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14 A dvocacy: The Alzheimer’s Antidote
According to research, the cost of Alzheimer’s disease is expected to reach $1.1 trillion over the next generation, which will threaten our economy, personal savings and the future of Medicare. Advocating for research and increased funding could be the antidote to this growing epidemic.
Vol. 30, No. 12 LIFE Senior Services, Inc. Publisher Laura Kenny President and Chief Executive Officer Kelly Kirchhoff Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning
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18 L atest and Greatest in Alzheimer’s Research
Erin Shackelford Managing Editor eshackelford@LIFEseniorservices.org
any of us have heard the jarring statistics M about Alzheimer’s disease, and the ramifications of this disease seem only to be gaining negative momentum. Discover the latest and greatest in research and treatments that could possibly hold the answers to ending Alzheimer’s.
Landry Harlan Associate Editor lharlan@LIFEseniorservices.org Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org Leah Weigle Graphic Designer and Photographer
22 R emembering Not to Forget
Carol Carter Copy Editor
Dementia is a brutal beast that can take many forms. Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s – all of which have proven to share some of the most heartbreaking circumstances for the individuals affected and for the caregivers struggling to understand.
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24 D riving Miss Norma
For 90-year-old Michigan woman Norma Bauerschmidt, an end-of-life choice didn’t mean end of living. Instead of treatment, Bauerschmidt hit the open road with her son, daughter-in-law and their poodle. The limitless fun – and fame – that came next was a little unexpected.
26 A Helping Hand
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias present weighty challenges for affected individuals and the families who love them. Thankfully, the tech era has provided us with much more than smartphones and satellite radio.
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Healthy Aging
Love Your Brain
There are many preventive measures that can be taken to improve memory function. From eating right and exercising to hanging out with friends, there are plenty of ways to boost brain power and fight memory loss.
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Medicare & You 12 Paying for Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs Medicare Special Enrollment Periods 1 Noteworthy 28 Share Your Time & Talent 29 Mindbender & Puzzles 30 Business Directory 33 Calendar 34 LIFE EDU 35 People & Places 36 Classifieds 37 Vintage Friends 39
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oday, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, that number is expected to triple. A progressive and fatal brain disease, Alzheimer’s destroys brain cells, resulting in difficulties with memory and thinking. While we anxiously wait for a cure, countless families will face the challenge and carry the burden of the cognitive decline of a loved one. As such, our communities must advocate for those affected and offer support and resources to the many caregivers helping loved ones navigate this difficult disease. Because Alzheimer’s disease affects so many, including a number of the seniors and families LIFE Senior Services serves, we dedicate this issue to the topic.
Alzheimer’s isn’t the only disease that causes its sufferers to lose cognitive abilities. Other diseases, like Huntington’s, can cause those affected to lose memory and thinking skills. Learn more about dementia on page 22.
In Advocacy: The Alzheimer’s Antidote on page 14, we explore the impact of advocacy on Alzheimer’s funding and research. While the prevalence of Alzheimer’s is on the rise, so is its impact on our economy. In order to lessen the human and economic toll of Alzheimer’s disease, a treatment to slow or prevent it is the top priority.
There’s plenty more to discover in this issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine. Find tips for keeping your brain in tip-top shape on page 27, and learn strategies for effective communication with a loved one with dementia on page 10.
The product of adequate funding is superior research. Research that one day could help find a cure for Alzheimer’s. On page 18, we delve into the latest and greatest drugs that are in various stages of development. We also take a look at a few clinical trials that are under way. While many of the trials show promise, there’s a serious problem: there aren’t enough volunteers. Learn how you can be a part of the Alzheimer’s solution by volunteering through the Alzheimer’s Association’s TrialMatch program.
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Luckily, the tech era has brought us more than smartphones and self-driving cars. Thanks to innovative advancements, a variety of helpful products are available for those who are affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias. From stabilizing utensils for those with tremors to wearable GPS devices for those that wander, these products can lend a helping hand to individuals and their caregivers. Learn more on page 26.
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Tulsa Oilers baseball team and KTUL Sports Announcer Eddie Gallaher, 1937.
Hubert Dignan, dressed in a Tulsa baseball uniform, and his wife Dorothy Turley, 1920.
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in history Hillcrest Medical Center’s School of Nursing basketball team, c. 1940s-1950s.
this month in history
June 1, 1980: CNN launched Cable News Network (CNN), the world’s first 24-hour TV news network, made its debut. CNN went on to change the notion that news could only be reported at fixed times throughout the day. Initially available in less than 2 million U.S. homes, today CNN is seen in more than 89 million American households and over 160 million homes internationally. June 6, 1944: D-Day On this day, Allied powers crossed the English Channel and landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, which began the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control during WWII. By day’s end, 155,000 Allied troops had successfully stormed Normandy’s beaches. Within three months, the northern part of France would be freed and the invasion force would be preparing to enter Germany.
June 13, 1966: The Miranda rights were established The Supreme Court handed down its decision in Miranda v. Arizona, establishing that all criminal suspects must be advised of their rights before interrogation. In 1963, a woman told police that she had been abducted. Police brought in Ernesto Miranda and interrogated him. What happened next is disputed, but Miranda confessed, then later recanted, unaware that he didn’t have to say anything at all.
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June 19, 1905: First nickelodeon opened Some 450 people attended the opening day of the world’s first nickelodeon, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and developed by the showman Harry Davis. The storefront theater boasted 96 seats and charged each patron 5 cents. Nickelodeons (named for a combination of the admission cost and the Greek word for “theater”) soon spread across the country. June 24, 1997: U.S. Air Force reported on Roswell Officials released a report dismissing long-standing claims of an alien spacecraft crash in Roswell, New Mexico, almost 50 years earlier. On July 8, 1947, Air Force officials announced they had recovered the wreckage of a “flying disk.” The Air Force soon took back their story, however, saying the debris had been merely a downed weather balloon. June 27, 1985: Route 66 was decertified After 59 years, the iconic Route 66 entered the realm of history when the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials decertified the road and voted to remove all of its highway signs. Measuring some 2,200 miles in its heyday, Route 66 stretched from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, passing through eight states. © The History Channel www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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Communication is one of the biggest challenges for people with dementia and their caregivers. As the disease progresses, it slowly erodes the ability to communicate verbally. People with the disease may forget the meaning of words or phrases or they may ask the same questions repeatedly.
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iz Ayres, an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer and former caregiver, developed Compassionate Communication with the Memory Impaired, an outline of several do’s and don’ts for caregivers. Among the don’ts are don’t reason, don’t argue, don’t confront, don’t remind them they forget, don’t question recent memory and don’t take it personally. Eileen H. Driscoll, RN, once said in Alzheimer’s: A Handbook for the Caretaker, “Once dementia is diagnosed, the patient is excused 100 percent of the time.” Cathy Sullins, education coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter, further advises, “Don’t argue or reason, but do redirect and distract with something pleasant, such as a sweet treat or a hand rub.”
Validate Their Reality
Sullins also recommends using validation, a method of communicating with and helping people with Alzheimer’s. Developed in the 1960s and 1970s by social worker Naomi Feil, the validation method focuses on empathy and listening, and views Alzheimer’s patients as unique and worthwhile individuals. According to Feil, “Validation is a practical way of working that helps reduce stress, enhance dignity and increase happiness. Validation is built on an empathetic attitude and a holistic view of individuals.” We’ve been taught to always use logic and reason. “However, that doesn’t work with Alzheimer’s disease. Validate where your loved ones are and go into their reality,” says Sullins. As a caregiver, it’s important to remember that your loved one’s reality is different from yours and you can’t change them. You can’t control the disease, but you can control your reaction to it. Instead of ignoring or stopping what might be viewed as irrational or illogical behavior, validation offers alternatives. “When one can ‘step into the shoes’ of another human being and ‘see through their eyes,’ one can step into [their] world … and understand the meaning of their sometimes bizarre behavior,” says Feil.
Communicating Effectively
Ayres also reminds caregivers that their loved ones affected by dementia are scared a lot of the time. “Each patient reacts differently to fear,” Ayres explains. “They may become passive, uncooperative, hostile, angry, agitated, verbally abusive or physically combative.” Behaviors can be amplified or lessened depending on how caregivers communicate with their loved ones. 10
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Ayres recommends giving short, one-sentence explanations and repeating instructions or sentences exactly the same way. “Allow plenty of time for comprehension,” she says. “Agree with them or distract them to a different subject or activity.” For example, if your loved one doesn’t remember writing a check and believes someone at the bank has forged their signature, don’t argue with them. Accept their reality, and respond to their feelings: “That’s a scary thought.” Then reassure: “I’ll make sure they don’t do that.” And finally, distract: “Would you like to help me fold towels?”
Take Time for Yourself
Sullins believes one of the most important do’s for caregivers is to take care of themselves, too. “The better you care for yourself, the better you can communicate with your loved one and care for them.” She cites several resources for caregivers, including adult day health services, support groups, as well as the Alzheimer’s Association’s national programs, local presentations, helpline and website www.alz.org/care. “[The Alzheimer’s Association resources] are all free to caregivers and provide helpful information so they don’t feel so isolated.” Sullins also believes caregivers should learn all they can about dementia. “Become very educated on the disease. Knowledge is power. The more you know, the less scary Alzheimer’s is, and in the process, you’ll learn how to communicate better.” Another one of Sullins’ favorite resources is Coach Broyles’ Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers. Written by Frank Broyles, former University of Arkansas athletic director, the book is based on his experience caring for his wife. The spiral-bound guide contains practical information and comes with a pocket reference book with tips and strategies. Among the most important things you can do when communicating with a loved one with dementia is to be patient and supportive. Offer comfort and reassurance. Accept the blame when something is wrong. Focus on feelings rather than facts. And go with the flow. “My appeal to you,” says Ayres. “Please elevate your level of generosity and graciousness.” by Karen Szabo
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MEDICARE COSTS
If you have Medicare and your monthly income and financial resources meet the necessary standards, the state of Oklahoma may help pay for your Medicare Part A and/or Part B premiums, deductibles and copayments. The three programs available to help with these costs are known as Medicare Savings Programs. They include Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) and Qualifying Individual (QI). If you qualify for QMB, SLMB or QI, you also automatically qualify for Extra Help paying the costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage.
