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Vol. 28, No. 9

Understanding mental health has been difficult for decades and generations.

However, doctors, scientists and health professionals agree: your mental well-being is important.

LIFE SENIOR SERVICES, INC. Publisher LAURA KENNY President and Chief Executive Officer KELLY KIRCHHOFF Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning

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BETSY TROYER Managing Editor btroyer@LIFEseniorservices.org

We all have days where we are feeling blue.

But when those days become weeks and the weeks stretch into months, we may need to seek a professional opinion or even receive some help. We take a look into why so many of us are so reluctant to ask for it.

KAYLEE CAMPBELL Associate Editor kcampbell@LIFEseniorservices.org BERNIE DORNBLASER Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org

19 LIFE’s Legacy Awards to Celebrate Seniors

ERIN SHACKELFORD, CAROL CARTER Copy Editors

Nominations Now Open The inaugural LIFE’s Legacy Awards and the Vintage Newsmagazine will celebrate area seniors and family caregivers who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving our community and the lives of older adults.

CARRIE HENDERSON BOWEN Circulation Coordinator cbowen@LIFEseniorservices.org DICK MCCANDLESS Community Distribution

20 Play Games to Boost Brainpower

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As an older adult, you can use games to boost your brainpower. They can help keep your memory sharp, improve your ability to concentrate, flex your brain muscles, and keep your mind agile and healthy. The best part: they’re fun!

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Whether it is an empty nest, upcoming retirement, second career, moving or experiencing loss, the golden years provide ample opportunity to reassess, reprioritize and repurpose.

27 Timely Treatment After a Stroke is Essential

Strokes behave differently than long-term diseases such as cancer or dementia. Time plays a very immediate, critical role.

28 Musical Mondays Announces 2014 Line-up:

An Inside Look at the 13th Season The concert series is a showcase of Tulsa talent designed especially for seniors. The series highlights music from popular to soul and jazz to swing. It is not to be missed!

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From the Publisher Looking Back Medicare & You Medicare Group Health Plan Coverage After You Retire Caregiver Corner Using Technology to Strengthen Your Caregiving Noteworthy Mindbender & Puzzles Share Your Time & Talent Business Directory Vintage Friends Calendar Events & Seminars at LIFE Senior Services People & Places Classifieds

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Today, not only do we want to age gracefully, but we want to age successfully as well. Many of us try to eat nutritiously and remain physically active because this is the recipe for good health.

Interestingly, many of the same things that we do to keep our bodies healthy contribute to healthy minds. The two go hand-in-hand because a healthy mind contributes to a healthy body. The mind, like the body, benefits from low blood pressure, low cholesterol, nourishing food, a healthy weight and physical activity. As we look forward to longer life expectancies than past generations, aging with overall good health enhances our quality of life.

There are many positive steps that we can take to help preserve healthy minds. In order to maximize our mental health, we first need to understand what it actually means. For many of us, we think good mental health is simply the absence of problems. It is so much more than that! It encompasses how we think, feel and act. In Mental Health: Understanding the Aging Mind, we take a look at the role aging plays with mental health and the common factors that can cause an imbalance.

Determining if there is an imbalance typically requires a professional’s expertise. Despite increasing acceptance and public awareness, there is still a stigma associated with seeking help from mental health professionals.

In Asking for Help: Getting Past the Obstacles, we discuss the various reasons we might be hesitant to ask for help and provide tips to overcome reluctance and concerns.

Exercising your brain is as important for your health as exercising your body, and it may keep your brain sharp and protect you from memory problems later in life. We explain how specific games can benefit the brain and suggest five apps to explore.

Another way to maintain your mental health is through working towards accomplishing goals. In Finding Purpose in your Golden Years, we touch on a few challenges, such as retirement, that can cause seniors to evaluate and repurpose their lives. We take a look at what purpose actually is and how to find a new one.

There are quite a few other informative articles in this issue as well!

National Older Americans Month is every May and Vintage Newsmagazine and LIFE Senior Services are proud to announce the inaugural Legacy Awards. The awards will celebrate area seniors and family caregivers who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving our community and the lives of older adults. Read about the award categories and how to nominate a senior or family caregiver on page 19. We also discuss the important role time plays in mitigating the effects of a stroke on page 27. If you are looking for ways to streamline your caregiving efforts, read Using Technology to Strengthen Your Caregiving on page 25.

From Mardi Gras, the beginning of daylight savings time to celebrating the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, March is destined to be a flurry of activity and celebration.

Thank you for reading LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine.

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Don’t Fear the Beard I have photos of three of my great-grandfathers; and, they all have long beards. There's more...they were all born in the 1800's and lived past the age of 90. Is it possible that a beard has something to do with longevity?

Ancient Egyptians grew hair on their chin and dyed it red with henna. They curled it with tongs then adorned it with jewelry. Both male and female were known to wear "false" beards. However, the Romans were required to be clean shaven as they feared the enemy would grab their beard in battle.

Many bible characters are portrayed with beards. Some religions today have customs for various types of facial hair. The Amish do not grow a beard until married; then, are never without one.

I always thought beards were worn by brawny lumber jacks or mountain men. Well, that just isn't the case anymore. Men of all professions are likely to be seen with facial hair. You will even find them in the corporate boardrooms. Men are returning to Barber Shops (Remember the red and white striped poles?) for trims, shaping and advice.

Some think of a beard as a sign of wisdom, manliness and masculinity. It doesn't matter what the reason is - men are starting to take as much care of the hair on their face as the hair on the top of their head. They use oils on their beard and some use shampoo and cream rinse followed-up with a blow dryer. Of course, mustaches may take a little longer because some may require styling and wax.

Television has done it's share lately to increase the popularity of facial hair with shows like Duck Dynasty. The stars, Phil, Willie, Si and Jase have long, natural beards (and products in every store where you shop). Baseball has had “Playoff” beards as a tradition for a long time. The Red Sox now use that idea as a marketing tool. Your ticket to their game will only cost $1.00 if you have a beard.

So, gals, you had better get ready because your man may soon have a goatee, chin strap, soul patch, mustache, manicured scruff, friendly mutton chop, or beard. Then, maybe you can have your own television show; or, at least get into a ball game for $1.00!

hometown girl Who can forget the close Presidential race between Harry S. Truman and Thomas Dewey? When Dewey lost, just like today, political analyst tried to figure out why. Some decided that Dewey lost because he had a mustache: and, therefore, could not be trusted. I don’t know if that’s true but we haven’t had a President with facial hair since 1893.

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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Depression & Recovery in the 1930s

Tulsa was plagued with the same problems seen across the country during the 30s: not enough jobs, failing businesses and banks, labor disputes, and no support system for those in need.

Through it all, life went on. Tulsans made the best of what they had and implemented projects to help others.

What do YOU know about the 1930s?

If you have personal stories about the Depression or have heard tales from family or friends about their experiences, we need your help. The Tulsa Historical Society is looking for memories and stories about the 1930s in Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma. Have one? Share your story at www.surveymonkey.com/s/5TDFRF7 or contact Maggie at mbrown@tulsahistory.org.

Hockey Game at Coliseum, 1935.

Winners of the Girl Scout Cookie Sale, c. 1930s.

