LIFE's Vintage Newsmagazine - November 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vol. 34, No. 5 LIFE Senior Services, Inc. Publisher

Kelly Kirchhoff

Long Until You Shouldn't 14 How Go it Alone

Just as your loved one will advance through various stages of aging, caregivers progress through many phases as well. While every family’s situation is unique, the stages of caregiving and many of the pressures that go with them are common to most families.

for the Caregiver 18 Care Even the most devoted caregivers can

become frustrated and worn out, which is why self-care is so important. Luckily, there are a number of resources to support caregivers and give them a break when needed.

Senior Director of Communications and Development

Erin Shackelford Managing Editor editor@LIFEseniorservices.org

Emily Fox Associate Editor efox@LIFEseniorservices.org

Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org

Leah Weigle Graphic Designer and Photographer

Carol Carter Copy Editor

Carrie Henderson Bowen Circulation Coordinator cbowen@LIFEseniorservices.org

dick mccandless Esteban Valencia Community Distribution

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Caregiver Stories

Caregiving can make you feel like you’re isolated and alone. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

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Cool Caregiver Tools

There are lots of neat gadgets and products that can make life easier for caregivers.

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Special Insert

23 Your 2020 Guide to Medicare Part D

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

and Legal Documents for Successful 28 Financial Caregiving

There can be many documents involved in advance planning.

These documents allow caregivers and family members to assist with and make the financial and legal decisions they need for successful caregiving.

6 Letter from LIFE Senior Services 8 Looking Back 10 Caregiver Corner Empowerment Through Support 12 Medicare & You Understanding Medicare Supplement Insurance and the 2020 Changes 30 Mindbender & Puzzles 32 Caregiving in a Long-Term Care Setting 34 Working Caregivers: Advocacy and Protections

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The Dinner Belle Combatting Caregiver Stress Share Your Time & Talent Noteworthy Business Directory Calendar LIFE EDU People & Places Classifieds Vintage Friends

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A LETTER FROM LIFE SENIOR SERVICES

LIFE's Adult Day Health LIFE’s Adult Day Health (ADH) Centers provide care for seniors in a safe, friendly, supportive and – of course – totally fun setting. While caregivers are at work or enjoying time to themselves, LIFE’s ADH participants engage in all kinds of social and creative activities, including arts and crafts, exercise, gardening, field trips, musical performances and so much more.

Every day is a unique opportunity for seniors to learn and experience something new with friends and the LIFE Senior Services staff.

Below is a sneak peek at some of the activities our ADH Centers have planned for November: ADH at Central 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa

• Master Gardeners are sharing their green thumbs on November 14 • National Charity League is hosting a Thanksgiving party on November 27 • Turtle Creek Cloggers are performing (date to be determined)

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• Tulsa Symphony’s “Heart Strings” is performing on November 11

• Hearne Temple Choir is performing on November 1

• Paw Pals therapy animals are dropping by for a visit on November 20

• Bartlesville Assisted Living is hosting an ice cream social on November 7

• Kenny Pouland is hosting a Thanksgiving sing-a-long on November 21 • Participants are having a Thanksgiving luncheon on November 26

• Crochet classes (both advanced and beginner) will be offered throughout the month on November 11, 21 and 25

If you or a loved one would like to discover a whole new way to spend the day at LIFE’s ADH Centers, call the Family Assistance Coordinator at the site of your choice at (918) 664-9000 to schedule three free visit days. You can tour the facility, meet the staff, learn about the services and activities that are offered and experience the program first-hand to see if it’s the right fit for you or your loved one.

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LOOKING BACK

In 1919, two brothers, wealthy from their oil-related enterprises, decided to build homes adjacent to each other on South Peoria Avenue, at the southern edge of Tulsa. The Travis estates, nearly identical in plan, were of the same proportion and Italianate Renaissance Revival style, but differed in their architectural details and ornamentation as designed by Tulsa architect Noble B. Fleming. www.tulsagardencenter.org View of the Sam Travis Mansion shortly after construction, c. 1920.

100 Years of Tulsa's Travis Mansions Tulsa Historical Society & Museum 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa

All photos courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society & Museum

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Julie and Sam Travis posing with two of their children, c. 1925.

View of the living room in the David Travis Mansion, 1920s.

This Month in History November 11, 1918: World

November 3, 1964: D.C.

residents cast first presidential votes

Residents of the District of Columbia cast their ballots in a presidential election for the first time.

The passage of the 23rd Amendment in 1961 gave citizens of the nation’s capital the right to vote for a commander in chief and vice president.

They went on to help Democrat Lyndon Johnson defeat Republican Barry Goldwater in 1964, the next presidential election.

November 8, 1895: German scientist discovered X-rays

Physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen became the first person to observe X-rays, a significant scientific advancement that would ultimately benefit a variety of fields, most of all medicine, by making the invisible visible. Roentgen’s discovery occurred accidentally. He was testing whether cathode rays could pass through glass when he noticed a glow coming from a nearby chemically coated screen. He dubbed the rays that caused this glow X-rays because of their unknown nature.

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War I ended

At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War ended. At 5 a.m. that morning, Germany, bereft of manpower and supplies and faced with imminent invasion, signed an armistice agreement with the Allies.

The First World War left nine million soldiers dead and 21 million wounded, with Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary, France and Great Britain each losing nearly a million or more lives.

November 15, 1867: First

stock ticker debuted

The first stock ticker was unveiled in New York City. The advent of the ticker ultimately revolutionized the stock market by making up-to-the-minute prices available to investors around the country. Prior to this development, information from the New York Stock Exchange, which has been around since 1792, traveled by mail or messenger.

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November 22, 1963: John F.

Kennedy assassinated

John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was assassinated while parading through Dallas, Texas, in an open-top convertible. Lee Harvey Oswald was formally arraigned on November 23 for the murders of President Kennedy and Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippit. Tippit was killed by Oswald after questioning him on the street following the assassination. Oswald died from a gunshot wound inflicted by Jack Ruby on November 24.

November 28, 1520:

Magellan reached the Pacific After sailing through the dangerous straits below South America that now bear his name, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan entered the Pacific Ocean with three ships, becoming the first European explorer to reach the Pacific from the Atlantic. On September 20, 1519, Magellan set sail from Spain in an effort to find a western sea route to the rich Spice Islands of Indonesia. © The History Channel

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CAREGIVER CORNER

Empowerment Through Support

The role of a caregiver is complex and sometimes difficult. Caregivers are responsible for their own needs, family, friends, work, activities and the needs of their loved one. The myriad of responsibilities can be overwhelming. Many caregivers need a safe place to express their frustrations and celebrate successes. Enter support groups. They are a valuable and important resource for caregivers. Support groups offer validation, knowledge, camaraderie, laughter and even hugs.

Support groups offer a place to receive – and offer – support. If you consider the statistic that in the United States caregivers are the largest single provider of long-term care, it could be deduced that caregivers also possess the largest body of knowledge. Who better to learn from and laugh (or cry) with than other caregivers?

Caregiver support groups can be found many places. Churches, hospitals and disease-specific organizations (such as the Alzheimer’s Association) offer support groups or support group referral.

Support groups are listed in the calendar on page 42 and in LIFE's Vintage Guide to Housing & Services. Call LIFE's SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 for help locating a Vintage Guide distribution site.

You can find a digital edition of LIFE's Vintage Guide at www.LIFEseniorservices.org.

LIFE EDU: New Caregiver Support Options LIFE Senior Services is offering updated and new support group services in 2020. Group dynamics and scheduling make a difference. This is why LIFE offers multiple groups each month, giving caregivers the opportunity to try different times, locations, facilitators and group members. Each of LIFE’s support groups offer free on-site respite to help care for loved ones during the meeting. If respite is not needed, reservations are not required, but notice is welcome. Please give 24 hour notice for respite.

Respite reservations or RSVPs should be made to the family assistance coordinator at each location by calling (918) 664-9000.

Central: ext. 1171 • North: ext. 1323 • Broken Arrow: ext. 1510

Location

Day of the Week

Time

LIFE's Adult Day Health – Broken Arrow

Second Friday of the Month

10 – 11 a.m.

LIFE's Adult Day Health – Central (31st St.)

First Thursday of the Month

5 – 6 p.m.

LIFE's Adult Day Health – North & LIFE PACE

Third Tuesday of the Month

4 – 5 p.m.

SUPPORT GROUPS MONTHLY TOPICS

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June – Respite and Resources July – Indoor Activities August – Safety September – Preventing and Managing Chronic Conditions

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CAREGIVER RECEPTIONS AND CELEBRATIONS LIFE will offer quarterly caregiver receptions and celebrations starting in 2020.

All family caregivers are invited to join the fun, which will include hors d’oeuvres, mocktails and more. The caregiver receptions will offer attendees options to relax and enjoy an evening of downtime. LIFE staff will be available to discuss any caregiving situations or concerns.

The first caregiver reception and celebration will be Thursday, February 13, 2020 5:30 p.m. • Legacy Plaza, 5330 E. 31st St., Tulsa

SUPPORT GROUPS IN 2020

January – Healthy Boundaries February – Grief and Loss March – Benefits of Music April – Nutrition and Wellness May – Communication

LIFE'S

October – Helping Your Loved One November – Self Care December – Advocacy and Power

Reservations for the receptions and celebrations are requested, and a 24 hour notice is needed if you’re using LIFE’s respite services. Respite for the caregiver receptions will be provided at LIFE's Adult Day Health, 5950 E 31st St. Reservations can be made by calling Jennifer Fulbright, LIFE's Central Adult Day Health family assisstance coordinator, at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1171.

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MEDICARE & YOU

Original Medicare pays for most of the cost for covered healthcare services and supplies. Medicare Supplement Insurance, also called Medigap policies, sold by private insurance companies can help pay for some of the remaining healthcare costs for covered services and supplies.

All Medigap policies must follow federal and state standards designed to protect you, and they must be clearly identified as Medicare Supplement Insurance. Insurance companies can sell you only a “standardized” policy identified by letters A through D, F, G and K through N. These policies offer the same standard benefits, but may also include additional benefits.

Starting January 1, Medigap plans C and F will no longer be available to people who are newly eligible for Medicare.

If you already have either of these plans, you’ll be able to keep your plan. If you were eligible for Medicare before January 1, 2020, but not yet enrolled, you may be able to buy one of these plans.

Facts About Medigap Policies

When to Buy a Medigap Policy

Medigap Policies and Medicare Advantage Plans

• You must have Medicare Part A and Part B to be eligible for a Medigap policy.

• Your Medigap Open Enrollment Period is a six-month period beginning on the first day of the month when you are 65 or older and enrolled in Part B for the first time. After this enrollment period, you may not have another opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. If you are able to buy one later, it may cost you more.

• If you join a Medicare Advantage Health Plan for the first time and you aren’t happy with the plan, you’ll have special rights under federal law to return to Original Medicare within 12 months of joining the Advantage Health Plan.

At that time, you may also purchase a Medigap policy and enroll in Medicare Part D.

• Medigap premiums are paid monthly to the insurance provider, in addition to the monthly Part B premium paid to Medicare.

• If you have a Medigap policy and a Part D prescription drug plan offered by the same company, you may need to make two separate premium payments for your coverage. Contact the insurance provider to see if these payments can be combined.

• A Medigap policy only covers one person. Spouses must buy separate policies.

• It’s important to compare Medigap policies since premiums often vary between providers for exactly the same coverage. With some policies, costs may also increase as you get older.

• If you delay enrolling in Part B because you have group health coverage based on your (or your spouse’s) current employment, your Medigap open enrollment period won’t start until you sign up for Part B. • In Oklahoma, the state law requires all companies that sell Medicare supplement plans to individuals 65 and older to sell at least a Plan A to those under age 65. If you’re eligible to buy one, it may cost more.

For help finding and comparing the choices available, visit www.medicare.gov and select the tab “Supplements and Other Insurance.” This will take you directly to the Medicare supplement options available to you.

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• If you had a Medigap policy before you joined the Advantage plan, you may be able to get the same policy back if it is still being offered by the provider. If it isn’t available, you may be able to buy that same policy from another provider.

• If you have a Medigap policy and later join an Advantage Health Plan, you will want to drop your Medigap policy.

Your Medigap policy can’t be used in conjunction with the Advantage plan.

