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14 Becoming a Master of Home Organization

Vol. 29, no. 1

Professional organizers across the board will tell you: The number one rule of organizing your home is to get rid of the things you no longer use or need – which, granted, is easier said than done. Especially when those things are yours. These tips will prepare you for organizational success.

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19 Seniors Who Dig Gardening are Happier, Healthier

KaYlee campbell Associate Editor kcampbell@LIFEseniorservices.org

For many people, having a garden could simply be a means to improve the aesthetics of their yard, or a way to enjoy the freshest fruits and vegetables. But for seniors, gardening can be so much more. Studies have proven that for older adults, gardening can be a hobby that boosts health and happiness.

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23 Aging in Place:

Considerations for Safe, Independent Living Research overwhelmingly indicates that seniors would like to age in their homes – known as aging in place. Several items for successful aging in place are discussed as well as possible home modifications for increased safety.

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JUSTICE for all

LAST HANGING IN ARKANSAS Recently in Oklahoma, we have struggled with what has been described as a "botched execution" by lethal injection. When you do not know the convicted, it is easy to say, "Hang'em from the highest tree!" Others, may suggest a " firing squad" or "taking their life in the same way they took their victims life." Many don't believe in the death penalty at all. Read my story and see if you think hanging was justice for Arthur. She left a note for her father stating that she was leaving home to make her own living. Home was Delaware, a small community near Paris, Logan County, Arkansas. Her father was worried about where his pretty, nineteen-year-old daughter, Amanda (Mandy) Stephens had gone. He thought she might have eloped with one of the boys she used to go with. Folks knew she had been meeting someone at the Pines; but no one knew who. Neighbors said they had seen her with a local young fellow, Arthur Tillman. The Justice of the Peace prepared a warrant for Arthur's arrest for seduction of Mandy. Soon, he was captured but managed to escape. (This was the first of three attempts to flee.) Meantime, March 10, 1913, Mandy's body was found in an abandoned well. She had a bullet hole in her forehead and a load of rocks on top of her. A new warrant was issued for Arthur Tillman for the death of Amanda Stephens. He was taken into custody at Ft. Smith. Over and over, he declared his innocence but no one seemed to believe him. At his trial, he stated "On the day of her death, I went to school, then home. I shucked corn, fed the hogs, went to the store, was home by dark and went to bed.” His family confirmed his alibi. Oh, he had a past, that's for sure. He was a practical joker, loved to play baseball and was on the Pin Hook High School Team. He would pull the girls pigtails at school and throw rocks at the privy when his chums were inside. But, was he a murderer? The State presented their evidence: Mandy's note to her father; a mysterious, unsigned letter that had been mailed to Mandy but not received until after her death; a gun that was owned by the Tillman Family and more. The three lawyers representing Arthur had many character witnesses and Arthur gave his statement: "I didn't kill her; I couldn't kill anyone, not even a chicken." The first trial was a hung jury but the second found him guilty and pronounced the death sentence..."to be hanged by the neck until dead." On July 10, 1914, Arthur wrote to Governor Hays implicating another man and describing the circumstances. He pleaded with the Governor to give him a new trial. The Governor received 1,000 letters asking him to commute the death sentence; but, he refused to intervene. Arthur starved himself and weighed less than 100 pounds by the day of execution, July 14, 1914. He was so weak he had to be carried up the steps where he made a short speech. He joined in the singing of his favorite hymn, "Shall We Gather at the River" and he said a final prayer. He was then helped to the hangman's noose that awaited him.

HOMETOWN GIRL

Just before John Tillman (Arthur's father) died in 1932, he confessed to killing the girl himself. Guess this explains why John Tillman had given the gun to a neighbor boy after Mandy was shot. Some local folks say he had been seeing her and was likely the father of her four month old unborn child. Some folks say lots of things; but, it’s been 100 years and it’s doubtful we will ever know the truth. Sources: Court Documents, Newspaper, Logan County Quarterly, Hearsay and Local Opinions. Also, my Mother was born and raised in this community and had told me this story long, long, ago.

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

This month’s Home and Garden issue reminds us that there truly is “No Place like Home.” As we travel on summer vacations or take weekend retreats to visit friends and family, it’s interesting how each of us from all walks of life experience a similar warm feeling of coming home. It is our haven and refuge – our own little spot in this great world. Research shows that the vast majority of older adults want to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Fortunately, planning and current technology are making aging in place a reality. In the article Aging in Place, we review possible home modifications that can be made to ensure safe, independent living as you age in your current residence. In Becoming a Master of Home Organization, local and national organizational experts share their secrets. From ridding yourself of unflattering clothes to purging unnecessary paperwork, you are set up for organizational success. It’s intriguing to discover that gardening increases your health and happiness. Read more about the benefits in Seniors

Who Dig Gardening are Happier, Healthier on page 20. Additionally, whether you have a sprawling yard as your canvas or enough space to start a thriving herb container garden in your kitchen window, this article has helpful tips to exercise your green thumb. This issue also provides other helpful information. We discuss vision loss in older adults and current treatment options on page 28. Our ever-popular Medicare & You column provides 12 simple steps to protect you and your family from healthcare fraud on page 10. Lastly, whether you are looking for services or housing for yourself or a loved one, consult northeastern Oklahoma’s most comprehensive guide to senior housing and resources. The 2014-2015 edition of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services will be available July 10. Learn where you can pick up our complimentary copy on page 27. I hope that you enjoy this month’s issue and that it inspires you to reflect on what “home” truly means – a place of celebration, fond memories, special occasions and even the everyday moments that make our lives better. Until next month,

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Will Rogers High School under construction, c.1938.

Independent Ice Company, c. 1933.

Hockey Game at the Coliseum, March 22, 1935. The Tulsa Oilers beat Kansas City 5-1.

Akdar Shrine Building and Theater on the northwest corner of E. 4th St. and Denver Ave., c. 1930.

in history

this month in history July 6, 1862: Mark Twain began reporting in Virginia City Writing under the name of Mark Twain, Samuel Clemens began publishing news stories in the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise. Born in Missouri in 1835, Clemens followed a circuitous route to becoming an observer and writer of the American West. As a young man he apprenticed as a printer and worked in St. Louis, New York and Philadelphia. In 1857, he became a riverboat pilot apprentice on the Mississippi River and worked on the water for the next four years.

July 7, 1981: O’Connor nominated to Supreme Court President Ronald Reagan nominated Sandra Day O’Connor, an Arizona court of appeals judge, to be the first woman Supreme Court justice in U.S. history. On September 21, the Senate unanimously approved her appointment to the nation’s highest court, and on September 25 she was sworn in by Chief Justice Warren Burger. July 9, 1948: Satchel Paige made debut with Cleveland Indians Forty-year-old Leroy “Satchel” Paige pitched two innings for the Cleveland Indians in his debut with the newly--and barely--integrated American League. The game came 21 years after the great pitcher’s first Negro League appearance. He was the highest paid pitcher of his time, and he wowed crowds with the speed of his fastball, his trick pitches and his considerable bravado.

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July 15, 1971: Nixon announced visit to China In a surprise announcement, President Richard Nixon said that he would visit Beijing, China, before May 1972. The news, issued simultaneously in Beijing and the United States, stunned the world. July 20, 1881: Sitting Bull surrendered Five years after General George A. Custer’s infamous defeat at the Battle of Little Bighorn, Hunkpapa Teton Sioux leader Sitting Bull surrendered to the U.S. Army, which promised amnesty for him and his followers. Sitting Bull had been a major leader in the 1876 Sioux uprising that resulted in the death of Custer and 264 of his men at Little Bighorn.

July 21, 1925: Monkey Trial ends In Dayton, Tenn., the so-called “Monkey Trial” ended with John Thomas Scopes being convicted of teaching evolution in violation of Tennessee law. Scopes was ordered to pay a fine of $100, the minimum the law allowed. In March 1925, the Tennessee legislature had passed the antievolution law, making it a misdemeanor punishable by fine. In 1927, the Tennessee Supreme Court overturned the verdict on a technicality but left the constitutional issues unresolved until 1968, when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a similar Arkansas law on the grounds that it violated the First Amendment. © The History Channel www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Don’t Be a Victim of Healthcare Fraud Healthcare fraud is not just about losing money. It can make you sick or hurt you. 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! Consumers like you play a big role in the fight against healthcare fraud by reporting errors and possible fraud. Law enforcement is important, but the best protection comes from preventing people from being cheated in the first place. Below are 12 simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. 1. Only visit your personal doctor, hospital or clinic for medical help. Only they should make referrals for special equipment, services or medicine. 2. Never show anyone your medical or prescription records without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist. 3. If someone calls and tries to threaten or pressure you into something, simply hang up the phone. 4. If someone comes to your door and says they are from Medicare or some other healthcare company shut the door … It’s shrewd to be rude! 5. Do your homework and talk to your healthcare provider before buying or investing in internet “cure-alls” or “miracle” products or services. 6. Don’t keep mail in your mailbox for more than one day. People steal personal information right out of your mailbox. 7. Rip up or shred your Medicare, other healthcare papers and other important documents before throwing them away. Crooks go through the trash! 8. Protect your Medicare and Social Security numbers like credit cards. If someone offers to buy your

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Medicare or Social Security number, don’t sell it. It’s simply not worth it. Remember that Medicare does not sell anything. Read your Medicare summary notice or healthcare billing statement. This is the piece of mail stamped “This is not a bill” that comes after you get medical care. If you suspect an error, fraud or abuse related to healthcare, gather the facts and report it. Follow your instincts – if it seems too good to be true, it usually is!

To learn more about how to protect yourself or join in the fight against fraud, contact: • Oklahoma Insurance Department’s SMP (Seniors Medicare/Medicaid Fraud, Abuse and Waste Reduction Program) Helpline at (800) 763-2828 or visit www.map.oid.ok.gov • Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or map@LIFEseniorservices.org

Other Resources Coming Soon to the Tulsa Area Oklahoma Insurance Department’s Senior Fraud Conference: During this half-day conference on Tuesday, July 15, anti-fraud experts will address Medicare fraud, home repair scams, identity theft, credit card fraud and more. Learn more about the conference on page 29. Protect Yourself from Scams Seminar: During this seminar participants will be given important information to help them avoid being a victim of predatory scams and each person will receive a free Scam Prevention handbook. Learn more about this event on page 35. This seminar is presented by the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services.