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Schoolyard calisthenics, c. 1930s.

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Dedication of Administration Building of Tulsa Municipal Airport, 1932.

in history Courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society

Tulsa Rose Garden under construction by WPA (Works Progress Administration), c. 1930s.

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this month in history March 4, 1933: FDR inaugurated At the height of the Great Depression, Franklin Delano Roosevelt is inaugurated as the 32nd president of the United States. In his famous inaugural address, delivered outside the east wing of the U.S. Capitol, Roosevelt outlined his “New Deal”--an expansion of the federal government as an instrument of employment opportunity and welfare-and told Americans that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

March 7, 1938: Janet Guthrie, first female Indy 500 driver, born In 1976, she was the first woman to compete in a National Association of Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) Winston Cup superspeedway race. The following year, she broke the gender barrier again, becoming the first female driver in the Daytona 500, where she finished in 12th place and earned Top Rookie honors.

March 17, 1762: First St. Patrick’s Day parade Early Irish settlers to the American colonies, many of whom were indentured servants, brought the Irish tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s feast day to America. The first recorded St. Patrick’s Day parade was held not in Ireland but in New York City in 1762, and with the dramatic increase of Irish immigrants to the United States in the mid-19th century, the March 17th celebration became widespread.

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March 19, 1916: First U.S. air combat mission begins The First Aero Squadron, organized in 1914 after the outbreak of World War I, was on a support mission for the 7,000 U.S. troops who invaded Mexico to capture Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa.

March 21, 1963: Alcatraz closes its doors Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco Bay closes down and transfers its last prisoners. At its peak period of use in the 1950s, “The Rock,” or “America’s Devil Island” housed over 200 inmates at the maximum-security facility.

Alcatraz remains an icon of American prisons for its harsh conditions and record for being inescapable.

March 22, 1972: Equal Rights Amendment passed by Congress First proposed by the National Woman’s political party in 1923, the Equal Rights Amendment was to provide for the legal equality of the sexes and prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex. More than four decades later, the revival of feminism in the late 1960s spurred its introduction into Congress. It won the requisite two-thirds vote from the U.S. House of Representatives in October 1971. In March 1972, it was approved by the U.S. Senate and sent to the states. © The History Channel www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Medicare and Group Health Plan Coverage After You Retire How your group health plan coverage works once you retire depends on the terms of your specific plan. Your employer or union, or your spouse’s employer or union, might not offer any health coverage after you retire.

If you can get group health plan coverage after you retire, it might have different rules and might not work the same way with Medicare.

Five Things to Know About Retiree Coverage 1. Find out if you can continue your employer coverage after you retire. Generally, when you have retiree coverage from an employer or union, they control this coverage. Employers aren’t required to provide retiree coverage, and they can change benefits or premiums, or even cancel coverage.

2. Find out the price and benefits of the retiree coverage, including whether it includes coverage for your spouse. Your employer or union may offer retiree coverage that limits how much it will pay. It might only provide “stop loss” coverage, which starts paying your out-ofpocket costs only when they reach a maximum amount.

3. Find out what happens to your retiree coverage when you’re eligible for Medicare. For example, retiree coverage might not pay your medical costs during any period in which you were eligible for Medicare but didn’t sign up for it. When you become eligible for Medicare, you may need to enroll in both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B to get full benefits from your retiree coverage.

4. Find out what effect your continued coverage as a retiree will have on both your health coverage and your spouse’s health coverage. If you’re not sure how your retiree coverage works with Medicare, get a copy of your plan’s benefit booklet, or look at the summary plan description provided by your employer or union. You can also call your employer’s benefits administrator and ask how the plan pays when you have Medicare.

5. If your former employer goes bankrupt or out of business, Federal COBRA rules may protect you if any other company within the same corporate organization still offers a group health plan to its employees. That plan is required to offer you COBRA continuation coverage. If you can’t get COBRA continuation coverage, you may have the right to buy a Medigap policy even if you’re no longer in your Medigap open enrollment period. (NOTE: The “open enrollment” period for Medigap coverage starts when you are age 65 or older and you enroll in Medicare Part B for the first time. It ends six months later.)

Retiree Coverage vs. a Medigap Policy Retiree coverage generally works differently than coverage for current employees, paying only after Medicare pays. Consequently, your retiree coverage is likely to be similar to coverage under a Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance). Retiree coverage isn’t the same thing as a Medigap policy but, like a Medigap policy, it usually offers benefits that fill in some of Medicare’s gaps in coverage, such as coinsurance and deductibles, and it sometimes includes extra benefits, like coverage for extra days in the hospital.

It would make sense to compare the retiree coverage to available Medigap policies. The best time to buy a Medigap policy is during your six-month open enrollment period, when you have a guaranteed right to buy any Medigap policy sold in your state. A company cannot reject you for any policy it sells and it cannot charge you more than anyone else your age.

Also, know that you and your spouse would each have to have your own Medigap policy and you can only buy it when you are eligible for Medicare.

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Medicare’s General Enrollment Period If you are eligible for Medicare Part B medical insurance, but didn’t sign up for it when you first became eligible for Medicare, you can enroll now during the General Enrollment Period. If you enroll during this period ( January 1st through March 31st each year) your Part B enrollment will be effective July 1st.

• You will be charged a Part B premium penalty of up to 10% for each full 12-month period that you could have had Part B but did not sign up.

You will have to pay this extra 10% as long as you have Medicare Part B. • You can sign up for Part B at your local Social Security office or by calling 1-800-772-1212

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(TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778). If you get benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), call your local RRB office or 1-800-808-0772.

NOTE: If you didn’t sign up for Part B when you were first eligible because you or your spouse was still working, and you were covered by a group health plan based on that work, you will be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period once you (or your spouse) stop working, or the group health plan coverage ends, whichever happens first. Usually, you don’t pay a late enrollment penalty if you sign up during a Special Enrollment Period.

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Mental Health: UNDERSTANDING THE AGING MIND

It is easy to understand the meaning of good physical health. In stark contrast, understanding mental health has been difficult for decades and generations. However, doctors, scientists and health professionals agree: your mental well-being is important.

So, what is mental health? To put it simply, it is our emotional, psychological and social well-being. According to Mentalhealth.gov, it affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices.

It is very important at every stage of life.

If you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood and behavior could be affected. And just like physical health –many factors contribute to problems, including: • Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry • Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse • Family history of problems

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Long-term illness such as heart disease or cancer A dementia-causing illness such as Alzheimer’s disease A physical illness that affects thought, memory and emotion – such as thyroid or adrenal disease A change in environment, such as moving to a long-term care facility; The illness or death of a loved one Medication interactions Alcohol or substance abuse Poor diet or malnutrition.

Dr. Jimmie McAdams, psychiatrist at Laureate Psychiatric Clinic & Hospital in Tulsa, Okla., said several reasons contribute to the rise of mental health conditions among seniors. In regards to dementia, doctors now are trained more effectively to diagnose various forms of the disease, McAdams said. “We are actually realizing dementia is a mental illness, so diagnoses are growing.” Currently, the most common mental health issue among seniors is Alzheimer’s disease, which is a form of dementia.