• If you have a Medicare Advantage Health Plan, it’s illegal for anyone to sell you a Medigap policy unless you’re switching back to Original Medicare. If you’re not planning to leave your Medicare Advantage Plan and someone tries to sell you a Medigap policy, report it to your state insurance department.

by Channing Rutherford, Medicare Assistance Program Supervisor, LIFE Senior Services Source: www.medicare.gov

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How Long Until You Shouldn’t Go It Alone .

Many people are caregivers and they may not even realize it. With the push for shorter hospital stays and the costs associated with healthcare, more and more families are opting for caregivers who aren’t trained healthcare professionals. More than 77.7 million Americans provide care for loved ones.

Caregiving can mean helping with simple tasks such as shopping, cooking and running errands, but it can extend all the way to providing assistance with bathing, toileting and dressing. A caregiver is an unpaid individual (a spouse, partner, family member, friend or neighbor) involved in assisting another with activities of daily living and/or medical tasks.

Caregiving can be rewarding, challenging, confusing and overwhelming all at the same time. Just as your loved one will advance through various stages of aging, caregivers progress through many phases as well.

While every family’s situation is unique, the stages of caregiving and many of the pressures that go with them are common to most families.

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STAGE ONE Basic Caregiving

Is your loved one having difficulty performing activities that were once routine?

Do you feel as if you are “just helping out,” assisting in areas such as banking, bill paying, shopping and transportation? You are likely in the early stages of caregiving.

During stage one, you may experience positive emotions, such as feeling a sense of fulfillment that you are able to help someone else. Your loved one may express gratitude, leaving you feeling rewarded by the appreciation you are shown.

During stage one, you may also experience feelings of fear. Even if your caregiving responsibilities are not numerous at this stage, you may scare yourself thinking about the “what ifs.” This mentality can be paralyzing and keep you from enjoying the present.

When you get scared, it is often helpful to talk to someone who knows your situation and can offer perspective and calm your fears, whether that be a friend, a support group or a counselor.

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Stage one is a great time to begin researching resources that will help you and your loved one in the future. Tips found in this publication and LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services will provide you with excellent resources for the stages ahead. Call LIFE's SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 for help locating a Vintage Guide distribution site.

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STAGE TWO Self-Identification as a Caregiver

Caregiver Stress Caregiver stress can affect a caregiver at any of the five stages. Signs of caregiver stress include feeling tired much of the time, sleeping too much or too little, new or worsening health problems, losing interest in activities you used to enjoy, and anxiety, depression and irritability.

Strategies for dealing with caregiver stress: Accept help. Prepare a list of ways that others can help you, and let the helper choose what they would like to do. For instance, one person might want to provide a meal, whereas someone else might want to play cards with or read to your loved one.

Focus on what you are able to provide. Don’t give in to guilt.

Feeling guilty is normal, but understand that no one is a perfect caregiver. You’re doing the best you can at any given time.

Get connected. Find out which organizations in your community offer classes on caregiving. Local hospitals and health organizations may also have classes specifically about the disease your loved one is facing.

Join a support group. A support group can be a great source for encouragement and advice from others in similar situations.

Seek social support. Make an effort to stay emotionally connected with family and friends. Set aside time each week for socializing, even if it’s just a walk with a friend.

Whenever possible, make plans that get you out of the house.

Have you found that helping has become a necessity? Do you feel a responsibility to assist on a daily basis? Support may include assistance with some personal grooming or light housekeeping in addition to the other duties already being provided in stage one.

Set personal health goals. For example, set a goal to find time to be physically active on most days of the week or for getting a good night’s sleep.

It’s also crucial to maintain a healthy diet.

As your responsibilities grow as a caregiver, you may begin to experience frustration, ambivalence, anger and impatience.

Sometimes, as a caregiver, you feel that you can’t do anything right or that things just don’t go as planned no matter what you do or how hard you try.

See your doctor. As a caregiver, you may not get enough physical exercise or maintain a balanced diet, which increases your risk of medical conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Get recommended screenings and immunizations. Make sure to tell your doctor that you’re a caregiver.

Don’t hesitate to mention any concerns or symptoms you may have.

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HOW LONG UNTIL YOU SHOULDN'T GO IT ALONE, continued from page 14

If you are tired, you are more likely to get frustrated. Frustration may lead to stress eating, substance abuse and a higher likelihood of losing your temper.

actively seek support services like respite care, education programs and in-home services. Using these services gives a caregiver more quality time for self-care and down time with your loved one.

You need to schedule breaks from caregiving so you have time to be refreshed. What are some of your favorite activities? Exercising? Going to a movie? Make time to schedule those hobbies.

Some caregivers will begin to experience emotions of guilt during stage four.

It’s important that you acknowledge that caregiving can be frustrating. Stage two is a good time to join a support group to learn tricks from other caregivers to make coping easier. You can find a list of caregiver support groups on page 42.

3 You need to schedule breaks from caregiving so you have time to be refreshed. What are some of your favorite activities?

STAGE THREE

Providing Personal Care

Are you assisting with daily personal hygiene?

At this level, the relationship between caregiver and loved one can become uncomfortable.

Feelings associated with this stage of caregiving are numerous, including anxiety, boredom, crankiness/irritability, depression and disgust. As you feel your duties continue to rise, it can cause you to feel like things are out of control. According to www.caregiver.org, “Anxiety can emerge as a short fuse, the impulse to run away, not sleeping, heart palpitations or the urge to cry.”

It’s important that you learn to pay attention to your anxiety. When you feel anxious, stop, breathe, pray, meditate or make some tea. Do anything that will give you a break from what is happening in the moment.

Often, caregivers are not ready to seek paid help in stage three, but it’s never a bad idea to ask for help from loved ones, friends or your church members. Continue to schedule times for yourself to recharge, as you did in stage two.

Often, caregivers are not ready to seek paid help in stage three, but it’s never a bad idea to ask for help from loved ones and friends.

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STAGE FOUR Seeking Assistance

Are you exhausted, feeling extremely stressed and wondering how you will continue to fulfill your caregiving responsibilities? It is time to

According to www.caregiver.org, “There is guilt over feeling like you want this to end.

There is guilt over not loving or even liking the care receiver at times. Sometimes caregivers feel guilty about thinking of their own needs and see themselves as selfish, especially if they should do something like go to a movie or out to lunch with a friend.”

In order to cope with feelings of guilt as you begin to seek outside help, give yourself permission to let go and forgive yourself. You are one person; you cannot do it all. Accepting outside help is often the best thing not only for you, but also for the person you are caring for.

LIFE’s Vintage Guide provides an extensive list of respite care, education programs and in-home services.

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STAGE FIVE

Exploring Alternative Housing Options

Are you finding it nearly impossible to manage your in-home responsibilities no matter how hard you try? Does your loved one require round-the clock assistance? Do they require daily medical care? This stage comes with the realization that there is a need for more services than can be typically provided within the home.

Stage five is about weighing options and learning about the different types of facilities that may meet the needs of the family.

All of the emotions mentioned in the previous stages – anxiety, fear, guilt and depression – can be present in stage five.

by Lindsay Morris

If your loved one is placed in a long-term care community, your role as a caregiver does not end. You continue to bear the weight of decision-making and the responsibility of frequently visiting and checking on your loved one. Choose a housing option for your loved one that you know you can trust, and build a relationship with the nursing staff, so you can ensure you have an open line of communication to express any concerns.

Read more about how care responsibilities shift when a loved one enters a long-term care community on page 18.

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Even the most devoted caregivers can become frustrated and worn out, which is why self-care is so important.

Luckily, there are a number of resources to support caregivers and give them a break when needed.

LIFE Senior Services offers a number of programs to support caregivers: 1

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Adult Day Health (ADH) Centers

Community and Professional Education

Tax Assistance Program (TAP)

ADH provides a safe, stimulating daytime home for adults who need personal care and increased socialization. LIFE's offers three nationally accredited adult day health centers in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. The centers provide family caregivers with peace of mind knowing their loved one is well cared for and receiving meals, medications and some health services while the caregiver works, runs errands or takes a break.

LIFE EDU, LIFE’s education program, provides valuable educational information to older adults, family caregivers and professionals. Programs may focus on caregiving in general with tips on identifying available resources or disease-specific programs to enhance understanding of their loved one’s experience. Learn more about LIFE's caregiver support groups and receptions on page 10.

TAP offers basic tax preparation and electronic filing for adults age 60 and over whose income is $56,000 or less. My Free Taxes is a separate online filing option for those whose income is $66,000 or less.

2 Behavioral Health This program oversees LIFE’s support groups and provides a behavioral health component to help caregivers understand elder abuse and neglect, grief and other mental aspects of aging and caregiving.

3 Care Management and ADvantage Case Management These programs offer professional assessment of individual needs and development of plans and arrangements for day, home and community-based services. The ADvantage Case Management program is for Medicaid-eligible adults who could qualify for nursing home placement, but prefer to remain at home. This typically includes individuals who have limited community access, limited incomes and two or more chronic health conditions.

5 LIFE PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) LIFE PACE makes it possible for those who meet eligibility criteria to live with dignity and pride in their own homes while receiving all-inclusive medical care.

PACE includes integrated medical, social, nutritional and rehabilitative services. Level of care needs and financial criteria are comparable to the ADvantage program.

6 Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) MAP offers current and objective information, seminars and personal assistance for older adults reaching Medicare eligibility. Seminars review the pros and cons of options ranging from traditional Medicare to supplements and Advantage programs. Sessions are also available where specially trained volunteers help older adults compare, select and enroll in the Part D plan that best fits their needs.

8 SeniorLine SeniorLine provides information and resource counseling. The trained staff is knowledgeable about all of LIFE’s services, as well as local, state and federal agencies and programs. SeniorLine staff can also provide callers with a caregiver toolkit.

9 Vintage Publications These publications help educate and inform older adults and those who care for them. The monthly LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine keeps readers informed, involved and entertained. It is a trusted resource for information on aging issues. The annual LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services is a comprehensive aging resource guide that includes more than 30 helpful articles, nearly 300 housing options and 180 healthcare, hospice and specialty services.

by Emily Fox, Associate Editor

For more information on any of these services, call LIFE at (918) 664-9000.

Every year, LIFE Senior Services makes life better for thousands of older adults, but luckily LIFE isn’t acting alone.

We enjoy strong relationships with other area agencies that share our commitment to older adults.

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Additional Caregiver Resources These programs offer respite care, support groups and provide educational information on caregiving.

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) – AAAs provide information and referral assistance, resource directories and coordinate a variety of community-based services such as meals, legal assistance, transportation, homemaker assistance and minor home repairs. AAAs offer caregiver counseling, training, respite and administer the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. AAAs also helps administer the Oklahoma Respite Waiver Program, which provides vouchers to hire companions to sit with their loved one while the primary caregiver takes a break. Eligibility is dependent on funding availability and level of care needed. In Tulsa, Osage and Creek county, the voucher program is coordinated through Oxford HealthCare. Indian Nation Council of Governments (INCOG) Area Agency on Aging serves Creek, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa and Wagoner counties.

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AARP Oklahoma – AARP offers information and referrals to support groups and drivers’ safety programs throughout the state. Services for caregivers include a guide and a national toll-free support line.

For more information, call (877) 333-5858.

Alzheimer’s Association – The Alzheimer’s Association offers information, education and support for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.

For more information, call (918) 392-5000.

American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) – APDA facilitates support groups for patients and caregivers dealing with Parkinson’s disease. The association is also a resource for information on the disease and referrals to special exercise classes and local health providers.

For more information, call (918) 747-3747.

Morton Comprehensive Health Services – Morton provides a number of support services to assist family caregivers, including support groups, caregiver education and assistance in identifying community resources.

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For more information, call (405) 271-2710.

Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI) – OHAI provides health and wellness education for seniors, caregivers and professionals. OHAI serves 19 counties in northeast Oklahoma with caregiver skill classes and health condition classes.

For more information, call (918) 779-7367.

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CAREGIVER STORIES

Caregiving can make you feel like you’re isolated and alone. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Nearly 44 million Americans provide 37 billion hours of care for family members and friends. Support groups are a great way to get connected with experienced and new caregivers to discuss problems and creative solutions. Here are two caregivers who shared their story about caregiving for a loved one.

Twelve years ago, she encouraged them to move in. Having had conversations long before her parents needed help made the transition go more smoothly for her family.

“Discussions about driving, living alone or using assistance. Agreeing to driving evaluations every six months. Having those conversations early makes it much easier down the road," says Gracey.

