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28 Which Medicare Part D Plan is the Right Plan for You?

Research shows that a large majority of people with Medicare could have saved hundreds of dollars last year by reviewing their prescription drug plan. In fact, during last year’s enrollment

As always, you can count on LIFE and LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine to bring you timely, unbiased information and assistance on Medicare Part D. For more information or to schedule an appointment to review your options, call the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009. We’re here to help!

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Erin Shackelford Managing Editor editor@LIFEseniorservices.org Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org Leah Weigle Graphic Designer and Photographer Carol Carter Copy Editor

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Carrie Henderson Bowen Circulation Coordinator cbowen@LIFEseniorservices.org

Your 2017 Guide to Medicare Part D

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Medical Alerts and Alarms: Guardian Angels of the Digital Age

Know Your Money:

How to Spot a Fake

Bucks, moolah, cash, dough … Money by any other name is still money … unless, it isn’t. According to the United States Secret Service, the federal agency that fights counterfeit currency, counterfeiting continues to be a problem in Oklahoma and across the country.

Kelly Kirchhoff Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning

P rotecting Your Home and Vehicle

Whether you take a tumble, experience chest pains, hear someone breaking in, smell fire or a number of other emergencies, a personal emergency alert system could save your life or the life of a loved one. But you need to do your research and find the one that suits you or your loved one’s specific needs.

LIFE Senior Services is a name thousands of seniors and their families have trusted for over 40 years. Since 2004, LIFE has provided education and one-on-one assistance to thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, helping them compare Medicare Part D plans and enroll in the one that best fits their individual needs. As a partner agency of the Oklahoma Insurance Department, LIFE’s Medicare Assistance Program provides trusted services in northeast Oklahoma to Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and those soon to be eligible for Medicare.

This information is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. Source: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, www.medicare.gov

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Laura Kenny President and Chief Executive Officer

This four-page insert lists the Medicare Part D plans available in Oklahoma.

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When reviewing your Medicare coverage, know that you will have many options to choose from. Typically, it’s beneficial to have choices, but you might find yourself overwhelmed. For example, in 2017, Medicare beneficiaries in Oklahoma will be able to select from 20 prescription drug plans, as well as many health plans available throughout the state. Many beneficiaries say they find it frustrating and difficult to compare plans due to the volume of information they receive in the mail and through the media. As a result, they often stay with the same plan, even if it is not the best option for them.

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To have a thief invade our homes – our sanctuaries – is frightening. While there is no way to completely guarantee you will never be a target, there are measures to take to help lessen your risk of a home or vehicle theft.

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Crime happens all around us. Sadly, seniors are often the victims. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, seniors 65 and older are more vulnerable to crimes than their younger counterparts. When armed with the right information and tactics, you can help ensure you won’t become a victim.

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D efending Your Life and Limbs

Shake, Rattle and Roll:

Earthquake Preparedness

Unfortunately and oddly enough, earthquakes in Oklahoma are becoming increasingly common, and a recent one in September – a 5.6 magnitude earthquake near Pawnee – was the strongest ever felt in Oklahoma. While we are certainly accustomed to tornados, earthquakes are a whole other ballgame.

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afety is a top priority in the minds of many seniors. You’ve probably heard the statistics – seniors are more likely to be taken advantage of than their younger counterparts. According to the National Institute on Aging, older people are often targets of robbery, purse snatching, pick-pocketing, car theft and other crimes. With a growing number of seniors living independently, safety is also a concern for many caregivers. However, you can’t let the fear of crime stop you from enjoying your life to the fullest. Whether it is from home-based hazards or outside threats, there are steps you can take to keep yourself or your senior-aged loved one safe. In this month’s issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine, we take a look at some preventive measures to help ensure your personal safety, as well as the safety of your home and vehicle. On page 14, we speak with Tulsa Police Department Detective and Relentless Training Concepts Co-owner Brandon Bennett and KOTV’s Lori Fullbright about self-awareness tips and self-defense moves to help keep you from becoming a victim of a theft or physical attack. On page 16, you’ll also find information about an upcoming free seminar with Bennett and his wife, which will offer additional tidbits on self-awareness, safety and managing known and unknown threats.

Laura Kenny President and CEO of LIFE Senior Services, LIFE’s Vintage Housing and LIFE PACE

We delve into home and vehicle safety tips on page 18. If you or someone you know has ever had their home or car broken into, you know how upsetting the experience can be. Fortunately, there are some ways to make yourself a harder target. While some are common-sense reminders, there will likely be new, helpful information to glean.

On page 28, learn more about personal medical alarm and alert devices. While some people embrace the comfort and security they bring, others aren’t so thrilled about the idea, saying they make them “feel old” or they won’t push them because “they don’t want to be a bother.” We talk to one caregiver whose mother – at first – refused to use her personal medical alert, but has since realized the importance of doing so when needed. She also has realized the peace of mind it brings to her family. In Know Your Money: How to Spot a Fake on page 32, we take an informative peek into the world of counterfeit currency with the United States Secret Service. While the United States Department of the Treasury continuously updates and improves our currency’s security features to thwart counterfeiters, they still find ways to create knockoffs – some better than others. Learn which bill is the most counterfeited and how you can identify a forgery from the real thing. Unfortunately and strangely, earthquakes are becoming a common aspect of Oklahoma life. On page 36, learn about earthquake safety, including what to do before, during and after an earthquake. Also in this issue, you’ll find information about a few Tulsa-area agencies who are partnering up to combat elder abuse (page 22), how to prepare your own document vault (page 35) and one of our managing editor’s favorite places to dine al fresco – weather permitting – with her furry friends (page 38). Enjoy this expanded edition of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine!

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LOOKING BACK

On the Move: History of Transportation in Tulsa Exhibit Open Through August 2017

Tulsa Historical Society & Museum 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa People arriving during the 1800s came here by foot, horseback or wagon. In the late 19th century, Tulsa became a stop on the railroad, and the small settlement turned into a city. Before long, there were bustling streets filled with cars and trolleys and Tulsa was well on its way to becoming the Oil Capital of the World.

A busy day at the Union Bus Depot located at 4th Street and Cincinnati Avenue, c. 1940s.

Will Rogers and a donkey standing beside a Southwest Ryan Airlines plane, c. 1930.

Dray and Express Wagon at the Frisco Depot, December 24, 1894.

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Mid-West Chevrolet Showroom, c. January 1949.

Studio photo of two women with an airplane, c. 1915. Sign reads, “Flying High at Tulsa Okla.”

this month in history Nov. 3, 1948: Newspaper mistakenly declared Dewey president The Chicago Tribune jumped the gun and mistakenly declared New York Governor Thomas Dewey the winner of the presidential race with incumbent Harry S. Truman in a front-page headline that read, “Dewey Defeats Truman.” In a famous photo, a beaming and bemused Truman is shown holding a copy of the issue that had wrongly predicted his downfall.

Nov. 13, 1982: Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated After a weeklong national salute to Americans who served in the Vietnam War, the memorial was dedicated in Washington after a march by thousands of veterans of the conflict. The long-awaited memorial was a simple V-shaped black granite wall inscribed with the names of the 57,939 Americans who died in the conflict, arranged in order of death, not rank.

Nov. 5, 2007: Writers strike stalled production of movies and TV shows Members of the Writers Guild of America, East and Writers Guide of America, West – labor organizations representing TV, film and radio writers – went on strike in Los Angeles and New York after failed negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Production ceased on more than 60 TV shows and resulted in a loss of $3 billion to the LA economy alone.

Nov. 22, 1963: President Kennedy was assassinated President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed as his motorcade drove through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas. Kennedy’s suspected assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, was believed to have used a mail-order rifle to shoot the president from the sixth story window of the Texas School Book Depository. Oswald was killed two days later by Dallas restaurant owner Jack Ruby as he was being transferred to jail.

Nov. 10, 1903: Mary Anderson patented windshield wiper The patent office awarded a patent to Anderson for her “window cleaning device for electric cars and other vehicles to remove snow, ice or sleet from the window.” She tried to sell it to a manufacturing firm, but the company said it had no value. Though windshield wipers were standard in cars by 1913, Anderson never profited from her invention.

Nov. 26, 1941: FDR established modern Thanksgiving holiday President Roosevelt signed a bill officially establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day, after two years of deviation from Lincoln’s precedent. The tradition dates back to the early history of the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies, when post-harvest holidays were celebrated on the weekday set aside as “Lecture Day,” a midweek church meeting where topical sermons were presented.

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CAREGIVER CORNER

Keeping Your Loved One

ontinuing to live at home as we age, also called “aging in place,” is what most people hope and strive to achieve. The good news is that it is possible with some preplanning, open communication and love. Below are some tips to improve home safety and mitigate issues that could lead to an injury or force a move. PREVENTING FALLS Falls are serious, and the advice on fall prevention bears repeating. As you develop a home safety plan with your loved one, consider the sobering statistics from the National Council on Aging: Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from injuries sustained from a fall. Falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency rooms annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations and more than 27,000 deaths. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. In 2013, the total cost of fall injuries was $34 billion.

Now, think about your loved one’s home. Are there area rugs or stairs? Different types of flooring bordering each other? These are just a few of the factors that can lead to falls. Here are some solutions: Remove area rugs or secure them with special rug tape. Declutter the area, making it easy to navigate. Lower any threshold that is more than a half inch tall. Clean up spills promptly. Pets, while valuable for many reasons, pose a tripping threat. Add noisy bells to their collar to alert you and your loved one when they are near. Make sure banisters are sturdy and there are handrails for staircases and steps. Remove electrical cords that are stretched across walkways. LIGHTING Lighting is important and low-level lighting can contribute to falls. Some key tips to remember are: Make sure to use the brightest bulbs that light fixtures are rated for. Add night lights throughout the home. Some night lights also have motion sensors. Light stairways and hallways. Make sure there are switches at the top and bottom of stairs. Keep flashlights handy – by the bed, in the bathroom, on the kitchen counter and wherever else your loved one may need one. BATHROOM Grab bars are one of the best safety tools for bathrooms. Many grab bars are attractive and match bathroom décor. They should be located beside each toilet, inside showers and in the bathtub. An occupational therapist will be able to confirm proper placement. Add non-slip mats in bathtubs and showers, as well as on the floor. Install toilet risers or toilets that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which have a higher seat than standard toilets. Consider a shower chair. They are a luxury in fancy spas and can benefit every home. 10 LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | November 2016