Most mental health issues – with the exception of dementia – are equally common among the young and old. According to the Institute of Medicine, older adults are less likely than younger persons to both report having mental health problems and seek specialty mental health services. In fact, less than three percent of older adults visit a mental health professional concerning their mental health problems, the American Psychological Association reports.

Mental health problems, from mild anxiety, depression to dementia, are common, but help is available. According to a 2012 report by the Institute of Medicine, as many as one in five American senior adults have experienced mental health or a substance abuse issue.

People with mental health problems can get better and many recover completely.

Factors that Can Cause an Imbalance There are common factors that can cause an imbalance in older adults.

According to the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation, they are: • Physical disability www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Cases of diagnosed depression are also on the rise among older adults, McAdams said. “People are living longer.

The average lifespan continues to go up.

They encounter social isolation because they outlive family members, spouses and friends.”

McAdams said no longer being able to drive could also put a person at an increased risk for depression. Additional reasons for depression among seniors include loss of a professional identity upon retirement and the role reversal that occurs when children begin caring for older parents. Furthermore, a higher than average rate of depression is found among seniors placed in long-term care facilities, McAdams said.

With the Silent Generation in particular, depression was not something that was regularly diagnosed or even discussed when they were younger, McAdams said. “They’re in a generation where depression wasn’t something you talked about. It wasn’t looked upon as an illness.”

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a mental health professional concerning their mental health problems, the American Psychological Association reports.

The Main Suspects Seniors are at risk for three mental illnesses in particular, McAdams said: depression, dementia and delirium. The Mayo Clinic defines depression as “a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest … it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.”

Sometimes, depression can be more complicated to diagnose among older adults than younger people, according to the Institute of Medicine.

“Grief is common in old age as spouses, other relatives and friends die.”

Consequently, it may be difficult for healthcare providers to distinguish between grief and major depression.

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Sometimes, depression among seniors can express itself as what may seem to be symptoms of dementia. “That’s why you always want to screen for depression, and vice versa,” McAdams said. “We always treat depression first when they have memory problems.”

According to Psychiatry.org, as many as 10 percent of those diagnosed with dementia suffer from depression that, if treated, is reversible. Seniors may become forgetful, disoriented or confused because they have developed reversible conditions that mimic dementia. “Side effects from prescription drugs, drug interactions or overdoses, poor diet and other physical or mental problems may cause this,” Psychiatry.org reports.

Fortunately, this type of dementia can often be reversed after their causes are diagnosed and treated.

The Mayo Clinic defines dementia as “a group of symptoms affecting thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.” In addition to Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia include vascular dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, mixed dementia and frontotemporal dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than five million Americans are living with the disease.

For example, a third of people who need long-term steroid treatment end up developing mood issues, said the report’s co-author Peter V. Rabins. The diagnosis of these emotions may require an expert in both medical and mental health issues to determine whether it is best to cut back the steroids or add an antidepressant, he said.

Additionally, treating mental health issues among seniors can be more complicated than the treatment for the same conditions among younger people. For example, people over 65 are almost always on medications for physical health problems when they are diagnosed with a mental health condition. Physical illnesses and prescription medications can often complicate their treatment, according to the Institute of Medicine report.

Delirium is “a serious disturbance in a person’s mental abilities that results in a decreased awareness of one’s environment and confused thinking,” according to the Mayo Clinic. The onset of delirium is most commonly sudden, often within hours or a few days. Delirium is typically seen among the very young or very old, McAdams said. Something as minimal as a urinary tract infection or dehydration can tip an older person “into a condition where they become delirious or aggressive,” McAdams said.

Other mental conditions common among seniors include anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, hoarding, various phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. More than seven percent of individuals over 65 have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, according to the Center for Disease Control.

Common Threads Most mental health issues – with the exception of dementia – are equally common among the young and old. However, the manifestation and treatment of these conditions vary among the generations. According to the Institute of Medicine, older adults are less likely than younger persons to both report having mental health problems and seek specialty mental health services. In fact, less than three percent of older adults visit

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Additionally, treating mental health issues among seniors can be more complicated than the treatment for the same conditions in younger people. For example, people over 65 are almost always on medications for physical health problems when they are diagnosed with a mental health condition. Physical illnesses and prescription medications can often complicate their treatment, according to the Institute of Medicine report.

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“Typically, older seniors are on eight to ten medications for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol and chronic pain,” McAdams said. “So drug interactions are hugely important.”

One side effect doctors should be acutely aware of among older adults is sedation, which can cause increased falls, resulting in hip or head fractures, McAdams said.

Thanks to the implementation of electronic medical records in most medical communities, drug interactions are now screened for almost automatically, McAdams said. However, patients should be sure their primary care provider and psychiatrist have open lines of communication regarding medications prescribed.

Ultimately, senior adults are typically prescribed the same mental health medications as the non-geriatric population, McAdams said. However, the medications for seniors are prescribed in lower doses, since the liver of older adults metabolizes medication at a slower rate.

Addictions and Mental Health Often times, addictions can feed mental health problems. By definition, McAdams said, substance abuse issues are mental health issues. According to the American Psychological Association, 17 percent of older adults misuse and abuse alcohol and medications.

Seniors frequently become addicted to prescription medications after actively taking pain or hypnotic medications. “Maybe they had a hip fracture and started taking medication and they can’t get off it. Now they need detox medications,” McAdams said.

Some seniors have alcohol addictions that have been prevalent most of their lives, McAdams said. If you combine the substance abuse of alcoholism with the condition of depression, for example, “the issue will become infinitely worse.” www.LIFEseniorservices.org

10 Signs of Mental Illness 1. Sad or depressed mood lasting longer than two weeks 2. Social withdrawal; loss of interest in things that used to be enjoyable 3. Unexplained fatigue, energy loss or sleep changes 4. Confusion, disorientation, problems with concentration or decision-making 5. Increase or decrease in appetite; changes in weight 6. Memory loss, especially recent or shortterm memory problems 7. Feelings of worthlessness, inappropriate guilt, helplessness; thoughts of suicide 8. Physical problems that can’t otherwise be explained: aches, constipation, etc.

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Substance abuse – both prescription drug use and alcoholism – tends to go more undetected among older adults than their younger counterparts, because older adults tend to be ashamed about drinking or drug problems and see them as a moral failing, according to the Center for Substance Abuse Training. Therefore, older adults are less likely to admit substance abuse issues to a medical provider or loved one.

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Warning Signs How can loved ones identify common signs of substance abuse or mental illness in a senior friend or family member? McAdams said warning signs of depression include withdraw or change in appetite, sleep or thought patterns. For example, if someone has been a devout Christian their entire life and they suddenly stop going to church for no reason, “that’s a pretty good sign they’re losing interest in activities that were once pleasurable. This could be a sign of depression,” he explained.

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Dementia can be more difficult to identify because it’s slow and insidious in its onset, he said. “A loved one may start to notice just a little bit of memory problem – the individual is not recalling a name or a word.” Unfortunately, oftentimes the dementia is a few years developed by the time someone goes to the doctor because of a memory problem, McAdams said.

Loved ones of seniors with possible mental illnesses should be aware of the warning signs. Refer to the list above for the warning signs from APlaceforMom.com.

