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Vol. 33, No. 3
14 Aging in Place Thanks to Smart Tech
Over the last couple of decades, we have witnessed how technology has spread throughout our lives, including into various parts of our homes. Aging in place is a growing trend, and technology can help meet the desires of aging adults who wish to stay in their homes.
18 Security, Privacy and Electronic Health Records
Modern technology has made it possible to store and access unfathomable amounts of information, impacting almost every facet of daily life. While it’s easy to appreciate the benefits of a quick Google search or a GPS-guided trip, things get murky when our personal information is at stake, especially when that information includes sensitive data like our health history.
LIFE Senior Services, Inc. Publisher Laura Kenny President and Chief Executive Officer Kelly Kirchhoff Senior Director of Communications and Development Erin Shackelford Managing Editor editor@LIFEseniorservices.org Emily Fox Associate Editor efox@LIFEseniorservices.org Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org Leah Weigle Graphic Designer and Photographer Carol Carter Copy Editor Carrie Henderson Bowen Circulation Coordinator cbowen@LIFEseniorservices.org
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Health and Fitness Tech
From social networks to delivery services to ondemand streaming movies and TV, technology seems to have turned us into unhealthy, lazy couch potatoes. While that may be the case for some, it’s not necessarily all doom and gloom when it comes to technology and our health.
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Safe Surfing: Online Safety Tips
The internet can be a great way to stay connected to family, make new friends, pay bills online, order prescriptions and see those adorable photos and videos of grandkids. However, as you’re probably well aware, there’s a dark side to the World Wide Web.
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26 The Reverse Mortgage Dilemma: Extra Retirement Income or Unacceptable Risk?
A reverse mortgage allows you to tap into your home’s equity to provide you with source of cash, but beware of unintended consequences. As with all big financial decisions, the risks and rewards must be weighed against each other.
6 Letter from the Publisher 8 Looking Back 10 Caregiver Corner PACE: Supporting Caregivers 12 Medicare & You Medicare Annual Enrollment Period 28 Noteworthy 29 Share Your Time & Talent 4
33 Off the Hook: Cool (and Handy) Smartphone Features A smartphone is a mobile phone that runs off a mobile operating system – much like your home computer. Smartphones can function as media players, cameras, video cameras and GPS devices, among many other things. Learn about the many neat and helpful features you can have right in the palm of your hand.
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he majority of seniors want to stay in their home as they age. While there are many traditional ways to help seniors age in place at home, including home health care, financial resources, home remodeling and transportation services, there is also plenty of new-age technology that can help too. Currently, four out of 10 seniors own smartphones, which is more than double what the figure was in 2013. The numbers are increasing across the board – from smartphone and tablet ownership to the use of social media. While learning the latest and greatest in tech can be a bit overwhelming and may take some time, technology has the power to improve our lives, and the effort is worth the rewards. On page 14, we dive deeper into how technology can help us age in place safely and independently. From telemedicine to smart devices, there is a lot to learn about and consider. Besides helping us age in place, technology can keep us healthy and happy. Whether you’re trying to get in shape, eat better, manage your diabetes, kick the nicotine habit or just fall asleep, there are loads of smartphone apps and other gadgets to help you get healthy or stay that way. Find just a few of them on page 22.
Laura Kenny President and CEO of LIFE Senior Services, LIFE’s Vintage Housing and LIFE PACE
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While technology has certainly improved many aspects of our lives, there is definitely a darker side to tech. The internet is a great way to stay connected to family and friends, pay bills, order prescriptions and more, but it’s also a great way for hackers and scammers to trick innocent internet users into sharing private
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information to steal identities and your hard earned money. Making sure you take proper precautions and use smart surfing techniques is important. Learn more on page 24. Technology has also impacted the healthcare world. Long gone are the days of paper records. Now, all medical records are digitized and can even be shared among the various doctors a person sees. Most healthcare systems even offer online logins for patients to access their records right from their own computer. While online medical records have certainly improved the flow of information between healthcare providers and streamlined medical care, privacy has also been affected. Learn more about how technology has affected privacy and HIPAA on page 18. One of the most prolific pieces of technology is the smartphone. There’s a good chance there is one within your reach right now! Cell phone technology has changed rapidly and vastly over the years. Today, smartphones are able to offer you the ability to do just about anything with a quick swipe of a finger. On page 33, learn about some of the neat and helpful features smartphones have to offer. Also in this issue, we have an article about the pros and cons of reverse mortgages and a food review of Torchy’s Tacos on Brookside. We hope you enjoy this month’s issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine!
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LOOKING BACK
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Group of boys packed up to go to the ranch.
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier with Tulsa Boys Home residents and staff, 1993. Tulsa Boys Home was one of the charities that received money from the “Fight Night” fundraiser. Tulsa Boys Home alumni Lester Harris and Doug Grandstaff pose in their Navy uniforms, 1943.
Group of boys sitting around a table with one of the Tulsa Boys Home founders William F. Stahl, c. 1965.
this month in history September 4, 1886: Geronimo surrendered Apache chief Geronimo surrendered to U.S. government troops. For 30 years, the Native American warrior had battled to protect his tribe’s homeland; however, by 1886 the Apaches were exhausted and hopelessly outnumbered. General Nelson Miles accepted Geronimo’s surrender, making him the last Indian warrior to formally give in to U.S. forces and signaling the end of the Indian Wars in the Southwest. September 6, 1915: First tank produced A prototype tank nicknamed Little Willie rolled off the assembly line in England. Little Willie was far from an overnight success. It weighed 14 tons, got stuck in trenches and crawled over rough terrain at only two miles per hour. However, improvements were made to the original prototype and tanks eventually transformed military battlefields. September 13, 2004: Oprah gave away nearly 300 new cars TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey gave away a brand new Pontiac G-6 sedan worth $28,500 to everyone in her studio audience: a total of 276 cars in all. But the cars weren’t really free. Federal and state income taxes added up to about $6,000 for most winners. Some people paid the taxes by taking out car loans. Others traded their new Pontiacs for cheaper, less souped-up cars.
September 17, 1972: Hanoi released three POWs The three U.S. pilots were the first POWs released since 1969. North Vietnamese officials cautioned the United States not to force the freed men to “slander” Hanoi, claiming that “distortions” about Hanoi’s treatment of POWs from a previous release of prisoners in 1969 caused Hanoi to temporarily suspend the release of POWs. The rest of the POWs were released in March 1973 as part of the agreement that led to the Paris Peace Accords. September 23, 1806: Lewis and Clark returned Amid much public excitement, American explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark returned to St. Louis, Missouri, from the first recorded overland journey from the Mississippi River to the Pacific coast and back. The Lewis and Clark Expedition had set off more than two years before to explore the territory of the Louisiana Purchase. September 30, 1868: First volume of "Little Women" published The first volume of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved children’s book "Little Women" was published. The novel would become Alcott’s first bestseller and a beloved children’s classic. She also wrote many short stories for adults. She became a strong supporter of women’s issues and spent most of her life caring for her family’s financial, emotional and physical needs. © The History Channel
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CAREGIVER CORNER
It is likely that you or someone you know is caring for an older adult – either full or part time. Managing day-to-day care for a loved one is stressful enough, but that stress can be exacerbated if you’re trying to juggle caregiving and a career. While the onsite physical health services are highly valued, participants are especially appreciative of the one-on-one attention from the staff and the sense of family they develop with other participants at the center. LIFE PACE, established in 2015, continues to be a model that is improving the lives of older adults and their families thanks to outstanding caregivers, devoted staff at the facilities and the dedication of the interdisciplinary teams.
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aregivers have a huge responsibility, and oftentimes they need help handling their caregiving duties. In many cases, family caregivers are providing care to a loved one with little to no assistance, which can cause caregiver fatigue and burnout. It’s important to reach out for help before you get to your breaking point. From enlisting the help of family members, friends and neighbors to utilizing adult day health services and more, there are many avenues for caregivers to explore when trying to find assistance. Another option in Tulsa is the LIFE PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. LIFE PACE The goal of LIFE PACE is to help older adults live safely and independently in their own home for as long as possible. To do that, PACE offers a wide range of services, from adult day health programs to medical, social services, transportation and skilled nursing.
A big piece of the LIFE PACE program is the PACE center, which is where PACE participants receive medical care; meals; physical, occupational and speech therapies; and engage in activities in the adult day health center. Transportation to and from the PACE center, as well as to medical appointments, is included in the program. LIFE PACE also provides in-home and personal care, emergency services and long-term care services. Through a customized interdisciplinary team, each PACE participant is given care that manages overall health and well-being in a way that contributes to improved health outcomes and improves the quality of their life and their family's life. Approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), PACE gives older adults in the community in need of assistance a place to go during the day, while allowing their caregivers to work, run errands and do other activities during the day.
National PACE Month September is National PACE Month. This provides an opportunity to raise awareness about PACE and the benefits PACE organizations provide to their communities. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate the work of PACE staff. The theme for this year's National PACE Month is “Supporting Caregivers, Supporting You,” celebrating the role of both professional and family caregivers in promoting independence for seniors. No other care model is able to provide services, training and support for family caregivers to benefit the participant the way that PACE does. A caring touch is an essential component of care for those with long-term care needs. PACE is unique not only in its ability to provide care across settings – from the home to the PACE center to other community settings – but also in its ability to support family caregivers. Supporting caregivers is a key reason more than 90 percent of PACE enrollees can live in the community rather than in nursing homes. by Adrian Rolle, Intake Coordinator, LIFE PACE
Caregiver Celebration Event • Tuesday, September 18 • 4 – 6 p.m.
