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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vol. 34, No. 7 LIFE Senior Services, Inc. Publisher

of Puzzles and Games 14 History Whether gathering around the board, peeking over the tops of cards or tossing dice in all

directions, we’ve played games since the dawn of civilization. Games bring people together for friendly competition, but can also provide a break for solitary brain bending. But how, when and where did we come up with the ideas for certain games?

Kelly Kirchhoff Senior Director of Communications

Erin Shackelford Managing Editor editor@LIFEseniorservices.org

Emily Fox Associate Editor efox@LIFEseniorservices.org

Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org

Leah Weigle Graphic Designer and Photographer

Carol Carter Copy Editor

Carrie Henderson Bowen Circulation Coordinator cbowen@LIFEseniorservices.org

Power of Puzzles 16 The Puzzles are fun, entertaining and one of

the most challenging hobbies ever, but it’s not all fun and games. Puzzles also have numerous mental, physical and emotional benefits – especially for seniors.

18 Key Foods for Better Brain Health

The start of a new year has many ushering in thoughts of improving eating habits. Keeping this in mind, the old adage “you are what you eat” is important to consider and might actually contain more truth than ever before!

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20 Impact of Brain Health Supplements

Visit any health food store or vitamin supplier and you will likely notice dozens of supplements claiming to prevent Alzheimer’s disease or slow dementia. However, if you’re turning to supplements as a brain health solution, studies have shown you may want to start looking elsewhere.

Extra Puzzles

22 Signs of Struggle: Seniors and Mental Health

Enjoy some additional puzzles in this month’s brainbending edition of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine!

6 Letter from LIFE Senior Services 8 Looking Back 10 Caregiver Corner Navigating the "Puzzle" of Being a Caregiver 12 Medicare & You Free Tax Help from LIFE Senior Services 26 The Dinner Belle Shuffles: Board Game Café 28 Healthy Aging Exercise and Brain Health

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Mindbender & Puzzles Puzzle Partners Noteworthy Business Directory Calendar LIFE EDU People & Places Classifieds Vintage Friends

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A LETTER FROM LIFE SENIOR SERVICES

LIFE's Holiday Project a Success Thanks to Volunteers As LIFE looks toward a bright 2020, we want to take a minute to thank some incredibly generous volunteers who helped us make the 2019 holiday season happier for hundreds of seniors across our programs.

Volunteer “elves” and LIFE’s Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Thompson prepare stockings and gifts for LIFE’s clients and participants.

If you’re interested in volunteering at LIFE Senior Services, contact Jennifer Thompson at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1186 or jthompson@LIFEseniorservices.org.

LIFE’s Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Thompson and her hard-working, dedicated team of volunteer “elves” tackled one of LIFE’s largest holiday projects to date! Four hundred Adult Day Health participants, PACE clients and Case Management clients received holiday stockings stuffed with goodies. Plus, an additional 292 seniors were adopted and received a muchneeded wrapped holiday gift. This means we had a grand total of 692 seniors served this year during our holiday project!

Of course, this monumental undertaking wouldn’t be possible without our generous donors and supporters. We want to thank all of the individuals who donated stocking stuffers and gifts, as well as some of our larger organization sponsors, including ONEOK, St. Michael Reformed Episcopal Church, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office, AEP/ PSO, Covenant Living at Inverness, Midtown Elder Law, Lakeview Church, Church of St. Mary’s, Family Promise, Assistance League, ORS-NASCO, CommunityCare, Magellan Midstream Partners, Matrix Services, National Charity League, APAC, Open Door Sunday School/Christ United Methodist Church, Fortis Solutions, Tulsa International Church, and Arvest Bank.

Volunteering All Year Long LIFE relies heavily on volunteers to help us deliver exceptional services and support to our seniors and caregivers. Annually, volunteers save LIFE approximately $600,000 in overhead expenses by donating nearly 34,000 hours of time in service. The commitment and support of our volunteers truly enhance our services as well as the lives of those we serve.

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• Sharing your talents, like singing, painting, dancing, knitting, with our Adult Day Health participants

•F itness or art instructors at LIFE's Senior Centers

• Medicare Part D counseling

• S mall home repairs and handyman projects

• Hospitality for educational seminars

• Yard work • Office/clerical support

• Income tax preparation

• Special events • Fundraising

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LOOKING BACK Time Travel: Seeing the Past in the Present Tulsa Historical Society & Museum 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa Exhibit Open: December 2019 – June 2020

Patrick McNicholas started the “Tulsa Past” project in May 2018 with the idea of combining two or more moments in time into a single image. The images result in a final composite photo or animation.

The Brook Theater, Brookside. Opened in 1949 with 690 seats. Theater closed in 1978 and was used for various things before being turned into the restaurant it is today in 1994.

Medical and Dental Arts Building, 6th St. & Boulder Ave. Built in the late 1920s to create more medical office space, the 11-story building was 90% rented before opening in 1928. The building was imploded in July 1970 and is now the site of a parking garage.

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K.C. Auto Hotel, 313 S. Cincinnati Ave. In 1927, the K.C. Auto Hotel opened as the first parking garage of its kind in Tulsa. In the 1930s, the seven-story parkade began renting cars in addition to car “lodging.”

This Month in History January 11, 1964: U.S.

January 3, 1924: King Tut’s

sarcophagus uncovered

Two years after British archaeologist Howard Carter and his workmen discovered the tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen near Luxor, Egypt, they uncovered the greatest treasure of the tomb – a stone sarcophagus containing a solid gold coffin that held the mummy of Tutankhamen. Inside the solid gold coffin was the mummy of the boy-king, preserved for more than 3,000 years.

January 7, 1789: First U.S.

presidential election

Only white men who owned property were allowed to vote in the election. As expected, George Washington won and was sworn into office on April 30, 1789. As it did in 1789, the United States still uses the Electoral College system, established by the U.S. Constitution, which today gives all American citizens over the age of 18 the right to vote for electors, who in turn vote for the president.

Surgeon General announced link between smoking and cancer United States Surgeon General Luther Terry knew his report was a bombshell. He intentionally chose to release it on January 11, 1964, a Saturday, so as to limit its immediate effects on the stock market. It was on this date that, on behalf of the U.S. government, Terry announced a definitive link between smoking and cancer.

January 18, 1778: Captain

Cook discovered Hawaii

The English explorer Captain James Cook became the first European to discover the Hawaiian islands when he sailed past the island of Oahu. Two days later, he landed at Waimea on the island of Kauai and named the island group the Sandwich Islands, in honor of John Montague, who was the earl of Sandwich and one his patrons.

January 20, 1981: Iran

Hostage Crisis ended

Minutes after Ronald Reagan’s inauguration as the 40th president of the United States, the 52 U.S. captives held at the U.S. embassy in Teheran, Iran, were released, ending the 444day Iran Hostage Crisis. The crisis began when militant Iranian students, outraged that the U.S. had allowed the ousted shah of Iran to travel to New York City for medical treatment, seized the U.S. embassy in Teheran.

January 30, 1948: Gandhi assassinated

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the political and spiritual leader of the Indian independence movement, was assassinated in New Delhi by a Hindu fanatic. Known as Mahatma, or “the great soul,” during his lifetime, Gandhi’s persuasive methods of civil disobedience influenced leaders of civil rights movements around the world, especially Martin Luther King Jr. in the United States.

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CAREGIVER CORNER One reality of caregiving is that it is often a jigsaw puzzle, pieced together by health needs, finances, family dynamics and the availability of services, which can vary from community to community. There are a few constants though, and just like a jigsaw puzzle, there are pieces that must be in place and, if placed first, make the puzzle easier to solve.

Let’s start with the corner pieces. These are the self-care pieces. Each person manages stress and the extra tasks associated with caregiving differently, which means that these pieces might look different to each person. But the foundation tends to be the same: Eat healthy. Nutritionists will often suggest adding vegetables or fruit to each meal as opposed to taking things away. This strategy will help with overall nutrition and will reduce the emotional toll of typical “dieting.” Move, move and move some more. According to a study published in 2019, there is a connection between general wellbeing and walking speed. If you have noticed that your general walking pace has slowed, it might be a good idea to speed it

back up. The measured rate for good health is a 25 minute mile or one meter per second. Always check with your doctor if you’re starting a new exercise regime. Maintain your own hobbies and friends. In the bustle of caregiving, there are often things that get pushed aside. After all, there are only 24 hours in a day. It is important that the activities that bring a caregiver joy are not the ones pushed to the “back burner.”

With the frame complete, the focus can zoom from the big picture, such as the love and commitment that caregivers offer, to the small section that is seemingly missing a piece. These missing pieces can be where community services and other supports can come in to play:

When piecing a puzzle together, often the puzzle master will turn next to the edge pieces or frame. Often framing a puzzle or situation is a valuable exercise. The frame for caregiving is multi-fold and includes:

Understanding that the role of a caregiver is the most important in the current healthcare system. Caregiving is valuable.

Gathering information about the issues associated with your loved one’s health. Learn as much as possible by reaching out to diseasespecific organizations, behavioral health professionals, clergy, anyone who can give information and support.