Applying for Medicare Savings Programs
If you answer “yes” to the following three questions, call or visit your nearest Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) office. To find the OKDHS office nearest to you, visit www.okdhs.org or call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000.
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Is your income for 2016 at or below the income limits listed below? Do you have limited resources below the asset limits listed below?
It’s important to call or fill out an application if you think you could qualify for savings, even if your income or resources are higher than the amounts listed in the chart below. You will need to complete an application form and participate in an interview. The interview may take place in person or over the phone. You will receive a notice in the mail within 30 to 60 days that tells you if your application was approved. The benefits provided by each program and the 2016 eligibility guidelines for each can be found in the chart below.
program benefits Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Pays Medicare Part A and Part B monthly premiums ays other Medicare costP sharing (e.g., deductibles, coinsurance and copayments)
eligibility guidelines Single: Monthly income less than $1,010, and assets less than $7,280 Married: Monthly income less than $1,355, and assets less than $10,930
Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Pays Medicare Part B monthly premium
Single: Monthly income less than $1,208, and assets less than $7,280
Qualifying Individual (QI) Pays Medicare Part B monthly premium
Single: Monthly income less than $1,357, and assets less than $7,280
Married: Monthly income less than $1,622, and assets less than $10,930
Married: Monthly income less than $1,823, and assets less than $10,930
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Medicare Special Enrollment Periods Each year during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, you can make changes to your Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare prescription drug coverage for the following year. You can also make changes to your coverage when certain events happen in your life (e.g., you move or you lose other insurance coverage). These opportunities to make changes are called Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs). Rules about when you can make changes and the type of changes you can make are different for each SEP.
1. Moving You moved to a new address that isn’t in your plan’s service area or is still in your plan’s service area, but you have new plan options in your new location. What can you do? Switch to a new Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. When can you do it? I f you tell your plan before you move, your chance to switch plans begins the month before you move and continues for two full months after you move. If you tell your plan after you move, your chance to switch plans begins the month you tell your plan, plus two more full months. You moved into, currently live in or just moved out of a skilled nursing facility or long-term care hospital. What can you do? Join, switch or drop your Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. When can you do it? our chance to join, switch or drop coverage lasts Y as long as you live in the facility and for two full months after the month you move out of the facility.
2. Lost Current Coverage You lost coverage from your employer or union, including COBRA coverage. What can you do? Join a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. When can you do it? our chance to join lasts for two full months after Y the month your coverage ends. You involuntarily lost other drug coverage that’s as good as Medicare drug coverage (i.e., creditable coverage) or your other coverage changed and is no longer creditable. What can you do? J oin a Medicare Advantage Plan with drug coverage or a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. When can you do it? our chance to join lasts for two full months after Y the month you lose your creditable coverage or you’re notified that your current coverage is no longer creditable, whichever is later. For more information, contact Medicare at (800) MEDICARE (633-4227), visit www.medicare.gov or you can call the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000.
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I decided not to be private about my diagnosis. I decided to put a face and a voice to it ... - Ron Grant, Alzheimer’s Advocate
Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter Director of Advocacy Randle Lee, Ron Grant, Vicky Grant and Senior Star’s Marketing Communications Manager Julie McKowen.
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on Grant has a disease that is slowly destroying his brain and will eventually lead to his death. In 2007, Grant was diagnosed at age 55 with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The next year, he gave up the work he loved as a chaplain at a medium security prison. “I wasn’t one of these people who said, ‘I can’t wait until retirement,’” says Grant. “I loved what I was doing.” Though Grant’s illness is not readily apparent, he is painfully aware of the changes. “What was once normal or baseline for me for functioning, I don’t function at that baseline any more. I don’t read books any more. I can’t stay with the flow of thought of a book.” Despite the frustration of his condition, you won’t find Grant complaining or sitting on the sidelines. Instead, he works tirelessly as an Alzheimer’s advocate, hoping that his efforts, and the efforts of fellow advocates, will help reduce suffering. As a result, in 2013, the national Alzheimer’s Association honored him as “Outstanding Advocate of the Year.” “I decided not to be private about my diagnosis,” continues Grant. “I decided to put a face and a voice to it, so I became affiliated with the Alzheimer’s Association. I told them, ‘Use me any way you want.’ 14
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And they have!” he says laughing. “I have gone to town hall meetings; I’ve talked to support groups; I’ve talked to caregivers. When the legislature decided to come up with a state plan on Alzheimer’s back in 2009, I sat on that task force. This last year, I sat on the task force that revised that state plan. I’ve done a lot of advocacy work at the state capitol. I’ve also done a lot of advocacy work in Washington.” According to Grant, he has spent so much time advocating that when he walks into legislators’ offices they simply say, “Hi, Ron!” “As far as advocacy work goes,” he adds, “if somebody will stand still long enough in Walmart or in Washington D.C., I will talk to them!”
Find Funding, Find a Cure
According to Randle Lee, director of advocacy for the Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter, one of the primary jobs of an Alzheimer’s advocate is to sound the alarm regarding the huge financial toll the disease takes on our nation. “Alzheimer’s is the most expensive disease there is, and it is not going to get any better with 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day,” he says. “We believe that if we don’t address Alzheimer’s, the cost of the disease will break this country as much as anything.”
Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan and Co-owner of Senior Star Robert Thomas at the 2015 Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Gala. Photo courtesy of Tom Gilbert.
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Lee’s startling words are backed by a 2013 New England Journal of Medicine report stating that “the cost of Alzheimer’s to the nation will more than quadruple to $1.1 trillion over the next generation, threatening family savings and the future of Medicare.” “If we can find a treatment, a way to slow it down or even prevent it, then we can save our economy,” Lee says. “We’ve got to have more research.” According to Lee, “more research” means federal funding. “Alzheimer’s is the lowest funded of the top 10 diseases.” Lee states that scientists were asked what it would take to find a cure or effective treatment for Alzheimer’s by the year 2025. “Those scientists all said it would take at least $2 billion a year for research projects to have that impact. Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole helped pass a $350 million increase in research,” he continues. “That got us up to about $990 million.” Though he deeply appreciates the increase, he says that it is not enough. “If we don’t move that up to the $2 billion per year, we are continually falling behind the curve of meeting that 2025 goal.” As a result, the Alzheimer’s Association asked Congress to reprioritize $400 million in fiscal year 2017 to increase research. “That would bring us up to about $1.3 billion, so we still aren’t to the $2 billion mark, but at least we are making progress,” says Lee. While individual advocacy work is important, so is the advocacy work of businesses and organizations. Oklahoma is fortunate to have many companies stepping up to the plate, but there is certainly room for more. Whether through participation in grass roots efforts, like the Walk to End Alzheimer’s or in national advocacy forums, companies can make a big impact in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
Advocacy Means Business
For Julie McKowen, marketing communications manager for Senior Star, a senior living company with locations in Oklahoma and five other states, being an advocate for Alzheimer’s is business and personal. McKowen oversees Senior Star’s “Alzheimer’s Initiative,” a fundraising program that works to enhance awareness of the Alzheimer’s Association and promote understanding of the disease. In fact, 50 percent of McKowen’s job is committed to leading Senior Star’s Alzheimer’s activities. But McKowen’s concerns don’t end with her job. “Alzheimer’s disease is in my family,” says McKowen, “both on my husband’s side and on my own. This fact drives my dedication to be a relentless advocate.” Being on the frontline of senior care, McKowen understands the heartbreak as the disease unfolds in the lives of residents of Senior Star communities. “Our associates at our communities across the country are faced with helping families deal with Alzheimer’s every day.”
Senior Star’s advocacy efforts come from many associates, who like McKowen, are driven to make a difference. Co-owners William and Robert Thomas and Senior Vice President John Dornblaser are tireless advocates for Alzheimer’s research and funding. Every year, associates from Senior Star and their family members attend the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum in Washington D.C. There, they advocate for increased funding for crucial research.
Contact Your Legislators
According to Lee and McKowen, what is needed now is for concerned citizens to call, email or write their legislators and say, “We want you to make Alzheimer’s a priority.” “Our congressional delegation understands the impact of the disease,” says Lee, “but they need to hear from their constituents. We need to make sure they understand that the citizens of Oklahoma have it as a priority to get a handle on this disease.” Grant’s commitment to advocacy is driven by a desire to ensure that future generations won’t have to suffer as he and his family have. “When I was given my diagnosis, it was a death sentence,” says Grant. “It’s devastating to be told that you have a disease, and then be told, ‘There is nothing we can do for you.’” He points to the successes made in finding treatments for diseases, like polio and AIDS, all once considered death sentences. “How did they go from being a death sentence to being treatable?” he asks. “Research! It was because pressure was put on legislators to fund research.”
Joy in the Face of Alzheimer’s
Despite accepting the fact that his disease is a death sentence, Grant remains positive. “The neat thing is, I went back and read that death sentence, and guess what I discovered? It did not have an execution date on it. Once I found out that it didn’t have an execution date, I decided I’d better get to livin’ what life I’ve got left. The only way I can be defeated is if I let the stress, fear and anxiety, which cause the symptoms to be a lot worse, control my life. And I choose not to do that. They told me originally that I had two to seven years before I’d be dead or in a nursing home. I’m blessed that it has not affected me any more drastically or any faster than it has.” To others living with the disease, he says, “While we may not be who we used to be or who we want to be, we can redefine ourselves into a person who enjoys life. There is still joy to be had.” When asked what brings him joy today, his voice cracked with emotion, “I’m sitting in a little porch swing we have, and I’m waiting for my wife Vicky to come around the corner from work. That will bring me joy. Beyond that, my family does, my being able to go out and talk to people, to be an advocate and to be able to eliminate fear or bring encouragement to people. That brings me joy.” by Cindy Webb
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RESEARCH Many of us have heard the jarring statistics about Alzheimer’s disease, and the ramifications of this disease seem only to be gaining negative momentum. How can we combat it? What research and treatments could possibly hold the answers to this neurologic epidemic?
