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November 2, 2016 National Family Caregiver Month - Celebrate a Caregiver Today ! Page 1 of 20
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November 1 – December 7
2017 Part D
Enrollment Period
Medicare Part D Assistance Clinics
Trained counselors will provide unbiased, easy-to-understand
information to help you compare Medicare Part D plans, and Assist in selecting or changing your drug
coverage for 2017.
Appointments
available between:
9:00 am –
4:00 pm
LIFE Senior Services
Central 5950 E. 31st Street
Tulsa, OK
LIFE Senior Services
Medicare Assistance Program (MAP)
Service is FREE Appointments are required
To RSVP: Call MAP at LIFE at (918) 664-9000 or toll free (866) 664-9009
Tuesday
November 1
A.W.A.R.E. Luncheon
The Alliance of Women for Alzheimer's Research and Education (AWARE) is a movement to raise awareness of the effect Alzheimer's disease has on women. AWARE partners pledge and annual level of support that allows the Oklahoma Chapter to provide critical care to more than 62,000 Oklahomans living with Alzheimer's while fueling the scientific research needed to end this disease forever.
11:30 am –
1:00 pm
Alliance of Women for Alzheimer’s
Research & Education
This luncheon is currently at capacity.
You may still contact:
Diane Powell at [email protected] to learn more about AWARE or inquire about making a pledge.
1st & 3rd Tuesdays
November 1 & 15
Caregivers, Coffee and
Conversation
10:00 am –
11:30 am
Christ United Methodist
Church 3515 S. Harvard - Rm 134
Tulsa, OK
Morton Comprehensive Health Services
For Information & to RSVP:
Martha Rains - Caregiver Program Coordinator [email protected] or
(918) 295-6154
Tulsa City/County TRIAD Calendar of Events – November 2016
TRIAD’s vision for preventing neglect, abuse, exploitation and fraud is to promote the financial, health and social wellbeing of seniors & disabled adults.
Seniors retain their
right to vote!
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Date
Educational Events &
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Time
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Tuesdays
November 1,8,15 & 22
Seniors & Caregivers
HEALTHY BRAIN,
HEALTHY MIND
This program is designed to help individuals understand many different techniques that help maintain a healthy brain which is vital for good mental health.
2:00 pm
Broken Arrow Library 3600 South Chestnut
Broken Arrow, OK
Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative
To register, call Devon Murray, Education Specialist
at 1-888 (616) 8161 or email at [email protected].
Take-home materials will be provided of the
information that is covered in each class.
Tuesdays
November 1,8,15, 22 & 29
X
“Looking For My
Silver Lining”
Moore’s Southlawn Grief Support Group
Based on Dr. T David Willet’s book, Silverlining”.
In-depth sessions provide a sharing of four life principles that explain painful experiences, outlines the range of emotions and encourages grieving on your terms.
4:00 pm –
5:00 pm
Moore’s Southlawn Chapel
9350 East 51st Street Tulsa, OK
Prepare for life’s future
storms
Moore Funeral Homes & Fitzgerald
Funeral Service
Facilitated by Elaine Moore Jones & Jeffrey Tutt
Free workshop. Supplies & materials included.
Refreshments provided.
For information & to RSVP (918) 663-2233
Starts:
Wednesday November 2
Buried in Treasures Workshop
This is a structured 15-session
workshop for individuals interested in addressing their disorganization,
clutter and/or hoarding.
6:00 pm –
7:30 pm
Brookside Library 1207 E. 45th Place
Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Community Hoarding Task Force
TRIAD * LIFE Senior Services * MHAOK
Registration: Susan Williams (918) 269-4353 or
Joyce Lynch (479) 524-5825 Closed to new participants on Nov 16th
Mondays
Wednesdays & Fridays
Aqua Mobility
12:45 pm
University Village
8555 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK
University Village Retirement Community
Monthly Fee: Non-residents - $30.00 per month
For information call: (918) 442-4600.
Thursday
November 3
Family Group
A free, family friendly night of games and ice cream. This group helps families address their grief together, and learn how to cope in healthy ways.
6:00 pm –
7:30 pm
The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Suite 200
Tulsa, OK
The Tristesse Grief Center
Please call (918) 587-1200
This Group is open to both Grief Center clients and
the community at large.
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Thursday
November 3
CEU’s Available
A POSITIVE APPROACH TO
ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA WITH TEEPA SNOW
Teepa Snow, MS,OTRIL,FAOTA is a nationally renowned certified occupational therapist and dementia expert. She has over 30 years of experience as a dementia care and dementia education specialist.
Changing resistance to care to participation in care.
Person centered care planning.
What do I do, I’m all alone, and now I am it?
Learning to let it go and live in the moment
8:00 am –
4:00 pm
Registration 8:00 am
Event Starts
8:45 am
Asbury Methodist Church
Venue 68 6767 S Mingo Road
Tulsa, OK
Attendees: Anyone involved with
Alzheimer and dementia care, as a professional, or as a caregiver to your family
member.