BEDROOM Adjust the bed height for ease of getting in and out of bed safely. If mobility is a concern, a bedside toilet can be helpful. Storage, Laundry and the Garage Adjust storage throughout the home, so things that are frequently needed are within reach. Laundry can be heavy. Consider laundry baskets with wheels and using smaller detergent bottles or laundry pods. In the garage, consider moving unused tools out of the way, removing poisonous materials, and storing lawn mowers and gas canisters safely. Make sure stairs are well marked. OUTDOORS Add handrails to all outdoor steps. Remove any clutter that could impede walkways. As winter approaches, keep de-icer and cat litter handy. FIRE Keep a charged fire extinguisher in the kitchen. Do not walk away while you’re cooking. Wear form-fitting sleeves when cooking, and do not cook if drowsy from alcohol or medications. Leave at least 36 inches between a space heater and flammable objects. If you or your loved one smoke, smoke outside. Smoke alarms save lives. Check and replace batteries at least twice a year. It is recommended to replace batteries when you set your clocks forward and back. Plan and practice a fire escape route that is based on your love one’s abilities. Ensuring your loved one’s safety can be achieved with some common sense, preplanning and a few inexpensive modifications. Consider taking a fresh look at your loved one’s home, thinking about what could be done to improve safety and ensure independence for as long as possible. by Mickey Hinds, Education Coordinator at LIFE Senior Services Sources: www.nfpa.org, www.ncoa.org, www.nia.nih.gov

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MEDICARE & YOU

Things

You Can Do to Avoid Fraud

very year, Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. It’s the time when Medicare beneficiaries can compare, shop and make changes to their plans. Unfortunately, it’s also the time when scammers go to work. What’s their goal? They want you to give them your Social Security number, financial information or insurance number. Below are some of the tricks scammers use to take advantage of consumers like you: S omeone calls and says you must join their prescription plan or you’ll lose your Medicare coverage. Don’t believe it. Enrollment in Medicare prescription drug coverage (also known as Medicare Part D) is voluntary and does not affect your Medicare coverage. Someone calls or emails claiming they need your Medicare number to update your account or send you Medicare benefit information. Medicare won’t call you to get this information. They already have it. Someone calls or emails claiming that Medicare is issuing new Medicare cards and they need your Medicare number to send yours to you. While it’s true that legislation passed in 2015 mandates re-issuance of all Medicare cards, the actual implementation will not begin until January 2019. Even then, Medicare won’t contact you asking for your Medicare number and other personal information. Remember, Medicare already has that information. Someone claiming to be a Medicare plan representative says they need to confirm your billing information by phone or online. Plan representatives are not allowed to ask you for payment over the phone or online. Dishonest companies may offer you free medical exams or supplies. Be wary. It may be a trick to get and misuse your personal information.

Whenever someone asks for your bank account number or your Medicare number take a minute to think before you speak. Do you really need to get a new healthcare card? Is that discounted insurance a good deal? Is that government official really from the government? The answer to all three is almost always no. Here’s what you can do if you encounter one of the above scams: S top, and do your research. Before you share your information, call (800) MEDICARE (633-4227) or check with someone you trust. What’s the real story? Pass this information on to a friend. You probably recognized the scams, but chances are you know someone who could use a friendly reminder. If you believe you or someone you know is a victim of Medicare fraud, report it to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services at (800) 447-8477 or www.stopmedicarefraud.gov. If you spot a healthcare scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at (877) FTC-HELP (382-4357) or TTY (866) 653-4261. Your complaint can help protect other people. By filing a complaint, you can help the FTC’s investigators identify scam artists and stop them before they can access a friend’s hard-earned money. If you gave out personal information, call your banks, credit card providers, health insurance company and credit reporting companies immediately. The FTC’s website (www.ftc.gov) has more information on healthcare scams and medical identity theft. by Cindy Loftin Medicare Assistance Program Coordinator at LIFE Senior Services Source: www.ftc.gov 12

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1. S pot imposters. Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a government official, family member, charity or company you do business with. Don’t send money or give out personal information in response to an unexpected request – whether it comes as a text, phone call or an email. 2. D o online searches. Type a company or product name into a search engine with words like “review,” “complaint” or “scam.” Or search for a phrase that describes your situation, like “IRS call.” You can even search for a phone number to see if other people have reported it as a scam. 3. D on’t believe your caller ID. Technology makes it easy for scammers to fake caller ID information, so the name and number you see aren’t always real. If someone calls asking for money or personal information, hang up. If you think the caller might be telling the truth, call back to a number you know is genuine. 4. D on’t pay upfront for a promise. Someone might ask you to pay in advance for things like debt relief, credit and loan offers, mortgage assistance or a job. They might even say you’ve won a prize, but first you have to pay taxes or fees. If you do, they will probably take the money and disappear. Learn where to get real help with these issues at www.consumer.ftc.gov. 5. Consider how you pay. Credit cards have significant fraud protection built in, but some payment methods don’t. Wiring money through services like Western Union or MoneyGram is risky because it’s nearly impossible to get your money back. That’s also true for reloadable cards like MoneyPak, Reloadit or Vanilla. Government offices and honest companies won’t require you to use those payment methods. 6. Talk to someone. Before you give up your money or personal information, talk to someone you trust. Con artists want you to make decisions in a hurry. They might even threaten you. Slow down, check out the story, do an online search, consult an expert or talk to a friend. 7. Hang up on robocalls. If you answer the phone and hear a recorded sales pitch, hang up and report it to the FTC. These calls are illegal, and often the products are bogus. Don’t “press 1” to speak to a person or to be taken off the list. That could lead to more calls. 8. Be skeptical about free trial offers. Some companies use free trials to sign you up for products and bill you every month until you cancel. Before you agree to a free trial, research the company and read the cancellation policy. And always review your monthly statements for charges you don’t recognize. 9. D on’t deposit a check and wire money back. By law, banks must make funds from deposited checks available within days, but uncovering a fake check can take weeks. If a check you deposit turns out to be fake, you’re responsible for repaying the bank. 10. S ign up for the free scam alerts from the FTC at www.ftc.gov/scams. Get the latest tips and advice about scams sent right to your inbox. Source: www.ftc.gov

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Crime happens all around us. Sadly, seniors are often the victims.

ccording to the U.S. Department of Justice, seniors 65 and older are more vulnerable to property crimes, including vehicle theft and burglary, than their younger counterparts. Roughly 92 percent of crimes against those age 65 and older are property crimes.

If someone is getting uncomfortably close to you, you should put your hands up in a defensive pose to reaffirm your boundaries.

When armed with the right information and tactics, you can help ensure you won’t become a victim. Lori Fullbright, anchor and crime reporter for KOTV- The News On 6, says seniors must realize that crimes can happen at any time, anywhere. “Seniors don’t go out at night because they think it’s more dangerous. But you need to have your guard up in every part of town, and especially in the daylight,” Fullbright says. She cites an example in which two women in their 80s were robbed at Utica Square while going to lunch.

Be Aware of Your Surroundings

Perhaps the most important self-defense mechanism is awareness. “We have to be very aware in a ‘fringe’ area – an area that is around groups of people, but not in the middle of a group of people,” says Brandon Bennett, Tulsa Police Department detective and co-owner of Relentless Training Concepts in Tulsa. According to Bennett, that is where most crimes are committed. “It’s a place where you’re 30 seconds or more away from help – elevators, stairwells, an office at night, a parking lot.” Fullbright recommends that wherever you go, you should always have your head on a swivel. “You’ve got to constantly be monitoring because you want to see a threat coming up on you,” says Fullbright. “One woman who recently had her purse stolen in a grocery store parking lot didn’t even realize a man was approaching her until she saw his shoes right next to her. When she looked up, he punched her and took her purse,” says Fullbright. To avoid a similar situation, seniors should be very cognizant when loading grocery bags into their car. Fullbright recommends loading one bag, then taking a glance around before loading another. 14

It’s important that seniors have confidence when in public. “You need to walk around like you’re a person to be reckoned with. Walk around tall, strong, look at people in the face. Look like you’re not an easy target,” says Fullbright.

Reading the Situation

Bennett said that wherever you go, you should have an awareness of the four pre-incident indicators that someone may demonstrate before committing a crime:

1. 2. 3. 4.

acial grooming – touching the face, F neck, eyes, glasses, covering their mouth as they’re speaking Weight shifting – leaning in or leaning out in an unusual manner Eye contact – too much, not enough or they’re looking around and never make eye contact Reaching at their waistband – the best place to keep weapons is the waistband

Seniors should also be aware of the “hidden fifth” pre-incident indicator: They don’t take no for an answer. “If someone offers to help you with groceries and you say no, but they insist,” says Bennett. “Immediately assert, ‘I don’t need you to come near me.’ If someone asks you for directions, say, ‘Stop right there.’ If the person continues and they’re not taking no for an answer, that could be an indicator.”

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Just shining that light in someone’s face and asking what they’re looking for can be arresting. It can momentarily disorient people. - Brandon Bennett,

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Defending Your LIfe and limbs continued from page 14 If someone is getting uncomfortably close to you, you should put your hands up in a defensive pose to reaffirm your boundaries, says Bennett. This could help prevent them from coming any closer.

Things to Consider

Before you’re faced with a potential criminal situation, Bennett believes people need to decide two things. “First, you need to decide morally what you’re willing to surrender. There are only three things a criminal can want: property, body or life,” says Bennett. Most people can more easily accept surrendering property. “Or you may have a moral dilemma with that – you’re not going to give your keys to anybody, and you’re willing to sacrifice physically for your property,” says Bennett. However, it’s strongly recommended that you surrender your property if that is what the criminal is after. “Hand them what they ask for, and prove you are not a threat to them,” says Fullbright. Secondly, decide what your options are. “Do you use a cane, a walker, a wheelchair? Are you small? Are you in shape? All these answers will affect what your individual techniques will be if you are attacked,” says Bennett.