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urrently, there are five FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drugs that treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. They temporarily improve memory and thinking in about 50 percent of the people who take them. However, these medications do not treat the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s.
Drugs with Potential
There are several new drugs in various stages of development for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. These drugs attempt to modify beta-amyloid and tau protein production and accumulation in the brain. Beta-amyloid and tau protein compose the brain plaques and tangles of Alzheimer’s. One of these drugs is Solanezumab. Unfortunately, initial trials of Solanezumab have not proven successful. “Solanezumab was designed to prevent formation of beta-amyloid plaques,” says Dr. Jimmie D. McAdams, director of Laureate’s Senior Behavioral Health Unit. “Scientists hoped that this would improve cognitive functioning, but it didn’t. The idea being that the plaques are the issue, and by decreasing them, patients with Alzheimer’s would have an improvement in memory and function, but this drug didn’t accomplish that goal.” Ongoing studies with Solanezumab continue. Another drug in development is MK-8391, a beta-amyloid converting enzyme (BACE) inhibitor, which hinders the ability of betasecretase enzymes to make beta-amyloid. Researchers have reported that these drugs
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significantly lowered beta-amyloid levels in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s. “Secretase inhibitors (such as MK-8391) are trying to prevent the formation of plaques by preventing amyloid precursor proteins from being cut in the wrong place,” McAdams says. “When cut in the wrong place, the proteins fold in an abnormal way. The body cannot rid itself of these abnormally folded proteins, and they become plaques in the brain.” Insulin resistance in the brain is another common feature of Alzheimer’s disease. The brain becomes resistant to the normal effects of insulin, including the conversion of glucose to energy that brain cells can use to make cells function. A drug in research that targets insulin resistance is intranasal (introduced through the nose) insulin. There is growing evidence that insulin plays an important role in keeping the brain healthy. Intranasal administration of insulin may help by increasing insulin signaling in the brain. “We know through PET scanning that patients with Alzheimer’s do not metabolize sugar in their brains the same way as people without Alzheimer’s,” McAdams says. “Without sugar, the brain lacks energy to function. [There is an idea that] certain fats, like coconut oil, may be beneficial, [and] in the absence of sugar for energy, the body, and possibly the brain, will use fats.”
There are several new drugs in various stages of development for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. These drugs attempt to modify beta-amyloid and tau protein production and accumulation in the brain.
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Other drugs currently under research are CSP-1103, a microglial modulator that aims to reduce inflammation in the brain, and AADvac1, a vaccine that stimulates the body’s immune system to attack abnormal forms of tau protein.
Trials with a Purpose
Aside from pharmaceuticals, several experiments and trials are underway to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. “There has to be a better understanding of when the disease starts,” McAdams says. “We need ways to identify the illness earlier. We have to have a more solid understanding of what goes wrong … and then target drugs to keep that from happening. Research is the way these things are figured out.” One experiment by Australian researchers and published in Science Translational Medicine, unveiled a non-invasive ultrasound technology that clears the brain of neurotoxic amyloid plaques. The researchers reported fully restoring the memory function of 75 percent of the mice they tested the technology on, with zero damage to the surrounding brain tissue. The researchers have yet to prove how their technology will work on human brains. “From mice learning to navigate a maze better to an FDA approved treatment for Alzheimer’s is a huge leap and literally years away,” McAdams says.
We need ways to identify the illness earlier. We have to have a more solid understanding of what goes wrong … and then target drugs to keep that from happening. Research is the way these things are figured out.
- Dr. Jimmie D. McAdams, Director of Laureate’s Senior Behavioral Health Unit
The Alzheimer’s Association is currently spearheading several clinical studies that could lead to a cure. “By volunteering for clinical studies, people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers can play a more active role in their own treatment, while also contributing to scientific discovery and benefiting future generations,” says Cathy Sullins, education coordinator and William K. Warren Foundation TrialMatch fellow for the Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter.
People often wonder what will happen if they sign up to participate in a clinical study. The clinical trial process differs depending on the type of trial being conducted. “Generally, the clinical trial team, consisting of healthcare professionals, first evaluates the health of the potential participant. Pending the results of the evaluation, if a participant is admitted, the clinical trial team will give specific instructions for participating in the trial, monitor the participant for the duration of the trial and often stay in contact with the participant after the completion of the trial,” Sullins says.
Alzheimer’s disease is the only top 10 cause of death in the U.S. without a method to prevent, cure or slow its progression. “Alzheimer’s disease is reaching epidemic proportions, and there are inadequate levels of volunteers for clinical trials,” Sullins says. “This is significantly impeding critical research and the development of new treatments.”
The best way for people to get involved in clinical studies through the Alzheimer’s Association is by signing up for TrialMatch. Currently, four different Alzheimer’s prevention trials are underway, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. by Lindsay Morris
Step 1
TrialMatch Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch is a free, easy-to-use clinical studies matching service that connects individuals with Alzheimer’s, caregivers, healthy volunteers and physicians with current studies. The database of Alzheimer’s clinical trials includes more than 250 promising clinical studies being conducted at over 700 trial sites across the country.
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Access TrialMatch online at www.alz.org/trialmatch or call (800) 272-3900.
STEP 2
Complete a brief questionnaire to create a profile.
STEP 3
The Alzheimer’s Association will compare your unique profile to its clinical study database.
STEP 4
You will receive information about studies for which you might be a good fit. There’s no obligation.
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n the late 1990s, my Nana forgot how to cook. It upset her and the whole family. For years we thought, “She’s just getting old.” A few years after the incident when Nana’s Easter ham just wasn’t quite what we’d all remembered, my family started to think something must truly be wrong. We had been in a denial of sorts. We thought she was being silly or was trying to get our attention. But really, she wasn’t doing any of that. She didn’t even know that the things she was doing were unusual. In 2000, shortly after she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, she broke her hip, and things went downhill pretty fast. Four months later, she was gone. Dementia is a brutal beast that can take many forms. Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s – all of these forms of dementia have proven to share some of the most heartbreaking circumstances for the individuals affected and for the caregivers struggling to understand.
Understanding Dementia
Dementia is not a disease, but rather a symptom of a disease – a syndrome, if you will. It’s very common, especially in adults over the age of 60, and it affects more than 3 million people in the U.S. per year. Currently, the number of people living with dementia worldwide is 47.5 million, and that is projected to increase to 75.6 million by 2030. Dementia can be permanent, especially if it’s a symptom of a disease, like Alzheimer’s disease. However, sometimes people can suffer from dementialike symptoms as a result of medication reactions, nutritional deficiencies, infections or brain tumors. Dementia is the loss of mental functions, like remembering, thinking and reasoning – and with some diseases, such as Huntington’s and Parkinson’s, a loss of motor control and speech. Generally, dementia limits the ability to perform everyday tasks. Dementia is not a normal part of aging, yet a new case is diagnosed every 4 seconds. Dementia requires a medical diagnosis, oftentimes lab tests and brain scans are necessary.
A Family Affair
So many diseases that cause dementia can quickly become a family affair, especially if the disease is hereditary, like Huntington’s disease. Some families are able to prepare more than others. Still, caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming. Verne Farqué of Broken Arrow has spent her married life preparing. Shortly after she and her husband Tony were married in 1960, they began noticing that Tony’s mother was developing some odd behaviors. By the early '70s, Huntington’s disease was introduced into their lives. Huntington’s disease is a progressive genetic neurological disorder – the same one that overtook Woody Guthrie. Guthrie died from complications of Huntington’s in 1967. Not much was known about the horrific disease when her mother-in-law was diagnosed, but Verne was determined to do her research. And research she did. Because Huntington’s is heredity, there was a 50 percent chance 22
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So many diseases that cause dementia can quickly become a family affair, especially if the disease is hereditary. Early diagnosis and planning can improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their families. that Tony had it. If that wasn’t enough for Verne to face, the fact that her two children shared a similar chance of having Huntington’s was just as burdensome. Tony was never tested. The test for Huntington’s is simple, but if you get tested for Huntington’s and you do have it, it becomes a pre-existing condition, which could negatively affect your insurance coverage. In the mid-'80s, Verne started noticing a different side to her beloved husband. “He had always been reasonable, intelligent and easy to get along with. But he started doing strange things and began making bad business decisions,” Verne remembers. “His personality was changing. He became paranoid.” Tony’s personality was the first thing to change, well before the signs of dementia that eventually would take over his cognitive reasoning and motor control. “Some people ignore it. Some people hide their heads in the sand,” Verne says. “I dealt with it head on.” Verne’s advice: plan for the future. Get all the insurance you can afford. Consider your plans for long-term care. Caregiver emotions can run high. “Some days I get up and just don’t want to do this today,” says Verne. “I want to go to work … but sometimes I can’t go. It’s frustrating. It’s frustrating to go to a store and have the other shoppers assume that you are there with a drunk man.” A dementia patient will often be in denial or have trouble understanding their symptoms. It’s heartbreaking for the patient and the caregiver. “You better learn to laugh. Maintain some sort of sense of humor,” Verne remarks. “It does my heart good when I see Tony and his nurses being silly.”
Fighting Back
When possible, early diagnosis and planning can improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their families. Also, research shows that keeping healthy, fit and active can help slow down the symptoms of dementia in some cases. This includes staying mentally and socially active, reducing stress and getting plenty of sleep. Eating right and staying physically active can also help stave off the rapid development of dementia. www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Mental stimulation, like crosswords, Sudoku and other word and number games, are great tools to help your memory stay strong for as long as possible. Memorization practice, like reciting the state capitals, the U.S. presidents or countries of the world, can stimulate your brain and also help keep your memory sharp.