Senior Helpers - LIFE Senior Services
Cost of $10 per person for the all day event including breakfast and lunch. Register at (918) 574-2273.
Cost of 5.25 CE’s $29 per person for the all day event including breakfast and lunch. CE’s offered; RN/LPN, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CCMC, long term care administrator, home care administrator, hospice administrator
For more information on the event and sponsorships, contact Cheryl Doyle at [email protected].
Services provided at the Low Vision Center include: Safe & Independent Living; Computer Assisted Techno-logy; Community Outreach Programs; & Retail Store.
Tulsa Low Vision Center
5986 S. Yale Avenue Tulsa, OK 74135
NewView OK – Tulsa
Through a collaboration with the Lesley L. Walls Vision Center at NSU-Broken Arrow, NewView Tulsa is able to offer low vision rehabilitation services to all of northeastern Oklahoma. .
Thursday
November 3
Hope for the Holidays
Grieving the loss of a loved one and find yourself saddened by the thought of the approaching holiday season?
Learn how holiday traditions can be changed, simplified, or adjusted to assist you in dealing with the painful absence of your loved ones
6:00 pm –
7:30 pm
The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Suite 200
Tulsa, OK
The Tristesse Grief Center
To register: (918) 587-1200
www.thegriefcenter.org
Fee: $10 per person
Discover helpful ideas for coping with the emotions surrounding the holiday season
Take part in a candle-lighting activity to honor your memories and traditions and grant yourself permission to adapt.
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Thursday
November 3
Friday November 4
2016 ODMHSAS Prevention &
Recovery Conference “Finding the Bright Spots”
This event will bring together local, state and national leaders to discuss best practices and promising practices in the areas of prevention, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, recovery and overall wellness.
Norman Embassy Suites 2501 Conference Drive
Norman, OK
Training Institute
Registration Fee: $145 per day
For more details visit & to register:
https://ok.gov/odmhsas/
Thursday
November 3
Coming Together to End
Elder Abuse!
Opening remarks from community
leaders: 8 :30 am-9:00 am
Tulsa Against Abuse in Later Life
Kick-Off Event
Free interactive training seminar
Collaborative opportunity to learn more about the grant and discuss elder abuse
National trainers: Ann Turner, Elder Victims Services & Advocacy Coordinator, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), and Lisa G. Furr, State of Virginia Office of the Attorney General will present an elder abuse case study.
8 :30 am 12:30 pm
Lexus of Tulsa
Community Room 4210 South Memorial
Tulsa, OK
Valet Parking
Our community has received a grant from the Department of Justice to coordinate our response to elders experi- encing abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.
Domestic Violence Intervention Services
RSVP to Sherry Hooker
Abuse in Later Life Project Coordinator: Phone: (918) 508-2706 or Email: [email protected]
Seating is limited - RSVP deadline was October 28th.
Starbucks Coffee and Krispy Kreme Donuts
will be served!!!
DVIS, a Tulsa Area United Way agency, is the only nonprofit agency in Tulsa, Okla., and the surrounding
communities to provide comprehensive intervention and prevention services to men, women and children affected
by domestic and sexual violence.
Parkinson’s Support Groups
Visit the APDA website: http://okparkinsons.com
Click on Calendar & Events
Bartlett-Carnegie Public
Library – Sapulpa: 4th Wed – (918) 248-8248
Broken Arrow Senior Center: 2nd Friday – (918) 258-7033
Owasso Community Center: 4th Thurs.- (918) 671-4467
American Parkinson Disease Association
For more information:
Jenny Johnson, Executive Director, APDA Oklahoma (918) 747-3747
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Every Thursday &
Saturday
Thursdays Nov. 3,10,17 & 24
Saturdays Nov. 5,12,19 & 26
Rock Steady Boxing Tulsa
This non-contact, boxing-inspired
fitness routine is proving to dramatically improve the ability of
people with Parkinson’s to live independent lives.
10:30 am – 11:30 am
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Hurricane Training Center
9732 E. 55th Place Tulsa, OK
Rock Steady Boxing Tulsa
For questions or interest in participation, please contact Kinny Spotwood (918) 814-7107. You must call to register for the classes and free evaluation. It is encouraged to discuss your
participation in RSB with your physician.
First
Thursday of each Month
November 3
Drawing on Memories
This free program is designed for those with an early stage diagnosis of Alzheimer's and dementia to engage the mind through hands-on art activities.
Individuals from surrounding counties:
Kiefer, Mounds & Kellyville are welcome to participate.
