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10 Six Things to Do When You Get Medicare

Vol. 28, no. 8

Start your Medicare off right by making sure you take advantage of everything Medicare has to offer.

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Publisher laura Kenny President and Chief Executive Officer

10 LIFE’s Medicare Assistance Program Saves Seniors More Than 1.2 Million on Their Drug Costs

Kelly KircHHoFF Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning betsy troyer Managing Editor btroyer@LIFEseniorservices.org

LIFE’s Medicare counselors and volunteers helped 1,130 beneficiaries compare and select their Part D prescription drug plans for 2014.

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Kaylee camPbell Associate Editor kcampbell@LIFEseniorservices.org

13 Nutrition: What Older Adults Need to Know

bernie dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org

Nutrition is more than just the food we eat; it also takes into account digestion and hydration. Learn what is especially essential for older adults.

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carrie Henderson boWen Circulation Coordinator cbowen@LIFEseniorservices.org

Making Food Labels Work for You Discover how food labeling, while sometimes overwhelming, can offer a systematic way to evaluate food’s nutritional value.

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21 The Not-So-Sweet Truth:

Understanding the Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic and How it Effects Seniors There’s no sugarcoating it: researchers estimate that one in four seniors has Type 2 diabetes. Learn more about how the disease impacts the body and how to combat it.

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If you dread filling out those confusing forms or are afraid of making a mistake, there are two programs staffed with trained professionals available to help.

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Honoring Our African-American Heritage

Descendant of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ Author Shares its Oklahoma Roots

Many of us learned the words during our middle school choir days, but most of us likely know little about the history of the song except that slaves composed it.

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Ms. Senior Oklahoma Pageant Celebrates the Poise and Wisdom of Area Senior Women With the desire to show seniors that they only grow better with age, Grace Hospice Foundation started the pageant eight years ago.

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It is the time of year that we frequently hear about new diet crazes, superfoods or even workout programs that will get us fit in less than 8 minutes a day! It’s a challenge to sort out the good information from the bad. In this issue, we try to decode the puzzle by bringing you in-depth information about how the fuel that we consume impacts our bodies.

Over the past decade, science has revealed a greater understanding of our nutritional needs. One way to make sure that we’re getting the nutrients our bodies crave is to read food labels. The article Decoding Food Packaging: Making Food Labels Work for You explains the common terminology found on these labels.

On the reverse side of proper nutrition, the food that we consume can have an adverse effect on our bodies. Sometimes it is indigestion or heart burn – other times improper nutrition leads to disease. Type 2 diabetes is not only an epidemic in our country - it directly impacts older adults. One in four seniors already struggle with this disease. Read The Not-So-Sweet Truth to learn how Type 2 diabetes effects the body.

In addition, LIFE Senior Services is proud to bring back the popular seminar Food for Life: Managing Diabetes Through Good Nutrition, an award-winning program designed by physicians, nurses and registered dietitians that offers classes focusing on healthy eating. Not only can you

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buy every ingredient at your neighborhood grocery store, you’ll be able to taste every dish that is prepared. Learn more on pages 22-23.

There are other great articles in this issue as well. We discuss the Six Things to Do When You Get Medicare on page 10. If you are new to Medicare this year, start it off right by making sure you take advantage of everything that Medicare has to offer! Tax season has officially kicked off and two area organizations are offering tax help this season. Look on page 26 for details. Also, LIFE Senior Services is proud to be a sponsor of Ms. Senior Oklahoma Pageant this year. We get a behind-the-scenes look at the pageant that celebrates the poise and wisdom of area senior women.

Thank you for reading this issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine.

We proudly deliver this publication to your home free of charge. We are applying for a new status with the U.S. Postal Service that will reduce our postage costs. You will notice a postcard included in the magazine. You’ll help us obtain this status by filling out this postcard and sending it back to us. For your convenience, the postage is already paid. Thank you for your help and support of LIFE Senior Services.

February is also an important month at LIFE Senior Services. Our annual Puttin’ on the Dog dinner and auction is scheduled for Thursday, February 20. We would love for you to join us for this special evening, but if you are unavailable, consider participating in our raffle. We are raffling a trip of a lifetime and you will get to choose from one of three destinations!

Destinations include Bermuda, Canada or New York City. Look for the ad on page 39 for more information. You don’t have to be present to win!

Have a happy and healthy February! Until next month,

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Travel back to the 1930s

As the 20s roared to an end so did the optimism, prosperity, and technological advancements that were enjoyed by many during the decade. The 1930s was instead a decade of bad luck.

A series of calamities all collided to set up the worst economic downturn in American history. In northeastern Oklahoma, even the ever-reliable petroleum business fell apart. This exhibit will showcase the stories and objects of the everyday people, places, and events that made up Tulsa during the 1930s. Visitors will enjoy artifacts and images from the decade including clothing, toys, household furnishings, business items, and even a Model A Ford – the automobile of choice in the early 30s.

Tulsa Historical Society • 2445 S. Peoria Ave. Hours: Tues. - Sat. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m

Downtown at Night, c.1930.

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Adams Motor Company, located on the northeast corner of 5th St. and Detroit Ave., c. 1930s.

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The “Banknotes,” a band sponsored by the National Bank of Tulsa, performing at the Tulsa Club, c. 1930.

Front of the K.C. Auto Hotel and Car Rental on Cincinnati between 3rd and 4th Streets.

“Red Hats” at the grand opening of the Union Depot, c. 1932.

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this month in history Feb. 2, 1943: Germans surrender at Stalingrad In 1942, diminishing resources, partisan guerilla attacks, and the cruelty of the Russian winter began to take their toll on the Germans. Surrender was their only hope for survival, but Hitler wouldn’t hear of it. Friedrich von Paulus, the German commander surrendered on Jan. 31st, and the pockets of German resistance ceased on Feb. 2nd.

Feb. 9, 1964: America meets the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show It is estimated that 73 million Americans were watching that night as the Beatles made their live U.S. television debut. Sullivan gave his now-famous intro, “Ladies and gentlemen...the Beatles!” and after a few seconds of rapturous cheering from the audience, the band kicked into “All My Lovin’.”

Feb. 14, 1929: The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Four men dressed as police officers enter gangster Bugs Moran’s headquarters on N. Clark St. in Chicago, Ill., line seven of Moran’s henchmen against a wall, and shoot them to death. The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, as it is now called, was the culmination of a gang war between arch rivals Al Capone and Bugs Moran.

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Feb. 17, 1972: Beetle overtakes Model T as world’s best-selling car The 15,007,034th Volkswagen Beetle comes off the assembly line, breaking a world car production record held for more than four decades by the Ford Motor Company’s iconic Model T, which was in production from 1908 - 1927.

Feb. 23, 1954: Children receive first polio vaccine A group of children from Arsenal Elementary School in Pittsburgh, Pa., receive the first injections of the new polio vaccine developed by Dr. Jonas Salk. Though not as devastating as the plague or influenza, poliomyelitis was a highly contagious disease that emerged in terrifying outbreaks and seemed impossible to stop. Cases of polio in the U.S. dropped from 14,647 in 1955 to 5,894 in 1956, and by 1959 some 90 other countries were using Salk’s vaccine.

Feb. 24, 1868: President Andrew Johnson impeached The U.S. House of Representatives votes 11 articles of impeachment against President Andrew Johnson, nine of which cite Johnson’s removal of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, a violation of the Tenure of Office Act. The House vote made President Johnson the first president in U.S. history to be impeached. © The History Channel www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Six Things to Do When You Get Medicare Start your Medicare off right by making sure you take advantage of everything Medicare has to offer.

1. Fill out an “Initial Enrollment Questionnaire” (IEQ) so your bills are paid correctly and on time.

• The IEQ asks about other health insurance you have that might pay before Medicare does, like group health plan coverage from your or a family member’s employer, liability insurance or workers’ compensation.

• The actual IEQ isn’t mailed to you, but you’ll get a letter with details about how to complete the IEQ online at MyMedicare.gov about three months before your Medicare coverage starts. The letter will include your username and an initial password.

• The IEQ will be available online 90 days before and up to 180 days after your entitlement date. If you try to fill it out online before or after this time, you won’t be able to access it.

2. If you want to allow Medicare to give your personal health information to someone other than yourself, you must first give your permission in writing. Fill out an online “Authorization to Disclose Personal Health Information Form” now in case you can’t do it later. You may take back (“revoke”) your written permission at any time, except in the cases where Medicare has already acted based on your permission.

3. Schedule a “Welcome to Medicare” Preventive Visit appointment during the first 12 months you have Medicare.

• The free, one-time comprehensive “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit puts you in control of your health and your Medicare from the start.

• Medicare also covers many preventive services to keep you healthy and screenings to check for health problems. Many of these

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services are covered each year at no cost to you. Talk to your doctor about these covered preventive services to find out what’s right for your health needs.

4. Sign up for MyMedicare.gov, a secure online service where you can access your personal Medicare information 24 hours a day, every day. Once you’ve set up your MyMedicare.gov account you will be able to: • Complete your Initial Enrollment Questionnaire • Track your health care claims • View your “Medicare Summary Notices” (MSNs) • Order a replacement Medicare card • Check your Medicare Part B deductible status • View your eligibility information • Track your preventive services • Find information about your Medicare health plan or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D), or search for a new one • Keep your Medicare information in one convenient place • Sign up to get the “Medicare & You” handbook electronically 5. Choose and join a Medicare Drug Plan (Part D) during the seven-month period that starts three months before the month you turn 65, includes the month you turn 65, and ends three months after the month you turn 65.

6. Learn what Medicare covers.

• For help understanding Medicare benefits including information about Medicare coverage options, attend a “Basics of Medicare” seminar offered monthly by the Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services.

Check for seminar dates and times each month on page 35 in LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine.

by Cindy Loftin, Medicare Assistance Program

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LIFE’s Medicare Assistance Program Saves Seniors More Than $1.2 Million on Their 2014 Drug Costs The Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services has again achieved outstanding results during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period by saving Medicare beneficiaries more than $1.2 million in prescription drug costs for 2014.

According to LIFE Senior Services’ President and CEO Laura Kenny, “LIFE’s Medicare Part D assistance has made a significant impact in the lives of many seniors and individuals with disabilities who are on Medicare. During the Open Enrollment Period which ended December 7, LIFE’s Medicare counselors and volunteers helped 1,130 beneficiaries compare and select their Part D prescription drug plans for 2014. Of those, 67% either enrolled in Part D for the first time or switched plans, saving an average of $1,591 per person.”

“The work we do during the Open Enrollment Period is so very rewarding,” said Cindy Loftin, coordinator of LIFE’s Medicare Assistance Program. “It’s not often you have the opportunity to spend less than an hour with a person and help them save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on the medications they need to stay healthy and independent. And when most of these individuals are on fixed incomes, we hear many stories of how the savings will help them in other areas of their lives as well.”

Even though the Open Enrollment Period is over, LIFE Senior Services helps people with their Medicare decisions throughout the year. According to Loftin, “People become eligible for Medicare every day and we’re here to help them understand the basics of how the federal program works. We can also help them select their Part D plans based on their individual prescription drug needs, just like we do during the Open Enrollment Period.”

