innovation
be a library,” says Shaffer, referring to the unique weight load that must be factored in when designing a library. “Reusing the existing building was the best use of the building.”
The Pocahontas Greadington Learning and Creativity Center is a facilitator-led space designed to generate excitement and spark creativity.
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t 7:30 p.m. on June 30, 1965, the lights for a state-of-the-art library in downtown Tulsa were flipped on for the first time. To the delight of an enthusiastic crowd, Tulsa’s Central Library came to life. “I wanted to create a library where people would want to come and read and learn,” said Charles Ward, now 92, who, along with his partner, Joe Koberling, designed the original Central Library. “We wanted it to be as open and inviting as it could be.” The Central Library was “open and inviting,” drawing library patrons and visiting dignitaries alike to see its accessible stacks of books, carpeting – unheard of in a library prior to Central, according to Ward – and bubbling entryway fountain. Fifty years later, it was, as Tulsa City-County Library’s CEO Gary Shaffer says, well-loved and well-worn. “When you look at pictures of when the building was brand new, it was beautiful,” says Shaffer. “But,” he adds, “the first time I saw the building, it looked like every decade had put its imprint on the building. It was just a mishmash.” When the building’s old heating and cooling system began to break down, a decision was made to renovate the entire space. “The boilers and chillers were past the end of their useful life; parts had to be fabricated, as they were no longer manufactured,” says Shaffer. “I joke that the old boilers were from an old WWII battleship,” says Mike Leitch, capital projects manager for Tulsa City-County Library. “Instead of just replacing the heating and cooling system, we took the extra time to really do it right.” “Many people wanted the library to be torn down and rebuilt somewhere else,” says Shaffer. “But our downtown is so vibrant now. It is the perfect place for it. Also, it is a reuse of the building. This building is designed to 24
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Dramatic Main Entrance “The main entrance is evocative of how it originally looked before, with the grand staircase and the quote on the wall,” says Shaffer. “Furniture in this area is all movable, so we can set this area up to do an event for 700 to 800 people, which we have done in the past. We can also do a plated dinner for up to 465 people.” When not in use for an event, the spacious entry, possibly to be coined “The Marketplace,” will have the newest acquisitions of books on display for patrons to peruse. Learning and Creativity CENTER One of the library’s donors once asked if the library system could “fix K through 12 education,” says Shaffer. That challenge spawned conversation that led to the creation of a space Shaffer considers the most exciting: the Pocahontas Greadington Learning and Creativity Center. “We will work with students, educators, teachers and principals with something called ‘ideation,’ or creative problem solving,” says Shaffer. “We will host school field trips so kids can come and learn strategies on how to think more creatively. We will also use it for our own creative problem solving and, if time slots are available, open it to area nonprofits.” “Schools get first priority,” Shaffer adds. “It is sponsored by the Schusterman Family Foundation and has been named for a notable Tulsa educator.” Greadington was the first African-American to assume an administrative role in the Tulsa School System. She was also inducted into the Tulsa Historical Society’s Hall of Fame in 1998 for her impact on education and the Tulsa community. Renovation Innovations Other exciting innovations that are part of the renovation include: Coffee Shop: It’s rumored to be a popular nationwide chain. Maker Lab or Creation Station: A place where people can exercise their creativity with new technologies and varied equipment, such as 3D printing, sewing machines and a sound recording booth. “Different equipment can come in and rotate through,” says Shaffer. R aised Technology Floor: “The raised technology floor will allow us to put electrical lines and cabling wherever we need it,” says Shaffer. “It makes the space very flexible.” www.LIFEseniorservices.org
The second floor will include the fiction and nonfiction collections, eight small study rooms, Digital Literacy Lab, Adult Literacy Center, Tablet Lounge and a new staircase connecting it to the third floor.
• Affordable Burial Spaces • Family Estates pdated Children’s Area: “The children’s area will have one of the U largest collections of children’s books in the state of Oklahoma,” says Shaffer. The books will be displayed in such a way that children can flip through them and see the cover art, much like perusing record albums in bygone days. He added that the furniture in the children’s area will be large, geo-shaped pieces with “learning implements” inside. Children will be able to climb into the pieces and explore. “It will be a great date for a grandparent and grandchild,” says Shaffer. Hold Lockers: After requesting a book or other material to be put on hold at the Central Library, it will be placed in a hold locker. To retrieve your items, you simply scan your library card and a locker door pops open with your material already checked out. More Wireless Hotspots: “There will be more computers in the building, as there were never enough,” says Shaffer. “But the trend we are seeing is that wireless usage is spiking because so many people already have a device [e.g., cell phone, iPad, etc.].” The library will be a place where people can come in, browse the internet and download content to their device. Higher-end Software: Library patrons will have free access to subscription-based, higher-end software, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Lynda.com. Meeting Rooms: Whether your group is as small as three or as large as 50, there will be a meeting room to accommodate you. The most unique are the private floor-to-ceiling glass study/meeting rooms that offer an unobstructed view of downtown Tulsa. Fifth Street Extension: “In a sense [opening up 5th Street] has nothing to do with our project and everything to do with it,” says Shaffer. “You will be able to drop someone off at the front door and drive around to the parking lot or circle back around. It seems counterintuitive, but adding a street [to the plaza] will make it more pedestrian friendly.” Greening of the Library: “We are shooting for a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) designation,” says Leitch. The innovations include such things as a solar installation on the roof, efficient hot water boilers and even huge rainwater storage tanks to be used for lawn irrigation. Additionally, Leitch says that they are applying for a grant to get electrical charging stations for electricity-powered cars in the garage parking lot.
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A Place to Read and Learn Charles Ward’s plan of creating an open and inviting library that encouraged reading and learning is being carried into the 21st century with the renovation. “It’s going to be a very light, bright and active space,” says Shaffer. “Even in its previous shape, 1,100 people a day were coming through its doors. We are now planning for 2,200 or 2,500 people a day. I get very excited about the fact that Central Library will be a vibrant space for Tulsa.” The coffee shop will open mid-September, and the library is slated to open Saturday, Oct. 1. by Cindy Webb www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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he ability to communicate allows us to connect and bond with our family and friends, but progressive diseases or atrophy of the vocal cords can affect our capacity to speak clearly and communicate effectively. If aging has affected the volume or clarity of your voice, you don’t have to resign yourself to a life of muddled and frustrating conversations. Adult speech therapy can help you strengthen your vocal cord muscles and learn other ways to combat speech and/or swallowing impairments due to age-related issues.