Self-Defense Tips

A couple of great tools for warding off criminals include a whistle and a pocket light. Fullbright recommends that seniors carry a whistle. “Criminals hate noise. Blow your whistle, and get attention. Scare them off.” A pocket light that is over 100 lumens can be handy at scaring away criminals. “Just shining that light in someone’s face and asking what they’re looking for can be arresting. It can momentarily disorient people,” says Bennett. If someone is trying to physically hurt you or take you, you should certainly fight back, Fullbright says. Seniors will most likely be the underdog in a fight. However, if you’re able to react quickly, you could catch the perpetrator off guard and stand a better chance of escaping. “If you find yourself in a position where you have to do something physically, think about using your hard parts against their soft parts – your head against their jaw, your elbow against their stomach, your knee against their groin,” Fullbright says. An article about self-defense for seniors recommends smashing a can (if you’re in the grocery store parking lot) against an attacker’s nose or jabbing a pen in their eye. If you can do nothing else, lay down flat on the pavement, Fullbright says. “I know a woman who fought back by faking a heart attack.” Bennett believes everyone should take a self-defense class. “Just taking a self-defense class will make you less likely to be assaulted,” says Bennett. A 2013 University of Oregon study found that women who had taken a selfdefense class had a much lower reported percentage of incidents of unwanted sexual contact than women who did not take the class. by Lindsay Morris

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More Tips to Avoid Becoming a

VICTIM

on’t overload your arms with packages. D Use a grocery cart or make another trip. Park and walk in well-lit areas. efore leaving your car or a shop, observe B your surroundings closely, especially if the area is unfamiliar, so you know where to go for safety. lways have your keys in hand – one A finger looped through a key ring – when walking to the car or door. alk with purpose. Don’t look at the W ground; look around you. ave a whistle and a flashlight on your H key chain. arry as little cash and credit cards as C possible. Hold only what you’re prepared to lose. on’t slip a purse strap around your D neck. The attacker could use the strap to harm you. he majority of cell phones for seniors T and some medical alarms have 911 connections – hit the alarm at the first sign of trouble. isit the bank during the day, instead of V stopping at ATMs at night. If you must visit an ATM, try a well-lit, drive-thru location. on’t open your door to a stranger. Look D out a window or keyhole first, and, if necessary, speak through the door. Source: seniors.lovetoknow.com

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YOUR HOME and

VEHICLE I

f you have ever spoken with a burglary victim, they almost always mention feeling “violated.” To have a thief invade our homes – our sanctuaries – is frightening. While there is no way to completely guarantee you will never be a target, there are measures to take to help lessen your risk of a home or vehicle theft. Home Security Steve Steele, retired Tulsa Police Department major and chief detective, now works for Advance Alarms, an Oklahoma alarm company. In his line of work, he’s seen all the tricks of this nefarious trade. Thieves who break into homes are professionals. And according to Steele, they typically work in pairs, striking between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays, when many people are working, volunteering or running errands. “We monitor thousands of alarms. In the middle of the night, it’s commercial [alarm notifications]. But daytime, it’s residential,” says Steele.

person know the house is occupied. They don’t want confrontation with the homeowner. They just want their stuff.” If you don’t want to speak to the stranger, bang some pots and pans around – anything to let them know the house isn’t empty. Besides letting potential thieves know you are home, there are some other basic protections. “Try to harden the target – keep bushes trimmed down and, hopefully, you can get an alarm with a sign that says ‘protected by’ that alarm company. The signs and stickers on the window are deterrents,” Steele instructs. If you can’t afford an alarm, you can find pretty convincing fake “protected by” stickers online for a nominal cost. While not as good as the real thing, it might make a potential intruder think twice. “Also, keep your gates locked. Thieves are lazy and don’t like climbing. At nighttime, you need to have a light outside,” says Steele.

The sticky-fingered pair drives around, knocking on doors. If nobody answers, there’s a chance they might break in. Steele cautions against our natural instinct: not answering the door when it’s a stranger.

He also warns against another situation that tempts thieves. “Don’t leave your garage door open. If they see an open garage door, they’ll walk in and grab something they can take to a pawnshop. Don’t leave your stuff laying around and open to the public, even if you’re home during the day, close that garage door,” says Steele.

“That’s the wrong thing to do. Don’t necessarily open it, but through the door, say something like, ‘My husband’s in the shower!’ Always let the

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Protecting your hoME and vehicle continued from page 18 Beyond the common-sense basics, the security market offers more sophisticated ways to monitor and protect your home. For example, doorbells (i.e., Ring) that sense when someone has approached your door, and then send HD video directly to your smartphone. “You can see the video and talk to them. You don’t even need to be home. You can be in another state. You can say we’re busy in here. It always makes it look like your home. You can also put up your own cameras or talk to an alarm company that will come out and give you a bid. With cameras, you can see inside or out – wherever there’s internet service. You could be in Las Vegas, pull it up on your smartphone and take a look,” says Steele. Finally, don’t hide spare keys. Thieves know to look under flower pots, rocks, ledges and bushes. It’s best to stash spare keys in the hands of trusted neighbors. What to Do if You’re a Victim of a Home Break-In What should you do if you’re a victim? “If your house is broken into and you drive up and notice, don’t rush into your house. It might still be occupied. Call the police, and let them go in first. If there’s evidence, you also don’t want to go in and mess up the crime scene,” Steele says. He adds a helpful suggestion that may not have occurred to all of us. “When you buy expensive things, it’s so easy to take pictures with a cell phone and write down basic information. If you have serial numbers, the police can enter that into NCIC [National Crime Information Center]. Say your Panasonic TV was stolen and you have the serial number, then the police stop someone with a Panasonic TV and run the serial number, you have a chance of getting it back. Also, a lot of stolen stuff comes up on Craigslist – maybe it’s not posted in the Tulsa area, but Joplin or Oklahoma City. If you are your own detective, always check those places, and then call the police,” says Steele. Keep the serial number and photos stored in a safe place, like a folder in a filing cabinet or lock box. Don’t keep the only copy on a computer that could also be stolen. At every turn, Steele reminds us to be vigilant, but enlist the help of the police if a thief strikes. Vehicle Security We have another valuable possession besides our homes. Our vehicles often become the targets of thieves, too. Officer Jay Francis of Bixby Police Department knows the ins and outs of car burglaries and encourages similar caution.

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“We see several different scenarios. Some [burglaries] are just people walking through the neighborhood, and it’s a crime of opportunity. They’ll see prescription medication through a window, for example, and they’ll grab it and go. These are random people. But then, there are people who intentionally plan it out. They go to a neighborhood and hit random cars. Sometimes, the cars are unlocked, but we are also getting a lot of window smashing,” explains Francis. The solutions, according to Francis, are fairly simple. “Lock your doors. These people continue to be rewarded by unlocked cars, and if there’s nothing there to take and no opportunity, maybe they’ll stop.” But a locked door isn’t the only step people should take to prevent a breakin. Thieves can be tempted through windows if they see what they’re looking for. “Don’t leave anything inside of your car. Medications, electronics, money – that’s what they’re looking for. Even in your own driveway or garage. People think, ‘Oh, I’m at my house. I’m safe.’ I can’t stress it enough: Don’t leave anything in your car,” insists Francis. “A lot of people leave their firearms in their vehicle … just don’t. That’s how a lot of these criminals are obtaining firearms.” If you park your vehicle outside, don’t leave a garage door opener in the vehicle. If a thief gains access to your car, all they need to do next is press your garage door opener to gain access to the contents of your garage and potentially an unlocked door to your home. What to Do if You’re a Victim of a Vehicle Break-In What should you do if your car is burglarized? “People are hesitant to report it, thinking ‘Oh, they only took something minor.’ You need to report it. That way, we can see trends in an area and if we need to step up patrol, we have data on when and where,” explains Francis. And, luckily, Steele’s suggestion about recording serial numbers works well for car burglaries, too. “I encourage people to maintain a list of serial numbers of electronics. We can enter those into NCIC,” echoes Francis. Simple measures, like locking doors and securing perimeters, offers a solid line of defense. It’s the first step in thwarting thieves. by Kelsey Holder

In the event that your actual car is stolen – not simply its contents – it’s important to have crucial information accessible, so it can be given to police. Make sure you have your license plate number, vehicle identification number (VIN) and insurance verification information in an alternate location. It does no good if it’s all with the car that you no longer have. Consider taking a photo of your license plate (if you don’t have it memorized) and VIN plate and storing it in your cell phone. Also, many insurance agencies can email you copies of your insurance verification. You can print a copy to keep in the glove box, but you’ll also have an electronic copy.

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hanks to a federal grant through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women, Tulsa County is one of nine U.S. communities receiving funds for enhanced training and services for individuals age 50 and older who are experiencing abuse. The grant is funded over a three year period and is the result of a comprehensive collaboration of community social service agencies, as well as local and state government services. The last 18 months of the grant is dedicated to providing more robust services for individuals 50 and older experiencing abuse and/or neglect.

– costs them their lives. Up to 5 million older Americans are abused every year, and the annual loss by victims of financial abuse is estimated to be at least $2.6 billion.” Elder abuse comes in a variety of forms and from a variety of sources, and it’s a growing problem. Some factors, including social isolation, physical or mental disability, dementia or Alzheimer’s, can make an older adult more vulnerable to abuse. Those who abuse older adults are both men and women, and approximately 90 percent of elder abuse and neglect are committed by family members. Two thirds of perpetrators are adult children or spouses. Approximately 1 in 10 Americans age 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse.

The driving force and lead agency behind the grant is Domestic Violence Intervention Services of Tulsa (DVIS). They’ve partnered with fellow agencies and organizations, including LIFE Senior Services, Oklahoma Department The National Council on Aging indicates elder of Human Services Adult Protective Services, abuse can consist of any of the following: City of Tulsa, Tulsa Police Department, Tulsa Physical abuse – inflicting physical pain County District Attorney’s Office, INCOG or injury Sexual abuse – touching, fondling or any Area Agency on Aging, Legal Aid Services of sexual activity with an older adult who is Oklahoma, Oklahomans for Equality, Tulsa unable to understand, unwilling to consent, County Social Services, 2-1-1 Helpline Oklahoma threatened or physically forced and the Family Safety Center. These agencies Emotional abuse – verbal assaults, threats of are working together to raise awareness; provide abuse, harassment or intimidation increased training to victim service agencies, law enforcement and legal organizations; as well as Confinement – restraining or isolating an improve elder abuse services. older adult, other than for medical reasons Passive neglect – a caregiver’s, family’s or About Elder Abuse an institution’s failure to provide an older According to the National Council on Aging, adult with life’s necessities, including, but not limited to, food, clothing, shelter or “Elder abuse is a silent problem that robs seniors medical care of their dignity, security and – in some cases

illful deprivation – denying an older W adult medication, medical care, shelter, food, therapeutic devices or other physical assistance, and exposing that person to the risk of physical, mental or emotional harm – except if a competent adult expresses a desire to go without such care Financial exploitation – misuse or withholding of an older adult’s resources by another The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women and the National Clearinghouse for Abuse in Later Life reports for every one case of elder abuse that comes to the attention of a responsible agency, another 23 cases never come to light. In Oklahoma, all individuals are mandated to report elder abuse and neglect situations. If an older adult is in immediate, lifethreatening danger, call 911. If you suspect an older adult is being mistreated, you can contact the 24-hour statewide abuse hotline at (800) 522-3511 or Tulsa County Adult Protective Services at (918) 581-2401 or (800) 734-7516 toll-free. All reports provided to Adult Protective Services are confidential. by Gail Bieber, LCSW, Director of Community Programs at LIFE Senior Services

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Which Medicare Part D Plan is the Right Plan for You?

edicare’s Open Enrollment Period, during which people with Medicare can make unrestricted changes to their coverage, takes place every year from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Whether you’re approaching age 65 or already enrolled in Medicare, you should take advantage of this opportunity to review your options and see whether you are enrolled in the most cost-effective plan for your needs. Most plans change their costs and benefits every year and some even decide not to participate in Medicare for the coming year. Making a careful comparison between the plan you have now and options available to you for next year is the only way to see if there is a better choice for you. In most cases, this will probably be your only chance to change your health and/or drug coverage for the next year. When reviewing your Medicare coverage, know that you will have many options to choose from. Typically, it’s beneficial to have choices, but you might find yourself overwhelmed. For example, in 2017, Medicare beneficiaries in Oklahoma will be able to select from 20 prescription drug plans, as well as many health plans available throughout the state. Many beneficiaries say they find it frustrating and difficult to compare plans due to the volume of information they receive in the mail and through the media. As a result, they often stay with the same plan, even if it is not the best option for them. Research shows that a large majority of people with Medicare could have saved hundreds of dollars last year by reviewing their prescription drug plan. In fact, during last year’s enrollment

period, 58 percent of those who came to LIFE Senior Services for help reviewing their drug coverage options either enrolled in Part D for the first time or switched plans for the next year, saving an average of $1,700 per person. Whether you are currently on Medicare or becoming eligible for Medicare in 2017, this annual Medicare Part D Guide, published by LIFE Senior Services, provides up-to-date information about the prescription drug plans available in 2017, as well as the Medicare health plans being offered in Tulsa County. LIFE Senior Services is a name thousands of seniors and their families have trusted for over 40 years. Since 2004, LIFE has provided education and one-on-one assistance to thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, helping them compare Medicare Part D plans and enroll in the one that best fits their individual needs. As a partner agency of the Oklahoma Insurance Department, LIFE’s Medicare Assistance Program provides trusted services in northeast Oklahoma to Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and those soon to be eligible for Medicare. As always, you can count on LIFE and LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine to bring you timely, unbiased information and assistance on Medicare Part D. For more information or to schedule an appointment to review your options, call the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009. We’re here to help!