While it was helpful to have her parents at home, where she worked full-time, Gracey noticed her father really needed more of a social outlet and wanted to keep him active during the day. “Sometimes when you are in the caregiving situation, it can be difficult to recognize you need help,” Gracey adds.

Her mother reached out to LIFE’s Adult Day Health, and Gracey says, “Five years ago, as his symptoms progressed, we pulled in resources, utilizing his veteran’s benefits.”

The Small Moments, The Good Days Are What It’s About

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ori Gracey’s father has always been a strong man. A 92-year-old World War II veteran, who made a living as a carpenter, he will leave a legacy of seeing a need and filling it. This legacy comes full circle as his daughter takes on a role she planned for more than a decade ago: a caregiver.

Although her father is in good physical health, he has mild dementia and no long-term memory.

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“Caregiving is seeing a need and filling it,” shares Gracey. “In my family, it is a natural thing to do.

Dad always helped, was active in the church, so it was real practice and an example of being a good neighbor.”

She adds, “Mom had the opportunity to provide care for family members, including my grandmother, you just step up and fill the gap.”

Gracey had a plan for caregiving long before it was time. She built her current home with a plan to share the home with her parents one day.

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“Every six months they review his care.

Knowing Sheila, LIFE's Adult Day Health at Broken Arrow nurse, is there checking vitals, administering medications and can call me if anything changes provides peace of mind,” says Gracey.

“Occasionally, there are some days dad doesn’t want to go to the Adult Day Center, and he can get contentious. Instead of being heavyhanded, we say we don’t have to go right now.

We let him get around to it. Instead of pushing, we lead and insinuate. Each person’s experience is unique. Typically, he goes five days a week though and enjoys his time there playing music and interacting with others. What works for one family, may not work for another,” says Gracey.

“The best thing about caregiving is sharing those moments when dad comes back, and I’m there for it. I’m not missing it. Sharing those memories, and knowing I did what I could. I will cherish this time.”

by Tricia Horn CAREGIVER STORIES, continued on page 22

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CAREGIVER STORIES, continued from page 20

Start researching every single avenue to build a system of care. Don’t go it alone.

– Keenan Meadors

Marriage, Commitment and Faith Provide Solace for One Caregiver

T

o be successful at his job as a Tulsa police officer, Keenan Meadors required a controlled temper, a service frame of mind, good communication skills, a sense of ethics, as well as humility and initiative. These characteristics have also served him well in his role as a caregiver.

Married 44 years ago to his wife Sherry, Meadors started this partnership with an intention to remain a team, a force for each other.

They share their journey with their five children.

In 1997, Sherry was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous system.

This autoimmune disease damages the nerve fibers and their insulating tissue. Symptoms can vary widely from one person to the next. At the time of her diagnosis, she was a pre-K school teacher.

Her first symptom presented itself while she was walking around the track with her children – her leg started dragging. As her disease progressed, she required a wheelchair and a feeding tube, as it became more difficult to eat.

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Meadors tried to take care of his wife himself, but he quickly realized how difficult it was, “I tried to go it alone, but it wore me out physically.

Keeping the house up, work, cooking, cleaning, I just couldn’t continue physically.”

He arranged some assistance at home through Oklahoma’s ADvantage program, where the needs of the care recipient are assessed and staff are hired to provide specific services, including bathing, medication administration, companionship, exercise, meals, recreation, respite, transportation and more. Fortunately, various supports made it possible for him to continue to work, and for his wife to continue to live at home.

Sherry needed additional support while he was at work, so Meadors started bringing his wife to LIFE’s Adult Day Health center a few days a week. There, she enjoyed friendship, exercise and was able to receive various services at the center. Meadors has noticed that, “She doesn’t like missing a day.”

alone.” Caregivers can talk to caseworkers, friends, relatives to make sure help is in place before the situation progresses.”

Sherry has had a few hospital stays, where he faithfully stays by her side. “Marriage included any contingency that came. That was the approach for both of us when we took our marriage vows in 1975.”

He draws his strength from Ephesians 5:25, “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.” And as for caregiving, “It is an absolute privilege. There is great love involved … it affects who I am.”

by Tricia Horn

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

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edicare’s Open Enrollment Period, during which people with Medicare can make unrestricted changes to their coverage, takes place every year from October 15 to December 7. Whether you’re approaching age 65 or already enrolled in Medicare, you should take advantage of this opportunity to review your options and see whether you are enrolled in the most cost-effective plan for your needs.

Most plans change their costs and benefits every year and some even decide not to participate in Medicare for the coming year.

Making a careful comparison between the plan you have now and options available to you in 2020 is the only way to see if there is a better choice for you. In most cases, this will probably be your only chance to change your health and/or drug coverage for the next year.

When reviewing your Medicare coverage, know that you will have many options to choose from. Typically, it’s beneficial to have choices, but you might find yourself overwhelmed. For example, in 2020, Medicare beneficiaries in Oklahoma will be able to select from 29 prescription drug plans, as well as many Advantage health plans available throughout the state. Many beneficiaries find it frustrating and difficult to compare plans due to the volume of information they receive in the mail and through the media. As a result, they often stay with the same plan, even if it is not the best option for them.

Research shows that a large majority of people with Medicare could have saved hundreds of dollars last year by reviewing their prescription drug coverage. In fact, during last year’s enrollment period, two-thirds of those who came to LIFE Senior Services

for help reviewing their drug coverage options either enrolled in Part D for the first time or switched plans for the next year, saving an average of $1,785 per person.

Whether you are currently on Medicare or becoming eligible for Medicare in 2020, this annual Medicare Part D Guide, published by LIFE Senior Services, provides up-to-date information about the prescription drug plans available in 2020, as well as the Advantage health plans being offered in Tulsa County.

LIFE Senior Services is a name thousands of seniors and their families have trusted for more than 45 years. Since 2004, LIFE has provided education and one-on-one assistance to thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, helping them compare Medicare Part D plans and enroll in the one that best fits their individual needs. As a partner agency of the Oklahoma Insurance Department, the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE provides trusted services in northeast Oklahoma to Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and those soon to be eligible for Medicare.

As always, you can count on LIFE and LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine to bring you timely, unbiased information and assistance on Medicare Part D. For more information or to schedule an appointment to review your options, call the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009. We’re here to help!

This information is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.

Source: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, www.medicare.gov

2020 Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans Available in Oklahoma Information is current as of October 8, 2019. For additional information or assistance selecting a plan, contact Medicare at (800) 633-4227 or the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009, ext. 1189.

Company Name

Benefit Type

Monthly Drug Premium

Annual Drug Deductible

Low Income Subsidy

Plan Name

Plan ID

Phone Number

WellCare Classic

S4802-014

(888) 293-5151

Basic

$27.70

$435

x

WellCare Medicare Rx Saver

S5810-057

(888) 293-5151

Basic

$30.30

$435

x

WellCare Medicare Rx Select

S5810-300

(888) 293-5151 Enhanced

$22.10

$400

WellCare Medicare Rx Value Plus

S5768-146

(888) 293-5151 Enhanced

$100.60

$0.00

WellCare Value Script

S4802-156

(888) 293-5151 Enhanced

$17.20

$435

WellCare Wellness Rx

S4802-192

(888) 293-5151 Enhanced

$14.20

$435

Blue Cross MedicareRx Basic

S5715-015

(877) 213-1817

$40.90

$435

Blue Cross MedicareRx Plus

S5715-011

(877) 213-1817 Enhanced

$138.10

$0.00

Blue Cross MedicareRx Value

S5715-010

(877) 213-1817 Enhanced

$74.30

$435

Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure

S5617-113

(800) 735-1459

$28.90

$435

Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure-Essential

S5617-302

(800) 735-1459 Enhanced

$22.20

$435

Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure-Extra

S5617-268

(800) 735-1459 Enhanced

$53.60

$100

Clear Spring Health Premier Rx

S6946-049

(877) 384-1241 Enhanced

$17.60

$435

Clear Spring Health Value Rx

S6946-020

(877) 384-1241

$27.50

$435

WellCare

Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Cigna Health Spring

Basic

Basic

x

Clear Spring Health

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Basic

x

Company Name

Plan Name

Plan ID

Community Care Prescription

CommunityCare Prescription Drug Plan

S1894-001

(800) 333-3275

Basic

$20.80

$425

Envision Rx Plus

Envision RX Plus

S7694-023

(888) 377-1439

Basic

$50.30

$435

Express Scripts Medicare - Choice

S5660-214

(866) 477-5704

Enhanced

$74.60

$250

Express Scripts Medicare - Saver

S5660-239

(866) 477-5704

Enhanced

$23.50

$435

Express Scripts Medicare - Value

S5660-125

(866) 477-5704

Basic

$42.00

$435

Humana Basic Rx Plan

S5884-144

(800) 706-0872

Basic

$28.10

$435

Humana Premier Rx Plan

S5884-169

(800) 706-0872

Enhanced

$51.20

$435

Humana Walmart Value Rx Plan

S5884-202

(800) 706-0872

Enhanced

$13.20

$435

Mutual of Omaha Rx Plus

S7126-022

(800) 961-9006

Basic

$59.60

$435

Mutual of Omaha Rx Value

S7126-055

(800) 961-9006

Enhanced

$27.30

$435

SilverScript Choice

S5601-046

(866) 552-6106

Basic

$27.60

$335

SilverScript Plus

S5601-109

(866) 552-6106

Enhanced

$72.80

$0

AARP MedicareRx Preferred

S5820-022

(888) 867-5564

Enhanced

$74.90

$0

AARP MedicareRx Saver Plus

S5921-368

(888) 867-5564

Basic

$27.20

$435

AARP MedicareRx Walgreens

S5921-404

(888) 867-5564

Enhanced

$33.50

$435

Express Scripts Medicare

Humana

Monthly Drug Benefit Type Premium

Annual Low Drug Income Deductible Subsidy

Phone Number

x

x

Mutual of Omaha

x

SilverScript

United Healthcare

x

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2020 Medicare Advantage Plans with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Tulsa County/Tulsa Metro Area) * Information is current as of October 8, 2019 and includes 2020 approved contracts/plans.

Organization Name

Aetna Medicare

CommunityCare Advantage Medicare Plan

CommunityCare Senior Health Plan

Plan ID

Phone Number

Drug Benefit Type

Monthly Consolidated Premium (Includes Part C + D)

Local PPO

H3288-021

(855) 275-6627

Enhanced

$0

$350

Aetna Medicare Freedom Preferred Plan

Local PPO

H3288-019

(855) 275-6627

Enhanced

$15

$300

Advantage Choice Plus

Local HMO

H4198-005

(800) 333-3275

Enhanced

$0

$0

Advantage Premier

Local HMO

H4198-003

(800) 333-3275

Enhanced

$45

$0

Senior Health Plan Platinum

Local HMO

H3755-001

(800) 642-8065

Enhanced

$29

$0

Senior Health Plan Platinum Plus

Local HMO

H3755-004

(800) 642-8065

Enhanced

$99

$0

Senior Health Plan Silver Plus

Local HMO

H3755-005

(800) 642-8065

Enhanced

$0

$0

Generations Classic

Local HMO

H3706-001

(844) 280-5555

Enhanced

$0

$0

Generations Select

Local HMO

H3706-018

(844) 280-5555

Enhanced

$28

$0

Humana Gold Choice

PFFS

H8145-122

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$98

$195

Humana Gold Plus

Local HMO

H6622-033

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$0

$0

Humana Value Plus

Local HMO

H6622-049

(800) 833-2364

Basic

$17

$435

HumanaChoice

Local PPO

H5216-081

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$64

$195

HumanaChoice

Local PPO

H5216-083

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$75

$195

HumanaChoice

Local PPO

H5216-139

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$0

$435

HumanaChoice

Local PPO

H9070-001

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$0

$195

HumanaChoice

Regional PPO

R4845-002

(800) 833-2364

Basic

$112

$375

AARP Medicare Advantage Choice

Local PPO

H8768-009

(800) 555-5757

Enhanced

$0

$0

AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Plan 1

Local HMO

H3749-017

(800) 555-5757

Enhanced

$19

$0

AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Plan 2

Local HMO

H3749-020

(800) 555-5757

Enhanced

$0

$100

Plan Name

Type of Medicare Health Plan

Aetna Medicare Freedom Core Plan

Annual Drug Deductible

GlobalHealth

Humana

UnitedHealthcare

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Caregiver Statistics: DID YOU KNOW? These statistics offer a glimpse into the world of caregiving. They can help caregivers see they are not alone and validate the time they spend doing the important tasks associated with helping another person.