Help is Never Far Away Despite some of the challenges in accurately diagnosing conditions, help is available. Open and consistent communication with your physician is imperative. From counseling services to home-health agencies to adult day care to long-term care facilities and geriatric psychiatrists, seniors and their loved ones have a range of options to help them address an array of mental health needs.

by Lindsay Morris www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Asking for Help: Getting Past the Obstacles We all have days where we are feeling blue.

But when those days become weeks and the weeks stretch into months, we may need to get something more than just “a grip.” We may need to seek a professional opinion or even receive some help.

Why are so many of us so reluctant to ask for it?

If we have body aches and pains we go to the doctor. Why don’t we go to the doctor for our emotional aches and pains? Because despite increasing acceptance and public awareness, there is still a stigma associated with seeking help from mental health professionals.

We may wonder, “What if I’m crazy?” or “What will my friends say?” or “What will the neighbors think?”

No one should feel shame for having a medical condition. When people show up at the emergency room because they’re having a heart attack or a stroke, we don’t make them feel ashamed. The brain is simply another organ in the body.

- Terri White, commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services www.LIFEseniorservices.org

“No one should feel shame for having a medical condition,” said Terri White, commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. “When people show up at the emergency room because they’re having a heart attack or a stroke, we don’t make them feel ashamed. The brain is simply another organ in the body.”

Robert Delozier, MS, LPC, clinical manager at St. John Medical Center Outpatient Behavioral Health concured. “If my leg is bothering me, I’d go to the doctor and have him look at it,” Delozier said. “If I’m feeling sad or I can’t sleep or I’m crying a lot, it’s time to talk to someone about it.”

And yet, so many of us are still reluctant to seek help. Maybe it’s our Okie pride. Maybe it’s because we believe in pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps. When it comes to our mental health, our state needs to change its stubborn ways.

Oklahoma is number two in the nation in the number of adults struggling with mental illness – which isn’t surprising when you consider our health rankings.

“When you’re in a very unhealthy state, when your population is unhealthy and has high rates of diseases, of course you’re going to have high rates of brain diseases as well,” explained White.

You’d Be Crazy Not to Get Help Mental health professionals across the board agree: getting help doesn’t mean you’re weak and it certainly doesn’t mean you’re crazy.

“I think the worst element of the stigma that I see every day is the labeling of mentally

ill people as ‘crazy,” said Michelle Baily, EdD, LMHC and area chair for social sciences at the University of Phoenix North Florida.

“Getting help doesn’t mean you’re weak,” added Paul Fornell, MS, LPCC, and an instructor in the Master of Science in Counseling program at the University of Phoenix. “That’s something I always emphasize to my clients.

Delozier explains that in addition to our own self-imposed stigma, society places a stigma on mental health, as well, through television shows, news reports and even historical accounts.

“Over and over we see mental health patients being portrayed as violent or dangerous and being placed in mental institutions,” he said.

“That’s tough to defeat when we hear it from so many sources.”

Erlanger Turner, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine simply said, “Remember your health begins with mental health!”

He adds that as a society, we use the terms “mental illness” and “mental health” interchangeably. “This may be one reason why there remains a huge stigma towards using mental health services,” he explained.

But according the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is a difference. “Mental illness is described as a condition or disorder that is characterized by alterations in thinking, mood or behavior associated with distress and impairment in functioning,” explained Turner. see ASKING FOR HELP, page 18

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“On the other hand, mental health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes their own abilities and can cope with the daily stresses of life. We should all strive for mental health as we do for physical health.”

But still… it can be tough getting through that consulting room door. We tend to think we can “walk it off ” – that unless the world is falling down around our heads we can solve our own problems without professional help.

“It’s like thinking you can learn to play golf without ever taking lessons.

You don’t get very far,” said author and psychologist Steven Hendlin.

“You don’t do your own dentistry or act as your own attorney. While introspective self-examination can be useful, don’t try to act as your own psychologist.”

How and When to Seek Help The first step in your mental health journey is to understand what’s holding you back – why are you reluctant to seek help? Are you afraid of how you will be seen? Worried about being put on medication or how it will affect you? Are you concerned about the treatment or the expense?

Once you figure out what is making you wary, you can move forward.

According to Turner, there are a few questions you can ask yourself when deciding if mental health services are right for you: • Are you experiencing difficulties or concerns that disrupt your daily life?

• Do you feel more sad than usual?

• Are you feeling overwhelmed with life?

• Do you have problems focusing at school or work?

• Do you get so emotional that you want to hurt yourself or others?

• Are you experiencing frequent worries or anxiety?

“If you answer ‘yes’ to any of those questions, psychotherapy may be helpful,” said Turner.

Delozier sums it up this way, “If it’s causing you a problem, then it’s a problem.” He encouraged people to listen to feedback from peers, family and friends.

And if it’s a problem, Delozier recommends talking to your primary care physician. “More and more primary care doctors are being trained to talk to us about mental healthcare,” he said. “Be upfront with your doctor – tell him how you’ve been feeling, the troubles you’ve been having. Do your best to explain what’s going on and how you are hurting.”

Often, the first step is the most difficult. Literally – that first step out the door to see a therapist is the most difficult. “Some clients feel better after calling to make their first appointment or even just after their first appointment,” Delozier said.

What to Expect It’s natural to feel nervous about seeking psychological help because it may be unknown to you. But a mental health appointment is very similar to a physical health appointment. You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire about yourself and your reasons for seeking treatment.

Next, a therapist will talk to you and, if appropriate, outline their ideas for treatment. None of this is binding and you are allowed to express your preferences and concerns.

Some people are concerned that they will be forced to take medication or even detained. The truth of the matter is, unless you’re speaking of doing something illegal or harmful, no one can detain you or force treatments on you.

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Most of us have the resources inside us, but need a sounding board – like a therapist – who doesn’t take sides, but just listens to us and helps us arrive at solutions. Therapy works. People get better. And medication with therapy produces better results than just medication alone.

- Robert Delozier, MS, LPC, clinical manager at St. John Medical Center Outpatient Behavioral Health “Most of us have the resources inside us, but need a sounding board – like a therapist – who doesn’t take sides, but just listens to us and helps us arrive at solutions,” explained Delozier. “Therapy works. People get better.

And medication with therapy produces better results than just medication alone.”

There is a lot of research showing that psychotherapy helps people suffering from anxiety and depression, as well as a whole host of other psychological and emotional issues ranging from work problems to marriage disputes.

“Often therapy is about working through a bump in the road and moving on through the challenges of life,” said Delozier.

Not Ready for Therapy?

However, you don’t necessarily have to head straight to your doctor or mental health provider if you aren’t ready to take that step. There are a number of anonymous help lines with trained counselors who can put you in touch with the organizations that you need.

Another option is to talk out your fears and concerns with a sympathetic friend – someone you know who is aware of issues like this or who will be empathetic. Their perspective may help you see things differently. Not only can it be freeing to talk to a trusted friend, it may give you the courage you need to move forward.

You can also consider finding a support group. Support groups are less intimidating because participation is voluntary, you don’t have to participate right away, the focus isn’t on you and you can leave at any point during the meeting.