1:00 pm –
2:00 pm
Sapulpa Senior Citizens
Center 515 E Dewey Avenue
Sapulpa, OK
Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma &
RSVP of Tulsa
For more information, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 272-3900 or
www.alz.org/Oklahoma
Instructor: Karen Curran (918) 557-6389
First
Thursday of each Month
November 3
Tulsa Young Onset Parkinson’s Support Group
Were you or a loved one diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease before the age of 55? Are you interested in learning more about topics for those working, raising families, and involved socially in the community? This group is for you.
6:30 pm
Hardesty Regional Library
8316 E 93rd Street Tulsa, OK
To register & for more Information call
Melanie Black (918) 808-4465
Every Other Thursdays
November 3 & 17
Creek County Caregiver’s
Connection Support Group
4:30 pm
Sapulpa First Presbyterian
Church Library 410 East Lee Sapulpa, OK
(Use “Chapel” door north entrance
on Lee Street)
Oasis Sapulpa Adult Day Services
Respite Care Available upon request by
OASIS Sapulpa To RSVP or for more information call:
(918) 224-0410
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Friday
November 4
Holiday Health Fair
Health screenings, demonstrations, fun activities, educational information, door prizes, and refreshments!
10:00 am –
1:00 pm
Oxford Glen Memory Care
Residence 11113 E. 103 Street North
Owasso, OK
Oxford Glen Memory Care
FREE and open to the public
For information: (918) 376-4810
Fridays
November 4,11 & 18
Seniors & Caregivers
HEALTHY BRAIN,
HEALTHY MIND
This program is designed to help individuals understand many different techniques that help maintain a healthy brain which is vital for good mental health.
10:30 am
Broken Arrow Library 300 West Broadway Broken Arrow, OK
Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative
To register, call Devon Murray, Education Specialist
at 1-888 (616) 8161 or email at [email protected].
Take-home materials will be provided of the
information that is covered in each class.
Saturday
November 5
ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS DAY
Join the Tulsa Golden Hurricane for
Alzheimer's Awareness Day!
7:00 pm Kick Off
H.A. Chapman Stadium
3112 E. 8th Street Tulsa, OK
VS
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
East Caroline Pirates
For ticket information, visit: www.tulsahurricane.com/football
All fans are encouraged to wear blue.
Sunday
November 6
Caregiver Celebration Event
Family caregivers have immense responsibilities. This event offers an afternoon of food, fun, fitness and support: Lunch – massages - tai chi - laughter exercise - as well as an opportunity to discuss your situation with other caregivers.
11:00 am –
2:00 pm
LIFE Senior Services
3106 S. Juniper Avenue Broken Arrow, OK
LIFE Senior Services
Cost: Free. Reservations requested: Call Mickey Hinds at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Reservations required. RSVP by November 2.
Free respite care available.
RSVP is the social connection and
volunteer service one-stop location for seniors 55+.
RSVP of Tulsa has established partnerships with over 180 local non-profit and public agencies within their three-county region – Tulsa, Creek & Wagoner.
Contact [email protected] or (918) 280-8656 to schedule a personal appointment to explore meaningful community service opportunities.
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Date
Educational Events &
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Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Mondays
Nov 7 & 21 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month
Oasis Tulsa
Caregiver Support Group
1:00 pm –
2:30 pm
Oasis Adult Day Services
Park Place Building, Ste.400
Large Conference Room
5525 E. 51st Street
Tulsa, OK
Oasis Adult Day Services
For information call: (918) 749-6969
First & Third Mondays of each Month November 7 & 21
Pilates Overcoming Parkinson’s
Instructor Anette McDougal provides exciting, fun, and paced Pilates classes for those with Parkinson’s, their spouses and caregivers. Attendees participate at their own individual level.
3:00 pm
The Gardens
1165 Brenner Road Sapulpa, OK
Phoenix Rehab & The Gardens of Sapulpa
$5 per session per person To register & information call The Gardens at:
(918) 224-0660 or
Jennifer Johnson, Executive Director, APDA at (918) 747-3747 for more for details or to sponsor.
Mondays & Wednesdays
OASIS Navigators Club
Peggy Marsh: Facilitator
Provides physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual support to individuals with early onset Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias.
10:00 am –
2:00 pm
Oasis - Tulsa
5525 E 51st Street Tulsa, OK
Oasis Adult Day Services
First session is free of charge. $45 per
session afterward. For registration & information call at:
OASIS at (918) 749-6969 or
www.oasisads.org
Tuesdays
November 8,15 & 29
Mondays November 14 & 28
Grief Journey Group
A general loss group open to adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. This Group is also open to those who have already completed a group who wish to reconnect and continue their grief journey with others.
1:00 pm –
2:00 pm
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Suite 200
Tulsa, OK
The Tristesse Grief Center
Fee event. Donations appreciated.