Family caregivers are invited to join LIFE PACE for light appetizers and relaxing activities like Tai Chi and massages. Respite for your loved one will be provided in LIFE’s onsite adult day health center. Learn more about the many benefits of LIFE PACE, including medical care, therapies, social work services, prescriptions, adult day health, transportation and more! Plus, meet LIFE PACE staff, including Medical Director Dr. Tom Costner. This event is free and open to the public.
LIFE PACE • 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa Free • RSVP Requested • (918) 949-9969
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Dealing with Dementia A New Caregiver Program
Morton Comprehensive Health Services’ Caregiver Program was chosen as one of 20 sites nationwide to host an event for a new program, “Dealing with Dementia,” that helps family caregivers gain a better understanding of dementia, utilize strategies to effectively manage problem behaviors and handle caregiver stress. Dealing with Dementia was developed by the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving (RCI) and funded by the Administration for Community Living. RCI implemented the program in Georgia in 2015. Included in this initiative, Carrie Harris, a master trainer from RCI, will train seven local professionals to serve eastern Oklahoma. “Most family caregivers assume the care of a loved one without access to needed training and education,” says Gayle Alston, director of RCI Training Center for Excellence. “Caregiving for a loved one is a rewarding and loving experience. However, due to the physical and emotional demands of caregiving and the struggles specific to dementia care, caregivers often suffer high levels of stress and depression.” Caregivers who attend the four-hour workshop will receive a copy of the new “Dealing with Dementia Guide,” which provides over 300 pages of information and solutions to problems caregivers face every day. If you are a caregiver or know someone who is caring for a loved one with dementia, do not miss this important opportunity to attend this free class. The first class for family and professional caregivers will be held Wednesday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Morton Comprehensive Health Services, 1334 N. Lansing Ave., Tulsa. For more information or to register, call (918) 295-6154. Registration is required, and seats are limited. There is no cost for the program.
About Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving Located in Americus, Georgia, the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving was established in 1987 in honor of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who serves as president of the Institute's Board of Advisors. RCI establishes local, state, national and international partnerships committed to building quality, long-term, home and community-based services and advocates for research to address the strain and burdens associated with family, volunteer and professional caregiving. For additional information about the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, visit www.rosalynncarter.org.
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Tulsa County citizens put their trust in me to serve as DA beginning in January 2015 and I promised to work hard every day to put violent criminals behind bars and serve with honesty and integrity. My record proves I have kept that promise and I now ask you to allow me to complete the work I have begun. I am extremely proud of what I have accomplished in office, both in successful prosecution and improving efficiency in the work process and saving taxpayer money while doing so. I would appreciate your vote in the primary election on August 28. Sincerely, Steve Kunzweiler
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MEDICARE & YOU
Medicare & YoU The 2019 Medicare & You handbook will begin 2019 to arrive at each Medicare household this month. This handbook contains important information to help you make the most of your Medicare coverage, including a summary of Medicare benefits, rights and protections, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare. Information in the handbook is current from January 1 through December 31, 2019, so it’s important to keep your copy for future reference. What’s important in 2018 (page 3) What Medicare covers (page 31)
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very year, Medicare’s open enrollment period for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans begins October 15 and runs through December 7. It is recommended that you review your Medicare plan every year, even if you're happy with your plan because plans, coverage costs and formularies change every January. Also, new plans may have entered the market or your plan may no longer be offered in your area. If you are satisfied with your current coverage and your plan will still be available in 2019, you don’t need to do anything. Your current coverage will continue for the next year. Although it's easier to keep your current Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or your Medicare Advantage plan, it's still best to look at all the options for 2019, so you understand the choices available and you can determine whether your plan still best meets your needs. The 2019 plans will be available for viewing on Medicare’s website (www.medicare.gov) by October 1. The enrollment option will be activated on October 15. Medicare Advantage Members: If you are in a Medicare Advantage plan (an HMO, PPO or PFFS plan), review the Evidence of Coverage (EOC) and Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) your plan sends you each year. The EOC gives you details about what the plan covers, how much you pay and more. The ANOC includes any changes in coverage, costs or service areas that will be effective in January. To compare the Medicare Advantage plans available in 2019, you can go to the Medicare Plan Finder link on Medicare’s website or you can contact the individual plans to discuss their offerings. Original Medicare Coverage: If you have Original Medicare with a separate prescription drug plan, you can review your options using the Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare’s website or you can contact the Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE. LIFE’s Medicare Assistance program offers Medicare Part D plan comparison and enrollment assistance clinics throughout the annual enrollment period. During last year’s open enrollment period, over 50 percent of the people assisted either enrolled in a Part D drug plan for the first time or switched their Part D plans for 2018. In doing so, almost all of the people assisted saved money on their 2018 drug costs, with an average savings of $2,112 per person. Medicare volunteer counselors will provide unbiased, understandable information to help you compare Medicare Part D plans and assist you in selecting or changing your drug coverage for 2019. To schedule your appointment, call LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009. by Cindy Loftin Medicare Assistance Program Coordinator, LIFE Senior Services
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The handbook will continue to be delivered to most people via postal service. However, some people will instead receive an electronic version, which they signed up for on the Medicare website. If you are interested in receiving future issues electronically you can sign up at www.medicare.gov and start getting your books delivered electronically next year.
Stop Healthcare Fraud in Its Tracks
Healthcare fraud is not just about losing money. From unsafe drugs sold on the internet as a “cure” for cancer, to wheelchair billing plots that try to bilk consumers and Medicare out of millions of dollars for unneeded or improper equipment, healthcare fraud is everyone’s concern. To learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim, make plans to attend the free community education program. See program details on the next page. by Cindy Loftin Medicare Assistance Program Coordinator, LIFE Senior Services
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MAP Volunteer In partnership with the Oklahoma Insurance Department, the Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE provides free, unbiased education and counseling year-round to Medicare beneficiaries in northeastern Oklahoma. However, the busiest time of the year is during Medicare’s open enrollment period from October 15 to December 7 each year. Last year, over 50 percent of the seniors served during the enrollment period either enrolled in Medicare Part D for the first time or switched their Part D plans for 2018. In doing so, they saved a total of nearly $1.5 million in drug costs for 2018. MAP at LIFE could not do this good work without volunteers. Many of the volunteers are retired individuals with professional experience who enjoy being able to choose from a variety of opportunities to fit their skills and interests. There are volunteer roles ranging from basic office support to plan comparison and enrollment assistance for Medicare enrollees. All volunteers receive training to prepare them for the work. If you’d like to make a difference in our community by volunteering for MAP at LIFE, call (918) 664-9000.
BASICS OF MEDICARE If you are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare, this seminar is designed especially for you. The seminar is presented by the Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services and covers the basics of Medicare, explains what you need to know about Medicare’s different parts and gives you the information you need to make an informed decision about your coverage options. This seminar is intended for Medicare beneficiaries and closed to licensed life, accident and health insurance company personnel, anyone affiliated with a Health Maintenance Organization or other companies presenting a conflict of interest.
Wednesday, September 12 • 10 a.m. – Noon LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • Reservations Requested • (918) 664-9000
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MEDICARE FRAUD You’re the first line of defense against Medicare fraud and abuse. In this seminar, you will learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones and Medicare from fraud. Wednesday, September 12 • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • Reservations Requested • (918) 664-9000
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Technology can be intimidating, but it can also be life altering. Over the last couple of decades, we have witnessed how technology has spread throughout our lives, including into various parts of our homes. How can technology help your home function better and help you with your daily routine?
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With the introduction of telemedicine, patient visits can be shortened and made easier on both the patient and provider.
Aging in place is a growing trend, and technology can help meet the desires of aging adults who wish to stay in their homes. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines aging in place as “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level.”
Technology can also ensure safety for those living in the home. An endless amount of “smart” devices, appliances and more make living at home safer and more convenient. "Smart" refers to a device's capability to connect to your smartphone, tablet or computer to give you more information and control. Smart devices can send you alerts, for example in the case of a smart motion senser, so you know if someone is approaching your door.
hen it comes to older adults in particular, technology can be a lifesaver. Many devices like wearable push buttons can actually help in the case of an accident or emergency. Such devices can also help alleviate the worries of loved ones. According to Cox Communications, 77 percent of adults who live with an elderly parent are concerned they may suffer an accident while home alone.
Telemedicine
One of the biggest advancements in technology that can aid seniors aging in place is telemedicine, two-way digital communication between a physician and a patient. Access to a medical professional is now available through video chat and can replace unnecessary trips to the doctor. Management and monitoring can occur in real time to respond appropriately to a patient’s needs.
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Baby boomers are the demographic with the highest rate of chronic disease, and there is a growing concern that there may not be enough healthcare professionals to meet their needs.
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According to CoxHealth, a telemedicine provider, a review of medical records showed that nearly 40 percent of doctor visits and approximately 30 percent of emergency room visits could be replaced with telemedicine.
Safety
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Programs and cameras that monitor your home while you are away are becoming main stream – you may even have one for your home. Many of these programs include HD video monitoring set up around your home via cameras. The cameras can notify family members if there is movement outside the home after bedtime. This can be especially helpful for adult children who want to make sure their aging parents are safe at home when they are away. Aging in place continued on page 16
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Some of these video devices can even connect to your doorbell (for example, the Ring device) and will send an alert to your phone when someone is at the door. A microphone in the device allows you to talk to the person at the door, keeping both you and your loved one safe even if you’re away. These devices also will record footage for you to access or even send to law enforcement if needed.
Wearable Tech
Many wearable options are available for seniors to let loved ones know if they’ve fallen or had another emergency. One example is the Apple Watch, which has an alert button to contact a family member, caregiver or emergency service. However, there are many lower-tech versions that offer the same push-button emergency alert.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) has been called the silent and invisible killer because it doesn’t have a taste, smell or color. Smart carbon monoxide detectors can be set up to alert residents when CO has been sensed and even notify emergency responders.