A caregiver is an unpaid individual (a spouse, partner, family member, friend or neighbor) involved in assisting another with activities of daily living and/or medical tasks.

Often, caregivers need to make some minor, but important changes like making time for their own doctor visits, embracing and maintaining friendships, and continuing a hobby or other passion. Self-care can be easily managed by increasing the amount of respite time – one of the most important tools for any careiver.

77.7 MILLION

People (29% of the population) are caregivers to someone who is ill, disabled or aged.

75% FEMALE

OF CAREGIVERS ARE

Research suggests that the number of male caregivers is increasing and will continue to rise.

Female caregivers handle the most difficult caregiving tasks (e.g., bathing, toileting and dressing) compared to men, who are more likely to help with finances and other less personal tasks.

48% 35%

OF CARE RECIPIENTS live in their own home.

OF CARE RECIPIENTS live with their caregiver.

4 YEARS IS THE

AVERAGE DURATION OF A CAREGIVER’S ROLE.

75% OF CAREGIVERS LIVE WITHIN 20 MINUTES OF THE CARE RECIPIENT.

11% OF CAREGIVERS SAY THEIR HEALTH IS POOR.

61% OF CAREGIVERS HELP SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA.

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CAREGIVER SERVICES WERE VALUED AT

$470 BILLION PER YEAR IN 2013.

15.7 million caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias provided an estimated $217.7 billion in care during 2014.

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The value of unpaid family caregivers will likely continue to be the largest source of long-term care services in the U.S.

IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF A CAREGIVER.

Of family caregivers who provide complex chronic care, 46% performed medical and nursing tasks like injections, glucose and blood pressure monitoring and wound care.

The close relationship between the caregiver and care recipient is a shared relationship with involved emotions, experiences and memories, placing a caregiver at higher risk for psychological and physical illness.

American caregivers are a diverse population with as many as 25% of workers juggling a caregiving role with a career.

69% REPORT HAVING TO rearrange their work schedule decrease their work hours or take unpaid leave

TO MEET THEIR CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES. Statistics and article adapted from www.caregiver.org

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For Successful Caregiving

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state planning can be a difficult and daunting task. Effective planning involves not only being sure that your property goes to whom you want it to, but also making preparations that medical treatment and care is provided in the manner of your choosing.

Living Will Portion of an Advance Directive This section of Oklahoma’s advance health care directive instructs healthcare providers how you wish to be treated if diagnosed with a terminal condition, are persistently unconscious or at an end-stage condition caused by an injury or disease which results in a severe deterioration for which treatment would be ineffective.

There can be many documents involved in advance planning. Below are a variety of documents any adult should have in place to ensure wishes are followed. These In each of these conditions, healthcare providers and documents allow caregivers and family members to assist caregivers can be directed to withhold life-sustaining with and make the financial and legal decisions they treatment except food and water; to withhold lifeneed for successful caregiving. sustaining treatment, including food and water; or that you want life-sustaining treatment.

Advance Health Care Directive An advance health care directive is a very specific Healthcare Proxy Portion of an document which a person uses to inform family and Advance Directive healthcare providers how they want to be cared for in Caregivers are often the named healthcare proxy in the event they are not capable of making an informed the advance directive. The healthcare proxy will make all decision regarding their healthcare. Oklahoma has its healthcare decisions on behalf of the patient when the own advance directive for health care. This directive patient is unable to make decisions themselves, not just contains several parts, including a living will. decisions on life-sustaining treatment. This form also details the donation of body or organs, also known as anatomical gifts.

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These legal decisions not only protect you from others doing things you don't want, but also gives family and loved ones guidance in the care that you would like to receive.

– Brian Crain, Attorney

Oklahoma’s advance health care directive is a document that all healthcare providers in the state will be familiar with and will understand. Completing an advance directive can be tricky, so it is recommended that you consult with an attorney or another person well versed in executing the document.

Durable Power of Attorney A durable power of attorney is a document designed to protect independence and decision-making, while also simplifying the transitions between levels of care. There are different types of powers of attorney, and they are valid until they are revoked or upon the death of the person who issued it. The powers granted in such a document can be as broad or as specific as the issuer desires. Specifically, a durable power of attorney can provide peace of mind when it comes to making legal, financial and medical decisions for an individual who is unable to communicate their wishes directly.

Trust In its most basic form, a trust is any arrangement where property is transferred to another with the intent that it be administered by a trustee for the benefit of another. There are four things that every trust needs. The first is a "trustor" or "grantor." This is someone who is the owner of the property to be put in a trust. The second is called "corpus," which is the property, either real property, stocks, bank accounts or something similar. The third is the "trustee," who is the person who holds the legal ownership of the property and handles it according to the terms of the trust. Finally, a "beneficiary" can be one or more people who are to benefit from the trust. There are a number of different kinds of trusts, but all of them begin with these fundamentals.

Trusts offer an opportunity to avoid probate and simplify estate distribution.

Will This is a document explaining how an individual wants their property disposed of following their death. A will does not go into effect until the death of the person who created it. Until then, the terms of the will can be changed or the whole will can be revoked. Changes to the will must meet the requirements in the law for making a will. A will can be revoked simply by tearing it up or destroying it in some fashion. While not a document, intestate succession is the set of laws used to dispose of a person's property if they do not make a will. Oklahoma statutes describe how to transfer ownership of property if the person left no valid will. Wills must be probated.

Do-Not-Resuscitate Order A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order is a legally binding physician’s order stating that no steps will be taken to restart a patient’s heart or restore breathing if the patient experiences cardiac arrest or respiratory arrest. These steps typically involve cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The elderly and those with severe health conditions should speak with their physicians about the potential risks and benefits of CPR and ultimately decide if they do not wish to receive this intervention.

According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, “These legal decisions not only protect you from others doing things you don't want, but also gives family and loved ones guidance in the care that you would like to receive.

After completing all the legal paperwork, the next step is to sit down and talk to family about the decisions you have made and why.”

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There are lots of neat gadgets and products that can make life easier for caregivers. Find a few high (and low) tech products below.

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Caregiver Buddy App

This smartphone app is for dementia caregivers and offers support and education about communication, challenging behaviors, establishing daily routines and more. It’s a quick and easy way to get sound advice about memory support right when you need it.

It’s also integrated with the Alzheimer’s Association Helpline for free, live help.

Download in your phone's app store.

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Gilette Treo

There have been more than 4,000 razors designed to shave yourself, but none to shave someone else. This razor was designed with caregivers and their loved ones in mind. It features an ergonomic handle for caregivers and built in shave gel. Plus, it’s affordable at only $8.

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iPharmacy Pro App

People living with health challenges are sometimes prescribed numerous medications to help ease and manage symptoms. But keeping track of everything that comes with that can get difficult. iPharmacy Pro helps caregivers easily identify medications, check for any potential drug interactions and track prescriptions. Download in your phone's app store.

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Couch Pharmacy CouchPak

This handy prescription packaging system simplifies and organizes medication by date and time. One package contains all the medication that your loved one needs to take at any given time. Plus, with automatic refills, you don’t have to worry about running out. Contact Couch Pharmacy at (918) 835-9577 for more details.

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Bed Exit Systems

Bed exit alarms can be used as an early alert system for caregivers to monitor patients that are at risk of falling or at risk of wandering. When pressure is released from the bed pad, it will alert the caregiver so that they have an opportunity to assist or intervene. These are a bit pricier, but reasonably priced options can be found on Amazon for $55.

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What Can LIFE Independent Case Managers Help You With?

LIFE CASE MANAGERS CAN: 1 Provide referrals to resources in your community, like food pantries, help with eyeglasses and dental work, transportation, and more!

2 Help determine if you are eligible to receive assistance through DHS’s ADvantage Program or LIFE PACE.

3 Discuss your mental health concerns, and if needed make referrals for behavioral health counseling.

4 Make referrals for home-delivered meals if you are homebound.

5 Provide information about LIFE’s Medicare Assistance Program.

6 Provide information about LIFE’s Tax Assistance Program.

7 Problem solve with you about any issues you may be experiencing and provide advocacy as needed.

To visit with an Independent Case Manager call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000.

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A lot of people have guilt when they hand these responsibilities over to someone else. No one will ever care for somebody as well as you did or you think you did.

- Charlie Redding

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ransitioning a loved one to an assisted living or a nursing home setting is an adjustment for all involved. For caregivers, it can mean new and evolving responsibilities.

“There are a lot of differences between caring for someone in their home versus being in a community setting,” notes Charlie Redding, director of community relations for Saint Simeon’s Senior Living Community.

Caregiving in a Long-Term Care Setting Caring for a loved one can be tremendously rewarding. Helping family members live their best lives as they age is a valuable and admirable thing to do. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t without challenges, both physical and emotional. Changes in need or level of care mean changes in the caregiver’s role, too.

Emotional Impact According to Redding, one of the biggest changes is that the caregiver is no longer solely responsible for all of the day-to-day needs of a loved one. While it can be a relief to share or even give up these kinds of responsibilities, according to Redding, this transition can also be a source of guilt for some.

“A lot of people have guilt when they hand these responsibilities over to someone else,” Redding says. “No one will ever care for somebody as well as you did or you think you did. When you’re looking around, it’s important to think about not only which community is going to best fit the personality of the person you’re trying to move, but also yourself. When you can identify and see those characteristics, it can become a little less intimidating.”

Tulsan Hilary Clark moved her husband Tom to Saint Simeon’s a few years ago. Tom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012. As it became more difficult to care for her husband at home, Clark made the decision to move him to the community’s memory care unit. While Clark is pleased with the care Tom receives there, the transition wasn’t an easy one for her emotionally.

“I still feel like I betrayed him by doing this to him,” she says. “You take your wedding vows for better or for worse, and rationally speaking, I know I didn’t have a choice, but emotionally, it’s devastating beyond anything I’ve ever had to face.”

To help her deal with those feelings, Clark carefully researched communities until she found the best fit for her husband and for her. “I did my due diligence because I didn’t just want to go with what people were saying. I wanted to see for myself,” she says.

Redding also recommends that caregivers consider joining a support group. “Sometimes just going and sharing with people is good,” he says.

Redding advises checking with communities for these kinds of resources, as well as looking to outside opportunities through churches or other organizations. You can find a list of local support groups on page 42.

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Support groups can be virtual, too. While Clark didn't choose to join a local support group after moving her husband to Saint Simeon’s, she’s found resources online, including a chat board through the Alzheimer's Association.

“Sometimes I make a comment on it, and sometimes I just read,” she says.

“Sometimes when you’re having a really bad time, you realize that you’re not the only one experiencing that.”

Visits, Contact and Support Although caregivers may no longer be responsible for many of a family member’s daily needs once that person has moved into an assisted living or nursing home setting, they continue to be an important part of their loved one’s support system. Many seniors have lost their closest friends or relatives.

Contact with caregivers, familiar faces and voices, can really increase an individual’s quality of life. This is meaningful, even if the loved one is unable to verbalize it.

For Clark, this means daily visits with her husband.

“I go see him every single day. I still feel like I’m his caregiver,” she says. “I can’t encourage family enough, if at all possible, to spend as much time with their loved ones as they can. I know, as advanced as Tom is [in his disease], he knows when I’m there every day.”

According to Redding, volunteering or engaging in some of the activities offered at the community can help you stay close to your loved one and also offer a way to get to know the staff responsible for taking care of them.

Check community calendars or program listings for opportunities to get and stay involved.

Additional Care In some circumstances, enlisting additional care when possible, whether it’s other family members or hired help, can improve the situation for everyone. Although Clark is very satisfied with the care her husband receives at Saint Simeon's, she felt fortunate to be able to hire additional help as his needs increased.

“I have an agency that provides 24/7 care for him because of his needs.

They have been lifesavers. We’ve become extremely close. I think of them as family because they have seen the worst and they are there for me,” she explains. “I feel fortunate and blessed that I can do that for him.”

While hiring extra help isn’t within every caregiver’s budget, asking friends or other relatives to visit when they can is also helpful. Not only will the caregiver benefit from another pair of eyes, ears and hands, but also the person being cared for will benefit from the increased social opportunities and interaction with others.

