Senior living november 2016

Tulsa World Supplement, Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Senior Living e h t e t a Nav i g S e a s o n s g n i g n Cha our Life of Y

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Taking care of caregivers Understanding Social Security retirement benefits Forging deeper bonds with family

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A crowd of more than 400 attended Hillcrest Silver Elite’s “Medicare ABCs & Ds” seminar at the Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills in September.

Medicare open enrollment ends soon Hundreds attended Hillcrest’s educational events to help them prepare Medicare’s open enrollment period for 2017 coverage started Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7.

During this time, those with Medicare health or prescription drug plans can make changes such as enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan, switching Medicare Advantage plans or adding a Medicare Part D plan.

More than 570,000 Oklahomans are enrolled in Medicare, or nearly 15 percent of the population.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recommend beneficiaries review their coverage annually to ensure the best fit for their budget and health needs. Those turning 65 should begin looking at options three months before their birthday. Deadlines can vary depending on a variety of factors.

As Medicare’s open enrollment period approached this fall, Hillcrest’s Silver Elite program hosted Medicare education luncheons across northeastern Oklahoma to help Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and those soon-to-be eligible understand their options and the enrollment process. Cindy Loftin, coordinator of the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services, presented and answered questions. She discussed enrollment deadlines, coverage selection and how to reduce coverage gaps or get assistance.

“Navigating Medicare benefits can be overwhelming,” said Jami Fichte, senior services manager of Hillcrest HealthCare System. “It’s important to understand options available and, for anyone considering a Medicare Advantage plan, which healthcare providers are in the plan’s network and how access may be affected.”

Although Silver Elite has completed this year’s series of Medicare education events, answers to frequently asked questions are available at

SilverElite.org/faq. Additional resources for Medicare assistance include: Medicare, which can be reached at 800-633-4227 or medicare.gov; LIFE Senior Services in Tulsa at 918-664-9000 or lifeseniorservices.org; and the Grand Gateway Area Agency on Aging in Big Cabin, Oklahoma, at 918-783-5793.

SILVER ELITE PROGRAM The Medicare education luncheons are just one example of activities provided by Hillcrest’s Silver Elite program, a service of Hillcrest HealthCare System which includes seven hospitals and the Utica Park Clinic physician group.

Silver Elite is a free membership program designed for anyone age 60 plus, regardless of hospital/physician affiliation or insurance.

Events are held in Tulsa, Claremore, Cushing, Henryetta and Owasso with topics ranging from heart health and sleep care to stroke and cancer prevention. Both members and non-members are welcome to attend.

“All adults are invited,” Fichte said. “There are no requirements except the desire to learn and enjoy good company.”

The next event is a luncheon titled “Leg Pain: When to Worry” on Nov. 30 at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing featuring Oklahoma Heart Institute Cardiologist Dr. Neil Agrawal. Fewer events take place during the winter due to weather and related safety concerns.

In addition to event invitations, Silver Elite members receive exclusive benefits when staying overnight at a Hillcrest hospital. These include one robe per year and a cafeteria meal voucher for a guest during normal business hours. Hospitals offering Silver Elite consist of Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Hillcrest Hospital Claremore, Hillcrest Hospital Cushing, Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta and

Hillcrest Senior Care Coordinator Kerry Carlson discusses the benefits of the Silver Elite membership program with attendees of a recent event. New members receive a T-shirt to welcome them.

Bailey Medical Center.

To RSVP, learn more or become a Silver Elite member, call 918-579-6060 or visit SilverElite.org.

Note that Hillcrest’s Silver Elite program is not affiliated with Healthways SilverSneakers, which provides gym memberships at no cost to those enrolled in participating private health plans. To determine eligibility and find fitness locations, visit SilverSneakers.com or call 866-584-7389.

The key to good caregiving: A healthy caregiver (BPT) — It is estimated that more than 15 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. For the vast majority, the deeply personal responsibility of caring for a loved one with a devastating disease constitutes a labor of love, but caregiving can take a severe emotional and physical toll on those providing it.

In fact, 59 percent of family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias rate their emotional stress as high or very high, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

A leading contributor is the fact that caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia poses special challenges. People in the middle to later stages of Alzheimer’s disease experience losses in judgment, orientation and the ability to understand and communicate effectively, leaving family caregivers to help manage these issues.