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Social Security Field Office Service Changes Coming To meet increasing service demands despite shrinking budgets, Social Security has invested in technological innovations offering more convenient, cost-effective and secure options for the public. Because of these factors, Social Security is making some service changes in field offices across the country. On August 1, 2014, Social Security will stop offering Social Security number printouts. If you need proof of your Social Security number and you do not have your Social Security card, you will need to request a replacement Social Security card. •

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Moving & Seniors: How the Stress of Relocation Can Affect Older Adults You moved your dad into your home after a hospitalization and you begin to notice that he’s suddenly forgetful, confused, depressed and having problems sleeping. Medically, he was doing well, and you specifically moved him into your house because you thought his recovery would be faster. However, he’s worse than before. Moving is often regarded as one of life’s major stressors. This type of stress can often affect older adults more intensely and further compromise their health. When it does, it is referred to as Relocation Stress Syndrome (RSS) or the ‘Moving Blues.’ It has been recognized as an official nursing diagnosis since 1992. What is RSS? It is a disturbance of physical and/or psychological functioning which occurs as a result of transfer from one environment to another. The change in environment can be: from home to the hospital; from unit to unit within a hospital; a move to an institution such as long-term care or assisted living or moving in with family members. The five major symptoms that may occur following a move or change in environment include: 1. Anxiety (expressed by restlessness, fatigue, irritability, muscle tension and sleep disturbance) 2. Confusion (most people experience confusion in the first 28 days following a move) 3. Indecisiveness and the need for more attention and reassurance 4. Depression (depressed mood, loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, change in weight [usually loss], fatigue, agitation or [usually] retardation, and feelings of worthlessness/helplessness) 5. Withdrawal or isolation

Some of the physical signs are: 1. Stomach aches and pains 2. Incontinence 3. Falls Will My Loved One Develop RSS? Studies indicate almost anyone can develop RSS and it seems to be connected with the perception of independence and autonomy in the person’s life. Knowing how your family member has coped with loss or lack of control previously in their life might help you anticipate their needs. Additionally, unplanned moves are generally more traumatic than planned ones. What Can I Do to Lessen the Stress of a Move? The goal is to maximize independence for the senior within the new environment and allow them to make as many decisions as possible prior to and during the moving process. 1. Give them as much time as possible to prepare for the move. 2. Get their input and acceptance when possible. 3. Respectfully talk about the move and the adjustments that will have to be made. 4. Allow them to verbalize their fears and desires. 5. If moving to a facility, new apartment or a family member’s home, get a floor plan of the room and allow them to choose as many items as possible to take that are meaningful like their favorite recliner or special piece of furniture, china, bed, etc. Keeping things that are familiar often helps. 6. Help them retain as many patterns of their life as possible, such as reading the paper every day, having afternoon tea, attending a weekly card game, enjoying lunch with friends/family or playing golf. 7. Try to take their pet or favorite plants with them. If the person has the added barrier of a cognitive impairment, provide them with as much continuity and consistency as available. There is help available. If your family member is going to a facility, talk with the administrator or social worker about these concerns. Case managers or senior relocation specialists can help if your loved one is moving into a family member’s home. For more information, call LIFE’s SeniorLine Information and Resource Counseling at (918) 664-9000. By Gail Bieber, LCSW, Senior Director of Programs, LIFE Senior Services Resources: “Relocation Stress Syndrome in Older Adults” by Tracy Greene Mintz, MA, MSW, ACSW from Social Work Today Vol. 5 No. 6 P. 38; http://www.snapforseniors.com/portals/0/pdfs/relocationstress.pdf http://www.seniorcarecoalition.org/articles/reducing-relocation-stress

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Do you live on Someday Isle? You know the place – someday I’ll make that fruit salad my friend Joan made and I’ll need that melon baller. Or, someday I’ll need the plug from that broken extension cord, so I’d better keep it … just in case. Or, someday I’ll fit into those pants again, so I’d better hang onto them. We’ve all been to Someday Isle. Some of us live there. The problem with Someday Isle is it’s a cluttered, disorganized place filled with things we don’t and won’t ever use. But when the clutter has created inefficiency in our lives or we’re moving into an smaller space, it’s time to leave Someday Isle – because the wide, open spaces of today are clean and refreshing. “You should own nothing that isn’t useful, beautiful or loved,” said professional organizer and owner of Organizing Solutions Michelle Lehman. “We often have an emotional connection to our things because they were a gift or belonged to a loved one.” But professional organizers across the board will tell you: The number one rule of organizing your home is to get rid of the things you no longer use or need – which, granted, is easier said than done. Especially when those things are yours. “More times than not, people are afraid of getting rid of something because they might need it,” explained Lehman. “But getting rid of things is liberating. I tell people to keep your favorites and toss, sell or donate the rest.” Downsizing 101 E.Dee Tabor of Senior Transitions in Tulsa agreed and offered this simple advice to her clients who are downsizing, “If it doesn’t make you happy, don’t keep it.” Because downsizing can be so overwhelming, many families don’t know where to start. “Often the kids just want to bring a Dumpster and start throwing things away,” she said. “But I prefer to have a quiet, personal assessment over a cup of coffee.” During an assessment, Tabor likes to discuss what their needs are today – as opposed to 20 years ago when they were entertaining or 30 years ago when they were raising children. “Then I have them go shopping in their own home. Chances are they’re only using their bedroom, kitchen and living room and the rest of the house isn’t even being used.”

But when you’re moving from a house to an apartment, one of the first things you need to throw away is that point of view. “Ask yourself ‘if my house went up in flames, what would crush me the most to lose?’ Those are the things you take with you,” Lehman said. For example, she recommended taking your favorite chair that has been covered in plastic for 30 years. “Take off the plastic! Enjoy it! Live on the edge!” she laughed. Lehman also recommended using your wedding china as your everyday dishes. “If you only have room for one set of dishes and you love your wedding china, why use them once only a year? Why not use them every day?” Everything Except the Kitchen Sink Tabor said one of the most overwhelming rooms to clear or organize is the kitchen. Even Emeril doesn’t need six spatulas and four whisks. Two of each will do, so start by tossing extras. Next, move seldom-used appliances like cappuccino and bread makers. “Those things don’t need to live in the kitchen,” said Ellen Kosloff, senior professional organizer at TaskMasters New York. “Put up a rack in the garage, or store them on a hallway closet shelf.” And unless you use those appliances on a regular basis, you probably shouldn’t take them with you when you downsize. “For example, do you use your big roasting pan every week? Probably not. Will someone else be making the turkey at Thanksgiving? Give it to them,” explained Lehman. “But if you always make the pie at Thanksgiving, then by all means, take the pie pan.” Tabor concurred and recommended looking at the life you’re living now. “How much cooking and entertaining are you doing or planning to do? Are you keeping the Bundt pan in case your daughter comes over and wants to bake a cake? The ‘what ifs’ often don’t happen.”

Next, she usually recommends placing round green stickers on the furniture you plan to take with you to your next home. “Begin with larger items and things that will provide storage,” she said. “For example, your china cabinet can be repurposed to hold dishes in the top, but office supplies or gift wrap in the drawers.” This is also a good time to gift items to family and friends. “Make it fun! Hold a round robin with your kids,” Tabor said. “Have the kids draw numbers and go around the room letting them select what they want. You can have cake and ice cream and make a party out of it!” For treasured belongings that simply can’t make the move, Tabor recommended making a book that includes photographs of your house – inside and out. “This helps make the bridge from what you’re leaving to where you are going,” she explained. “You have so much to look forward to.” Forget the “What Ifs” Lehman admitted that it’s understandably difficult for anyone who grew www.LIFEseniorservices.org

up in the Great Depression to throw anything away. “You were raised to use everything to the last drop, make do with what you have and never throw away anything just because you can’t use it for its original purpose.”

Clear Your Closet Closets are another intimidating area of the home to organize and clean, according to Tabor. “Remember that 80 percent of the time, we wear only 20 percent of our clothes,” said Lehman. So go through your wardrobe and replace anything that’s stretched out, too small or just plain old and dingy. “Sort everything on your bed and color-code it and sort it by sleeve length and type of clothing,” Lehman explained. “And if it doesn’t make you look smokin’ hot, get rid of it. Why are you keeping clothes that don’t make you look great?” And speaking of looking smokin’ hot … if you’re holding on to clothes for that glorious day if and when you lose weight, Lehman has some advice for you: don’t. “By the time you lose weight, those clothes might be out of style,” she said. “You’re better off making money on clothes that are in style See HOME ORGANIZATION continued on page 16 LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | July 2014

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and in season by taking them to a consignment store now because they won’t take them if they’re more than two years old.” Professional organizer Linda Rothschild agreed. “Organizing means eliminating.” Rothschild, who has organized the closets of celebrities such as Gayle King, advised, “If you don’t like the way you look in certain clothes, out they should go. If you can’t decide, put them aside for six months and then choose whether to keep, toss or donate them to charity.” Rothschild also recommended storing your clothes by season. “If you don’t have room to put all your clothes in one main closet, use that closet for this season’s clothes and put the rest somewhere else. Organize the pants together, skirts together, same sleeve lengths together or clothes will get lost.” And if you’re cramped for drawer space, take a tip from New York City organizer Barbara Reich. She discovered that she could get about a third more T-shirts in a drawer with a fold-and-roll technique. But the best part is that this method keeps logos, patterns or labels displayed. If you want to create precise rows, use drawer dividers and you’ll have the tidiest T-shirts in town. Get Back Your Garage Some people are shocked to learn that their garage is not a warehouse. If yours is, tackle it one shelf or corner at a time, tossing or donating all items you no longer use. Then arrange items by category. “Your garage should be zoned,” said Chris McKenry of Get It Together LA! “You might have a zone for car equipment and a sports zone.” Never pile items on the floor; buy new shelves or wall hooks as needed. But if you are downsizing, chances are you’ll no longer have a garage – or possibly even a yard – so many items in this area should be donated or go in an estate sale. Liberate Your Library If you’ve collected a bunch of books over your lifetime, it may be difficult to even consider getting rid of them. But you should donate all books that don’t meet any of these three criteria: books you love, books you read regularly, books whose content can’t be found on the internet. “Group your books into categories like fiction, nonfiction, and travel, so you can see what you have,” said McKenry. And good news: “Regifting is perfectly acceptable with books.” Purge the Paperwork Begin by throwing away the no-brainers, including junk mail, expired coupons, brochures and catalogs. Although there are some papers you should never throw away, said Tabor. “Never get rid of birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, military records, Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood cards or Social Security cards. These records are valuable for future needs.” If you don’t know whether or not to toss certain records, she recommends consulting www.irs.gov for information. Kate S. Brown, an organizer in Sarasota, Fla., eased the pain of paperwork by going mobile. Create a rolling office by using a rolling cart. It lets you relocate to wherever the action is, so you can hang out by the TV or even sit in the sunshine while you sort, file or pay bills. Another plus: The limited surface space holds only essentials, preventing clutter and prompting you to recycle as you work. Rothschild recommended tackling one drawer, one cabinet or one pile of papers per day. You’ll have a sense of accomplishment with little effort.