Emphasizing communication with family, friends, doctors and other professionals who support you and your loved one.

Enacting legal documents that enable a caregiver to support their loved one.

S cheduling caregiver health and wellness appointments. It is easy to focus only on the appointments and needs of the care recipient. Prioritizing health for the caregiver is paramount.

Get good sleep. Science is starting to validate what Shakespeare’s Lady Macbeth knew, “Sleep that knits up the raveled [sleeve] of care … Balm of hurt minds … Chief nourisher in life’s feast.” There are a few basics for the best night's sleep, including maintaining a regular sleep routine, cautiously enjoying caffeine or alcohol, exercising regularly and avoiding screen time right before bed.

Consider the value of other caregivers, their experiences and the option for caregiver support groups. Find a list of caregiver support groups on page 34.

Take advantage of respite services for a much needed break. This can include your care recipient spending a day at an adult day health center or even staying a short time in an assisted living or nursing facility. Family members, friends and home healthcare agencies can also offer respite. To learn more about caregiver respite services and waivers, call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000.

by Mickey Hinds, LIFE's Education Coordinator

Navigating the puzzle of being a caregiver is personal and can be challenging. For some, the puzzle is just a few pieces and is managed easily, while for others it is a complex mega-puzzle, with small pieces and many details.

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MEDICARE & YOU

Medicare

LATE ENROLLMENT PENALTIES

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ax season is almost here, and the IRS is reminding taxpayers that they may qualify for free tax help. Low to moderate-income taxpayers can get help filing their returns at no cost by visiting community-based tax help sites staffed by volunteers that participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. Many taxpayers qualify for this free and easy option, and LIFE Senior Services is pleased to again offer assistance through our TCE program site. From February 3 until April 15, LIFE's certified volunteers will be available to help seniors age 60 and older, generally making $56,000 or less annually with free, basic income tax preparation with electronic filing. Appointments are required and will be scheduled throughout the filing season. After Scheduling Your Appointment First of all, make sure you gather all required documents and information and bring them with you to your appointment. You will need to have: • Proof of identification (photo ID) • Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents • An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted if you do not have a Social Security number • Wage and earning statements (forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc) from all employers • Interest and dividend statements from banks (form 1099) • A copy of last year’s federal and state returns • Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit • Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received • Forms 1095-A, B and C, health coverage statements Note that to file taxes electronically on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms. When you arrive for your appointment, you will fill out an intake form and your picture ID and other information will be checked. When you meet with the tax preparer, they will go over the intake form with you to make sure it is complete and give you an opportunity to ask questions. The tax preparer will then start to enter your information into a tax preparation computer program. After completing your tax return, a second person will review your return for accuracy. This ensures you are receiving the highest quality service. The final step is to print your tax return. The tax preparer will again review it with you. It is important to know that you are ultimately responsible for the tax return having correct information. If you are satisfied the tax return is correct, you will sign a form giving the site permission to electronically file your tax return with the IRS. To schedule your appointment, contact LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189. by Channing Rutherford, Medicare and Tax Assistance Program Supervisor

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Whether you’re new to Medicare, getting ready to turn 65 or preparing to retire, you’ll need to make several important decisions about your health coverage. For example, there are only certain times when people can enroll in Medicare. The first time you can enroll is during your Initial Enrollment Period, which is 60 days before and 60 days after your 65th birthday. If you choose not to enroll in Medicare, not only will you have a gap in coverage, but you may also have to pay penalties. Part A (Hospital Insurance) Late Enrollment Penalty Most people don’t pay a monthly premium for Part A because they paid Medicare taxes while working. If you did not pay Medicare taxes while working and you are age 65 or older, you may be able to buy Part A. However, if you aren't eligible for premium-free Part A and you don't buy it when you're first eligible, your monthly premium may go up 10%. You'll have to pay the higher premium for twice the number of years you could have had Part A, but didn't sign up. Part B (Medical Insurance) Late Enrollment Penalty In most cases, if you don't sign up for Part B when you're first eligible, you'll have to pay a late enrollment penalty when you do enroll. You'll have to pay this penalty for as long as you have Part B. Your monthly premium for Part B may go up 10% for each full 12-month period that you could have had Part B, but didn't sign up for it. Also, you may have to wait until the General Enrollment Period (from January 1 to March 31) to enroll in Part B. Coverage will start July 1 of that year. Usually, you don't pay a late enrollment penalty if you meet certain conditions that allow you to sign up for Part B during a Special Enrollment Period. Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage) Late Enrollment Penalty You may owe a late enrollment penalty if you go without creditable prescription drug coverage for any continuous period of 63 days or more after your Initial Enrollment Period ends. The cost of the late enrollment penalty depends on how long you went without Part D or creditable prescription drug coverage. Medicare calculates the penalty by multiplying 1% of the "national base beneficiary premium” ($32.27 in 2020) times the number of full, uncovered months you didn't have Part D or creditable coverage. The monthly premium is rounded to the nearest $.10 and added to your monthly Part D premium.

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Whether gathering around the board, peeking over the tops of cards or tossing dice in all directions, we’ve played games since the dawn of civilization. Games bring people together for friendly competition, but can also provide a break for solitary brain bending. But how, when and where did we come up with the ideas for certain games? Typically, games represented the creator’s culture, then evolved as society’s norms changed. Early games centered around religion, and we play remarkably similar games today with newer implements and different rationale.

Sudoku

This number puzzle begins with a grid of 81 squares, divided into nine blocks, each with nine squares. To solve the puzzle, each of the nine blocks must contain the numbers one through nine within its squares, and each number may only appear one time in a row, column or box. It’s a wildly popular numerical game similar to a crossword, and it’s been around for quite some time. The name is definitely Japanese, from “suuji wa dokushin ni kagiru,” meaning “the numbers (or digits) must remain single.” However, the puzzle originated far from the Land of the Rising Sun. In the late 18th century, Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler created a game called Latin Squares. Within a grid, each number or symbol was used only once. Versions of the game appeared throughout Europe in the 19th century. Fast forward to 1979 in Connersville, Indiana. Working for Dell Puzzles and Games, Howard Garns dreamed up Number Place. It’s the origin of the nine-block grid Sudoku players navigate today. So how did this Swiss game that was formalized in America end up with a Japanese name? In the 1980s, the Japanese fell in love with the game, partly because the Japanese language doesn’t lend well to grid games like crosswords. In 1997, a British newspaper printed a Sudoku puzzle, and the trend caught on from there.

Crosswords

The word version of the cryptic puzzle, crosswords are as popular as Sudoku, but with a surprisingly shorter history. The familiar “hint and block” puzzle found in almost every newspaper and magazine you pick up originated in Europe. Arthur Wynne, a journalist from Liverpool, England, penned the first crossword puzzle in 1913. Appearing in the New York World, it differed from the modernday square with its diamond shape and lack of internal black squares. Crosswords originally enjoyed little popularity in England and were primarily designed for children. Its first 10 years saw popularity in America. As the trend took off, though, crosswords made their way home to England 10 years later. The New York Times, now the pinnacle of the crossword game, originally turned its nose up at what it called a primitive game. But after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the publication changed its tune, wanting to give readers some fun in darker times. Margaret Farrar wrote the first puzzle and served as the first editor of the crossword section in 1942. She’s had three successors, including the current editor and crossword guru, Will Shortz.

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3 Board Games

The earliest board game, Senet, traces its roots back to ancient Egypt. Believed to represent the journey of the dead, archeologists found remnants of the game close to ancient Egyptian burial grounds. Two players moved five pawns across three rows of 10 squares by throwing marked “sticks,” the forerunner of modern-day dice.

Mancala

This game dates back to around 500 to 700 A.D. The name comes from the word “naqala,” meaning “to move” in Arabic. Players used seeds and stones to capture pieces from little holes dug in the earth. The original logistics of the game mirrored the harvest, as playing planted the pieces in the dirt.

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Monopoly

Dice

Originally known as “The Landlord’s Game,” Lizzie Phillips created the game to highlight the negative effects of landgrabs on the poor. Based on her readings of Henry George, an economist and journalist in the late 1800s, the original game looked much like our board today. In the early 1900s, she patented the first version, later to be updated. Once Charles Darrow, an unemployed engineer during the Great Depression, took hold of the idea, the modern version appeared in the mid-1930s and has remained much the same for generations. Its popularity is a key to Parker Brothers success.

No board game could be what it is without some form of dice. While excavating the 5,000 year old Basur Höyük burial mound in southeast Turkey, archeologists found evidence of the first set of dice. Originally intended only to move game pieces, there are now dice-only games. While originally thought to be the divine outcome of the gods, we owe the “chance” element of modern dice games to the scientific principles of probability developed in the 16th century.