Journaling can be very valuable as well, because, when you’re having a good day, you may forget you’ve ever had a bad one. Keeping a journal not only tracks your moods to help you understand what’s going on, but it is a great tool to give your mental health provider so he or she can see what you’ve been going through.

Your Mental Health is Important Being healthy and happy is something for which we all strive. Whereas it is easy to believe asking for help will undermine our independence, the reverse is actually true.

by Karen Szabo www.LIFEseniorservices.org

LIFE’s Legacy Awards to Celebrate Area Seniors Nominations Now Open National Older Americans Month is just around the corner, and this year, LIFE Senior Services and the Vintage Newsmagazine are taking the celebration up a notch! The inaugural LIFE’s Legacy Awards and the Vintage Newsmagazine will celebrate area seniors and family caregivers who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving our community and the lives of older adults through the following award categories: • LIFE’s Legacy in Leadership Award celebrates a visionary leader (age 55+) who lives purposefully and exhibits integrity and collaboration while doing extraordinary work to strengthen our community for a brighter and more prosperous future. Exemplary leadership may be accomplished through any of the following means: (a) active and expansive committee participation; (b) official leadership role within a professional organization; (c) official leadership role within a civic or community organization, e.g., non-profit, senior center, religious institution, school board.

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LIFE’s Legacy of Volunteerism Award celebrates an individual senior (55+) who has made a significant impact in their local community by devoting their time and talents through volunteerism and/or mentorship. This may be accomplished through any of the following means: (a) independent volunteerism; (b) volunteerism through an organization; (c) a formal advisory position; (d) a formal mentoring program; (e) an informal relationship with a mentee or group of mentees.

LIFE’s Legacy in Family Caregiving Award celebrates an individual who has cared for a senior-aged loved one with extraordinary compassion and commitment to dignity and support as well as continued dedication to their own well-being.

LIFE’s Legacy of Inspiration Award celebrates an individual senior (55+) whose life, actions, accomplishments and attitude inspire others to live each day more intently and to cultivate their own positive habits. This senior should embody core values such as respect, responsibility, kindness, compassion, selflessness, acceptance, perseverance and positivity.

LIFE’s Legacy Award recipients will be recognized in the May 2014 issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine and at an awards reception.

Nominations for LIFE’s Legacy Awards are now being accepted. For more information and to nominate an area senior for a LIFE’s Legacy Award using the online form, please visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org.

Typed nominations also may be submitted by mail and should include the following: (a) name, phone number and email address of the nominator; (b) name and phone number of the nominee; (c) the award being nominated for; and (d) a personal essay explaining why you think the nominee exemplifies the criteria outlined above, 500 word limit. To submit a nomination by mail: Kaylee Campbell, LIFE Senior Services, 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135.

All nominations must be received by March 16, 2014 to be considered for selection. Mailed entries must be postmarked by this date to be considered for selection. Nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee using a pre-determined selection criterion. Award recipients will be formally announced in the May 2014 issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine and invited to attend the Awards’ reception for public recognition, award presentation and celebration.

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Play Games to Boost Brainpower Remember those games you used to play as a kid that helped you learn?

Chances are, you had so much fun playing them that you didn’t realize you were learning.

As an older adult, you can still use games to boost your brainpower. You may not be trying to build your vocabulary or build up math skills anymore, but you still use games to keep your memory sharp, improve your ability to concentrate, flex your brain muscles, and keep your mind agile and healthy. The best part: they’re fun!

Flex Your Mind’s Muscles with Different Games When it comes to boosting your brainpower with games, there isn’t any one type that’s the best to try. There are great board games, puzzles, riddles and even video games that can help you get that brainpower flowing and sharpen things like math and word skills and help boost logical thinking.

The important thing is to play something that you find fun and challenging.

Exercising your brain is as important for your health as exercising your body, and it may keep your brain sharp and protect you from memory problems later in life.

Play Number Puzzles Like Soduko Number puzzles can give you a great mental workout. Games like Soduko get you to use skills like problem solving, memory and strategy. Doctors think that challenging yourself mentally — for example, by learning how to play Soduko or pushing yourself to get better at increasingly harder levels of Soduko — can be good for your brain because it activates parts of the brain that aren’t normally used in everyday activity. Number games are available in print form as well as on mobile devices and computers, and even video game consoles.

Do Crossword Puzzles or Play Word Games Whether you play a traditional board game like Scrabble or Boggle, do a crossword puzzle in your local newspaper, or play an online word game, games that have you play with letters and words and ideas can improve memory, concentration and problem-solving.

Play Videogames Yes, you read that right. You can play videogames to boost your brainpower.

Despite videogames getting a bad rap for being bad for you, some videogames may actually be good for your brain. Games that require you to concentrate, remember and think up strategy can help sharpen mental skills.

Play Physical Games to Boost Brainpower Playing some fun games, both online and offline, can be good for your brain function. When you move your body, your brain can benefit, too. Aerobic exercise, like walking or running, can improve memory and help your brain focus better and boost other mental abilities like multitasking and problem solving.

Before starting a new exercise regimen, be sure to consult your doctor.

Source: www.Humana.com

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Their program is based on research in the field of neuroplasticity, which studies the evolution of neural pathways and synapses. Their goal is to enhance human cognition in five categories: memory, attention, speed, flexibility and problem solving. Cost: Free, but there are options for an extended version of the service that cost $14.95 per month for a web-broswer version, or $80 a year for the iPhone and iPad apps.

Fit Brains Trainer

It is a scientifically-designed brain fitness program developed by Dr. Paul Nussbaum, one of the top clinical neuropsychologists in the U.S. The app offers games, personalized training sessions and visual tools to help keep your brain sharp and improve performance. Cost: Free.

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Finding Purpose in your

Studies have repeatedly found that citizens of several Asian countries have an incredibly long life expectancy. Japan is one of them. However, one particular region boasts a coveted treasure. Despite being one of the poorest areas in Japan, Okinawa is home to some of the healthiest people – they have the longest health expectancy AND the longest life expectancy.

Basically, Okinawans are not only living the longest, but they are also living free of disease and disability.

Scientists have studied Okinawans for decades and they have discovered many reasons why the Okinawan culture experiences such longevity.

Their healthy diet and consistent physical activity are two such reasons.

However, it is a less tangible reason that is so captivating. Okinawans are known for their strong sense of purpose. They pursue and value their ikigai, which roughly translates to “reason for being.”

Whether it is attending to their daily chores or spending time with their grandchildren, Okinawans believe that each person has an ikigai. They believe having a sense of purpose is essential for health and happiness.

Finding and maintaining purpose in our own culture can definitely be a challenge, especially for older adults.

There is a strong association between identity and career, and a veneration of youth.

An Overview What constitutes a purpose? Purpose is directly influenced by your values and beliefs. It is deeply personal and can take various forms. When we hear the word ‘purpose,’ we often think a purpose must be grand and have a universal impact. That is not true. It’s important to let go of preconceived ideas about what it should be.

“Your purpose doesn’t at all have to be something BIG. The value of your impact on others and on the world has nothing to do with its scale. Your purpose might indeed be something grand and complicated, or it may be as simple as dispensing love and kindness wherever you go,” said Biali.