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Eighty percent of the time, we wear only 20 percent of our clothes. “If you don’t like the way you look in certain clothes, out they should go. If you can’t decide, put them aside for six months and then choose whether to keep, toss, or donate them to charity. After you’ve tackled those piles of papers, chances are you’ll have a mountain of trash on your hands that is probably filled with sensitive information you may be uncomfortable tossing in the recycling bin. If that’s the case, Lehman suggested Shredders, Inc., American Document Shredding, Tulsa Paper Shredding or Iron Mountain in Tulsa to destroy confidential personal or medical records fast and efficiently. Recycle Your Batteries As you purge and organize your home, you’ll probably run across random batteries stashed away in junk drawers – or you may be keeping an old car battery in your garage, you know “just in case.” Whatever you do, don’t throw them away. Recycle them. According to the website, Recycleplz.com, inside a battery, heavy metals react with chemical electrolytes to produce the battery’s power. It contains heavy metals such as zinc, cadmium, mercury, alkaline and nickel, which can leach slowly into soil, groundwater or surface water and cause environmental pollution. Environmental Health and Safety Office reported that dry cell batteries contribute about 88 percent of the total mercury and 50 percent of the cadmium in the municipal solid waste stream. When burned, some heavy metals such as mercury may vaporize and escape into the air, and cadmium and lead may end up in the ash. You can recycle your old batteries at: • Radio Shack • Advance Auto Parts • Home Depot Let It Go, Let It Go We’re surrounded by stuff that’s controlling our lives. We hold onto clothing that’s either unflattering or uncomfortable because of the memories attached to it. We keep broken items or empty containers, “just in case.” We drown in paperwork because “you never know.” We need to let it all go and hold on to the things that we really need, honestly use and make us truly happy. The rest is just the stuff we all left on Someday Isle. by Karen Szabo www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Seniors Who Dig Gardening are Happier, Healthier For many people, having a garden could simply be a means to improve the aesthetics of their yard, or a way to enjoy the freshest fruits and vegetables. But for seniors, gardening can be so much more. Studies have proven that for older adults, gardening can be a hobby that boosts health and happiness. A study published in HortTechnology suggests gardening can add zeal and increase energy levels in older adults. The older adult population is at a higher risk for disease as a result of lower levels of exercise and poor dietary and/or lifestyle choices. However, a combination of moderate physical activity and increased consumption of fruit and vegetables, both which can be achieved through gardening, greatly reduces an older adult’s risk for many chronic diseases. An average gardening session burns 250 calories per hour. Also, gardeners often enjoy eating the healthy “fruits of their labor,” encouraging a healthier diet. Aside from physical bonuses associated with gardening, gardening also has many psychological benefits. Barry Fugatt, director of horticulture at the Tulsa Garden Center/Linnaeus Teaching Gardens, said gardening teaches delayed gratification, something that is important for people of all ages to experience. “With gardening, you’re looking forward to something, and not only the beauty that’s to come,” Fugatt said. “You’re looking at the evolution from seed to flower, watering it, then picking a bouquet of flowers and knowing you made that. To see the continuum, the cycle of life every year, is important for our psychological well-being.” www.LIFEseniorservices.org

In the HortTechnology study, author Aime Sommerfeld and her colleagues created a survey based on the Life Satisfaction Inventory A (LSIA), a tool that evaluates five components of quality of life: • Zest for life • Resolution and fortitude • Congruence between desired and achieved goals • Physical, psychological and social self-concept • Optimism The survey was available on a university homepage for one month and both gardeners and nongardeners responded to the survey. Among the two groups, researchers found striking differences in life satisfaction scores, with gardeners receiving higher mean scores on the LSIA, implying more positive results. Sommerfeld and her colleagues explained, “More than 84 percent of gardeners agreed with the statement, ‘I have made plans for things I’ll be doing a month or a year from now,’ compared with only 68 percent of nongardeners.” Fugatt said one perk to gardening is learning patience and determination in spite of failures. “My theme for the last few years has been to encourage gardeners just to have fun with it,” he said. “Don’t expect perfection. You don’t hit a home run with everything, and that’s okay. You learn something every time a plant fails – that’s how you keep learning about gardening.” Oklahoma is one of the most challenging places to be a gardener, due to the weather extremes, Fugatt said. “A good Oklahoma gardener could See HAPPIER, HEALTHIER continued on page 20 LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | July 2014

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go into the ground in mid-August. For flowers, he suggests mums and marigolds, which can be planted in early September.

probably garden anywhere because other places don’t have the challenges we have here with the weather.”

The Tulsa Garden Center/Linnaeus Teaching Gardens are a special place for many local seniors, Fugatt said. Most of the 256 trained volunteers at the Linnaeus Teaching Gardens are older adults, he said, and they enjoy having seniors visit the gardens. “When seniors come here, some of them were gardeners, and to re-acquaint them with that seems to be a very sweet thing. We see many strangers talk to each other, because it seems to be a safe place to strike up conversations with people.”

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Gardening is a seasonal hobby. “Each of the seasons are uniquely different. There is a lot to enjoy,” Fugatt said. July is the transition month between the spring and fall garden, Fugatt said. “July is the time of year to clean out beds and discard dead plants. It’s a time to start planning for the fall garden.” At the Tulsa Garden Center/Linnaeus Teaching Gardens, July is the time of year when Fugatt and the other gardeners go out early in the morning (before it gets too hot), pull out old plants to throw in the compost pile and work up the soil to prepare it for new plants. Here are some tips to help seniors garden safely: (modified from The Bangor Daily News) • Warm up by doing a few stretches before beginning gardening activities. This will help reduce any muscle soreness later on. • Change positions every 10 minutes to prevent straining a particular muscle group. Use alternate motions. Pull with your right hand, then with your left. By using your non-dominate hand, you are also keeping your brain healthy. • Purchase materials in smaller packages to avoid potential injury from lifting heavy bags. • Work for short spans of time. Avoid the temptation to get it all done now. • Take water or juice breaks. Staying hydrated will help lower bodily stress. • Gardening any time of year, but especially in the heat, can be extremely tiresome. Work during the coolest time of the day and protect your skin. If you’re considering planting a fall garden, Fugatt suggests vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, carrots and beets, which can

Planting herbs is a great way to begin a container garden. Herbs tend to be expensive at the grocery store, so you will save money by snipping rosemary or mint out of your own container garden. Fresh herbs can spice up new and time-tested recipes.

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The Linnaeus Teaching Gardens are open Tuesday through Saturday, March through early December, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, Mother’s Day through August, 1 to 4 p.m. Tips to Starting a Container Garden Do you dream of gardening, but think it may be wise to start small? A container garden is a simple and fun way to get started! Below are some tips from thekitchn.com 1. Start with herbs. Herbs tend to be expensive at the grocery store, so you will save money by snipping rosemary or mint out of your own container garden. They work well in pots or containers, making them an ideal plant for new gardeners. 2. Next, move on to greens and lettuce. After you’ve mastered herbs, try lettuce, arugula and other greens. These “cut and come again” plants — those you repeatedly snip, and they grow back — are a good investment. 3. Use big pots. If you buy plants or herbs in small plastic pots, the first thing you should do is replant them in larger pots. This offers your plants a fighting chance to produce a big yield. 4. Study your light source. Take note of how the sun moves around your container garden throughout the day, and plant accordingly! In the full sun area, plant basil, strawberries, tomatoes, parsley, zucchini, rosemary and hops on a trellis. In areas with less sun, plant hydroponic romaine, celery and mint. 5. Do your research. Read up on how to have a successful container garden. A couple of recommended books on the subject are McGee & Stuckey’s Bountiful Container: Create Container Gardens of Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Edible Flowers and Grow Great Grub by Gayla Trail. Canning Tips Want to turn your fresh, home-grown tomatoes into salsa? Or, perhaps your rhubarbs would make a perfect jam? Here are a few tips from Pickyourown.org on how to successfully save those delicious fruits and veggies for a later time! • Do not use overripe fruit. Choose high quality, ripe fruit. • Do not add more low-acid ingredients (onions, celery, peppers, garlic) than indicated in the recipe. This may result in an unsafe product. • Do not add substantially more seasonings or spices than the recipe calls for. These items are often high in bacteria, and excess spices can make a canned item unsafe. • Do not add butter or fat to home-canned products unless listed in a tested recipe. Butters and fats do not store well and may increase the rate of spoilage. • Be careful with thickeners - with the exception of “Clear-Jel,” which has been tested in USDA and university food labs, do not thicken with starches, flour or add rice, barley or pasta to canned products. • Do add acid (lemon juice, vinegar or citric acid) to tomato products when directed in the recipe. • Do heat process (water bath canning or pressure canning, as called for in the recipe) all canned items that will be stored on the shelf. • Never process jars in any oven (electric, gas or microwave). by Lindsay Morris www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Aging in Place Considerations for Safe, Independent Living

The vast majority of seniors want to remain in their homes as they age, according to the study AARP Housing Policy Solutions to Support Aging in Place conducted in 2010. Simply referred to as “aging in place,” this concept is defined as “older adults living independently in their current residence or community for as long as possible.” The benefits seem obvious to seniors facing this decision; it preserves independence, the concept linked to improving health, life satisfaction and self-esteem for older adults. But this preferred living arrangement doesn’t simply happen. The same study points out that more than 70 percent of adults over age 50 live in suburban-style single-family homes … the homes they’ve grown to love. While they may own the house outright, it might not physically accommodate their new needs, might not be practical for transportation or might simply become too expensive to upkeep on a fixed income. Sharon and Howard Johnson, National Association of Home Builders Certified Aging in Place Specialists, explain in an AARP interview that aging in place is a viable goal, one that is catching on in the real estate market. Before that can happen, however, there are important considerations. “If asked where they see themselves living in the future, no aging adult answers that question, ‘Oh, I plan to live in a nursing home …’ but if you do not plan thoughtfully, that may be exactly where you end up,” they said. This sounds harsh, but it’s solid advice. Fortunately, planning and current technology are making aging in place a reality for many of today’s seniors. “Ideally, people in their mid to late 50s, or as they become ‘empty-nesters,’ should be thinking about retirement options and what type of living situation they want later in life,” they said.