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This game — which is likely on nearly everyone’s game shelf and even on many smartphones — found its creator in 1933. Alfred Mosher Butts, after considering word games like crosswords and anagrams, rationalized a new direction for a combination of these games with the introduction of a way to keep score. Butts studied the front page of the New York Times to determine which letters and in what quantity should become the tiles of his new game, Lexico, which became Criss Cross Words. However, no established gaming company would take him up on the idea. Enter James Brunot, an entrepreneur who liked the idea of the game. The pair toyed with the formula and gave it its current moniker, Scrabble. The pair, along with friends, hand stamped the original tiles and sent the game off to be packaged. Sales were slow at first, but according to Hasbro, the game’s current manufacturer, the president of Macy’s picked up a set while on vacation in 1954. The game caught on, and now its producer estimates it can be found in three out of five American homes.

Card Games

Historians believe the first card games originated in 9th century China. The trend spread across the Middle East into Egypt, finally reaching Europe in the 14th century, where the first four-suited playing cards made their way into the hands of Southern Europeans. The Latin suits originally based on those from the Egyptian game Malmuk changed as cards made their way into Western Europe. When the French introduced images of royalty to a 56-card deck, they changed the suits to the familiar clovers (clubs), tiles (diamonds), spikes (spades) and hearts by the 15th century. With shipping routes and colonization, cards moved to countries the world over. As cards themselves spread, people invented the popular games we know today. The first game of poker is thought to have been played on a steamboat navigating the Mississippi River in 1833. While its genesis is uncertain, Solitaire came to popularity in France in the early 1800s, drawing many of its playing terms from the French language. And while many card games are still played with traditional decks, other card games put new images on the card face and set new rules of play. Uno, using four colors and nine numbers, added wild cards to the original Crazy Eights in 1971. With playing cards' versatility, there is no limit to the games you could create. Now, "go fish." by Kelsey Holder

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Puzzles Exercise Both Sides of Your Brain Whether you opt for the daily crossword, a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle or an online game of Sudoku, working on puzzles gives you a real mental workout because they all share one key element – puzzles power your brain.

Puzzles are fun, entertaining and one of the most challenging hobbies ever. They’ve been loved and enjoyed by people of all ages and cultures for centuries, dating back to puzzle jugs in 1700 B.C. But it’s not all fun and games. Puzzles also have numerous mental, physical and emotional benefits – especially for seniors.

Working on puzzles can bolster memory, cognitive skills, concentration and more. Research has shown that keeping the mind active with puzzles of all kinds can promote a longer life expectancy, better quality of life and may even deter dementia later in life.

The two hemispheres of your brain control different functions. The left side of your brain controls analytic and logical thinking, while the right side controls creativity. While working on a puzzle, the left hemisphere sees all of the separate pieces and attempts to sort them out logically. The right hemisphere sees the “big picture” and works intuitively. By engaging both sides of our brain at the same time, puzzles create actual “connections” between the left and right sides, as well as between individual brain cells. These connections increase our ability to learn, comprehend and remember. Don’t Be Puzzled Over Which Puzzles to Pick Since all puzzles keep your brain active and challenged, choosing the right one is really a matter of taste and interest. Jigsaw, crossword and Sudoku puzzles are classic ways to keep your brain stimulated. Board games like chess, checkers and Scrabble have the added bonus of social interaction with family or friends, which also helps the brain. If you prefer, you can download brain training apps straight to your mobile phone or tablet and take your puzzles with you wherever you go. While some studies have failed to find a link between brain training and improved cognitive functioning, other research has found the opposite. For example, Medical News Today cites research presented at the 2016 Alzheimer's Association International Conference which found that older adults who took part in 10 one-hour brain training sessions over a five-week period were 48% less likely to develop cognitive decline or dementia over 10 years. There are hundreds of brain training smartphone apps available. Lumosity, Elevate, Peak, FitBrains and CogniFit are among the top-rated apps and a great place to start if you’re looking for portable, high-tech options. Your brain is a muscle, just like your heart – and exercising your brain is just as important as physical exercise. Puzzles are a fun and easy way to challenge your mind and can be enjoyed anywhere, at any time, by anyone. So clean off the coffee table and sharpen your pencil – it’s time to work out!

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Here are some of the benefits of regularly solving puzzles.

Memory Formation and Cognitive Skills The areas of the brain that are responsible for complex thought and memory formation are the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex – areas that benefit from solving puzzles or playing board games like checkers or chess. Numerous studies have determined that working on puzzles for at least 90 minutes a week can significantly improve one’s intelligence quotient or IQ. That’s because puzzles help in the process of learning new words, enriching memory power, reasoning skill and more. A University of Michigan study showed that adults could boost their IQ by four points by simply spending 25 minutes a day playing puzzle games. Delay Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Several studies have found that mentally engaging activities such as jigsaw and crossword puzzles may help the brain resist dementia later in life. According to WebMD, studies show that keeping the mind active through puzzles and other problem-solving activities can reduce the amount of brain cell damage that occurs in Alzheimer’s patients. It also supports the growth of new nerve cells and strengthens the connections between them. The New England Journal of Medicine published a study linking the playing of board games to the decreased incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s. The study conclusively showed that subjects who played board games were less likely to develop dementia.

In another study, older adults who enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles scored higher on standard tests of mental sharpness, even though they still showed signs of mental decline over time. Researchers explained that, even though the seniors did decline over time, they did so from a higher "starting point." This “cognitive reserve” can be seen as the brain's ability to find alternative ways to get things done. In theory, a person with greater cognitive reserve may be able to withstand pathological changes in the brain for a longer time before showing signs of dementia. In other words, your cognitive reserve is like money in the bank: the higher the level you start from, the more years you’ll have with good functioning. Improve Visual-Spatial Reasoning To solve a crossword puzzle, you need to have both a clear understanding of the puzzle and a visual and spatial representation of the puzzle. This pictorial representation of the puzzle not only makes solving it more approachable, but also improves your visual and spatial recognition and enhances your short-range memory. Jigsaw puzzles are also good for improving short-term memory. Our short-term memory helps us remember shapes and colors and visualize the bigger picture to figure out which pieces will fit together. Better visual-spatial skills help with a number of everyday tasks, including driving a car, using a map or packing a suitcase or box.

Enhance Your Mood Every time we successfully solve a puzzle – or even put one piece in the right place – our brain releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, feelings of optimism, memory, concentration and motivation. Known as the “happy hormone,” dopamine helps us strive, focus and find things interesting. This encourages us to continue working on puzzles, solving them and challenging ourselves. When we play board games with family and friends, the laughter that often accompanies the game releases another “happy hormone” – endorphins. Endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain and trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine. Endorphins act as analgesics, which means they diminish the perception of pain. Lower Your Stress Levels Puzzles may invigorate our brains, but they are also very relaxing. By concentrating on only one task – solving the puzzle – our brains go from a “beta,” or wakeful state, to an “alpha” state, which is similar to the state we’re in when we’re dreaming. This shift in consciousness comes with many benefits, including an improved mood and mindset, stress relief, increased self confidence and an ability to make deeper connections. by Karen Szabo

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Key FOODS

FOR brain-boosting activity

Antioxidants (Flavonoids and Vitamin E) These reduce cellular inflammation, which is linked to brain aging and neurodegenerative disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

B Vitamins

1, 2, 3, 6, 9 and 12 help with the development and function of brain cells.

K E Y F O O D S F O R B E T T ER The start of a new year has many ushering in thoughts of improving eating habits. Keeping this in mind, the old adage “you are what you eat” is important to consider and might actually contain more truth than ever before!

or those considering a change to a healthier diet, there is an important added benefit – boosting brain health. How can this be achieved? One way is by eating the right combination of foods to supercharge your brain. And if you’re thinking it’s too late to make such changes, it’s not. It’s never too late to start a healthy eating plan, especially one directly benefiting brain health. The brain is a vital organ responsible for running every aspect of the way our bodies function; it is the central processing unit for the entire body. Therefore, it certainly deserves time and attention – and even a little pre-planning – to keep it running at maximum capacity. And proper fuel is crucial! Small adjustments in eating habits can make a positive and long-lasting impact on health. Amber Carson, registered dietitian with Montereau, a local Life Plan retirement community, is quick to emphasize the importance of eating for a healthy mind at any age. “Whether you are 25 or 75, a diet combining nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables with good sources of omega-3 fatty acids is an easy and delicious way to improve brain health,” she says. “Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids include salmon, herring, sardines, flax seeds, chia seeds and walnuts.”

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Also known as healthy fats, these help build and repair brain cells.

According to recent research, the best brain foods include the following: 1 Fatty Fish

Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids.

2 Dark Chocolate

Contains flavonoid antioxidants

3 Berries

Strawberries, blueberries and blackberries are rich in antioxidants.

4 Nuts and Seeds

Walnuts and flaxseed contain omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.

5 Whole Grains

Grains are packed with vitamins B and E.

6 Coffee or Tea

Some of the benefits of eating a brain healthy diet include supporting both short-term and long-term brain function – meaning improved concentration, learning and memory – and decreasing risk of developing cognitive disorders. According to a recently published article by the Mayo Clinic, there is evidence linking a person’s diet to their risk of experiencing cognitive decline and dementia. “A significant amount of research points to the direct link between eating specific foods to slow brain aging by 7.5 years with the added benefit of lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.”