Fire and Smoke
Smoke inhalation is the most common cause of death in house fires. Smart smoke/heat detectors sense heat or fire, alert the family and dispatch emergency responders. They can be programmed to provide both audible and visual alarm indicators for those with either hearing or vision loss.
Burglary
Burglars can easily enter a home by smashing a window. Smart glass break sensors detect the sound of glass windows or doors breaking and alert the residents. The family or caregiver also receives a text in the case of a break in or other emergency. 16
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Smart motion detectors can also help protect other smart products, can also be controlled via your home against intruders. Rules can be these speaker devices. designed to send notifications based on activity Plug-Ins detected by the sensor. If there is motion at the Remember the “clap on, clap off ” commercials wrong time or place or no motion at all, the family from the 1990s? The modern day version is the or caregiver is notified per the rules. smart plug, which can automate the turning off Water and Floods and on of lights and small appliances. You can Smart water/flood sensors are small smart either schedule automations or control the devices devices that sense the presence of moisture. The remotely using a mobile app. The plug allows a sensors alert the residents and the family when device that is not “smart” enabled (for example, moisture levels rise above normal conditions. This your regular ol’ coffee pot) to be controlled can include a leaking hot water heater or a broken through the plug and app. pipe – or someone might have fallen in the tub or Push Button Ordering shower. Amazon Prime is one of my biggest time savers. Motion Sensors I can order nearly anything in the world, and it Smart door/window sensors are small wireless will be on my doorstep in two days. While going devices that detect when equipped doors and online via the app doesn’t take that long, the windows are opened. For example, if the medicine Amazon Dash Buttons make ordering frequently cabinet isn’t opened at the designated time, used items even easier. Amazon has Dash Buttons notifications can be programmed so the family or (small little push buttons) for hundreds of caregiver knows to check and make sure mom or products – toilet paper, dog treats, household dad haven’t forgotten to take their medicine. cleaners, food items, etc. The buttons connect to your wireless internet, and when pushed, they Speakers automatically place an order for the corresponding Technology at home can be a gateway to a new product. Shopping can’t possibly be any easier! realm of convenience. For example, smart speakers like the Apple HomePod, Google Alexa or similar Hundreds of other devices that offer devices can be centrally located in your home and technological convenience and improve safety play music, tell you the weather, current events are available, from digital pet feeders to eating and more. They can also be connected to control utensils that can send an alert if a person hasn’t your entire smart home. eaten in so many hours. The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to technology, safety and You simply say, “Hey Siri,” or “Alexa,” and your convenience. personal technological assistant will answer all of your questions and accommodate any requests. by Lindsay Morris For example, if you have a smart fan (yes, they exist) connected to your device, you can ask Alexa to turn the fan on or off depending on your preference. Smart thermostats, among a host of
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hile pen and paper aren’t yet a thing of the past, the digital age has definitely progressed. With a few strokes on the computer keyboard, we can read our paper, order groceries and even meet our significant others. Modern technology has made it possible to store and access unfathomable amounts of information, impacting almost every facet of daily life. While it’s easy to appreciate the benefits of a quick Google search to resolve a friendly debate or a GPS-guided trip to see your new grandchild, things get murky when our personal information is at stake, especially when that information includes sensitive data like our health history. As the stacks of paper that used to constitute our medical charts are replaced by electronic health records, the need to ensure our privacy becomes a very real issue.
involved in a patient’s care, so they can contain data from laboratories, specialists, pharmacies and even workplace clinics.
Benefits of EHRs EHRs are intended to improve the quality, efficiency and convenience of your healthcare. By allowing healthcare providers to securely share your health information, they can work together to manage your care. For example, EHRs contain information about your prescribed medications so other healthcare providers won’t prescribe another counteracting or harmful medicine. EHRs can be available in an emergency when you might be unable to answer important questions about your health history and medications, thus enabling faster and more informed emergency care. Doctors using EHRs might find it easier to see, track and share your lab results, which might reduce the What is an Electronic necessity of repeated tests, reducing costs and potentially harmful side effects from the tests Health Record? Electronic health records, or EHRs, are themselves. EHRs can also alert providers to contact you for annual screening tests. Sharing electronic versions of the paper charts kept EHRs among providers may also reduce the by doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers. EHRs may contain a patient’s medical need to fill out the same forms repeatedly. history, diagnoses, medications and lab results. EHRs are created to share information with Electronic Health Records other healthcare providers and organizations continued on page 20 18
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Perhaps not everything about EHRs has been an improvement, however. Dr. Marty Beal, a Tulsa obstetrician-gynecologist, has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Like most physicians, Beal believes EHRs have some benefits for his patients, but the new technology has presented some challenges as well. The transition from paper charts to electronic records hasn’t been an easy one. “I think from the patient side, they feel better about their ability to access their medical records,” Beal says. “I also think it’s been easier for them to get their prescriptions filled.” Beal thinks EHRs have enabled his nurse and other support staff to be more efficient with their time too. His nurse can use any lag time throughout the day to answer patient’s questions through the “patient portal,” an online Q&A forum. On the other side of the equation, however, Beal believes EHRs have made some aspects of the physician’s job more cumbersome. Countless extra hours are spent navigating EHRs and inputting data. “I have two more hours of chart work to complete after I finish with my patients today,” he notes. Beal often finds it necessary to click through multiple screens to find the information he needs, which is both frustrating and time-consuming. “I have to click through four to six windows to get what I need,” he says. “Whereas, in the past, I could look through one or two pieces of paper, and I’ve got everything I need before I walk in the room.” In some ways, the method of record keeping has hampered patient-physician communication too. “It’s much more subtle to rapidly look at a few pieces of paper than at a screen,” he points out. “When you’re looking at a screen, you’re not looking at the patient. You’re busy trying to get all of that data in. Some days, you feel like all you do is data entry.” Privacy and Security with EHRs Whether health information is stored on paper charts or EHRs, security and privacy are major concerns when dealing with sensitive data. The same aspects of EHRs that
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make them useful – the ability to easily share your information – also increases privacy and security risks. EHRs, like other electronic data, have the potential to be hacked or accessed by unauthorized personnel. Computers, mobile devices like phones or removable storage devices such as flash drives may be lost or stolen. The federal government’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule was created to ensure your rights over your own health information. The HIPAA Security Rule applies to EHRs, requiring specific protections to safeguard your electronic information. Some of the measures built into the EHR systems may include access control tools such as passwords and PIN numbers to limit access to your information to authorized individuals. Encrypting your information – storing it in such a way that it can’t be read or understood without using a system that can decrypt it – is another method. Using an audit trail feature, which records who accessed your information and what changes were made and when, provides another layer of security.
The same aspects of EHRs that make them useful – the ability to easily share your information – also increases privacy and security risks. EHRs, like other electronic data, have the potential to be hacked or accessed by unauthorized personnel.
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Federal law requires doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers to notify you of a security breach with your records. The provider has to notify the Secretary of Health and Human Services when this occurs too. If the breach affects more than 500 residents of a state or jurisdiction, the provider must also notify media outlets that serve the area. What Can You Do? Although HIPAA protects your health information when it’s held by most healthcare providers, insurers and some other organizations, it doesn't protect it under every scenario. It’s important to be aware of these limitations and take appropriate measures yourself to keep your information secure and private. For example, HIPAA protection doesn't extend to organizations not specifically covered by the law. Be cautious when posting your health information online on a message board or other site. These types of platforms aren’t protected under HIPAA, and your information could become public. If you have your healthcare information stored on your home computer or mobile device, or if you send it by email, you should take precautions to secure it with passwords and other methods to help protect it in the event your device is stolen or misplaced. Medical identity thieves exist. They try to use your personal and health insurance information to get medical treatments, drugs or procedures. Always verify sources before you share information, and safeguard things like Social Security numbers, health insurance forms and prescriptions. If you store health information online, make sure you understand the website’s privacy policy and terms of service. How to File A Complaint While HIPAA rules and your own precautions can go a long way in protecting the security and privacy of your health information, problems can and do occur. If you think your healthcare information was used or shared in a way that violates HIPAA rules, you can start by filing a complaint with your healthcare provider or health insurer. You can also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights or your state’s Attorney General's Office. by Julie Wenger Watson
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From social networks to delivery services to on-demand streaming movies and TV, technology seems to have turned us into unhealthy, lazy couch potatoes. While that may be the case for some, it’s not necessarily all doom and gloom when it comes to technology and our health. Whether you are trying to get in shape, eat better, manage your diabetes, kick the nicotine habit or just fall asleep, there are a variety of easy-to-use apps and other gadgets – both low and high-tech – that can help you get healthy and stay that way.
Want to Get Fit? There’s an App for That. Exercising and Healthy Eating
The American Grandparents Association recommends the following apps and technology to help you shed pounds and stay on track. FitnessBuilder provides more than 1,000 workouts and 7,000 images and videos to choose from. You can track your workout, record body measurements and chart your progress. Nike Training Club is loaded with more than 100 workouts, expert audio and visual guidance and personalized plans that can be adapted to your needs. FitnessBuilder
MyNetDiary and DailyBurn are calorie-counting apps that will help you learn how much you’re actually consuming and help you track carbs, protein and fat. The Johnson & Johnson Official 7-Minute Workout is a free app for those of us who are short on time, but still want to do something. You can choose a workout intensity level that’s best suited for your ability. The app has a clear interface that coaches you through each move. Daily Water helps you set water goals and track the volume of water you’re drinking each day with scheduled reminders. Fooducate is recommended by health educators, doctors and fitness trainers and backed by food scientists and medical directors alike. This app allows you to scan food product barcodes in the grocery store and report a nutrition grade (A, B, C or D), track food intake, calories and exercise. Additionally, Fooducate’s online community forum lets users post and share questions, ideas and progress updates.