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You have a close network of nearby family, friends and neighbors. Transportation is easily accessible, including an alternative to driving. Your neighborhood is safe. Your home can be modified to reflect your changing needs. You can financially afford to make the modifications now and in the future. Home and yard maintenance is not overwhelming. Your physical and medical needs do not require a high level of care. You are willing and able to reach out for social support.

Sharon and Howard Johnson affirm this idea as well. It’s not only about construction and housing, but the ability to adapt to the realities of aging. “We believe the art of aging gracefully includes fully embracing the inevitable changes that occur with aging. Some research suggests that being able to see your older self ensures much-improved, later-in-life decision-making,” they said. Seniors today have another advantage over their predecessors. Technology has revolutionized how we can communicate, and some useful monitoring systems for everything from cameras to blood sugar to geographical location can be beneficial. In addition to the mobile medical alert devices, apps can also be extremely helpful. For example, Carepartners Mobile creates a shared to-do list between individuals and caregivers. This app is free and is just an example of the host of help right at your fingertips. Some of these apps allow family members access to your personal information, even monitoring webcams in your home. The purpose is to

“We believe the art of aging gracefully includes fully embracing the inevitable changes that occur with aging. Some research suggests that being able to see your older self ensures much-improved, later-in-life decision-making.” - Sharon and Howard Johnson, National Association of Home Builders Certified Aging in Place Specialists

Making the Choice to Age in Place HELPGUIDE.org, a website resource providing expert-reviewed advice on a variety of subjects, suggests starting with a brainstorming session. It’s important to be mindful of as many small details as possible like shopping, cleaning, yard maintenance, cooking, looking after pets, bathing, moving around and eating. The experts suggest that you be able to agree to each of the following statements when making the choice to age in place:

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Possible Home Modifications Below is a list of suggested modiﬁcations that promote successful aging in place. Entry Ways • Create at least one no-step pathway. • Building a ramp at the side door is usually less expensive. • Widen a doorway to 36”, but if not feasible install a zero-threshold. • Install brighter lights, a slip resistant walk way, a lever-style handle on the front door and a shelf in the entry hall. Stairs • Eliminate open, see through stair risers. • Add deeper treads to accommodate your entire foot. • Widen the stairway to 4’ for a future chair lift. • Add handrails on both sides of the steps. • Make the front of the step a contrasting color. Electrical • Move switches 42” off the ground and outlets 18” from the floor. • Install rocker-style switches. • If possible, install extra outlets to accommodate future medical equipment needs. Living Areas • Widen doors and halls. • Install lever handles on interior doors.

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Make sure there is ample lighting. Have some chairs with seats 18” off the ground.

Kitchen • Install multi-height, rounded-edge countertops for standing or sitting. • Create color-contrasted front edges on counters. • Install a pull-out pantry or adjustable shelving. • Install a drawer-style dishwasher and refrigerator to reduce bending. • When buying appliances, look for frontmounted appliance controls. • Switch to an anti-scald faucet with a lever handle.

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This can feel like a loss of independence that seniors want to keep by staying in their homes. It’s important to discuss your preferences and concerns with your family in order to make the needed plans. Just like the remodel, the lifestyle should be well-planned, too.

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It’s Time to Remodel! Once the decision has been made to stay in your current home, there are new considerations to think about before knocking out any walls. The Johnson’s refer to it as “thoughtful remodeling,” and it’s a trend that’s influencing construction. The catch phrase is “universal design,” meaning the modifications or new constructions aren’t just installed to accommodate seniors; they can benefit anyone from a kid on crutches to a new mom with a stroller. “With so many baby boomers reaching retirement age, well-done modifications will not decrease the value of a home and may in fact increase value—perceived and real,” they said. To decide where to start, Sharon and Howard Johnson suggest a list of questions. Using these assessments, you can prioritize what modifications should be made in accordance with your budget. “Get a good understanding of how ‘accessible and adaptable’ your current home is or could become,” they said. According to the couple, the fundamental questions are:

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Change to pull-style cabinet handles. Install task lighting.

Bathroom • Install a no-threshold walk-in or roll-in shower 4’ wide. • Install a hand-held adjustable shower head and shower seats. • Ensure space for a 60” turning radius. The toilet should have 18” between any side wall or cabinet. • Install grab bars in the shower and by toilet. • Switch to adjustable toilet seats. • Install nonskid flooring. • Create space under the sink for seated use. Images from BC Custom Homes and Le Compas

Could someone with mobility issues function in the home environment or would ramps be required and would wider doors throughout the house be needed? If you currently have a health issue, what are common complications of your condition and how will you handle them? Would an elevator or lift be needed? How easy-to-use and ‘age-friendly’ is the bathroom? Does the home have the abundance of task, accent and ambient lighting needed for aging eyes?

Once you’ve assessed your home as to whether modifications can be made and where to start, it’s time for the selection process and the projects to begin. The Speciﬁc Essentials In light of the AARP study revealing that the aging population prefers to stay in their homes, Lew Sichelman compiled a detailed list of modifications. Luckily, these are practical; he suggests some essential, simple changes and many that bypass full-scale remodeling. Homeowners should review their assessments and choose feasible modifications from the list above for the home. Our homes are important to us throughout our lives as the gathering point for family and the source of pride in ownership. It’s natural to want to live out your days in the place where you’ve made a life. With planning and prioritizing, that wish stands a better chance of becoming a reality. by Kelsey Duvall www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Heirloom Baking Co. Offers a Selection of Fresh and Delightfully Tasty Fare With its bright red doors, rustic brick exterior and hanging flower pots, Heirloom Baking Co. is – simply put – quite quaint. The bakery café is tucked away on Tulsa’s historic Cherry Street, just a hop and a skip (no need for a jump, too) north of 15th Street. If you’ve been to Cherry Street, you know that finding a parking spot can be a bit tricky during the best of times and a huge frustration at the worst. However, we’re happy to tell you that Heirloom has a large parking lot just north of their westward-facing storefront, which will make your trip to this charming café a relaxing adventure. The store is handicap accessible, but we should mention that it sits on a slight hill, which could prove a little more difficult for wheelchairs. The bakery’s interior is cozy, with enough space to move around comfortably. Heirloom doesn’t have a long list of static menu items, as they are always shaking things up based on what’s in season and at Tulsa’s farmer’s markets. This commitment to serving their customers only fresh, locally-sourced products is clearly evident in every scrupulously-prepared scone and beautifully-crafted sandwich. On a typical day, the bakery serves an array of breakfast items, including scones, croissants (during a past trip, we sampled a Goat Cheese and Bacon Scone and a flaky Chocolate Croissant – both of which were quickly gobbled up), quiches and other delectable pastries. For lunch, expect to find a nice selection of sandwiches, salads and a soup of the day. Technically, Heirloom doesn’t serve dinner, but they serve their breakfast and lunch menus – minus the soup – until they close. Considering how wonderfully fresh and delicious the food is, the prices are a bargain! Every item listed on the menu is less than $10. According to Heirloom’s co-owner, Margarita Gaberino, the café’s croissants, Frittata Sandwich, quiche and sausage rolls tend to be the most popular breakfast items. Because of their popularity, Margarita said they always try to keep them on hand. If you consider yourself a coffee connoisseur or just a general java lover, you should try a cup of their Topéca coffee. Margarita, a native El Salvadorian, and her husband harvest the beans from their two privately-owned coffee plantations in El Salvador and have the beans roasted in Tulsa. Heirloom is one of a handful of places around Tulsa where Topéca coffee is sold. Betsy and I (along with a guest Belle – Ronda) dropped by for lunch and each of us were extremely pleased with our selection. I tried the Deli Sandwich, which included moist shaved turkey, thick-cut ham, Swiss, lettuce and tomato. The fresh, bright-tasting pesto and the little kick from the spicy mustard made the sandwich something special. Betsy was more adventurous and chose the Brie and Pear sandwich, which included crisp pears and sweet Brie cheese served on a thick, doughy roll. I snuck a bite and turned pesto-green with envy. Ronda, our guest Belle, had a deconstructed (no bread) Roast Pork sandwich and she aptly and succinctly summed up her experience with a “super yummy!” All of our sandwiches were served with a side salad. I opted for the standard House Mixed, while Betsy tried the Kale Salad and Ronda the Bean (Bean Salad or other featured salads are a small additional cost). Grab a seat at one of Heirloom’s rustic tables, catch up with friends and share your stories. We will certainly be back to do just that.

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Above: Heirloom Baking Co. is located just oﬀ of Cherry Street in Tulsa. Bottom left: Co-owner, Margarita Gaberino makes sure to have at least one variety of croissants on hand. Bottom right: The Deli Sandwich features shaved turkey, thick-cut ham, Swiss and tomato on homemade bread with mustard and fresh pesto. It is pictured with the kale salad.

Heirloom Baking Co.

1441 S. Quaker Ave., Tulsa OK • (918) 295-8975 Mon. – Fri.: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Sat.: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sun.: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. • www.theheirloombakery.com Fresh loaves of bread including whole wheat, gluten free, challah and ciabatta as well as coﬀee and croissants can be purchased to take home. by The Dinner Belles, Erin Shackelford and Betsy Troyer www.LIFEseniorservices.org

LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services: Helping Families Navigate Aging Options and Resources

An Overivew of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services Section 1: Helpful Articles This section features 27 helpful articles including caregiving tips, legal matters, Medicare information and useful checklists. Section 2: Senior Housing Options Find an exentsive directory of nearly 242 options from independent living to nursing facilities, in a format that allows for easy comparisons. Section 3: Special Services You will find comprehensive listings made up of adult day services, home care, hospice and specialty hospitals. Section 4: Community Services This section organizes more than 700 community-based resources, alphabetized by category. Section 5: Quick Reference This directory conveniently puts phone numbers of community services offered, right at your fingertips.

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As older loved ones encounter health concerns and aging issues, and as Baby Boomers begin entering their senior years, more and more families are being thrust into new and unfamiliar territory – aging services. Fortunately for today’s seniors, gone are the days when the only option was a nursing home. The last 30 years have seen the emergence of a myriad of care options. Now, besides more residential care alternatives, there is also a full spectrum of home and communitybased services to help older adults continue living safely in their homes longer. Nowhere is this growth in options more obvious than LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services. When the first Vintage Guide was published in 1983 it was simply a 16-page mimeographed booklet. The new 2014-15 edition, which will be released this month, is a 246-page full-color publication with dozens of categories of options and information for seniors and their families. In fact, the 2014-15 Vintage Guide includes: • 242 housing options, categorized by level-of-care (i.e. multi-level, independent housing, assisted living, residential care and nursing care) •

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More than 700 home and communitybased service, including: - 80 home care agencies - 10 adult day centers - 30 hospice organizations - More than 550 additional programs, resources and services covering a full range of needs 27 articles and check lists addressing some of the most frequently asked questions about aging issues and resources.