Care for the Caregiver Finding a quality community can go a long way toward alleviating the mixed emotions that come with a move from a home to an assisted living, memory care or nusing center. It can also mitigate some of the physical burdens and time constraints that go along with the caregiver’s role. However, it’s extremely important for caregivers to continue to care for themselves, too, even when they’re no longer as intensely involved in the day-to-day care of their loved one.

“For every person who has Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia, you’ve got a caregiver, and they need just as much attention and love and care as the people for whom they’re caring. I see that as a huge lapse in the way we’re approaching this. It just never lets up,” she comments. “This has become my new mission, and I’m passionate about it. Anything I can say or do that could possibly help another person – it might make a difference.”

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WORKING CAREGIVERS

ADVOCACY and PROTECTIONS Every day hundreds of thousands of working Americans strive to balance their jobs with caring for an elderly parent. For others, caregiving for a loved one may soon be on the horizon.

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ccording to the Caregiver Action Network, “More than 77.7 million people, 29% of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their loved one.”

This brings up the question about workplace protections for caregivers. One of those protections is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). FMLA was put into place by the federal government to protect an employee’s job during a leave of absence. It does not require your company to pay you during that time, though you can use paid time off while on FMLA. According to Department of Labor’s website, “FMLA entitles an eligible employee to take up to 12 workweeks of job-protected unpaid leave to care for a spouse, son, daughter or parent with a serious health condition. In enacting the FMLA, Congress recognized the changing nature of the American population, including the growing number of elderly Americans and the growing need for wage earners to provide care both for their children and for their parents. For FMLA leave purposes, a “parent” is defined broadly as the biological, adoptive, step or foster parent of an employee or an individual who stood in loco parentis to the employee.”

you for use of FMLA. A doctor must complete a “certification from a medical provider,” which is a form you can obtain from your job’s human resources director.

If you’re not protected under FMLA, it can be distressing for a caregiver. Many options exist to help caregivers maintain their employment while assuring that their loved one receives the utmost care when they cannot be together. For example, many communities have adult day health centers.

Adult day health centers offer caregivers a safe and secure place to take their loved one during the work day. There, participants receive nutritious meals; have the option to take part in activities such as music, exercises, games and artwork; and enjoy companionship from staff and fellow participants. Medicaid and long-term care insurance will pay for some or all of adult day health, and other financial assistance is available.

In-home services are also available, such as home health, which can cover anywhere from four hours a week to 24/7 care in your loved one’s home.

When your loved one begins to need more intensive care, knowing where to begin or who to ask for help can feel like half of the battle. LIFE Senior Services is a great place to begin if you have questions or need help connecting to resources in your community. For more information, call LIFE's SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000.

Whether the days of caring for your loved one are here or they are closely approaching, speaking to your human resources department and learning what your job offers in the way of support can empower you and help you make the best decisions for everyone in your family.

by Chelsea Edwards, LIFE's SeniorLine Supervisor

Have you ever asked if you are protected at your place of employment if you have to take time off to care for a parent? Federal law states that businesses with less than 50 employees do not have to offer FMLA to their employees. If you work at a business with over 50 employees, you must have worked at the organization for one year, or the equivalent of 1,250 hours, to be eligible to receive it. It is also important to note that being your parent’s power of attorney or guardian will not automatically qualify 34

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Knowing Your Rights and responsibilites AS A

Caregiver and Advocate

Seniors and family caregivers are entitled to certain rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). They also share responsibilities as advocates for themselves and other older adults, especially those in long-term care settings, through the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The below information about the FMLA and Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is by no means inclusive; however, it offers valuable insight and serves as a starting point for learning how to better care for yourself or a senior-aged loved one zzz

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. FMLA is administered through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.

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Covered employers include: Private-sector employers with 50 or more employees with 20 or more workweeks in the current or preceding calendar year, including a joint-employer or successor in interest to a covered employer; Public agencies, including local, state and federal government agencies, regardless of its number of employees; or Public or private elementary or secondary schools, regardless of its number of employees.

For more information on FMLA, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division website at www.dol.gov/whd/ or call (866) 4USWAGE (487-9243).

No. The only limitation is to eligible employees who work for covered employers.

Eligible employees are able to use FMLA: For the birth and care of a newborn child; During the placement of an adopted or fostered child, as well as time to care for the newly-placed child; To care for an immediate family member (spouse, child or parent, but not a parent-in-law) with a serious health condition; and When the employee is unable to work due to a serious health condition.

Note: Spouses of the same employer have different FMLA rights and may have limited leave.

Eligible employees can take unpaid, job-protected leave to care for specific family members. The FMLA was designed to help employees, while accommodating legitimate interests from employers.

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The Ombudsman Program serves residents in long-term care communities (i.e., nursing homes, assisted living and residential care communities) and works to improve those residents’ quality of life and care. It is administered through the Oklahoma Department of Human Services’ Aging Services Division and is under the authority of the Older Americans Act and the Oklahoma Long-Term Care Ombudsman Act.

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What is it?

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A long-term care ombudsman can receive complaints from anyone, including residents of long-term care communities, staff members, family members, friends, etc. Complaints also can be made from other families. For example, a person visits his or her loved one in a nursing home and notices another person’s questionable or poor treatment. These individuals would file a complaint on the behalf of the unrelated resident. An ombudsman complaint can also be made anonymously.

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Who should I contact for more information or to file a complaint?

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To file a complaint or to become an Ombudsman Program volunteer, contact the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at (405) 521-6734. You can also contact your Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman Supervisor at (800) 211-2116.

Is this limited to certain parts of Oklahoma?

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Each state has its own Ombudsman Program.

Oklahoma’s program is based in Oklahoma City with ombudsman supervisors that are divided into 11 areas, serving the whole state.

The Ombudsman Program serves residents who reside in long-term care communities for as long as they reside within those communities. The sooner the complaint is made (regardless of how minor the infraction seems), the sooner the situation can be fixed and the resident’s quality of life can improve.

Advocate Responsibilities

Eligible employees include those who: Are working for a covered employer; Have worked for the employer for at least 12 months; Have at least 1,250 hours of service within the previous 12 months; and Are working at a location where the employer has at least 50 employees within 75 miles.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

The Ombudsman Program is supported by local staff and volunteers who are committed to improving and enriching the lives of people who live in institutional settings. Ombudsman volunteers are advocates who serve residents and strive to improve a resident’s quality of life.

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There are many places – both local and chain – that offer complete or partial Thanksgiving meals already pre-made. All you have to do is place your order, pick up your goodies and reheat them at home. What a deal, plus a huge time (and stress) saver!

Cracker Barrel

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Cracker Barrel’s “Heat n’ Serve Holiday Family Meal To-Go” makes cooking for friends and family easy. The meal is ready to eat in two hours or less and feeds 10 people. It includes turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberry relish, choice of three sides, sweet rolls, pumpkin pie and pecan pie.

They also offer individual fresh baked pies and a turkey and dressing meal. Orders must be placed 24 hours in advance of desired pickup.

Boston Deli

6231 E. 61st St., Tulsa • (918) 492-4745

While the menu wasn’t available at the time of publishing, Boston Deli plans to offer a variety of Thanksgiving food items a la carte for carryout.

Give them a call at the number above to see what they have available.

Hebert’s Specialty Meats

10220 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa • (918) 710-2220

While you can purchase all kinds of meat (even alligator) from Hebert’s, the Thanksgiving staple they’re most famous for is the turducken. A Cajun delicacy, a turducken is a turkey stuffed with a boneless duck that has been stuffed with a boneless chicken. There are a variety of size options available. The price for a turducken starts at $69.99.

Costco offers an all-inclusive feast for 10 people for just a little more than $100. The Schwan’sbrand meal comes frozen and includes turkey, mashed potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, Brussel sprouts, sweet corn, baguettes, pumpkin pie, apple pie and ice cream. You can place your order online and they’ll ship it right to your door!

Antoinette’s Baking Co.

207 N. Main St., Tulsa • (918) 764-8404

Antoinette’s offers more than 30 options to add to your Thanksgiving table, including appetizers, snacks, breads and desserts. Plus, they also have numerous gluten free and vegan options too.

Free Thanksgiving Meals in THE Tulsa Area Apple Barrel Café

15225 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa (918) 366-2600 Free meal served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dine-in only.

Coffee Bunker

6365 E. 41st St., Tulsa • (918) 637-3878 Offers a free meal and companionship for veterans on Thanksgiving. There are two meal service times on Thanksgiving: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Duffy’s Restaurant

706 S. Elm St., Broken Arrow • (918) 251-3285 Free meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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2101 E. 71st St., Tulsa • (866) 298-8400

There are – of course – many more places around Tulsa offering meals and a la carte options, including Reasor's, Whole Foods, Albert G’s, Williams-Sonoma, Trader Joe’s, Lambrusco’s To Go, Justin Thompson Catering and more. Call around to your favorite restaurant or caterer and see what they might be able to whip up for you!

Every year, a number of Tulsa restaurants and agencies open their hearts and doors to serve free Thanksgiving meals. While there may be more places to get a free Thanksgiving meal, below are the ones we could reach that could confirm their Thanksgiving plans.

Iron Gate

501 W. Archer St., Tulsa • (918) 879-1709 Meal served Thanksgiving morning from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

John 3:16 Mission

506 N. Cheyenne Ave., Tulsa • (918) 587-1187 Serving Thanksgiving-style meals from Tuesday, November 26 through Saturday, November 30. Please arrive by 5:45 for 6:30 p.m. meal.

Salvation Army Center of Hope

102 N. Denver Ave., Tulsa • (918) 582-7201 Free meal served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tally’s Good Food Café

1102 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa • (918) 835-8039 Free meal served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oklahomans for Equality at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center

621 E. 4th St., Tulsa • (918) 743-4297 Meal served at noon. Please arrive by noon in order to be seated and served (latecomers cannot be accommodated).

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Caregiving can range from simply running a few errands to complete care, including providing housing, managing finances, handling personal hygiene, preparing meals and administering medication. All of that responsibility can create a large amount of stress. While anyone can be affected by caregiver stress, according to the Office on Women’s Health, more female caregivers say they have stress and other health problems than male caregivers. This stress is even higher when the caregiver is taking care of a spouse or someone who needs constant medical care and supervision.

LAUGHTER YOGA While Laughter Yoga could be considered unconventional, you shouldn’t write off this incredibly fascinating and joyous exercise that can stave off stress.

Laughter Yoga’s core premise is that your body can and knows how to laugh, regardless of what your mind has to say. Feigned laughter or laughing for no reason has the same health benefits of real laughter. Laughter strengthens all immune functions, brings oxygen to the body and brain and fosters positive feelings and interpersonal skills.

At a Laughter Yoga session, an instructor will guide attendees through various laughter exercises.

They may feel silly at first, but if you can get past the initial “awkwardness,” you might just enjoy yourself and start laughing for real!

Laughter Yoga Wednesday, November 13 1 – 2 p.m.

LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave., Tulsa Free • RSVP (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181

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Symptoms of caregiver stress can include: Feeling overwhelmed Feeling alone, isolated or deserted by others Sleeping too much or too little Gaining or losing a lot of weight Feeling tired most of the time Losing interest in activities you used to enjoy Becoming easily irritated or angered Often feeling worried or sad Having frequent headaches or body aches

Some stress can be good for you as it helps you cope and respond to a change or challenge. However, long-term stress of any kind, including caregiver stress, can lead to serious health concerns.

Long-term stress can cause:

Depression and anxiety Weak immune system Obesity Higher risk of chronic diseases Problems with short-term memory or paying attention

Preventing Caregiver Burnout It’s imperative that you take steps to help you cope with the stress of being a caregiver. Not only does taking care of yourself improve your own health and wellbeing, it can also improve the quality of the care you’re able to provide to your loved one. Here are some tips for preventing and managing stress: Learn ways to better help your loved one. Some hospitals or doctors offer classes that can help you learn how to help someone with a specific illness or injury. Look for disease specific support groups through community organizations, (i.e., LIFE Senior Services, Parkinson’s Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Association) to help you learn more about caring for

your loved one. Find caregiving resources in your community.

These could include home health services, adult day health services or even short-term respite stays at an assisted living or nursing facility.

Ask for and accept help.

Make a list of ways others can help you, and communicate those wishes often.

Take time for yourself. Visit with friends and family, be active, eat healthy foods, get enough sleep and go out to a movie.