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Besides phone apps, technology like the Fitbit and other wearable devices offers an easy way to see how many steps you’re taking, check your heart rate while you work out and even monitor your sleeping patterns.
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Substitutions provides ideas for healthy “substitutions.” The app suggests alternatives to gluten, dairy and other foods, making it ideal for anyone with food allergies.
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YouTube offers a variety of safe workout videos designed for seniors, ranging from 15 to 20 minute workouts from HASfit to 45-minute aerobic classes from Tona at Barnes Fitness & Health.
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Keep diabetes under control with these apps.
Diabetes Buddy Lite is designed to track the factors that influence blood glucose levels, including daily carb intake, glucose measures, medication, and food and water intake. Glucose Buddy lets users log various measures, but it also allows them to sync their logs to www.glucosebuddy.com, where you can view data history for free. It also integrates with Calorie Track for faster logging of food intake and exercise. Glucool lets users log measurements, including HbA1c, a hemoglobin that measures blood glucose over time. The app displays data in easy-toread reports that reflect stats at a glance, as well as advanced graphs and charts that show the evolution of blood glucose values.
Kick the Habit
These apps will tell you how much time and money you’re spending on cigarettes and help you go cold turkey or quit smoking gradually. Quitter is a simple app that congratulates you on how many days it’s been since your last cigarette and tells you how much money you’ve saved. Quit Smoking Pro also tells you how much you’ve saved and how many days it's been since you've quit, along with a medical facts section that tells you how your health is improving as each day passes without a cigarette. Quit Now! is another app that tells you how much money you’ve saved and how long it's been since you quit. It also tells you how much time you’re getting back by not stopping for a smoke.
If you want to quit smoking, but don’t have a smartphone, visit www.smokefree.gov for help.
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From apps that track your sleep levels to sound machines that lull us to sleep, technology is helping us sleep better in many ways. Atmosphere Relaxing Sounds app has more than 100 different sounds to cycle through and pick from, ranging from beach sounds to forest noises to city sounds. myNoise app allows for a wide variety of customization, including white noise to a Tibetan choir. It also lets you mix sounds with your other apps, so you can play music while listening to ocean waves, for example.
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If you’re looking for a white noise machine, there are plenty on the market. A top pick according to www.bestproducts.com is the LectroFan. It’s easy to operate, small enough to take with you when you travel and has a wide volume range so you can find the perfect sound level. However, is strictly provides white noise, as well as 10 fan sounds. If you prefer nature sounds like a stream, rain or ocean, the Big Red Rooster is the white noise machine for you. This machine offers six soothing sounds, including a stream, distant thunder, rain, ocean, summer night or just basic white noise to lull you to sleep. It’s portable and easy-tooperate. On the low-tech end of the scale, many find diffusing essential oils with an electric diffuser helps them fall asleep and improves their quality of sleep. The best essential oils for sleep are lavender, vetiver, Roman chamomile, ylang ylang, bergamot, sandalwood, marjoram and cedar wood. by Karen Szabo
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he internet can be a great way to stay connected to family, make new friends, pay bills online, reorder prescriptions and see adorable photos and videos of grandkids in far away states. However, as you’re probably well aware, there’s a dark side to the World Wide Web. Hackers and scammers are getting better and better at tricking innocent internet users into sharing confidential information in order to steal identities, rob bank accounts and more. Unfortunately, seniors are among the most targeted for cyber frauds and scams for two reasons. The first is that although there are many tech-savvy seniors, there are even more who aren’t. The second reason is that seniors tend to be more trusting than younger generations, making a senior-aged person more likely to fall for a scam.
To avoid becoming a victim of a scammer’s scheme, follow these tips and tricks for safe and secure online browsing:
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Scammers often rely on creating a false sense of urgency in order to frazzle and scare people into acting without thinking.
This is a good rule of thumb. If you ever receive an email, a pop-up box in your browsing window, a social media notification, text or a phone call congratulating you on winning something big like the lottery, an iPad or a cruise, do NOT fall for it, especially if you don’t remember even entering a contest. These are scams attempting to get you to give up personal information that could result in a stolen identity or stolen funds.
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If you receive an email or notification that says something along the lines of, “Respond in the next 24 hours or the police will be contacted,” or, “You must update your personal information today or your account will be closed,” do not respond. Scammers often rely on creating a false sense of urgency in order to frazzle and scare people into acting without thinking.
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Phishing refers to the fraudulent practice of sending emails that look like they come from reputable companies, but are actually just scams to trick individuals into divulging personal information. Phishing is made possible due to publically available government records like land holdings, voter registration, criminal records (including traffic violations) and much
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more. Scammers can get a hold of these public databases and send emails to you that appear to be from real institutions – banks, charities, credit card companies, etc. – you are familiar with. If you ever receive an email asking you to update banking information or share any sort of personal credentials like passwords, pin numbers or your Social Security number, alarm bells should go off in your head. Call the institution the email is claiming to be from and confirm whether or not the email is real or a scam.
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Spear phishing is more malicious and easier to fall for than regular phishing because it specifically targets an individual, making the source look like it came from a personal, trusted friend or family member. If you ever receive an email or Facebook message from someone you know, but it just feels “off,” trust your gut and delete it. Often these kinds of notifications can look like a known friend or family member claiming they need you to send them money immediately for an emergency. Seniors can also be spear phished with emails offering discounted drugs or low-cost insurance. Don’t fall for it! Ask a trusted family member or friend to look over the email with you before you do anything else.
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People create fake Facebook and social media accounts for all kinds of reasons, and can easily do so by pulling random pictures from the internet to cobble together a convincing-looking profile. This can be especially true for predators looking to sex-traffic individuals. Say you accept a friend request from a stranger who looks harmless enough, and you don’t think much about it. That person now has access to everything you post and can figure out where you live and what your grandkids look like based on photos and status updates. There are thousands of documented cases of children, teens and adults being captured and sold into the sex trafficking industry through this malevolent strategy.
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Scammers know that an easy entry point into an individual’s computer is through a claim that the computer is at risk. Always dismiss emails or popups that use urgent language like, “Warning! Your computer is unprotected! Update now!” This is likely just another way a hacker is trying to access personal information. These types of notifications may even include the name of your bank, but just remember that real banks and institutions never request information urgently or threateningly. by Tiffany Duncan www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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on its loan and force a sale of your home. To avoid all of that pain, some reverse mortgage lenders will require a “set-aside” amount from the loan to cover all those expenses for you.
The Reverse Mortgage Dilemma
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wenty-one percent of Americans have nothing saved for retirement, and one-third of Americans have less than $5,000 in the retirement coffers, according to Northwestern Mutual’s 2018 Planning and Progress Study. However, if you are like a lot of Americans who are fast approaching or have already arrived at the third act of life, you might own your home outright – or at least owe very little on your mortgage. If that is the case, then you might want to consider a reverse mortgage and figure out if it makes sense for you and your situation. A reverse mortgage allows you to tap into your home’s equity and provide you with a source of cash, but beware of unintended consequences. As with all big financial decisions, the risks and rewards must be identified and weighed against each other. What is a Reverse Mortgage, and How Does it Work? To be eligible for a reverse mortgage, you must be 62 or older. A reverse mortgage allows you to convert the equity in your home to cash. With most reverse mortgages, you can use that cash any way you want. You can pay off an existing regular mortgage, pay healthcare expenses, supplement your income or have some fun. Of course, this is not free money. A reverse mortgage is a loan. The bank that lends you the money on your reverse mortgage will eventually want to be paid back with interest. If you or your heirs don’t pay off the loan, then the bank forecloses. If you sell your home or move out, most reverse mortgage agreements will require that the bank be paid back. When you die, your heirs will be required to pay back the loan or hand the keys over to the bank.
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You will receive payments over time in increments or in one lump sum for a percentage of the equity in your home that is less than the full amount of the value of your home. As you have probably figured out, your estate will be smaller because of a reverse mortgage. That means there will be less or maybe nothing left for your heirs when you die. Types of Reverse Mortgage Loans There are single-purpose reverse mortgages. They are offered by state and local agencies and nonprofit organizations typically for one purpose, and that purpose is up to the lender. The singlepurpose loan may be a useful tool for home improvements or to pay property taxes.
In most instances, the advance on your home equity is tax-free and won't Private loans are called affect your Social Security or proprietary reverse mortgages. Medicare benefits. However, They are not backed by the A reverse Medicaid eligibility can be federal government, are less mortgage allows negatively affected. Any regulated and may allow you to tap into your funds that you receive for a larger disbursement of home’s equity and provide from a reverse mortgage funds. you with a source of cash, will be counted like any but beware of unintended other income when the Home Equity Conversion consequences. state calculates whether you Mortgages (HECM) are are a candidate for Medicaid federally insured and backed by benefits or not. the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HECMs The Devil’s in the can be used for any purpose. Details As with regular mortgages, you will be charged closing costs when you put the ink on the loan agreement. You’ll also be charged servicing fees and probably for insurance.