Today, LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services is recognized as Oklahoma’s most comprehensive collection of senior resources and is an invaluable tool for seniors and family caregivers as well as social workers and other professionals who work with older adults.

We invite you to pick up your FREE copy beginning July 10 at any LIFE Senior Services location listed below. They are also available at all Tulsa City-County libraries and the Claremore, Catoosa and Coweta public libraries.

LIFE Senior Services Locations:

Midtown Tulsa 5950 E. 31st St. (west of E. 31st St. and Sheridan Ave.) LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. (West of S. Peoria Ave.) North Tulsa 902 E. Pine St. (corner of Pine St. and Lansing Ave.) Broken Arrow 3106 S. Juniper Ave. (west of 101st St. and Elm Pl.) Additionally, the new Vintage Guide will also be available in a digital, fully-searchable format on our website at www.LIFEseniorservices.org on July 10. LIFE Senior Services is always here to help when you have questions about senior issues or are looking for solutions to aging challenges. Just call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | July 2014

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Understanding Vision Loss Just like in any other part of the body, there is a general wearing-down process in the eyes. Luckily there are many helpful treatments and options available to promote clarity of vision and to aid individuals in preserving their quality of life. “Assuming that the eye is healthy and free of disease, there are some physiological changes that the eye will undergo over time,” explained Dr. David Lewerenz, Associate Professor of Northeastern State University’s College of Optometry. “Some of the cells in the retina and some in the optic nerve are not as numerous as they once were, and the lens can develop optical imperfections.” When your eyes lose cells due to age, vision is obscured much like the way a picture or image is obscured when composed of fewer pixels; the more pixels (or cells) there are in a picture, the clearer it will be. Besides the breaking down of cells, the risk of eye disease also increases with age. “The four main eye diseases affecting older adults are macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts,” said Dr. Lewerenz. “And of these four, cataracts are the only disease that is 100 percent treatable. The other three can cause permanent vision loss.” However, there are treatments and methods to cope with each of these diseases. Cataracts “The treatment of cataracts has improved tremendously over the last 40 years,” Lewerenz continued. “It is an outpatient service in which cataracts are removed and replaced with artificial lenses, and the patient may leave without any sutures.” Since cataracts are completely treatable, there is no reason to suffer with them. Diabetic Retinopathy With diabetic retinopathy, however, things are a bit more complicated. Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that can affect those who have type 1 or 2 diabetes. “In those that suffer from diabetic retinopathy,” said Lewerenz, “the retina begins to suffer damage because of diabetic

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changes in the body, mostly to the small blood vessels that nourish the retina.” Therefore, if you have diabetes, it is very important for you to get a dilated eye exam at least once a year because 40-45 percent of individuals with diabetes also suffer from some form of diabetic retinopathy, according to the National Eye Institute (NEI). Besides regular eye exams, Lewerenz suggested that staying in good health and keeping blood sugars low and controlled can help immensely in circumventing the serious effects of diabetic retinopathy. Glaucoma Just as catching diabetic retinopathy early can slow its advancement, so can the damaging effects of glaucoma. “Glaucoma is a slow progression,” explained Lewerenz. “Peripheral vision is affected first, with the center of the eye being attacked in the end stage of the disease. Damage to vision from glaucoma is irreversible, and that is why it is so important to catch it early. Now there is a medical and surgical means to lower the pressure in the eye, which will slow down the progression of glaucoma.” Having your eyes checked regularly is the best way to catch glaucoma early. Macular Degeneration Macular degeneration, however, only affects the macula of the eye, which is the very center. The macula is what creates sharp, clear vision when looking directly at something. It is by far the most common cause of vision loss in older adults. According to the NEI, macular degeneration advances at different speeds. For some, vision loss occurs rapidly while the disease will progress slowly for others. Lewerenz proposed several ways a person can take control of the disease. “It used to be treated with a laser, but now medication is injected directly into the eye. It sounds frightening and painful, but the patient is numbed. Patients have had 30 injections or more.” These injections, however, are only for patients with “wet” macular degeneration, which means there are leaky blood vessels

present in the macula. “Dry” macular degeneration means there is no leakage but the central part of the retina is deteriorating slowly. While there are no shots available for those with dry macular degeneration, Lewerenz stressed the importance of simply staying healthy and fit in order to retain one’s vision. “Studies in Europe show that healthy people can literally ‘eat away’ the genetic risk factors for the disease. There was also a big campaign in Australia to make people aware that smoking is the single biggest risk factor for macular degeneration. Smoking is terrible for the vascular system and the small blood vessels that nourish the eye,” he said. Lewerenz said that it is very important to know your family history as well, as there are many genes, especially the CFH and ARMS 2, that contribute to macular degeneration. If you have a history of eye disease in your family make sure that you are being checked more regularly for anything out of the ordinary in your vision. Living with Limited Vision If you have already experienced vision loss and are living with limited vision, the Lesley L. Walls Vision Center located on the Broken Arrow campus of Northeastern State University is available to help. “If everything has already been done for your condition and vision loss remains, the Walls Vision Center is here to help people continue to accomplish daily activities by way of rehabilitation services. We partner with a nonprofit, NewView Oklahoma, and together we provide things like specially-designed glasses for reading, telescopic lenses, magnification devices and send therapists into homes to help people live more independently,” Lewerenz said. The Walls Vision Center is the first comprehensive low-vision service provider that Tulsa has had in over 20 years. For more information, they can be reached at (918) 449-6210. (Note: regular eye exams are not provided at the Walls Vision Center. ) by Tiﬀany Howard www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Tulsa Garden Center and Coca-Cola Team-Up to Present: Rain Barrels, An Environmental Solution As Oklahoma endures another hot, dry summer, conserving water is especially important. Capturing rainwater and reusing it for gardening purposes is a great way to do your part to help conserve water reserves without letting your garden suffer. As an added bonus, because rainwater is captured as it runs off of a roof, it is a source of pure water – free of chemicals that might normally be absorbed through treatment and ground contact, then absorbed by the plants in your garden – making your edible plants even healthier for you. As part of CocaCola’s worldwide focus on water conservation, the company’s own Alexander Riera will present Rain Barrels, An Environmental Solution, a workshop designed to educate and train homeowners in the practical considerations of installing rain barrels and utilizing them for recycling rainwater. Riera uses rain barrels in his own landscape and will use his real world experience to shed some light on topics such as proper placement of rain barrels, integration into the landscape design and methodology of delivering the rainwater to the landscape. Workshop participants will even learn the step-by-step process of installing a rain barrel apparatus onto an empty barrel. This workshop is free, but space is limited and registration is required. The first 20 registrants will have the opportunity to purchase a rain barrel and conversion kit, provided by Coca-Cola, for a mere $20 for Tulsa Garden Center members, or $25 for non-members. The rain barrel and conversion kit is valued between $120 and $140 and information will be provided during the workshop on where to purchase additional barrels and kits. This offer is limited to one per household. This workshop will take place at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 31, at the Tulsa Garden Center Auditorium, 1421 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa. For more information and to register, call (918) 746-5125.

Don’t Get Conned: Learn to Protect Yourself at the 2014 Senior Fraud Conference The victims, unwitting seniors are duped out of billions of dollars every year, making senior fraud one of the most profitable illegal activities in the country. Luckily, seniors can now arm themselves with the most upto-date information about how to read the warning signs and protect themselves from fraud. The 2014 Senior Fraud Conference will feature presentations by anti-fraud experts discussing issues such as identity theft, Medicare and other insurance fraud, credit card and investment fraud, current scams including home repair scams and more. The event is free for senior adults and includes breakfast. Continuing education (CE) credits are available for insurance professionals for $30. This event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 15 at OU Tulsa Schusterman Center, Founders Hall, 4502 E. 41st St., Tulsa. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and a buffetstyle breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. For more information and to register, visit www.ok.gov/oid/2014seniorfraudconf.html, or call (800) 763-2828.

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Have a Boot-Scootin’ Good Time at 12th Annual Senior Star Round-Up An annual tradition for hundreds of older adults, Senior Star Round-Up celebrates a piece of Tulsa’s rich musical history, the magical combination of Bob Wills and Cain’s Ballroom. Many Tulsa area seniors have fond memories of the days when the sounds of Bob Wills graced Cain’s Ballroom, and The Round Up Boys aim to continue that delight with their classic country sounds and Bob Wills tunes. The Round Up Boys will be joined by Cowboy Jones, a group of talented musicians headed up by Bob Wiles, a renowned Red Dirt artist and songwriter. This afternoon of live music and dancing will take place from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, July 20, at the historic Cain’s Ballroom. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 each and will be sold in advance, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays beginning July 1, at: • Senior Star at Burgundy Place, 8887 S. Lewis Ave. • Senior Star at Woodland Terrace, 9524 E. 71st St. • LIFE Senior Services, 5950 E. 31st St. Tickets will be sold at the venue door the day of the event. For more information, call (918) 664-9000. This event is hosted by Senior Star Living and its senior housing communities at Burgundy Place, Woodland Terrace, The Arbors and Plantation House.

Celebrate Family History Month with the Genealogy Center Rediscover your family’s history with the help of Tulsa City-County Library’s Genealogy Center and its Family History Month series. Designed for new genealogy researchers and lifetime enthusiasts alike, the series will feature three days of workshops, July 26 through 28. Below is just an overview of the programs: • Making Those Early Census Records Talk to You will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., July 26, and will reveal ways to find your ancestors in pre-1850 census records without using individual names. • Over There and Back: WWI Records that Do Survive will take place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., July 26, and will explain how to find valuable state and local records that document WWI service. • Road Crews and Jury Selection: Finding an Ancestor without a Census will take place from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m., July 26, and will show how court minutes can identify when and where ancestors participated in their community. • Preserving Family Records: From Expensive to Cheap Methods – You Decide will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m., July 19. Led by Bill Welge, certified archivist and director of the American Indian Culture and Preservation Office for the Oklahoma Historical Society, this workshop will demonstrate how to preserve family documents, letters, photographs and videos. Other workshops will teach attendees how to dig deeper and how to preserve their family history for future generations. Still, some workshops will center more heavily around the stories that genealogy research can uncover. All Family History Month workshops are free and will take place at Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Tulsa. When you are ready to put your new-found insight to work, stop by the Genealogy Center, located on the second floor of Hardesty Regional Library. For more information about Family History Month programming and the Genealogy Center, call (918) 549-7691. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | July 2014

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A commonyms is group of words that have a common trait in the three words/items listed. For example: the words; A car - A tree - An elephant.. they all have trunks. These will make you think! Answers on page 39.