Vocal Variances
“As we age, our voices change,” says Tiffany Turner, owner of and speech pathologist at Swallowing and Neurological Rehabilitation, LLC. “We can lose muscle mass in our vocal folds that can cause vocal fold atrophy or bowing. When our vocal folds become bowed, they do not make full contact with each other when we speak, which causes some changes to the way the voice sounds.” Voice changes can include decreased volume and projection, an increase in pitch for men and a decrease for women, and running out of breath when speaking. Difficulty in swallowing foods and liquids may also occur. “Many of the same muscles are involved in both speaking and swallowing, so we often see swallowing impairments in conjunction with voice impairments. Signs of dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing, could include coughing, throat-clearing or a wet vocal quality after swallowing food, liquid or medications, among other symptoms,” says Turner. Progressive diseases, like Parkinson’s disease, can further compound vocal issues. For example, an individual with Parkinson’s might find it difficult to initiate speech; and speech can range from soft and slurred to rushed and cluttered. Long-term illnesses, like ALS and dementia, can also cause speech issues.
Speech Therapy
“Voice impairments can lead to social isolation and hinder quality of life if left untreated, as they often result in the avoidance of certain social situations,” Turner says. “With vocal exercises, the vocal folds can be bulked up to make better contact and improve voice quality and volume, which are often the two most common voice complaints in the senior population. If swallowing is also affected, there are other individualized pharyngeal exercises that can be implemented – depending on the specific impairments – to encourage coordination of swallowing and voice muscles.” Furthermore, weakened throat muscles that lead to dysphagia can be life threatening. If left untreated, dysphagia can cause aspiration, a condition 26
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in which liquids or foods go into the lungs instead of the stomach. This can lead to pneumonia or death.
Treatments
“If swallowing is affected, there are great treatment options for that,” says Turner. “One program I highly recommend is VitalStim, a neuromuscular electrical stimulation treatment. It involves tiny electrodes placed over the pharyngeal muscles and is used in conjunction with exercises to re-educate the swallowing muscles.” Another successful program is the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Program, LSVT LOUD. This program was designed specifically for patients with Parkinson’s disease, but has applications with other voice impairments, like vocal volume and quality, in the aging population as well. While Turner has seen great results with these treatments, individual results will vary, so before beginning therapy, patients will be thoroughly assessed for a treatment program that addresses their specific needs. “There are also many other individualized exercise programs to target other specific impairments, such as breath support for speech, vocal nodules and other voice impairments,” Turner explains.
More Than Speech
Don’t think you’re excluded from reaping the benefits of adult speech pathology if you’re enduring a long-term illness, such as dementia or ALS. Many patients feel a sense of hopelessness when diagnosed with a terminal illness and sometimes a different treatment approach, such as developing strategies to compensate, instead of exercising to rehabilitate, is what’s needed. “Speech pathologists address more than just speech,” Turner says. “We also address cognition and language deficits, like word finding. We are also able to help with progressive diseases that aren’t typically thought of as being improvable. People with dementia, ALS or other progressive diseases often don’t seek therapy because they feel they are only getting worse anyway and nothing can be done to help.” Adult speech pathology services are often misunderstood and underutilized. Yet, this type of therapy could be a highly effective way to recover from the consequences of a stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s or aging. Speech therapy could possibly be the key to improved communication with loved ones, caregivers and friends. It’s important to talk with your doctor to see if speech therapy could be the right course of treatment for you. by Tiffany Duncan www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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Spotlight
Shining a bright light on the accomplishments and vibrant spirits of local seniors and organizations.
Seniors Deliver Meals and Smiles to Clarehouse
Once a month for the past two years, residents of LIFE’s Vintage Housing’s Vandever House location have cooked a large meal and delivered it to Clarehouse. Clarehouse is an end-of-life hospice home that charges no fees for services and is funded entirely by charitable giving. Vandever seniors sign up to make salads, side dishes or casseroles before a team delivers the meal. The food feeds the staff, as well as friends and family of the individuals that Clarehouse serves. On average, they prepare food for about 20 people. According to Yvonne Ehman, manager at Vandever House, the program was started by residents who had husbands in hospice care who needed assistance. So, instead of doing the usual gift exchange at their Christmas celebrations, a group of Vandever residents started a program for people to sign up to buy necessities (e.g., toilet paper, tissues, etc.) for Clarehouse. But they didn’t stop there. Residents wanted to do something more and on a regular basis. Headed by resident Velma Bailey, they contacted the volunteer coordinator at Clarehouse. They decided the best option was to cook and deliver meals, and the Vandever residents embraced it wholeheartedly. Now, a different group of residents sign up each month to either cook the food or deliver it. They say they get just as much out of it as the Clarehouse recipients, and smiles abound from the preparation to the serving of the meals. “It’s just a way to give back, and our residents are eager for the opportunity,” says Ehman.
American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) Announces a New Resource for Successful Aging
The new website Where You Live Matters provides a one-stop shop offering a consultative approach and valuable resource for those searching for expert advice. ASHA created www.whereyoulivematters.org to provide seniors, adult children and others with meaningful senior housing information. Among the helpful tools is a 16-page glossary of senior living terminology, as well as numerous videos, testimonials and editorials from seniors and industry experts. The easy-to-navigate site also includes informational categories, such as choosing well to live well, comparing the lifestyle options, learning about life at a retirement community, forming a plan to live well for as long as possible, making a family decision, and preparing and managing your finances.
Caring Grands Tutor Training Workshop
If you have a passion for education or reading to your grandchildren, then the Caring Grands Reading Program wants your help! The Caring Grands Reading Program provides tutoring to struggling readers. Caring Grands tutor one-on-one with first and second graders who struggle in reading, equipping them with the tools to become successful readers before entering third grade. Caring Grands meet with their students for 30 minutes a week during the school year. www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Vandever residents delivering a meal to Clarehouse. To become a Caring Grand tutor, you must attend Creek County Literacy Program’s free tutor training workshop and successfully pass a background check. No prior teaching experience is required. The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Library Annex, 15 N. Poplar St., Sapulpa. Lunch is provided. For more information or to register for the workshop, call (918) 224-9647.