Payments are made to you and interest adds up. Unlike a regular mortgage, with each passing year, you will owe more on the loan, not less. This is why it is called a reverse mortgage. The interest rate on your loan may change over time, and not necessarily for the better. Reverse mortgages that disburse funds incrementally over time – as opposed to a lump sum disbursement – are usually offered with variable interest rates. Your rate will fluctuate according to the unpredictable whims of financial markets. The interest charged on your loan is not deductible on your annual tax return. To get a tax break on the accumulated interest, you have to wait until the loan is paid off. You will still be responsible for paying property taxes, insurance, utilities and upkeep of your home. In fact, reverse mortgages allow banks to demand the loan be paid off if you fail to pay taxes, insurance, utilities or upkeep. If the loan isn’t paid off, then the bank can seek to foreclose
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How much you can receive under a HECM or proprietary loan depends on your age, the value of your home and current interest rates. One factor depends on the outcome of a financial assessment meant to gauge your willingness and ability to pay taxes, insurance and upkeep on your home. The Reverse Mortgage as a Financial Planning Tool Savings, a pension, annuities, stocks and real estate holdings are great, if you have them. On the other hand, if all you have is Social Security, that is probably not enough to get by. But if you have a good amount of equity in your home, then a reverse mortgage is something you maybe should consider. If you are thinking about a reverse mortgage, don't go into it blindly. If you have a trusted advisor, talk to them. If you’re ready to take it a step further, call HUD at (800) 569-4287 or visit HUD online to schedule an appointment with a reverse mortgage counselor. Reverse mortgage counselors are required to go over the costs and details of each type of reverse mortgage available and determine which one might be the best fit for you. by Collin Hinds, Attorney, Hinds Law Firm www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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Noteworthy Champion for the Dying
On October 16, Tulsa audiences will get to know a new kind of heroism during An Evening with Dr. Jessica Zitter at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa. Dr. Zitter is leading discussions across the country about the way Americans spend their final days. Zitter wrote “Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life” to provoke conversation and thought about reforming the way we care for those who are dying. “A better path is out there, but it will require a new kind of heroism from everyone involved,” she says. “As patients, physicians, families and healthcare professionals, we have to take a step back, take a deep breath and ask what we really want for ourselves, our loved ones and those entrusted to our care when death comes.” She entered medicine out of a desire to be a hero like her father and grandfather and specialized in critical and pulmonary medicine in order to rescue patients on the brink of death. However, Zitter was dismayed by over two decades of experience in intensive care units across the country and how people reaching the end of their lives were treated. All too often, doctors employed every means possible to keep the patient alive, even when patients were clearly near the end of life. Zitter is now a critical and palliative care specialist. Palliative care focuses on overall well-being of the patient at the end of life or during a serious health challenge. An Evening with Dr. Jessica Zitter will include viewing of the Academy Awardnominated documentary “Extremis,” followed by her live presentation. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Casino, 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa. The program is free, but registration is required. To register, call Hospice of Green Country at (918) 388-1327 or email sgarcia@hospiceofgreencountry.org. Event sponsors include Hospice of Green Country, Clarehouse and Hospice Foundation of Oklahoma. 28
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One Book, One Tulsa
During September, the Tulsa City-County Library invites area residents to join the conversation and participate in One Book, One Tulsa, a community-wide reading project. This year’s book is David Grann’s “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and Birth of the FBI.” In this New York Times bestseller, Grann presents a true-life murder mystery about one of the most monstrous crimes in American history. It was the 1920s, and the richest people in the world per capita lived in Oklahoma and were members of the Osage Nation after oil was discovered beneath their land. Then, one-by-one, the Osage began to be killed off. Grann explores the mystery in a twisting, haunting tale that will resonate with many Oklahoma readers.
for every designated feature item sold. The preview restaurants include Antoinette Baking Company, Chimera Tulsa, Prairie Brew Pub and Laffa Medi-Eastern Restaurant. During the rest of Restaurant Week, visit any participating restaurant and order off their special Restaurant Week menu. A portion of the proceeds from each meal goes to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma’s Food for Kids program. You can enjoy a delicious meal while helping fight hunger in Oklahoma. Prices vary among the restaurants, but a two-course lunch will be around $15, two or three-course brunches will be about $22 and three or more course dinners will range from $20 to $35 each. More than 50 restaurants are participating with choices to fit any taste. A list of participating restaurants and their menus and prices is available at www.tulsapeople. com/restaurantweek or call (918) 936-4551 for more information.
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To enrich the experience, the library has planned a number of free events: Exploring Osage Culture and History: September 4 • 6 to 7 p.m. • Central Library, Pocahontas Greadington Learning and Creativity Center • 400 Civic Center, Tulsa Glimpse Into Osage Culture: A September 5 • 5 to 6 p.m. • Bixby Library 20 E. Breckenridge, Bixby September 6 • 5 to 6 p.m. • Collinsville Library 1223 W. Main St., Collinsville David Grann’s Presentation on “Killers of the Flower Moon”: September 7 7 to 8:30 p.m. • Central Library 400 Civic Center, Tulsa Copies of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” are available for checkout from the library. To reserve a copy or for more details about the reading initiative, call (918) 549-7323 or visit www.tulsalibrary.org.
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On Monday, October 8, Magic City Books has arranged a special event with New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult. The author of 23 novels including “Small Great Things,” “Leaving Time,” “The Storyteller” and “My Sister’s Keeper,” will talk about her latest book, “A Spark of Light.” Picoult is known for tackling today’s hot issues in books that are compassionate and thought provoking. In her newest, she explores the complex issues around reproductive rights and gun violence. Tickets to An Evening with Bestselling Author Jodi Picoult are $34. Each ticket admits two people and includes one copy of “A Spark of Light.” Picoult’s event takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Magic City Books website www.magiccitybooks.com or call (918) 602-4452.
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LIFE Senior Services is now recruiting 2018 holiday elves! Opportunities include delivering Thanksgiving or Christmas Eve meals, Christmas stocking and gift delivery or adopting a LIFE Senior Services participant or couple. All of these will fill your heart with holiday joy. If you would like to become an elf and play a part in the LIFE Senior Services Holiday Project, contact Channing Rutherford at (918) 664-9000 or crutherford@LIFEseniorservices.org. Coffee Bunker, a place for veterans, is looking for volunteers for a variety of opportunities Monday through Saturday. For more information, contact Joni at (918) 637-3878 or joni@coffeebunker.org. The Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center and the Broken Arrow Community Playhouse need ushers for their performances. Ushers do a lot of standing and walking, primarily at the beginning of each performance as they help people to their seats and give directions. Volunteers complete a short training, sign a volunteer contract and go through a background check. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvp.org. CAP Tulsa needs volunteers to help with their English as a second language (ESL) classes. The ESL team has formed a Conversation Club that meets every other week and focuses on a different theme. The team would love to have one or two volunteers who could help students practice their conversational English. Conversation Club meets every other Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Union 9th Grade Center. Conversation Club starts September 10 and continues until the second week of December. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvp.org. CAP Tulsa also needs volunteers to help scan documents as they prepare to move to a new location. There is only one scanner, so a work station has been set up Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. The volunteer sits at the desk and has access to a refrigerator and filtered water. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvp.org. Good Shepherd Hospice needs volunteers for a variety of positions, including patient care, office support, special projects and family and community support. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvp.org. The Military History Center in Broken Arrow is looking for docents. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvp.org. OSU Medical Center is looking for “wayfinders” and info booth attendants. Wayfinders offer warm greetings to patients and visitors. They are stationed at the main information desk to answer general questions, give directions, escort patients to appointments and provide wheelchair assistance, if necessary. The newly remodeled lobby will be open soon and includes a new volunteer information desk. Hospital volunteer positions involve background checks and other requirements. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvp.org.
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The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.
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MODUS is seeking volunteers to help drive teens to appointments. An estimated 6,000 teens in this area suffer from decreased physical and mental health and sometimes don’t get the help they need because of transportation issues. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and no criminal record. Volunteers must also possess a smart phone, carry insurance and have a safe vehicle. Mileage is reimbursed. There is a short orientation. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvp.org. Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) has several available volunteer opportunities at their location near 81st Street and Yale Avenue, including someone to fold/pack T-shirts in their conference room, a front desk worker to answer phones and call companies about setting up blood drives, a person to help with mobile blood drives (bundling tubes, packing snacks) and someone to help put things up in the warehouse at the conclusion of blood drives. No heavy lifting required. OBI provides a great working environment. Background check and a copy of a valid driver’s license are required. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvp.org. The John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation is looking for a volunteer to work at their information desk. Responsibilities include greeting visitors and delivering educational information to guests. In addition, the volunteer will provide some administrative support to staff by answering phones, helping with special events, making copies and possibly entering some data. A volunteer is needed Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, but the schedule can be revised to meet the volunteer’s availability. The Center for Reconciliation is located inside the Greenwood Cultural Center. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvp.org. Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium (TASM) has several open volunteer opportunities. Friendly, helpful greeters are needed to sit at the front desk to welcome visitors and hand out brochures. Greeters work 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help with filing, sorting and general clerical assistance. Painters are needed to paint some walls in the museum. Volunteers are needed for various shifts on the floor and during special events. A planned expansion project will add a hangar to double the space and include a restaurant and classrooms. Experience in the aviation field is helpful, but not required. If you enjoy a fun atmosphere and the chance to meet people from all around the country, this could be the perfect position for you. Training and a TASM shirt are provided to all volunteers. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvp.org. RSVP Airport Ambassadors is seeking new members for the collaborative program between RSVP and the Tulsa Airport. Ambassadors work fourhour shifts at the airport information desks or three hour shifts roaming the airport terminal to assist people in need. Ambassadors play a vital role in providing a positive community image while providing assistance to military personnel, passengers and the general public. Ambassadors are in short supply and especially needed for the Friday through Sunday shifts. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvp.org. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | September 2018
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THE DINNER BELLE
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Trailer Park Taco
It’s worth it though. All those ingredients in a flour tortilla with both sweet and spicy sauce delivered great flavors! Next, we sampled the Trailer Park taco with fried chicken, green chiles, lettuce, pico de gallo and cheddar cheese with poblano sauce. This one offered the option to scrap the lettuce in favor of queso. Wrapped in a flour tortilla and on the spicy side, my fellow critic liked the fried chicken twist versus fajita meat. We also tried the vegetarian fried avocado taco, with fried avocado, refried beans, pico de gallo, lettuce and cheddar jack cheese with poblano sauce. This one comes served on a corn tortilla and doesn’t skimp on the avocado. I personally would ask for less beans next time.
vanilla crème, Pink Drink (pink lemonade with prickly pear cactus juice), black cherry, Mexicane Cola (diet cola, too) and root beer.