To register: (918) 587-1200 www.thegriefcenter.org
Tuesdays November 8 & 22 2nd & 4th of the Month
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren Support Group
6:30 pm
Asbury United Methodist
Church 6767 S Mingo - Room 1508
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Ability Resources
Free childcare for kids under 12
Call Sandie Sullivan for information (918) 381-1931
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Sponsor &
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Tuesday
November 8
Senior Seminar
Self-Defense at Any Age
Join Brandon and Lisa Bennett, owners of Relentless Training Concepts, to learn about awareness, safety and managing known and unknown threats.
10:00 am –
11:30 pm
LIFE Senior Services
3106 S. Juniper Avenue Broken Arrow, OK
LIFE Senior Services
Cost: Free. Reservations requested:
Call Mickey Hinds at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Tuesdays November 8 & 22
2nd & 4th of the Month Caregivers & Seniors
Laughter Yoga Club
Looking for improved physical and mental health? Laughter Yoga is an easy, fun, new and exciting exercise for improved physical & mental health.
1:00 pm –
2:00 pm
LaFortune Recreation Center
5202 S. Hudson Avenue Tulsa, OK
LIFE Senior Services
Cost: Free. Reservations requested:
Call Mickey Hinds at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Second Tuesday of each Month November 8
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Open to persons with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or dementia issues.
Complimentary refreshments provided.
1:00 pm –
2:00 pm
Autumn Leaves of Tulsa
7807 S. Mingo Road Tulsa, OK
Autumn Leaves of Tulsa
RSVP to Anthony Fleming at (918) 249-1300 or
Wednesdays &
Fridays
Watercolor Class: Beginner to
Advanced
9:00 am –
11:00 am
Broadmoor Retirement
Community 8205 E. 22nd St. Tulsa, OK
Broadmoor Retirement Community
Free – all materials supplied
RSVP (918) 622-2151
Second Tuesday of each Month November 8
Drawing on Memories
“Art Explorations”
A free program designed for individuals with Early to Middle stage Alzheimer’s and their care partners, and will include a gallery discussion of specific art pieces followed by a hands-on, interactive activity that includes both individual and group participation. A teaching artist facilitates the sessions.
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Thomas Gilcrease Museum
1400 North Gilcrease Rd Tulsa, OK
Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma &
Gilcrease Museum
For information & registration contact:
LaShondia Horn, Alzheimer’s Early Stage Coordinator at:
(918) 392-5014 or [email protected]
Snacks & beverages provided.
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Time
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Sponsor &
Contact Information
Second Tuesday of each Month November 8
Digging Out Support Group
Family & friends desiring to help a love one manage clutter
& disorganization.
11:30 am –
1:00 pm
Improving Lives Counseling
Center 6216 S Lewis Ste. 102
Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Community Hoarding Task Force
TRIAD * LIFE Senior Services * MHAOK
Pre-Registration: Patrice Lott - (918) 629-4828
Wednesday November 9
MCHS * Tulsa Police
Department * Tulsa County Sheriff’s
Office
Tulsa City/County TRIAD
Monthly Meeting Faciliator: Laura Dempsey-Polan Focus: Emergency housing for vulnerable adults and the homeless.
2:30 pm
Morton Comprehensive
Health Services Conference Room 3
1334 North Lansing Avenue Tulsa, OK
Tulsa City/County TRIAD
RSVP to:
Brenda Haesloop – [email protected]
Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRIADTulsa
Second Wednesday of each Month November 9
Caregiver Support Group
APDA has partnered with Forest Hills Assisted Living to provide our Broken Arrow Caregiver Support Group. This is not specific to Parkinson's Disease and is for Caregivers to come and learn from one another.
3:00 pm
Forest Hills Assisted Living
4304 W Houston Street Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Forest Hills Assisted Living
Support Group Leader: Tammy Harvey
RSVP by calling: (918) 254- 1700 ext: 1019
Open to all Caregivers.
Wednesday November 9
Senior Seminar
LaFortune Brown Bag Series:
Find Your Volunteer Personality The benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, your family and your community. The right match can help you reduce stress, find friends, reach out to the community, learn new skills and even advance your career. Volunteering can also help protect your mental and physical health. This presentation includes an interactive process that helps you identify how to find that perfect match.
11:30 am –
12:30 pm
LaFortune Recreation Center,
5202 S. Hudson Avenue Tulsa, OK
LIFE Senior Services
Cost: Free. Reservations requested:
Call Mickey Hinds at (918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or
www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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Date
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Time
Location
Sponsor &
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Second
Wednesday of each Month
November 9
Welcome Wednesday @
Clarehouse
Tour the facility and learn about their loving home environment, end-of-life
care & access to hospice.