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Assistance League of Tulsa is looking for volunteers for their Bargains Resale Shop, located at 3408 E. 11th St., Tulsa. Bargains Resale Shop provides quality, gently used clothing, accessories, linens, home furnishings, designer fashions and collectibles for sale to the public at low prices. Bargains revenue funds a number of philanthropic programs of Assistance League of Tulsa including Operation School Bell Program, which clothes elementary school children in need. Volunteers are needed to help sort through donations, work at the checkout counter and assist with sales. For more information, call Assistance League of Tulsa (918) 832-8832. University Village is looking for a volunteer Spanish instructor to teach beginning level Spanish to independent residents. These lessons would empower residents to communicate with Spanish-speaking employees, creating a more comfortable environment for both residents and staff. One lesson per week is preferred, and scheduling is flexible. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Oklahoma Aquarium Aqua Agent lets you put your best fin forward greeting guests, interacting with visitors, staffing information and interactive feeding booths and more! Training provided. Flexible schedule around at least one four-hour shift every week or two. For more information, contact Volunteer Tulsa (918) 447-1888. DHS ADvantage Administration is in need of a volunteer to serve as coverage for the reception desk during meetings. DHS ADvantage is a DHS Medicaid waiver program for Oklahoma’s aging and disabled, which offers in-home assistance and services to prevent nursing home placement. Roughly 20,000 Oklahomans receive services through this program, and last year, it offset the cost of nursing home compared to in-home services, saving Oklahoma taxpayers some $300 million. Duties include answering the multi-line phone, taking messages and transferring calls to voicemail, greeting visitors, signing for hand-delivered documents and using the overhead paging system as needed. For schedule and more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656.

Tulsa City-County Library has volunteer opportunities available. From shelving books at your local library to instructing an internet training session, volunteering at the library strengthens the community. Volunteering is as flexible as your schedule. If you are patient and dependable, have a sense of humor, strong attention to detail and a genuine desire to help the community through volunteer service then check out volunteer opportunities at a library near you! To sign up as a volunteer, call (918) 549-7408 or visit www.TulsaLibrary.org/support/volunteer. Tulsa City-County Library’s Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service is looking for volunteer tutors to help adults improve their reading and writing skills. Volunteers are provided with nine hours of initial training before being matched with an adult student. Volunteers provide one-on-one tutoring for their student once or twice a week and are asked to commit to tutoring for one year. For more information, call (918) 549-7400 or visit www.TulsaLibrary.org/literacy. St. John Broken Arrow and Owasso needs evening and weekend volunteers to cover a variety of positions at both locations. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Tulsa Zoo Rain Forest Courtesy Guides help Zoo guests learn more about rain forest animals and their habitat while monitoring traffic for animal, plant and guest safety. Training provided. Flexible schedule. For more information, contact Volunteer Tulsa (918) 447-1888. Reading Partners needs volunteers to give one hour of their time each week to help change the life of Tulsa’s youngest residents. All reading materials will be provided, and schedules are flexible. For more information, call Volunteer Tulsa (918) 447-1888. The Little Light House is looking for administrative and classroom volunteers to help students reach their maximum potential. Volunteers will support the team with critical daily administrative tasks and within the classroom with students who have special needs. For more information, call Volunteer Tulsa (918) 447-1888.

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TRIP INCLUDES • Round-trip air from Tulsa • 3 nights at the Renaissance Times Square • Docent Tour of Grand Central Terminal • Ticket to “After Midnight” on Broadway • Ticket to Radio City Christmas Spectacular • Manhattan City Tour • Food Tour of Greenwich Village • Tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral • 3 lunches/1 dinner

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To submit a calendar item, please send an email to kcampbell@LIFEseniorservices.org or FAX to (918) 664-9922, Attn: Vintage. (All submissions due by the 1st of

Seasonal Activities Freedom Fest at Stone Canyon July 3 • 7 – 10 p.m. • Free Fireworks begin at dusk Stone Canyon 7500 N. 177th E. Ave. • Owasso (918) 376-6764 www.StoneCanyonLiving.com/news Fantasy in the Sky July 3 • 5:30 p.m. • Free Fireworks after dusk Skiatook Municipal Airport 621 E. 4th St. • Skiatook (918) 396-3702 ONEOK FreedomFest July 4 • 6 – 10:30 p.m. • Free Fireworks launch from 21st St. bridge • 9:30 p.m. Riverwest Festival Park and Veteran’s Park 3498 Riverside Dr. • Tulsa (918) 596-2001 www.riverparks.org/freedomfest Jenks Freedom Fest July 4 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Free Downtown • Jenks (918) 299-5005 Sooner Boomfest July 4 • Free Events during day, fireworks at dusk Riverwalk Crossing • Jenks (918) 299-5005 Fireworks Celebration Presented by Greater Tenkiller Area Association July 4 • Begins at dusk • Free Lake Tenkiller State Park • Vian (918) 457-4403 Claremore 4th of July Celebration July 4 • 6 – 10 p.m. • Free Claremore Lake Park E. Blue Starr Dr. • Claremore (918) 342-2522 Bartlesville Freedom Fest July 4 • 6 – 10:30 p.m. • Free Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. Downtown Bartlesville E. 2nd St. and S. Johnstone Ave. (918) 336-0572 Summer Oil Patch Festival July 4 • Daytime festivities and live music • Fireworks after dark • Free Sellers Ranch 52594 W. 101st St. S. • Drumright (918) 352-2443

Arts, Crafts, Music & Cajun Festival July 4 • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Free Grove Civic Center 1720 S. Main St. • Grove (918) 786-8896 Huckleberry Festival July 5 • All day • Free Parade begins at 10 a.m. Citywide • Grove (918) 253-8698 Porter Peach Festival July 17 • 4 – 10 p.m. July 18 • 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. July 19 • 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 617 S. Main St. • Porter Free • (918) 483-8331 www.porterpeachfestivals.com Taste of Summer Sponsored by Blue Bell Creameries July 19 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • $5 Central Park Downtown • Broken Arrow (918) 251-7417 American Cowboy Trade Days & Celebration of the American Cowboy July 25 – 27 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Free Whitaker Park • Pryor Corner of Park Ave. and S. Coo-Y-Yah St. (918) 825-0157 Tulsa County Free Fair July 31 – August 1 • 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Free • Tulsa State Fair Grounds Exchange Center 4116 E. 15th St. • Tulsa (918) 746-3709 Cherry St. Farmer’s Market Saturdays • 7 – 11 a.m. The Cherry Street District 15th Street and S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa www.cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com Wednesday Farmer’s Market Wednesdays • 7:30 – 11 a.m. East parking lot of Whole Foods E. 41st St. and S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa www.cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com Rose District Farmers Market Saturdays • 8 a.m. – Noon 418 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow www.brokenarrowok.gov Guthrie Green Sunday Farmer’s Market Sundays • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Brady Arts District 111 E. Brady St. • Tulsa www.guthriegreen.com

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Events Meetings Hearing Screenings July 1 • 10 – 11 a.m. • Free Town Village 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 493-1200 Nutrition and Brain Health Programs July 1, 8 15 & 22 • 9 – 10 a.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. • West of S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa Call for information • (918) 749-2623 Nutrition and Brain Health Programs July 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa Call for information • (918) 744-6760

AARP Defensive Driving July 16 • 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $15 for AARP members $20 for nonmembers LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa Reservations required • (918) 744-6760 Estate Planning Seminar July 18 • 1 p.m. • Free Town Village 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 493-1200 LIFE’s Musical Mondays: Sandy and Chuck Gardner July 21 • 7 p.m. • $8 Cascia Hall • 2600 S. Utica Ave. • Tulsa (918) 664-9000, ext. 245

Broken-Pottery Mosaic Class Taught by Alice Marie Walters July 7, 9, 14 & 16 • 1 – 3 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. • West of S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 749-2623

Tulsa Hearing Helpers, Support Group Presented by Total Source for Hearingloss and Access (TSHA) July 10 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free TSHA office, conference room 8740 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (918) 832-8742 • www.tsha.cc

Viva la France! Cultural Fair • July 10 • 1 p.m. • Free French cooking demonstration July 23 • 2 p.m. • Free Town Village • 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 493-1200

Caregiver Support Group Presented by A-Vow Hospice July 31 • 6 p.m. • Free Legend Senior Living at Mingo Road 7902 S. Mingo Rd. • Tulsa (918) 557-8937

Grief Counseling Conducted by Moore Funeral Services July 10, 17, 24 & 31 • 3:30 p.m. • Free Town Village • 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 493-1200

Depression Support Group Presented by Depression-Bipolar Support Alliance Sundays • 4 p.m. DUI School • 7950 E. 41st St. • Tulsa (918) 809-1152 • www.dbsalliance.org

Living History at the U.S.S. Batfish July 12 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • $4 for seniors and retired military Muskogee War Memorial & U.S.S. Batfish 3500 Batfish Rd. • Muskogee (918) 682-6294 “A Visit from John Bartram: The King’s Gardener” Presented by Tulsa Herb Society July 14 • 7 – 8:30 p.m. • Free Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 289-6217 Book Discussion Club: “Performance Plants, Creating a Garden with Year-round Beauty” July 14 • 7 – 8:30 p.m. • Free Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 746-5141

Single Seniors 60+ Join for dinner, visiting and cards. Wednesdays • 3:30 p.m. Saturdays • Noon Western Sizzlin’ Steakhouse 6510 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 371-4367 or (918) 341-3375 Drawing on Memories Presented by Alzheimer’s Association July 8 • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. • Tulsa Reservations required • (800) 272-3900 Faith Based Educational Memory/Support Group Presented by Jackie Lenzy, BS, BA, CDP & Dr. Chandini Sharma July 3 & 15 • 1 – 2:15 p.m. • Free Villages at Southern Hills 5721 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 561-6642