LIFE also holds free monthly “Basics of Medicare” seminars designed especially for people who are newly eligible or soon-to-be eligible for Medicare. The seminars cover the basics of Medicare, explaining about Parts A, B, C and D, and giving participants the information needed to make informed decisions about their coverage options. The next seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, and reservations are now being accepted at 918-664-9000, ext. 250.

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NUTRITION:

What Older Adults NEED to Know

It seems everyone has a different definition of good nutrition. To some, it could mean a diet that cuts out everything but protein. To others, it could mean eating just one candy bar a day instead of three. Still to others, it could mean going gluten-free. But what is nutrition at its essence, and how do we achieve it?

Another nutrient important for seniors is B-12, which is essential for creating red blood cells and DNA and maintaining healthy nerve function.

Older adults have a greater challenge than younger adults absorbing B-12 from food, according to WebMD.com. Foods such as fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk and milk products are rich in the nutrient.

From a purely scientific point of view, nutrition is the supply of materials required by organisms and cells to stay alive. According to Medicalnewstoday.com, “Nutrition is the science or practice of consuming and utilizing foods.” Additionally, nutrition seeks to solve how diseases and conditions can be prevented with a good diet.

Also, seniors should pay extra attention to nutrients that improve brain health. Medford suggests virgin coconut oil and foods with high omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, omega-3 fats are also known for reducing symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis and slowing the development of agerelated macular degeneration.

Nutrition is more than just the food we eat; it also takes into account how well our bodies handle food and keep us well, said Lorrie Medford, certified nutritionist and founder of Tulsa-based Life Design Nutrition.

Nutrition involves three tiers: eating well, proper digestion and good hydration, she said. “Good nutrition will result in no gas, bloating, heartburn, constipation or diarrhea.”

Lacking in Nutrients For older adults, nutrition is especially essential, as nutritional deficiencies become more common with age. Nutrients older adults need to make an extra effort to consume include calcium and vitamin D, Medford said.

Calcium’s most important role is building and maintaining strong bones.

According to WebMD.com, surveys show that as we age, we consume less calcium. Not getting enough calcium in our diets can result in brittle bones and fractures. The best calcium-rich foods include low-fat milk, other dairy products, kale and broccoli. Older adults should consume three servings of calcium each day.

Vitamin D, another nutrient essential to senior health, helps the body take in calcium, maintain bone density and prevent osteoporosis.

According to WebMD.com, recent findings suggest that vitamin D may also “protect against some chronic diseases, including cancer, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and autoimmune diseases.” Vitamin D deficiency in older adults has also been linked to an increased risk of falling.

Several foods are fortified with vitamin D, such as cereals, milk, some yogurts and juices. Vitamin D is found naturally in foods like salmon, tuna and eggs. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Some vegetable sources of omega-3 include soybeans, walnuts and flaxseed. “Tuna fish, salmon, halibut and sardines are among the best sources of omega-3,” said Medford.

Additional nutrients seniors should consume include potassium, folate, magnesium and fiber.

While vitamins and supplements seem like a natural and easy way to intake nutrients, scientists agree that the best way to get the proper nutrients is naturally – through food. Unless a person has a known, specific deficiency, taking vitamin and mineral supplements is a waste, according to three studies published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. “The case is closed,” the premiere internal medicine journal stated, “supplementing the diet of well-nourished adults with (most) mineral and vitamin supplements has no clear benefit and might even be harmful. These vitamins should not be used for chronic disease prevention.”

Aside from consuming the right nutrients, there are two other elements to proper nutrition: digestion and hydration. Digestive issues increase with age. There are ways to improve digestion. “Eat several times throughout the day and eat fewer processed carbohydrates – especially at night,” Medford said. “Eating processed carbohydrates can lead to reflux, a common problem in senior adults.” Another nutrition issue common among older adults is lack of hydration. Medford suggests seniors consume half their body weight in ounces of water each day.

Dieting vs. Nutrition Often times, when adults feel the need to start eating healthier, they begin a diet. Over the centuries, thousands of dieting fads have come and gone. According to a study by CNN.com, the earliest known diet spans See NUTRITION continued on page 14 LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | February 2014

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continued from page 13 back to 1820, when Lord Byron popularized the Vinegar and Water Diet (drinking water mixed with apple cider vinegar). Some of the most recent popular diets include Weight Watchers, Slim-Fast and the Atkins’ diet.

Dieting and good nutrition; however, are usually completely different, Medford said.

“Nutrition is eating as if every meal you have has a purpose,” she said. For example, nutrition includes getting protein, carbohydrates and fats every day.

“With dieting – especially fad dieting – you often leave out a food group. Diets come and go, but nutrition is eating healthy foods on a regular basis.”

Many diets encourage people to leave out carbohydrates or proteins entirely. “Good nutrition, however, includes a good balance between those food groups and also fruits and vegetables,” Medford said.

Seniors in particular tend to not include enough protein in their daily nutrition. Medford said two to three servings a day of protein is ideal for seniors.

Not eating healthily can directly impact your quality of life. “Every disease can be brought on by improper nutrition,” Medford said. One trigger that exacerbates every disease, she said, is refined white sugar, which interferes with insulin production in the body. Too much consumption of refined white sugar can contribute to the development of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s.

Instead of eating foods high in sugar, Medford advises her clients to replace sugar by eating plenty of fruit, and when necessary, use natural sweeteners.

Other Dietary Debates One common question in regard to proper nutrition is frequency of meals. Most people grew up eating three square meals a day. But five small meals a day is ideal, Medford said. “Adding a snack at 10 a.m. and at 3 p.m., for example, helps keep the blood sugar normal,” she said. Suggested snacks include nuts, cheese or a piece of fruit, which all help keep energy up. “I’ve seen some people’s health profile change when they switch to more meals a day.”

Health proponents have long been touting the benefits of eating a big breakfast, and a recent study conducted by Tel Aviv University and published in Obesity put this concept to the test. The researchers placed 93 obese women into two different groups.

First was a big breakfast group that consumed 700 calories at breakfast, 500 at lunch and 200 at dinner.

The second was a big dinner group that ate 200 calories at breakfast, 500 at lunch and 700 at dinner.

The variation in results was astounding – the women from the big breakfast group lost 17.8 pounds

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and 3 inches from their waist. The women in the big dinner group also lost weight, but dropped only 7.3 pounds and 1.4 inches from their waist, proving that eating more calories early in the day and fewer in the evening has its benefits.

Perfect Combinations Some nutritionists and dieticians suggest specific food combinations for the best nutrition benefits.

According to WebMD.com registered dietician Elaine Magee, “different components in a single food can work together to benefit our health, and so can components in different foods that are eaten together.”

Magee suggests several food pairings, including: • Partnering broccoli with tomatoes. The combination of the two has been proven to be effective at fighting certain types of cancer, including prostate.

• Antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin E, isoflavones from soybeans and other compounds are believed to be effective in slowing the oxidation of cholesterol. Magee said antioxidant protection is a complex system that includes many nutrients and phytonutrients and that all of the above nutrients are needed for maximum effect.

• Research on the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) revealed that a diet high in fruits and vegetables lowered blood pressure. The research revealed that when this diet was paired with low-fat dairy products and less sodium, blood pressure was lowered even more.

• Eating three B vitamins (folate, vitamin B-6 and B-12) together can “reduce the level of an amino acid that is believed to damage artery linings, leading to heart attacks and strokes.”

• One example of near-perfect food combining, Magee said, is the Mediterranean-style diet, which includes plant foods, whole grains, legumes and fish; is low in meat and dairy products; and “contains more monounsaturated than saturated fats because of an emphasis on olives, olive oil and walnuts.”

Studies have concluded that a Mediterranean diet may reduce the existence of both metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk.

Believing the Buzz In recent years, “superfoods” has become a buzzword in the realm of nutrition. Superfoods refer to foods whose nutrient content demonstrates a health benefit above that of other foods.

Blueberries are one of the more popular and wellknown superfoods. The berries’ high concentrations of a certain group of antioxidant plant compounds called anthocyanins have proven to inhibit the growth of cancerous human colon cells, as well as kill them off, according to the European Food Information Council (EUFIC). Blueberries are also www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. rich in other antioxidants that have been proven to prevent and reverse age-related memory decline in rats, says the EUFIC. If there’s one type of food that is plentiful in nutrients, it’s green foods, such as broccoli, spinach, arugula and romaine lettuce, Medford said.

“Alkalizing green foods keeps the body’s pH balanced. They’re also high in calcium, antioxidants and phytochemicals.”

Spinach is one of the best superfoods, said Registered Dietitian Jessica Laroche of Harmons Grocery. “One serving of spinach provides more than 1,000 percent of your daily needs for vitamin K and more than 350 percent of vitamin A. It is also high in vitamin C, potassium, folate, iron, calcium and fiber.”

Another superfood that has received plenty of attention in recent years is açaí berries. The fruit pulp of the berries has been shown to have strong antioxidant properties, although “any potential health benefits of this have yet to be confirmed in humans,” according to the EUFIC. Pomegranate juice has also received superfood status, and studies suggest that it can lower blood pressure in the short-term, as well as lower oxidative stress in healthy people.

Salmon is also frequently referenced as a superfood. As mentioned earlier, the omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and other oily fish may prevent heart problems in adults with a high cardiovascular risk. Salmon has also been proven to alleviate joint pain experienced by people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Laroche also suggests almonds as a superfood of choice. “An ounce of nuts a day may help keep the doctor away,” she said. Almonds contain vitamins B-6 and E, folate, fiber, protein and copper, as well as phytosterols, which can help in reducing cholesterol. Oats are also on the list of superfoods, since they are a “great source of soluble fiber, which can lower cholesterol,” Laroche said. In addition, these whole grains contain B vitamins, zinc and iron.

While the allure of superfoods is certainly compelling, food experts agree that the physiological effects of many of these foods are often shortterm. “People would need to consume them often in order to reap their health benefits,” according to the EUFIC. Also, just because something is not labeled a superfood does not mean it should not be consumed. For example, several foods high in important nutrients, such as carrots, apples and onions, are not labeled superfoods.

While nutrition can seem overwhelming, good nutrition can all be summarized by the motto “eat like an athlete,” Medford said. “Every meal should have a protein and a carb as its basis.” Add fruits and vegetables to a diet of balanced proteins and carbohydrates, and you’re on the road to good nutrition. By adhering to the fundamentals of nutrition over a long period of time, adults of any age will gain the priceless health benefits of disease prevention and a longer life span.

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Decoding the Packaging: Making Food Labels Work for You

By Kelsey Duvall

Every January, many of us vow to eat healthier and to watch our calories.

But our repertoire of healthy meals and snacks gets stale fairly soon—no one likes to eat the same three meals over and over again, no matter how healthy they might be! When we look for some variety, we wonder what foods are best for our individual goals? What foods are truly healthy versus just cloaked in fancy packaging? Food labeling, while sometimes overwhelming, offers a systematic way to evaluate food’s nutritional value and make choices based on our dietary needs and preferences.

According to Stephanie Harris, Clinical Dietician at Hillcrest Hospital South in Tulsa, Okla., “The goal of food labeling is to provide consumers with information that is factual and relevant about the products they consume.”

While we might have the best intentions to eat healthy, navigating the sea of information on food packaging can be daunting and send us running back to the old stand-bys. But, you can make food packaging work to your advantage as a life-long helper with some basic labeling education and simple best-practices. It’s just a matter of putting the system to work for your advantage.