11:30 am –
12:30 pm
Clarehouse
7617 South Mingo Road Tulsa, OK
Complimentary Lunch
RSVP by the Monday prior to the Wednesday you plan to attend to:
Stacy at (918) 893-6150 or [email protected]
Wednesdays
November 9
December 14 ,
“CREATIVE LIVING SERIES” ARTS
PROGRAM INSPIRES SENIORS
Participants will explore how people interpret, think about and respond to different types of artwork through conversation & hands-on art making.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Philbrook Museum
2727 S. Rockford Road Tulsa, OK
LIFE Senior Services Philbrook Museum
Fee: $10 per person
For more information & to register:
Call (918) 749-7941 or my.philbrook.org
Second Wednesday of each Month November 9
Tulsa East Parkinson’s Support Group
Featuring speakers and topics focused on Parkinson’s Disease. Family members are encouraged to attend.
3:30 am 5:00 pm
Martin Regional Library
2601 South Garnett Tulsa OK
For more information:
Call Matt Morton at (918) 877-2704 or [email protected]
Thursday
November 10
HOUSING 101
Whether you are an apartment manager, leasing agent, landlord or renter, it is important to know your rights and responsibilities. Learn what the experts have to say about housing regulations: 1. International Property Maintenance Code 2. Oklahoma Residential Landlord- Tenant Law 3. Fair Housing Act – Protection from Discrimination
8:30 am –
12:30 pm
Tulsa Health Department
Room 200 Prothro Auditorium 5051 S. 129th E. Avenue
Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Health Department Legal Aid Services of OK
FREE to attend but space is limited to the first 150 who register.
Call (918) 595-4200 or
Deadline to register: November 3rd
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Date
Educational Events &
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Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Second
Thursday of each Month
November 10
Caregiver Support Group
6:30 pm
Heritage Methodist Church 5300 E Kenosha Avenue
Room 202 Broken Arrow, OK
Brookdale Broken Arrow
For more details & to RSVP:
(918) 704-2058
Thursday
November 10
Alzheimer's Association
Appreciation Event for Caregivers
Caregivers taking care of loved ones with a dementia disease.
Boxed lunches, door prizes, give-aways, staff on-site for resource and counseling.
11:30 am –
1:30 pm
Central Center in Centennial Park
1028 E. 6th Street Tulsa, OK
Come & Go
RSVP’S Required.
To register for the event and reserve your boxed
lunch: contact Erin Powell, (918) 392-5018.
Thursday
November 10
BIG BAND WWII PARTY
Join us to give tribute and honor to all
of our brave veterans and dance & dine with our big band orchestra.
4:00 pm
Town Village Tulsa
8222 S Yale Avenue Tulsa, OK
Town Village
Tulsa Senior Living
Please RSVP 918-493-1200 or
email: [email protected]
Thursday November 10
Senior and Caregiver Seminar
Legal Tools for Advance Planning
Catherine Welsh, JD, from Welsh & McGough PLLC will explain the planning tools that promote a person’s right to make decisions about their healthcare and personal assets. Learn about Advance Directives, Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trusts, Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders and avoiding Probate.
9:30 am – 11:30 am
LIFE Senior Services 3106 S. Juniper Avenue
Broken Arrow
LIFE Senior Services
Cost: Free. Reservations requested:
Call Mickey Hinds at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Ask about free respite for this program.
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Second
Thursday of each Month
November 10
Tulsa Hearing Helpers
Support Group Total Source for Hearing-loss
& Access
For individuals who have lost hearing later in life.
10:00 am –
11:30 am
TSHA
8740 East 11th Street Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Source for Hearing-loss and Access
Cost: FREE
RSVP to: (918) 832-8742 or Email Diana at [email protected]
www.tsha.cc
Saturday
November 12
A SNEAK PREVIEW
Hard Hat Event
Guided tours into the building that is in
progress – Food, drinks, deserts & music provided.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
BELLAROSE
18001 E. 51st Street Tulsa, OK
(51st & Lynn Lane)
BELLAROSE Cottages • Independent Living Assisted Living ▪ Memory Care
Open to the public Valet parking available
Call (918) 355-0151 to put your name on our VIP list!
Mondays
November 14,21
& 28
Spouse Loss Group
Comfort, support and information for
adults who have experienced the death of a Spouse/Partner.
6:00 pm –
7:30 pm
The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Suite 200
Tulsa, OK
The Tristesse Grief Center
Fee: $60.00 if prepaid or $15.00 per session. First time participants required to attend a one-on-one orientation appointment before joining group.
For information or to register: (918) 587-1200 or thegriefcenter.org
Tuesday
November 15
POLST CONTINUING EDUCATION
Physician Ordered Life Sustaining Treatment
POLST is a new end-of-life tool in Oklahoma. We will explore the who/what/when/where/how of POLST, how it works with other advance planning documents, and how it benefits patients and families. Presented by: Jan Slater, JD, MBA, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Center for Healthcare Improvement.