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2017 Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans Available in Oklahoma Information is current as of Sept. 6, 2016. Plans under sanction are not shown. For additional information or assistance selecting a plan, contact Medicare at (800) 633-4227 or the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009. Benefit Type

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Aetna Medicare

Aetna Medicare Rx Saver

S5810-057

(855) 338-7030

Basic

$31.60

$265

EnvisionRx Plus

EnvisionRxPlus

S7694-023

(866) 250-2005

Basic

$35

$400

Express Scripts Medicare Value

S5660-125

(866) 477-5704

Basic

$36.30

$400

Express Scripts Medicare Choice

S5660-214

(866) 477-5704

Enhanced

$85.40

$350

First Health Part D Value Plus

S5768-146

(855) 389-9688

Enhanced

$40.20

First Health Part D Premier Plus

S5768-180

(855) 389-9688

Enhanced

$110.10

Blue Cross MedicareRx Basic

S5715-015

(877) 213-1817

Basic

$27.90

$400

Blue Cross MedicareRx Value

S5715-010

(877) 213-1817

Enhanced

$70

$400

Blue Cross MedicareRx Plus

S5715-011

(877) 213-1817

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$166.80

Express Scripts Medicare

First Health Part D

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Humana Walmart Rx Plan

S5884-169

(800) 706-0872

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$17

$400

Humana Preferred Rx Plan

S5884-144

(800) 706-0872

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$27.40

$400

Humana Enhanced

S5884-021

(800) 706-0872

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$61.90

SilverScript Choice

S5601-046

(866) 552-6106

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$28.10

SilverScript Plus

S5601-109

(866) 552-6106

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$71.90

AARP MedicareRx Walgreens

S0522-070

(800) 753-8004

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$22.50

$400

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(855) 283-2958

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$30.90

$400

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(888) 867-5564

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$42.70

$400

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S5820-022

(888) 867-5564

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WellCare Classic

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(888) 900-4307

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$26.80

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S4802-119

(888) 900-4307

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$72.50

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Local HMO

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(877) 583-8129

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Local HMO

H6801-006

(877) 583-8129

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$42

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(877) 583-8129

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$55

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Local HMO

H4198-005

(800) 333-3275

Enhanced

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Local HMO

H4198-003

(800) 333-3275

Enhanced

$42

Senior Health Plan Silver Plus

Local HMO

H3755-005

(800) 642-8065

Enhanced

Senior Health Plan Platinum

Local HMO

H3755-001

(800) 642-8065

Enhanced

$42

Senior Health Plan Platinum Plus

Local HMO

H3755-004

(800) 642-8065

Enhanced

$110

Advantra Freedom

Local PPO

H1608-021

(855) 338-9551

Enhanced

Generations Classic

Local HMO

H3706-001

(844) 280-5555

Enhanced

Generations Select

Local HMO

H3706-018

(844) 280-5555

Enhanced

$30

Generations Premier

Local HMO

H3706-019

(844) 280-5555

Enhanced

$111.30

HumanaChoice

Local PPO

H6609-121

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$67

$250

HumanaChoice

Local PPO

H6609-126

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$67

$250

Humana Gold Choice

PFFS

H8145-122

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$93

HumanaChoice

Regional PPO

R5826-013

(800) 833-2364

Basic

$177

$290

Humana Regional Health Plan, Inc.

Humana Gold Plus

Local HMO

H4145-002

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$34

UnitedHealthcare

AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons

Local HMO

H3749-017

(800) 555-5757

Enhanced

$36

$150

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK CommunityCare Advantage Medicare Plan

CommunityCare Senior Health Plan

Coventry Health Care

GlobalHealth

Humana Insurance Company

Plan Name

Type of Medicare Health Plan

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic

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valuable was taken and the only major damage was to the door. They believe that whoever did it took off upon hearing the first responders arrive,” Bowen continues. But not everyone wants to use such a device. “I’m not old enough,” “I always have my cell phone on me,” “I’m very healthy” and “My spouse will know if I need help, and they can call” are common statements from those who are reluctant to wear a medical alarm. “My 89-year-old mother fell in her home one evening, and due to her ongoing mobility issues, she was unable to get up by herself,” says Cindy Loftin. “She did have access to her telephone and to a medical alert system via a pendant worn around her neck. She chose not to use either tool and actually spent the night sleeping on the floor.”

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When Loftin asked her mother why she chose not to press her medical alert, her mother said she didn’t want to bother anyone. “Mom waited until the next morning to call my sister who was able to help her get upright again,” Loftin says.

elp, I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!” is a pop culture catchphrase you might remember from the late 1980s and ’90s. It was from a television commercial for a medical alarm system called LifeCall. LifeCall is still around, but there are a lot of companies just like them with comparable services and costs.

Afterwards, Loftin and her family spoke with their mother and explained why she had the medical alert system and why it was so important for her (and for the family’s peace of mind) that she use the help available to her.

Personal Experience “Back in 2009, my grandma was at home alone and someone broke into her house by kicking in the back door. It was during the day, and she was in the back of the house. She did not have access to a phone without leaving the back bedroom,” says Carrie Henderson Bowen.

Do Your Research The alert systems come in every shape and size, from a watch or bracelet, to an inconspicuous pendant or a small speaker that can detect your voice when given certain commands. Whether by pressing a button or verbally asking for help, the alert will contact the device’s call center. The call center will then contact the authorities and any family members on record. Some systems even monitor carbon monoxide levels, smoke and fire.

“Mom fell a few months later and did not hesitate to press the button,” Loftin says. “I asked her why she originally resisted using the medical alert Whether you take a tumble, experience chest pains, hear someone breaking device and how she felt about the device now. She said, ‘I think I was just in, smell fire or a number of other emergencies, a personal emergency alert being too proud.’” system could save your life or the life of a loved one. But you need to do your research, and find the one that suits you or your loved one’s specific needs. Loftin’s mom is still very independent and didn’t want to ask for help. But You also need to make sure the person you are buying it for – whether it is after she saw that the emergency alert device gave her family peace of mind for you or someone else – knows what it’s for, how it works and is willing to and protected her at the same time, she proclaimed that she would “press use it in the case of an emergency. that button any ol’ time now.”

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Personal emergency alert systems come in every shape and size, from a watch or bracelet to a pendant or voice-activated speaker.

There are dozens of personal alert systems out there, but not all are equal. Beware of scams and claims that are too good to be true. You hear about fake companies preying on seniors every day – don’t let this happen to you. With increased popularity of medical alert devices, more and more companies are popping up – most legitimate, some not. Most scams are perpetuated through phone calls. Be sure to do the research yourself. Look at company websites, reviews and testimonials. And never give out your personal information or bank account number. Have a family member or friend assist you if you feel you need help. Here are some questions to ask when comparing medical alert devices: hat types of devices are offered? Check durability, comfort level, W weight, etc. What services are provided? Is fall protection, fire detection or voice detection available? Will the alert be routed through a call center? Is the call center staff 911 certified? What are the average response times for help? What is the battery life and is there battery backup? What is the range of the medical alert system within your home? Can you wear the device outside of the house, while traveling or in rural areas? Do they give a discount with health insurance/Medicare, AARP, AAA or offer any other type of discount to help cover the costs? What are the most comfortable options (i.e. bracelet, pendant, etc.)? How does it work (i.e., mobile, internet or satellite)? What are the costs of the system – device, installation (if any), shipping, activation, monthly service fees? Is there a payment plan? Is there a contract? Are there cancellation fees or hidden fees? What type of help and support is available as far as learning the device and service? Devices and service fees are generally affordable, ranging from $30 to $75. The most common monthly subscription fee is around $30 to $40 a month. A landline is typically not needed in order to make calls to the operators. Set-up fees can run from free to $200. Make sure you get the costs – the device, monthly monitoring fee and anything else – in writing. Investing time and money to find the perfect medical alert device – your digital guardian angel – is a small price to pay for your safety and your family’s peace of mind. by Joey Mechelle Stenner www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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ucks, moolah, cash, dough … Money by any other name is still money … unless, it isn’t. According to the United States Secret Service (USSS), the federal agency that fights counterfeit currency, counterfeiting continues to be a problem. “We see a lot of counterfeit in Oklahoma,” says Special Agent in Charge of the USSS Oklahoma City Field Office Kenneth Valentine. “But I don’t think Oklahoma is atypical from any state across the country. Despite the efforts of the Treasury Department to change the money and continuously update the security features, the counterfeiters are usually right there with them.”

take counterfeits out of circulation very quickly,” says Ted Maliga, resident agent in charge of the USSS Tulsa Resident Office. “Banks almost always catch them,” adds Valentine. “We were told as young agents that bank tellers were the very best counterfeit detectors because they handle so much money.”

Former bank teller Alex Webb says that in his experience some of the counterfeit bills looked dramatically different from legitimate currency – they looked like Monopoly money. “But more often,” Webb says, “they just looked like really beat up bills.” He says that one of the primary ways tellers catch counterfeit is by touch. “You feel the While most Americans think of the Secret Service same type of paper all day every day,” continues as the agency that guards and protects the president, Webb. “When you catch a counterfeit, it just feels the Secret Service was actually created in 1865 to different.” stop counterfeiting. “At the end of the Civil War, a According to Valentine, “One of the Secret third of the money out there was counterfeit,” says Service’s more famous cases in recent history was Valentine. “Counterfeit creates a serious inflation started because a bank teller counting money said, problem. We are protecting the integrity of our ‘Something is not right,’ and set the bill aside. We financial system by working to keep counterfeit at did a forensic exam on it that cracked open one of such a low level that most people are not affected the biggest cases in our history.” by it.” “Counterfeiters pick their victim,” adds Valentine. “If they can trick the person taking the money at McDonald’s, then that’s what they do. They are probably not going to buy a car or try to pass it at a bank because they know it will be looked at. They are going to do it late at night at the convenience store.” And the bill they try to pass will probably be a $20. “The $20 bill is the most common counterfeit domestic note,” says Valentine. “Hundreds [$100 denomination] are more common overseas.”