In the past, your purpose might very well have been career-driven. But, that might no longer be an option due to retirement. However, experts insist that your job should not be your only Pick something that seems fun or useful sole purpose at any age.

and start working on it. Choosing something and moving forward is more important than choosing the right thing. You can always practice something else later if this doesn’t work out. Too often, we wait until we find the ‘right thing,’ which means we end up finding nothing.

- James Clear

“In our society in particular, many mistakenly believe that fresh starts, success, and exciting, passionate purpose are only for the young (the young being anyone who is younger than us),” said Dr. Susan Biali in an article for Psychology Today.

Whether it is an empty nest, upcoming retirement, second career, moving, or experiencing loss, the golden years provide ample opportunity to reassess, reprioritize and repurpose.

Having a purpose, or better yet, needing a purpose, transcends age.

“Having a purpose and a positive outlook helps us to pursue our goals.

This can give us the motivation needed to accomplish the smaller goals of everyday living so we can continue working on our legacy for the future,” said

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“Now, we may wonder what our purpose is now that we’ve retired and our kids have grown. What keeps us going?” said Salach.

Getting Started While the benefits may be evident, the process is daunting at any age. For starters, a purpose doesn’t simply ‘pop up.’ It is a process. But now, work and family pressures have abated, which provide a more relaxed setting to explore what matters to you.

“A purpose often unfolds. Try to enjoy the journey and reflect as you go along. Remember that each person’s purpose serves the world in different ways,” said Biali.

Besides time, seniors also have some advantages that younger people don’t. With added wisdom and life experience, seniors generally have more patience when building something important into their lives and are less afraid to make mistakes.

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What do you love to do, that you would do even if you don’t get paid for it?

What do other people say you’re really good at?

What is the one thing you want to experience, or do, or accomplish, before you die, so that on your last day on Earth you feel satisfied and have no regrets in that area?

Another idea for a starting point is your former line of work. Were there aspects you loved, but the daily demands of the job limited your ability to explore them?

You certainly have some strengths and talents to help you find what you enjoy and let that guide your purpose. Friends and family can often offer insights into your talents or even make suggestions of possible avenues to pursue.

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“We may not be able to physically do the things we used to, but can we do something we love in a modified way?” said Salach. If you loved to garden, for example, but cannot maintain a full garden like you used to, try container gardening or planting a spice garden in your kitchen window.

It Takes Practice James Clear, author of Transform Your Habits, believes that purpose is the result of practice. “It took me 17 years to become any good at baseball, but by the end I loved it with everything I had,” he said. He went on to be named to the ESPN Academic All-American baseball team his senior year in college.

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“In my experience,” he said. “The idea you can ‘find your purpose’ simply by sitting around thinking about it is a myth.”

Clear’s own purpose has evolved many times since playing baseball.

One of his current passions is writing a blog that combines wit and behavioral science to help readers alter habits and improve their health.

“Imagine having something important that pulls you out of bed each morning. Imagine focusing your energy on something that is important to you and that fulfills you. Most people think they need a better plan or more resources or more experience or better advice, but really what they need is to commit to a schedule and practice. Passion, purpose and mastery aren’t the result of inconsistent effort.

“Pick something that seems fun or useful and start working on it.

Choosing something and moving forward is more important than choosing the right thing. You can always practice something else later if this doesn’t work out. Too often, we wait until we find the ‘right thing,’ which means we end up finding nothing. Purpose comes with practice,” he wrote for an article in Lifehacker.

No Time Like the Present Your golden years offer an optimal time to decide what values will guide you through this new phase of life. Taking the time now to become self-aware is important to your happiness and well-being.

“Doing something we love does not necessarily have to be big or expensive. It could be as simple as being present in the here and now.

Enjoying things that are right in front of us: a sunset, a good meal, music, a conversation and playing with our grandchildren…enjoy the gift of today, the present” said Salach.

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Caregivers have several things in common: love for the person for whom they care, a desire to do the best job they can and the pursuit of timesaving methods that will increase their efficiency.

The 21st century has brought some amazing breakthroughs in technology. We can connect and communicate with almost anyone, anywhere with tiny hand-held devices and information exists in a “cloud.”

Family caregivers can use technology to increase the safety of their loved one and their peace of mind.

In 2011, United Healthcare funded a study called e-Connected Family Caregiver: Bringing Caregiving into the 21st Century. This study outlined some of the barriers and benefits of technology and caregiving.

Overwhelmingly, the biggest barrier was perceived expense. Some of the other concerns were privacy issues, resistance by the person receiving care and that the technology would take more time to learn than would be saved. These barriers are falling; prices are dropping and ease of use is increasing quickly. Outlined below are some of the more common technologies available to help families.

From the Original to GPS Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) is one of the first technologies embraced. The easy-to-use device is worn by the individual who can press a button to notify a monitoring company if there is a fall or a concern. It is prevalent in individuals’ homes as well retirement communities.

There are other types of technology that monitor loved ones and alert caregivers. Devices that have global positioning system (GPS) can be checked at intervals by a caregiver or automatically alert a caregiver if someone wonders out of a designated area. Some of the devices even look like a watch or pendant. They are priced from around $20 to several thousand. There are also pressure/moisture sensitive mats that alert a caregiver to changes in sleeping environments and night time wandering.

Monitoring technology can also include cameras, motion sensors and medication reminders. Using any monitoring system or GPS device comes with ethical considerations. Make sure you discuss any possible purchase with your loved one.

Get Your Head in the Cloud What is cloud computing and how does it work (and why should we care)? The “cloud” uses wireless internet and cellular data to transfer and store information. The information is stored on traditional storage devices and protected by the storage company. Cloud-based information storage and record keeping is relatively new, but it is available in Tulsa, Okla. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Talk to your loved one’s doctors about how this technology can be used.

Cloud-based information is works for caregivers because: • Cloud compatible blood pressure cuffs, scales, blood glucose monitors, cardiac monitors and more are available for home use and can send information directly to doctors, dietitians and you. The information that is transmitted by the cloud can help decrease visits to the doctor, stress associated with inaccurate or incomplete health information and aid in decision making.

• Cloud-based medical records can be accessed, with permission, by multiple doctors. This can decrease errors in care, time spent filling out forms and medical history, prescription incompatibility and overall stress caused by these issues.

• Care-coordination can be enhanced by cloud-based calendars such as Google Calendar, Caringbridge.org and iCloud.com all offer calendars that can be viewed by family and friends to coordinate care schedules, medication, errands and doctor visits. Care-coordination calendars reduce time spent organizing help and increases efficiency.

There is an App for That For caregivers with smart phones, information about your loved one is literally at your fingertips. There are apps available for the monitoring products mentioned above as well as the cloud-based information.

You can know with a beep of your phone that mom or dad has stepped outside, taken their meds, and what their blood glucose is. There are other apps, too. Medical day planners help store medical information, doctor information and records. There are apps that record caregiver’s tasks and emotions for a daily record of what was done and the stress incurred – helping to reduce burnout. Other apps help record symptoms and behavior information of the care recipients. The cost of the apps range from free to around $5. Caregivers comfortable with a smart phone might find the help they need in the palm of their hand.