Keep Laughing and Turn Up the Music
If you or a loved one is suffering with dementia, it’s important to keep your sense of humor. Laugh together, and laugh a lot. And while laugher is a good elixir for the sadness attached to dementia, music can be just as powerful. A recent study showed that dementia patients can recall memories and emotions after singing and listening to music. Researchers have determined that music evokes emotions that bring memories back to the front of the brain. Music can also bring emotional and physical closeness. My Nana was a very funny woman – she loved to laugh. We would frequently create alternative lyrics to songs over the years. About a month before she died, she was asleep in her bed, as she’d been for weeks. I sat next to her watching Lady and the Tramp. The Siamese Cat Song was playing. I quietly sang along, purposefully singing incorrect lyrics, “We are Siamese, we have fleas.” I was startled when Nana opened her eyes and said, “If you please!” She closed her eyes and fell back asleep. That was the last thing she ever said to me. As heart wrenching as it was at the time, it warmed my soul and made me happy that the music evoked her memory, and she had that last memory with me. by Joey Mechelle Stenner
Dementia Society (844) 336-3684 • www.dementiasociety.org
Alzheimer’s Association (800) 272-3900 • www.alz.org
Dementia Advocacy and Support Network dasninternational@gmail.com • www.dasninternational.org
Huntington’s Disease Society of America (800) 345-4372 • www.hdsa.org
Huntington’s Disease Lighthouse for Families marsha@hdlighthouse.org • www.hdlf.org
National Parkinson Foundation (800) 473-4636 • www.parkinson.org
American Parkinsons Disease Association Oklahoma Chapter (918) 747-3747 • www.okparkinsons.com
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (866) 507-7222 • www.theaftd.org
Lewy Body Dementia Association (800) 539-9767 • www.lbda.org
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For 90-year-old Michigan woman Norma Bauerschmidt, an end-of-life choice didn’t mean end of living. After being diagnosed with uterine cancer, losing her beloved husband just two days later and deciding to forgo surgery for the cancer, Norma was faced with an interesting predicament: go to a nursing home or hit the open road in a RV with her son, daughter-in-law and their poodle. I’m sure you can figure out which one Miss Norma chose. Now, Norma is known across the country, and even has her own Facebook page, Driving Miss Norma, where her daughter-in-law Ramie posts about their travels.
Miss Norma, Tim and Ringo.
Miss Norma and Ramie kindly answered a few questions we had for Norma, who we consider the most joyful, spirited adventurer we’ve ever had the pleasure of getting to know. What were the deciding factors as to why you chose this adventure for yourself?
It all happened so suddenly. Leo [Norma’s husband] was gone, and I was given bad news within days of each other. We never thought too much about living without each other after 67 years together. I knew with the operation and cancer treatment I would never feel real good again. Tim [Norma’s son] and Ramie said they would line up a nursing home for me if I wanted them to. I couldn’t live by myself. Or they said I could come along with them on the road. That sounded better than going somewhere where I couldn’t go outside, didn’t know anyone and couldn’t eat what I wanted. I would much rather travel. You have become a symbol of independence and taking charge of your own future. What advice would you give to others (e.g., young, youngat-heart, sick or healthy) about taking the reins of their own life?
Do what you think is right. We were always told that the doctor is always right. I have learned that is not always the case. Sometimes you just need to follow your instincts and take control of your future. I would also say it was important to have someone you trust go to the doctor with you. It is hard to get confusing news by yourself.
Oh, my! We have eaten local food all over the country. Many things I have never had before. They even got me to try friedgreen tomatoes here in the south. I’d have to say The Floridian in St. Augustine, Florida, had the most wonderful food. It was all fresh. Tim called it “farm to table.” The salad I had was the most beautiful plate I have seen.
What has been the most unexpected thing you discovered about yourself since hitting the road in a RV?
We’re also dog people, and we love seeing Ringo the poodle with you. Has having Ringo with you improved your adventure?
That I could do it at all, by myself, without Leo. I could never imagine my life without Leo before.
He is always friendly, and really nice to be around. I think I feel safer with him around. When Tim and Ramie go out, Ringo never leaves my side. I like that. I have always liked cats; Ringo is the best dog.
What do you think about all this national (even worldwide) attention?
It is kind of overwhelming because I’m not used to any attention. I’m glad it can help some people. Sometimes people stop me while I go on my walk now, and they know who I am. That feels funny and kind of fun. What have you enjoyed most about your journey?
We live in a beautiful country. I like seeing all the new places and meeting new people wherever we go. I am getting better at talking to people as we go along. Do you have a favorite stop so far?
There have been so many. Today, I’m going to say the WWII museum in New Orleans. I felt I had something in common with everything there. It was my generation, you know. It was really, really nice. Do you have favorite restaurant?
What has been the most memorable/exciting thing you have had the chance to do along the way?
Again, there are so many to choose from. If I must pick one, Tim and Ramie took me for a hot air balloon ride for my Christmas gift. It was nice and peaceful floating up there, and I will never forget when a big Englishman lifted me in and out of the basket. I’d like to do that again! Where is one place you haven’t been yet, but want to visit?
I would like to see the Redwoods in California. That would be nice. Since this interview Miss Norma has visited the USS Gerald R. Ford (the Navy’s latest nuclearpowered aircraft carrier), ridden a horse, and sailed down a zip line. Redwoods, get ready. Miss Norma is coming for you! by Erin Shackelford, Managing Editor
You can follow all of Miss Norma’s adventures on her Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/DrivingMissNorma.
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Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias present weighty challenges for individuals affected and the families who love them. Thankfully, the tech era has provided us with much more than smartphones and satellite radio. Below are a few modern innovations easing the challenges that come as some abilities go.
Eatwell
Liftware
Amazon Echo
Skype
GPS Smart Sole
Murals
GyroGlove
Home Security Monitors
www.eatwellset.com Inspired by her grandmother’s difficulty with eating, Taiwanese industrial designer Sha Yao created tableware designed to help individuals with Alzheimer’s overcome common challenges associated with eating. The primarycolored bowls avoid confusion of plate patterns with food, and the contoured bowls with matching spoons make scooping easier. The line of tableware also offers an antitip cup to avoid spills.
www.gpssmartsole.com Not all who wander are lost, but an Alzheimer’s or dementia patient can easily become so if confusion or disorientation prompts them to leave the house. These shoe insoles fit into a regular pair of shoes and are virtually unnoticeable to the wearer. Using GPS and cellular technology, a caregiver can locate a wandering loved one from a computer, smartphone or tablet.
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www.liftware.com For those with mild to moderate tremors, this eating device uses a stabilizing handle and utensil attachments to reduce shaking by 70 percent, allowing the person to focus on enjoying their meal instead of spilling. It works by directing two motors in the handle to move the utensil attachment in the opposite direction of a detected tremor. Liftware offers a soup spoon, regular spoon and fork attachment, and it comes with a charging station.
www.alzstore.com In the interest of preventing wandering in the first place, vinyl adhesive murals stick to the interior side of a door, making it appear like a bookshelf or a collection of portraits, and not a door that a loved one can open and leave through.
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www.amazon.com/echo Amazon’s Echo is a speaker powered by artificial intelligence that can make life’s daily tasks much easier. Alexa, as the voice is known, can be told to set reminders for medications, play games and music, and look up information on the web. She can even tell you a joke if you ask her nicely! Plus, there are Echo apps to add to your device, which can allow Alexa to do other things, like order a pizza and adjust your thermostat. All of this can be incredibly helpful to someone who has declining memory or physical abilities.
www.gyrogear.co/gyroglove This steadying device helps control tremors by autocorrecting the wearer’s hand. The glove deliberately slows hand movement and controls shaking, reducing it to more of a tremor. This glove helps patients pursue beloved hobbies – an important consideration since activities can help prevent wandering and keep brain function sharper. The glove is currently in testing, and the company is seeking volunteers. Sign up for the test on their website.
www.skype.com It’s for more than video phone calls! Skype can be used to monitor the house while an Alzheimer’s or dementia patient is home alone. It’s an excellent way for caregivers to keep watch without pestering their loved one. By simply creating a Skype account for the person to be observed, setting a laptop to “stay awake,” and programming the laptop to automatically answer calls, the laptop can act as a security camera of sorts. Security, in this case, means the safety of a loved one.
www.alzstore.com Door alarms offer a simple way to make sure your loved one doesn’t open a door without you noticing. With one sensor placed on the door that needs monitoring, another remote sensor chimes when the door opens. Remote sensors can be placed in wall outlets in different rooms around the house. Some caregivers also place monitors on cabinet doors where potentially harmful medications or chemicals may be stored.
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For many seniors, aging can bring varying degrees of memory loss. Luckily, there are many preventative measures that can be taken to improve memory function. Education Coordinator Cathy Sullins and Director of Communications Nellie Windsor with the Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter are experts on how to keep your brain active and healthy. “There are lifestyle habits that you can adopt and maintain that can improve your health as you age,” says Sullins. “These habits, spanning four categories – physical health and exercise, diet and nutrition, cognitive activity and social engagement – can help keep your body and brain healthy and potentially reduce your risk of cognitive decline.”
Treat Your Body Right
When sitting down for meals, make sure there are lots of nutrient-rich options in front of you. High on the list of foods that boost brain power and could potentially slow memory decline are beets, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, egg yolks and salmon. Consuming foods that are rich in vitamin E can also have a positive effect on mental health. Vitamin E acts as a powerful antioxidant to help fight against neural breakdown. Next time you’re at the grocery store, stock up on foods full of vitamin E, like oil-based salad dressings, seeds, nuts, avocados, peanut butter and whole grains. It’s also imperative to get exercise and plenty of sleep. Engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise elevates the heart rate and increases blood flow, which has been shown to reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Not getting enough sleep may negatively impact memory and thinking. Finally, one of the best things you can do for your body is to quit smoking. Smoking constricts blood flow and slows vital organ processes within the body and ultimately within the brain.
Exercise Your Mental Muscle
Besides eating healthy, another big deterrent to the effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia is
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staying mentally active. Working out your body is important, but working out your brain is just as important. “Many people think that doing a crossword puzzle is enough, but it’s good to challenge yourself with something new,” says Windsor. “If you’ve always been into sports, try learning a foreign language or joining a chorus group. If you’ve always done puzzles or played cards, try building a birdhouse or playing pickleball.” “Another way to stay mentally active is to get as much formal education as you can, at any point in life. Formal education is classroom-based learning administered by professionally trained teachers. Engaging in this type of education will help keep your brain healthy and may protect you from dementia,” Sullins adds. Tulsa Community College allows individuals to audit classes for free, provided the class is not at capacity. If going to a physical classroom isn’t possible for you, the Tulsa City-County Library’s website offers hundreds of free, online, no credit courses in everything from acrylic painting and Italian cooking to creative writing, interior design and computer skills. If something like the Italian cooking class inspires you, why not take the next step and push yourself to learn Italian through the library’s interactive language learning portal. For more information on the library’s learning services, visit www.tulsalibrary.org or call (918) 549-7323.