Someone to Write Home About
Kathy Gustafson’s job title at University Village – life enrichment coordinator – couldn’t be any more appropriate. Kathy plans activities every week meant to bring joy and entertainment to her residents. Her caregiving spirit and enthusiasm make her a favorite at University Village, so much so that several residents wrote letters to LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine expressing their thanks. They speak of how Kathy will listen to even the slightest issues and is a “pillar” of care and encouragement in the University Village community. “On Saturdays, you can see her with her dog, writing the Saturday and Sunday activities on the schedule board (all on her own time),” writes Lois Meyer. “Kathy would be a good neighbor for anyone to have,” writes Ruth Swarthout. “She is a caring person who loves everybody.” “I don’t know how she does it, but she never runs out of steam!” writes Don McGuirk. From the residents and staff of University Village to all of us here at LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine, we thank Kathy for her inspiring service and the joy she brings to her residents! by Landry Harlan LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | August 2016
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Noteworthy Dance to the Drums at the 39th Annual Pow Wow of Champions The Mabee Center will come alive in a colorful expression of dance, drum music and songs as Native American tribal members throughout the nation gather to strengthen and preserve the Native American culture, as well as honor veterans. Each day of the three-day celebration will feature drums and century old songs, including the Gourd Dance, which honors past and present veterans, as well as pow wow sessions. Visitors are sure to notice the graceful steps of the dancers, the beat to which they move and the beauty of the clothes that symbolize tribal affiliation and ancestry of dancers. Visitors can also shop at the Native American market where some of North America’s best Native artists and craftspeople will be showcasing their impressive work, including traditional crafts, contemporary jewelry, bead work, paintings, cedar work, handcrafted items and other Native American artwork. Shopping and moving with the rhythm and energy of the drums can certainly ignite an appetite. Fry bread, corn soup and Indian tacos will be available, along with many other tempting and tasty food items for pow wow attendees to enjoy. Admission is $8 per person, while children age 5 and under are free. Discounted tickets for seniors (age 55 and older) are $7 or $5 each for groups of 10 or more. The event is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Aug. 14 with doors opening at 5 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Oral Roberts University Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa. The Pow Wow of Champions is a family event and free parking with easy access to the Mabee Center will be available. For more information, contact Lynnetta Seward at (918) 378-4494.
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Events to Inspire, Educate and Motivate!
Set Your Eyes to the Sky at the Will Rogers & Wiley Post Fly-in
According to his wife, Will Rogers never made plans. Betty Rogers wrote in her book Will Rogers that, “He knew life was uncertain, and when he wanted anything he wanted it right away.” He touted flying as the fastest way to get anyplace. In 1935, Rogers joined his friend, aviator and fellow Oklahoman Wiley Post for a flight that would ultimately lead to their deaths. The two were in search of a mail and passenger air route from the West Coast to Russia. On Aug. 15, Post’s plane crashed into a lagoon near Point Barrow, Alaska, killing both men instantly. For the past three decades, small plane pilots, family and friends have marked the anniversary of the deaths at the Will Rogers & Wiley Post Fly-In on the 2,000-foot grass strip on the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch near Oologah. This year’s Will Rogers & Wiley Post FlyIn is slated for Saturday, Aug. 13. Pilots start dropping down shortly after daybreak and spend the morning visiting with fellow pilots and showcasing their antique and classic planes. Spectators are encouraged to walk among the planes, visit with pilots and let their grandkids peek into the cockpits. The “2016 National Day of Remembrance” will be celebrated for the second year to honor pilots and passengers who have died in small plane crashes. A lapel pin, with a picture of Rogers and a quote that reads, “She’s a beautiful day and we are flying high,” has been designed to pay tribute to those flyers. Pins will be presented to a family member of a deceased pilot or passenger. Additional pins are $5 each. Names of deceased pilots or passengers will be honored at www.willrogers.com if requested. The Will Rogers & Wiley Post Fly-In is free to attend and scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 13, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, 9501 E. 380 Road, Oologah. For more information, contact Pat Reeder at (918) 343-8129.
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Hear from Literary Legends at “Chapters: A Casual Evening of Books, Bards and Bites” Come and spend a relaxed, enjoyable evening in the library with three fan-favorite authors while also helping raise money and awareness for Tulsa City-County Library’s Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service. Attendees will get to sample food and wine from some of the area’s favorite restaurants while listening to authors Rosanne Bittner, Alton Carter and Alison Gaylin. Bittner is the author of 60 novels, which she has written over a span of 35 years. Her stories are generally set in the American West in the 1800s and feature widely described, historically accurate settings spanning the United States. Her latest romance novel is Do Not Forsake Me. Carter is the director of youth ministries for First United Methodist Church in Stillwater. His debut book The Boy Who Carried Bricks was published in April 2015 and won the 2016 Oklahoma Book Award earlier this year. The book is a true recount of Carter’s hard-scrabble life growing up on the plains and in the small towns of Oklahoma. Gaylin’s critically acclaimed suspense novels have been published around the world and have been on the best-seller lists in the U.S. and Germany. Gaylin’s newest title What Remains of Me is a spellbinding novel of psychological suspense, set in the glamorous and wealthy world of Hollywood. The authors’ books will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the literacy service. “Chapters” is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Tulsa. The cost is $50 per person. Deadline for reservations is Sept. 1. For more information, contact Louan Torres at (918) 549-7494. by Landry Harlan
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LIFE Senior Services is looking for volunteers to help provide services to seniors and caregivers. The opportunities vary and can be based on your talents, skills, hobbies and volunteer goals. For more information and to get started volunteering with LIFE, call Julie Ryker at (918) 664-9000. Oxley Nature Center is hosting a Volunteer Round-up on Thursday, Aug. 11. Potential volunteers who love nature are invited to an informational round table and short trail walk from 10 a.m. to noon or 7 to 9 p.m. Opportunities include becoming a Volunteer Naturalist, leading tours for school children, adopting and maintaining a trail, hosting a traveling exhibit, taking photos or serving as a visitor center host. All necessary training is provided. To register, visit www.oxleyevents.com or call Kent Powers at (918) 596-9054. The Intertribal Indian Club of Tulsa (I.I.C.O.T.) is looking for volunteers to take tickets, check wrist bands, stamp hands, make tea/coffee in the hospitality room or sit as sentries at exit doors at the 39th annual Pow Wow of Champions Aug. 12 through 14 at the ORU Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa. For more information, call Dolletta Blalock at (918) 838-8276. St. John Medical Center is in need of volunteers to make flower deliveries the afternoons of Aug. 3, 17 and 31 from noon to 4 p.m. Volunteers are also needed to work in the gift shop on Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday and Friday mornings, from 8 a.m. to noon; and/or Saturday afternoons, from 2 to 6 p.m. For more information, call Rebecca Brungardt at (918) 744-2198. The Saint Francis Hospital Joint Replacement Facility needs volunteers to provide extra encouragement and moral support to individuals who have undergone a joint replacement surgery and/or walk with the patients to and from therapy sessions. Assistance is also requested in mealtime preparation and service. For more information, call Sherry at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656.