8:15 am –
12:15 pm
LIFE Senior Services
3106 S. Juniper Avenue Broken Arrow, OK
LIFE Senior Services
Three hours of CEs, including one hour of ethics, will be available for RN/LPN, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CCMC,
Long-Term Care Admin., Home Care Admin. & Hospice Admin.
Early-bird price • $29 (through November 4) Regular price • $39 Registration Required
To Register: Mickey Hinds at (918) 664-9000, ext. 8325 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Tuesday
November 15
Caregivers, Coffee & Conversation
2:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Woodland Village 131 E. 9th Street
Bristow, OK
Morton Comprehensive Health Services
For Information & to RSVP: Martha Rains - Caregiver Program Coordinator
[email protected] or (918) 295-6154
Third Tuesday of each Month
November 15
Drawing on Memories
“Art Focus”.
Individuals with Early to Middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease & their caregivers engage the mind and imagination through hands-on art activities and looking at art. Facilitated by a Philbrook artist.
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 South Rockford Rd
Tulsa, OK
Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma &
Philbrook Museum of Art
For information & registration contact:
LaShondia Horn, Alzheimer’s Early Stage Coordinator at:
(918) 392-5014 or [email protected]
Fourth Tuesday of each Month
November 15 Due to the holiday
Saint Simeon’s Parkinson’s
Swim Group Complimentary swim for individuals with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. Guidelines will be provided to insure each attendee is able to participate.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm –
Saint Simeon’s
Wellness Center 3701 Martin Luther King Jr.
Blvd Tulsa, OK
Saint Simeon’s Senior Living & American
Parkinson Disease Association
RSVP by Nov 11 – (918) 794-1905 or Mary Nole at [email protected]
Third Tuesday of each Month November 15
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Coffee Chat Discuss issues with others for encouragement and a close-knit group atmosphere for those struggling with many of the same challenges. Knowledgeable facilitators will be available.
10:00 am –
11:00 am
Oxford Glen Memory Care
Senquility Room 11113 E. 103rd St. North
Owasso, OK
Oxford Glen Memory Care
RSVP to Brittni Bullard @ (918) 891-0969 or
Coffee & snacks will be provided.
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Wednesday November 16
Caregivers, Coffee & Conversation
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges
815 S Utica Avenue Tulsa, OK
Morton Comprehensive Health Services
For Information & to RSVP: Martha Rains - Caregiver Program Coordinator
[email protected] or (918) 295-6154
Wednesday
November 16
Professional
Cinema and Bibliotherapy in
Grief Work
Presenter: Alissa Drescher, LPC, Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying
and Bereavement
9:00 am –
12:00 pm
The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Suite 200
Tulsa, OK
The Tristesse Grief Center
To register: (918) 587-1200 or
www.thegriefcenter.org
3 CE’s - $35.00
Wednesday
November 16
“ How to Survive the Wild World of
Caregiving”
9:00 am –
11:00 am
Broken Arrow Seniors
Conference Room 1800 S. Main
Broken Arrow, OK
Morton Comprehensive Health Services
For Information & to RSVP:
Martha Rains - Caregiver Program Coordinator [email protected] or
(918) 295-6154
Wednesday
November 16
Professional
Does Heaven Have WIFI? Grief and
Mourning in the Digital Age
Texting, tweeting and posting: the new language of grief. Join us as we explore the complex landscape of digital grief and the impact mourning online has on a grieving family. Presenter: Alissa Drescher, LPC, Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement
2:00 pm –
4:00 pm
The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Suite 200
Tulsa, OK
The Tristesse Grief Center
To register: (918) 587-1200 or
www.thegriefcenter.org
2 CE’s - $25.00
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Thursday
November 17
“How to Avoid Scams and Fraud”
Presented by:
Jim Robison, UMB Bank
10:00 am
Saint Simeon’s
Smith Conference Room 3701 Martin Luther King, Jr.
Blvd. Tulsa, OK
Saint Simeon’s Senior Living
RSVP to Lindsay Morris – (918) 794-1945 or
Thursday November 17
Tulsa Community Hoarding Task
Force Meeting
Task Force members, Facilitators, Co-Facilitators and any additional
interested parties.
2:00 pm
MHAOK Yale Apartments
4650 E. Admiral Place Tulsa, OK
(Yale & Admiral)
Tulsa Community Hoarding Task Force TRIAD *
LIFE Senior Services * MHAOK
Contact LIFE Senior Services Senior Line for more information regarding the Task Force and Buried In
Treasure & Unburied in Treasure Groups at: (918) 664-9000
Thursday
November 17
Caregiving, Coffee & Conversation
9:30 am –
11:00 am
Morton Comprehensive
Health Services Conference Room 3
1334 N. Lansing Avenue Tulsa, OK
(Pine and Lansing)
Morton Comprehensive Health Services
For Information:
Martha Rains - Caregiver Program Coordinator [email protected] or
(918) 295-6154
Thursday
November 17
Caregiver Seminar
Caregiving 2.0
Do you need guidance for safe bathing, lifting and transferring of your loved one? This program offers information and demonstrations with a licensed occupational therapist, as well as practical resources that can keep you and your loved one safe in the home.