What Do the Dates Mean?

Let’s start with a basic: is it literally safe to eat? Food poisoning can be unpleasant at its best and lethal at its worst. The dates associated with the terms expiration, sell by and use before/use by have different indications for spoilage and quality.

“It is always better that you are safe rather than sorry. Guidelines and information should help to take the guesswork out of determining whether or not your food is good to eat,” Harris said.

As you might guess, sell by isn’t initially intended for the consumer at all. This date tells the grocer when the product must be removed from the shelf, but there is still some grace period for home usage. So although the sell by date has passed, this food may still be safe if properly refrigerated or stored.

“For example, milk often has a sell-by date, but the milk will usually still be good for at least a week beyond that date if properly refrigerated.

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days to weeks after the sell by date,” Harris explained.

On the other hand, the expiration date is more steadfast. This is the last day a food is safe to eat. Although no one likes to waste, if you haven’t eaten it by this day…toss it!

The terms use before, use by or best if used before/by are quality-control terms. If the item is stored according to package directions, the freshness, flavor and texture will be optimal up to that date.

“After that date, it will still remain safe to consume for a while, although it will have a lesser quality of taste, flavor or nutrition,” Harris said.

Catchy Phrases Let’s consider the front of the package and all the claims it makes for your health. Most every word on food packaging is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Phrases such as “fat-free” or “light” are called nutrient content claims.

“The FDA has approved various claims based on extensive scientific evidence and defined conditions for terms including free, low, reduced, fewer, high, less, more, lean, extra lean, good source and light,” Harris said.

For example, if a product uses the word “whole” in reference to whole grain that word should appear as the first or second ingredient.

“One way to double-check is to look at the fiber content on the nutrition facts panel. Whole-grain foods should deliver at least three grams of fiber per serving,” University of Pennsylvania family nutrition health expert Lisa Hark, PhD, said in an article for WebMD. What’s Cooking America provides quick explanation of some of these terms. See the chart on the next page for the descriptions.

When you are in the dairy section of your favorite grocery store, the food packaging highlights the relationship between calcium and the lower risk of osteoporosis. This is called a health claim and it is also regulated by the FDA. These claims describe the relationship between a nutrient or a food and the risk of a disease. Products that make a health claim must contain see DECODING THE PACKAGING, page 18 LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | February 2014

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Common Nutrient Content Claims Regulated By The FDA

by What’s Cooking America Light - Means that the food has half the fat, one-third the calories or half the salt of its regular counterpart. It can still be used to describe other properties like color or texture as long as the label makes the distinction clear (for example, “light brown sugar” or “light and fluffy”).

Extra Lean - Has also been defined to mean less than 5 grams of fat, less than 2 grams of saturated fat and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol.

Fat-Free or Sugar-Free - Indicates that none of the substance cited (or only a negligible amount) is in the product. For instance, a calorie-free product must have fewer than five calories per serving, while fat-free and cholesterol-free foods should have less than half a gram per serving.

Related words, such as “without,” “no” and “zero,” must meet the same standards.

Healthy - Means the food may contain no more than 3 grams of fat (including one gram of saturated fat) and 60 milligrams of cholesterol per serving.

High - As in high-fiber, means the product has 20 percent or more of the daily value for the nutrient cited.

Good Source - Indicates that one serving of the food contains 10 to 19 percent of the daily value for a particular nutrient.

Lean - Can be used to describe the fat content of meat, poultry and seafood. To be called “lean,” a serving of the product must have less than 10 grams of fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol.

Less and Fewer - Can be used to describe foods that have a nutrient or calorie content which is reduced by at least 25 percent.

Low Fat - May be used on products that do not exceed the dietary guidelines for fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium or calories. The criteria they must meet are: • Low-fat: 3 grams or less per serving • Low-saturated fat: 1 gram or less per serving • Low-sodium: 140 milligrams or less per serving • Low-cholesterol: 20 milligrams or less of cholesterol and 2 grams or less of saturated fat per serving • Low-calorie: 40 calories or less per serving Natural – The term is not tightly regulated by the FDA. The USDA regulates the term when applied to meat, poultry and eggs, meaning that it contains no artificial ingredients or added color and is only minimally processed. This does not necessarily mean hormone or antibiotic free.

Natural flavors - Are defined as: “the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating, or enzymolysis, which contains a flavoring constituent derived from a spice, fruit, fruit juice, etc. This broad definition simply means that “natural flavors” are extracts from these non-synthetic foods.

Made with Organic Ingredients – Foods must consist of at least 70 percent of organic ingredients.

Organic - Certified organic animal foods are produced from animals that have not received any hormones or antibiotics. The animals must have ample space and access to the outdoors. Organic plant foods are grown without chemical pesticides, fertilizers made with manufactured components, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation.

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a defined amount of the nutrient that is directly linked to the healthrelated condition.

For example, to make a claim about the relationship between sodium and hypertension, the product must contain 140 milligrams or less of sodium per serving. If the package states that the product “may reduce the risk of hypertension,” we know that it is a low-sodium product, because low sodium also is defined as 140 milligrams or less sodium per serving. Food manufacturers cannot claim that eating their product will cure, treat or prevent diseases or conditions.

Additionally, the claims must make it clear that other factors, such as exercise or heredity, may also influence the development of certain diseases. Health claims cannot state the degree of risk reduction and must use words such as “may” or “might” in discussing the fooddisease relationship. However, health claims made in magazine and television advertisements are not regulated.

All the Right Stuff Speaking of fiber, ingredients lists and numbers, let’s move to all the percentages and measurements you find in that black-and-white grid on food labels. What do these numbers include…and what do they mean?

Every food package must include an ingredients list, though it often will not be part of the grid. An ingredients list includes each ingredient in order by weight, from greatest to least. The list can help you both seek and avoid specific ingredients.

“A food that promises to be trans fat free may in fact contain up to 0.5 grams of partially hydrogenated oils, a source of trans fats, in the ingredients list. If you’re trying to increase your fiber intake, choose foods with a whole grain, such as whole wheat, listed as the first ingredient,” Harris said.

A list is easy enough to understand, but the black-and-white chart, the measurements, the percentages… these can be confusing. It helps to begin with the general understanding that these labels adhere to a uniform format and determine percentages based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Below is a typical food label for macaroni and cheese we can use to discuss its information and benefits.

The first component under Nutrition Facts is one of the most important. The package must list a serving size and how many servings per container. This is important when considering the next element: calories. In this package, one serving is one cup containing 250 calories. But if you eat the entire package, you’ve eaten two servings totaling 500 calories. That’s one quarter of your daily calories if you follow the standard 2,000-calorie diet; maybe you don’t want to invest that much in mac-and-cheese.

Keep going with the next section: fat, cholesterol and sodium.

These are elements to limit, and portion control is essential to monitoring your intake. Additionally, fat content is broken down into saturated and trans fat. Note that the total isn’t a reflection of the two quantities listed. The invisible difference is found in unsaturated fat, the variety found in vegetables and nuts. It’s the variety that should provide most of your fat intake as it provides essential fatty acids our bodies can’t make and are generally part of more nutrient-dense foods.

Saturated and trans fats are the bad-for-you varieties. Nutrition labels help you keep a tally and limit these.

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Serving Size

This section is the basis for determining number of calories, amount of each nutrient and % Daily Value (DV) of a food. Use it to compare a serving size to how much you actually eat. Serving sizes are given in familiar units, such as cups or pieces, followed by the metric amount, e.g., number of grams.

Amount of Calories

If you want to manage your weight (lose, gain or maintain), this section is especially helpful. The amount of calories is listed on the left side. The right side shows how many calories in one serving come from fat. In this example, there are 250 calories, 110 of which come from fat. The key is to balance how many calories you eat with how many calories your body uses. Tip: Remember that a product that’s fatfree isn’t necessarily calorie-free.

Limit these Nutrients

Eating too much total fat (including saturated fat and trans fat), cholesterol or sodium may increase your risk of certain chronic diseases, such as heart disease, some cancers or high blood pressure.

The goal is to stay below 100% DV for each of these nutrients per day.

Get Enough of these Nutrients

Americans often don’t get enough dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron in their diets. Eating enough of these nutrients may improve your health and help reduce the risk of some diseases and conditions.

Percent (%) Daily Value

This section tells you whether the nutrients (total fat, sodium, dietary fiber, etc.) in one serving of food contribute a little or a lot to your total daily diet.

Source: FDA

The % DVs are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Each listed nutrient is based on 100% of the recommended amounts for that nutrient. For example, 18% for total fat means that one serving furnishes 18% of the total amount of fat that you could eat in a day and stay within public health recommendations. A quick guide to understanding %DV is: 5% DV or less is low and 20% DV or more is high.

Footnote with Daily Values (DVs)

The footnote provides information about the DVs for important nutrients, including fats, sodium and fiber. The DVs are listed for people who eat 2,000 or 2,500 calories each day.

The next section contains carbohydrates, fiber, sugars, protein and a list of vitamins. While the carbohydrates and protein percentages are meant to help you eat a balanced diet, fiber and vitamins are beneficial elements. Unlike, the “list toppers,” these are nutrients essential to your health…except for sugar. It is virtually impossible to eliminate sugar from your diet, and some sugars are healthy—those that come from fruit, for example. But since there is no guideline for sugar, it’s important to check this number. If a food is packaged, the less sugar the better.

Now shift to the column on the right: % Daily Value (% DV). This column bases a daily allowance for each nutrient and element on a median range 2000-calorie diet and overall standards for a balanced diet. Note the asterisk: your percentages can vary depending on your calorie intake.

For example, if you exercise every day, you might need more calories to fuel your active body. What do the percentages mean? For an individual serving, 5% or less is low while 20% or more is high. The final section provides the breakdown of grams and percentages used to calculate the % DV column using that 2,000-calorie benchmark. It doesn’t change on individual packaging.

So how do we put all these numbers to work? Once again, the label serves a dual purpose. We can avoid or limit fat and sodium and added www.LIFEseniorservices.org

-The amounts for total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium are maximum amounts. That means you should try to stay below the amounts listed.

sugar, and this also helps us monitor our little “indulgences.” How many Peanut M & Ms can we munch without sending our sugars sky-high? But we can also use labels to seek foods that increase our fiber or calcium intake, for example. If the doctor suggests more iron, you can drop down to the nutrients section and check for iron content. If you’re trying to reach that 25 grams of fiber goal, you can add the numbers from each selection as you drop it in your grocery cart.

The Final Score Eating is one of the great joys of life. Eating healthy can be joyful as well.

Understanding food packaging and how to work it to your advantage opens up a world to explore. It’s a quick way to evaluate all the tasty varieties and build those healthy and tasty meals. On your next trip to the grocery store, be ready to read and bring your calculator. You’re a food expert now and ready to stock the cabinets with the healthiest options.

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The Not-So-Sweet Truth UNDERSTANDING THE TYPE 2 DIABETES EPIDEMIC AND HOW IT EFFECTS SENIORS

There’s no sugarcoating it: diabetes is getting worse in America – and Oklahoma is leading the pack. According to a 2012 federal report, the diabetes rate in our state more than tripled between 1995 and 2010.

numbers, the nearly 678,300 Oklahomans with pre-diabetes and you have 39 percent of our state’s population. It is also estimated that those age 65 and older account for almost 50 percent of the population with diabetes.