See your doctor. Don’t skip your own doctor appointments.

To find more caregiver resources, see page 18.

You can also call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 to be connected to caregiver resources and other support services throughout the community.

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Share To submit a volunteer opportunity, contact Associate Editor Emily Fox at efox@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000, ext. 1207.

Start where you are.

Use what you have.

Do what you can.

– Arthur Ashe

LIFE Senior Services is seeking volunteers for the 2019 Holiday Project.

All donations of gifts, holiday bags or cash need to be delivered to LIFE’s office at 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, by Monday, December 2. If individuals or corporate groups would like to be involved in delivering the holiday goodies, contact LIFE's Volunteer Resources program. For more information on how you can play a part in LIFE Senior Services’ Holiday Project, contact Jennifer at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1186 or jthompson@LIFEseniorservices.org.

The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers who would like to deliver life-saving blood products to area hospitals. The deliveries are made on Sundays during two shifts – 7 to 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The role involves driving and some light box lifting. The Red Cross provides the vehicle, and the volunteer must pass a background check, have a current license and clean driving record. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

LIFE Senior Services needs one or two volunteers who are willing to work several days a week from November 2019 to March 2020. The volunteer will assist in making verification calls for the 2020-2021 edition of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services. Training will be provided.

For more information, contact Jennifer at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1186 or jthompson@LIFEseniorservices.org.

Catholic Charities has a variety of volunteer needs at their 2440 N. Harvard Ave. campus. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., first and third Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org. Volunteer roles include: • Porta Caeli end-of-life care home needs hospitality volunteers to greet visitors and family members of guests, prepare meals for the family members of guests, garden, visit with guests and work with service dogs.

• Calling ministry, which includes calling flood survivors to help them navigate the recovery process.

• Case workers to work one-on-one with survivors needing long-term assistance.

• Food pantry, clothing center and warehouse need volunteers who can assist in these areas.

LIFE Senior Services Tax Assistance Program is looking for people to help others in our community by becoming a volunteer with the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program at LIFE Senior Services.

Volunteer roles range from basic office support to assisting low or moderately low income seniors age 60 and older file their taxes for free.

All volunteers receive training. For more information, contact Channing at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1168 or crutherford@LIFEseniorservices.org.

The Salvation Army needs help with its holiday Christmas kettle campaign. Volunteers are needed every Thursday – except Thanksgiving – to help straighten and organize money from the donation kettles. The shift is from 9 a.m. to noon and takes place in a secured room with finance staff members. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

TSHA needs help with their monthly sidewalk sales. The organization provides a variety of services to those who are deaf, hard of hearing, affected by hearing loss or simply interested in hearing loss. Volunteers are needed to help set up items, assist people who are shopping and handle customer purchases. Upcoming sidewalk sales are November 4 and December 2 and help is needed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers pick the hours they are available to work during that time frame. They also need regular help in the thrift store until December. Volunteers are needed on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Volunteers help arrange and hang clothing, assist customers and ring up sales. The thrift shop is located at TSHA’s location at 8740 E. 11th St. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

The Circle Cinema, Tulsa’s oldest-standing movie theater and now the only nonprofit cinema in the area, needs accounting help. They need someone familiar with QuickBooks to come in for four to five hours, several times a month to help with accounting, some data entry, bank reconciliation, check processing, etc. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

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St. John Medical Center needs volunteer assistance at several facilities.

Hospital volunteers go through an interview, background check, TB test screening and attend a volunteer orientation. Volunteers are needed to staff information/guest services desks where they will greet visitors and direct them to their destinations. Gift shop help is needed to help customers make selections, ring up sales, take phone orders and stock shelves. At the main Tulsa hospital, volunteers are also needed in the cath lab to greet patients and their family members, escort family to the recovery area and serve as a communications liaison between the staff and family. Help is also needed at their Owasso and Broken Arrow hospitals. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

RSVP Airport Ambassadors is a collaborative program between RSVP and the Tulsa Airport. Ambassadors work at least one four-hour shift per week to provide hospitality and information services to airline passengers at one of three information desks in the terminal. Roving volunteers who walk through the terminal offering assistance are needed for three-hour shifts.

Ambassadors offer goodwill and a vital community service by promoting a positive community image of Tulsa while providing assistance to military personnel, passengers and the general public. Free parking, uniforms and volunteer recognition events included. Volunteers are in very short supply for Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

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Holiday Project PLEASE HELP US CREATE HAPPIER HOLIDAYS So often around the holidays, homebound, frail and low-income seniors are forgotten. There are even some who don't receive a single holiday gift. For the 500 older adults in LIFE’s Care Management Program that we serve with our Holiday Project, small gifts and trinkets are a thrill to find in a holiday stocking packed just for them. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, each year LIFE Senior Services brightens the holidays of hundreds of area seniors who live on limited incomes or who are alone for the holidays.

Our Holiday Project Wish List includes: • Unused Personal Hygiene Travel Size Items: Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, Q-tips, Band-Aids, hand lotion, Chap Stick, Kleenex, razors, etc.

• Activity Items: Deck of cards, large print word search or Sudoku, large print crossword puzzles, large piece puzzles, generic greeting cards, postage stamps, pens, envelopes, pocket-sized calendar, magnifying glass, eye glass repair kit, night light, etc.

• Food Items: Granola bars, Nutella and bread sticks, peanut butter and crackers, nuts, candy and fruit cups • Unused Personal Care Items: Fingernail file, nail clippers, bar or liquid soap, toilet paper, Neosporin, cortisone cream, Poligrip, eye glass cleaning cloth, multivitamins, vitamin D, etc.

• Gift Items: Individual flavored coffee packets, individual tea bags, gloves, socks, scarf, fleece blanket, winter hat, holiday trinket, picture frame and books

ENJOY LIFE BECOME A VOLUNTEER

DISCOVER ALL OF LIFE’S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • One-on-one and small group assistance in LIFE’s Adult Day Health Centers • Sharing your talents, like singing, painting, dancing, knitting, with our Adult Day Health participants • Fitness or art instructors at LIFE’s Senior Centers • Small home repairs and handyman projects • Office/clerical support • Medicare Part D counseling • Income tax preparation • Special events and fundraising • Serving on an advisory council

If your schedule is busy, we’re happy to accept cash donations and do the shopping for you. Online monetary donations can be made at www.LIFEseniorservices.org/holidayproject. Checks can also be mailed to LIFE Senior Services, Attention: Jennifer Thompson, 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135.

To find out how you can volunteer with LIFE Senior Services, call LIFE’s SeniorLine.

All donations must be received by Monday, December 2.

(918) 664-9000 or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Donations can be brought to LIFE Senior Services, 5950 E. 31st St., Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Jennifer Thompson, CVA, LIFE’s Volunteer Coordinator, at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1186 or jthompson@LIFEseniorservices.org.

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Noteworthy

Events to Inspire, Educate and Motivate!

Celebrating Caregivers

Honoring an American Biographer

Every year, the Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award recognizes an author who has amassed a distinguished body of work and made major contributions to the field of literature and letters. This year’s recipient is biographer Stacy Schiff.

She is the number one bestselling author of five nonfiction works – “The Witches: Salem, 1692,” “Cleopatra: A Life,” “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France and the Birth of America,” “Vera (Mrs. Vladimir Nobokov): Portrait of a Marriage” and “Saint-Exupery: A Biography.” She has also written for the New Yorker, the New York Times, The Washington Post, The New York Review of Books and many others.

The public will get a chance to meet Schiff at a free presentation on Saturday, December 7 at 10:30 a.m. Copies of her works will be for sale at the public presentation, which is being held at the Central Library, 400 Civic Center in downtown Tulsa.

To complement Schiff’s visit to Tulsa, the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries will offer “A Stacy Schiff Sampler” as part of its popular Books Sandwiched in Series on Monday, November 25 at 12:10 p.m. in the Aaronson Auditorium at the Central Library. Adrian Alexander, dean of The University of Tulsa’s McFarlin Library and chair of the Distinguished Author Award Selection Committee, will review a selection of Schiff’s work, highlighting its significance and impact.

For more information about the Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award, visit www.tulsalibrary.org/helmerichaward or call (918) 549-7323.

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November is National Family Caregivers Month and the Veterans Administration has planned special Family Caregiver Celebrations to acknowledge the selfless individuals giving up their own time to care for and support a family member. Often these caregivers are holding down a job and raising their own families while making time to care for a loved one. The two special celebrations are come-and-go receptions where caregivers can arrive and depart whenever they like during the party’s time frame. Celebrations are planned in Muskogee and Tulsa and are open to all family caregivers – not just those caring for veterans: • Muskogee VA Family Caregiver Celebration – November 6 • 2 – 4 p.m.

Non-Profit Resource Center, 207 N. Second St., Muskogee • Tulsa VA Family Caregiver Celebration – November 7 • 2 – 4 p.m. • LaFortune Community Center, 5202 S. Hudson Ave., Tulsa In the United States, more than 77 million caregivers provide invaluable support and assistance to their family members. As the number of older Americans continues to grow, so will the demand for caregivers. Their quiet acts of selflessness and sacrifice tell a story of love and devotion. During National Family Caregiver Month, the VA salutes the people who play difficult and exhausting roles as they care for their loved ones while protecting dignity and individuality.

Veterans Day

Monday, November 11 is Veterans Day. Many area restaurants and retailers offer discounts and even freebies on Veterans Day, with proof of service. If you’re caring for a veteran, check with their favorite restaurant to see if they are participating with a special offer for current and former military members. In the past, restaurants ranging from Buffalo Wild Wings and Chick-fil-a to Red Robin and Texas Roadhouse have had special offers.

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Golden Corral has been celebrating Veterans Day for the past 18 years and was the only restaurant with confirmed plans by LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine’s deadline.

Since 2001, the restaurant chain has served more than 5.4 million free meals to active and retired military heroes. The company has also raised $15 million for Disabled American Veterans. In 2019, Golden Corral will offer a free dinner and beverage on November 11 to current or former members of the U.S. military, Reserves or National Guard. Please bring proof of military service.

Family and friends are welcome and simply pay regular price for their meal. The dinner is available from 5 to 9 p.m. at any Golden Corral location.

Help for Hoarders

If you have a problem with disorganization, clutter or hoarding, LIFE Senior Services offers a structured 15-week workshop. The next Buried in Treasure series starts January 21, 2020. These workshops fill up quickly and a number of people go on a waitlist for the next session each time the program is offered.

Buried in Treasure is offered through the Tulsa Community Hoarding Taskforce, a TRIAD Taskforce partnership between LIFE Senior Services and TRIAD. The workshop is free for individuals interested in addressing their own disorganization, clutter and/or hoarding. If possible, participants are asked to purchase the recommended reading (“Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving and Hoarding,” Second Edition, Oxford Press 2014 by David F. Tolin, Randy O. Frost and Gail Steketee) available at local book stores or online for $20 to $25.

Over the course of the workshop, participants will develop an understanding of their behavior and gain practical tips for reclaiming their lives and their living space. In order to help the group remain on target, no new members will be accepted after February 4. Group size is limited, and pre-registration is required, so call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 for more information or to register. The classes will be held Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Kendall-Whittier Library, 21 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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MEDICARE SOLUTION SPECIALIST ____________________

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Adult day health

Home care services

Nutritious meals and dietary counseling

Medicare Supplements • Advantage Plans Prescription Drug Plans • Final Expense Hospital Indemnity • Cancer, Heart Attack & Stroke Plans Former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader

Transportation to and from the LIFE PACE center and medical appointments

Primary, medical and specialty care

Physical, occupational and speech therapies

Prescription drug coverage and management

Social services

Dental, podiatry, optometry and other services EXPIRES 12/31/19

24-hour access to the LIFE PACE care team

(918) 949-9969 • www.LIFEPACE.org

Dial 711 or (800) 722-0353 to connect to a TTy operator Recognized as a Medicare & Medicaid program.