An even greater stressor for many, however, are the personality and behavioral changes that accompany the disease.

“With Alzheimer’s disease, family and friends experience a series of losses,” says Ruth Drew, director of Family and Information Services at the Alzheimer’s Association. “Watching a family member gradually lose their abilities day by day is extremely painful and stressful.”

Caregiver stress warning signs Given that people with Alzheimer’s typically live four to eight years after diagnosis, it’s important for caregivers to take steps to protect their own health.

Caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia poses special challenges. It’s important Managing caregiver stress is essential and benefits both the caregiver and the person under their care. An for caregivers to take steps to protect their own health. Managing caregiver stress is essential and benefits both the caregiver and the person under their care. important first step is recognizing common warning signs, including: • Denial about the disease and its effect on the perutilize community resources.

Stay healthy by managing stress son who has been diagnosed.

• Know you’re doing your best. It’s normal to lose To help manage caregiver stress, the Alzheimer’s As• Anger at the person with Alzheimer’s or frustration patience or feel like your care may fall short sometimes. sociation offers these suggestions: that he or she can’t do the things they used to be able Remember that the care you provide makes a differ• Find time for yourself. It’s normal to need a break to do. ence and that you are doing the best you can. For supfrom caregiving duties. No one can do it all by them• Social withdrawal from friends and activities that port and encouragement, consider joining an online or selves. Consider taking advantage of respite care or used to make you feel good. help from family and friends to spend time doing some- in-person support group.

• Anxiety about the future and facing another day.

• Visit your doctor regularly. Take time to get checkthing you enjoy.

• Depression that breaks your spirit and affects your • Become an educated caregiver. Understand the dis- ups. Pay attention to exhaustion, sleeplessness or ability to cope. ease, its progression and accompanying behavioral and changes in appetite or behavior. Ignoring symptoms • Exhaustion that makes it nearly impossible to comcan cause your health to decline. physical changes. Know resources in your community plete necessary daily tasks.

• Manage your level of stress. Try to find relaxation that can help. As the disease progresses, it may become “It’s normal to feel guilty, angry or even abandoned necessary to adopt new caregiving skills and strategies. techniques that work for you. when someone you care about has Alzheimer’s disease,” It’s important that caregivers not isolate themselves, • Build a support network. Organize friends and famDrew says. “It’s so important to recognize these feelings Drew said. Help is available. ily who want to help provide care and support. Access and get the support you need, so you don’t put your “No one should go through caring for someone local support groups or online communities to connect own health at risk.” with Alzheimer’s alone and no one has to,” Drew says. with other caregivers. If stress becomes overwhelming, “Connecting with other caregivers and support orgaseek professional help. nizations can help you find the information, resources • Take care of yourself. Try to eat well, exercise and and emotional support needed to help stay physically get plenty of rest. Making sure that you are healthy can ABOUT THIS SECTION and emotionally strong so you can take care of yourself help you be a better caregiver. while you provide care to others.”

• Accept changes as they occur. The needs of people Senior Living was produced To learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and to find with Alzheimer’s change over time. Eventually your

by Tulsa World’s Advertising Department. resources for caregivers, families and people living with loved one will need more intensive kinds of care. ReFor more information, call 918-581-8519. search care options now so you are ready for the chang- the disease, visit alz.org, the website of the Alzheimer’s es as they occur. For care beyond what you can provide, Association.

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7 Social Security facts you need to know (BPT) — Planning ahead and getting an accurate picture of your options may be key to getting the most out of your retirement. However, a survey commissioned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) aimed to better understand how much Americans know about Social Security retirement benefits suggests many may be leaving Social Security retirement benefits they’re entitled to on the table. Here are some of the most common questions for people of all ages:

4. Once I start collecting Social Security, my benefit payments will never change. False! The Social Security Act of 1973 included a provision for cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to help Social Security benefits account for inflation. Each year, the Social Security Administration uses specific indexes and formulas mandated by this legislation to determine whether a COLA will apply to benefits paid in the coming year and if so, how much the increase will be.

1. My spouse can qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, even if he or she has no earnings history. True!