Get Connected with Others
“In a study of 800 men and women age 75 and older, those who were more physically active, more mentally active or more socially engaged had a lower risk for developing dementia. And those who combined these activities did even better,” says Windsor. “Social engagement is associated with reduced rates of disability and mortality, and may also reduce the risk for depression,” Sullins says. “Remaining socially active may support brain health and possibly delay the onset of dementia.”
There are lifestyle habits that you can adopt and maintain that can improve your health as you age. These habits, spanning four categories – physical health and exercise, diet and nutrition, cognitive activity and social engagement – can help keep your body and brain healthy and potentially reduce your risk of cognitive decline. - Cathy Sullins, Education Coordinator
LIFE’s Senior Centers, as well as senior centers throughout the Tulsa area, offer many fun and unique ways to get you moving and socializing. Take a couple of fitness classes, like line dancing and tai chi, or sign up for something a little more creative, like writing or the gardening club. LIFE also has a packed social calendar to help fill in those gaps between learning a new language and exercising, including day trips, volunteer projects and luncheons. Find a long list of local social activities and events, as well as more information on LIFE’s Senior Centers, on page 35. Don’t let memory loss steal one moment from you. With so many local resources to help you improve your brain health and overall quality of life, pick an activity and go after it!
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Noteworthy Get Your Kicks at the Sapulpa Route 66 Blowout
Events to Inspire, Educate and Motivate!
learn about the customs and traditions of AsianAmericans with entertaining, educational events perfect for a day out with the entire family. The festival features martial arts demonstrations; traditional dance, drumming and music presentations; authentic arts and crafts booths; interactive educational booths featuring hands-on crafts and activities for kids; an exhibition of children’s artwork from Kyoto, Japan; plus, a food concession with traditional Asian cuisine provided by Sushi Train and other Asian food vendors.
On the first Saturday in June, Sapulpa will come alive with the spirit of Route 66 at the Route 66 Blowout in downtown Sapulpa. During the day, the streets will be lined with vintage and modern cars for the Route 66 Car Show. Plus, there will be food vendors offering a variety of delightful snacks and a children’s area filled with entertainment just for them. Known for your discerning tasting prowess? Visit the salsa tent for the salsa tasting contest. Consider yourself a car connoisseur? Enter your car in one of the 46 car classes with independent judging. Here are some other fun events happening during the festival: • Sapulpa Arts “Route 66 Art Show and Sale” Located at Ovations Studio, the sale will feature some of Sapulpa’s talented artists. Be sure to stop by and view the special “6 x 6 Collection.” • Sapulpa Historical Society’s Waite Phillips Filling Station Step back in time to 1922 by visiting the newly restored Waite Phillips Filling Station. • Downtown Shopping and Dining Sapulpa’s downtown merchants offer a unique shopping and dining experience. The Sapulpa Route 66 Blowout is free to attend and scheduled for Saturday, June 4 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 101 E. Dewey St., Sapulpa. Registration for the car show begins at 7 a.m., and the award presentation is scheduled for 4 p.m. For more information, call Cindy McDonald at (918) 224-5709 or visit www.route66blowout.com.
Experience Another Culture at the Asian-American Festival Looking for a way to immerse yourself in the culture of the Eastern world without the strain of traveling thousands of miles? On June 4, the Tulsa City-County Library will present its 14th annual Asian-American Festival, and no passport is required. At the festival, you can celebrate and 28
Among the scheduled presentations and performances are a Japanese tea ceremony, Japanese drumming by Owasso Public School’s Ohitsuji Taiko, Lilik and Company World Fusion Dance Ensemble, Josh Massad’s PanchMahaBhuta Orchestra, tai chi with Thomas Academy of Taiji Kung Fu, a kendo demonstration by Shin Sou Fu Kan Tulsa Kendo Club, a traditional Korean drum dance by Di Dim Dol and a traditional fan dance by the Korean Angels of Tulsa. The Asian-American Festival is free to attend and scheduled for Saturday, June 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road, Tulsa. For more information, contact Jackie Hill at (918) 549-7389 or visit www.tulsalibrary.org/asianfestival.
Hear the Classics at the OK Mozart International Music Festival Oklahoma may seem like a more natural location for a country showcase or gospel revival than a classical music festival, but the OK Mozart Festival – now in its 32nd season – proves the age old adage, “If you build it, they will come.” This year’s festival celebrates world-class music with internationally acclaimed Oklahoma musicians, along with talented crossover and chamber music artists. From June 11 through 18, they will all gather for a week-long celebration of “Mozart and His Musical Heirs” in Bartlesville, bringing some of the world’s best music to the heartland of America.
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For the first time, the festival will feature Oklahoma orchestras, including the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra and the Signature Symphony at Tulsa Community College, in its main concert series. OK Mozart will also have performances by pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, the internationally renowned Miró String Quartet, vocalist Rhiannon Giddens and the classical crossover ensemble Simply Three. The OK Mozart Festival’s costs and concert times vary each day. To find a schedule of events and information on how to purchase tickets, call (918) 336-9900 or visit www.okmozart.com.
Discover Your Artistic Side at 108 Contemporary
If you’re looking for a fun way to stoke your creativity, the Generations: Art for All Ages program at 108 Contemporary is a great way to start. Generations is a free program designed to provide arts experiences for the seniors of Tulsa. The hour and half-long experience provides a guided tour of the current 108 Contemporary exhibitions that are rooted in contemporary fine craft mediums, as well as a hands-on craft activity inspired by the artwork of the exhibit. The rotating exhibitions allow seniors to explore various mediums, concepts and discussions. Groups and/or senior organizations interested in scheduling a tour can contact Jen Boyd at jen@108contemporary.org. 108 Contemporary is located at 108 W. M.B. Brady St., Tulsa.
Walk to end Alzheimer’s Teams are forming for the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 22 at 9:30 a.m. at downtown Tulsa’s Guthrie Green, located at 111 E. M. B. Brady St. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s furthers the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. To start or join a team, visit www.tulsawalk.org. For more information about the event, contact the Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter at (918) 392-5010. www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Share Your Time and Talent To submit a volunteer opportunity, please contact Associate Editor Landry Harlan at lharlan@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000.
We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
- Winston S. Churchill
LIFE Senior Services is looking for volunteers to provide services to seniors and caregivers. The opportunities vary and can be based on your talents, skills, hobbies and volunteer goals. For more information and to get started volunteering with LIFE, call Julie Ryker at (918) 664-9000.
Saint Francis Hospital needs volunteers to serve as receptionists Monday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. A meal, covered parking and training are provided. For more information, call Sherry at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656.
YWCA Tulsa is looking for volunteers with a green thumb to tend to a six-bed vegetable garden. Volunteers are needed to water, weed, harvest and keep an eye out for pests. For more information, call YWCA Tulsa at (918) 858-2395.
Ability Resources is looking for volunteers with knowledge of the healthcare industry for social media and marketing plan development. For more information, call Sherry at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656.
St. John Medical Center is in need of volunteers to work various positions. Gift shop volunteers are needed to work Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m., Thursday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon and afternoons from noon to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 2 to 6 p.m. The guest services/information desk at the medical center has openings on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. Schedules are flexible and typically consist of one four-hour shift per week. Training is provided. For more information, call Rebecca Brungardt at (918) 744-2198. Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa is looking for volunteers to work in the gift shop and help with special events. For more information, call Loretta Jones at (918) 557-1048 or email museumguys@cox.net. Tulsa Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, a retail outlet store for used home improvement materials and supplies, is looking for volunteers to help customers during four-hour shifts Monday through Saturday. Proceeds from ReStore support Tulsa Habitat for Humanity. Training is provided. For more information, call Sherry at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. Zarrow Community Garden needs volunteers to work in the garden throughout the growing season to plant, maintain and harvest vegetables that are then donated to the Community Food Bank. Shifts are available Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call Sherry at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. TARC (Tulsa Advocates for the Rights of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities) is searching for volunteers to be matched with adult clients in order to provide community connection and socialization to people who otherwise would become isolated. Time commitment is once or twice a month. Training and support are provided. For more information, call Sherry at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Tulsa SPCA needs volunteers to support staff in introducing visitors to animals at the shelter and answering questions about rescue and adoption. Training and support are provided. Shifts are available Monday through Saturday anytime between 9:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call Sherry at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. Miller Hospice is looking for volunteers in Tulsa and the surrounding areas to bring smiles to their patients who are facing a life-limiting illness. Volunteers are needed to make crafts and to provide companionship, caregiver respite and office assistance. Training is provided. For more information, call Keia Swall at (918) 742-6415. Tulsa Historical Society and Museum is looking for volunteers to serve as Guardians of Tulsa’s history. As a Guardian, you may be asked to pitch in by greeting visitors, serving as a docent for museum tours or presenting historical programs to Tulsa-area organizations, including Tulsa-area schools. Guardians have optional bi-monthly meetings which may include informative lectures, field trips and other learning opportunities. Hours are flexible and training is provided. For more information, call Tulsa Historical Society and Museum at (918) 712-9484. Creek County Literacy Program is seeking additional volunteers to tutor adults in basic literacy. No prior teaching experience is required. To become a tutor, individuals must attend Creek County Literacy Program’s free oneday tutor training workshop. This free workshop will be held Thursday, June 2, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Library Annex, 15 N. Poplar St., Sapulpa. Lunch and snacks will be provided. For more information, call Melissa Strutman at (918) 224-9647.