3:30 pm –
5:30 pm
LIFE Senior Services
3106 S. Juniper Avenue Broken Arrow
LIFE Senior Services
Cost: Free. Reservations requested:
Call Mickey Hinds at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Ask about free respite for this program.
Third Thursday of each Month November 17
Elder Care Parkinson’s Support Group
5:00 pm
Elder Care
1223 Swan Drive Bartlesville, OK
For more information: Call (918) 877-2704
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Thursday
November 17
Living with Alzheimer's:
Late Stage Caregivers In the late stage of Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving typically involves new ways of connecting and interacting with the person with the disease. This program provides information about new resources and monitoring care and tips for how to have a meaningful connection with a person with late-stage Alzheimer's & their families.
11:30 am –
1:30 pm
Asbury United Methodist
Church Room 2820
6767 S. Mingo Road Tulsa, OK
Admission is FREE but space is limited
RSVP to: (800) 272-3900
Light refreshments provided.
Third
Thursday of each Month
November 17
Tulsa South East Parkinson’s Support Group
4:00 pm –
5:00 pm
The Scholl Center
4415 S Harvard Avenue Suite 125 Tulsa, OK
Facilitator: Keith Khoo (918) 488-0990
For more information: Call (918) 877-2704 or
Fourth
Thursday of each Month
November 17 Due to the holiday
Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Support Group
Speaker: TBA
Dinner will be provided
6:00 pm –
7:30 pm
Saint Simeon’s
Smith Conference Room 3701 Martin Luther King Jr.
Blvd Tulsa, OK
Saint Simeon’s Senior Living
Co-facilitators: Brenda Haesloop & Glenda Durland
Please RSVP by Nov 11th to Brenda Haesloop (918) 855-1502 - [email protected]
Thursday
November 17
APDA Support Group Holiday Party
All are welcome, even if you don't attend our support groups. Bring a white elephant gift to exchange of less than a $10 value or a side dish or dessert to share.
11:00 am
Town Village Tulsa
8222 S Yale Avenue Tulsa, OK
American Parkinson’s Disease Association OK
To RSVP or if you have questions, please call:
Facilitator: Jenny Johnson, Executive Director, APDA (918) 747-3747
All reservations must be made by 5 pm on Monday, November 14th for final numbers to be turned in to
our host.
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Thursday
November 17
The Basics of Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association will present information on how to prevent and improve the lives of those affected by diabetes. We will also discuss the symptoms of diabetes and how they can often go unnoticed.
6:30 pm
Forest Hills Assisted Living
4304 W. Houston Street Broken Arrow, OK
(on 81st between Garnett
and 129th)
Forest Hills Assisted & Independent Living
Please RSVP by Monday, November 14th to
(918) 250- 1700
Dinner provided.
Fridays November 18
Drawing on Memories
This free program is for persons with Early to Middle Stages of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and their care partners to engage the mind through hands-on art activities.
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
WaterWorks Art Center 1710 Charles Page Blvd
Tulsa, OK
Alzeheimer’s Association Oklahoma
WaterWorks Art Center
Snacks and Beverages provided. RSVP & Information: call (800) 272-3900 or go to
www.alz.org/Oklahoma
Saturday November 19
Creating Independence
Holiday Mart 2016
Shop one of-a-kind artwork created by Center Members!
Items available include:
Garden & Holiday Decorations ▪ Jewelry ▪ Knitted or Crocheted Items ▪
Mosaics ▪ Ornaments ▪ Paintings ▪ Sculptures ▪ Sketches ▪ Stained Glass
9:00 am –
2:00 pm
The Center
815 S. Utica Avenue Tulsa, OK
The Center for Individuals with
Physical Challenges
FREE Admission
Santa will be available from 11:00 am -1:00 pm for $5 pictures!
Tuesday November 22
Caregiver Seminar
Caregiving 101
This workshop is for individuals who are experienced caregivers as well as new to caregiving. Learn the vocabulary of the care world, information & needed to make good decisions.
1:00 pm –
2:00 pm
LIFE Senior Services
North 902 E. Pine Street
Tulsa, OK
Ask about free respite for this program.
LIFE Senior Services
Cost: Free. Reservations requested:
Call Mickey Hinds at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Fourth
Monday of each
Month
November 28
Owasso Caregiver Support Group
APDA partnership with Baptist Village of Owasso. Not Parkinson specific. Goal: “How to become a better Caregiver.”
2:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Baptist Village of Owasso 7410 N 127th E Avenue
Owasso, OK
American Parkinson Disease Association
For information & to register contact:
Nancy Brown, Support Group Leader at (918) 274-8154
Monday
November 28
&
Tuesday November 29
Caregivers
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Workshop
This two day workshop provides an overview of information on dementia and caregiving for anyone providing assistance for an older adult with dementia. Instructors will explain the types of dementia as well as communication techniques and ways to continue independence and self-esteem for the person with dementia.
9:00 am –
3:00 pm
OHAI Caregiver Training
Center 2417 E. 53rd Street
Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma Health Aging Initiative
Cost: $25
To register, call Nancy Brittain at (888) 616-8161, or email her at [email protected].
Registration is required to attend OHAI will provide take-home materials for all
information covered in class.
Monday
November 28
Expert Lecture Series Healthy Aging:
What You Should Know
Dr. Chandini Sharma, MD, board certified in Geriatric Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine will present successful aging tips to help you through your golden years.
5:30 pm
Prairie House
2450 North Stone Ridge Drive Broken Arrow, OK
Prairie House Assisted Living & Memory Care
RSVP to (918) 249-8000 by Friday, November 25.
Refreshments will be served, but seating is limited.
Last
Tuesday of each Month
November 29
Lunch & Learn
Topic: Treating Alzheimer’s Disease &
Related Disorders Speaker: Cathy Sullins, Education, Alzheimer’s Association, will share recent news on the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders as well as other caregiving updates.
12:00 pm –
1:00 pm
Oasis Adult Day Services
Park Place Building, Ste. 300
5525 E. 51st Street
Tulsa, OK
Respite available if needed
Oasis Adult Day Services
Lunch Provided
Please RSVP to Courtney Hicks at [email protected] or
(918) 749-6969
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Last
Tuesday of each
Month
November 29
Caregivers
Caregiver Education Series
Living with Alzheimer's: Late Stage Caregivers
In the late stage of Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving typically involves new ways of connecting and interacting with the person with the disease. This program provides information about new resources and monitoring care and tips for how to have a meaningful connection with a person with late-stage Alzheimer's & their families.
5:30 pm 7:30 pm
Storey Oaks
7210 S. Yale Avenue Tulsa, OK
Storey Oaks Memory Care of Tulsa
Free Event & Open to the Public.
Light dinner & drinks will be provided. RSVP to (918) 591-2525
Opened in
2015
The PACE Program
at LIFE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
LIFE PACE Medical Director
Dr. Thomas Costner
Goal: To keep the elderly in their home.
Services: RN case managers, medical care, physical therapy, speech and occupational therapy, prescriptions, adult day health services, transportation for appointments, nutritional consulting, medical equipment & supplies, caregiver support, home health aides, meals, specialist visits and more.
Save the Date
Friday
December 9
Community Information & Assistance Training (CIAT)
“Alzheimer's Communication
Strategies & Ethics”
Learn about the best ways to communicate with persons with Alzheimer's disease, alternative therapies for persons with dementia, ethics of aging and legal tools. To include music & art therapy options.
8:00 am –
4:00 pm
LIFE Senior Services
3106 S. Juniper Avenue Broken Arrow, OK
LIFE Senior Services
$69 per each individual class.
6 hours CE offered for LCSW, HCA, LPC, LMFT, CCMC, Long-Term Care Admin., RN/LPN; & 3 hours Ethics
For Information : Mickey Hinds at (918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or
Click here to register online Reservations requested by the Monday before
this event.
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Save the Date
2017
Thursday & Friday January 19 & 20
LAUGHTER YOGA CERTIFIED
LEADER TRAINING
This training offers a progressive paradigm of fun, fitness and emotional benefits to behavioral health professionals, activity and recreational professionals, long-term care administrators and LCSW for therapeutic activities
LIFE Senior Services 3106 S. Juniper Ave Broken Arrow, OK
LIFE Senior Services
. The two-day training offers 12 hours of CEs to
LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LTC administrators.
The early bird rate: $225.
To register: Mickey Hinds at (918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or
www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Save the Date
2017
Friday
February 19
Twelfth Annual “Out of Africa”
African American Alzheimer’s Awareness Event
To celebrate and honor
Black History Month
“Healthy Brain Strategies”
An entertainment and education event for the African American Community regarding the increased risk African American’s have of developing Alzheimer’s disease as well as lowering ones chances of ever getting this disease. Refreshments & information provided.
6:00 pm
Program 7:30 pm
Greenwood Cultural Center 322 N Greenwood Avenue
Tulsa, OK.
Alzheimer’s Diversity Outreach Services
Sponsorship Levels:
Partnerships opportunities are available at the $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000 levels.
Brochure Deadline-1/22/2016
For more information regarding sponsorships please contact Beverly Baul, Event Coordinator at
(918) 902-0845 or [email protected]
Seniors Law Enforcement Agencies Senior Care Providers
Please submit calendar information to:
Brenda Haesloop – [email protected] by the 20th
of the month