Currency Experts

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Valentine is quick to point out that Secret Service agents and bank tellers are not counterfeit experts, but currency experts. He says that a prosecuting attorney once brought him into a trial to be certified as a “counterfeit expert.” “I had to stop him and say, ‘That’s not accurate. If you want to have me certified, it would be that I am an expert in genuine currency.’” According to Valentine, there are many different ways to counterfeit, but genuine notes are all the same. “They are all made on the same cotton/ linen paper, they are all printed using the same methods and they all contain basically the same security features,” Valentine says.

Counterfeiters pick their victim. If they can trick the person taking the money at McDonald’s, then that’s what they do. They are probably not going to buy a car or try to pass it at a bank because they know it will be looked at. They are going to do it late at night at the convenience store. - Kenneth Valentine, Special Agent in Charge, USSS Oklahoma City Field Office

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1 Watermark The 2004-style Federal Reserve Notes (FRNs) have a

2004-Style $100 note issued October, 2013

watermark that is visible from either side when held to light.

Watermark

2 Color-shifting Ink The 2004-style $10, $20, $50 and $100 FRNs

have color shifting ink that shifts from copper to green as the note is tilted 45 degrees. The 2004-style $100 FRN has a color-shifting “Bell in the Inkwell.” The $5 FRN does not have color-shifting ink.

3 Security Thread All genuine FRNs, except the $1 and $2, have

a clear thread embedded vertically in the paper. The thread is inscribed with the denomination of the note and is visible only when held to light. Each denomination has a unique thread position and glows a different color when held to ultraviolet (UV) light.

Under a UV light source, the security thread glows light red/pink.

4 3-D Security Ribbon The 2004-style $100 FRN features a blue

Copper to green color-shifting ink.

ribbon woven into the paper. When you tilt the note back and forth, the bells and “100s” move side to side. If you tilt the note side to side, they move up and down.

2004-Style $20 note issued October, 2003

5 Serial Numbers The first letter of the serial number on FRNs of series year 1996 or later corresponds to the series year. E = 2004 I = 2006 L = 2009A G = 2004A J = 2009

Watermark

BANK INDICATORS 6 Federal Reserve Indicators The 2004-style FRNs have a letter and

number designation, which identifies one of the 12 distributing Federal Reserve Banks. This letter and number designation appears beneath the serial number on the left. The number corresponds to the position of the letter in the alphabet, e.g.: A1, B2, C3, etc. The letter matches the second prefix letter in the serial number.

7 Note Position Letter and Number Under a UV light source, the security thread glows green.

8 Face Plate Number

Copper to green color-shifting ink.

9 Series Year

Source: www.secretservice.gov

For more information on security features of U.S. Currency, visit www.secretservice.gov/data/KnowYourMoney.pdf How to Spot a Fake

So, can anyone spot a counterfeit? According to Valentine and Maliga, the answer is yes. “The Treasury Department has given us all the right tools to make a good determination,” says Valentine. “With about a three minute lesson, anyone can pick out counterfeit.”

IF You’ve Been Passed A Counterfeit BILL

According to Valentine and Maliga, you have two options if you think you’ve been passed counterfeit money:

Here are the four primary ways to detect counterfeit:

Touch: If a bill doesn’t feel right, it needs further inspection.

olor-shifting Ink: Genuine bills ($10s and larger and printed C after 1996) have a front lower right numeral that has colorshifting ink. When the note is tilted, the color of the numeral will shift from copper to green or green to black. “I’ve seen this counterfeited, but not very well,” says Valentine.

ecurity Thread: When you hold a bill up to the light you will see S a line of print running vertically. The print will have the amount of the bill written out. “If the strip reads $5, $10 or $20, and you are looking at a $100 bill, something is wrong,” says Valentine. The security thread will also glow a unique color when put under a black light.

Watermarks: On the right side of currency is a space that appears

blank. When held to the light, a fuzzy portrait that matches the portrait on the bill appears (on the $5 bill issued in 2008 the watermark is simply a series of three number “fives” and a larger number five). “The watermark is not easy to counterfeit,” says Valentine. Valentine does not recommend the use of counterfeit detection pens to identify counterfeit. “The pens have a chemical in them that reacts with a chemical in genuine paper,” says Valentine. “The problem is that counterfeiters can put that chemical in a counterfeit bill and give you a false read. We discourage the use of the pens, except as a deterrent.” If a counterfeiter knows you use one, they may take their counterfeit bills elsewhere. 34

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Call the police: If you know where you got the bill and think you have information that would be relevant to an investigation, call the police. Take it to a bank: If you don’t know where you got the bill, simply take it to the bank to remove it from circulation.

Of course, there is a third option: Pass the counterfeit on to someone else, but only if you are interested in getting arrested. “It comes down to intent,” says Valentine. “If you get a note innocently and pass it on innocently, no one is looking to prosecute you. But if you get a note innocently and, instead of turning it in, you try to pass it, then you have committed a crime.”

How to Avoid Counterfeit

The first rule to avoid being passed counterfeit is to know your money. Take a look at legitimate bills and familiarize yourself with the security features. Then, use your common sense. “Be suspicious if you advertise your car on Craigslist and someone wants to pay in cash,” says Valentine. “Most people don’t carry thousands of dollars in cash. You can always say, ‘Can I see some identification?’ or ‘Let’s do this transaction at the bank or police department.’” “Really, everyone is an expert on genuine currency,” says Valentine. “You have probably handled a million dollars in your lifetime. You know what genuine currency feels like. Take the time to follow up when something doesn’t feel quite right.” by Cindy Webb

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PREPARING YOUR DOCUMENT VAULT

The death of a loved one can be a traumatic event for the entire family. It can become even more distressing when family members are sifting through a mishmash of papers, attempting to find important documents.

One of the best things you can do for your loved ones – regardless of your age – is to create a document “vault,” of sorts, – a place they can go to find all of your important papers, information and end-of-life wishes. Your vault need not be made of steel, either. Consider using a three-ring binder with neatly labeled tabs. However you choose to store the information, make sure it is centrally located, organized and that your loved ones know exactly where to find it and how to access it when the time comes.

Important Papers

Determining what an “important paper” is will be a little different for every family. It’s important to remember that the below list is a starting place, and you will likely have additional information to include. Here is a list to help get your document vault started:

Personal Records

Full legal name Social Security number Legal residence Date and place of birth Names and addresses of spouse and children Birth and death certificates and certificates of marriage, divorce, citizenship and adoption Passport Employers and dates of employment Business information Education and military records Names and phone numbers of religious contacts Memberships in groups and awards received Names and phone numbers of close friends, relatives, doctors, lawyers and financial advisors List of medications taken regularly Safety deposit box location, number and a list of what it contains (It is strongly recommended that you have a co-signee on your safety deposit box, as they are frozen after the death of the sole owner.) Pet’s information, including name and address of veterinarian and who is to care for the pet Email and social media passwords, as well as any other access codes, like storage units

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Financial Records

Sources of income and assets (pension, IRAs, 401(k)s, interest, etc.) Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid information Insurance information (life, health, long-term care, home, car) with policy numbers and agents’ names and phone numbers Names of your banks and account numbers (checking, savings, credit union) Investment income (stocks, bonds, property) and stockbrokers’ names and phone numbers Copy of most recent income tax return Liabilities, including property tax and utilities (what is owed, to whom and when the payments are due) Mortgages and debts (how and when they are paid) Original deed of trust for home Car title and registration Credit and debit card names and numbers Automatic debt authorizations (how much, out of what account, to whom and the date of draft) Burial or cremation plans, including payments made and to whom Names and phone numbers of service providers (lawn maintenance, pest control, cleaning company, etc.)

Legal Records

opy of most up-to-date will or trust with original signature and name C of attorney who helped create the will or trust if applicable Living will or advance directive Healthcare proxy Do-not-resuscitate order

While not exhaustive, this list is a springboard for what you should include in your own document vault. Consider visiting with your loved ones about additional information that should be included. by Erin Shackelford, Managing Editor Sources: www.nia.nih.gov and www.everplans.com

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Shake, Rattle and Roll:

nfortunately and oddly enough, earthquakes in Oklahoma are becoming increasingly common, and a recent one in September – a 5.6 magnitude earthquake near Pawnee – the largest ever recorded in Oklahoma. While we are certainly accustomed to tornados, earthquakes are a whole other ballgame. If you’re like me, you’re not exactly sure what to do when one hits. I tend to wander aimlessly around the house, telling my dogs it’s OK and wondering whether I should be in a doorway, under a desk or running like crazy down the street. Here are some tips for how to prepare for, react to and recover after an earthquake: Prepare for an Earthquake Be aware of fire evacuation and earthquake safety plans for buildings you regularly occupy. Pick safe places in each room of your home, workplace, etc. A safe place could be under a piece of furniture or against an interior wall away from windows or tall furniture that could fall on you. Practice “drop, cover and hold on” in each safe place. Drop to the floor; take cover under a sturdy table or piece of furniture and hold on. Keep a flashlight and sturdy shoes near your bed in case of a nighttime quake. Hang heavy items, like pictures and mirrors, away from beds, couches and anywhere people sleep or sit. Learn how to shut off gas valves in your home, and keep a wrench handy for that purpose. Contact your insurance agent to review existing policies and inquire about insurance. Keep and maintain an emergency supplies kit. Visit www.redcrossstore.org for information on what should be in your kit.