Although not for everyone, both drinks contain caffeine, which provides a boost in brain function.

Although many factors contribute to brain health, making a concentrated effort to eat the right foods will keep your mind and body running at an optimum level. By incorporating a few brain-boosting foods into your diet, you can make a lasting difference in your brain health and overall health. As you will see, eating healthy doesn’t have to sacrifice flavor – or that you have to cut out dessert. You can enjoy a piece of dark chocolate or serve fresh berries. Cheers to making a long-term difference in your brain health!

Contain healthy unsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids.

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7 Beans

One of the best natural sources of vitamin B.

8 Avocados

9 Eggs

Eggs are an excellent source of B vitamins.

10 Green Leafy Vegetables

Broccoli, kale and spinach contain vitamin C and flavonoid antioxidants.

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Improve your brain health with this quick, tasty recipe. Sheet Pan Orange Roasted Salmon with Purple Potatoes and Broccoli

Recipe shared by Montereau’s Amber Carson, MS, RD, LD, includes two key ingredients from the brain-boosting list.

Ingredients • 1 large head broccoli (cut into florets) • ½ pound baby purple potatoes (quartered) • 1 navel orange (sliced) • 1 yellow onion (sliced) • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • Salt and pepper • Two 6 oz. salmon filet portions

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425˚F. 2. Spray a sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray. 3. Gently toss cut baby purple potatoes and broccoli florets in olive oil and half of the garlic in a large bowl. 4. Season veggies with salt and pepper to taste. 5. Arrange potatoes and broccoli on the sheet pan making two spaces for onion slices. 6. Place four onion slices in the open space in a single layer. 7. Place one orange slice on top of each of the onion slices. 8. Roast for 20 minutes. 9. Remove vegetables from the oven and set orange slices aside. 10. Place salmon on top of the onion slices (one filet on top of two onion slices). Add the remaining garlic and season with salt and pepper. 11. Place previously roasted orange slices on top of the salmon. 12. Roast for 10 minutes or until salmon is done. 13. Remove from the oven and serve. Onion and orange slices may be discarded.

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CONSUMING SUPPLEMENTS

Before you essentially flush your money down the toilet on supplements that claim to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, do your research first.

In the AARP study experts suggested that individuals with certain other health conditions — as listed below — should be “especially careful about taking dietary supplements.”

Impact of Brain Health Supplements

Visit any health food store or vitamin supplier and you will likely notice dozens of supplements claiming to prevent Alzheimer’s disease or slow dementia. Brain health is a big concern for many older adults, as the number of people over 65 being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s continues to rise.

ince research shows that individuals who have a parent or sibling with Alzheimer’s are more likely to develop the disease, many people with family links to Alzheimer’s are seeking measures to try to prevent it. Even if you don’t have a family link to Alzheimer’s, it’s certainly tempting to try something that claims to prevent or stave off dementia.

and characterizes natural or man-made substances designed to support cognitive functioning and improve mental performance.

According to a report released in June by the AARP Global Council on Brain Health, supplements to preserve or boost memory or cognition are essentially worthless.

The substances in these products can range from simple — such as caffeine or turmeric — to complex blends of many different herbs and other ingredients sold online. The study noted that vitamins or nutrients that may be helpful in protecting brain health should be consumed in food, not supplements. A few studies have shown that those who eat seafood, which is high in omega-3, have a lower risk of declining memory and thinking skills — as well as Alzheimer’s — a benefit not obtained from taking omega-3 as a supplement.

One AARP analysis of spending on six different supplements marketed for brain health showed that adults 50 and older spent more than $93 million a month on those six supplements. That comes out to between $20 to $60 a month per person on something that has been proven ineffective. It’s estimated about 25% of adults over the age 50 take supplements to "improve" their brain health.

The report admitted to one exception to the overall caution against supplements for brain health, and it’s for those who are diagnosed as being deficient in things like B12 or B9, also known as folate. For those individuals only, the study notes, supplements may be helpful for brain health. Deficiencies of B12, for instance, have been associated with cognitive function problems, including dementia.

Unlike prescription drugs, supplements are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for effectiveness. In March, the FDA cracked down on 60 companies selling supposed brain health supplements with names like Cogni-Flex and Mind Ignite.

About 5 to 15% of Americans over age 50 have a B12 deficiency, which can be tied to a gastrointestinal absorption problem and can also be affected by factors like aging.

However, if you’re turning to supplements as a brain health solution, studies have shown you may want to start looking elsewhere.

The authors of the AARP study found evidence lacking to recommend any type of supplement for brain health for most adults. They did note that small studies have proven that DHA (an omega-3 fatty acid) supplements may help those who already have mild cognitive impairment, which is often a precursor of Alzheimer’s. The scientific classification of these supplements and their ingredients is called nootropics. The term was coined by psychologist Corneliu E. Giurgea in 1972 20

Your doctor can conduct a simple blood test determine if you have a deficiency. A deficiency can be eliminated with either B12 supplements or shots, sometimes resulting in a reversal of cognitive symptoms. Before you essentially flush your money down the toilet on supplements that claim to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, do your research first. According to multiple studies, you are likely better off investing in improving your diet, sleep and exercise to improve brain health. by Lindsay Morris

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People on blood thinners or certain other medications.

Such medications include blood thinners, heart medications, steroids and drugs that affect the immune system. Sudden increases in your vitamin K intake, for example, decrease the effect of the blood thinner Coumadin.

People who are about to have surgery.

The report cites warnings from the American College of Surgeons that herbal medications such as echinacea, garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, kava, saw palmetto, St. John's wort and valerian can increase risks during surgery.

People who have cancer.

The study notes that some vitamins and supplements can worsen the effects of cancer.

People who have mild cognitive impairment.

Melatonin, which has been included in some brain health supplements, has proven at least somewhat useful in helping Baby Boomers sleep (which in turn might help preserve their brain health.) However, the authors of the AARP study cite other studies showing that if you are cognitively impaired, taking melatonin can increase the risk of falls. While no significant studies have proven that supplements are helpful to improving brain health, people continue to spend money on them. Often, people decide it’s easier to take a pill than to make a diet and lifestyle change.

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STRUGGLE Seniors and Mental Health

Most people recognize the importance of maintaining good physical health as they age – eating right, exercising regularly and getting adequate sleep in order to ensure a strong, able body. However, fewer seniors realize the important role good mental health plays, not only in their cognitive processes, but also in their overall health and wellbeing. While mental health problems cut across every demographic, many of these issues tend to be under-identified in older populations, both by healthcare professionals and individuals themselves, and the stigma that still surrounds these conditions can make people reluctant to seek help. Given that good mental health is essential to healthy aging, it’s crucial for seniors to be aware of challenges they face and how to overcome them.

STATISTICS According to the World Health Organization

20% OF ADULTS age 60 and over suffer from a mental or neurological disorder.

5% SUFFER FROM DEMENTIA 7% SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION Anxiety disorders affect 3.8% of the world’s older population

Frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed substance use problems

affect almost 1% It’s important for seniors, their healthcare providers and their loved ones to be aware of the critical influence mental health exerts on every aspect of a senior’s wellbeing.

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The risk of suicide in the senior population is a serious issue. Deaths from self-harm among people age 60 and older account for approximately a quarter of total suicide deaths. The CDC states that older men have the highest suicide rate of any age group. Men 85 years or older have a suicide rate of 45.23 per 100,000, as compared to an overall rate of 11.01 per 100,000 for all ages.

Depression Depression is the most predominant mental health problem among older adults, often impairing physical, mental and social functioning. It can also complicate the treatment and course of chronic diseases. On average, Hispanic adults age 50 or older report more current depression than other ethnicities, and older women report a diagnosis of depression more often than older men. Although depression affects many seniors, when diagnosed, it’s one of the most successfully treated illnesses. According to the CDC, in 80% of cases involving depression, the condition is treatable. However, like many health related issues, it can often be untreated or undertreated in older adults. “Depression is not a normal part of aging. As we age, we normally don’t get depressed,” notes Deborah Tommey, a licensed professional counselor and the behavioral health consultant at LIFE Senior Services. “Many people think depression is normal for older people, but it’s really not.” While there are often multiple risk factors for mental health problems at any point in life, seniors can experience specific stressors that are more common as they age. Reduced mobility, chronic pain, frailty and other health problems associated with aging can be stressful in and of themselves. Older people are also more likely to experience changes in socioeconomic circumstances with retirement, as well as the loss of loved ones as they age. All of these things can contribute to isolation, loneliness or psychological distress. Loss “The biggest issues, and they go hand-in-hand with depression, are grief and loss,” Tommey explains. “As we age, we have a lot of losses, and I don’t just mean death – loss of a friend, loss of a job due to retirement, perhaps giving up driving. If you don't deal and cope with these losses as