“The rise in diabetes has really gone hand in hand with the rise in obesity,” explained Linda Geiss, lead author of the report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study.

And it’s killing us. Diabetes shortens the average life expectancy by up to 15 years.

The disease has exploded in the last 50 years – mostly from obesityrelated Type 2 diabetes. In 1958, fewer than one in 100 Americans had been diagnosed with diabetes. In 2010, that number grew to one in 14 – with most of the increase happening since 1990.

“Over the last century, per capita meat consumption increased from about 150 pounds per year in the early 1900s to over 200 pounds today,” explained Dr. Neal Barnard, president of The Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine and Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes. “In other words, the average American now eats 50 pounds more meat every year, compared with a century ago.

Adult-Onset Diabetes “Well, that’s all very well and good,” you say. “But I’m fit and trim. I play pickleball twice a week. This doesn’t apply to me.”

Hold on there handsome - don’t be so sure. Type 2 diabetes is often called “adult-onset diabetes” because adults account for nearly 95 percent of all diagnosed cases.

Neurosurgeon and CNN expert medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta wrote in Everyday Health, that approximately one in four seniors have Type 2 diabetes. Even a senior living with low-to-moderate sugar intake can experience diabetes symptoms and effects.

Neurosurgeon and CNN expert medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta wrote in Everyday Health, that approximately one in four seniors have Type 2 diabetes.

“In the same interval, cheese intake soared from less than four pounds per person per year to about 32 pounds today,” Barnard added. “Sugar intake has gone up, too, by about 30 pounds per person per year. Where are we putting all that extra meat, cheese and sugar? It contributes to body fat, of course, and diabetes follows.”

And Oklahomans seem to have been packing away a lot of that yummy goodness. More than 65 percent of us Okies are either overweight or obese. According to the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center in Oklahoma City, almost 278,000 adult Oklahomans have diabetes – and another 113,400 are estimated to have undiagnosed diabetes. Add to those www.LIFEseniorservices.org

The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse reports that this disease is the leading cause of kidney failure, blindness and lower-limb amputations in the United States.

According to the Mayo Clinic, damage to the blood vessels caused by Type 2 diabetes may also affect circulation to the brain, increasing an individual’s likelihood of experiencing Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Yikes! Somebody should do something.

Somebody can – and that somebody is reading this article. We all have the power to help manage and even prevent Type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes. But first, we need to understand what diabetes is and what’s going on in our bodies when we have Type 2 diabetes.

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Getting a Clear Understanding Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose, a sugar that’s the body’s main source of fuel. Like gasoline in your car, our body needs glucose to keep it running.

Here’s how it should work: 1. You eat.

2. Glucose from your food goes into your bloodstream.

3. Your pancreas – a long, flat gland in your belly – makes insulin.

4. Your body gets the energy it needs.

Insulin is like a key that opens the doors to the cells of your body and lets the glucose in. The glucose moves out of the blood and into the cells.

But if you have diabetes, your body either can’t make insulin or the insulin doesn’t work like it should. You’re not getting enough gas and the keys don’t work.

The glucose can’t get into your cells, so your blood sugar level gets too high. Too much sugar in your blood makes you sick.

In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas can’t make insulin. The body can still get glucose from food, but the glucose can’t get into the cells where it’s needed – it stays in the blood. This is called insulin deficiency.

“In type 2 diabetes, the cells resist insulin’s action, so glucose has trouble getting into the cells,” explained Barnard. “If glucose can’t get into the cells, it builds up in the blood. It is as if gasoline is coming out of a gas pump, but somehow can’t get into your gas tank, and it ends up spilling over the side of your car, coming in through your car windows, and dribbling all over the pavement.

“It is a dangerous situation. The abnormally high levels of glucose circulating in the bloodstream are toxic to the blood vessels, especially the tiny blood vessels of the eyes, the kidneys, the extremities and the heart.”

Can Type 2 diabetes be avoided? “The key is to help our body’s insulin to work normally,” Barnard explained. “So long as your body’s insulin can escort glucose into the cells normally, diabetes will not occur.”

It’s More Than Less Sugar We often think that eating too much sugar causes diabetes, but the answer isn’t so sweet and simple. Type 2 diabetes is caused by genetics and lifestyle factors – even your race and ethnicity play a role.

But because Type 2 diabetes can lead to so many serious and lifethreatening medical conditions, the prevention and treatment of this disease is crucial. Diabetes prevention begins at home – specifically in the kitchen.

Oklahoma’s only certified instructor for diabetes prevention and management nutrition, Andrew Carter, MS, PA-C recommends the following three rules to assist with preventing, managing and reversing the symptoms of diabetes: “Eliminate animal products from the diet, limit the amount of fats we eat and avoid foods with a high glycemic index. The important thing to note, which is also one of the most unbelievable aspects of this approach, is if you follow these three rules, then there is no calorie counting, carbohydrate counting or portion control.”

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Yes-You-Can Black Bean Chili Makes 4 servings Ingredients: • 1 25 oz. can low-sodium black beans drained, liquid reserved • 1 16 oz. jar or container low-sodium salsa • 8 oz. frozen corn • Freshly squeezed lime juice (optional) • Fresh cilantro (optional) • Hot sauce (optional) Variation: To reduce the sodium, dried black beans that have been soaked and cooked may be used in place of canned beans. To equal a 25-ounce can, use 2 1/2 cups of cooked beans and cover with cooking liquid to equal a total of 3 cups.

Directions: Mix beans, corn and salsa in a 5-quart pot. Add the reserved liquid to reach desired consistency. The more liquid, the “soupier” the chili will become. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Add optional toppings just before serving.

Per serving: 243 calories, 13.1 g. protein, 49 g. carbohydrate, 5.6 g. sugar, 1.3 g. fat, 4.8% calories from fat, 15.8 g. fiber, 681 mg. sodium Recipe by Caroline Trapp, N.P., C.D.E.

For example, Carter recommends eating sweet potatoes instead of white because they have a lower glycemic index, cooking with water instead of oils to lower your fat intake and and avoiding all animal products.

“I’m gonna stop you right there,” you say. “Avoid all animal products? Eat a plant-based diet? Where will I get my protein?”

According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), protein is an important nutrient required for the building, maintenance and repair of tissues in the body. However, the typical Western diet provides about twice as much protein than an average adult needs.

What’s more, most of the protein we eat comes from animal products that are high in fat and saturated fat. The PCRM recommends such vegetarian protein sources as black beans, broccoli, chickpeas, lentils, peanut butter, spinach, tofu and whole wheat bread to name a few.

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including stroke, loss of vision, heart disease, kidney failure and various problems due to nerve damage and circulatory problems.

However, the road to diabetes does not have to be a one-way street.

According to the PCRM, plant-based meals can help improve blood sugar levels and prevent complications from diabetes.

“Essentially, this is what we would consider a perfect diet,” Carter said.

“It has vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes.”

But switching to a plant-based diet is understandably daunting. That’s why the PCRM designed Food for Life, a series of classes can empower people who have diabetes, or concerns about developing diabetes, with practical cooking skills and tips to make healthy, delicious meals.

The introductory class reveals the latest science behind this nutrition approach, provides a sampling of four dishes and offers useful resources and simple ideas for getting started. Other classes discuss the Power of Your Plate and Grocery Cart and Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control.

“Sometimes it’s difficult making these changes when you’ve been eating a certain way your entire life,” Carter conceded. “We challenge Food for Life participants to try this approach for three weeks. Three weeks is doable for most people.”

Carter encourages Food for Life participants to make simple changes such as switching from white rice to whole grain brown rice, swapping non-dairy milk such as soy, rice or almond in place of cow’s milk and using stevia or agave nectar instead of sugar or honey.

In addition to nutrition information, class participants will have the opportunity to view live cooking demonstrations and taste test healthy, plant-based dishes.

“We don’t ask people to do this on their own,” he added. “We provide all of the tools and resources to make it as easy as possible. The recipes are simple, affordable and tasty. One of my favorites is the Yes-You-Can Black Bean Chili. It consists of a can of beans, a jar of salsa and a package of frozen corn. That’s it!” (Recipe on page 22) And don’t think you need fancy cooking skills or wacky ingredients to cook Food for Life recipes. “Ninety-five percent of the ingredients can be found at the local grocery store,” he said.

If an unhealthy diet is the cause of Type 2 diabetes, a better diet can provide the answer.

“I’ve talked to multiple people who have either been pre-diabetic or have been on diabetes medication and, by following this approach, have been able to either reduce or go off medication,” Carter said.

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This program empowers people who have diabetes, those concerned about developing diabetes as well as their friends and family members with new information and skills. A wellplanned plant-based diet has many nutritional benefits and has been demonstrated to be as acceptable as the portion-controlled diet for diabetes management and has been endorsed by the American Dietetic Association. Each class offers a cooking demonstration, provides samples of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with a take-home packet of easy and affordable recipes.

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I was looking forward to a lazy Saturday. The kids had been sick and work had been hectic all week - but it was finally starting to look like I was going to get a break. Yes, life was good! And then the phone rang, breaking my much desired silence. It was my dad.

“There’s a flood in the basement, and the tub is completely backed up.

Oh, and as the snow melted from the roof, water leaked in overnight and puddled on my bureau and has ruined the finish,” he said.

plunger, and let him plunge. I set up the wet/dry vacuum and pointed out the areas that were still puddled. I asked him to hold the ladder while I went into the attic to check for a leak, and I asked his opinion on what he would do based on what I saw up there. We sanded the bureau together and reapplied the finish. I let him be dad, and I let myself be son. In fact, it was one of the most powerful father/son moments we have ever enjoyed.

Keep Your Cool I know that the previous example makes me sound like the most What was so peculiar about the call was that my dad wrote the book amazing son. The truth is, I’m not. I live a lot more moments being on being “Mr. Fix It.” Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, flooring, roofing aggravated, concerned, frustrated – than I do in the moments where and everything in between was a breeze to him. Well, used to be a breeze. everything is going perfect. Extend patience to yourself ! There will be The dementia diagnosis was over a year old, and I guess I was still coming plenty of opportunities to do better and breathe deeper. Don’t despair and to terms with a formerly invincible man being unable to do what he had disappear from involving yourself because you feel as though you don’t always done. have what it takes. Engage deeper, offer more, try harder, give and receive In the majority of cases, our parents will live long enough to begin to understanding and support for things that need to be done better. Extend need our support. It will at some point fall to us to hear, see, decide and patience to your family members and siblings as they stumble through this.

Have open and honest discussions about what you each struggle with and support The time that you have with your parents is finite. You will one another as you set out to support never regret honoring their values and their wishes as they aging parents. Most of all, maintain a sense of humor and be able to laugh at age and need your help. In fact, it will be the anchor that yourself !

holds you steady, knowing that you did right by them. advise things that honestly don’t feel natural to us. Being in that seat is not a comfortable place and can be confounding, frustrating and emotional.

It puts strain on our relationships with siblings, and can be overwhelming when added to an already full plate of work and life issues. So here are some helpful tips on accepting and thriving in this new role of caring for your parents.