During an Earthquake Drop, cover and hold on. Move as little as possible. If you are in bed, stay there, curl up and hold on. Protect your head with a pillow. Stay away from windows to avoid being injured by shattered glass. Stay away from bookcases, mirrors or other items that could fall on you. Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. When it is, use stairs rather than the elevator in case there are aftershocks, power outages or other damage. If You Are Outside When an Earthquake Hits Find a clear spot away from buildings, power lines, trees and streetlights. Stay there until the shaking stops. If you are in your vehicle, pull over to a clear spot and stop. Avoid bridges, overpasses and power lines if possible. Stay inside with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking stops. After an Earthquake Check for injuries and provide first aid if necessary. Do a safety check. Check for gas, water, downed power lines and 36

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shortages. Turn off appropriate utilities. If you shut off the main gas valve, do not turn it back on yourself. Wait for the gas company to check for leaks and make repairs. Turn on the radio and listen for instructions on safety or recovery actions. Use the telephone for emergencies only. When safe, follow your household emergency plan. Be cautious when opening cabinets, as things could have shifted. Stay away from damaged areas. Be prepared for aftershocks. If you are able, log onto the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website and fill out a “Did You Feel It?” report at http://earthquake.usgs.gov/data/dyfi. So, running down the street in a tizzy isn’t the best idea. For more earthquake safety information, visit www.ok.gov, www.redcross.org or www.fema.gov. by Erin Shackelford, Managing Editor Sources: www.ok.gov, www.redcross.org

How Do They Measure

Earthquakes? Earthquake size, as measured by the Richter Scale is a well-known, but now outdated, concept. The idea was first developed by Charles Richter in the 1930s for measuring the size of earthquakes occurring in southern California using relatively high-frequency data from nearby seismograph stations. This magnitude scale was referred to as “ML,” with the L standing for local. As more seismograph stations were installed around the world, it became apparent that the method developed by Richter was valid only for certain frequency and distance ranges. In order to take advantage of the growing number of globally distributed seismograph stations, new magnitude scales were developed. These include body wave magnitude (Mb) and surface wave magnitude (Ms). Each is valid for a particular frequency range and type of seismic signal. Because of the limitations of all three magnitude scales – ML, Mb and Ms – a new, more easily applied extension of the magnitude scale, known as moment magnitude (Mw), was developed. In particular, for very large earthquakes, moment magnitude gives the most reliable estimate of earthquake size. New techniques that take advantage of modern telecommunications have recently been implemented, allowing reporting agencies to obtain rapid estimates of moment magnitude for significant earthquakes. Source: www.usgs.gov

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urkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing … you know the drill. November is the time to fill our bellies full of delicious, notalways-so nutritious holiday foods. Now, I adore all of the season’s most scrumptious bites, but I do need a break from the repetitive cheeseballs and cocktail wieners. And Tres Amigos is just the place for that salvation. While all of the establishments we review in The Dinner Belle column are places we truly enjoy eating, I eat at Tres Amigos more than any of the others. My husband and I are there on a weekly basis. First, they’re closer to my house in south Tulsa. Second, their patio is puppy friendly, so my two furry friends can tag along. And finally, the food and service are wonderful. Tres Amigos is located at 81st Street and Lewis Avenue, and it’s not easily seen from the road. You’ll need to drive into the Plaza Shopping Center, behind McAlister’s Deli and Zio’s. Once inside, the traditional Mexican-inspired restaurant opens up around you. There’s plenty of seating, and I’ve never had to wait more than few minutes to be seated. After settling in, someone will quickly swoop by to deliver fresh, zesty salsa and crispy tortilla chips. I highly recommend you sample their white queso ($5.99) and guacamole ($6.49) dips, too. If you’re feeling extra spicy, try the chorizo white queso ($6.49), which comes with grilled

Mexican sausage on top. If the holiday has gotten a little hectic, I also recommend the skinny margarita ($6.99). And while I’m positive it’s not on any legitimate diet plans, it sure adds to the experience. Keeping my entrée recommendations concise is going to be more difficult. I’ve tried so many fantastic dishes. However, I have a few favorites. After my husband and I fill up on queso and guacamole, we like to split the Enchiladas Cinco de Mayo ($11.99), which comes with one shrimp, one chicken and one beef enchilada, topped with chorizo and red, green and cheese sauces. It’s served with a side of rice and refried beans. I have an issue with restaurants that use those puny shrimp in their seafood dishes. I’m pleased to report that Tres Amigos uses medium to large shrimp and that they are cooked and seasoned perfectly. The beef and chicken are tender, and all three enchiladas get five stars in my book … as well as my pups’. Another favorite of ours are the fajitas. We typically opt for the Fajitas Tres Amigos ($14.99), which comes with a mixture of onions, peppers, skirt steak, chicken and shrimp. We also order the “for one” portion. It’s still plenty to split between two people. The shrimp tacos ($11.99), pollo al queso (chicken smothered in creamy, dreamy cheese, $10.99), avocado enchiladas ($11.49), Burrito

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Gran Patrón ($10.79), chile relleno ($9.99) and taco salad ($8.99) round out my list of favorite dishes. However, I’m willing to bet, you’ll soon find your own favorite meal from Tres Amigo’s extensive menu. And while I’m usually too stuffed to even consider dessert, I have sampled their sopapillas, which are fried, golden-brown pockets, topped with cinnamon sugar and whipped cream. They are fluffy, sweet and a perfect after-dinner treat. Tres Amigos also offers rotating daily specials and a daily happy hour. The restaurant has multiple handicap-accessible parking spots and an open floor plan that eases navigation for those in a wheelchair or that use a walker or cane. Let’s all welcome the comfort and traditions of the holiday season, but don’t forget to embrace variety. It is the spice of life, you know. by Erin Shackelford, Managing Editor

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Events to Inspire, Educate and Motivate!

Other activities planned include a children’s day at the museum, birthday party for Rogers at his birthplace in Oologah, Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club gala, Route 66 Cruisers Car Show and J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum Shootout. The event culminates with the Will Rogers Day Parade on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m., which will spread down Will Rogers Boulevard into downtown Claremore.

Join Lori Fullbright, anchor and crime reporter for KOTV – The News On 6, and 5400 South Apartments for a presentation on how seniors can protect themselves from scams and fraud. The free event is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. at 5400 South Apartments, 4700 E. 54th St., Tulsa. Registration is required. To reserve your spot, contact 5400 South Apartments at (918) 496-9270.

The Will Rogers Memorial Museum is located at 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd. in Claremore. For more information on museum admission and Will Rogers Days event times and locations, visit www.willrogers.com or call (918) 341-0719.

Will Rogers Days Celebration Grows

OK, it’s more like the Riverwalk, and there’s no sea, but it’s as close as Okies are going to get. Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks is offering you and your “baby” discounted admission to experience the splendor of the sea and its fun and funky creatures.

Will Rogers Memorial Museum opened on Nov. 4, 1938, three years after the death of the man who remains Oklahoma’s most recognizable native. Thousands of people dotted the hillside of the native limestone memorial and streets were teeming with horses and floats for a giant parade. Since then, Will Rogers Days have been observed every year, minus a few war-time exceptions. “Today, events surrounding Nov. 4 – the date of Will’s birth on an Indian Territory ranch near Oologah – remain one of the state’s largest Will Rogers events,” says Tad Jones, Will Rogers Memorial Museum executive director. This year, the celebration, which runs Nov. 3 through 6, plans to combine its events with a number of events going on in Claremore and Rogers County. From the pumpkin festival at Shepherd’s Cross north of Claremore, to the 19th annual Native American Festival at Rogers State University, Will Rogers Days will offer multiple days of fun and varied festivities at the museum and throughout the community. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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The Oklahoma Aquarium offers visitors up-close-and-personal experiences with a wide variety of sea and water creatures, including all manner of marine life, native Oklahoma aquatic species, sharks and much more. The space’s most awe-inspiring exhibit is undoubtedly the Ray and Robin Siegfried Families Shark Adventure, which surrounds onlookers with one of the world’s most unique and impressive collections of sharks. Now through Sunday, Nov. 20, seniors 62 and older can visit the Oklahoma Aquarium for $10 (normally $13.95). While you don’t have to be in a group to receive the discounted rate, if you do want to bring along the whole gang (more than 20 people), the Oklahoma Aquarium asks that you call (918) 528-1574 or email ticketing@okaquarium.org to ensure efficient check in of you and your guests. The Oklahoma Aquarium is handicap accessible and features an all-indoor facility. The aquarium is located near Riverwalk Crossing at 300 Aquarium Dr. in Jenks, and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about the Oklahoma Aquarium, call (918) 296-3474 or visit www.okaquarium.org.

St. John Auxiliary Celebrates 65 Years of Service

On Nov. 1, 1950, a group of women gathered for the same goal: to raise funds to build the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima at St. John Medical Center (then St. John’s Hospital). This shrine, affectionately called “The Grotto,” is still located at the corner of 21st Street and Utica Avenue. About a year later, this group signed a charter to become the St. John Medical Center Auxiliary. Over the past decade, the Auxiliary has expanded to serve the St. John hospitals in Owasso, Broken Arrow and Sapulpa, and was renamed the St. John Auxiliary. Nov. 5, 2016, will mark the 65th anniversary of the St. John Auxiliary. Since the charter in 1951, Auxiliary volunteers have dedicated more than 2.5 million hours of service to St. John. Whether spending time with patients, delivering flowers, providing directions to visitors, comforting families or working in one of the gift shops, every volunteer positively impacts the lives of others with dedication and compassion. Gift shop proceeds and donations to the health system have helped provide digital mammography equipment, upgrades to the da Vinci Surgical System, telemedicine equipment, and facility funds and improvements at all four campuses. The St. John Auxiliary is always looking for more ways to serve and welcomes new members. You can contact the St. John volunteer services office at (918) 744-2198 for more information.

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Share To submit a volunteer opportunity, contact Managing Editor Erin Shackelford at editor@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000.

LIFE Senior Services’ Tax Assistance Program is looking for people to help others in our community by becoming a volunteer with the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program at LIFE Senior Services. Volunteer roles range from basic office support to assisting low to moderately low income seniors age 60 and older file their taxes for free. All volunteers receive training. For more information, call Cindy Loftin at (918) 664-9000. The John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation, Inc. is looking for volunteers to serve as docents for Tulsa’s John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and Greenwood Historic District. Volunteer docents will learn about and then teach others about the history of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riots and the history of Black Wall Street. Docent training is provided. For more information, contact Jean Neal at jneal@jhfcenter.org, Alesia Clement at aclement4@lot.net or (918) 295-5009. The Salvation Army Area Command needs volunteers to help get Christmas Angel Tree children “adopted” for the Christmas season, running Nov. 12 through Dec. 11. The Christmas Angel Tree, located at Promenade and Woodland Hills Mall, matches needy Tulsa-area children with generous donors, so they can receive Christmas gifts. Volunteers will sit at the Angel Tree table and help those that want to purchase toys find the perfect Angel. Available shifts are Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 to 5 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday shifts are 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. For more information, call Charity Mitchell at (918) 587-7801. Jenks Middle School is searching for eight volunteers to provide one-onone reading help to seventh grade students that are reading below grade level. Volunteers are needed Tuesdays, from 11:50 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. For more information, call Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. TCC VanTrease Performing Arts Center (PACE) is looking for volunteers who want to have some fun! Volunteers are needed to fill positions that will help with tickets, seating and greeting guests. The events at the TCC VanTrease PACE include the Signature Symphony, theater plays and many other entertaining events. Training is provided. For more information, call Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. Emergency Infant Services needs to fill three different volunteer positions, including a driver to pick up consignment store items once a week and deliver them to the downtown location, a volunteer to interview families at the Eastside location, as well as a front desk processor. Training is provided. For more information, call Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. Reading Partners provides one-one-one reading instruction to elementary school students reading below grade level to help them succeed in school and life. You don’t have to be a teacher to teach a child to read. Reading Partners offers an easy-to-follow, proven curriculum and on-site support that allows you to help your student learn to read. For more information, call Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. 40

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CALENDAR Festivals Events Digital Media Showcase

Animations, special effects & more Nov. 4 • 5 – 9 p.m. • Free Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity 910 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 595-7143 Evenings at the Bernsen