they come, you can carry a lot of grief and become depressed and anxious.” Access to good social and emotional support is associated with reduced risk of mental illness, physical illness and mortality. In addition to seeking help from medical professionals, social support services are key to addressing depression and other mental health issues. Tommey recommends exploring support groups for grief and loss as one way to deal with depression. “Research shows a combination of talk therapy and a mild antidepressant can be effective,” Tommey says. “A support group that helps you learn to separate out all those losses and recognize all of the changes and how it’s normal to feel kind of sad and down can help.” Because social isolation can contribute to depression and anxiety, Tommey believes it’s important for older adults to make an effort to stay engaged and connected. “It’s really important not to become isolated,” she comments. “It’s good to have a support system.” Tommey suggests researching community calendars, senior living communities and magazines like this one to seek out opportunities to socialize. “Everybody needs to be by themselves at times, but you also need to be around others. At least one or two times a week, have some type of activity,” she says. “Talk to somebody in person or on the phone.” Mental health and physical health are interdependent. Maintaining both is crucial for everyone and essential for happy, healthy aging. Our senior population makes meaningful contributions to society in all kinds of ways – as friends, family, volunteers and employees. It’s important to everyone that senior mental health is a priority. by Julie Wenger Watson www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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ACROSS 1. What hares and rheas are 5. Plant with pods known as “ladies’ fingers” 8. Saturn’s largest moon 9. Permeable water-bearing stratum 11. Bat 13. Rutherford, the “father of nuclear physics” 14. ___ access memory 17. Very rapid, as growth 20. Potential producer of a calf 21. Plain where a gaucho might roam 22. Vocalization of a humpback whale 23. Notable occasion in April (2 words)

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A cryptogram is a message written in code. Your challenge is to decode this message. Each letter has been swapped with another letter. Using the keyboard below first choose the coded letter then choose the letter you think it stands for. Six hints have been given in the keyboard for each of the two puzzles. All letters may not be represented.

CRYPTOGRAM Code

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ou likely have either attended or hosted a game night. While you typically think of game night being held in someone’s home, Tulsa entrepreneur Eric Fransen opened up a storefront downtown that embodies the “game night” concept. Shuffles Board Game Café is located in the historic Archer building in the Tulsa Arts District in downtown Tulsa. The space is open, warm and inviting. Right when you walk it, you know you’re in a space designed to interact with one another and celebrate the fun of games! Our LIFE Senior Services team decided to go to Shuffles for a Friday lunch. We picked Friday lunch for a couple of reasons. This is the only time during the weekday they’re open for lunch, parking was much easier to find during the workweek, and they have free-play lunch, which means you don’t have to purchase a game pass to play the games they have available (as long as you spend $10 on food and/or drinks). Depending on the day of the week, game passes, which allow you unlimited access to their game library, range from $3 to $6 per person.

According to their website, their game library contains nearly 800 games and they’ve spent nearly 900 hours preparing the games for commercial use. The game fee helps them track frequency of play and repair or replace game pieces (or entire games) so everyone’s gaming experience is top notch. In addition, Shuffles’ staff members are excellent game navigators – helping you choose a game and even learn how to play it. If you’d like to scope out what games they have in their library, visit their website and click the “Library” tab at the top of the page. They even have an “Explore New Games” tab on their website, which can help you find a game you might like based on games you already enjoy. Now, let’s get down to the food! Our large group ordered nearly every appetizer (prices range from about $9 to $15) on the menu, including the potstickers, tempura broccoli, fried pickles, spinach dip, pimento cheese dip and charcuterie plate. For reference, the only one we didn’t order was the frites – basically French fries with rosemary, garlic, parmesan and olive oil. While all the appetizers were tasty, the one that really impressed me was the tempura broccoli. This dish featured bite-sized battered and fried broccoli, served with a sweet hot sambal sauce and a tangy

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ultimate grilled cheese creamy dressing for dipping. These were crispy, crunchy and delicious – the sauces were perfect complements too. My follow-up favorites were the potstickers and charcuterie plate. The fried pickles were made with sweet pickles, which I hadn’t seen before. I think they would have been a top contender, but I’m more of a dill pickle fan. For our main meals (prices range from $8 to $15), we sampled the fish tacos (fried catfish, slaw, house-made lime aioli and cilantro on grilled white corn tortillas), the ultimate grilled cheese (sourdough filled with smoked gouda, dill Havarti, muenster cheeses with onions and pepperoncinis), and the turkey club (oven-roasted turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and black pepper aioli). Some of the group was full from the appetizers, so they ordered the soup du jour, which was tomato bisque on the day we visited. Every single thing was wonderful. I especially enjoyed the turkey club. The turkey slices were thick – think Thanksgiving portions – and the black pepper aioli elevated a simple turkey sandwich to a new heights. The grilled cheese (with a side of the tomato bisque) received very top marks too. The dinner menu serves as the lunch menu. Shuffles also serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday and has a full-service bar. There are also a variety of adult (and virgin) milkshakes on the menu. Visit Shuffles’ website for a calendar of events, including trivia nights, $1.50 chicken tenders, half-priced game passes and karaoke. by Erin Shackelford, Managing Editor

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HEALTHY AGING and comes in the form of lifting weights or Pilates, and it’s stretching exercises that keep golden agers flexible. It’s also important to consider balance training to help prevent falls and encourage physical stability. So where can you get plugged in? For line dancing, Tai Chi, functional movement, pickleball, ping-pong, walking, chair exercise, yoga, women's basketball, Zumba Gold and more, LIFE’s two Senior Centers are great places to start engaging your brain in physical – and social – activities.

People maintain exercise regimens to target a variety of troublesome parts of their bodies. Some may want to keep their waistline in check, another may desire to bulk up their physique while still others may wish to strengthen their core. But working out can have an impact on an unsuspected part of your body … your brain! To explore that concept a little deeper, let’s consider some basic brain facts.

s it turns out, the brain weighs about three pounds and utilizes 100 billion neurons. It processes 70,000 thoughts daily at a speed of 300 miles per hour. Pretty impressive, right? But, there’s a downside. Crow’s feet and gray hair are physical signs of aging, and according to www.healthybrains.org, the brain shows signs of aging too. As we age, the brain begins to shrink in size and its ability to process slows down. Gray Matter Does Matter While exercising to nurture your physical body is important, it’s also critical to your mental wellness. If you aren’t already taking part in an exercise regimen, consider taking the below steps to start sweating it out to better brain health!

Step One:

Visit Your Doctor Get a quick checkup before starting a fitness program. Your physician can assess your current fitness level, let you know if it’s safe to start exercising and what exercises may be best for you.

Step Two:

Get Moving Sustained aerobics, like biking, swimming, walking or running, guards existing brain cells and

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encourages the growth of new ones. According to a study by the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, there is a direct connection in between ongoing, long-standing exercise and the part of the brain that deals with long-term memories – the hippocampus.

Step Three:

Keep Moving So how much is enough when it comes to exercise? A general rule of thumb is about 30 minutes daily for three to five days per week. Another measurement to shoot for is about 10,000 steps per day. Now, that can be a little daunting to track, but technology can help. There are fancy wristwatch trackers, like Fitbit and Apple iWatch, but there are also basic pedometers you can buy for less than $15 at Walmart. Most smartphones also have a health app that comes with the device. When your phone is on you, it tracks your steps all day!

Step Four:

Remember Popeye Cartoon personality Popeye was characterized by his bulging biceps and strength. Although he credited eating canned spinach for his muscles, he more than likely did a little strength training. While it is imperative to do some aerobic activity, strength training needs to be stirred into the mix

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“Members often come in shy from being home all day, and they make friends. They come for lunch, hear guest speakers and become interactive with people helping their mental, physical, social, spiritual, vocational and emotional well-being. It helps them because they are participating and moving,” Powders said. LIFE's Senior Center at East Side is located at East Side Christian Church at 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. Tours are available. Schedule one by calling (918) 744-6760. LIFE's Senior Center at Southminster can be found at Southminster Presbyterian Church at 3500 S. Peoria Ave. You can schedule tours of this facility by calling (918) 703-9454. Both centers are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. An annual membership costs $40 per person and includes access to both facilities. Another fitness option is the Tulsa Walking Club, a group of walking enthusiasts who enjoy the outdoors. Trails are 10K or 5K long with about 20 scheduled events yearly. These events are non-competitive and walkers can move at their own pace, stop for lunch, rest and then finish when they’re ready. To learn about the variety of established trails and for more information, visit Tulsa Walking Club’s website at https://sites. google.com/site/tulsawalkingclub/. by Chris Putnam

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Word search: Puzzles Find and circle all of the words.

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Hink Pinks Hink Pinks are fun rhyming word riddles. The answer to the riddle is a pair of words that rhyme with each other. For example: Large Feline would be Fat Cat. These will make you think! Answers on page 39. Pig squeal ___________________________________________________ Unusual seat ___________________________________________________ Weak man ___________________________________________________ Ship saying ___________________________________________________ Nightbird grimace ___________________________________________________ Bogus earth movement ___________________________________________________ Penitentiary letters ___________________________________________________ Sharp speech impediment ___________________________________________________ Shovel up the droppings ___________________________________________________ Test expert ___________________________________________________ © 2013 Wuzzles & Puzzles

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Noteworthy

Events to Inspire, Educate and Motivate!