Keep it Personal My dad is still “Mr. Fix It.” He is not dementia, or congestive heart failure. He is not diabetes, nor is he any other disease. He is dad. He still loves to work with his hands, feel needed and wants to offer an opinion.

He still wants to put the worm on his hook, though he’s forgotten how to cast out his bait.

The natural propensity for caregivers is to take full control of the situation. It’s easier for me to rush through it all and get the job done than to support my dad in doing what he had done for years. So I found the www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Keep your Focus Focus on what the most important things are to your parents. Honor their wishes. Respect their choices. Value their independence. Realize that you will never be perfect at this, but you can strive to keep the minor things minor so you can focus on making the major goals the priority. The time that you have with your parents is finite. You will never regret honoring their values and their wishes as they age and need your help. In fact, it will be the anchor that holds you steady, knowing that you did right by them.

Oh, and by the way. The phone just rang. I’m off to pull a hearing aide out of the sink drain.

by Brian McKaig, Program Director at LIFE Senior Services

Are You a Caregiver?

Check out three free programs specifically designed for the family caregiver on page 35.

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Area Organizations Offer Tax Help AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to Continue in 2014 From February 1 - April 15 trained and certified volunteers will be available at nine different locations within the Tulsa Metro area to help you in filing your personal 2013 Federal and State tax return. Generally, no appointments are needed. Help is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Although senior citizens are specifically catered to, all citizens in lower to middle income levels are eligible and will be given assistance. There are no fees or charges for this service provided by AARP Tax-Aide Program.

Taxpayers should bring their: • Picture ID • 2012 tax return • 2013 W-2 forms from each employer

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Social Security form SSA-1099 All 1099 forms (INT, DIV, MISC, R) All forms indicating federal income tax paid; if applicable, any unemployment compensation statements Child care provider information (name, address, employer ID, SSN)

If itemizing deductions: Bring all receipts or canceled checks for items such as medical expenses including Medicare premiums withheld from Social Security monthly payments, taxes paid, mortgage interest paid and charitable contributions (please have these totaled by category); and a voided blank check if you want automatic electronic deposit of your refund.

TAX-AIDE LOCATIONS AND HOURS Maxwell Park Public Library 1313 N. Canton Ave. • Tulsa Tues., Wed. and Fri. • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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(918) 596-1444 Hardesty Library 8316 E. 93rd St • Tulsa Tues., Thurs. and Sat. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Until April 12 • *Closed Feb. 27 and Mar. 1 (918) 549-7550 Parkview Baptist Church 5805 S. Sheridan Rd. • Tulsa Mon. and Tues. • 1 – 4:30 p.m.

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Life’s Senior Center At Eastside 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa Wed. • 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

During Feb. and March only RSVP required • (918) 744-6760 Nienhuis Park Community Center 3201 N. 9th St • Broken Arrow Tues. and Thurs. • 1 - 4 p.m.

(918) 259-6552 Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso Tues. and Thurs. • 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(918) 272-3903 Sapulpa Public Library 27 W. Dewey Ave. • Sapulpa Mon., Wed. and Fri. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Asbury United Methodist Church 6767 S. Mingo Rd. • Tulsa Wed. • 1 - 4:30 p.m.

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Free Tax Help Provided by LIFE Senior Services It’s that time of year again – tax season is upon us and April 15 will be here before you know it!

If you dread filling out those confusing forms or are afraid of making a mistake - LIFE Senior Services can help. We are pleased to offer a new program to area seniors by hosting a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program site.

As a VITA site, taxpayers will be able to make appointments with our local area IRS-certified volunteers. During these appointments, seniors age 60 and older, making $51,000 or less annually, will receive free, basic income tax preparation with electronic filing.

In addition to tax preparation and filing, our certified volunteers can provide taxpayers with information about special tax credits for which they may qualify, such as the “Tax Credit for the Elderly.” This credit is designed to provide a measure of financial relief for low-income seniors aged 65 or over.

Unfortunately, millions of people every year – many of them seniors – never receive the tax credits they deserve, simply because they don’t realize they’re entitled to these benefits.

According to Laura Kenny, LIFE Senior Services’ President and CEO, “We are excited to be offering this new program which provides seniors with free tax help and helps to ensure that they receive their entitled benefits to help them maintain their financial quality of life”.

Appointments are required and will be held throughout the filing season. To schedule your appointment, contact LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 and ask to be connected to the LIFE’s Tax Assistance Program. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

HONORING OUR AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE

Descendant of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ Author Shares its Oklahoma Roots Many of us learned the words to the beloved Negro spiritual, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” during our middle school choir days, but most of us likely know little about the history of the song except that slaves composed it. That’s why it may come as a surprise to some readers that the revered hymn was penned by slaves who endured the Trail of Tears and settled in Indian Territory – Oklahoma.

“Sharing his story is a way to honor him and keep his memory alive,” said Sharon Dean of Tulsa, great-great granddaughter of Wallace Willis, the credited author.

A couple of versions exist of who composed “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.” However, Dean’s story is backed up with historical documentation, and is certainly one worth sharing.

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The story holds that Wallace Willis, known as “Uncle Wallace,” composed several well-known spirituals, such as “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” “Steal Away to Jesus,” and others while working on a plantation in Doaksville, near Hugo, Okla. “Uncle Wallace and his wife, Minerva – known as Aunt Minerva – were among 300 slaves who traveled with their owner, an Irishman, Britt Willis, and his Choctaw Indian wife from Hickory Flat, Miss. to Indian Territory. Their trek took place in the 1830s, when the U.S. government relocated the Choctaw Indians,” Dean said.

At that time, it was standard for slaves to adopt their owner’s surname, so Wallace and Minerva took the surname Willis.

The story behind the song’s creation has been passed down from Dean’s predecessors and is recorded in the African American Registry as this: “On the day he wrote the hymn, Willis looked out over the cotton field he was tilling and gazed upon the Red River in the distance. This reminded him of the Mississippi River and the plantation his master owned before moving to Oklahoma … With the sun bright that hot day, Wallace expressed his longing and weariness the only way he knew how.”

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Queen for a Day:

Ms. Senior Oklahoma Pageant Celebrates the Poise and Wisdom of Area Senior Women The Annual Fundraising Event Benefits Grace Hospice Foundation It is reminiscent of the popular TV show from the 1950s “Queen for a Day.” That is what happens when the contestants step onto the stage at the Van Trease Performing Arts Center at Tulsa Community College: they are a queen for a day.

The goal of this event is simple: to celebrate the beauty and lifetime of wisdom that these women possess.

“This is an event the community and the media have embraced because these ladies are so special and really enjoy being the center of attention. More importantly, it gives them the chance to share A Ms. Senior Oklahoma their thoughts and wisdom on contestant is pampered stage,” explained Amy Synar, before the big event.

Executive Director of the Grace Hospice Foundation, which organizes the event each year to honor senior women and raise money for the Foundation.

Synar adds that what “really sets it apart is the collective wisdom these ladies have and share with the audience when they are on stage – and off stage as well.”

On Saturday, March 8, contestants from senior living facilities in Tulsa will contend for one of four titles: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Long Term Care and Adult Day Care. Contestants must be from Oklahoma, 55 or older, be affiliated with a senior living or adult day facility and be able to answer a question about life from their perspective for three minutes.

Before these ladies have their moment on center stage, months of planning and preparation involve our entire community. The planning committee spends six months working with local senior living facilities. They have several luncheons to help the activity directors and their contestants prepare for the big day, including tips about jewelry, makeup, shoes and - of course - their dress. Each lady chooses an evening gown to portray her true style.

At one lunch event, they have the chance to meet the celebrity emcees and have their photo taken with them. This year Laura Neal from KTUL’s “Good Morning Oklahoma” and “Good Day Tulsa” along with Ron

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Terrell of “Fox 23 Daybreak” will be sharing the hosting duties. A few days before show time, they have a special luncheon and “walk-through” at the theatre that includes giveaways as well as make-up and clothing tips from local experts.

Then pageant day arrives. The “Queen-like” treatment begins the minute the ladies arrive. They are whisked into special dressing rooms with “Hollywood-style stars” on the doors and volunteers ready to help them with their hair and makeup.

Each contestant has a special escort, either a family member or one of the many celebrity volunteer escorts. They have their special moment in the spotlight and answer a question they have chosen in advance to provide an opportunity to rehearse their response. The judges will score them on poise and presentation as well as their response and evening gown. They choose one queen for each category who received a special sash and crown, flowers and a chance to participate in community events throughout the year Nancy Apple was crowned Ms. Independent Living 2011 from Vandever House. “I am so thankful for the pageant because it promotes a sense of value and self-worth to all older women, whether a spectator or contestant.”

Eight years ago, Grace Hospice Foundation along with Grace Hospice wanted to show seniors that they only grow better with age. The pageant also became a fundraiser for the foundation, which helps subsidize the cost of hospice care for families who don’t have a benefit and helps fulfill end-of-life wishes.

Grace Hospice is the presenting sponsor of the event and all proceeds benefit the Grace Hospice Foundation. The foundation is a 501(c3) non-profit organization created to promote the principles of hospice care, educate the community about hospice, subsidize care for patients and families that cannot afford hospice and grant the special wishes of hospice patients. The foundation provides funding to cover unfunded patients.

Last year’s winners pose with the local TV celebrity escorts.

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This year’s pageant is scheduled for Saturday, March 8 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.at the Van Trease Performing Arts Center. Sponsors this year include Grace Hospice, Moore Funeral Home and LIFE Senior Services.

For more information about the Grace Hospice’s Foundation, please visit their website: gracehospicefoundation.org. For information on attending the pageant or becoming a sponsor, contact Amy Synar at (918) 500-9434 or email ghfoundok@gmail.com.

by Diane White www.LIFEseniorservices.org

|| Interfaith Trialogue Series Promotes Discussion of Religious Passion, Extremism and Perception Local religious leaders and experts will come together this month to address the topic “The Challenge of Civil Discourse: Religious Passion, Extremism and the Problem of Perception” at the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice’s 2014 Interfaith Trialogue Series. This threepart discussion series is free and will cover topics including how religious passion can be a powerful contributor to the common good, the fine line between passion and extremism, and how to decide if what you see in the media is true or false. For more information, call (918) 583-1361 or visit www.occjok.org.

Session 1: “The Good” • February 2 • 2 – 4 p.m.

Peace Academy, 4620 S. Irvington Ave. • Tulsa Session 2: “The Bad” • February 9 • 2 – 4 p.m.

Boston Avenue United Methodist Church • 1301 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa Session 3: “The Media” • February 16 • 2 – 4 p.m.

Congregation B’Nai Emunah • 17th and S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa

Senate Committee Launches Website and Anti-Fraud Hotline Designed Specifically for Seniors

The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging recently revamped its website and correspondingly launched a toll-free fraud hotline, at (855) 303-9470, to better assist America’s growing senior population. The website now features large print, simple navigation and an uncluttered layout that enables seniors to find information more easily and conveniently. Additional options include the ability to further increase text size, change colors or view a text-only version of the site. If you suspect you’ve been a victim of a scam or fraud aimed at seniors, you can report the suspected fraud on the new hotline. The hotline is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, and staffed by a team of investigators experienced with investment scams, identity theft, bogus sweepstakes and lottery schemes, Medicare and Social Security fraud, and a variety of other senior exploitation issues. Complaints will be directly examined and, if appropriate, referred to the proper authorities. For more information, visit www.aging.senate.gov.