According to the e-Connected study, the top expected benefits of using technology are time savings, making caregiving logistically easier and increased feeling of effectiveness. All the tech in the world is not a replacement for the intuitive love and eye of a caregiver. Try augmenting your caregiving with technology to see what it can do for you.

by Mickey Hinds, Working Caregiver Program Coordinator at LIFE Senior Services

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Timely Treatment

After a Stroke is Essential This may come as a surprise, but on average, strokes kill twice as many women a year than breast cancer does. It is the fourth leading cause of death overall in both men and women. In accordance with these two facts, St. John Heyman Stroke Center is urgently trying to change and inform the way the community views strokes.

The reason for such urgency is this: strokes behave differently than long term diseases such as cancer or dementia. Time plays a very immediate, critical role. If you realize you are having a stroke and call 911 right away, devastating consequences may be prevented.

The first step in stroke prevention is having a strong, clear understanding of the condition itself. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked, depriving it of oxygen. Deprivation lasting more than a few moments can cause brain damage and result in permanent disability or death.

By The Numbers FORTY SECONDS On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds.

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Strokes kill more than 137,000 people a year.

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It’s the No. 4 cause of death.

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About 40 percent of stroke deaths occur in males, and 60 percent in females.

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According to Justin P. Thankachan, MD, co-vice director of the Heyman Stroke Center, however, the definition of stroke is much more urgent than that. “A stroke is a brain attack,” he stated. “You cannot treat a stroke; all you can do is deal with the consequences. That is why it is so important to get to the hospital as soon as you possibly can.”

Because time plays such a crucial role, Thankachan explained that there is a phrase at the Stroke Center known as Time is brain.

“Time is brain means that every second is critical during a stroke. The brain loses 1.9 million brain cells per minute, which is 32,000 per second.

If you think you might be having a stroke, get to the hospital immediately to prevent the erasing of irreplaceable data in areas like motion, speech and memory.”

There are two ways in which a stroke may be stopped upon reaching the hospital, but both have a limited time window. “If you are able to get to the hospital within the first three-to-four hours after the onset of a stroke,” he said, “then there is a clot-busting drug, tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). When tPA is administered, it will dissolve the clot and restore blood flow and oxygen to the brain.”

The second way that a stroke may be stopped is arriving at the hospital no longer than six-to-eight hours after it begins for mechanical thrombectomy. “Within this time frame,” he explained, “there are three to four devices that can manually go up and remove the clot through different processes known collectively as mechanical thrombectomy.

Arrive after the eight hour window, however, and the stroke will likely be untreatable and the damage irrevocable.” www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Both mechanical thrombectomy and the administering of tPA are used to treat Ischemic strokes, which make up more than 80 percent of all stroke cases. Ischemic stroke happens when there is an obstruction of free blood-flow to the brain, such as a blood clot. The blood clot that begins an Ischemic stroke will slowly deprive the brain of oxygen for over eight hours until maximum damage occurs, which is again why it is of utmost importance to get to the hospital as soon as possible.

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In order to identify a stroke while it’s happening, Thankachan stresses that a vital and proactive key in stroke prevention is to remember that the brain cannot feel pain.

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A stroke is a brain attack. You cannot treat a stroke; all you can do is deal with the consequences. That is why it is so important to get to the hospital as soon as you possibly can.

- Justin P. Thankachan, MD, co-vice director of the St. John Heyman Stroke Center

“Because the brain cannot feel pain, an individual may not realize a stroke is happening,” he said. “The brain is stunned and rapidly being injured, but this may seem only like mere dizziness to the individual.

He or she may dismiss it as something simple, like having been out in the sun too long.”

Thankachan strongly urges individuals to never be too careful if they should find themselves feeling “off ” in some way. This is especially important for older adults, because although a stroke can occur at any age, the chances of stroke increase considerably after age 55; an overwhelming 75 percent of strokes happen to individuals 65 and older.

If you think you or someone in your vicinity may be suffering from a stroke, there is an easy way for you to identify a stroke taking place.

F.A.S.T. is an acronym proposed by the National Stroke Association, and it stands for: Face Ask them to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

Arm Ask them to raise both arms. Does one arm droop down?

Speech Ask them to repeat a phrase.

Time Every second, brain cells die. Call 911 at the first sign of stroke.

The importance of time cannot be reiterated enough. Preventing a stroke is possible, and infinitely better than dealing with the consequences. High blood pressure is the number one cause of stroke, so eating many fruits and vegetables, staying active, avoiding excessive alcohol consumption and any sort of tobacco usage are all ways that you can potentially circumvent stroke altogether. But in the event that you think you might actually be having a stroke, DO NOT WAIT. Act immediately.

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Musical Mondays Announces 2014 Line-up AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE 13TH SEASON

LIFE Senior Services’ Musical Mondays concert series is a showcase of Tulsa talent designed especially for seniors. The five concert series will offer a variety of entertaining evenings featuring instrumental and vocal performances. The series highlights music from popular to soul and jazz to swing. The series is not to be missed!

Musical Mondays concerts are held at the Performing Arts Center at Cascia Hall. The convenient PAC parking is accessible at 2600 S. Utica Ave. Tickets go on sale Monday, March 3. The series cost is $35 per person and individual tickets are $8 per person. All shows begin at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

April 21: Janet Rutland

Sponsored by Senior Star Janet Rutland has been a mainstay in the local music and theater scene for over twenty years. Her roles in American Theatre Company’s productions include Honky Tonk Angels, My Way-A Tribute to Frank Sinatra, and Always…

Patsy Cline.

Greatest musical influence: Elvis.

Most requested song: “Crazy.”

August 18 Mike Bennett Orchestra featuring Sharon Moguin

May 19: Vintage Voices Chorus

Sponsored by Gold Medallion Vintage Voices Chorus, a choral group from LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster, will be performing their first full-out “concert” for Musical Mondays. The 25-member chorus is under the direction of Susan Swatek.

Describe your sound: Joyful, from unison to four parts Favorite song to perform: “Just a Single Voice”

June 23: Chris Middlebrook with Amy Cottingham

Sponsored by Gold Medallion Chris Middlebrook hails from Sheffield, England, where he grew up in a theatrical family. Chris has made appearances on Light Opera Oklahoma and the Tulsa Performing Art Center’s Brown Bag It concert series, as well as performing at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame.

Favorite song to perform: “Something’s Coming” from West Side Story Most requested song: Anything from Phantom of the Opera

July 21: Sandy and Chuck Gardner

Sponsored by CommunityCare The Gardner’s will share timeless selections from the Great American Song Book, as well as introducing the audience to some, perhaps not so well known, classic jazz pieces. Sandy Gardner is known for her vocal and bass guitar talents and in November 2013 Chuck Gardner, a pianist, composer and arranger, was inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame.

Musical Mondays

Ticket Order Form Tickets available M-F/9-4, or by mail at LIFE Senior Services, 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135 or by calling (918) 664-9000 ext 245

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Sponsored by Montereau Mike Bennett has been entertaining Tulsa audiences for more than 30 years and has performed nationally with the Glen Miller Orchestra, Patti Page, Roy Clark, Bob Wills Texas Playboys, and more. For Musical Mondays, Bennett will be performing with his orchestra and will share the stage with vocalist, Sharon Moguin.