More Games to Play

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Get in the Game

When the owners of The Bridge Studio of Tulsa opted to retire in January, Tulsa could have lost a great venue for devotees of the card game. Luckily, some of the members decided to breathe new life into the club, and on January 1, the new Route 66 Bridge Club opens as a nonprofit club. The location is the same – 6205 E. 61st St., Tulsa – and efforts are underway to introduce new players to the game. Playing bridge has been shown to increase memory and mental acuity in a very challenging and enjoyable way. There are basically two types of the card game: party or “rubber” bridge and duplicate. Many people come to the game by playing party bridge, and as they gain experience and skill, players may opt for competitive duplicate bridge. In duplicate, all partners play the same “boards” or hands, which are passed from table to table. At the end of the game, all results are compared and scored by percentages. The goal is to accumulate points in these American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned games. Players who accumulate 500 points – not an easy task – earn the coveted title of Life Master. The Route 66 Bridge Club is designed to encourage and support bridge play among people at all skill levels. Beginner and intermediate lessons are available throughout the week, and the facility has been renovated to offer a warm and inviting environment. In February, newcomers and those who have only played bridge casually can take advantage of a special offer: free EasyBridge lessons on Saturday mornings in February. The two-hour sessions will be held at the club address from 10 a.m. to noon. Players can continue after the free lessons at $8 a session or the discounted rate of $7 for pre-purchased tickets. The location at the northeast corner of 61st and Sheridan (Park Plaza) is designed to be convenient and accessible to new and existing members. In addition to having fun and building skills, bridge players enjoy free coffee and snacks. For more information, call Carol at (918) 232-0666 or visit www.route66bridgeclub.org.

Since games and puzzles have been shown to contribute to brain health, more and more older adults seek out opportunities to challenge themselves by playing games. There are a number of places around town where people who want to play board, card or tile games can join the fun. LIFE’s two Senior Centers provide social activities and classes to improve fitness and fun. For a $40 annual membership fee, members can take advantage of a number of free and low-cost activities. For those interested in games, Melodie Powders, senior center and active aging coordinator, says people can drop by the LIFE Senior Center at East Side almost any time and find a game in progress. But, the centers also have scheduled activities: Southminster • 3500 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa • (918) 749-2623 • Mahjong – Tuesdays • 12:30 p.m. • Canasta, Chess and Skip-Bo – Fridays • 1:30 p.m. • Bingo – Twice a month after lunch on Fridays East Side • 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave., Tulsa • (918) 744-6760 • Advanced bridge – Thursdays • 10:30 a.m. • Bingo – Twice a month after lunch on Tuesdays

The Owasso Community Center located at 301 S. Cedar St. in Owasso has special programming for older adults and virtually all of their offerings are free for participants. Membership in the center is even free. The Owasso Community Center can be reached at (918) 272-3903. People can drop in most days and find some type of game in progress. Brain games like word search puzzles are available for the taking. Scheduled games include: • Scrabble – Mondays • 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. • Bingo – Tuesdays • 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. • Mahjong – Wednesdays • 1:30 to 4 p.m. •M exican train dominoes – Second and fourth Wednesdays • 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Board game night – Fridays • 5 to 8 p.m. Some of Tulsa’s parks also offer game playing in their community centers. According to the Winter 2020 Program Guide, Hicks Park at 3443 S. Mingo

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Road in Tulsa hosts free bunco play on the first and third Wednesday each month from 10 a.m. to noon. The Broken Arrow Senior Center schedule wasn’t available at our deadline, but they often have games of canasta, party bridge, Pinochle and train dominoes on the schedule.

Tai Chi for Balance – and More

Tulsa’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program works with volunteers age 55 and up, so it seemed only natural when volunteers stepped up to be trained and certified to teach “Tai Chi – Moving for Better Balance.” After completing training and certification through Gina Wozencraft with the Creek County Health Department, RSVP now has seven certified volunteer instructors who have seen the benefits of Tai Chi for themselves and are enthusiastic about teaching others.

RSVP offers free, 12-week classes throughout the year at four area locations. Classes teach eight of the 24 traditional Tai Chi forms to build strength and improve balance in order to prevent the likelihood of falling. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of non-fatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults in this country. The classes allow participants to effortlessly move every muscle and joint in the body. Participants have reported not only improved balance, but also increased mobility, lower stress, reduced pain and new friendships made with classmates. RSVP kicks off 2020 with these classes: • Berryhill Fire Station Community Room 5911 W. 41st St. • 1 to 2 p.m. beginning January 7 or 9 (choose one) • Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. • 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. beginning January 2 • Case Community Center 1050 Wikiwa Road, Sand Springs • Noon to 1 p.m. beginning January 14 or 16 (choose one) • LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. beginning March 12. For more information on any of these classes, call GaryAnn at RSVP at (918) 2808656 or email garyann@rsvptulsa.org. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Test your knowledge and give your brain a boost during LIFE’s Trivia Event! This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Tuesday, January 21 • 1 p.m. LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa, OK 74112

Reservations are requested. To save your seat, call (918) 744-6760 by Monday, January 20.

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CALENDAR Festivals Events Rose District Ice Rink

Through January 5 • Times vary $12 skate rental • $8 without skates 418 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (405) 923-8345 Arvest WinterFest

Ice skating & more Through January 5 • Times vary $12 skate rental • $8 without skates Next to BOK Center 200 S. Denver Ave. • Tulsa (918) 894-4520 Celebrity Attractions Presents: “Miss Saigon”

To submit a calendar item, contact Associate Editor Emily Fox at efox@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000, ext. 1207. Trivia Challenge

Open to the public January 21 • 1 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760 Green Country Home & Garden Show

January 24 – 26 • Hours vary • Free Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 523-2003

Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show

January 28 – February 2 • Times vary • $10 Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 519-1210 Movie Night at the Museum

Through January 5 Showtimes vary • $34-$94 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 101 E. 3rd St. • Tulsa (918) 596-7111

Free popcorn & drinks compliments of Bank of Commerce January 31 • 7 p.m. • Free Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd. • Claremore (918) 906-7258 • www.willrogers.com

Round Up Boys Perform

2 Friends & Junk Craft Show

Live music with dinner purchase January 4 • 7 – 10 p.m. Swamp House 1529 E. 3rd St. • Tulsa (918) 607-3600 Winter Farmer’s Market

January 4 & 18 • 8:30 a.m. – Noon • Free Kendall Whittier Neighborhood Lewis Ave. & Admiral Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 636-8419 Chamber Music Tulsa Presents: Parthenia Viol Consort

With Sherezade Panthaki, soprano January 5 • 3 p.m. • $25 St. John’s Episcopal Church 4200 S. Atlanta Pl. • Tulsa (918) 587-3802 www.chambermusictulsa.org Second Saturday Silents: “West of Zanzibar” (1928)

January 11 • 11 a.m. • $5 Circle Cinema • 10 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 592-3456 • www.circlecinema.com Mid-Continent Kennel Club of Tulsa Dog Show

Conformation, obedience & agility trials; all breeds January 11 & 12 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. • $6 Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 694-1854

January 31 & February 1 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • $6 Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (620) 515-3301 Chamber Music Tulsa Presents: Daedalus Quartet

February 2 2:15 p.m. lecture • 3 p.m. concert $25 in advance • $35 at door Tulsa Performing Arts Center 101 E. 3rd St. • Tulsa (918) 587-3802 www.chambermusictulsa.org

Sapulpa Trolley & Train Exhibit

Monday – Friday • 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. • Free Tulsa Sapulpa Union Railway 701 E. Dewey • Sapulpa (918) 224-1515

Classes, Meetings Seminars Book Club

Everyone welcome January 2 • 10 a.m. • Free 5400 South Apartments 4700 E. 54th St. • Tulsa (918) 496-9270

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Defensive Driving Class

AAA monthly class for drivers of all ages; may enable those who complete the class to receive discount on auto insurance January 4 • 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. • $50 Tulsa Police Dept., Mingo Valley Station 10122 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (877) 457-0711 www.aaa.com/driverservices Sheet Pan Cooking

Presented by OSU Extension Center January 14 • 5:30 p.m. • Free Creek County Literacy Program 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa (918) 224-9647 Tulsa Metro Retired Educators Association

Tulsa Historical Society presentation on Early Tulsa Churches & Schools; public welcome January 21 • 10 a.m. • Free TPS Education Service Center 3027 S. New Haven • Tulsa (918) 232-0575 Monthly Meeting & Program

Presented by Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Indian Nation Camp January 23 • 6:30 p.m. • Free Herman & Kate Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 663-1228 LOUD for LIFE

Parkinson’s voice maintenance class Tuesdays • Noon – 1 p.m. • Free Swallowing & Neurological Rehabilitation, Inc. 2121 S. Columbia Ave. • Tulsa (918) 928-4700 • www.tulsasnr.com Vintage Voices Singing Group