If you’re a fan of spice, the Brushfire taco will definitely light up your taste buds. This taco is filled with Jamaican jerk chicken, grilled jalapenos, mango, sour cream and cilantro with And then there’s the food. Starting with diablo sauce served on a flour tortilla. While appetizers, we sampled the green chile queso and mango on a taco might seem strange, the burst of chips. It sounds like standard Tex-Mex fare, but fruity flavor helps mediate the spice of the grilled that is misleading! Creamy green chile queso, topped with cotija cheese, guacamole, cilantro and jalapenos. If you want to tone down the heat, I diablo sauce (watch out for this – it’s spicy) made suggest replacing the diablo sauce with a less spicy for a filling starter to what promised to be a filling sauce like the chipotle or poblano. meal. Other tacos I would recommend include the Baja Shrimp, Democrat (the barbacoa shredded For each offering, the menu lists the calorie beef is delicious) and the Mr. Orange, which is count next to the unique name. They range from filled with blackened salmon. light to not so light and meaty to vegetarian. A salad is on the menu as well if you’re not in the mood for tacos. The sauces, listed as part of the ingredients, come on the side so you can sprinkle or douse.
Each of us chose two tacos to sample, but there’s more on the menu. As if the menu didn’t offer enough, each month there’s a “taco of the month,” a unique concoction you should definitely try if it tempts you. Our choices came from the main menu, and our first piece of advice: when they say spicy, they mean it. To start, we tried the Tipsy Chick taco, which is filled with chicken fajita meat, spinach, grilled corn, green chiles, cheddar cheese, chipotle sauce and bacon bourbon marmalade. This one, as you might guess, is heavy on flavor and calories too.
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After the filling feast, I returned to the register where you can find Austin’s “Love Puppies” brownies. There are several flavors, even a glutenfree option. I went with the Peanut Butter Nutcase, which had almost a praline consistency. To my surprise, I found chunks of Reese’s-like candy about two bites in. Torchy’s Tacos, the newcomer to the trendy Brookside scene, offers an indoor version of the beloved taco trucks and taco stands. Ranging from spicy to fruity, there’s a taco for everyone. by Kelsey Holder
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3330 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 495-4073 • www.torchystacos.com
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Cool (and Handy) Smartphone Features A smartphone is a mobile phone that runs off a mobile operating system – much like the one on your home computer. Smartphones can also function as media players, cameras, video cameras and GPS devices, among many other things. There are a multitude of cool and helpful things smartphones and their apps (additional programs – think computer software – that you download to your smartphone) can help you with. Let’s take a peek at just some of the features!
THE SCREEN
Large screens help those with waning eyesight. Plus, adjust the screen’s brightness for day or night in the phone’s settings, as well as increase text size. Phones also offer a high contrast keyboard and text to speech.
WEATHER
Find out what the day’s weather has in store with just a few clicks. Plus, local TV stations offer apps for download, so you can see a live radar in seconds or receive active weather alerts for your specific geographic location.
BLUETOOTH CAPABILITIES
Phones can pair with Bluetoothenabled hearing aids. Plus, smartphones offer the option to improve your phone’s audio quality for those with hearing aids and can reduce ambient noise on phone calls.
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MAGNIFIER Can’t find your reading glasses? The magnifier feature has you covered.
PHOTOS
Have photos and videos of grandkids at your fingertips in the phone’s photo album.
REMINDERS
Never forget another appointment or medication again. Set alarms, alerts and reminders through the phone’s alarm or calendar.
SMARTWATCH
If you have a paired smartwatch like an Apple Watch, you can monitor your heart rate.
CALCULATOR
Add, subtract, multiply and divide all from your phone’s calculator.
ALERTS
LED light flashes or vibrate can be set for alerts, versus a dinging noise, for those with hearing issues. Some phones can even recognize a baby crying or a door bell chiming and can send you visual alerts.
Securely connect your credit card to your phone with Apple Wallet or Samsung Pay. You can pay vendors with just a swipe of your phone.
FIND YOUR PHONE
If you lose your phone, use the phone’s “Find My Phone” or “Look Out” feature with a paired phone or tablet.
APPS
Download apps to play brain games, order groceries online, watch favorite shows or movies and access your social media accounts, email and more right on your device.
HEALTH TRACKER
Smartphones have a health app already installed, which can track your steps when you're carrying the phone.
FLASHLIGHT
Let there be light wherever you are. iPhones are equipped with a bright flashlight. Google and Android phones don’t have a flashlight built in, but you can download an app.
COMPASS
Lost? Hopefully not, but iPhone’s have a compass and a level feature. Android phones and Google phones require an app.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Siri, Google or Bixby, your virtual personal assistants, can set reminders, create notes and more by just saying, “Hey Siri,” or “Ok Google.”
Given the amount of personal and private information your phone can store, it’s critical that you secure your phone with the provided security options, including numerical or pattern password protection or fingerprint ID. www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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CALENDAR Festivals Events Music with Fran & Craig
September 6 • 3 p.m. • Free Forest Hills Assisted & Independent Living 4304 W. Houston St. • Broken Arrow (918) 250-1700 Okmulgee County Fair
September 6 – 8 • 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. • Free Okmulgee County Fairgrounds 1901 N. Oklahoma Ave. • Okmulgee (918) 756-1958 United Way Day of Caring
Volunteer projects around Green Country September 7 • 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Free (918) 295-6630 Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Presents: Symphony in the Park
Fireworks at conclusion of concert September 7 • 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. • Free Guthrie Green • 111 E. M.B. Brady St. • Tulsa (918) 564-3645 39th Annual Blue Grass & Chili Festival
Limited taster kits available for $5 September 7 & 8 • Hours vary • Free Main Street • Downtown Wagoner (918) 341-2818 www.bluegrasschilifest.com Gatesway Balloon Festival
September 7 – 9 • Hours vary • Free Chisolm Trail South Park 21101 E. 101st St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-1479 2nd Saturday Silents
“The Mysterious Lady” (1928) September 8 • 11 a.m. • $5 Circle Cinema • 10 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 592-3456 • www.circlecinema.com Walking Tour of Tulsa
The Cathedral District September 8 • 9 a.m. • $13 (918) 583-5550 www.tulsaarchitecture.org Chamber Music Presents Quicksilver Baroque
Features unusual musical instruments from Baroque Period September 9 • 3 p.m. • $25 St. John’s Episcopal Church 4200 S. Atlanta Pl. • Tulsa (918) 587-3802 www.chambermusictulsa.org
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Barnyard Animals & Sing-A-Long
September 13 – 16 • Hours vary • Free Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Pkwy. • Claremore (918) 341-8688
September 27 • 1:30 p.m. • Free Forest Hills Assisted & Independent Living 4304 W. Houston St. • Broken Arrow (918) 250-1700
Encompass Health Talk
Tulsa State Fair
September 14 • 2 p.m. • Free Forest Hills Assisted & Independent Living 4304 W. Houston St. • Broken Arrow (918) 250-1700
September 27 – October 7 Hours vary • $10/$6 for seniors (62+) Tulsa Expo Square • 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 744-1113
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Brick Universe Lego Fan Convention
September 15 • 7:30 a.m. start 9 a.m. walk • Free University of Tulsa 527 S. Delaware Ave. • Tulsa (918) 392-5016 • tulsawalk@alz.org National PACE Month: Caregiver Appreciation Event
Caregivers will enjoy respite, food & relaxing activities September 18 • 4 – 6 p.m. • Free LIFE PACE Center 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa (918) 949-9969 • RSVP required Chapters
Casual evening of books, bards & bites; featured authors Ally Carter, Sasha Martin & Beatriz Williams September 20 • 6:30 p.m. • $50 Hardesty Regional Library 8316 E. 93rd St. • Tulsa (918) 549-7494 • RSVP by September 13 Tulsa Greek Festival
Free admission before 6 p.m. on Thursday & Friday September 20 – 23 • 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. • $3 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 1222 S. Guthrie Ave. • Tulsa (918) 583-2082 Scotfest
Celebrating Celtic music, sports, history & heritage September 14 – 16 • Hours vary $10 advance/$15 at gate Chisholm Trail South Park 21101 E. 101st St. • Broken Arrow (918) 740-7738 • www.okscotfest.com Woofstock 2018
Oklahoma’s largest pet adoption event September 22 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Free Jenks Riverwalk Crossing 300 Riverwalk Terrace • Jenks www.animalallianceok.org
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September 29 & 30 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • $15 Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center • Tulsa (918) 906-3428
Classes, Meetings Seminars Tulsa Zoo: Nature’s Grand Adventures in the Wild
Share the wonder of nature with your grandchild (ages 5 – 12) September 8, 15 & 22 • 1 – 4 p.m. $30 zoo members • $40 nonmembers Tulsa Zoo • 6421 E. 36th St. N • Tulsa (918) 669-6204 • www.tulsazoo.org/classes Dealing with Dementia
From Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregivers; bring sack lunch September 12 • 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Free Morton Comprehensive Health Services 1334 N. Lansing Ave. • Tulsa (918) 295-6154 • RSVP required Retired Employees of Tulsa Association Meeting
September 12 • 11:30 a.m. $12 lunch Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-6646 • RSVP Fraud: Stay Alert
Top scams targeting seniors with Oklahoma Insurance Department September 13 • 1:30 p.m. • Free Zarrow Pointe, Burnstein Auditorium 2025 E. 71st St. • Tulsa (918) 496-8333 Tulsa Genealogical Society
September 17 • 6 p.m. Hardesty Regional Library 8316 E. 93rd St. • Tulsa (918) 836-1329 • www.tulsagenealogy.org
Art Focus
For individuals with early stage Alzheimer’s & their caregivers September 18 • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free Philbrook Museum Villa 2727 S. Rockford Rd. • Tulsa (918) 748-5378 Are Dental Implants Right for Me?