Many spouses choose to stay at home to raise children or otherwise spend extended periods of time outside the paid workforce. This can affect a spouse’s ability to qualify for Social Security benefits. In such cases, the spouse who earns less may be eligible for a Social Security spousal benefit. A spousal benefit can be as much as 50 percent of the higher earning spouse’s full retirement age benefit. The exact percentage will depend on whether each spouse has reached his or her full retirement age.

5. If I file for retirement benefits and have minor dependent children, they also may qualify for Social Security benefits. True! When you file for Social Security retirement benefits, your children may also qualify to receive benefits based on your record. An eligible child can be your biological child, adopted child or stepchild. A dependent grandchild may also qualify. Normally, benefits stop when children reach age 18 unless they are disabled. However, if the child is still a full-time student at a secondary school at age 18, benefits will continue until the child graduates or until two months after the child becomes age 19, whichever is first.

2. As a divorced person, I can collect Social Security retirement benefits based on my ex-spouse’s earnings history. True! You may be eligible to receive retirement benefits based on your ex-spouse’s earnings record, provided your marriage lasted at least 10 years, you are currently unmarried, you are at least 62 years old and the benefit you would receive based on your personal earnings history is less than the benefit amount you would receive if you filed for benefits based on your ex-spouse’s earnings record. If your ex-spouse has not yet applied for retirement benefits, but qualified for them, you can collect benefits based on his or her record provided that you have been divorced for at least two years.

3. Under current Social Security Law, full retirement age is 65. False! Your full retirement age is based on the year you were born. For people born between 1943 and 1954, the full retirement age is 66. If you were born in 1960 or later, the full retirement age is 67. For anyone born between 1955 and 1959, the full retirement age increases gradually.

6. I must be a U.S. citizen to collect Social Security retirement benefits.

False! You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits. Resident aliens who pay into the Social Security system may qualify to receive retirement benefits, assuming they earn enough credits and meet additional criteria. To become part of the Social Security system, non-U.S. citizens must have lawful alien status, permission by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the U.S. and a Social Security Number.

7. I can continue working while collecting my full Social Security retirement benefits — regardless of my age. False! You can work and receive Social Security retirement benefits.

However, if you have not reached full retirement age, your earnings will be subject to the retirement earnings test.

If your income exceeds the test limit, Social Security may withhold all or a portion of your benefits. Withheld benefits are repaid over your lifetime once you reach full retirement age.

Discover Prairie House for exceptional assisted living and memory care Now open, Prairie House is an allnew assisted living and memory care community located on the campus of St. John Broken Arrow.

Prairie House features beautiful private residences, exceptional care and wonderful, resort-style amenities.

This maintenance-free lifestyle includes housekeeping and linen services, scheduled transportation, diverse activity programming, organized special events and more. Residents enjoy three nutritious meals prepared each day by in-house chefs. Personal support is available to those who desire assistance with the activities of daily living at whichever level of care they require — with a goal of self-sufficiency and independence.

Residents with memory loss receive highly individualized care designed specifically for each stage of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Prairie House features the nationally recognized Heartfelt Connections - A Memory Care Program. Offering person-centered, activity-focused care, the program is grounded in the belief that a person’s remaining abilities are

It’s important to get the facts about Social Security benefits in order to make sure you get all the benefits to which you are entitled.

Country Club honors local pastors at annual luncheon October once again brought the annual Pastors’ Appreciation Luncheon held annually at Country Club of Woodland Hills retirement community.

“As is our tradition, we were pleased this year to again show our gratitude and recognize area religious leaders who pastor our residents and the Tulsa community,” said Blake Vail, Country Club’s owner. “Faith is such an important part of all of our lives, and it is only fitting to let those who do so much know how much they are appreciated.”

This year’s honorees included clergy from such area churches as Fellowship Lutheran, Asbury United Methodist, Ranch Acres Baptist, South Tulsa Baptist, Saint Patrick’s Episcopal, First Presbyterian and many others.

The attendees enjoyed a lunch of steak and seafood as well as entertainment from a Christian comedienne who shared her own journey of faith in a humorous way.