For members of LIFE’s Senior Centers ($40 annual membership fee) Thursdays • 10 a.m. • Free for members LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 3500 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 749-2623 Diabetes Empowerment & Education Program (DEEP)

Free six-week class for seniors with diabetes. Contact Ability Resources for locations & times of a class near you (918) 592-1235

Support Groups

LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups

Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline • (800) 272-3900 Free respite with 24 hour notice LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Broken Arrow January 10 • 10 – 11 a.m. • Free 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow Call (918) 664-9000, ext. 1510 for respite LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Central January 2 • 5 – 6 p.m. • Free 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Call (918) 664-9000, ext. 1171 for respite LIFE’s Adult Day Health at North January 21 • 4 – 5 p.m. • Free 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa Call (918) 664-9000, ext. 1323 for respite Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group

For people who have lost hearing later in life; speaker Sarah Jameson, OK Equipment Distribution Program January 9 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Total Source for Hearing-Loss and Access 8740 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (918) 832-8742 • www.tsha.cc OK Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

January 17 • 1 p.m. • Free Prairie House Assisted Living and Memory Care 2450 N. Stone Ridge Dr. • Broken Arrow (918) 747-3747 Coffee & Conversation

Bring your loved one for a special planned activity January 21 • 10 a.m. • Free Oxford Glen Memory Care Residence 11113 E. 103rd St. N • Owasso (918) 376-4810 • RSVP bbullard@oxfordseniorliving.com Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Support Group

January 21 • 6 – 7 p.m. • Free Swallowing & Neurological Rehabilitation, Inc. 2121 S. Columbia Ave. • Tulsa (918) 928-4700 • www.tulsasnr.com OK Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

January 22 • 2 p.m. • Free Central Tech in Sapulpa 1720 S. Main St. • Sapulpa (918) 227-1586

Parkinson’s & Caregiver Support Group

January 23 • 1 – 3 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 978-7103

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Tulsa Ostomy Support Group

Tulsa Elks Lodge #946

January 23 • 6:45 p.m. • Free University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 446-8542

Wednesdays 7 p.m. West Coast beginning lessons 8 p.m. West Coast intermediate dance lessons Free Elks members • $5 nonmembers Tulsa Elks Lodge #946 5335 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-1699

GriefShare

13-week series with afternoon or evening choice; cost is $15 workbook January 29 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • 6:30 – 8 p.m. Asbury United Methodist Church Family Room 6767 S. Mingo Rd. • Tulsa (918) 392-1146 Alzheimer’s Support Group

February 3 • 5:30 p.m. • Free Boston Avenue United Methodist Church 1301 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 583-5181

Dancing

Lake Keystone Square Dance Club

January 3 & 17 • 7:30 p.m. • $4 Memorial Drive United Methodist Church 7903 E. 15th St. • Tulsa (918) 740-5419 Beginning Square Dance Lessons

January 9 – April 2 Thursdays • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. • $25 for series Memorial Community Center 8310 E. 15th St. • Tulsa (918) 269-6750 • www.nesquaredance.com Belles & Beaus Square Dance Club

January 14 & 28 • $4 7 p.m. Workshop • 7:30 p.m. Dance St. Marks Methodist Church 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-7277

Saturday Night Dances

Live bands, large dance floor; nonsmoking Saturdays • 7:30 $6 members • $8 nonmembers Moose Lodge 862 • 7th & Garnett • Tulsa (918) 437-8850

Fitness

Tai Chi Chuan Yang Form – Slow Set

Come brainstorm how you envision 2020. We will explore the most effective goal-setting tools, creating your personal vision board and developing a vision of what you want in your life. Learn how to visualize your dreams and make them come true.

Mondays • 10 – 11:15 a.m. $15/session • $50/month West Oak Village, Craft Room 1002 S. Fairfax Ave. • Skiatook (918) 633-8890 Ballet Barre Balance Class

Mondays • 12:30 – 1 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 • Free Tai Chi

Rock Steady Boxing

For People with Parkinson’s Tuesdays & Thursdays • 6:30 p.m. $15/class • $85/month Impact Fitness at The Farm Shopping Center 6570 E. 51st St., Ste. A • Tulsa (918) 516-8482 • www.tulsa.rsbaffiliate.com Advanced Pickleball

Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. • Free Fridays • 1 – 2 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903

For members of LIFE’s Senior Centers ($40 annual membership fee) Tuesdays & Thursdays • 12:30 p.m. Free for members LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 3500 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 749-2623

Dance for Parkinson’s Disease

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

Classes exploring movement & music for people with Parkinson’s Tuesdays • 2 – 3 p.m. • Free Tulsa Ballet • 1212 E. 45th Pl. • Tulsa (918) 574-8499

Presented by Creek County Health Dept. and Creek County Literacy Program Tuesdays • 10 a.m. • Free Creek County Literacy Program 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa (918) 224-9647

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Interested in feeling better? Looking for low-impact exercise? Laughter yoga could be the answer. Laughter yoga is an easy, fun exercise that improves physical and mental health. Most exercises are chair-based and all exercises can be modified. No yoga mat required.

Moderate Yoga with Lucy Weberling

Clog Dancing Lessons

Beginning Line Dancing

Laughter Yoga

Wednesdays, January 8 & 22 • 1 – 2 p.m. LaFortune Community Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • Reservations Requested • (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181

Featuring The Round Up Boys Mondays • 6:30 p.m. • $5 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377 • www.baseniors.org Presented by Turtle Creek Cloggers Mondays • 5:45 – 8:30 p.m. Thursdays • 6 – 8 p.m. • $4 LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 627-0067

Senior & Caregiver Community Education

Mondays • $20/month • $15/members 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. beginners 6 – 7 p.m. advanced Tulsa Garden Center Mansion 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 576-5155 admin@tulsagardencenter.org

For members of LIFE’s Senior Centers ($40 annual membership fee) Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30 a.m. • Free for members LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760

Broken Arrow Senior Center Dances

LIFE EDU

Vision “U” 2020

Friday, January 10 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. LIFE Senior Services Broken Arrow, 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow Free • Reservations Requested • (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181

Compassion Fatigue Learn about effective tools and strategies to prevent and manage common stressors among caregivers. Taking care of a loved one shouldn’t mean neglecting your own health. Wednesday, January 29 • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Legacy Plaza, Conference Center • 5330 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • Reservations Requested • (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181

Basics of Medicare This seminar offers education for anyone looking to understand Medicare, anyone who is new to Medicare and anyone who is soon to be eligible for Medicare. The seminar is presented by the Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services and covers the basics of Medicare and what you need to know to make an informed decision about your coverage options. This seminar is intended for Medicare beneficiaries and 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, January 15 • 10 a.m. – Noon Legacy Plaza, Conference Center • 5330 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • Reservations Required • (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189

LIFE’S SENIOR CENTERS With two locations in midtown Tulsa, LIFE’s Senior Centers offer a combination of social, creative, educational, fitness and health activities for adults age 50 and older. The centers are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and membership is only $40 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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PEOPLE & PLACES

Residents of Senior Star at Burgundy Place pitch in to plant spring flowers on the patio.

Jim Hefley and others at Senior Star at Burgundy Place were recognized for their services on Veteran’s Day. Hefley displays the patriotic, personalized quilt he received from Northeast Oklahoma Quilts of Valor.

Residents from Senior Star at Woodland Terrace ventured out to the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks. Their favorite part was seeing and exploring the new sea turtle exhibit.

Senior Star at Woodland Terrace residents enjoyed a three-day trip to Branson, MO, filled with delicious food, fabulous shows and lots of laughter.

Veterans at LIFE’s North Adult Day Health Center were honored on Veteran’s Day with hero pins and red poppy flower boutonnieres.

Zarrow Pointe hosted a free workshop on stress management in partnership with the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI) and the OU-TU School of Community Medicine. The workshop highlighted key stress triggers for seniors and recommended ways to combat them.

Nancy Teasley, a resident at The Parke Assisted Living, has drawn some "Famous Faces of Oklahoma" for Gilcrease Museum. She has created these spectacular masterpieces for the last 25 years to help decorate their annual event in which they celebrate the museum interns.

The residents at Senior Star at Woodland Terrace Orval Tanner displays his miniature furniture that he expertly created beautiful Halloween inspired art pieces makes by hand in his apartment at LIFE's Vintage Housing to get them in the spooky spirit. complex in Collinsville.

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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. Veteran owned and operated. Call Thomas Fink, owner/ technician, for free estimate (918) 636-6303.

CEMETERY LOTS

Calvary Cemetery Calvary Cemetery, section 7, Way of the Cross. Two side-byside spaces lot 204, space 6 and lot 207, space 4. $6400 for both. Blank headstone available. Truly a beautiful view. Call (405) 273-7071 or email lala55king@ yahoo.com. Memorial Park Two beautiful spaces in prestigious Memorial Park at 51st and Memorial in Tulsa. Current value is $2,850 each. Will sell both for $4,500. Located in section 49, lot 155, spaces 5 and 6. Call (918) 697-3638. Original Veterans Fields of Honor Located in Floral Haven. 2 plots side-by-side in the sold out Veterans Fields of Honor. Can be used as 2 side-by-side or 2 sideby-side double stack. Current value is $11,000. Asking $7,000 for both or $4,500 each. Call (918) 695-5169. Spaces at Memorial Park 12 spaces for sale. Section 34, Lot 416, Spaces 1-12. No burials there and no markers. Current value is $26,400. Will sell all 12 for $25,200 or $2,150 each individually. If interested, contact Oxley.Plots@gmail.com.