Life’s most urgent question is: What are you doing for others? - Martin Luther King Jr. RSVP Wagoner will begin a new Grand Friends Book Buddies volunteer program on Sept. 1. “Book Buddies” volunteer in a kindergarten class for a minimum of one hour a week on their chosen volunteer morning throughout the school year. Training is provided, including learning how to help students improve comprehension and reading skills. For more information, call Sherry at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. Tulsa International Airport Information Services Center is looking for Ambassador volunteers to provide important service to visitors, residents and veterans flying in and out of Tulsa. Uniform blazer, free parking and free social events are volunteer benefits. For more information, call Sherry at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. Transportation for Seniors Program (Sapulpa) is looking for volunteer bus drivers to transport rural-area seniors who cannot drive to medical appointments, grocery stores and other critical needs errands. Volunteer drivers are required to have a valid driver license and a good driving record. The schedule is flexible. For more information, call Sherry at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. Tulsa Historical Society & Museum is looking for volunteers to serve as Guardians of Tulsa’s history. As a Guardian, you may be asked to pitch in by greeting visitors, serving as a docent for museum tours or presenting historical programs to Tulsa-area organizations, including Tulsa-area schools. Guardians have optional bi-monthly meetings which may include informative lectures, field trips and other learning opportunities. Hours are flexible and training is provided. For more information, call Tulsa Historical Society and Museum at (918) 712-9484. Hospitality House of Tulsa is looking for volunteers to serve as hosts in the welcome center. Volunteers support the mission of providing a home away from home for families traveling to Tulsa to support a loved one in the hospital. Volunteers will be trained to work with guests, answer the phones, help with special projects and much more. Extensive training is provided. Shifts are available Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Karen at (918) 794-0088 or kstreeter@hhtulsa.org.
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Pioneer Village Senior Apartments 315 S. Birch • Jenks
(918) 298-2992 Call or Come By for a Tour Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments • Income-based Rents
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COLLINSVILLE CARDINAL HEIGHTS 224 S. 19th St. (918) 371-9116
JAY JAY SENIOR HOUSING 1301 W. Washbourne (918) 253-8100
SAND SPRINGS HEARTLAND VILLAGE 109 E. 38th St. (918) 241-1200
BROKEN ARROW KENOSHA LANDING 2602 W. Oakland Pl. (918) 485-8885
COWETA CARRIAGE CROSSING 28530 E. 141st St. (918) 486-4460
JENKS PIONEER VILLAGE 315 S. Birch (918) 298-2992
SAPULPA HICKORY CROSSING 2101 S. Hickory (918) 224-5116
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SKIATOOK WEST OAK VILLAGE 1002 S. Fairfax Ave. (918) 396-9009 STILWELL STILWELL SENIOR HOUSING 400 N. 8th St. (918) 696-3050
TULSA CORNERSTONE VILLAGE 1045 N. Yale Ave. (918) 835-1300
TULSA COUNTRY OAKS 5648 S. 33rd W. Ave. (918) 446-3400
TULSA HERITAGE LANDING 3102 E. Apache St. (918) 836-7070
TULSA PARK VILLAGE 650 S. Memorial Dr. (918) 834-6400
TAHLEQUAH BROOKHOLLOW LANDING WISDOM KEEPERS Now Open! 1286 W. 4th St. 2910 S. 129th E. Ave. • Tulsa • (918) 622-2700 (918) 453-9900 Serving seniors age 62 or older who meet qualifications and income guidelines. • Section 8 accepted. • Professionally managed by Sooner Management Consultants, Inc.