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Dancing Line Dancing Class Tuesdays • 10 a.m. • Free University Village Retirement Community 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3480 Ballroom Dancing Kings of Music Tuesdays • 7:30 – 9:45 p.m. Moose Lodge 11106 E. 7th St. • Tulsa (918) 254-8167 Friday Night Dances Fridays • 8 – 11:30 p.m. American Legion Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 437-1635 $6 Non-Members • $5 Members Saturday Night Dances Saturdays • 7:30 – 11 p.m. • $6 American Legion Post 1 1120 E. 8th St. S. • Tulsa (918) 584-4274 Tulsa Swingdance Club Sundays • $5 members/$7 non-members Country two-step • 5 p.m. Level I West Coast Swing • 6 p.m. Level II West Coast Swing • 7 p.m. The ClubHouse 2735 S. Memorial Dr. • Tulsa Registration requested • (918) 557-1699 Square Dancing & Line Dancing Lake Keystone Squares July 4 & 18 Workshop 7:30 p.m. • Dance 8 p.m. Mannford Community Center 101 Green Valley Park Rd. • Mannford (918) 865-2846 Senior Square Dancing & Line Dancing Rushing Stars Square Dance Club Wednesdays Workshop 12:30 p.m. • Dance 1 p.m. Centennial Center • 1028 E. 6th St. Tulsa • (918) 363-8380 Round Up Boys Dance Mondays • 6:30 p.m. • $5 Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 607-3600 Clog Dancing Lessons Turtle Creek Cloggers Tuesdays • 5:45 – 9 p.m. Thursdays • 6 – 9 p.m. 12000 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 627-0067 or (918) 619-5060 Friday Night Opry Fridays • 6:45 p.m. • $5 1st – 3rd Fridays: Country/Western 4th Friday: Gospel 2nd & 4th Saturdays: Open Mic Green Country Event Center 12000 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 557-7913

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50+ Badminton Tuesdays • 11 a.m. O’Brien Park and Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 591-6008 50+ Basketball Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m. O’Brien Park and Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 591-6008 50+ Eight Ball Monday – Friday • 10 a.m. – Noon O’Brien Park and Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 5916008 Chair to Floor Yoga Wednesdays • 11:45 a.m. • $6 per class LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 260-9236 Pickleball at South County Recreation Center Mondays • 5 – 8 p.m. Thursdays • Noon – 3 p.m. $3 per visit or $12 per month South County Recreation Center 13800 S. Peoria Ave. • Bixby www.parks.tulsacounty.org (918) 746-3780 Parkinson’s Exercise Class Mon., Wed. & Fri. • 1 – 1:45 p.m. University Village Exercise Room 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3370 Zumba Gold with Ariane Betancourt Wednesdays • 6 p.m. • $5 per class Shakes Alive Wellness Lounge 5077 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 812-5691 Functional Movement Training with Brenda Weaver Tues. & Thurs. • 10:30 a.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa Call for information • (918) 744-6760 Tai Chi with Nancy Anderson Tuesdays • 1 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa Call for information • (918) 744-6760 Functional Movement Training with Brenda Weaver Tuesdays • 9 – 10 a.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. • West of S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa Call for information • (918) 749-2623

Events & Seminars AT LIFE Senior Services Understanding the Basics of Medicare This seminar will explain what you need to know about Medicare’s different parts and give you the information you need to make an informed decision about your coverage options.

This seminar is intended for Medicare beneficiaries and closed to licensed Life, Accident and Health Insurance Agents, insurance company personnel, and anyone aﬃliated with a Health Maintenance Organization or other conﬂicts of interest.

Wednesday, July 16 • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call Sheila (918) 664-9000, ext. 256 Caregiving 101 Learn the care-world vocabulary and information you need to make good decisions. Also, learn an overview of community resources, living options and legal documents, and strategies for support and self-care. Tuesday, July 22 • 1 – 2 p.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 224. Fire and Fall Prevention This program, developed by the National Fire Protection Association, will help you learn how to identify fire and fall hazards and the small changes you can make to ensure you and your loved ones stay independent. Wednesday, July 23 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 224. Protect Yourself from Scams Frauds and scams are on the rise and older adults are more likely to be targeted by people who sell bogus products and services. This seminar provides important information that can help you avoid being a victim of scams. Thursday, July 24 • 1:30 – 3 p.m.• Free LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call Sheila (918) 664-9000, ext. 256

FOR PROFESSIONALS Understanding and Mitigating Relocation Stress Syndrome (RSS) RSS (or Transfer Trauma) is any physiologic and/or psychosocial disturbance that results from transfer from one environment to another. Learn how to identify RSS, the risks associated with it and discuss tools that might be used to mitigate it. Compare policies and procedures that can reduce it. This seminar is approved for 3 program hours of CEs for LCSW. It has been applied for 3 hours of CEs for HCA, LPC/LMFT and Case Management and has been submitted for CEs for a total of 3 clock hours from NAB/NCERS. Thursday, July 17 • 8 a.m. – Noon LIFE Senior Services • 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow Free to TIC members • $30 for non-members Registration is required • Call (918) 664-9000, ext. 8325

SENIOR CENTERS LIFE’s Senior Centers are open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Offering an excellent selection of social, creative, educational and fitness and health activities to keep members physically active and socially engaged. Fitness: Mat Yoga and Seated Yoga, Chair or Standing Fitness, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold, Sculpt & Tone, Indoor Walking, Women’s Basketball, Line Dancing, Social Dancing, Pickleball, Functional Movement and Ping Pong Creative: East Side Band, Choral Group, Art Classes, Writing Classes

Social: Luncheons, Brunch, Friday Breakfast, Bridge, Canasta, Various Games, Theme Parties and Day Trips Services: Massage Therapy, VNA Foot Care, Vision Screening, Defensive Driving and Computer Lab

*For more information and a FREE monthly calendar of Senior Center events, please call the LIFE Senior Center of your choice or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org. LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. (East of 15th St. and S. Harvard Ave.) Sunny Lile • (918) 744-6760

LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. (West of S. Peoria Ave.) Jamey Henderson • (918) 749-2623

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Saint Simeon’s Western Days 2014 Co-Chair Kristin Bender, Patron Chairs John and Lucy Barker and Pioneer Spirit Award Recipient Mable Rice enjoying the Western Days Kickoff Party at the Tulsa Tennis Club.

Mayor Ms. Pat Smith and Miss Senior Oklahoma Jo Ann Kokinos attending the Senior Prom at Town Village.

More than 30 seniors attended Jenks Senior Citizens’ Red, White and Blue Picnic in May.

Members of the Broken Arrow Senior Center “Happy Feet Travel Club” made the trip to Dallas to see the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

Country Club of Woodland Hills residents visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore. (From left to right: Ann Wilson, Isabelle Guthrie and Catherine Nesmith.)

Board member Michael Graves and wife Betty attended the seventh annual Rhinestone Cowboy Event at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center in May. All proceeds benefited the Volunteers of America Oklahoma organization.

Forest Hills Care & Rehabilitation Community staff and patients had a great time wearing their Kentucky Derby hats while doing their rehab exercises.

Aberdeen Heights resident Nadine takes the pot in Penny Poker.

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APPLIANCE SERVICE Best Appliance Service We repair washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, ice makers, heaters, and air conditioners. Spring A/C tune-up special! We can also provide all of your plumbing needs. Free service call when repairs made. All repairs guaranteed by honest and reliable, licensed and insured service tech with 25 years experience. Senior and veteran discount. 24-hour service available. Major credit cards accepted. “Expect the best!” (918) 693-5678 bestapplianceservice@cox.net 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 re-stretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate. (918) 636-6303 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. Computer Coach Need help using your computer, tablet or e-reader? Nancy the computer coach, an experienced computer instructor, can patiently teach you all you need to know to get going in the digital age. Call (918) 853-3836. Seniorcomputercoach@gmail.com. www.seniorcomputercoach.com. Computer Help At Reasonable Cost Retired computer tech will help with all your computer needs. Does your computer need to be moved or repaired or do you need help with setup or usage? Can also provide periodic maintenance and updates. Call Ed at (918) 629-1395. DAYTIME CARE Daytime care for older loved ones LIFE’s Adult Day Services offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three Continued

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locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. For more information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Services at (918) 664-9000. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Help Needed Experienced, honest, dependable, own transportation, non-smoker, non-drinker, non-drug user. Duties include: light housekeeping, cooking, errands, and appointments. Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. $13.00 an hour to start. Background check and references required. Call (918) 747-2709 after 9:00 a.m. Hiring for Home Care Aides! Brighten your neighbor’s day by helping them stay safe in their home. We are looking for caring individuals to provide assistance to elderly/disabled clients. Tasks may include errands, light housekeeping, and personal care assistance. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto insurance and pass OSBI background check. Certified and Non-Certified positions! Apply Today!! www.oxford-healthcare.com or call: (918) 258-1111 ESTATE SALES Estate Sales PLUS Estate Sales PLUS manages Estate Sales… Moving Sales… Downsizing… Consignments… & Appraisals. Selling your home? We bring HUGE crowds of potential buyers and work with your realtor to showcase your home. Estate Sales PLUS is Bonded, Insured and an accredited member of the BBB. For a FREE CONSULTATION, call Sue Lynn Warren at (918) 488-8853, email estatesalesplus@cox.net or go to www.estatesalesplus.com FINANCIAL/INSURANCE Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free (866) 664-9009. FOR RENT Beautiful All Bills Paid Community! Great location with wooded grounds, on-site pool, laundries and professional staff. Units have many updates including granite, carpets, wood flooring, fireplaces, bookshelves and much more. Call us today at (918) 743-8001 to schedule a viewing! FOR SALE Adult Discount Diapers Let us help you with your incontinence products. We provide adult briefs, bladder control pads, protective underwear, and underpads for bed and furniture protection. Call Janet (918) 851-9400.

GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES Cut and Edge Lawn Service Spring Clean-Up. Lawn Maintenance; Mowing, edging, blowing, leaf removal, tree trimming, tree removal, flower bed reconditioning. We take care of your outdoors needs. Free Estimates. Call Chad at (918) 951-0048. 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. Ladybug Flower Bed Service The Bug That Treats Your Garden Like a Lady. Complete flower bed maintenance. We assess and advise, plant, prune, mulch, hedge trim, weed and remove debris. We are the bug that is good for your garden!!! Call Pat to discuss your flower bed needs. (918) 200-5991. Lawn Care & Handyman Services Lawn Care/Mowing starting at $35/Landscape Design/Tree Work/Fence Repair & Building/Seasonal Color Design/Yard Spray Treatment/Debris Cleanup/Interior Remodels/Parking Lot Maintenance. Owner Operated- Fully Insured- Free Quotes-Reliable-Courteous-Professional Service-References Available Upon Request. Call J&S Landscape to take care of all your lawn care & handyman needs (918) 406-4889. Lawns & More Total lawn care. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteranowned. Stump grinding. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299. HOME REPAIR/REMODELING 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 A Smart Concepts Home Improvements Smart Concepts for Home Improvement has 20 years of experience repairing and improving homes. Steve can fix anything, from the front door to the back door, from the basement to the attic. Call anytime for a free estimate on drywall, plumbing, electrical, doors, windows, and decks. Call Steve for repairs, remodels, paint jobs, etc. (918) 636-2376 Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 14th year serving Tulsa Continued

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seniors. 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/ cleaning. Roof, tile, and drywall repair. Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394. Bathroom Safety Specialists Maintain your independence. Feel secure in your home with a new walk-in tub/ shower, grab bars, ramps, etc. Also, windows, siding, sunrooms, kitchens and patio covers. Large or small jobs. 35 years experience. Call about our senior and veterans specials and discounts. Insured. Top quality work with fair prices. Freed Contractors, Inc. (918) 939-9713 Big C’s Plumbing Services Your one stop Plumbing Shop! Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now. BJ’s Handyman Services I will tighten it, nail it, glue it, paint it, cut it, hang it, change it, assemble it, install it, and do other odd jobs. Quality work at reasonable prices. Our goal is to keep your costs low. Life member of Handyman Club of America. Serving seniors since 2005. We now accept all major credit/debit cards. Call BJ at (539) 777-2915. This is a local call. Bumgartner Plumbing Licensed, with over 30 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour. No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. # 82750. (918) 355-4747 Burton Painting and Floors Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes. Decks, fences, cabinets, and floors. Acid staining of concrete floors, patios, and driveways. Free estimates. 23 years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured. (918) 378-2858 Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, remodeling, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs. Special needs: grab bars, ramps, hand rails, door alterations to accommodate wheelchairs, handicap fixtures. Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured. (918) 636-6849

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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. Familyowned and operated. (918) 437-8101 Extreme Painting Any house painted inside or out $600. Must be under 1,700 sq. ft. We furnish preparation, references, free estimates. Call (918) 605-0967. 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) 630-0734. Home Improvements We install custom made energy efficient replacement windows that will totally eliminate the outside heat and lower ever increasing electric bills. We also remodel kitchens and baths, install roofing, flooring, entry doors and vinyl siding and will remodel or add a room. Those over 55 receive a 15% discount! LIFETIME WINDOWS & SIDING CO. since 1999. We offer services for all of eastern Oklahoma. References furnished. Call Richard for a free quote. (918) 261-9999 Hutson’s Handyman Service Carpentry. Painting. Home repair. Basic plumbing. Sheet rock – new and repair. Storm doors and windows. Install ceiling fans. Clean and repair rain guttering. $15 service call charge. $35/hour. 10% senior discount. What do you need done? Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 835-8205 or (918) 645-5761 Tornado Heating and Air Conditioning A/C not cooling like it should? Give us a call today for prompt service. Increase the efficiency of your A/C with our $50.00 tune up special. The most affordable rates, and a senior and caregiver discount. 30 plus years of experience, 24/7 quality service. OK license 8329, bonded, and insured. (918) 231-8035 Z&J Remodeling No job is too big or small. Painting, carpentry work, roofing, room additions, decks, sheet rock, carpet & carpet repairs, storm damage repairs and more. Free estimates and insured. (918) 629-1903. 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 MEDICAL CARE Anderson HomeCare Private pay medical services available in your home: Insulin and other injectables, tube feedings and care, medication management, ostomy care, foley management, foot care, custodial care including Continued

bathing. We will treat or make referrals for you. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection.(918) 794-8819. 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. Mineral, Oil/Gas Appraisals Have your mineral rights, oil/gas interests appraised (fair market value) by a Certified Mineral Appraiser. (918) 663-3074. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Personal Bathtub Lift Chair Automatically lifts and lowers with ease. Maintain your Independence without an expensive and laborious bathroom remodel. Lightweight, easy to insert and remove. Battery operated. Fits any standard tub. Up to 300 pounds capacity. Delivered to your home. Call Oklahoma’s Representative (575) 740-0992 PERSONAL ASSISTANCE Accomplished Help at Home Former owner and administrator of Oklahoma state licensed facility. Help in home management coordinating your needs. Cooking, light housekeeping, transportation to doctors’ appointments. I value your dignity with respect. Excellent references. Adjustable fee according to situation. (918)728-5489 or (918) 270-1671. Bobbi and Bob’s Personal Assistance The Warshaw Group: errands, personal/medical appointments, shopping, personal business assistance, budget management, bill payment, liaison for clients with physicians, hospitals and healthcare insurance professionals, medical insurance paperwork, organizing services. Contact Bobbi Warshaw at (918) 747-3807 or Bob Warshaw at (918) 852-5301 website: www.errands-to-go. com, email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net. Christian Service Non-medical service. Housecleaning and cooking available for you. I can take you to your various appointments. 13 years of service. Bonded. For more information call Charles at (918) 813-2750. 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. Mail Stacking Up? Do you have trouble seeing to write checks? No family close by to help? Confused about your income or expenses? I will pay your bills, setup deposits, correspond with insurers, accountants, bankers, doctors, brokers and creditors. Organize information for your taxes. Monitor all accounts for fraud. Notarize your legal papers. Bonded and insured. FREE initial consultation. Senior Money Manager - Call Sherry (918) 625-2001

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EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems. Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service. Very affordable with no long-term commitment. Locally owned and operated. (918) 2980500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277

Property Management & Maintenance Over 40 years experience in property management and maintenance. I help my clients to keep their expenses down and their profits UP. I will help get rid of all your frustrations and headaches. Call Steve at (918) 636-2376 to see how he can help you to maximize the benefits of your property.

HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office in Tulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your own home, where you are most comfortable. Call (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). www.halomedicalalarms.com PERSONAL SERVICES Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Can’t get out? Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. A Mane Event hairstyling and tanning service for the entire family. 35 years experience. Senior specials for haircuts, perms, and color. In-shop special: Haircut $7 for first time customers in shop ONLY. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Yale at 937 S. Canton Ave. (918) 834-2686 Darlene’s Salon Services Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. Wet sets, blow drying, back combing, perms, colors, and cuts. Manicures and pedicures available. This month’s special: haircut OR shampoo and set for $12. First time clients only with this ad. Come see us at Highland Plaza, 5661 E. 41st St. (Corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440 Dawn’s Cleaning Service NO JOB TOO BIG. NO JOB TOO SMALL. Dawn does it all. A girl Friday. Cleaning, yard work, picking up things at the store. A companion, a lunch and so much more. Over 10 years cleaning experience, rates based on the type of duty. Call (307) 275-4054 or (918) 949-4481. Detlef’s Master American European Hair Design Established 1964. Precision cuts, color corrections, perms by design from sensible to sensational. Former owner of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Miss Jackson’s Salon and Coiffures Continental Salon. Catering to classy and mature styles for ladies and gentlemen. Monday – Saturday. Call (918) 663-8779. 4833 South Sheridan, Suite 405A in Fountain Plaza. By appointment only. Massage Therapy is great for pain, injury recovery, stress, joint mobility, increased energy, circulation and restful sleep! Licensed therapist with 14 years’ experience. Special Introductory Offer of 3 – one hour appointments for only $99! Offices at 6019 South 66th East Avenue, Suite 206, Tulsa, OK 74145. Call Summer for appointment at (918) 955-4536 or email hanks463@ gmail.com. Single appointments also available.

SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP Single Seniors (60+) Are you over 60, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun loving group of single seniors over 60. We meet every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Western Sizzlin, 6510 East 21st Street. We eat at 3:30 have a short meeting and the play cards or dominoes. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Bob at (918) 371-4367 or Nancy at (918) 341-3375 TRAVEL Affordable Motor Coach Tours 2014 SEPTEMBER 10-18: Grand CanyonHoover Dam-Petrified Forest-Valley of Fire Park-Route 66 Museum-Mohave History & Art-Quarter Horse Hall of Fame. $835 DECEMBER 2-4: Christmas in Branson 5 Shows $305. $75 Deposit per trip. Junkets by Jill Travel. (918) 407-9031. Junketsbyjill.com Shades of Ireland...Summer of 2015 You are invited to join other Tulsans on a 10 day tour of Ireland, a popular European tour offered by Collette Vacations. Highlights include Castle Stay, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, Waterford Crystal, Kilkenny, Dublin and much more. For more information visit www.collettevacations.com/link/604177 or call Jerry Riley at (918) 645-3579. The Travel Group Fun day trips from Tulsa! Crystal Bridges Art Museum in Bentonville, September 26 - Cost: $119. War Eagle Craft Fair October 17, world’s largest with 3 fairs in one, hundreds of unique items. Cost: $107. Both trips include dinner on return. Call for information: (918) 494-0649 www.thetravelgroup.biz Travel Tours Joins Village Tours Travel Tours is proud to announce that we are part of the VILLAGE TOURS family. Our name has changed but the same great service remains plus we now have a greater range of tour offerings, buses, and services. Visit us on our website at www.villagetours.net or give us a call to learn more. Put the date of July 10 at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on your calendar. Village Tours will be hosting a Social & Free Concert to be held at the Wyndham Hotel. Please RSVP at (918) 485-4595. TRANSPORTATION

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|| CLASSIFIEDS || companion for traveling; rates negotiable. Call Patricia! (918) 437-3456 or (918) 855-2302 My Driver Transportation Service Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post ofﬁce, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to and from bed. Senior sitting. Also, small breed dog boarding. 20 years experience. CLEET certiﬁed and licensed. References. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929 Transportation for You! I can take you to and from any of your appointments or places that you would like to go. Available for your schedule. Timely and Reliable. Call for my transportation services at (918) 282-1617. Travel Made Easy Motor home with lift and driver available for short in-state or long out-of-state trips. Seats 6 comfortably. Cross country patient transfer or sightseeing. Also available for rent: powerchair for shopping, hospital visits, etc. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929 WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE Mr. Alfred Window Cleaning Service Over 15 years of experience cleaning various types of residential and commercial windows. Better Business Bureau accredited business. Reasonable rates. Serving the Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and Jenks areas. Call between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, to schedule a free estimate. (918) 893-2983 Window Cleaning Let us help you with Spring Cleaning! Window cleaning and will do odd jobs including gutter cleaning. Free Estimates. Insured. References Available. Call Rex at (918) 510-0091 or (918) 895-1668.

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LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | July 2014

LIFEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vintage Newsmagazine | July 2014