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COMPUTER SERVICES

Does Technology Frustrate You? Honest, patient, ethical help with your pc, router, wifi, cell phone, email, streaming, camera, password recovery, etc. 30 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 Health 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.

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. We specialize in senior transitions, with over 20 years in the senior housing market. My team includes realtors, moving company, senior housing and attorneys if needed. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Atulsa@aol.com also Facebook 2MSestatesalestulsa for a Free consultation. Downsizing? Transitioning to a Nursing Facility? Whatever the case, choosing the right Estate Sale Company makes that next step easier. For over 13 years, people from all over Tulsa & Green Country have trusted I Heart Estate Sales for their Estate Sale needs. Call I Heart Estate Sales at (918) 759-1384 for your free, no obligation consultation. www.IHeartEstateSales.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 at (866) 664-9009. Need A New Medicare Plan? The Medicare Supplement Store at Promenade Mall is your “One-Stop-Shop” for Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans,

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& Drug Plans. We can give you a quote from top-rated carriers like: Aetna, Blue Cross, Humana, GlobalHealth, UnitedHealthCare, Mutual of Omaha and others. For information, call Bob Archer today (918) 814-5550.

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.

AAA Lawns & More Total lawn care. Lawn Mowing. Snow removal. Gutter cleanup. Specialist in fence/property line lawn clean-up. Stump grinding and small tree work. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteran-owned. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. 918) 361-1299.

Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 19th 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. Dryer vent cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/ trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394.

GARDENING/LAWN CARE

Green Hibiscus Lawn & Garden Services Scheduled garden maintenance (weeding, planting, mulching). Garden bed design and installation. Hedge & shrub trimming. Tree pruning & removal. Leaf clean up. Hauling green debris. Call Charles (918) 636-0298. 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. Mower Repair / Maintenance All brands - Riders, ZTR's, Walk-behinds, UTV’s / ATV’s. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869.zNew Season Lawn & Tree LLC Always accepting new customers. Fall clean-up available. Mowing, trimming, leaf and debris removal, fence line trim/cleanup, leaf mulching, flower beds. Tree pruning/thinning and removal. Shrub and hedge trimming/shaping of all sizes. Pressure washing driveway, decks, siding. ISA Certified Arborist. Fully insured with verified references. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Call Todd (918) 639-2262. www.newseasonlawnandtree.com.

HOME REPAIR/REMODELING A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements. Whether you’re

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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) 8559216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount.... call us now. 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. 30+ years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured. (918) 378-2858. 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.

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Free Storm Inspection Do you have a leaky roof? Call for free inspection/emergency tarp service. Small roof repair free for seniors. We provide patient, honest and ethical help through any insurance claims. Call Carmen at (918) 688-7453. Proof Construction, 1924 W. Albany St., Broken Arrow. Other services include patios, outdoor kitchens, etc. Handyman & Construction Services 30 Years Experience! All Handicap Accessories grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors. Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig (918) 892-4168. RDA Remodeling, LLC We offer home repair services, full remodeling and insulation. Call (918) 209-5766. 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. Scrap Metal Haul Off Free haul off/pick up of appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, hot water tanks and any scrap metal. Call John at (918) 313-4405.

HOUSING

5400 South Senior Independent Community Affordable 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment / town homes non-smoking community. Call for a tour (918) 496-9270. House For Sale (Seniors 55+) Stately single-story home in Glenoak, an amenity rich and gated Tulsa enclave. Fantastic floor plan is ideal for entertaining and everyday living alike with a large living room, formal dining, breakfast room and granite chef’s kitchen. Master suite with private patio. Large front porch and a 400 sq ft climate controlled Florida room. Call Cliff at (918) 742-0550. Senior Friendly Duplex For Rent Senior friendly duplex with 2 bedrooms and 2 bath is available. Located at 75th & Birmingham by ORU this updated unit provides necessities for seniors. 24 hour

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security. Also, available next door is a Master Suite for rent with live-in owner. Call for pricing (918) 491-9929.

preparing meals. I provide 12/24 hour shifts at an affordable cost. Please call Delia at (405) 714-8016 for more information.

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 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

Companion Solutions We are a non-medical care service offering a wide range of services custom tailored to fit your needs. We can help with errands/shopping, drs appointments, meal preparation, light housekeeping, wellness checks, medication reminders or companion care. Contact us today for a free consultation (918) 998-2273 (CARE).

LEGAL

Need Legal Help? Call Me First. Ramona Jones, Attorney at Law. Wills, trusts, deeds, advance directives, powers of attorney, divorces, civil, DUI, criminal, guardianships, adoptions and more. Also paperwork for limited scope representation. Credit cards accepted. 1437 South Boulder, Ste. 160, Tulsa, OK (918) 585-2255.

MOBILITY EQUIPMENT/REPAIR Mobility City of Tulsa We repair scooters, power chairs, lift chairs, wheelchairs, etc. Friendly service at our retail store or at your home with our mobile van. We also rent and sell all types of mobility equipment. Great deals on new and used items. (918) 600-2112.

MOVERS

Tulsa Movers Dependable Movers! Low Rates. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts. Call (918) 734-2181.

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 ASSISTANCE

Compassionate Senior Services Do you or a loved one need help with grocery shopping? Maybe help with meals? Or maybe just a companion to visit with or play games with? If this sounds like you or someone you know. Please Call, Christie at (918) 934-7986. Financial Organizer/Liaison Do you or a loved one need help keeping up with mail, balancing a checkbook, paying bills, making phone calls, organizing or preparing for tax time? I can help! I will work with you or act as a liaison between family members. Call or email me to discuss options. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259, esc9315@gmail.com

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.

Bobbi and Bob’s Personal & Business Assistance Run errands; grocery and personal shopping; transportation to medical appointments, beauty shop, airport or other local destinations; organize home; handle medical insurance claims; provide administrative and secretarial support; wait for deliveries and repairmen at your home. Call Bobbi Warshaw at (918) 852-5302 email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net

HALO Medical Alarms Worried about falling? HALO provides medical alert services for those at home or on the go who may need help in an emergency. HALO allows you to get help at the push of a button which is worn as a necklace or wristband. We offer a variety of choices to best fit your needs. Check out the HALO products at our retail store - Mobility City at 61st & Sheridan. (918) 392-0566 or 877-747-HALO (4256)

Caring Hands Specialized one on one care for you or your loved one from a licensed nurse. Services I provide for you or your loved one: Companionship, sitter, light housekeeping, and

Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or My Shop With 35 years’ experience, I can help with all of your hairstyling needs. I will come to your home, the hospital, rehab or you can come to my shop. In-

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shop special: haircut $7 for first time customers only and perms for $45. Senior special pricing can’t be beat! Available Tuesday – Saturday. A Mane Event hairstyling, located near 11th and Yale at 937 South Canton. Call Mary Wilkinson at (918) 834-2686. Salon Retro Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. This month’s special - First time customers receive one of the following for $12: Haircut or Style or Manicure. $45 for cut and perm. Pedicures are $20. Very Experienced Hairdressers! Come see us in Midtown at Highland Plaza, 5661 East 41st Street (corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440.

PET CARE

Home Veterinary Care Experience Tulsa’s most convenient veterinary service in the comfort of your own home. Our goal is to develop a personal relationship with each of our clients and patients. Contact us today to schedule your house call appointment. Call (918) 892-9382 or email DrFielstra@gmail.com or visit us at www.homevetcaretulsa.com.

SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP

Single Seniors (55+) Are you over 55, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun loving group of single seniors over 55. We meet every Wednesday,11:15 a.m. – 4 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 Beverly at (918) 272-1049.

TRANSPORTATION

HealthRide Transportation Services Let us take you where you need to go. Our Wheelchair Accessible Vans can get you to Dr. Appointments, Church Events or anywhere you desire. HealthRide provides wheelchair transportation for Tulsa and surrounding communities. Quality service at a lower cost. Call (918) 404-0038. Website: www.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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TRAVEL/DAY TRIPS

EXCITING DAY TRIPS IN 2020! The Tulsa Travelers, an active senior travel club, has a full list of day trips (and some longer ones) to fun and affordable destinations within easy reach. For a complete list call David at (918) 494-0649, or email: david@thetravelgroup.biz, or just visit www.thetravelgroup.biz to check out and sign up for any trip from our Web Store. This is your time; don't let it get away!

In appreciation of contributions to LIFE Senior Services received in November 2019. We sincerely apologize for any error or omission. If there is an error, please call Carrie Bowen at (918) 664-9000.

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