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Festivals Events Critical Ink A critique group for writers Aug. 2, 16 & 30 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Martin Regional Library 2601 S. Garnett Rd. • Tulsa (918) 724-2846 • Free Brumley Gospel Sing Gospel music festival Aug. 3 – 5 • Times vary • $20+ Mabee Center 7777 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (800) 435-3725 BA Community Book Fair Aug. 5 & 6 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Aug. 12 & 13 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Book Pantry 201 W. Houston St. • Broken Arrow (918) 251-7781 • Free First Friday Jazz Performed by the Starlight Band Aug. 5 • 8 p.m. • Free Guthrie Green 111 E. M.B. Brady St. • Tulsa (918) 798-7827 Jeffrey Toobin Presented by Booksmart Tulsa Aug. 11 • 7 – 8 p.m. • Free Congregation B’nai Emunah 1719 S. Owasso Ave. • Tulsa (918) 583-7121
To submit a calendar item, contact Managing Editor Erin Shackelford at editor@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000. Will Rogers Follies Presented by Theatre Tulsa Aug. 19 – 21 & 26 – 27 • $30 Fri. & Sat. • 8 p.m. Sat. & Sun. • 2 p.m. Tulsa PAC 110 E. 2nd St. • Tulsa (918) 596-7122 La Semana Festival Americas! Aug. 27 • 4 – 10 p.m. • Free Guthrie Green 111 E. M.B. Brady St. • Tulsa (918) 798-7827 Friday Night Opry Branson style show, featuring classic country & gospel music Fridays • 6:45 – 9 p.m. • $6 St. Marks Methodist Church, Activity Bldg. 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 258-1072 Tulsa Farmers’ Market Wednesdays • 7:30 – 11 a.m. • Free Whole Foods Brookside 1401 E. 41st St. • Tulsa Rose District Farmers’ Market Saturdays • 8 a.m. – Noon • Free Dallas St. & 1st St. Downtown Broken Arrow
Classes, Meetings Seminars
Dolly Parton Aug. 12 • 7:30 p.m. • $55+ BOK Center 200 S. Denver Ave. • Tulsa (918) 894-4200
Art Explorations For individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s & their caregivers Aug. 9 • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. • Tulsa (918) 596-2768
Oklahoma! Presented by Theatre Tulsa Aug. 12 – 14 & 25 – 28 • $30 Fri. & Sat. • 8 p.m. Sat. & Sun. • 2 p.m. Tulsa PAC 110 E. 2nd St. • Tulsa (918) 596-7122
OREA Delegate Meeting Presented by Tulsa Metro Retired Educators Aug. 23 • 9:30 a.m. • Free Tulsa Teachers Credit Union 31st St. & S. New Haven Ave. • Tulsa (800) 310-2230
Second Saturday Silents Presented by American Theatre Organ Society, Sooner State Chapter & Circle Cinema Aug. 13 • 11 a.m. • $5 Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 585-3504
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Caregiving 101 Aug. 23 • 6 – 7 p.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow (918) 664-9000 • RSVP
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Care Management with Iman Rose Aug. 25 • 6:30 p.m. • Free Forest Hills Care & Rehab 4304 W. Houston St. • Broken Arrow (918) 250-1700 • RSVP ACBL Duplicate Sanctioned Bridge Mondays & Wednesdays • 11 a.m. Broken Arrow Seniors, Inc. 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 355-6652 • Free Computers for Seniors Series Tuesdays • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. • Free Hardesty Regional Library 8316 E. 93rd St. • Tulsa (918) 549-7550 • RSVP Watercolor Class: Beginner to Advanced Wednesdays & Fridays • 9 – 11 a.m. • Free Broadmoor Retirement Community 8205 E. 22nd St. • Tulsa (918) 622-2151 • RSVP Single Seniors 60+ Join for lunch, visiting & cards Wednesdays • 11:30 a.m. Buffet Palace 10934 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 371-4367 or (918) 341-3375
Support Groups
LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline • (800) 272-3900 LIFE Senior Services • (918) 664-9000 Respite provided • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Broken Arrow Aug. 11 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free Aug. 25 • 5:30 – 7 p.m. • Free 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Central Aug. 4 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free Aug. 18 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa LIFE’s Adult Day Health at North Aug. 16 • 5 – 6 p.m. • Free 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa Grief Support Group Aug. 8 • 6 p.m. • Free Hometown Hospice 804 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 251-6441
Buried in Treasure Presented by the Tulsa Community Hoarding Taskforce Aug. 9 • 6 – 7 p.m. • Free Brookside Library 1207 E. 45th Pl. • Tulsa (918) 664-9000 • RSVP Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group For people who have lost hearing later in life Aug. 11 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Total Source for Hearing-Loss and Access 8740 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (918) 832-8742 Alzheimer’s Support Group Coffee Chat Presented by Oxford Glen Memory Care Residence at Owasso; coffee & snacks provided Aug. 16 • 10 – 11 a.m. • Free Oxford Glen Memory Care Residence 11113 E. 103rd St. N • Owasso (918) 376-4810 • RSVP Oklahoma Parkinson’s Disease Support Aug. 25 • 1 – 3 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Grief Journey Group Tuesdays • 2 – 3:30 p.m. • Free Tuesdays • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Ave., Ste. 200 • Tulsa (918) 587-1200
Dancing Belles & Beaus Square Dance Club Aug. 9 & 23 Workshop 7 p.m. • Dance 7:30 p.m. St. Marks Methodist Church 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-7277 Melodies & Memories Aug. 20 • 2 – 4 p.m. • Free First Christian Church of Jenks 308 E. Main St. • Jenks (918) 299-7381
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Line Dancing Class Presented by the Owasso Community Center Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 1 – 2:30 p.m. • Free Tuesdays & Thursdays • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free YMCA • 8300 N. Owasso Expy. • Owasso (918) 272-3903
Exercise Class Designed for Older Adults Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903
Clog Dancing Lessons Presented by Turtle Creek Cloggers Mondays • 5:45 – 8:30 p.m. Thursdays • 6 – 8:30 p.m. LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 627-0067 • Free
Aqua Mobility Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 12:45 p.m. University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 442-4600 • $30 per month
Round-Up Boys Dance Mondays • 6:30 p.m. • $5 Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 607-3600 Line Dancing Class Group performs at various locations Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10 a.m. • Free University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3480 Senior Square Dancing & Line Dancing Presented by Rushing Stars Square Dance Club Wednesdays Workshop 12:30 p.m. • Dance 1 p.m. Centennial Center 1028 E. 6th St. • Tulsa (918) 363-8380 • Free Parkinson’s Dance Wednesdays • 2 – 3 p.m. • $5 Feel the Beat Dance 5970 E. 31st St., Ste. P • Tulsa (918) 747-3747 Friday Night Dances Open to the public; nonsmoking ballroom Fridays • 7:30 p.m. $5 members • $6 nonmembers American Legion Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-1635 (after 2 p.m.) Tulsa Swingdance Club Featuring lessons in country two-step, East & West coast swing Sundays • Start times vary $5 club members • $7 nonmembers The ClubHouse 2735 S. Memorial Dr. • Tulsa (918) 557-1699
Fitness
Parkinson’s Swim For individuals with Parkinson’s & their loved ones Aug. 23 • 3 – 4 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s Wellness Center 3701 MLK Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 794-1945 • RSVP by Aug. 19
Mind & Body Exercise Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays • 2 p.m. University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 442-4600 • $30 per month Zumba with Ariane Betancourt Mondays & Wednesdays • 6 p.m. Saturdays • 10 a.m. $7 per class • $50 for 10 classes 51st St. & Memorial Dr. • Tulsa (918) 812-5691 Tai Chi in the Park Mondays • 7 – 8 p.m. Centennial Park 6th St. & Peoria Ave. (918) 664-9191 • $25 monthly Functional Movement With personal trainer Brenda Weaver Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9 a.m. • $5 LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 3500 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 749-2623 Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Beginners 9 – 9:30 a.m. Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 • Free Seated Yoga with Lucy Weberling Wednesdays • 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Ramona Senior Center 4th St. & Cherokee Ave. • Ramona (918) 633-8890 • Free Rock Steady Boxing Thursdays & Saturdays • 1:30 p.m. Title Boxing of Tulsa 8245 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 747-3747 • Free Restorative Yoga Designed to help arthritis, fibromyalgia & pain Sundays • 4:30 – 6 p.m. YogaQuest Studio 3325 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 633-8890 • $10
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LIFE EDU Senior & Caregiver Community Education LaFortune Brown Bag Series: Community Resources for Seniors This presentation offers information, eligibility requirements, tools and contacts for many of the community-based resources that enhance the lives of seniors.