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CALENDAR Festivals Events Tulsa Fall Home Expo

November 1 – 3 • Hours vary • Free Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (405) 632-2652 • (800) 755-5488 Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival

Dog Iron Award presentations to winning films November 2 • 7 p.m. • $30 Rogers State University, Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd. • Claremore (918) 341-0719 • www.willrogers.com Tulsa Arts & Crafts Expo

November 2 • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Free South Tulsa Baptist Church 10310 S. Sheridan Rd. • Tulsa (918) 812-7035 Truth Worth Telling: An Evening with Scott Pelley

Ticket includes copy of Pelley’s book “Truth Worth Telling” November 6 • 7 p.m. • $35 Congregation B’nai Emunah, Synagogue 1719 S. Owasso Ave. • Tulsa (918) 602-4449 • www.magiccitybooks.com Second Saturday Silents

“A Romance of the Redwoods” (1917) November 9 • 11 a.m. • $5 Circle Cinema • 10 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 592-3456 • www.circlecinema.com Heart of Broken Arrow Arts & Crafts Show

November 9 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Free Central Park Community Center 1500 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 251-1591 “Fiddler on the Roof” (1971) Sing-Along

November 10 • 1 p.m. • $10 Circle Cinema • 10 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 592-3456 • www.circlecinema.com Chamber Music Tulsa Presents: Lysander Piano Trio

November 10 • 3 p.m. $25 in advance • $35 at door Tulsa Performing Arts Center 101 E. 3rd St. • Tulsa (918) 587-3802

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To submit a calendar item, contact Associate Editor Emily Fox at efox@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000.

Will Thomas Book Launch Event

I Can’t Make Music with ahha Tulsa

Celebrate the Tulsa author’s latest publication November 13 • 7 p.m. • Free Magic City Books 221 E. Archer St. • Tulsa (918) 602-4449 • www.magiccitybooks.com

November 4 • Noon – 12:45 p.m. • Free McKeon Center for Creativity 910 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 595-7339

Rose District Ice Rink

Learn words & phrases in a new language November 5 • American Sign Language November 12 • Italian November 19 • Chinese 6 – 7 p.m. • Free McKeon Center for Creativity 910 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 595-7697

November 15 – January 5 •Times vary $12 with skates • $8 without skates 418 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (405) 923-8345 Tulsa Symphony Presents Classics Concert Series

November 16 • 7:30 p.m. • $15 – $70 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 101 E. 3rd St. • Tulsa (918) 584-3645 Braum’s An Affair of the Heart

Hand-crafted items; admission good all weekend November 22 – 24 Friday & Saturday • 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. • $10 River Spirit Expo at Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (405) 632-2652 Winterfest

Outdoor ice skating, carriage rides; entertainment Friday & Saturday nights November 23 – January 5 • Times vary $12 with skates • $8 without skates 3rd St. & Denver Ave. • Tulsa (918) 894-4268 Rhema Christmas Lights

Lights on 6 p.m. on November 27 November 27 – January 1 5:30 – 11:30 p.m. • Free 1025 W. Kenosha St. • Broken Arrow (918) 258-1588 Utica Square Lights On

November 28 • 6:30 p.m. • Free 21st St. & Utica Ave. • Tulsa (918) 742-5531

Classes, Meetings Seminars Defensive Driving Class

Those who complete the class may receive discount on auto insurance November 2 • 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. • $50 Tulsa Police Department, Mingo Valley Station 10122 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (877) 457-0711 • www.aaa.com/driverservices

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World Traveler’s Phrasebook

Book Club

Everyone welcome whether or not you have read the book November 7 • 10 a.m. • Free 5400 South Apartments 4700 E. 54th St. • Tulsa (918) 496-9270 Let’s Talk About it Oklahoma Book Club

“Tuesdays with Morrie” discussion with Dr. Kurt Lively November 14 • 6:30 p.m. • Free The Museum Broken Arrow 400 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 258-2616 • RSVP required Percussion/Rhythm Class

For LIFE Senior Center members ($40 annual fee) Wednesdays • 1 p.m.

Free (for members) LIFE Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760 LOUD for LIFE

Parkinson’s voice maintenance class Tuesdays • 12 – 1 p.m. • Free Swallowing & Neurological Rehabilitation, Inc. 2121 S. Columbia Ave. • Tulsa (918) 928-4700 • www.tulsasnr.com Diabetes Empowerment & Education Program (DEEP )

Free six-week class for seniors with diabetes; contact Ability Resources for locations & times of a class near you (918) 592-1235

Support Groups

LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups

Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline • (800) 272-3900 LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000, ext. 1169 Respite provided • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Broken Arrow November 14 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Central November 7 • 6 – 7 p.m. • Free November 19 • 5 – 6 p.m. • Free 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa LIFE’s Adult Day Health at North November 19 • 4 – 5 p.m. • Free 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa Alzheimer’s Support Group

November 4 • 5:30 p.m. • Free Boston Avenue United Methodist Church 1301 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 583-5181 Family Caregiver Resource Fair

Info & demos in a come & go event November 15 • 9 a.m. – Noon • Free Morton Comprehensive Health Services 1334 N. Lansing Ave. • Tulsa (918) 295-6154 OK Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

November 15 • 1 p.m. • Free Prairie House Assisted Living and Memory Care 2450 N. Stone Ridge Dr. • Broken Arrow (918) 747-3747 Coffee & Conversation

Bring your loved one for a special planned activity November 19 • 10 a.m. • Free Oxford Glen Memory Care Residence 11113 E. 103rd St. N • Owasso (918) 376-4810 • RSVP Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Support Group

November 19 • 6 – 7 p.m. • Free Swallowing & Neurological Rehabilitation, Inc. 2121 S. Columbia Ave. • Tulsa (918) 928-4700 • www.tulsasnr.com

Dancing

Lake Keystone Square Dance Club

November 1 & 15 • 7:30 p.m. • $4 Memorial Drive United Methodist Church 7903 E. 15th St. • Tulsa (918) 740-5419

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Belles & Beaus Square Dance Club

Saturday Night Dances

November 12 & 26 • $4 7 p.m. workshop • 7:30 p.m. dance St. Marks Methodist Church 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-7277

Live bands; large dance floor; nonsmoking Saturdays • 7:30 p.m. $6 members • $8 nonmembers Moose Lodge 862 • 11106 E. 7th St. • Tulsa (918) 437-8850

Broken Arrow Senior Center Dances

Fitness

Featuring The Round Up Boys Mondays • 6:30 p.m. • $5 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377 • www.baseniors.org Clog Dancing Lessons

Presented by Turtle Creek Cloggers Mondays • 5:45 – 8:30 p.m.

Thursdays • 6 – 8 p.m. • $4 LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 627-0067 Beginning Line Dancing

Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. • Free Fridays • 1 – 2 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Dance for Parkinson’s Disease

Free classes exploring movement & music; for people with Parkinson's Tuesdays • 2 – 3 p.m. • Free Tulsa Ballet • 1212 E. 45th Pl. • Tulsa (918) 574-8499 Tulsa Elks Lodge #946

Wednesdays 7 p.m. • West Coast beginning lessons 8 p.m. • West Coast intermediate lessons Free Elks members • $5 nonmembers Tulsa Elks Lodge #946 5335 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-1699 Beginner Square Dance Lessons

Sponsored by Speck-Taculars & Single Squares Dance Club; no partner needed Thursdays • 7 – 9 p.m. • $25 for 17 lessons Memorial Drive Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall 7903 E. 15 St. • Tulsa (918) 625-8593 • (918) 834-1132 • RSVP Friday Night Dance Party

Open to the public; food, complimentary wine & soft drinks Fridays • 8 – 10 p.m. • $15 a person Strictly Ballroom • 6928 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 493-2623 www.newstrictlyballroom.com Friday Night Dances

Open to the public; nonsmoking ballroom Fridays • 7:30 p.m. $6 members • $7 nonmembers American Legion Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-1635

Tai Chi Chuan Yang Form

Mondays 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. beginners 6 – 7 p.m. advanced $20 a month • $15 for members Tulsa Garden Center Mansion 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 576-5155 www.tulsagardencenter.org Moderate Yoga with Lucy Weberling

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Senior & Caregiver Community Education Laughter Yoga Interested in feeling better? Looking for low-impact exercise?

Laughter yoga could be the answer. Laughter yoga is an easy, fun exercise that improves physical and mental health.

No yoga mat required. Most exercises are chair-based, and all exercises can be modified.

Mondays • 10 – 11:15 a.m. $15 a session • $50 a month West Oak Village, Craft Room 1002 S. Fairfax Ave. • Skiatook (918) 633-8890

Wednesday, November 13 • 1 – 2 p.m.

LaFortune Community Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • Reservations Requested • (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181

Ballet Barre Balance Class

Legal Documents Learn about the documents, including the Oklahoma advance directive, powers of attorney, wills, trusts and guardianships, that help protect your wishes and promote your health and wellness from Tulsa attorney Brian Crain.

Mondays • 12:30 – 1 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 • Free Rock Steady Boxing

For people with Parkinson’s Tuesdays & Thursdays • 6:30 p.m. $15 a class • $85 a month Impact Fitness, The Farm Shopping Center 6570 E. 51st St., Ste. A • Tulsa (918) 516-8482 • www.tulsa.rsbaffiliate.com Functional Movement

For LIFE Senior Center members ($40 annual fee) Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9 a.m. $40 a month (for members) LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 3500 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 749-2623 Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

10-week series starting November 5 & 7 Tuesdays & Thursdays Noon – 1 p.m. • Free Case Community Center 1050 W. Wekiwa Rd. • Sand Springs (918) 280-8656 • RSVP Balance for Life

Wednesdays • 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. $20 a month • $15 for members Tulsa Garden Center Mansion 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 576-5155 www.tulsagardencenter.org

Dance Party with Single Seniors

The GROUP Tulsa singles dance organization (45+) annual Christmas party; formal dinner & dancing December 9 • 7 – 10:30 p.m. • $45 DoubleTree Warren Place 6110 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 724-4022 • RSVP

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by LIFE Senior Services.

Thursday, November 14 • 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Legacy Plaza, 5330 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181

Professional Education: Ethics and Alzheimer’s Communication Strategies LIFE Senior Services concludes its Community Information and Assistance Training (CIAT) programming in November. Ethics and Alzheimer’s Communication Strategies will include speakers addressing the reasons why an active sex life can prolong vitality and enhance enjoyment of life. The day’s speakers will also address some of the challenges posed by caring for – and communicating with – someone with Alzheimer’s. Professionals attending the session can receive six hours of continuing education or contact hours. The class can also be used to complete six hours toward mandatory ethics training.

Friday, November 22 • 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saint Simeon’s, 3701 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa $79 • Registration Required • (918) 664-9000, ext. 1512

LIFE’S SENIOR CENTERS With two locations in midtown Tulsa, LIFE’s Senior Centers offer a combination of social, creative, educational, fitness and health activities for adults age 50 and older. The centers are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and membership is only $40 per year. To discover all that LIFE has to offer, call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1130 or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org/seniorcenters.

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PEOPLE & PLACES

Residents at The Parke Assisted Living put together flower arrangements to decorate their dining room.

It was a family outing for Sally and Dave Wade of Norman and their grandchildren, Elijah, Nolan and Inara Lebanc. They visited Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch where they received a lesson in basic birdhouse carpentry from Jacob Krumwiede, ranch manager and Will Rogers Museum assistant director.

Prosit! Residents from Woodland Terrace feasted on a German-inspired meal at Siegi’s Sausage Factory Restaurant.

Senior Star at Burgundy Place residents Marie, Alice, Gus and Wanda getting ready to hang their blueberry and Cheerios bird feeders around the backyard.

Residents at Cedarhurst of Woodland Hills participated in a “Sip and Paint” event.

Wanda, a Senior Star at Burgundy Place resident, enjoyed a beautiful day at Claremore’s Will Rogers Memorial Museum.

Senior Star at Burgundy Place residents took a tour of the KOTV News On 6 station and ran into anchor and crime reporter Lori Fullbright.

Send Us Your Pictures We Want To See Seniors Smiling & Active

Whether it is your traveling group, tennis buddies or a night on the town, we want your pictures!

Submit high-resolution photos to editor@LIFEseniorservices.org by the 1st of every month.

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AUTO REPAIR

Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locally-owned and - operated with over 40 years of auto repair experience. We perform all types of vehicle repair, from computer and electrical problems to engine and transmission overhauls.

ASE Certified mechanics.Open six days a week, with towing provided. Call Gary.

(918) 832-7072.

CARPET CLEANING

ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning Senior and caregiver discounts.

Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning.

Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning.

Carpet repairs and restretching.

Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Veteran owned and operated. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate (918) 636-6303.

CEMETERY LOTS

Calvary Cemetery Calvary Cemetery, section 7, Way of the Cross. Two side-by-side spaces lot 204, space 6 and lot 207, space 4. $6400 for both.