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NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA SENIOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
We are apartment communities,
GLENPOOL OWASSO BIXBY BROKEN ARROW REDBUD PRAIRIE VILLAGE AUTUMN PARK VANDEVER HOUSE not assisted living communities orVILLAGE nursing homes. 3102 S. Juniper Ave. 14900 S. Broadway 12877 E. 116th St. N. 8401 E. 134th St. (918) 369-8888 (918) 451-3100 (918) 322-5100 (918) 371-3221 BRISTOW WOODLAND VILLAGE 131 E. 9th (918) 367-8300
COLLINSVILLE CARDINAL HEIGHTS 224 S. 19th St. (918) 371-9116
JAY JAY SENIOR HOUSING 1301 W. Washbourne (918) 253-8100
SAND SPRINGS HEARTLAND VILLAGE 109 E. 38th St. (918) 241-1200
BROKEN ARROW KENOSHA LANDING 2602 W. Oakland Pl. (918) 485-8885
COWETA CARRIAGE CROSSING 28530 E. 141st St. (918) 486-4460
JENKS PIONEER VILLAGE 315 S. Birch (918) 298-2992
SAPULPA HICKORY CROSSING 2101 S. Hickory (918) 224-5116
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SKIATOOK WEST OAK VILLAGE 1002 S. Fairfax Ave. (918) 396-9009 STILWELL STILWELL SENIOR HOUSING 400 N. 8th St. (918) 696-3050
TULSA CORNERSTONE VILLAGE 1045 N. Yale Ave. (918) 835-1300 TULSA HERITAGE LANDING 3102 E. Apache St. (918) 836-7070
TULSA COUNTRY OAKS 5648 S. 33rd W. Ave. (918) 446-3400 TULSA PARK VILLAGE 650 S. Memorial Dr. (918) 834-6400
TAHLEQUAH BROOKHOLLOW LANDING WISDOM KEEPERS Now Open! 1286 W. 4th St. 2910 S. 129th E. Ave. • Tulsa • (918) 622-2700 (918) 453-9900 Serving seniors age 62 or older who meet qualifications and income guidelines. • Section 8 accepted. • Professionally managed by Sooner Management Consultants, Inc.
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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
not assisted living communities or nursing homes.
VINTAGE AND CHEROKEE HOUSING
&AFFORDABLE
We are apartment communities,
Carefree
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Our Care Comes With Heart.
EXCELLENCE IN HOME CARE Home Care and Dementia Experts • Transportation Certified Home Health Aides • Up to 24 Hour Care Companion & Sitter Services • Medication Reminders Caregivers are Bonded and Insured
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Providing In-home Assistance
Personal Care/Bathing • Light Housekeeping • Meal Preparation • Transportation Medication set up by R.N. • 2 to 24-hour care• Staffed with Certified Home Health Aides
Providing Wellness Services
Adult & Travel Immunizations • Health and Cholesterol Screenings • Foot Care Program
www.seniorhelpers.com
Licensed Home Care Agency (No. 7926)
918-743-9810 • 7875 E. 51st St. • Tulsa
CONSIDERING MOVING?
Kari Bell REALTOR
Senior Real Estate Specialist, CSHP (918) 515-0278
karibelld@gmail.com
I Specialize in 55+ Home Sellers and Home Buyers.
If you are concerned about the cost of Assisted Living or Home Care, there is a little-known benefit available through the VA, if you are 65 or older.
Up to $2,120 per month.
Call (918) 369-6192
or visit veteransassistedcare.com VA laws have changed, there are some things you MAY need to do NOW to stay eiligible for this benefit in the future.
Keeping Seniors Safe at Home Stair Lifts • Lift Chairs • Grab Bars • Ramps • Railings • Scooters Walk-In Tubs • Medical Alerts • Vehicle Lifts • And More
918-939-9710 or 918-938-2574 AmeriGlide-Tulsa-OK.com www.SeniorSafetyOK.com 3130 S. Winston, Tulsa, OK
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Festivals Events Brown Bag It: Tulsa Rock Quartet June 1 • Noon • Free Westby Pavilion, Tulsa PAC 110 E. 2nd St. • Tulsa (918) 587-3802 BA Community Book Fair June 3 & 4 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. June 10 & 11 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Book Pantry 201 W. Houston St. • Broken Arrow (918) 251-7781 • Free Gem Faire June 3 – 5 • $7 Friday • Noon – 6 p.m. Saturday • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Expo Square’s Exchange Center 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (503) 252-8300 Please Touch the Art Opening reception, through July 30 June 3 • 5 – 9 p.m. • Free Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity 910 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 595-7339 Gospel Music June 4 • 5:45 p.m. • Free Broken Arrow Assembly 3500 W. New Orleans • Broken Arrow (918) 298-0606 Tulsa Chatauqua The Cold War: The Early Years June 7 – 11 • 7 p.m. • Free Tulsa Historical Society 2445 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa tulsachautauqua@gmail.com Second Saturday Walking Tour Presented by Tulsa Foundation for Architecture June 11 • 10 a.m. • $10 Gypsy Coffee House & Cyber Café 303 MLK Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 914-1530 Mamma Mia! Presented by Celebrity Attractions June 11 – 12 • $25+ Saturday • 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Sunday • 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Tulsa PAC 110 E. 2nd St. • Tulsa (918) 596-7122
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To submit a calendar item, please contact Associate Editor Landry Harlan at lharlan@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000. Chandler Ice Cream Festival June 11 • Noon – 5 p.m. • Free Tilghman Park 811 Park Rd. • Chandler (405) 258-0673 Summer Short Silents Presented by American Theatre Organ Society, Sooner State Chapter June 17 • 7 p.m. • Free Seminar Center of Tulsa Technology Center 4000 W. Florence St. • Broken Arrow soonerstateATos@gmail.com Color Me True Juneteenth Community Service Day Learn about Tulsa’s community resources June 18 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Free OSU – Tulsa 700 N. Greenwood • Tulsa (918) 850-3074 Bunco Bash Presented by Broken Arrow Seniors June 24 • Dinner 6 p.m. • Bunco 7 p.m. Broken Arrow Seniors 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377 • $10 Tuesdays in the Park Live music from local & regional acts Tuesdays • 7 p.m. • Free Central Park 1500 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-6512 Friday Night Opry Branson style show, featuring classic country & gospel music Fridays • 6:45 – 9 p.m. • $6 St. Marks Methodist Church, Activity Bldg. 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 258-1072 Brookside Farmers’ Market Saturdays • 7:30 – 11 a.m. • Free Whole Foods Brookside 1401 E. 41st St. • Tulsa Rose District Farmers’ Market Saturdays • 8 a.m. – Noon • Free Dallas St. & 1st St. • Broken Arrow
Classes, Meetings Seminars Senior’s CPR Course June 7 • 1 – 3 p.m. • Free Osteopathic Founders Foundation 8801 S. Yale Ave., Ste. 400 • Tulsa (918) 551-7300
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Art Explorations For individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s & their caregivers June 14 • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. • Tulsa (918) 596-2768
Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group For people who have lost hearing later in life June 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
Monthly Meeting & Program Presented by Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Indian Nation Camp June 23 • 6:30 p.m. • Free Herman and Kate Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 663-1228
Grief Support Group June 13 • 6 p.m. • Free Hometown Hospice 804 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 251-6441
Caregiving 101 June 28 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 664-9000 • RSVP ACBL Duplicate Sanctioned Bridge Mondays & Wednesdays • 11 a.m. Broken Arrow Seniors 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 355-6652 Ukulele Class Bring your own ukulele; beginners welcome Wednesdays • 10 – 11 a.m. Broken Arrow Seniors 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377 Single Seniors 60+ Join for lunch, visiting & cards Wednesdays • 11:30 a.m. Buffet Palace 10934 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 371-4367 or (918) 341-3375
Support Groups LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups (918) 664-9000 Respite provided • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Broken Arrow June 9 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free June 23 • 5:30 – 7 p.m. • Free 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Central June 2 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free June 16 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa LIFE’s Adult Day Health at North June 21 • 5 – 6 p.m. • Free 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa
Digging Out Support Group Helping your loved one manage clutter June 14 • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Free Improving Lives Counseling Center 6216 S. Lewis Ave., Ste. 180 • Tulsa (918) 629-4828 • RSVP Alzheimer’s Support Group Coffee Chat Presented by Oxford Glen Memory Care Residence at Owasso; Coffee & snacks provided June 21 • 10 – 11 a.m. • Free Oxford Glen Memory Care Residence 11113 E. 103rd St. N • Owasso (918) 376-4810 • RSVP Oklahoma Parkinson’s Disease Support June 23 • 1 – 3 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Grief Journey Group Tuesdays • 2 – 3:30 p.m. • Free Tuesdays • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Ave., Ste. 200 • Tulsa (918) 587-1200 • www.thegriefcenter.org Unburied in Treasures Support for hoarding, clutter & disorganization Tuesdays • 1 – 2:30 p.m. • Free Tulsa Fire Dept., Station 20 9827 E. 59th St. • Tulsa (918) 252-7650 • RSVP
Dancing Lake Keystone Square Dance Club June 17 • 8 p.m. • $3 Mannford Community Center 101 Green Valley Park Rd. • Mannford (918) 865-2846
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Melodies & Memories June 18 • 2 – 4 p.m. • Free First Christian Church of Jenks 308 E. Main St. • Jenks (918) 299-7381 • www.fccjenksok.com Tulsa Swingdance Club Featuring lessons in country two-step, East & West coast swing Sundays • Start times vary $5 club members • $7 nonmembers The ClubHouse 2735 S. Memorial Dr. • Tulsa (918) 557-1699
Parkinson’s Swim For individuals with Parkinson’s & their loved ones June 28 • 4:30 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s Wellness Center 3701 MLK Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 794-1945 • RSVP by June 24
LIFE EDU Senior & Caregiver Community Education
Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance Mondays • 10 – 11 a.m. Creek County Literacy Program, Library Annex 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa (918) 224-9647 • Free
LaFortune Series: Talking with Your Doctor
Clog Dancing Lessons Presented by Turtle Creek Cloggers Mondays • 5:45 – 8:30 p.m. Thursdays • 6 – 8:30 p.m. LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 627-0067
Exercise Class Designed for Older Adults Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
Round Up Boys Dance Mondays • 6:30 p.m. • $5 Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 607-3600
Aqua Mobility Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 12:30 p.m. University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 442-4600 • $25 per month
Line Dancing Class Group performs at various locations Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10 a.m. • Free University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3480 Senior Square Dancing & Line Dancing Presented by Rushing Stars Square Dance Club Wednesdays Workshop 12:30 p.m. • Dance 1 p.m. Centennial Center 1028 E. 6th St. • Tulsa (918) 363-8380 Parkinson’s Dance Wednesdays • 2 – 3 p.m. • $5 Feel the Beat Dance 5970 E. 31st St., Ste. P • Tulsa (918) 747-3747 Tulsa Swingdance Club Featuring lessons in West coast swing Wednesdays • Start times vary Free Elks members • $5 nonmembers Tulsa Elks Lodge 5335 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-1699 Friday Night Dances Open to the public; nonsmoking ballroom Fridays • 7:30 p.m. $5 members • $6 nonmembers American Legion Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-1635 (after 2 p.m.)