Presenting the Mid Life Crisis Band Nov. 4 • 7:30 p.m. • $10 Bernsen Center, Great Hall 700 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 388-4720 Cherokee Heritage Days at Har-Ber Village

Nov. 4 & 5 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • $10 Har-Ber Village Museum 4404 W. 20th St. • Grove (918) 786-6446 Creek County OHCE Quilt Show

Nov. 4 • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • $5 Nov. 5 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Creek County Fairgrounds 17806 W. Hwy. 66 • Kellyville (918) 224-2192 Jenks Church Craft Show

Nov. 5 • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Jenks Church 2101 W. 118th St. S • Jenks (918) 299-2713 Second Saturday Walking Tour

Exploring historic Greenwood & Black Wall Street Nov. 12 • 10 a.m. • $10 Gypsy Coffee House 303 MLK Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 583-5550 Second Saturday Silents

Featuring the films Double Whoopie & Wrong Again Nov. 12 • 11 a.m. • $5 Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 592-3456 Military History Center Veterans Day Salute

Musical salute Nov. 13 • 2 – 4 p.m. • $5 BA Performing Arts Center 701 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 794-2712

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Art Explorations

Single Seniors 60+

Crafts & boutique shopping Nov. 18 & 19 • 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Nov. 20 • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. • $8 River Spirit Expo 4705 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (405) 632-2652 www.heartoftulsa.com

For individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s & their caregivers Nov. 8 • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. • Tulsa (918) 596-2768

Join for lunch, visiting & cards Wednesdays • 11 a.m. Buffet Palace 10934 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 371-4367 or (918) 272-1049

Fall Home Expo

Nov. 18 • Noon – 8 p.m. • $6 Nov. 19 • 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Nov. 20 • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 605-5480

Presented by the Hardesty Arts Center; registration required Nov. 14 • Noon – 12:45 p.m. • Free Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity 910 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 595-7143 www.tulsacc.edu/creativity

Dickens on the Boulevard

Tulsa Metro Retired Educators

Nov. 18 & 19 • 6 – 10 p.m. • Free Downtown Claremore (918) 341-5881 Black Friday Coin Show

Nov. 25 • Noon – 5 p.m. • Free Nov. 26 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Glenpool Conference Center 12205 S. Yukon Ave. • Glenpool (918) 521-1679 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

Classes, Meetings Seminars Building Your Toolkit for Navigating Care at Life’s End

Receive a custom-built binder for documents Nov. 1 • 6 p.m. • Free Central Library, First Floor 400 Civic Center • Tulsa (918) 549-7323 Surviving the Holidays

Presented by DivorceCare Nov. 5 • 8:30 • $5 Christ United Methodist 3515 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 747-8601 I Can’t Archive Photos

Presented by the Woody Guthrie Center Nov. 7 • Noon – 12:45 p.m. • Free Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity 910 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 595-7143

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Support Groups

LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups

Ghost signs of Tulsa Nov. 15 • 10 a.m. • Free Tulsa Public School Administration Center 3027 S. New Haven Ave. • Tulsa (918) 615-3707

Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline • (800) 272-3900 LIFE Senior Services • (918) 664-9000 Respite provided • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Broken Arrow Nov. 10 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Central Nov. 3 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free Nov. 15 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa LIFE’s Adult Day Health at North Nov. 17 • 5 – 6 p.m. • Free 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa

Tulsa Genealogical Society

Alzheimer’s, Related Dementia & General Caregivers Support Group

Exploring the National Archives Nov. 21 • Free Mingling 6 p.m. • Meeting 6:30 p.m. Hardesty Library, Maple Room 8316 E. 93rd St. • Tulsa (918) 814-1258 Caregiving 101

Tuesday, November 22 • 1 – 2 p.m. LIFE Senior Services 902 N. Pine St. • Tulsa Free • (918) 664-9000 • RSVP Veteran’s Breakfast

Veterans & spouses invited Nov. 29 • 9 a.m. • Free Tapestry at Woodland Hills 7345 S. 99th E. Ave. • Tulsa (918) 893-6177 • RSVP ACBL Duplicate Sanctioned Bridge

Mondays & Wednesdays • 11 a.m. Broken Arrow Seniors, Inc. 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 355-6652 Ukulele Class

Bring your own ukulele; beginners welcome Wednesdays • 10 – 11 a.m. Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377

Nov. 5 • 11 a.m. – Noon • Free Victory Christian Center 7700 S. Lewis Ave., Room 234 • Tulsa (918) 510-6062 Digging Out Support Group

Helping your loved one manage clutter Nov. 8 • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Free Improving Lives Counseling Center 6216 S. Lewis Ave., Ste. 180 • Tulsa (918) 629-4828 • RSVP Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group

For people who have lost hearing later in life Nov. 10 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Total Source for Hearing-Loss and Access 8740 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (918) 832-8742 Alzheimer’s Support Group Coffee Chat

Presented by Oxford Glen Memory Care Residence at Owasso; Coffee & snacks provided Nov. 15 • 10 – 11 a.m. • Free Oxford Glen Memory Care Residence 11113 E. 103rd St. N • Owasso (918) 376-4810 • RSVP 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

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Grief Journey Group

Tuesdays • 2 – 3:30 p.m. • Free Tuesdays • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Ave., Ste. 200 • Tulsa (918) 587-1200

Dancing

Lake Keystone Square Dance Club

Nov. 4 & 18 • 8 p.m. • $3 Mannford Community Center 101 Green Valley Park Rd. • Mannford (918) 865-2846 Belles & Beaus Square Dance Club

Nov. 8 & 22 Workshop 7 p.m. • Dance 7:30 p.m. St. Marks Methodist Church 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-7277 • Free Melodies & Memories

Nov. 19 • 2 – 4 p.m. • Free First Christian Church of Jenks 308 E. Main St. • Jenks (918) 299-7381 Line Dancing Class

Presented by the Owasso Community Center Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 1 – 2:30 p.m. • Free Tuesdays & Thursdays 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free YMCA 8300 N. Owasso Expy. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 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 Round Up Boys Dance

Mondays • 6:30 p.m. • $5 Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 607-3600 Line Dancing Class

Group performs at various locations Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10 a.m. • Free University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3480 Senior Square Dancing & Line Dancing

Presented by Rushing Stars Square Dance Club Wednesdays Workshop 12:30 p.m. • Dance 1 p.m. Centennial Center 1028 E. 6th St. • Tulsa (918) 363-8380 • Free

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

Fitness

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Senior & Caregiver Community Education

Parkinson’s Swim

For individuals with Parkinson’s & their loved ones Nov. 22 • 3 – 4 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s Wellness Center 3701 MLK Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 794-1945 • RSVP by Nov. 18 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 Aqua Mobility

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 12:45 p.m. University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 442-4600 • $30 per month Moderate Yoga with Lucy Weberling

Mondays • 10 – 11:15 a.m. West Oak Village, Craft Room 1002 S. Fairfax Ave. • Skiatook (918) 633-8890 Functional Movement

With personal trainer Brenda Weaver Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • $5 LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760 Gentle Yoga

Designed to help arthritis, fibromyalgia & pain Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10 a.m. YogaQuest Studio 3325 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 622-5454 • $10 Shuffleboard

Mondays & Wednesdays • 2:30 p.m. University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 442-4600 • $30 per month Rock Steady Boxing

Thursdays & Saturdays • 1:30 p.m. Title Boxing of Tulsa 8245 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 747-3747 • Free

Medicare Part D Clinics The Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services offers free Medicare Part D Plan Comparison and Enrollment Assistance Clinics from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Reservations are required. To make your appointment, call the MAP at LIFE at (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009.

Laughter Yoga Club Laughter yoga is a fun and easy exercise. The club meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Tuesday, November 8 & 22 • 1 – 2 p.m. LaFortune Recreation Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Find Your Volunteer Personality The benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, your family and your community. The right match can help you reduce stress, find friends, reach out to the community, learn new skills and even advance your career. This presentation includes an interactive process that helps you identify how to find your perfect match. Wednesday, November 9 • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LaFortune Recreation Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Legal Tools for Advance Planning Catherine Welsh, JD, with Welsh & McGough will explain the planning tools that promote a person’s right to make decisions about their healthcare and personal assets. Learn about advance directives, powers of attorney, wills, trusts, do-not-resuscitate orders and avoiding probate. Ask about free respite for this program. Thursday, November 10 • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. LIFE Senior Services • 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Caregiving 2.0 Are you providing personal care to your loved one? Do you need guidance for safe bathing, lifting and transferring of your loved one? This program offers information and demonstrations with a licensed occupational therapist, as well as practical resources that can keep you and your loved one safe in the home. Ask about free respite for this program. Thursday, November 17 • 3:30 – 5: 30 p.m. LIFE Senior Services • 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

LIFE’S SENIOR CENTERS

Parkinson’s Dance

Wednesdays • 2 – 3 p.m. • $5 Feel the Beat Dance 5970 E. 31st St., Ste. P • Tulsa (918) 747-3747

LIFE EDU

LIFE leaves denote programs that are offered by LIFE Senior Services.

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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PEOPLE & PLACES

Founders of Doctors’ Hospital President Martin Nicholas presented LIFE’s President and CEO Laura Kenny with a check for renovations at LIFE Senior Services’ Central location.

Town Village crowned Seni Hickman and Richard Residents, guests and friends from Tapestry at Woodland Hills Bailey as Senior Prom Queen and King. gather for a “Jazz it Up” mingle fundraiser to support LIFE Senior Services.

Hospice of Green Country held the grand opening of its upscale resale store Sophisticated Seconds. The store is located at 4016 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa.

Residents, guests and friends from Tapestry at Woodland Hills gather for a “Jazz it Up” mingle fundraiser to support LIFE Senior Services.

The Single Seniors group hosted a Hawaiian Luau party. The group meets every Wednesday for lunch and card games.

Jenks Mayor Kelly Dunkerley and City Official Josh McCorkle were among the dignitaries who attended the Jenks Senior Citizens’ 40th anniversary in September. They enjoyed a meal with over 80 attendees, while celebrating a fun, active and growing organization serving Jenks’ seniors.

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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 Beautiful Lots in Rose Hill Double lots in Rose Hill Cemetery in the beautiful Prophets area. $1500 for both. Call (918) 747-3935. Great Lots in Memorial Park! Two spaces in great location! Cemetery lots at Memorial Park Cemetery. Lot 60 section 50, spaces 1 & 2. $3,200 total. Call James at (918) 583-7532. One Cemetery Plot – Reasonably Priced I have one space at Memorial Park, 5111 S. Memorial Dr., for $750, or best offer. It is in the north one-fourth of east half of lot 228 in section 48. Call me at (918) 592-1614 and it is yours.