Wednesday, August 10 • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LaFortune Recreation Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000
Basics of Medicare
If you are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare, this seminar is designed especially for you. The seminar is presented by the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services and covers the basics of Medicare, explains what you need to know about Medicare’s different parts and gives you the information you need to make an informed decision about your coverage options. Reservations requested.
This seminar is intended for persons newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare. It is closed to licensed Life, Accident and Health Insurance Agents, insurance company personnel, and anyone affiliated with a Health Maintenance Organization or other conflicts of interest.
Wednesday, August 17 • 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. OU-Tulsa Schusterman Learning Center, Room 145 • 4502 E. 41st St., • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000
Social Security 101
Learn about applying for Social Security benefits, estimating your future benefits and applying for Medicare from Social Security representatives. Wednesday, August 17 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. OU-Tulsa Schusterman Learning Center, Room 145 • 4502 E. 41st St., • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000
Savvy Caregiver Series
This program consists of six two-hour sessions and is designed to train family caregivers in the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to handle the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Thursdays, August 18 – September 22 • 5 – 7 p.m. LIFE Senior Services • 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000
Caregiving 2.0
This program offers information, demonstrations and guidance for those providing personal care, such as bathing, lifting and transferring, to a loved one. Friday, August 26 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. Tulsa Health Department • 5635 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000
LIFE’S SENIOR CENTERS With two locations in midtown Tulsa, LIFE’s Senior Centers offer a variety of activities for adults age 50 and older. Membership is only $25 per year. To discover all that LIFE has to offer, call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org/seniorcenters.
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Although this group of men from LIFE’s Adult Day Health in Broken Arrow likes to goof around, they take the care of their blossoming tomato plants very seriously.
Millie Duhart from Leisure Village Health Care Center competed in this year’s Ms. Senior Oklahoma pageant.
Gail Lowe and Liz Carnett had fun participating in Brookhollow Landing’s Red Nose Day, which raises awareness and money for children living in poverty.
Mandy and Blake Atkins, patron chairs; John Brooks Walton, Pioneer Spirit Award Recipient; George and Phyllis Dotson, event chairs; and Reverend Dr. Edward J. Konieczny, honorary chair; at the Saint Simeon’s Western Days 2016 Kickoff Party on April 27.
The Assistance League of Tulsa recently donated three video cameras – one for each of LIFE’s Adult Day Health centers. The centers are looking forward to capturing all the fun moments!
Over 25 representatives from nine Oklahoma MGM Healthcare properties traveled to the State Capitol to speak with legislators concerning the proposed Medicaid reform bill.
Mary Craige shows off a Mavis Pearl bulldog from Joy In The Cause. Mary and her friends make tutus every week to support this worthy organization.
Rik Helmerich, Tulsa Library Trust chairman; Robert J. LaFortune, 2016 Marcus R. Tower Service Award recipient; and Gary Shaffer, Tulsa City-County Library chief executive officer. LaFortune was honored for his decades of services to libraries and literacy.
The Town Village dancers kicked up their heels and swung their skirts at the Cinco de Mayo party.
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AUTO REPAIR Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locally-owned and - operated with over 40 years of auto repair experience. We perform all types of vehicle repair, from computer and electrical problems to engine and transmission overhauls. ASE Certified mechanics. Open six days a week, with towing provided. Call Gary. (918) 832-7072. CARPET CLEANING ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning Senior and caregiver discounts. Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning. Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and restretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate (918) 636-6303. CEMETERY LOTS Lots in Great Location! Six beautiful curbside lots located in section 43 of Memorial Park in Tulsa. Lots are in restricted area. Priced at $1,000 each or six for $5,000. Call (918) 299-1712. Lots in Green Acres Memorial Garden Two lots in Green Acres Memorial Garden located at 12410 North Yale (126th Street North and Yale Avenue). $800 cash for both lots together. Call (918) 272-3516. Memorial Park Section 21 Section 21 Lot 11A Space Northwest 1/4. $1,100. Seller to pay transfer fee. Call (918) 744-0108. COMPUTER SERVICES Computer and Electronic Assistance Are you stuck and need Help with your computer or any electronic device. Price and Son Computer and Technology Services, LLC will be glad to assist you in your home. Call James or Jared at (918) 236-6010 or email us at office@pricestechhelp.com to schedule an appointment. Does technology frustrate you? Honest, patient, ethical help with your pc, router, wifi, cell phone, email, streaming, camera, password recovery, etc. 27 years of IT experience in Tulsa . Special rates for seniors. References available. Call or email Carmen Armstrong. Carmstrongva@gmail.com (918) 688-7453. DAYTIME CARE Daytime care for older loved ones LIFE’s Adult Day Heatlh offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. For more information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Health at (918) 664-9000.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Hiring for Home Care Aides! Brighten your neighbor’s day by helping them stay safe in their home. We are looking for caring individuals to provide assistance to elderly/disabled clients. Tasks may include errands, light housekeeping, and personal care assistance. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto insurance and pass OSBI background check. Certified and Non-Certified positions! Apply Today!! www.oxford-healthcare.com or call: (918) 258-1111. ESTATE SALES 2MS Estate Sales ...Tulsa’s Finest! Downsizing? Estate liquidation? Let us take the worry away and maximize your return!!! No out of pocket expense for you, we handle all advertising, staging and the sale it self. We specialize in senior transitions, having been in the senior housing market for over 10 years. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Atulsa@aol.com for a free consultation. Estate Sales PLUS Tulsa’s largest and most experienced Estate Sales company with over 1,000 Estate Sales to our credit. Maximize the value of your estate…Let us organize, advertise and professionally manage your Estate Sale, Moving Sale, Downsizing and Appraisal. Bonded. Insured. Experienced. Accredited Member of the BBB awarded Best Customer Service. For more info go to www.estatesalesplus.com or email us at estatesalesplus@cox.net. Call for a free consultation at (918) 488-8853. Miss Lilly’s Estate Sale Services Miss Lilly’s Estate Sale Services specializes in Estate Liquidation, downsizing or moving sales. Our Estate appraiser has over 30 years f experience. If you are selling your home, we will work with your agent and bring potential buyers into your home. Contact Patti Lorimer at (918) 906-3539 for aFREE estate evaluation OR email misslilly’s@cox.net OR visit our website www.misslillysestatesales.com FINANCIAL/INSURANCE Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free (866) 664-9009. Medicare Supplements & Medicare Advantage Plans The Health Insurance Enrollment Center is here to assist you with Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plans offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma. Continued
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Call Bob Archer today at (918) 814-5550 for free information. Let me guide you through the outstanding Medicare Plan options that are available to you. GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES A New Season Lawn Care & Landscape Now accepting new customers for 2016. Time for Spring Clean-Up! Mowing, trimming, leaf and small debris removal, shrub planting, leaf mulching, flower beds. Small tree trimming. Will haul off small appliances, scrape metals, etc. We offer weekly, bi-weekly & year round services for the manicured look. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Call Todd (918) 639-2262. Kimble Davis Tree Company Family-owned and operated. Specializing in all aspects of tree care: restoration, pruning/thinning, removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming, firewood available. Serving Tulsa for 25 years. References. Member BBB. Insured. ISA certified arborist. Check us out at www.kdtreeco.com. Call Kimble at (918) 853-5383. Lawns & More Total lawn care. Stump grinding and small tree work. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteranowned. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299. Mower Repair / Maintenance All brands - Riders, ZTR’s, Walkbehinds, Hand-helds. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869. HOME REPAIR/REMODELING A-OK Plumbing A-OK Plumbing is now offering handyman services. No job too big or too small. Free estimates. We work by the job or hourly. 10% off to all first time customers. Relax, everyone’s welcome. Sit back and give us a call. Special senior rates offered. (918) 810-0397. A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements. Whether you’re making overdue repairs, sprucing up your home and garden, or optimizing your home’s “sale-ability” potential, call Joe Surowiak with A Handy Helping Hand. Professional results. Competitive rates. (918) 520-0333. Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 15th year serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/ cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair.
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Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394. Big C’s Plumbing Services Your one stop Plumbing Shop! Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now. BJ’s Handyman Services I will tighten it, nail it, glue it, paint it, cut it, hang it, change it, assemble it, install it, and do other odd jobs. Quality work at reasonable prices. Our goal is to keep your costs low. Life member of Handyman Club of America. Serving seniors since 2005. We now accept all major credit/debit cards. Call BJ at (539) 777-2915. This is a local call. Bumgartner Plumbing Licensed, with over 30 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour. No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. # 82750. (918) 355-4747. Burton Painting Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes. Decks, fences, cabinets and floors. Free estimates. 25+ years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured. (918) 378-2858. Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, remodeling, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs. Special needs: grab bars, ramps, hand rails, door alterations to accommodate wheelchairs, handicap fixtures. Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured. (918) 636-6849. Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded. Honest and reliable service for over 30 years. Competitive rates. Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Family-owned and operated. (918) 437-8101. Freedom Electrical Services Do you need outlets, ceiling fans or lights hung? Freedom Electrical Services provides quality workmanship. For all your electrical needs, call (918) 216-1846. Handyman & Construction Services New & Remodel Commercial & Residential - 25 Years. All Handicap Accessories - grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing,
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Teachers. Willing to meet you in your place for no extra charge! Call Penni of the Skillern Law Firm at (918) 805-2511. www.skillernlaw.com
references from existing clients. I am also bonded and insured. (918) 899-2620 melmartinezbowman@yahoo.com
Home Improvemnets We are LIFETIME WINDOWS & DOORS serving the Tulsa area for 17 years. We install energy efficient replacement windows, entry doors, kitchen and bath remodeling, electrical and plumbing, interior and exterior painting, decks, guttering, roofing, vinyl siding and general repairs. We offer a 15% discount to those over 55. References furnished. Free Quotes. Call Richard Johnson (918) 261-9999. Same Day Services Light Hauling /Light Moving - help you rearrange room furniture, lawns-grass mowing/small paint jobs/cleanup/ fence repair/light construction/sheet rock tile repair - We are honest dependable. References. Call (918) 313-5230.
OIL AND GAS Mineral, Oil/Gas Interests Want to purchase minerals and oil/ gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO, 80201
PERSONAL SAFETY EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems. Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service. Affordable with no long-term commitment. Locally owned and operated (918) 298-0500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277.