Country Club of Woodland Hills offers a comfortable atmosphere and a serviceoriented staff with all the amenities that

Country Club resident Pat Cooper and her guest Rev. Shelby Scott of Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church enjoyed the good food and laughter during the event. you desire. It includes an on-site chapel offering Sunday non-denominational services, Bible studies as well as a choir and other life enriching activities.

To learn more about retirement options at Country Club of Woodland Hills, call 918-252-5451 or visit ccwh-living.com.

Come see what all the excitement is about at Prairie House, where comfort, safety, support and personal independence come together for a lifestyle you can enjoy. far more important than abilities that have been lost due to Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Come discover this new community where residents love the lifestyle and their families love the peace of mind.

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Experience a vibrant lifestyle at Oklahoma Methodist Manor

If you are looking for a community dedicated to personal well-being, look no further. Oklahoma Methodist Manor (OMM) is devoted to nurturing the mind, body and spirit of every individual.

The comfortable atmosphere is dynamic with many opportunities to grow and thrive. As you let go of the burden of home maintenance, you will find the freedom to focus on what matters most to you.

The beautifully landscaped 40-acre campus is large enough to support an array of services and programs, yet it’s still small enough for you to know your neighbors.

Services offered: • Private dining and catering services that include The Charter Oak Restaurant located in the Crestwood building where diners savor inspired meals prepared by an executive chef; The Tree Top Cafe at Crestwood for lighter fare; and a full catering department for private dinners and parties.

• Three libraries • Member’s Club room • Concierge service • OMM Academy classroom where professional instructors and lecturers present curriculum linked with the Seven Dimensions of Wellness and guest speakers address issues of interest • Overnight guest suite • Three beauty salons • On-site massage therapist • Spann Wellness Center • 24-hour security • Handyman services

• Theater room • Member business center with personal mailboxes • Hobby Zone • Conference, private meeting, and game rooms • Postal service center • On-site chapel and outdoor prayer labyrinth • Fleming Center auditorium • Life Enrichment Team that delivers a varied calendar of programs, events and trips for members with different interests.

• Housekeeping • Urgent response systems • Covered/indoor parking • Priority access to levels of care including assisted living and/or nursing care if ever needed Oklahoma Methodist Manor offers a terrific selection of beautiful homes.

You can choose from a spacious, freestanding house to a cozy apartment.

The OMM Sales Counseling Team is your guide to selecting the right accommodation for you.

“Nothing is more important to us than the total well-being of our members,” said Cari Owens, vice president of sales and marketing. “In addition, we are the only life plan community to offer a 100 percent refund of membership.”

Oklahoma Methodist Manor recently celebrated its 60th anniversary in October. For more than half a century it has provided housing, nutrition and healthcare services to seniors in the spirit of Christ.

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Cherish your grandparents and forge deeper bonds with family (BPT) — There’s no arguing grandparents have special relationships with their grandchildren. Whether they are nearby or a flight across the country, distance doesn’t dissolve this bond. Here are five fun ideas for staying in touch with family, no matter how near or far they live.

Play games online together Technology can be a wonderful way for different generations to connect long-distance. Beyond phone and video calls, schedule time for grandkids and grandparents to play virtually. There are numerous programs that let players in different locations challenge each other to cards, checkers, chess and more.

Schedule weekly phone calls Making a weekly phone date ensures everyone stays in touch. The experts at TracFone recommend using an affordable provider so long-distance phone calls are easy and budget-friendly. With a 30-day smartphone-only plan with talk, text and data for just $15 a month on the largest 4G LTE networks, you’ll have enough money left to spoil the grandkids. And, with no activation or cancellation fees, you can change your no-contract plan as often as your needs change, without penalties.

Read a book together The written word has a way of bringing people together. Pull up video calling for the whole family to read a goodnight story together. Older kids can select a series of interest with their grandparents and read at the same time, meeting each week via a video or phone for a discussion. Perhaps Grandpa or Grandma can start by suggesting their childhood favorite.

Pen pal exchanges In a digital world, it’s rare to receive letters. However, kids love to get mail, so why not start a pen pal exchange? Small kids can color pictures while big kids can practice penmanship and writing skills.

Grandparents and grandkids alike will love receiving fun surprises in the mail from each other. Strive to send items once a week.

Video performances If you cannot connect in-person but the kids and grandkids want to show off their talents, try a video performance!