Fitness Tai Chi in the Park June 3 • 7 – 8 p.m. • Free Tulsa Centennial City Park 6th St. & Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 664-9191
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Zumba with Ariane Betancourt Mondays & Wednesdays • 6 p.m. Saturdays • 10 a.m. $7 per class • $50 for 10 classes 51st & Memorial, behind Walgreens • Tulsa (918) 812-5691 Functional Movement With personal trainer Brenda Weaver Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9 a.m. • $5 LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 3500 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 749-2623 Gentle Yoga Designed to help arthritis, fibromyalgia & pain Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10 a.m. YogaQuest Studio 3325 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 633-8890 • $10 Seated Yoga with Lucy Weberling Wednesdays • 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Ramona Senior Center 4th St. & Cherokee Ave. • Ramona (918) 633-8890 • http://festivalyoga.com Rock Steady Boxing Thursdays & Saturdays • 1:30 p.m. Title Boxing of Tulsa 8245 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 747-3747 Restorative Yoga Designed to help arthritis, fibromyalgia & pain Sundays • 4:30 – 6 p.m. YogaQuest Studio 3325 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 633-8890 • $10
Offered by LIFE Senior Services
Learn how to start successful conversations about your health concerns and make sound decisions about your health with your doctor. Wednesday, June 8 • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LaFortune Recreation Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • (918) 664-9000 • RSVP
Learn about recent research in the realms of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Plus, use hands on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Ask about free respite. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Same class offered on two dates. Thursday, June 9 • 5 – 6:30 p.m. LIFE Senior Services • 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow Free • (918) 664-9000 • RSVP Wednesday, June 15 • 3:30 – 5 p.m. LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • (918) 664-9000 • RSVP
Basics of Medicare If you are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare, this seminar is designed especially for you. The seminar is presented by the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services and will cover the basics of Medicare, explain what you need to know about Medicare’s different parts and give you the information you need to make an informed decision about your coverage options. Reservations requested. This seminar is intended for persons newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare. It is closed to licensed Life, Accident and Health Insurance Agents, insurance company personnel, and anyone affiliated with a Health Maintenance Organization or other conflicts of interest.
Wednesday, June 15 • 10 a.m. – Noon LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • (918) 664-9000 • RSVP
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Sexual Health, Intimacy and Aging This presentation will look at the culture of sexuality, including ethics and the care provider’s suspension of judgment when communicating about sexual health and behaviors; laws, regulations and best practices regarding sexual health in care facilities; STDs/STIs; sexual orientation; and prevailing best practices for sexual expression with dementia. 5.25 CEs, 3 hours ethics for LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC, NAB, CCMC, Ombudsman, CLEET, Home Health Administrators. Students with ID $15. Tuesday, June 7 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. OSU-Tulsa • 700 N. Greenwood Ave. • Tulsa $49 – $69 • (918) 664-9000 • RSVP
LIFE’S SENIOR CENTERS With two locations in midtown Tulsa, LIFE’s Senior Centers offer a variety of activities for adults age 50 and older. Membership is only $25 per year. To discover all that LIFE has to offer, call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org/seniorcenters.
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ORU students hosted a Senior Prom for residents at University Village. Ana Reed, ORU sophomore, enjoyed visiting with Bill and Patty Ball during the party.
Resident riders Ruth Swarthout and Patsy Stunkle have been taking advantage of the beautiful weather by getting some exercise around the University Village campus.
On Good Friday, Senior Star at Woodland Terrace resident Jimmie Dozier enjoyed the children’s Easter egg hunt, as well as a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Senior Star at Woodland Terrace resident Lucille Smith posed for a photo with Lailani, a hula dancer, after a traditional Hawaiian dance performance.
University Village residents Faye Brown and Edward Parham proudly displayed their certificates after winning the John McCleary Pool Tournament.
LIFE’s Vintage Housing Director Vicki Jordan, along with LIFE Senior Services CEO Laura Kenny and other community leaders, dedicated Vintage Housing’s 17th low-income senior living community called Brookhollow Landing.
Country Club of Woodland Hills held its first Coloring Book Gathering. Over 20 talented residents, including Lanelle Withers, joined in on this new colorful way to relax, have fun and be creative.
Herschell Pannell, a resident at Senior Star at Woodland Terrace, partook in all the St. Patrick’s Day fun during the community’s annual party.
University Village’s line dancers provided this year’s entertainment at their annual St. Paddy’s Day Social.
Send Us Your Pictures
We Want To See Seniors Smiling & Active
Whether it is your traveling group, tennis buddies or a night on the town, we want your pictures! Submit high-resolution photos to editor@LIFEseniorservices.org by the 1st of every month.
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AUTO REPAIR Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locally-owned and - operated with over 40 years of auto repair experience. We perform all types of vehicle repair, from computer and electrical problems to engine and transmission overhauls. ASE Certified mechanics. Open six days a week, with towing provided. Call Gary. (918) 832-7072.
CARPET CLEANING ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning Senior and caregiver discounts. Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning. Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and restretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate (918) 636-6303.
CEMETERY LOTS Lots in Green Acres Memorial Garden Two lots in Green Acres Memorial Garden located at 126 North Yale. $800 cash for both lots together. Call (918) 272-3516. Three Adjoining Gravesites Rosehill Memorial Park. Three adjoining gravesites. Two gravesites include prepaid Monticello vaults and prepaid grave opening fees. Two sold together for $4,250. If separate $2,250. Third gravesite is plot only for $975. Compare to Rosehill’s 2016 price of $3,500 for one gravesite alone. Call (918) 237-0434.
COMPUTER SERVICES Computer and Electronic Assistance Are you stuck and need Help with your computer or any electronic device. Price and Son Computer and Technology Services, LLC will be glad to assist you in your home. Call James or Jared at (918) 236-6010 or email us at office@pricestechhelp.com to schedule an appointment. Does Technology Frustrate You? Honest, patient, ethical help with your pc, router, wifi, cell phone, email, streaming, camera, even sewingmachine! 26 years of IT experience in Tulsa. Special rates for seniors. References available.Call or email Carmen Armstrong Carmstrongva@gmail.com. (918) 688-7453.
transportation, valid driver’s license, auto insurance and pass OSBI background check. Certified and Non-Certified positions! Apply Today!! www.oxford-healthcare.com or call: (918) 258-1111. Wanted! Senior Citizens apartments needing older man to be back-up maintenance man for weekends and holidays emergencies only. Must have other income. Interview Monday and Wednesday only, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Versailles Apartments at 4816 South Sheridan Road. (918) 627-6116. ESTATE SALES 2MS Estate Sales ...Tulsa’s Finest! Downsizing? Estate liquidation? Let us take the worry away and maximize your return!!! No out of pocket expense for you, we handle all advertising, staging and the sale it self. We specialize in senior transitions, having been in the senior housing market for over 10 years. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Atulsa@aol.com for a free consultation. Estate Sales PLUS Tulsa’s largest and most experienced Estate Sales company with over 1,000 Estate Sales to our credit. Maximize the value of your estate…Let us organize, advertise and professionally manage your Estate Sale, Moving Sale, Downsizing and Appraisal. Bonded. Insured. Experienced. Accredited Member of the BBB awarded Best Customer Service. For more info go to www.estatesalesplus.com or email us at estatesalesplus@cox.net. Call for a free consultation at (918) 488-8853. Miss Lilly’s Estate Sale Services Miss Lilly’s Estate Sale Services specializes in Estate Liquidation, downsizing or moving sales. Our Estate appraiser has over 30 years of experience. If you are selling your home, we will work with your agent and bring potential buyers into your home. Contact Patti Lorimer at (918) 906-3539 for a FREE estate evaluation OR email misslilly’s@cox.net OR visit our website www.misslillysestatesales.com
EXERCISE Women’s Exercise – Free Visit Exercise for women any age. Burn calories while relaxing on our tables. No sweat. No strain. Low cost of $25 per month. First visit is FREE! No contracts. 5732 S. 70th E. Ave. Call Tone Zone at (918) 622-6116.
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Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free (866) 664-9009.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Hiring for Home Care Aides! Brighten your neighbor’s day by helping them stay safe in their home. We are looking for caring individuals to provide assistance to elderly/disabled clients. Tasks may include errands, light housekeeping, and personal care assistance. Must have reliable Continued
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GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES A New Season Lawn Care & Landscape Now accepting new customers for 2016. Time for Spring Clean-Up! Mowing, trimming, leaf and small debris removal, shrub planting, leaf mulching, flower beds. Small tree trimming. Will haul off small appliances, scrape metals, etc. We offer weekly, bi-weekly & year round services for the manicured look. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Call Todd (918) 639-2262. Kimble Davis Tree Company Family-owned and operated. Specializing in all aspects of tree care: restoration, pruning/thinning, removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming, firewood available. Serving Tulsa for 25 years. References. Member BBB. Insured. ISA certified arborist. Check us out at www.kdtreeco.com. Call Kimble at (918) 853-5383. Lawns & More Total lawn care. Stump grinding and small tree work. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteran-owned. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299. Mower Repair / Maintenance All brands - Riders, ZTR’s, Walk-behinds, Hand-helds. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869. Summer Lawn Care Roto-tilling, flower beds and gardens. Weeding, mowing, edging, shrub trimming, leaf removal, tree trimming. Dependable personalized lawn care service for Tulsa area. Experienced. Free estimates. Call Mark at (918) 809-9095. HOME REPAIR/REMODELING A-OK Plumbing A-OK Plumbing is now offering handyman services. No job too big or too small. Free estimates. We work by the job or hourly. 10% off to all first time customers. Relax, everyone’s welcome. Sit back and give us a call. Special senior rates offered. (918) 810-0397. A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements. Whether you’re making overdue repairs, sprucing up your home and garden, or optimizing your home’s “sale-ability” potential, call Joe Surowiak with A Handy Helping Hand. Professional results. Competitive rates. (918) 520-0333.