Z&J Remodeling No job is too big or small. Painting, carpentry work, roofing, room additions, decks, sheet rock, carpet & carpet repairs, storm damage repairs and more. Free estimates and insured. (918) 629-1903. HOUSE CLEANING Housekeeper Available Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly. Thorough and Honest. Integrity at work yesterday, today and tomorrow. 15 years experience. Adjustable fee according to situation. References Available. Call (918) 282-1617 or (918) 361-6966. Tyson Window Cleaning I clean windows, chandeliers and mirrors. Need help? I clean houses, one time or regularly. I also do construction clean-up, clean move-in and clean move-outs. Will help pack and unpack your move. Satisfaction guaranteed, experienced, insured, senior discount, affordable rates. (918) 408-1353. HOUSING House Mate Wanted I am 78 and in a wheelchair. Do not need transfer help. Need transportation to Walmart, church and doctor. Large bedroom, big yard, quiet area. Share bath and laundry. Let’s talk! Call Pat at (918) 986-4687. Live In Companion/Exchange Living Accommodations Living at Home for as many years as possible is a priority for many seniors. I can provide the in-home companionship and care that is needed for that individual, and give them the ability to stay in their own home safely. I would prefer the Midtown/ Brookside area. Call Me! Mary (918) 791-3770, text or email: maryehayes@att.net LEGAL Full-Service Estate Planning Law Firm Trusts, Wills, Gift and Tax Planning, Powers of Attorneys and more! With offices in Sand Springs and Tulsa. Discount to Veterans and Retired Continued
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PERSONAL ASSISTANCE Bobbi and Bob’s Personal & Business Assistance Secretarial and administrative tasks, project manager assignments, running errands, grocery/personal shopping, take to beauty shop, take to medical appointments,organizing home/office, housecheck, handle healthcare and medical insurance paperwork. Call Bobbi Warshaw, MPH, or Bob Warshaw, MBA, at (918) 747-3807. Website: www.errands-to-go.com, Email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net. Compassionate Respectful Caregiver In need of someone to help with daily activities? I can help with getting dressed, laundry, light cooking, light cleaning and getting groceries. I provide transportation to appointments or just out to have lunch. I can also help with medication reminders. 3+ years’ experience with seniors and/or special needs. Call (918) 805-2074. Financial Organizer Are you overwhelmed handling monthly finances (paying bills, balancing your checkbook, organization) for yourself or a loved one? I can help! I create customized systems that fit your needs, either for set up only or ongoing mnmonthly. Call me to discuss the options available. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259. Good Help is Here! Anything you desire from shopping, cooking and cleaning to small repairs, gardening and painting. Do you need an occasional driver, ready to take that trip? Help with computer use, bill payment & issue resolution also available. I’m honest, hard-working and would like to help you remain independent! Call Rachel (918) 845-6362. Mary’s Errands/ Senior Services Tulsa I do personal errands: deliver your groceries, pharmacy pick-ups, escort to Doctors appointments, Wal-Mart runs, and more! If you don’t see what you need listed call me! I am also available as a Live-In Companion-In Exchange For Living Accommodations, in the Midtown/Brookside area. Call Mary (918) 791-3770, text or email maryehayes@att.net Melissa’s Miscellaneous Perform all personal assistants tasks: Dog walking, go grocery shopping, go to the pharmacy, pay bills and light secretarial work, pack luggage, transportation, go to post office, any general errands and running around errands and more. I can provide Continued
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HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office inTulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your own home, where you are most comfortable. Call (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). www.halomedicalalarms.com PERSONAL SERVICES Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. I will come to you at the hospital, rehab or nursing home. A Mane Event hairstyling is for the entire family. 35 years experience. Senior specials for haircuts, perms and color. Inshop special: Haircut $7 for first time customers in shop ONLY. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Yale at 937 South Canton Ave. (918) 834-2686. Darlene’s Salon Services Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. Wet sets, blow drying, back combing, perms, colors, and cuts. Manicures and pedicures available. This month’s special: haircut OR shampoo and set for $12. First time clients only with this ad. Come see us at Highland Plaza, 5661 E. 41st St. (Corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440. Detlef’s Master American European Hair Design Established 1964. Precision cuts, color corrections, perms by design from sensible to sensational. Former owner of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Miss Jackson’s Salon and Coiffures Continental Salon. Catering to classy and mature styles for ladies and gentlemen. Monday – Saturday. Shop is wheelchair accessible. Call (918) 663-8779. 4833 South Sheridan, Suite 405A in Fountain Plaza. By appointment only. For Your Feet Many foot problems occur later in life. Let MY S.H.O.P. (Seniors House of Pampering) take care of your tootsies. Soothing, relaxing foot bath followed by massage to help relieve pain and improve circulation. Senior owned and operated. $25 at your place. $20 at my place. (918) 808-5084. In-Home Beauty Services of Tulsa We provide beauty services to our clients who are unable to leave Continued
their home, disabled, hospice care or independent living. We offer full beauty service for men and women in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Our services include: shampoo & sets, haircuts, perms, manicures. pedicures. Licensed and Insured.Visit our website www.inhomebeautyservicesoftulsa. com. Call (918) 630-6274. PET SERVICES Cat Boarding Going out of town and need someone to care for your cats? The Kat Shack offers a calm and peaceful place for your cats to stay: no cages, no dogs, and lots of love. 23 years animal experience. (918) 364-cats (2287). www.thekatshack.com. SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP Monthly Veteran’s Breakfast Veterans & Spouses are invited to enjoy hot breakfast hosted at Tapestry At Woodland Hills, 7345 S 99th E Avenue in Tulsa, the last Tuesday of every month beginning at 9:00 a.m. Must RSVP to (918) 893-6177. Single Seniors (60+) Are you over 60, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun loving group of single seniors over 60. We meet every Wednesday,11:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:15 have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Bob at (918) 371-4367 or Beverly at (918) 272-1049. TRANSPORTATION Call Patricia! Need a go-fer to run errands, take you to an appointment or grocery shopping? Need someone to take you to hair appointments, the pharmacy, make deliveries? Need someone to stay with you during an out-patient medical procedure? Also, available as a driver/companion for traveling; rates negotiable. Call Patricia! (918) 437-3456 or (918) 855-2302. HealthRide Transportation Services HealthRide Transportation Services can take you where you need to go. Let us take you in a wheelchair accessible van to Dr. Appointments, Church Events or anywhere you desire. HealthRide provides wheelchair transportation for Tulsa and surrounding communities. Better service at a lower cost. Call: (918) 404-0038, Website: Healthridetulsa.org Email: healthride1@gmail.com. My Driver Transportation Service Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post office, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to and from bed. Senior sitting. Also, small breed dog boarding. 20 years experience. CLEET certified and licensed. References. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929.
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