Blank headstone available.

Truly a beautiful view. Call (405) 273-7071 or email lala55king@yahoo.com.

Faith Section in Floral Haven Two spaces in Lot 177-C Faith section, spaces 3 & 4. Value for each space $3,400, will take $1,500 each space. Buyers pay transfer fee. Also, Faith section Lot 177-A, 1 space with second burial right. Value $5,100 will take $2,550. Call Robert (405) 380-2779.

Garden of ApostlesMemorial Park Two spaces located in Memorial Park. Lot 312, 5 & 6, section 28 in the Garden of Apostles. Close to monument. $3500 for both. Buyer pays small transfer fee. Contact Linda at barbees12@gmail.com.

HISTORIC TULSA OAKLAWN CEMETERY Located at 11th & Peoria.

Six spaces in Section 3 Block 59, $12,000. Will negotiate two or four together. Formerly owned by the Perryman family. Sale is subject to all City procedures and approvals. Inquire to: info@woodbinetulsa.com.

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Veterans Fields of Honor. Can be used as 2 side-by-side or 2 side-by-side double stack. Current value is $11,000. Asking $7,000 for both or $4,500 each.

Call (918) 695-5169.

Rose Hill Burial Plot One (1) burial plot in Rose Hill Cemetery, Section 16, lot 274, No.3 located in the shade of a large elm tree in an older section. $975. Contact Jeff at (918) 7798840 or email at Okla66@mail.com

CLEANING SERVICES

Window Cleaning Service/ Housecleaning Making your windows sparkle and restoring the shine. Housecleaning done on regular basis or one time.

Also will clean “move-ins” and “move-outs”. Good at detail. Can organize, as well. Very good worker with good established customer references. Honest, dependable.

You’ll love my work. Call Lynn (918) 809-7040.

COMPUTER SERVICES

Computer and Electronic Assistance Are you stuck and need Help with your computer or any electronic device. Price and Son Computer and Technology Services, LLC will be glad to assist you in your home. Call James or Jared at (918) 236-6010 or email us at office@pricestechhelp.com to schedule an appointment.

Does Technology Frustrate You? Honest, patient, ethical help with your pc, router, wifi, cell phone, email, streaming, camera, password recovery, etc. 30 years of IT experience in Tulsa. Special rates for seniors. References available.

Call or email Carmen Armstrong.

Carmstrongva@gmail.com (918) 688-7453.

DAYTIME CARE

Daytime care for older loved ones LIFE’s Adult Day Health offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. For more information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Health at (918) 664-9000.

ESTATE SALES

2MS Estate Sales ...Tulsa’s Finest!

Downsizing? Estate Liquidation?

Let us take the worry away and Maximize your return. No out of pocket expense. We specialize in senor transitions, with over 20 years in the senior housing market. My team includes realtors, moving company, senior housing and attorneys if needed. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Continued

Atulsa@aol.com also Facebook 2MSestatesalestulsa for a Free consultation.

Downsizing? Transitioning to a Nursing Facility?

Whatever the case, choosing the right Estate Sale Company makes that next step easier. For over 13 years, people from all over Tulsa & Green Country have trusted I Heart Estate Sales for their Estate Sale needs. Call I Heart Estate Sales at (918) 759-1384 for your free, no obligation consultation. www.IHeartEstateSales.com My Estate Sale We are here to assist you with the ever-changing status of your life.

Whether it is offering an appraised value of one or more items or holding an estate sale to pass on your treasures we are here for you. (918) 344-7410.

FINANCIAL/INSURANCE

Investor Wanted Established business owner would like to borrow $20,000 at 12% interest will pay $200 month interest only payments then a balloon payment of $20,000 December of 2020. Guaranteed two ways References available. Serious inquiries only. (918) 625-1770.

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 at (866) 664-9009.

Need A New Medicare Plan?

The Medicare Supplement Store at Promenade Mall is your “One-Stop-Shop” for Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans, & Drug Plans. We can give you a quote from top-rated carriers like: Aetna, Blue Cross, Humana, GlobalHealth, UnitedHealthCare, Mutual of Omaha and others. For information, call Bob Archer today (918) 814-5550.

GARDENING/LAWN CARE

AAA Lawns & More Total lawn care. Leaf removal.

Gutter cleaning, fence repair and new installation available. Stump grinding and small tree work.

Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable.

Veteran-owned. We are a small company with personal service.

References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry.

(918) 361-1299.

Green Hibiscus Lawn & Garden Services Scheduled garden maintenance (weeding, planting, mulching).

Garden bed design and installation.

Hedge & shrub trimming. Tree pruning & removal. Leaf clean up.

Hauling green debris. Call Charles (918) 636-0298.

Kimble Davis Tree Company Family-owned and operated.

Specializing in all aspects of tree care: restoration, pruning/thinning, removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming, firewood available.

Serving Tulsa for 25 years.

References. Member BBB. Insured.

ISA certified arborist. Check us out at www.kdtreeco.com. Call Kimble at (918) 853-5383.

Mower Repair / Maintenance All brands - Riders, ZTR's, Walk-behinds, Hand-helds.

Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869.

New Season Lawn & Tree LLC Now accepting new customers.

Fall clean-up available. Mowing, trimming, leaf and debris removal, fence line trim/cleanup, leaf mulching, flower beds. Tree pruning/thinning and removal.

Shrub and hedge trimming/shaping of all sizes. Pressure Washing driveway, decks, siding. ISA Certified Arborist. Fully insured with verified references. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Call Todd (918) 639-2262. www.newseasonlawnandtree.com.

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.

Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 19th year serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount.

Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/ cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning.

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Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining.

Tree trimming. No job too small.

For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394.

Big C’s Plumbing Services Your one stop Plumbing Shop!

Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now.

Bumgartner Plumbing Licensed, with over 30 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour.

No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. # 82750.

(918) 355-4747.

Burton Painting Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes. Decks, fences, cabinets and floors.

Free estimates. 30+ years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured. (918) 378-2858.

Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded.

Honest and reliable service for over 30 years. Competitive rates.

Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair.

All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Family-owned and operated.

(918) 437-8101.

Free Inspection Do you have a roof leak? Were you flooded? FREE – inspection, small roof repairs, emergency tarping. Don’t forget the 3 R’s!!!

Home Again Roofing, Remodeling & Restoration is here for your home needs. Free estimates.

Honest, ethical, patient help and support. Let me help you through the stressful process. Call Carmen at (918) 935-1497.

Handyman & Construction Services 30 Years Experience! All Handicap Accessories - grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors. Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig (918) 892-4168.

RDA Remodeling, LLC We offer home repair services, full remodeling and insulation.

Call (918) 209-5766.

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Same Day Services Light Hauling /Light Moving - help you rearrange room furniture, lawns-grass mowing/small paint jobs/cleanup/ fence repair/light construction/sheet rock tile repair - We are honest dependable.

References. Call (918) 313-5230.

Tulsa Movers Dependable Movers! Low Rates.

Free Estimates. Senior Discounts.

Call (918) 734-2181.

Scrap Metal Haul Off Free haul off/pick up of appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, hot water tanks and any scrap metal. Call John at (918) 313-4405.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

HOUSING

5400 South Senior Independent Community Affordable 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment / town homes non-smoking community.

Call for a tour (918) 496-9270.

Fully Furnished Apartment for Rent One bedroom fully furnished apartment available. MoveIn ready!! Everything is new; bed, cable, washer & dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, alarm system, premier parking. Nonsmoker, please! $500 per month with $500 deposit (nonrefundable). ALL BILLS PAID. Proof of identification required.

Call Dwayne (918) 428-8740.

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 PENNI Thank you to the best lawyer for all senior citizens. We finally got our family Will done. The procedure seems complicated with other law firms we went to, but working with you made it simple with a plain easy explanation we old folks can understand. Our Will was quickly, successfully finalized in record time to our satisfaction and cost effective, too! Thank you.

Margie and Jim. Need Legal Help?

Call Me First.

Ramona Jones, Attorney at Law. Wills, trusts, deeds, advance directives, powers of attorney, divorces, civil, DUI, criminal, guardianships, adoptions and more. Also paperwork for limited scope representation. Credit cards accepted. 1437 South Boulder, Ste. 160, Tulsa, OK (918) 585-2255.

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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

Bobbi and Bob’s Personal & Business Assistance Run errands; grocery and personal shopping; transportation to medical appointments, beauty shop, airport or other local destinations; organize home; handle medical insurance claims; provide administrative and secretarial support; wait for deliveries and repairmen at your home. Call Bobbi Warshaw at (918) 852-5302, email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net Caring Hands Specialized one on one care for you or your loved one from a licensed nurse. Services I provide for you or your loved one: Companionship, sitter, light housekeeping, and preparing meals. I provide 12/24 hour shifts at an affordable cost. Please call Delia at (405) 714-8016 for more information.

Christian Companion Senior Care Transportation to any destination; hair appointments, shopping, doctors’ appointments, airport, etc… I will do light housework.

Reasonable rates and references available. Call Rebecca at (918) 760-5811.

Companion Solutions We are a non-medical care service offering a wide range of services custom tailored to fit your needs. We can help with errands/shopping, drs appointments, meal preparation, light housekeeping, wellness checks, medication reminders or companion care. Contact us today for a free consultation (918) 998-2273 (CARE).

Compassionate Senior Services Do you or a loved one need help with grocery shopping?

Maybe help with meals? Or maybe just a companion to visit with or play games with? If this sounds like you or someone you know. Please Call, Christie at (918) 934-7986.

Financial Organizer/Liaison Do you or a loved one need help keeping up with mail, balancing a checkbook, paying bills, making phone calls, organizing or preparing for tax time? I can help! I will work with Continued

you or act as a liaison between family members. Call or email me to discuss options. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259, esc9315@gmail.com Joy’s Girl Friday – Senior Concierge Help where and when you need it.

Errands, home help, conversation, companionship, pickup and deliveries, write letters, pay bills, pet care, shop for groceries or gifts, or organize your home. If you don’t see it – Just ask! Free consultation – Joy Williams (918) 809-3087.

PERSONAL SAFETY

EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems. Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service. Affordable with no long-term commitment.

Locally owned and operated (918) 298-0500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277.

HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office inTulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your own home, where you are most comfortable. Call (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). www.halomedicalalarms.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. I will come to you at the hospital, rehab or nursing home.

A Mane Event hairstyling is for the entire family. 35 years experience.

Senior specials for haircuts, perms and color. In-shop special: Haircut $7 for first time customers in shop ONLY. Perms are $45. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Yale at 937 South Canton Ave. Call Mary Wilkinson at (918) 834-2686 or (918) 269-1626.

Salon Retro Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. This month’s special: Haircut OR Style OR Manicure $14-First time clients only. Pedicures are $20. Come see us in Midtown at Highland Plaza, 5661 East 41st Street (corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440.

PET CARE

Home Veterinary Care Experience Tulsa’s most convenient veterinary service in the comfort of your own home. Our goal is to develop a personal relationship with each of our clients and patients. Contact us today to schedule your house call appointment. Call (918) 892-9382 or email DrFielstra@gmail.com or visit us at www.homevetcaretulsa.com.

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SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP

Single Seniors (55+) Are you over 55, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun loving group of single seniors over 55. We meet every Wednesday,11:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:15 have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Beverly at (918) 272-1049.

TRANSPORTATION

HealthRide Transportation Services Let us take you where you need to go. Our Wheelchair Accessible Vans can get you to Dr. Appointments, Church Events or anywhere you desire. HealthRide provides wheelchair transportation for Tulsa and surrounding communities. Quality service at a lower cost. Call (918) 404-0038.

Website: www.healthridetulsa.org Email: healthride1@gmail.com.

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.

VOLUNTEER

JUST DO IT! If you've been looking for a way you can make a difference, consider joining the Millennium Hospice team as a volunteer. Caregiver relief is so important during this difficult time.

Volunteers provide that by sitting with patients for an hour or so. Training is provided. (918) 493-6555.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Sophisticated Seconds, an upscale re-sale shop is looking for volunteers.

Join the fun!! Great Incentives.

Retail experience helpful, but not necessary. Flexible hours in a fun environment that helps Hospice of Green Country’s patients. Please contact Carol at Hospice of Green Country (918) 388-1321. Enjoy volunteering while helping others!

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