September 18 • 5:30 p.m. • Free Perfect Smile 5301 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 212-8300 • RSVP required Chronologically Gifted
Historian David Breed on “Where Our History Begins … Native Americans” September 19 • 11 a.m. • $6.50 lunch Incredible Pizza, Family Room 8314 E. 71st St. • Tulsa (918) 437-7470 mfourroux@sbcglobal.net • RSVP required Medicare for Caregivers
Sponsored by Morton Comprehensive Health Services September 26 • 10:30 a.m. – Noon • Free Herman & Kate Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 295-6154 • RSVP
Support Groups
LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups
Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline • (800) 272-3900 LIFE Senior Services • (918) 664-9000 Respite provided • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Broken Arrow September 13 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Central September 6 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free September 20 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa LIFE’s Adult Day Health at North September 18 • 4 – 5 p.m. • Free 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa Alzheimer’s, Related Dementia & General Caregivers Support Group
September 1 • 11 a.m. – Noon • Free Victory Christian Center 7700 S. Lewis Ave., Room 234 • Tulsa (918) 510-6062 Alzheimer’s Support Group Share & Care
September 5 • 3:30 – 5 p.m. • Free Heritage Point of Tulsa 9494 E. 101st St. S • Tulsa (918) 940-1800 • RSVP
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Pillars Caregiver Support Group
Learn to Line Dance Class
September 6 • 5:30 – 7 p.m. • Free Saint Francis Cancer Center 11212 E. 48th St. • Tulsa (918) 556-3000 dadennis@saintfrancis.com
Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903
Caregiving Coffee & Conversation
Thursday Night Dance Party
Sponsored by Morton Comprehensive Health Services September 11 & 25 • 9 a.m.• Free Christ United Methodist Church 3515 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 295-6154 OK Parkinson's Disease Support Group
September 11 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free PAM Rehabilitation Hospital 10020 E. 91st St. • Tulsa (918) 977-1100 Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group
For people who have lost hearing later in life September 13 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Total Source for Hearing-Loss and Access 8740 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (918) 832-8742 Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Support Group
September 18 • 6 – 7 p.m. • Free Swallowing & Neurological Rehabilitation, Inc. 2121 S. Columbia Ave. • Tulsa (918) 928-4700 OK Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
September 27 • 1 – 3 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903
Dancing
Beginner Square Dance Lessons
Provided by Speck-Taculars Square Dance Club September 6 • 7 – 9 p.m. • $25/16 lessons Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall 7903 E. 15th St. • Tulsa (918) 625-8593 • (918) 834-1132 Lake Keystone Squares
September 7 & 21 • 7:30 p.m. • $4 Memorial Drive United Methodist Church 7903 E. 15th St. • Tulsa (918) 740-5419 Tulsa Elks Lodge Dance Lessons
Mondays • 7 p.m. – East Coast Swing Wednesdays • 7 p.m. – West Coast Swing Free Elks Club members $5 nonmembers Tulsa Elks Lodge • 5335 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-1699
Food, complimentary wine & soft drinks Thursdays • 8 – 10 p.m. $15 single/$25 couple Strictly Ballroom 6928 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 493-2623 Saturday Night Dances
Live bands, large dance floor, nonsmoking Saturdays • 7:30 p.m. $6 members • $8 nonmembers Moose Lodge 862 • 11106 E. 7th St. • Tulsa (918) 437-8850
Fitness
Laughter Yoga
September 12 & 26 • 1 – 2 p.m. • Free LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 664-9000 Parkinson’s Swim
For individuals with Parkinson’s & their loved ones September 25 • 3 – 4 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s Wellness Center 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 794-1925 • RSVP by September 21 Exercise for Seniors
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 • Free Zumba with Ariane Betancourt
First class free with Vintage Newsmagazine Mondays & Wednesdays • 6 p.m. Saturdays • 10 a.m. • $7 Total Blast Zumba Tulsa 2607 S. Memorial Dr. • Tulsa (918) 812-5691 Sculpt & Tone
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30 a.m. • Free for members LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760 Beginner Pickleball
Wednesdays • 9 a.m. Free for members • $2 for nonmembers LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 3500 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 749-2623
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Senior & Caregiver Community Education Caregiving 101
New to caregiving? Learn the care-world vocabulary and information you need to make good decisions. Class participants will learn about community resources, living options, legal documents and strategies for support and self-care. Seasoned caregivers welcome. This content is also available by appointment. Tuesday, September 4 • 12:30 – 2 p.m. YWCA • 1910 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000
Driving & Dementia
This three-part series designed by the MIT AgeLab and The Hartford helps caregivers for people with dementia prolong independence while encouraging safe driving. The series provides suggestions for monitoring, limiting and stopping driving. Tuesdays, September 11, 18 & 25 • 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Creek County Library • 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000
Achieving Financial Goals and the Power of Positive Credit
Join Janna Eremita from Oklahoma Central Credit Union for the remaining two sessions in her three-part series on financial wellness. The September and October programs will explore home and car purchasing, including renegotiating, loan types and lengths, and other aspects and costs of personal and real property ownership. Wednesdays, September 12 & October 10 • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LaFortune Community Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000
Cooking Matters
This six-week cooking demonstration series will help you learn to shop smarter and use nutrition information to make healthier choices in order to cook delicious, affordable meals. Each class offers information, cooking demonstration, taste testing and the opportunity to take home ingredients. Sponsored by the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. Thursdays, September 13, 20 & 27, October 4, 11 & 18 • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friendship Church • 1709 N. Madison Ave. • Tulsa Free • Reservations Required • (918) 664-9000
End-of-Life Planning
Learn how legal documents can support you and instruct doctors and family members about your wishes at the end of life. Wills, power of attorney, advance directives and more will be discussed and explained. Friday, September 28 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. Tulsa Health Department North Regional Health & Wellness Center 5635 N. MLK Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000
LIFE’S SENIOR CENTERS
Line Dancing Class
Mondays • 6 – 8:30 p.m. • $2.50 Miami Senior Center 2104 Denver Harner Dr. • Miami (918) 540-0533
LIFE EDU
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With two locations in midtown Tulsa, LIFE’s Senior Centers offer a variety of activities for adults age 50 and older. 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
Story time at Oxford Glen Memory Care is fun for the residents and the Heritage Homeschool visitors.
Happy 105th birthday to Vida Culvern! University Village residents enjoyed celebrating Vida, sharing birthday cake, hearing her stories and looking at photos from throughout Vida's life.
Residents of the Parke Assisted Living enjoyed an impromptu trip to Braum’s for ice cream.
Jeff Martin, communication manager at Philbrook Museum, presented a Charles Bell lithograph, “Ultimate Gumball,” on the occasion of Bell’s April 6 induction to the Tulsa Will Rogers High School Hall of Fame as a pioneer of the Photorealism Movement. Also pictured are Tulsa Will Rogers graduate and artist Dean Varmecky and Vice-Chair of the Hall of Fame Committee Joe Johnston.
Residents at Heatheridge made sand gardens with OSU Master Gardeners.
Dance off at the Woodland Terrace Senior Prom between a student from Union Senior Star at Burgundy Place resident Anna Schmidt with her new friend and ORU student leadership class and resident Erwin. Abigail Nusbaum at a recent Route 66 Party that ORU’s Public Relations class helped plan.
Program director Abby and resident Joan act scary for Halloween night at Woodland Terrace.
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AUTO REPAIR
Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locally-owned and - operated with over 40 years of auto repair experience. We perform all types of vehicle repair, from computer and electrical problems to engine and transmission overhauls. ASE Certified mechanics. Open six days a week, with towing provided. Call Gary. (918) 832-7072. CARPET CLEANING
ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning Senior and caregiver discounts. Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning. Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and restretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Veteran owned and operated. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate (918) 636-6303. CEMETERY LOTS
CEMETERY LOTS IN FLORAL HAVEN Two lots available in “Garden of Apostles”, Lot 213-B. Spaces 3 & 4. Valued at $6,800; half-priced at a low $3,400. Beautiful area, located close to road, with easy access. Call: (918) 638-1830 Floral Haven – Masonic Garden Masonic Garden, in the court, for sale by an individual for $1600. Limited lots available in this “courtyard” area. Please call (918) 760-4803 for details. Memorial Park Cemetery Lots Memorial Park Cemetery lots for sale in Valley Glen West. Spaces 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 in lot 59 section 33. Lots located close to road, south end on Memorial side. Will sell lots separately. Call Sally for more information (918) 625-4635. Rose Hill Abbey Mausoleum Crypt One crypt located inside the Abbey Mausoleum at Rose Hill Memorial Park. Older section, Row D, Tier 342. Call (918) 625-1327 and leave message to receive further information. 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, Continued
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streaming, camera, password recovery, etc. 30 years of IT experience in Tulsa. Special rates for seniors. References available. Call or email Carmen Armstrong. Carmstrongva@gmail.com (918) 688-7453. DAYTIME CARE
Daytime care for older loved ones LIFE’s Adult Day Health offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. For more information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Health at (918) 664-9000. EMPLOYMENT
Part Time Maintenance Position Dog Boarding business seeks part time maintenance person to assist owner with minor repairs, carpentry, gardening and yard care. Hours are 8 am - 1 pm M-F. Occasional weekend work. $10-12/hr based on experience. For application, call (918) 949-6070, press 1 for boarding or come by 9525 E. 47th Place, Tulsa, OK. 74145. ESTATE SALES
2MS Estate Sales ...Tulsa’s Finest! Downsizing? Estate Liquidation? Let us take the worry away and Maximize your return. No out of pocket expense. We specialize in senor transitions, with over 20 years in the senior housing market. My team includes realtors, moving company, senior housing and attorneys if needed. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Atulsa@aol.com also Facebook 2MSestatesalestulsa for a Free consultation. My Estate Sale Looking for someone to conduct your Estate Sale? We have over 50 years combined experience in our crew in both marketing and appraisals. Tulsa and surrounding Areas. Call (918) 388-7410. EVENTS
JOIN US! Join Edward Jones and MOORE FOR TULSA on Saturday, September 15th, 9am for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. Learn more and register to walk at www.edwardjones.com/alz or contact Tammy Moore at (918) 488-8999 or tammyk.moore@edwardjones.com for more information. FINANCIAL/INSURANCE
Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free (866) 664-9009.