Whether it’s demonstrating the year’s dance recital choreography, practicing a new tune on the piano, or acting out a fun play, kids will enjoy showing off and grandparents will feel extra loved.

Ensure everyone stays in touch by making a weekly phone date.

University Village honors veteran with trip back to Pearl Harbor On Dec. 7, 1941, University Village resident Arles Cole was a 17-year-old sailor stationed on the USS West Virginia. But that Sunday morning soon saw an attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor that became “A day that will live in infamy.”

As Cole ran to his battle station, “I remember somebody yelled, ‘We’re being bombed by the Japanese,’” Cole recalled. But three decks down in the ship, he found himself suddenly surrounded by water and oil that were the result of torpedoes. Unable to go back up, he feared for his life — when suddenly he heard voices. By a miracle, a Japanese bomb (which was a dud) had created a hole in the deck just big enough for Cole to climb through and escape.

This December, Cole is being flown back to Hawaii to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack along with his son and University Village owners Matt Gawey and Blake Vail.

“We are blessed to be able to take Arles back and honor him for his service to our country,” said Vail. “His faith in God and his positive outlook make us

Tapestry offers the lifestyle you desire Tapestry at Woodland Hills offers seniors 55+ the opportunity of an active, vibrant and socially independent lifestyle with the conveniences and luxuries of resort style living. All of this at an affordable price in a brand new apartment home that boasts the richer amenities of hardwood flooring, granite countertops, full gourmet stainless-steel kitchens, private balconies and more!

Tapestry is unique to Tulsa, offering a convenient senior lifestyle and conventional luxury in one place. The community features a heated saltwater pool, community gardening, outdoor entertainment deck and fireplace, patio grills, on-site movie theater, beauty salon, billards, activities room, dog park and spa, and an on-site mobile veterinarian. Residents can enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast every day and a full array of daily activities. Also available are weekly shopping trips and additional a la carte transportation as well as housekeeping and meal option solutions to assist in your worry-free lifestyle.

Tapestry caters to the active, independent senior who wishes to remain engaged in life and wants to be relieved of the responsibilities of homeownership, but who doesn’t necessarily need all the additional assistance or expenses of meal programs or on-site healthcare. Tapestry offers you a way to keep your retirement years at peak enjoyment in a vibrant luxurious community yet at a reasonable cost.

Our residents tell us that Tapestry stands apart from other retirement options,” says Amy Callison, Tapestry

Experience the luxury and freedom that living at Tapestry at Woodland Hills can offer. community manager. “For instance, they enjoy having gourmet kitchens so they can continue cooking the foods they enjoy. They also like living where they feel a sense of liveliness and socialization, a place where they can engage in fun activities, create friendships and experience a sense of community.”

Tapestry of Woodland Hills was named Senior Apartment Community of the Year for 2016 by Tulsa Apartment Association.

“In April of 2015 we moved our first Tapestry Residents into our 140-unit apartment community, and since then we have grown into a community of 100+,” Callison says. “Only 20 percent of our apartment homes remain to be leased, and we are taking applications daily for reservations to move in through Spring of 2017.”

Come tour the Tapestry community and see for yourself how beautiful a simplified life can be.

Pearl Harbor survivor Arles Cole with University Village owner Matt Gawey. excited to join a true American hero on such a historic day,” added Gawey.

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Achieve perfect pics with tips from a professional (MS) — Photographs document life’s special occasions, milestones and even the daily moments that are worth saving and sharing.

The U.S. Library of Congress says that the oldest known photograph in the world was taken by French inventor Joseph Nicephore Niepce in 1825. The photo depicts a man leading a horse.

Niepce’s heliographs, or sun prints, were the prototype for the modern photograph.

Although people have been taking photographs for nearly 200 years, some still struggle to perfect their style and execution. Professional photographer Laura Kyle Bruen, of Laura Bruen Photography, works across New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and shares her expert tips for creating visual photo perfection.

Question: My camera has automated settings, but I’m interested in having more control over my photos. What are some things I need to know?

Step one would be learning the three elements of creating a correct exposure.

This involves finding the balance between: ISO, shutter speed and aperture setting. ISO is the measure of a digital camera’s sensor’s sensitivity to light.