COMPUTER SERVICES Computer and Electronic Assistance Are you stuck and need Help with your computer or any electronic device. Price and Son Computer and Technology Services, LLC will be glad to assist you in your home. Call James or Jared at (918) 236-6010 or email us at office@pricestechhelp.com to schedule an appointment. Does Technology Frustrate You? Honest, patient, ethical help with your pc, router, wifi, cell phone, email, streaming, camera, password recovery, etc. 27 years of IT experience in Tulsa. Special rates for seniors. References available. Call or email Carmen Armstrong. Carmstrongva@gmail.com (918) 688-7453. DAYTIME CARE Daytime care for older loved ones LIFE’s Adult Day Heatlh offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. For more information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Health at (918) 664-9000. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Hair Dressers Needed Need stylists with clientele. Booth rent $80 a week. First Month FREE. Wet stations, good parking, mid-town area. Ranch Acres Beauty Centre. 3324 East 31st Street. Call Earl at (918) 378-3041.

Hiring for Home Care Aides! Brighten your neighbor’s day by helping them stay safe in their home. We are looking for caring individuals to provide assistance to elderly/disabled clients. Tasks may include errands, light housekeeping, and personal care assistance. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license,auto insurance and pass OSBI background check. Certified and Non-Certified positions! Apply Today!! www.oxford-healthcare.com or call: (918) 258-1111.

ESTATE SALES 2MS Estate Sales ...Tulsa’s Finest! Downsizing? Estate liquidation? Let us take the worry away and maximize your return!!! No out of pocket expense for you, we handle all advertising, staging and the sale it self. We specialize in senior transitions, having been in the senior housing market for over 10 years. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Atulsa@aol.com for a free consultation. Estate Sales PLUS Tulsa’s largest and most experienced Estate Sales company with over 1,000 Estate Sales to our credit. Maximize the value of your estate…Let us organize, advertise and professionally manage your Estate Sale, Moving Sale, Downsizing and Appraisal. Bonded. Insured. Experienced. Accredited Member of the BBB awarded Best Customer Service. For more info go to www.estatesalesplus.com or email us at estatesalesplus@cox.net. Call for a free consultation at (918) 488-8853. decades Estate Sale Services Professional, credible, and upscale estate liquidations. Reduce stress, increase your revenue. Call us now for a free consultation. Our customers love us and so will you! For best results contact us before you list your home. (918) 582-7788 or email us at decadesestate@ yahoo.com Visit our website at www. decadesestatesale.com or see us on Facebook. 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

FINANCIAL/INSURANCE Afford to Stay in Your Home Helping seniors afford to stay in their homes. Call Josh Callison, First Bank Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Specialist. Office (918) 806-6414 *ask for Josh or cell phone (918) 855-7015 or email jcallison@firstbankonline.com. NMLS#1518665 Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides

accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free (866) 664-9009. Medicare & Final Expense Plans Solutions CONFUSED? WHAT DO I CHOOSE? Understandable! Many options available. We have solutions to assist with Medicare Supplements, Advantage, and RX plans. Because of changes each year with plans it is important to know all options. Final Expense plan options available to fit your need and/or budget. Call Becky Carter at (918) 724-4022. Medicare Supplements & Medicare Advantage Plans The Medicare Supplement Store is here to assist you with Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plans offered through a variety of top-rated major carriers. Call Bob Archer today at (918) 814-5550 for free information. Let me guide you through the outstanding Medicare Plan options that are available to you.

FOR SALE Quickie Aspire Power Wheelchair $1600 Model M11 WC-GAM1118A; Receipt ’06 Westmont Medical Services Tulsa Originally $4707.11; used rarely, inside only; 2 New Batteries August 2016 10” Aluminum Wheels, Contour Grey Leather Seat, Red Bumpers Weight 144 lbs, Adjustable Height and Armrests. Contact John or Linda Cameron (918) 251-8373 or m.lindacameron@yahoo.com GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES A New Season Lawn Care & Landscape Always accepting new customers. Time for Fall Clean-Up! Mowing, trimming, leaf and small debris removal, shrub planting, hedge trimming, mulching flower beds. Small tree trimming. Picket Fence repair. Will haul off small debris. 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. Leaf removal. Specialist in fence/property line lawn clean-up. Stump grinding and small tree work. Firewood starting at $80 per rick. 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.

HOME REPAIR/REMODELING A-OK Plumbing A-OK Plumbing is now offering handyman services. No job too big or too small. Free estimates. We work by the job or hourly. 10% off to all first time customers. Relax, everyone’s welcome. Sit back and give us a call. Special senior rates offered. (918) 810-0397. A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements. Whether you’re making overdue repairs, sprucing up your home and garden, or optimizing your home’s “sale-ability” potential, call Joe Surowiak with A Handy Helping Hand. Professional results. Competitive rates. (918) 520-0333. Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 15th year serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/ trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394. A Local Handyman Seeks Work Almost anything that you want done, we will do. Maybe: You don’t know how? You’re too tired to do it? It’s too dirty? You just don’t have time? Matthew (918) 609-3216 or Christi (918) 516-8401. 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. 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.

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CLASSIFIEDS 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.

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

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.

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

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. Pastoral Painting Pastoral Painting by Brother Conrad. Let me oversee your house with a fresh coat of paint! Pre-Winter 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.

HOUSE CLEANING Housekeeper Available Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly. Thorough and Honest. Integrity at work yesterday, today and tomorrow. 15 years experience. Adjustable fee according to situation. References Available. Call (918) 282-1617 or (918) 361-6966. Tyson Window Cleaning I clean windows, chandeliers and mirrors. Need help? I clean houses, one time or regularly. I also do construction 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.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE Bobbi and Bob’s Personal & Business Assistance Secretarial and administrative tasks, project manager assignments, running errands, grocery/personal shopping, take to beauty shop, take to medical appointments,organizing home/office, housecheck, handle healthcare and medical insurance paperwork. Call Bobbi Warshaw, MPH, or Bob Warshaw, MBA, at (918) 747-3807. Website: www.errands-to-go.com, Email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net. 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. Financial Organizer Are you overwhelmed handling monthly finances (paying bills, balancing your checkbook, organization) for yourself or a loved one? I can help! I create customized systems that fit your needs, either for set up only or ongoing mnmonthly. Call me to discuss the options available. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259. Good Help is Here! Anything you desire from shopping, cooking and cleaning to small repairs, gardening and painting. Do you need an occasional driver, ready to take that trip? Help with computer use, bill payment & issue resolution also available. I’m honest, hard-working and would like to help you remain independent! Call Rachel (918) 845-6362. 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. HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office inTulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your own home, where you are most comfortable. Call (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). www.halomedicalalarms.com

PERSONAL SERVICES Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. I will come to you at the hospital, rehab or nursing home. A Mane Event hairstyling is for the entire family. 35 years experience. Senior specials for haircuts, perms and color. 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. Shop is wheelchair accessible. Call (918) 663-8779. 4833 South Sheridan, Suite 405A in Fountain Plaza. By appointment only. 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 CARE Home Veterinary Care Experience Tulsa’s most convenient veterinary service in the comfort of your own home. Our goal is to develop a personal relationship with each of our clients and Continued

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patients. Contact us today to schedule your house call appointment. Call 918-892-9382 or email DrFielstra@gmail.com or visit us at www.homevetcaretulsa.com.

SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP Monthly Veteran’s Breakfast Veterans & Spouses are invited to enjoy hot breakfast hosted at Tapestry At Woodland Hills, 7345 S 99th E Avenue in Tulsa, the last Tuesday of every month beginning at 9:00 a.m. Must RSVP to (918) 893-6177. Single Seniors (60+) Are you over 60, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun loving group of single seniors over 60. We meet every Wednesday,11:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:15 have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Bob at (918) 371-4367 or Beverly at (918) 272-1049.

TRANSPORTATION Call Patricia! Need a go-fer to run errands, take you to an appointment or grocery shopping? Need someone to take you to hair appointments, the pharmacy, make deliveries? Need someone to stay with you during an out-patient medical procedure? Also, available as a driver/ companion for traveling; rates negotiable. Call Patricia! (918) 437-3456 or (918) 855-2302. HealthRide Transportation Services HealthRide Transportation Services can take you where you need to go. Let us take you in a wheelchair accessible van to Dr. Appointments, Church Events or anywhere you desire. HealthRide provides wheelchair transportation for Tulsa and surrounding communities. Better service at a lower cost. Call: (918) 404-0038, Website: Healthridetulsa.org Email: healthride1@gmail.com. My Driver Transportation Service Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post office, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to and from bed. Senior sitting. Also, small breed dog boarding. 20 years experience. CLEET certified and licensed. References. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929. Travel Made Easy Motor home with lift and driver available for short in-state or long out-of-state trips. Seats 6 comfortably. Cross country patient transfer or sightseeing. Also available for rent: powerchair for shopping, hospital visits, etc. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929.

TOURS BRANSON - Dec 5 - 9, 2016 Deluxe Coach from Sapulpa and Tulsa. See Andy Williams Xmas Extravaganza; Legends in Concert; and Puttin’ On The Ritz + Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede and Showboat Branson Belle. Three nights at the Hilton Branson Landing. Give yourself a real Christmas treat! $689 per person. THE TRAVEL GROUP (918) 494-0649 or email david@thetravelgroup.biz

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FORT SMITH - Feb 8, 2017 Deluxe Coach from Sapulpa and Tulsa. One day only but a great day! Miss Laura’s Social Club and House of Ill Repute; Fort Smith Historical Site with tour of hanging Judge Parker’s courtroom and jail; Clayton House (haunted) and Museum; Tour of the St. Scholastica Monastery with lunch. Only $97. THE TRAVEL GROUP (918) 494-0649 or email david@thetravelgroup.biz WASHINGTON DC - Apr 5 - 9, 2017 Round-trip air from Tulsa; 4 nights at the JW Marriott on Pennsylvania Ave; Capitol Tour; Arlington Cemetery; day trip to Mount Vernon; National Gallery of Art with lunch and all the memorials! Lots more. The best tour of Washington ever! $1756 per person. THE TRAVEL GROUP, (918) 494-0649 or email david@thetravelgroup.biz

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Don’t Wait ... Make The Call Many people consider becoming hospice volunteers but never make the call to get started. Volunteers are an important part of the team approach to hospice care. Join our team and help us make a difference for people at the end of their life’s journey. Call Denise at Millennium Hospice. (918) 493-6555. Love Life’s Little Treasures? We do too! Volunteers needed to cashier, create displays, and provide friendly customer service at our upscale resale shop, Sophisticated Seconds. 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 live in Tulsa County and be 65 or older. Call Sam Kirzner at (918) 619-4754.

In Memory of In Memory of Steve Braselton Linda Burns In Memory of Dr. Bill Eaton Marie Dardugno In Memory of Theresa Ann Finck Theresa M. Finck and Mary Ann Finck In Memory of Helen Meyer Edwin Meyer In Memory of Sally Mims Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - Alpha Chi Omega Chapter In Memory of Geneva M. Walker Helen N. Jones About LIFE Senior Services LIFE Senior Services is a recognized leader in aging services and an acknowledged voice on aging issues and is proud to be a nonprofit United Way organization. If you would like to make a donation in support of LIFE Senior Services, please mail your contribution to:

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