Need A New Medicare Plan? The Medicare Supplement Store at Promenade Mall is your “One-StopShop” for Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans, & Drug Plans. We can give you a quote from top-rated carriers like: Aetna, Blue Cross, Humana, GlobalHealth, UnitedHealthCare, Mutual of Omaha and others. For information, call Bob Archer today (918) 814-5550. FOR SALE
Van With Lift & Electric Chair 2004 Ford Freestar mini-van Blue 113,000mi - 4 door, FWD, auto transmission, v6 3.9 LTR. Air cond., power doors, seats and windows. AM/FM stereo, roof rack. Electric lift prof. mounted, hand controlled. Separate electric chair. Items not sold separate $3088.00, call Dale (918) 363-8044. GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES
AAA Lawns & More Total lawn care. Lawn Mowing. Rototilling. Gutter clean-up. Specialist in fence/property line lawn clean-up. Stump grinding and small tree work. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteran-owned. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299. A New Season Lawn Care & Landscape Full service. Weed control, fertilization, and pre-emergent. Mowing, trimming, leaf and small debris removal, shrub planting, hedge trimming, mulching flower beds. Small tree trimming. We offer weekly, bi-weekly & year round services for the manicured look. Privacy fence installation and repair. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Accepting new customers!! Call Todd (918) 639-2262. Green Hibiscus Lawn & Garden Services Scheduled garden maintenance (weeding, planting, mulching). Garden bed design and installation. Hedge & shrub trimming. Tree pruning & removal. Leaf clean up. Hauling green debris. Call Charles (918) 636-0298. Kimble Davis Tree Company Family-owned and operated. Specializing in all aspects of tree care: restoration, pruning/thinning, removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming, firewood available. Serving Tulsa for 25 years. References. Member BBB. Insured. ISA certified arborist. Check us out at www.kdtreeco.com. Call Kimble at (918) 853-5383.
Mower Repair / Maintenance All brands - Riders, ZTR’s, Walkbehinds, Hand-helds. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pickup 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.” 18th year serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394. 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. 30+ years of
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CLASSIFIEDS experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured. (918) 378-2858. Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs. Special needs: grab bars, hand rails, handicap fixtures. Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured. (918) 636-6849. Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded. Honest and reliable service for over 30 years. Competitive rates. Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Family-owned and operated. (918) 437-8101. Freedom Electrical Services Do you need outlets, ceiling fans or lights hung? Freedom Electrical Services provides quality workmanship. For all your electrical needs, call (918) 216-1846. www.freedomelectricalservices.com Free Roof Inspection Honest and ethical storm inspection for your home. Small roof repairs free for seniors. Emergency storm repair. Free home remodel estimates. Insurance specialists. Licensed. Locally owned, located on Main in Broken Arrow, right next to the senior center. Proof Construction, 1802 South Main St. Broken Arrow, OK. Call Carmen (918) 688-7453 G.C., P.M. Handyman & Construction Services 30 Years Experience! All Handicap Accessories - grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors. Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig (918) 892-4168. Hero’s Painting & Remodelation Hero’s Painting & Remodelation provides painting services, kitchen and bath remodeling, replacing drywall. Commercial and residential. Senior discount of 20% off services provided. Call (918) 809-5337. Same Day Services Light Hauling /Light Moving - help you rearrange room furniture, lawns-grass mowing/small paint jobs/cleanup/ fence repair/light construction/sheet rock tile repair - We are honest dependable. References. Call (918) 313-5230. Scrap Metal Haul Off Free haul off/pick up of appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, hot water tanks and any scrap metal. Call John at (918) 313-4405.
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YOUR LOCAL HANDYMAN AND RESOURCE Almost anything that you want done, I 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? Carpentry, construction, house cleaning, packing/ unpacking, transportation, shopping, painting, roof repair, landscaping, etc., and etc. Call Matthew @ (918) 609-3216. HOUSE CLEANING
Murmaids Cleaning Service Free estimates. $25.00 off your first clean with weekly or bi-weekly commitment.Deep Clean every 6 months. Bonded and Insured. We appreciate the chance to show our Competitive Prices and Exceptional Service. Ask about our Existing Customer Appreciation Discounts. Call (918) 370-5918. HOUSING
Updated Duplex For Rent Senior friendly duplex with 2 bedrooms and 2 bath is available. Located at 75th & Birmingham by ORU this updated unit provides necessities for seniors. 24 hour security. Also, available next door is a Master Suite for rent with live-in owner.Call for pricing (918) 491-9929. 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 MOVERS
Tulsa Movers Dependable Movers! Low Rates. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts. Call (918) 734-2181. OIL AND GAS
Mineral, Oil/Gas Interests Want to purchase minerals and oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO, 80201 PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Affordable Home Care Tulsa’s Affordable Home Care provides affordable non-medical life enriching services to Tulsa seniors throughout the community to preserve an independent and dignified lifestyle while in the comfort of their own homes. Non-medical services include meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands and shopping and so much more. Call (918) 361-5462 for a FREE consultation. Bobbi and Bob’s Personal & Business Assistance Run errands, grocery and personal shopping, beauty shop transportation, Continued
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take to medical and health-related appointments, coordinate healthcare/ medical insurance tasks, airport transportation, wait for deliveries/ repair services, organize home/office, handle secretarial and administrative tasks. Call Bobbi at (918) 852-5302 or Bob Warshaw at (918) 852-5301. Email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net 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 monthly. Call me to discuss the options available. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259. Helping Hands for Seniors Diane Argue will help with grocery shopping, taxi service in town, pharmacy pick-up and delivery, light meals and light housekeeping. Rhema graduate and ordained minister. Reasonable Rates. Please call (918) 282-5305. Joy’s Girl Friday – Senior Concierge Help where and when you need it. Christmas Help, Gift Shopping, wrapping, decorating or cooking. Errands, home help, conversation, companionship, Pickup and deliveries, Write letters, Pay bills or Shop for groceries. If you don’t see it – Just ask! Free Consultation – Joy Williams (918) 809-3087. Ladybug Helping Hand Services Affordable-Dependable Services tailored to your needs. In home, non-medical services such as senior/adult day care, grocery shopping, errands, pet care, transportation to/from Doctor and other appointments. Other Services: House and Pet Sitting. Free consultation-References Affordable-Dependable-Experienced Carlene (918) 740-7750. Quality Care Provided Quality care provided for you or your loved ones. Errands, Companionship, Light Housekeeping and Cooking, Doctors Appointments and Grocery Shopping. Will also sit at hospital or nursing facility. Over 25 years’ experience. Reasonable Rates. Call Fran at (918) 382-9985. 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. Inshop special: Haircut $7 for first time customers in shop ONLY. Perms are $45. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Yale at 937 South Canton Ave. Call Mary Wilkinson at (918) 834-2686. 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 at 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 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. SHOPPING
BIG Sale – 40% Off! Sophisticated Seconds located at 4016 South Yale Ave, in Tulsa is having an incredible sale!! 40% Off Storewide Clearance Sale! September 7th & 8th, 2018. Clothes for the whole family at fantastic prices. SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP
Single Seniors (55+) Are you over 55, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun loving group of single seniors over 55. We meet every Wednesday,11:15 a.m. – 4:00 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, callBeverly at (918) 272-1049.
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In appreciation of contributions to LIFE Senior Services received in July 2018. We sincerely apologize for any error or omission. If there is an error, please call Carrie Bowen at (918) 664-9000.
HealthRide Transportation Services Let us take you where you need to go. Our Wheelchair Accessible Vans can get you to Dr. Appointments, Church Events or anywhere you desire. HealthRide provides wheelchair transportation for Tulsa and surrounding communities. Quality service at a lower cost.Call (918) 404-0038. Website: www.healthridetulsa.org Email: healthride1@gmail.com.
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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. “MR. Z TRAVELS” Join Peggy and Richard Ziglar in their exciting 2020 trip to the historic PASSION PLAY of Oberammergau, Germany, Sept. 8-19. Fly to Berlin and bus to Dresden, Prague, Cesky Krumlov, Vienna, Salzburg, Oberammergau, and Munich. Brochure available. Call (918) 742-6826 or (918) 638-7649 or email: rziglar@ cox.net. Also available: bus trip to Mt. Rushmore May 19-25, 2019.
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