Aperture is the size of the opening in the lens, which allows light to enter. It also controls your depth of field (how in-focus or out of focus the background is behind your subject). Shutter Speed is the amount of time the shutter opens and closes.

Once you change one of these settings it will directly affect the others.

I highly recommend Bryan Peterson’s book, “Understanding Exposure,” to learn about the balance of these settings and how it affects your images overall. Once you learn the rules of creating a correct exposure balancing these three settings, you can learn how to break them when deemed creatively desirable.

Question: My photos seem great at first glance, but then I see something in the background that ruins the overall look. How do I remedy this?

While the subject, not the background, should be your main focus, it makes sense to evaluate your surroundings when composing a shot, as an ugly background may distract from the subject. Training your eye begins with looking through the viewfinder and making some conscious decisions. A good method of doing this is to mentally divide your frame into nine equal parts.

Evaluate your frame: Does that large box of tissues need to be in the back-

ground? Are there any large obstructions, garbage cans? Is the light behind you?

See any objects with clashing colors to your subject or other undesirables? If so, recompose your shot. Make it a habit to perform this exercise and when your eye is trained, you will compose images before you even put your eye up to the viewfinder.

Question: How do I get my subjects to pay attention ... especially children?

In addition to knowing your camera and the basics of photography, depending on your subject matter you will either play director or documentary still photographer. If you’re working with an adult in a portrait, engage him or her in conversation to relax the atmosphere.

Getting your subjects relaxed results in great images. With children, life is silly.

I’ll do anything to get the shot — dance, hop around making silly faces, even mount things on my cameras to get a rise out of small children. Do not force your subjects to do things they are not comfortable doing or do not want to do.

Keep it light, fun and comfortable.

Question: How do I know when to use the flash?

The correct answer to this question depends on the current lighting situation. In every environment you have to analyze whether or not flash is necessary to achieve your desired outcome.

As you progress, you’ll learn techniques where you can add supplemental light to existing light. Some of today’s best consumer digital cameras have very high ISO ratings that allow the photographer to shoot with relatively low light. Oncamera flashes can be harsh. If you need to use your pop-up flash, I recommend purchasing a pop-up diffuser. It softens the light and subjects won’t have that deer-in-headlights look.

Question: Everyone has had a horror story with a photo that makes them look awful. I want my subjects to look their best. Are there any tips?

We can all use posing tips! Direct your subject to bend his or her elbows and lift arms slightly away from the body to avoid flat arms against the body — which is not flattering. Shoot from above if your subject has a full face to eliminate any double chins. Make sure everyone is standing up straight! Have subjects cross one leg in front of the other to slim the thighs. Rotate the upper body of the subject slightly at the waist (slight twist) to slim the waistline. Tell subjects to relax their faces and to smile with their eyes — it works!

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In addition to knowing your camera and the basics of photography, you will either play director or documentary still photographer, depending on your subject matter. If there are people in your photo, you will want to engage them in conversation to relax the atmosphere. With children, make sure to make it fun.

Explore the superior, skilled care offered at Phoenix Healthcare If you are looking for a family-oriented team of professionals to support you and your loved ones during a period of needed assistance, it may be time to check out Phoenix Healthcare.

Phoenix Healthcare started in 2004 by consolidating six independent skilled nursing and long-term care facilities to provide care in Northeastern Oklahoma.

Two of the facilities are licensed for Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

Before evolving to Phoenix Healthcare the owners were involved in providing senior care throughout Oklahoma for over 25 years. The business continues to grow in the healthcare market by specializing in memory care and short-term rehab.

The professionals at Phoenix Healthcare are committed to their patients’ well-being.

All six facilities are located in peaceful settings on beautifully landscaped and maintained properties. Guests can enjoy private and semi-private rooms in a safe, loving and clean environment.

“Because our company owns six skilled nursing and long-term care facilities as well as our in-house rehab

Experience peace of mind with the finest care at Phoenix Healthcare. company, Phoenix Rehab, we have numerous resources to provide the best quality of care and consistent positive outcomes in both nursing and therapy,” says Julie Kreps, director of business development. “We pride ourselves on helping our patients return home safely, but we don’t stop there. After our patients leave we are still available for them, should they need additional services.”

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