Free Acting Class for Seniors, Open Enrollment through Heller and Clark Theatres Are you a senior who enjoys the limelight? Does being on stage make you feel more alive? Or, do you just want to try something new that pulls you out of your comfort zone and helps you grow? The free Senior Acting Class, taught by Tim Hunter, is open to anyone age 55 or older regardless of skill level. Designed for seniors to have fun while learning acting and performance techniques, the class will take place from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, January 11 – May 10, and will culminate with a performance. For more information and to enroll, contact Henthorne PAC, 4825 S. Quaker Ave., Tulsa, (918) 746-5065, or visit www.cityoftulsa.org/henthornepac.

Local Program that Advocates for Seniors Who Live in Area Facilities Needs Volunteers INCOG Area Agency on Aging is looking for new volunteers for the Ombudsman program. Two training sessions are scheduled, February 11 and 25. Both training sessions will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the new Ombudsman offices. For more information and reservations, call (918) 584-7526.

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Sandi Patty Singing “Songs From The Heart” Benefit Concert on Valentine’s Day

Known as ‘The Voice’, Sandi Patty, one of the most awarded female vocalists in gospel music history, will usher us into a celebration of love with soaring vocals and signature songs that have captured the hearts of people nationwide. To celebrate the Valentines season, Sandi and her husband Don Peslis will remind us of the true power of love by combining their stellar voices in a selection of duets. This spectacular concert will be held on February 14 at the Mabee Center. Ticket prices range from $20-$50. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the WAVE Project, an area non-profit that encourages, equips and empowers women to improve their lives and achieve their vision through personal mentoring relationships. For tickets, call the Mabee Center box office at (918) 495-6000 or visit www.mabeecenter.com.

Tulsa Celebrates Black History Month with Various Events Tulsa’s first Black Wall Street Heritage and History Festival will take place Sundays, February 9, 16 and 23, 2 – 7 p.m., at Lacy Park, 2134 N. Madison Pl., Tulsa. This free event is intended as an educational celebration of the achievements and contributions of black Americans in Tulsa and beyond. Everyone is invited. The event will feature public panel discussions, lectures, documentaries, music, poetry, visual arts, vendors displaying handmade items and art, food, prizes and more.

Additionally, the 2014 Sankofa Freedom Award, given biennially by the African-American Resource Center and the Tulsa Library Trust to an African-American who has made a significant contribution to the history and culture of African-Americans, will be awarded to Susan L. Taylor, founder of the National Cares Mentoring Foundation and famed one-time editor-in-chief of Essence Magazine. Taylor will address social, literary and economic issues, as well as share her message of encouraging adults to spend at least one hour per week mentoring young people. A book signing will follow. This event will take place February 8, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford, Tulsa. For more information, call (918) 549-7645.

Oklahomans invited to Senior Day at the Capitol Feb. 24 Oklahomans are invited to the State Capitol on Monday, Feb. 24 for the 2014 Senior Day at the Capitol. The annual event is a chance for Oklahoma’s seniors and their advocates to discuss the needs of the more than 711,000 Oklahomans age 60 and older. The event is free and open to the public. The program starts at 10 a.m. in the House Chambers. Speakers will include Sen. Frank Simpson, Rep. David Dank, Sen. Jim Halligan, Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Ed Lake and DHS Aging Services Director Lance Robertson. Before and after the program, attendees have the opportunity to visit with lawmakers to voice their concerns, ideas and needs. Non-profit agencies will be on-site to distribute information about their services. Visit www.okseniorday.com for details and to preregister by Feb. 7. Same-day registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. on the first floor of the Capitol.. Call the Senior Info-Line at (800) 211-2116 for more information.

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About LIFE Senior Services Since 1973, LIFE Senior Services has provided inter-connected, wrap-around programs that link seniors and caregivers with home and community-based services to keep them in their own homes and to help families take care of one another. From senior centers for active adults age 55 and older, to case management and adult day services for older adults struggling to maintain their independence, LIFE is committed to helping seniors of all ages and circumstances.

If you would like to make a donation in support of LIFE Senior Services, please mail your contribution to: LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa, OK 74135-5114 Make your secure online donation by visiting: www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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continued from page 27 By 1849, Uncle Wallace and Aunt Minerva were hired as servants at the Spencer Academy, a boys’ school owned by the Choctaws. A Presbyterian minister, Rev. Alexander Reid, was serving as superintendent when he heard the Willises singing their vibrant spirituals. Reid was able to preserve several of Uncle Wallace’s songs in writing. Several years later, Reid connected with the Jubilee Singers of Fisk University in Nashville and offered to teach them Uncle Wallace’s spirituals.

Today’s to-do list:

The Jubilee singers took songs like “Swing Low,” “Steal Away to Jesus” and “I’m a Rolling” all over the U.S. and even to England, where they performed for the Queen.

Published versions of these spirituals do not cite Wallace Willis as the composer, but rather credit them as “traditional folk songs” or “traditional Negro spirituals.” However, Willis was credited as the author in a letter written by Reid that was published in a Presbyterian Church historical chronicle in 1890. The story was also passed down through oral tradition among slaves that Uncle Wallace and Aunt Minerva were coauthors of these famous spirituals.

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Gatherings Meetings

Tulsa Indian Art Festival February 1 – 2 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $8 daily • $10 three-day pass Glenpool Conference Center 12205 S. Yukon Ave. • Glenpool (918) 298-2300 Winter Farmers’ Market February 1, 15 • 8:30 – 11 a.m.

E. 41st St. and S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa www.cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com NEATs Dinner & Theatre Excursion Dinner at Napoli’s and “Etcetera” presented by Sapulpa Community Theatre February 7 • Departs at 5 p.m. $12 plus dinner cost 3119 S. Jamestown Ave. • Tulsa RSVP by February 5 • (918) 743-1303 Read to Feed Book Fair Benefiting Broken Arrow Neighbors February 7 – 8 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sale, February 15 • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

201 W. Houston (81st St.) • Broken Arrow Home & Garden Show February 7 – 9 • Hours vary Grove Civic Center 1720 S. Main St. • Grove (918) 786-9079 Gardening InfoFair Presented by Tulsa Garden Center February 8 • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Free Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 746-5125 www.tulsagardencenter.com Sankofa Freedom Award Honoring Susan L. Taylor February 8 • 10 .m.

Rudisill Regional Library 1520 N. Hartford • Tulsa Home Sweet Home Chocolate Festival February 8 • 7 – 10 p.m. • $15-20 Muskogee Civic Center 425 Boston St. • Muskogee (918) 687-1470 Valentine Arts & Crafts Show February 8 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

JM Davis Arms & Historical Museum 330 N. JM Davis Blvd. • Claremore (918) 341-5707 Black Wall Street Heritage and History Festival February 9, 16, 23 • 2 – 7 p.m. • Free Lacy Park • 2134 N. Madison Pl. • Tulsa (918) 770-6020

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AARP Defensive Driving Class February 11 • 8:30 a.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. • West of S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 749-2623 NEATs Monthly Gathering & Luncheon Presents NEATs Antique Road Show (Limit 1-2 items per person for appraisals) Winter outerwear donations requested February 12 • 10:30 a.m. • $8 for lunch Yale Avenue Christian Church 36th and Yale Ave. • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 743-1303 Computers for Seniors Presented by Tulsa City-County Libraries Wednesdays • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

February 12, 19, 26 & March 5 Zarrow Regional Library 2224 W. 51st St. • Tulsa Free with library card • Class size limited RSVP • (918) 549-7683 Strong and Balanced Presented by the Osteopathic Founders Foundation February 13 • 2 p.m. • Free Osteopathic Founders Foundation Conference Room 8801 S. Yale Ave., Ste. 400 • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 551-7300 NEATs: A Night of Music & Chocolates Featuring Luigi Balletto in concert February 13 • 7 – 9 p.m. • $10 Yale Avenue Christian Church 36th and Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 Chocolate Extravaganza February 13 • 2 p.m. • Free Town Village 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 493-1200 Pawhuska Trout Derby February 22 • 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Lake Pawhuska County Rd. 5205 • Pawhuska (918) 440-9570 www.pawhuskatroutderby.org Tulsa’s Daily World: A Story of a Newspaper and It’s Town Randy Krehlieb, speaker Presented by Tulsa Genealogical Society February 17 • 7 p.m. • Free Briar Village Shopping Center 9136 E. 42nd St. • Tulsa (918) 627-4224 Tulsa Metro Retired Educators Association February 18 • 10 a.m.

Tulsa Education Service Center 3027 S. New Haven Ave. • Tulsa (918) 798-5075

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Living Longer, Living Stronger Presented by Tulsa City-County Libraries and INCOG Area Agency on Aging Tuesdays • 1 – 3:30 p.m.

February 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25 Zarrow Regional Library 2224 W. 51st St. • Tulsa Free with library card • Class size limited RSVP • (918) 579-9441 Moroccan Cooking Demonstration February 19 • 2 p.m. • Free Town Village 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 493-1200 Afternoon Movie: Secretariat February 20 • 1 p.m. • Free NEATs conference room 3119 S. Jamestown Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 Gospel Music Night Presented by Sooner State Chapter, American Theatre Organ Society February 21 • 7 p.m. • Free Tulsa Technology Center, Seminar Center 4600 S. Olive Ave. • Broken Arrow John Southern in Concert February 21 • 2 p.m. • Free Town Village 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 493-1200 NEATs Trip to the Races: Hot Springs and Little Rock, Arkansas February 26 – 28 • RSVP required (918) 743-1303 Highlighter Band in Concert February 28 • 2 p.m. • Free Town Village 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 493-1200 NARFE Chapter 278 Meeting First Tuesday • 5 p.m.

Herman and Kate Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 576-8657 NARFE Chapter 2184 Meeting First Wednesday •10:30 a.m.

Martin Regional Library 2601 S. Garnett Rd. • Tulsa

Drawing on Memories Presented by Alzheimer’s Association Second Tuesday • 10 a.m. • Free Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. • Tulsa RSVP required • (918) 392-5017 Museum Memories Project Presented by Alzheimer’s Association Third Tuesday • 10 a.m. • Free Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 S. Rockford Rd. • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 392-5017 Drawing on Memories Presented by Alzheimer’s Association Fourth Friday • 10 a.m. • Free WaterWorks Art Studio 1710 Charles Page Blvd. • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 392-5017 Pins & Needles Quilting Club Mondays • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Come and go as you please Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave. • Bixby (918) 743-5408 T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Responsibly) Thursdays • Weigh-in at 9 a.m.

Meeting 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave. • Bixby (918) 369-9600 Bridge Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave. • Bixby (918) 366-3346 LaFortune Bridge Wednesdays • 1 – 4 p.m.

Buddy LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 496-6220 Bridge Club Tuesdays • 1 – 4 p.m.

South County Recreation Center 13800 S. Peoria Ave. • Bixby (918) 746-3780

Caregiver Support Group Presented by A Vow Hospice First Thursday • 6 p.m.