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Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 15th year serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/ trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394. Big C’s Plumbing Services Your one stop Plumbing Shop! Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection.... Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now. BJ’s Handyman Services I will tighten it, nail it, glue it, paint it, cut it, hang it, change it, assemble it, install it, and do other odd jobs. Quality work at reasonable prices. Our goal is to keep your costs low. Life member of Handyman Club of America. Serving seniors since 2005. We now accept all major credit/debit cards. Call BJ at (539) 777-2915. This is a local call. Bumgartner Plumbing Licensed, with over 30 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour. No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. # 82750. (918) 355-4747. Burton Painting Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes. Decks, fences, cabinets and floors. Free estimates. 25+ years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured. (918) 378-2858. Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, remodeling, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs. Special needs: grab bars, ramps, hand rails, door alterations to accommodate wheelchairs, handicap fixtures. Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured. (918) 636-6849. Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded. Honest and reliable service for over 30 years. Competitive rates. Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Family-owned and operated. (918) 437-8101.
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|| classifieds || Doorman Door Service of Tulsa Thinking about replacing your windows? Call us first, glass replacement may be a better option. The Doorman provides service and installation for doors, windows and siding. We offer a senior and military discount. Financing is available and we accept all major credit cards. Visit us at www.tulsadoorman.com. (918) 430-4398. Freedom Electrical Services Do you need outlets, ceiling fans or lights hung? Freedom Electrical Services provides quality workmanship. For all your electrical needs, call (918) 216-1846. Handyman & Construction Services New & Remodel Commercial & Residential - 25 Years. All Handicap Accessories - grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors & Fences. Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig (918) 892-4168. \Handyman / Painter Minor house work & repairs such as plumbing: leaky faucets, install new faucet & hardware. Electrical: replace bad light switches, or receptacle (wall plug ins) fix old light fixtures install new fixtures & ceiling fans, wood staining, furniture repair, interior /exterior home painting and repairs on walls or ceiling. Call David at (918) 346-3774. Home Improvemnets We are LIFETIME WINDOWS & DOORS serving the Tulsa area for 17 years. We install energy efficient replacement windows, entry doors, kitchen and bath remodeling, electrical and plumbing, interior and exterior painting, decks, guttering, roofing, vinyl siding and general repairs. We offer a 15% discount to those over 55. References furnished. Free Quotes. Call Richard Johnson (918) 261-9999. Pastoral Painting Pastoral Painting by Brother Conrad. Let me oversee your house with a fresh coat of paint! Pre-Summer Special! Super senior savings! Best price in town! Pay after completion. Written contract with all work guaranteed. Interior or exterior. Some handyman repairs, also. Free Estimates. Excellent references. Third generation painter with over 30 years experience. Call Glenn at (918) 406-5642. 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. Z&J Remodeling No job is too big or small. Painting, carpentry work, roofing, room additions, decks, sheet rock, carpet & carpet repairs, storm damage repairs and more. Free estimates and insured. (918) 629-1903.
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HOUSE CLEANING Housekeeper Available Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly. Thorough and Honest. Integrity at work yesterday, today and tomorrow. 15 years experience. Adjustable fee according to situation. References Available. Call (918) 282-1617 or (918) 361-6966. Shelley’s Housecleaning Professional housekeeper with 16 years experience. Weekly, every other week, or monthly. Excellent references. Reasonable rates and very dependable. Call (918) 312-2282. Tyson Window Cleaning I clean windows, chandeliers and mirrors. Overwhelmed? Need help Spring cleaning? I clean houses, one time or regularly. I also do construction cleanup, clean move-in and clean move-outs. Will help pack and unpack your move. Satisfaction guaranteed, experienced, insured, senior discount, affordable rates. (918) 408-1353.
LEGAL Full-Service Estate Planning Law Firm Trusts, Wills, Gift and Tax Planning, Powers of Attorneys and more! With offices in Sand Springs and Tulsa. Discount to Veterans and Retired 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
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
Financial Organizer Are you overwhelmed handling monthly finances (paying bills, balancing your checkbook, organization) for yourself or a loved one? I can help! I create customized systems that fit your needs, either for set up only or ongoing mnmonthly. Call me to discuss the options available. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259. Mary’s Errands/ Senior Services Tulsa I do personal errands: deliver your groceries, pharmacy pick-ups, escort to Doctors appointments, Wal-Mart runs, and more! If you don’t see what you need listed call me! I am also available as a Live-In Companion-In Exchange For Living Accommodations, in the Midtown/ Brookside area. Call Mary (918) 791-3770, text or email maryehayes@att.net Melissa’s Miscellaneous Perform all personal assistants tasks: Dog walking, go grocery shopping, go to the pharmacy, pay bills and light secretarial work, pack luggage, transportation, go to post office, any general errands and running around errands and more. I can provide references from existing clients. I am also bonded and insured. (918) 899-2620 melmartinezbowman@yahoo.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.
Mineral Research By Experienced Landman If you own land in Oklahoma and not sure about your minerals, now, while oil prices are low, is a good time to have your minerals researched by an independent Landman. Let’s talk. Call John at OK LAND SERVICES,INC., (918) 798-3375.
HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office in Tulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your own home, where you are most comfortable. Call (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). www.halomedicalalarms.com
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Bobbi and Bob’s Personal & Business Assistance Secretarial and administrative tasks, project manager assignments, running errands, grocery/personal shopping, take to beauty shop, take to medical appointments,organizing home/office, housecheck, handle healthcare and medical insurance paperwork. Call Bobbi Warshaw, MPH, or Bob Warshaw, MBA, at (918) 747-3807. Website: www.errands-to-go.com, Email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net. Companion For You Elderly and need a companion? Compassionate friendly and responsible woman seeks elderly people to help with your long and lonely hours. 25 years experienced teacher and Philbrook docent. References provided. Will provide companionship, run errands, organize and do light chores. Will travel to southeast and west Tulsa, Broken Arrow and Jenks. Please email me at okiejoy@aol.com or call (925) 890-2855.
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Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. I will come to you at the hospital, rehab or nursing home. A Mane Event hairstyling is for the entire family. 35 years experience. Senior specials for haircuts, perms and color. In-shop special: Haircut $7 for first time customers in shop ONLY. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Yale at 937 South Canton Ave. (918) 834-2686. Darlene’s Salon Services Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. Wet sets, blow drying, back combing, perms, colors, and cuts. Manicures and pedicures available. This month’s special: haircut OR shampoo and set for $12. First time clients only with this ad. Come see us at Highland Plaza, 5661 E. 41st St. (Corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440.
Detlef’s Master American European Hair Design Established 1964. Precision cuts, color corrections, perms by design from sensible to sensational. Former owner of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Miss Jackson’s Salon and Coiffures Continental Salon. Catering to classy and mature styles for ladies and gentlemen. Monday – Saturday. Call (918) 663-8779. 4833 South Sheridan, Suite 405 A in Fountain Plaza. By appointment only.
For Your Feet Many foot problems occur later in life. Let MY S.H.O.P. (Seniors House of Pampering) take care of your tootsies. Soothing, relaxing foot bath followed by massage to help relieve pain and improve circulation. Senior owned and operated. $25 at your place. $20 at my place. (918) 808-5084. In-Home Beauty Services of Tulsa We provide beauty services to our clients who are unable to leave their home, disabled, hospice care or independent living. We offer full beauty service for men and women in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Our services include: shampoo & sets, haircuts, perms, manicures. pedicures. Licensed and Insured.Visit our website www.inhomebeautyservicesoftulsa.com. Call (918) 630-6274.
PET SERVICES Cat Boarding Going out of town and need someone to care for your cats? The Kat Shack offers a calm and peaceful place for your cats to stay: no cages, no dogs, and lots of love. 23 years animal experience. (918) 364-cats (2287). www.thekatshack.com. SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP Single Seniors (60+) Are you over 60, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun loving group of single seniors over 60. We meet every Wednesday,11:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:15 have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Bob at (918) 371-4367 or Beverly at (918) 272-1049.
TRANSPORTATION Call Patricia! Need a go-fer to run errands, take you to an appointment or grocery shopping? Need someone to take you to hair appointments, the pharmacy, make deliveries? Need someone to stay with you during an out-patient medical procedure? Also, available as a driver/ companion for traveling; rates negotiable. Call Patricia! (918) 437-3456 or (918) 855-2302. 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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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Hospice Volunteers Do you love hearing stories from “The Greatest Generation” veterans? RoseRock Healthcare is a certified “We Honor Veterans” program! We are always looking for volunteers to hear our hospice patients’ stories and provide a warm hand and heart! Other volunteer opportunities include clerical help in our office, patient companionship and running errands for homebound patients. Also, come meet our Therapy Dog, Mozart….he loves to visit our staff and patients. Come join our fantastic team! For more information on volunteer opportunities at RoseRock Healthcare a Hospice provider call Debbie Hensley at (918) 236-4866 or send email to info@roserockhealthcare.com Love life’s little treasures? We do too! Volunteers needed to cashier, create displays, and provide friendly customer service at our upscale resale shop - coming in 2016! Bring your friends and make a difference. Contact Colleen at(918) 747-2273 or chelms@hospiceofgreencountry.org with Hospice of Green Country to join the fun! Participants Needed For Study The Aging in Place Study at OU could use your assistance in a focus group. Has it been suggested to you that you use services specifically for seniors? Are you able to attend a group meeting for two hours? Participants chosen will be compensated for their time and travel. Transportation available. Must be 65 or older. Call Sam Kirzner at (918) 619-4754.
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