Clarebridge of Broken Arrow 4001 S. Aspen Ave. • Broken Arrow (918) 557-8937

Bridge, Spades & Dominoes Mondays – Wednesdays • 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Chandler Park Community Center 6500 W. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 591-6053

Widowed Persons Gathering Join for dinner, visiting and cards Wednesdays • 3:30 p.m.

Western Sizzlin’ Steakhouse 6510 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 371-4367 or (918) 341-3375

Bunko Third Monday • 6 – 9 p.m.

Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave. • Bixby $5 per month • (918) 369-5608

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Dancing Line Dancing Class Tuesdays and Thursdays • 10 a.m.

University Village Retirement Community 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa Free and open to public (918) 298-3480 Friday Night Dances Fridays • 8 – 11 p.m.

American Legion Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 437-1635 Saturday Night Dances Saturdays • 7:30 – 11 p.m. • $6 American Legion Post 1 1120 E. 8th St. S. • Tulsa (918) 584-4274 Square Dancing & Line Dancing Lake Keystone Squares First and Third Friday Workshop 7:30 p.m. • Dance 8 p.m.

Mannford Community Center 101 Green Valley Park Rd. • Mannford (918) 865-2846

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Free • Sapulpa Library Annex 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa (918) 224-9647 65+ Exercise Mondays • Wednesdays • Fridays 10:30 – 11 a.m. • $10/month LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 496-6220 50+ Badminton Tuesdays • 11 a.m.

O’Brien Park and Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 591-6008 50+ Basketball Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.

O’Brien Park and Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 591-6008

Round Up Boys Dance Mondays • 6:30 p.m. • $5 Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 607-3600

50+ Eight Ball Monday – Friday • 10 a.m. – Noon O’Brien Park and Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 591-6008

Round Up Boys Dance & Show Fridays and Saturdays • 8:30 p.m.

Caravan Cattle Co. 41st St. and Memorial Rd. • Tulsa (918) 607-3600

Chair to Floor Yoga Wednesdays • 11:45 a.m. • $6/class LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 260-9236

Belles & Beaus Squares Second and Fourth Tuesday Workshop 7 p.m. • Dance 7:30 p.m.

St. Marks Methodist Church 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-7277 Clog Dancing Lessons Turtle Creek Cloggers Tuesdays • 5:45 – 9 p.m.

Thursdays • 6 – 9 p.m.

12000 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 627-0067 or (918) 619-5060 Social Dance Lessons* February Dance: Cha-Cha Thursdays • 1 – 2 p.m.

LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760 Friday Night Opry Fridays • 6:45 p.m. • $5 1st – 3rd Friday: Country/Western 4th Friday: Gospel Green Country Event Center 12000 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Dazzle Band Dance Fridays • 2 p.m.

Town Village 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 493-1200

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Pickleball at South County Recreation Center Mondays • 5 – 8 p.m.

Thursdays • Noon – 3 p.m. $3/visit or $12/month South County Recreation Center 13800 S. Peoria Ave. • Bixby (918) 746-3780 Sculpt & Tone* Mondays • Wednesdays • Fridays 10:30 a.m.

LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760 Yoga with Cindy Henson* Mat Yoga: Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. • $5/class Seated Yoga: Tuesdays • 11:30 a.m. $16/month or $5/class LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. • West of S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 749-2623 Pickleball at Southminster* Beginners: Wednesdays • 9 a.m.

Regular: Mondays • 1:30 p.m.

Tuesdays • 1 p.m. | Wednesdays • 10 a.m.

Thursdays • 9:30 a.m.| Fridays • 10 a.m.

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

Events & Seminars AT LIFE Senior Services SENIOR SEMINARS Living Longer, Living Stronger Workshop This series offers discussion, support, problem solving and help with various aspects of chronic conditions. Topics include: exercise and nutrition, medication, stress management, talking with your doctor, etc. Sponsored

by LIFE Senior Services and INCOG Area Agency on Aging.

Wednesdays • February 12 – March 19 • 1 – 3:30 p.m. • Free Hutcherson YMCA • 1120 E. Pine St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call (800) 211-2116 Basics of Medicare If you are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare, this seminar is designed especially for you. The seminar will cover the basics of Medicare and what you need to know to make an informed decision about your coverage options.

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

Tuesday, February 18 • 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 250 Protect Yourself from Scams Frauds and scams are on the rise and people age 60 or older are more likely to be targeted by people who sell bogus products and services. This seminar provides important information that can help you avoid being a victim of these predatory scams.

Tuesday, February 18 • 1:30 – 3 p.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 256 The Joys of Bluebirding Join Bob Walshaw “Bluebird Bob” to learn how to attract and protect the beautiful bluebird as well as the best way to hang birdhouses and how to deal with its predator, the house sparrow.

Tuesday, February 18 • 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services • 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow Reservations requested • To register, call Mickey at (918) 664-9000, ext. 224

FOR CAREGIVERS

Caregiving 101 Are you new to caregiving? Learn the vocabulary of the care world, information you need to make good decisions, an overview of community resources, living options and legal documents and much more.

Tuesday, February 25 • 6 – 7 p.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call Mickey at (918) 664-9000, ext. 224 Savvy Caregiver: Six Week Professional Training for the Family Caregiver This program is designed to offer professional-level training for the family caregiver. You will gain knowledge of how dementia affects thinking skills, learn effective ways to respond to changes in behavior and much more.

Thursdays • February 27 – April 3 • 9 – 11 a.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call Mickey at (918) 664-9000, ext. 224

SENIOR CENTERS LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. (West of S. Peoria Ave.) • Call Jamey Henderson (918) 749-2623 AARP Defensive Driving Class February 11 • 8:30 a.m.

Zumba Gold February 4 • 10 a.m.

LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side

1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • (1 block east of 15th St. and S. Harvard Ave.) Call Sunny Lile • (918) 744-6760 AARP Tax Preparation Wednesdays • RSVP required

East Side Band Mondays • 1 p.m.

Our regular programming features social, fitness and creative activities. A variety of services are also available.

*Requires membership to LIFE’s Senior Center

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RSVP’s Knittin’ Kittens distributed more than 1,000 handknitted hats and scarves to children in under-served schools in the Tulsa area.

Rainbow Health Care Community recently celebrated being rated a FiveStar Community by the Oklahoma Heath Care Authority. Pictured left to right is: Sara Gaither-Embry, Gold Medallion Director of Operations; Diane Hambric, President of Gold Medallion; and Tracie Nail, Rainbow Health Care Administrator.

After working for more than 45 years, Frances Marshall-Coffey, a long-time resident at the Mansion House Apartments, has retired. She is spending her newfound free time at her booth at the Route 66 Vintage Mall.

Country Club of Woodland Hills resident Adrian Smith enjoyed the visiting Christmas carolers from Mingo Valley Christian School.

Saint Simeon’s Resident Fran Warnock and her son-in-law Dr. James Geurin enjoy a visit at Saint Simeon’s from Riverfield Country Day School students. In December, the students sang Christmas carols and delivered gifts to Assisted Living Residents.

Burgundy Place residents Helen Thomas and Betty Porter rang in the new year together at the New Year’s Eve party featuring Frank Sinatra performer Micheal Rappe.

Jane Duncan, a resident of Town Village, shared her holiday spirit by decorating her apartment as well as several areas of the Town Village Community.

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We can also provide all of your plumbing needs. Free service call when repairs made. All repairs guaranteed by honest and reliable, licensed and insured service tech with 25 years experience. Senior and veteran discount. 24-hour service available. Major credit cards accepted.

“Expect the best!” (918) 693-5678 bestapplianceservice@cox.net AUTO REPAIR Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locally-owned and - operated with over 40 years of auto repair experience. We perform all types of vehicle repair, from computer and electrical problems to engine and transmission overhauls. ASE Certified mechanics. Open six days a week, with towing provided. Call Gary. (918) 832-7072 CARPET CLEANING ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning Senior and caregiver discounts. Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning. Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and re-stretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate. (918) 636-6303 CLEANING SERVICES Professional Cleaning Services Specializing in safer and natural products for you, bi-weekly, monthly cleaning, deep-cleaning, one-time cleaning, Insured/Bonded/References. Let us clean your home, including windows and chandeliers for your special events.

Our mission, to treat each client as an individual, we do our best to meet your specific needs. (918) 605-9383 DINING/FOOD/COFFEE Agora Coffee House @ 51st & Memorial Located in Fontana Shopping Center, Agora Coffee is a unique destination to relax, meet friends, enjoy coffee, soup, bagels, desserts and pastries. Spacious with a beautiful décor and classical music, you’re invited to have your special events here. See www.AgoraCoffee. me for pictures and information. Email theodore@AgoraCoffee.me or call (918) 270-9996.

COMPUTER SERVICES Computer Help At Reasonable Cost Retired computer tech will help with all your computer needs. Does your computer need to be moved or repaired or do you need help with setup or usage? Can Continued

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also provide periodic maintenance and updates. Call Ed at (918) 629-1395.

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

ESTATE SALES Estate Sales PLUS Estate Sales PLUS manages Estate Sales… Moving Sales… Downsizing…

Consignments… & Appraisals. Selling your home? We bring HUGE crowds of potential buyers and work with your realtor to showcase your home. Estate Sales PLUS is Bonded, Insured and an accredited member of the BBB. For a FREE CONSULTATION, call Sue Lynn Warren at (918) 488-8853, email estatesalesplus@cox.net or go to www.estatesalesplus.com Mike Ratcliffe Appraisals and Estate Sales A 36 year Tulsa business able to meet your appraisal or estate needs. We are affiliated with the International Society of Appraisers to do appraisals for probate, charitable donation, or equitable distribution. Need entertainment or a fundraiser? We do Appraisal Fairs. Looking to downsize or for an estate sale? Let us broker you nationally. We are bonded power sellers and do traditional tag sales.

We charge no set-up fee. Member BBB. Contact www.estatesbymike.com or Mike (918) 230-8310.

FINANCIAL/INSURANCE Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free (866) 664-9009.

Shopping For A Lower Premium?

Medicare Supplement premium getting too high? Call for quote to see if I can get you a lower rate. Offering Medicare Supplements (a.k.a. Medigap Policies), Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug, Individual/Family Medical, Dental, Legal Shield and Identity Theft Plans. Free confidential quotes and consultation.

Call Cindy Johnson at (918) 619-5919.

FOR RENT All Bills Paid Come and join the peace and quiet of Southern Elms Apartments. One bedroom and two bedroom apartments available, 24 hour maintenance and security.

Located in Midtown Tulsa, 4519 East 31st Street. Equal Opportunity Housing. Call (918) 743-8001 for a showing.

FOR SALE Adult Discount Diapers Let us help you with your incontinence products. We provide adult briefs, bladder control pads, protective underwear, and underpads for bed and furniture protection. Call Janet (918) 851-9400.

GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES Aardwolf Leaf & Lawn Care Leaf removal, gutter cleaning and lawn clean-up. Free estimates. Call Patrick Mills. (918) 814-0973.

A Caring Hand – Tulsa Lawn Service Fall and winter clean-up including leaf and snow removal. Complete lawn care.

Family-owned since 1970. Includes mowing, trimming, edging. Dependable service and fair prices. In addition, we offer handyman services. Senior and veteran discounts. Call for a free estimate. (918) 806-2482 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.

Lawn Care & Handyman Services Lawn Care/Mowing starting at $35/Snow Removal/Landscape Design/Tree Work/ Fence Repair & Building/Seasonal Color Design/Yard Spray Treatment/Debris Cleanup/Interior Remodels/Parking Lot Maintenance. Owner Operated- Fully Insured- Free Quotes-Reliable-Courteous-Professional Service-References Available Upon Request. Call J&S Landscape to take care of all your lawn care & handyman needs. (918) 406-4889.

Lawns & More Total lawn care. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteranowned. Leaf clean-up. Snow removal available. Firewood $80 per rick. Aerating. Rototilling. Stump grinding. We are a small company with personal service.

References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299.

HOME REPAIR/REMODELING A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements. Whether you’re making overdue repairs, sprucing up your home and garden, or optimizing your home’s “sale-ability” potential, call Joe Surowiak with A Handy Helping Hand.

Professional results. Competitive rates.

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improving homes. Steve can fix anything, from the front door to the back door, from the basement to the attic. Call anytime for a free estimate on drywall, plumbing, electrical, doors, windows, and decks.

Call Steve for repairs, remodels, paint jobs, etc. (918) 636-2376 Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 13th year serving Tulsa seniors. 10% senior discount. Insured.

All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/ cleaning. Roof, tile, and drywall repair.

Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394.

Bathroom Safety Specialists Maintain your independence. Feel secure in your home with a new walk-in tub/shower, grab bars, ramps, etc. Also, windows, siding, sunrooms, kitchens and patio covers. Large or small jobs. 35 years experience. Call about our senior and veterans specials and discounts.

Insured. Top quality work with fair prices.

Freed Contractors, Inc. (918) 939-9713 Big C’s Plumbing Services Your one stop Plumbing Shop! Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company.

Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now.

BJ’s Handyman Services I will tighten it, nail it, glue it, paint it, cut it, hang it, change it, assemble it, install it, and do other odd jobs. Quality work at reasonable prices. Our goal is to keep your costs low. Life member of Handyman Club of America. Serving seniors since 2005. We now accept all major credit/debit cards. Call BJ at (539) 777-2915. This is a local call.

Bumgartner Plumbing Licensed, with over 30 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour. No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. # 82750.

(918) 355-4747 Burton Painting and Floors Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes. Decks, fences, cabinets, and floors. Acid staining of concrete floors, patios, and driveways.

Free estimates. 23 years of experience.

Reliable, courteous, professional service.

Fully insured. (918) 378-2858

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Carder Construction & Handyman Service New & Remodel Commercial & Residential - 25 Years. All Handicap Accessories - grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors & Fences. Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig (918) 764-5789.

Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, remodeling, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs. Special needs: grab bars, ramps, hand rails, door alterations to accommodate wheelchairs, handicap fixtures. Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured. (918) 636-6849 Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded. Honest and reliable service for over 30 years.

Competitive rates. Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Familyowned and operated. (918) 437-8101 Freedom Electrical Services Do you need outlets, ceiling fans or lights hung? Freedom Electrical Services provides quality workmanship. For all your electrical needs, call (918) 630-0734.

Grandfather Clock Repair Call for appointment for free estimate to repair your Grandfather Clock. Over 40 years’ experience in clock repair. Other clocks repaired by request. Clock case remains in your home. Only the parts required for repair are removed. Call Mark at (918) 697-4491.

Hutson’s Handyman Service Carpentry. Painting. Home repair. Basic plumbing. Sheet rock – new and repair.

Storm doors and windows. Install ceiling fans. Clean and repair rain guttering. $15 service call charge. $35/hour. 10% senior discount. What do you need done?

Member, Better Business Bureau.

(918) 835-8205 or (918) 645-5761 Tornado Heating and Air Conditioning Heater not heating like it should? Give us a call today for prompt service. It’s time to clean and inspect those heaters with our $50.00 special. The most affordable rates, and a senior and caregiver discount. 30 plus years of experience, 24/7 quality service. OK license 8329, bonded, and insured. (918) 231-8035

cessories, curtains, drapery, installation of drapery hardware, small reupholstery projects or custom throw pillows. Over 20 years experience. References available. Cathryn Copeland (918) 344-4111.

LEGAL Full-Service Estate Planning Law Firm Trusts, Wills, Gift and Tax Planning, Powers of Attorneys and more! With offices in Sand Springs and Tulsa. Discount to Veterans and Retired Teachers.

Willing to meet you in your place for no extra charge! Call Penni of the Skillern Law Firm at (918) 805-2511. www.skillernlaw.com MEDICAL CARE

EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems.

Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service. Very affordable with no long-term commitment.

Locally owned and operated. (918) 2980500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277 HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office in Tulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your own home, where you are most comfortable. Call (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). www.halomedicalalarms.com

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Mineral, Oil/Gas Interests Want to purchase minerals and oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO, 80201.

Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Can’t get out? Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. A Mane Event hairstyling and tanning service for the entire family. 35 years experience. Senior specials for haircuts, perms, and color. In-shop special: Haircut $7 for first time customers in shop ONLY. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Yale at 937 S. Canton Ave. (918) 834-2686

Mineral, Oil/Gas Appraisals Have your mineral rights, oil/gas interests appraised (fair market value) by a Certified Mineral Appraiser.

(918) 663-3074.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE Accomplished Help at Home Former owner and administrator of Oklahoma state licensed facility. Help in home management coordinating your needs. Cooking, light housekeeping, transportation to doctors’ appointments.

I value your dignity with respect. Excellent references. Adjustable fee according to situation. (918)728-5489 or (918) 270-1671.

Bobbi and Bob’s Personal Assistance The Warshaw Group: errands, personal/medical appointments, shopping, financial/business assistance, money management, pay bills, liaison for clients with physicians, hospitals and healthcare insurance professionals, medical insurance paperwork, organizing services.

Contact Bobbi Warshaw at (918) 7473807 or Bob Warshaw at (918) 852-5301 website: www.errands-to-go.com, email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net.

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Anderson HomeCare Private pay medical services available in your home: Insulin and other injectables, tube feedings and care, medication management, ostomy care, foley management, foot care, custodial care including bathing. We will treat or make referrals for you. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection.(918) 794-8819.

Financial Organizer Are you overwhelmed handling monthly finances (paying bills, balancing your checkbook, organization) for yourself or a loved one? I can help! I create customized systems that fit your needs, either for set up only or ongoing monthly.

Call me to discuss the options available.

Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259 or go to www.9315tulsa.com

Z&J Remodeling No job is too big or small. Painting, carpentry work, roofing, room additions, decks, sheet rock, carpet & carpet repairs, storm damage repairs and more. Free estimates and insured.

(918) 629-1903.

correspond with insurers, accountants, bankers, doctors, brokers and creditors.

Organize information for your taxes.

Monitor all accounts for fraud. Notarize your legal papers. Bonded and insured.

FREE initial consultation. Senior Money Manager - Call Sherry (918) 625-2001

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Darlene’s Salon Services Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. Wet sets, blow drying, back combing, perms, colors, and cuts.

Manicures and pedicures available. This month’s special: haircut OR shampoo and set for $10. First time clients only with this ad. Come see us at Highland Plaza, 5661 E. 41st St. (Corner of 41st and Hudson).

(918) 742-3440 Detlef’s Master American European Hair Design Established 1964. Precision cuts, color corrections, perms by design from sensible to sensational. Former owner of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Miss Jackson’s Salon and Coiffures Continental Salon. Catering to classy and mature styles for ladies and gentlemen. Monday – Saturday. Call (918) 663-8779. 5510 South Memorial Drive. By appointment only.

Energy Healer Be free of pain and disease! With help from Angels I ethereally connect into the energy surrounding a physical condition and change it, giving the physical body the opportunity to heal itself. Can relieve pain, disease, anxiety, mental & emotional issues. Will travel to you. Call Sherry at (918) 605-3491.

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(918) 808-5084 In-Home Beauty Services of Tulsa We provide beauty services to our clients who are unable to leave their home, disabled, hospice care or independent living.

We offer full beauty service for men and women in Tulsa and surrounding areas.

Our services include: shampoo & sets, haircuts, perms, manicures. pedicures.

Licensed and Insured. Visit our website www.inhomebeautyservicesoftulsa.com.

Call (918) 630-6274.

Let My Feet Come to Yours Pedicures and manicures for men and women. House and office calls. Very reasonably priced. Discounts for seniors.

Knowledgeable about nail care for diabetics. Licensed. 30 years of experience.

Safe, sanitized equipment. References available. Call Yvonne Sinclair.

(918) 289-4171.

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

REAL ESTATE Home Perfect for Senior Living Midtown Tulsa home designed for handicap or senior living. Features include 1 br., huge master bath with roll in shower + ½ bath, lr/dr combo, wood, tile or vinyl floors. Lift system in one of two garages.

Maintenance free exterior. A unique home for $149,000. 2816 South Gary Place. Motivated seller, make offer.

Pat Burns, Prudential Detrick Realty (918) 230-4524.

RELOCATION/DOWNSIZING Selling your home?

Specialized Real Estate Consultant services for senior adults contemplating selling their home, downsizing or retirement living. Over 20 years experience serving senior adults. Free home evaluation and consultation. Call for free “Making the Move” workbook. Cindy Johnson, Henry Hinds Realty, (918) 619-5919.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS Savvy Social Security Planning Workshop: Baby Boomers are asking—How much can I expect to receive? When should I apply? How can I maximize my benefits? What do I do if I have 401k’s/IRA’s or pensions? The decisions you make today can have a tremendous bearing on the benefits you receive over your lifetime. Don’t miss this valuable workshop @ Hardesty Library, February 18, 6:30-7:30pm. Seating is limited.

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Junkets by Jill Travel (918) 407-9031.

Junketsbyjill.com Travel Tours Travel by luxury motorcoach with TRAVEL TOURS! Transportation, hotels, events & several meals are included. Learn about our 2014 tours… our TRAVEL PARTY schedule includes TULSA on February 13th and OWASSO on February 25th. Upcoming tours include the 46th Annual Round Top TX Antique Fair, Charleston MO Dogwood/ Azalea Festival, and London & Paris.

Please call to reserve your seat at the party! (918) 485-4595.

TRANSPORTATION

Call Patricia!

Need a go-fer to run errands, take you to an appointment or grocery shopping?

Need someone to take you to hair appointments, the pharmacy, make deliveries? Need someone to stay with you during an out-patient medical procedure?

Also, available as a driver/companion for traveling; rates negotiable. Call Patricia!

(918) 437-3456 or (918) 855-2302 My Driver Transportation Service Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post office, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to Continued

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 Travel Made Easy Motor home with lift and driver available for short in-state or long out-of-state trips. Seats 6 comfortably. Cross country patient transfer or sightseeing. Also available for rent: powerchair for shopping, hospital visits, etc. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929 WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE Mr. Alfred Window Cleaning Service Over 15 years of experience cleaning various types of residential and commercial windows. Better Business Bureau accredited business. Reasonable rates.

Serving the Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and Jenks areas. Call between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, to schedule a free estimate. (918) 893-2983 Window & Chandelier Cleaning Yes, we clean windows during the Winter months! Window cleaning, chandelier cleaning, Winter caulking and gutter cleaning. Free Estimates. Insured.

References Available. Call Rex at (918) 510-0091 or (918) 895-1668.

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