Describe your sound: Classic swing and ballads If you could have dinner with any musician, who would it be?

Count Basie, because his band became famous where I grew up and he employed some of the best musicians from the swing era.

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|| Bob Wills’ Birthday Celebration with the Round-Up Boys Come celebrate the music that put Tulsa on the map, as Cain’s Ballroom throws a birthday bash for western swing music legend Bob Wills! Born into a family of fiddlers, Wills played fiddle and mandolin, performing at house dances, medicine shows and on the radio before making his 1935 debut on New Year’s night at Cain’s Ballroom.

The venue has since been known as “The Home of Bob Wills,” and while Cain’s has expanded its musical reach, that legend still lives on today.

Wills’ western swing brand will again fill the dancehall’s expanse, as the Round Up Boys (pictured), Tulsa’s premier Wills and the Texas Playboys tribute band, keep the party going with plenty of western swing music and dancing. The party will take place Saturday, March 1, at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St., Tulsa. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m.

Oklahoma Joes will be serving their full menu from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $20 to $32 and may be purchased by phone at (877) 435-9849, online at www.cainsballroom.com or in person at the Cain’s Ballroom Box Office during normal business hours. For more information, call (918) 584-2306.

Experience The World of Plants in the Woodward Park Conservatory

The World of Plants in the Woodward Park Conservatory lecture and tour, presented

by Woodward Park gardeners Reuben Evans and Chip Christian, will inform and entertain attendees with detailed information about the gardeners’ favorite conservatory plants. From plant families and nativity to bloom and growth habits as well as proper maintenance and care, the gardeners will shed light on the uniqueness of numerous plants. The event will begin with a lecture-style presentation at 6:30 p.m., March 12, in the first floor auditorium of the Tulsa Garden Center and will transition into a guided tour of the Woodward Park Conservatory. This tour is an excellent opportunity for photographers and nature enthusiasts to capture album-worthy blooms on film. Admission is $15 for non-members or $10 for Tulsa Garden Center members. For more information and to register, call (918) 746-5125 or visit www.tulsagardencenter.com.

Don’t Let Being Homebound Stifle Your Exploration Reading is an excellent way to explore both reality and fantasy without ever leaving home! In fact, reading has proven especially helpful for aging minds because it develops and helps maintain cognitive functions including memory, judgment, planning and problem-solving skills. Through Your Library Connection, a department of Tulsa City-County Libraries, Tulsa County residents who are physically unable to visit a Tulsa City-County Library location can overcome mobility limitations with the Books by Mail program. Books by Mail will deliver library materials to homebound residents through the U.S. Postal Service. Additionally, Your Library Connection offers a delivery service to numerous Tulsa area nursing, assisted living and retirement homes. There is no charge for these services. For more information and to apply for homebound service, call (918) 549-7480 or visit www.tulsalibrary.org/contact-us/homebound-application. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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From Mardi Gras to St. Patrick’s Day, March is for Dusting Off the Winter Blues

Mardi Gras will take over the Blue Dome District March 4, thanks to the Blue Dome Merchants Association. Bringing a particular brand of Southern fun to downtown Tulsa, the event will feature a Mardi Gras parade beginning at 7 p.m., from 100 S. Elgin Ave., and a block party beginning at 4 p.m., between First and Second Streets on S. Elgin Ave. For more information, visit www.bluedometulsa.com or www.mcnelliesgroup.com.

A little later in the month, you can get in on the fun as Tulsa’s streets and venues will go green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The St. Patrick’s Day Brady Block Party, at 200 N. Boston Ave., Tulsa, will start at noon, Saturday, March 15, and run into the wee hours of the night. For more information, call (916) 799-1313.

Then, visit the streets of the Blue Dome District as they come alive for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration street party, hosted

by Arnie’s Bar, James E. McNellie’s Public House and Woody’s Corner Bar. This festival will feature the Guinness Gig Rig and will take place at 100 S. Elgin Ave., in downtown Tulsa, beginning at 10 a.m. and run late into the night. For more information, visit www.mcnellies.com, www.arniesbar.com or www.woodyscornerbar.com. If Cherry Street is more your style, you might want to give the Kilkenny’s Irish Pub St. Patrick’s Day events a try. Kilkenny’s will have live music inside the pub on Saturday night, March 15, and the March 17 block party celebration will run from noon to midnight, at 1413 E. 15th St. For more information, visit https://tulsairishpub.com/.

Double Your Fun: Dual Ragtime Piano Concert In case you haven’t yet gotten your fill of nostalgia-inducing music this month, here’s another event to get your toes tapping and put a smile on your face. Ragtime for Tulsa, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa and Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust bring you Dual Ragtime Piano with Bryan Wright (pictured) and Dalton Ridenhour. The 2013 Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation’s Artists in Residence, Wright is classically trained and specializes in ragtime and early jazz piano styles. He has performed and lectured on ragtime, worldwide, and has two full-length solo CDs to his name. A child prodigy, Ridenhour first performed at the Scott Joplin Festival when he was nine and has since traveled the country as a featured ragtime performer. Settled in New York City, Ridenhour performs regularly with numerous jazz, indie rock and funk bands. A single performance, the Dual Ragtime Piano show will take place at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 25 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa. Admission costs $25 for adults. For tickets, call (918) 596-7111 or visit www.tulsapac.com.

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A-Vow Hospice is looking for volunteers who will open their heart to patients and families. Responsibilities vary based on volunteer availability and preferences. Volunteer opportunities include: companionship, caregiver relief, meal preparation, light house work, yard maintenance, writing cards, making phone calls, answering office phones and other administrative work. For more information, call (918) 259-0049.

Northeast Active Timers (NEATs) needs friendly volunteers interested in developing a friendship with a centenarian for the NEATs “Adopt a Centenarian” outreach program. Volunteers also are needed to assist in the NEATs office at 3119 S. Jamestown Ave., Tulsa. For more information, call (918) 743-1303 or visit www.neatstulsa.org.

Tulsa City-County Library’s Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service is looking for volunteer tutors to help adults improve their reading and writing skills. Volunteers are provided with nine hours of initial training before being matched with an adult student. Volunteers provide one-on-one tutoring for their student once or twice a week and are asked to commit to tutoring for one year. For more information, call (918) 549-7400 or visit TulsaLibrary.org/literacy.

Tulsa City-County Library has volunteer opportunities available.

From shelving books at your local library to instructing an internet training session, volunteering at the library strengthens the community.

Volunteering is as flexible as your schedule. If you are patient and dependable, have a sense of humor, strong attention to detail and a genuine desire to help the community through volunteer service; if you love libraries, reading, books and learning plus enjoy meeting a wide variety of new people, and communicate effectively with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds … then check out volunteer opportunities at a library near you! To sign up as a volunteer, call (918) 549-7408 or visit http://www.tulsalibrary.org/support/volunteer.

Tulsa County Courthouse and RSVP are looking for volunteers to serve as courthouse information guides, providing courthouse information to the public and allowing Tulsa County Sheriff (TCSO) Deputies to focus on courthouse safety and security. Courthouse information guides help ensure dockets start on time and relieve tension and stress. Volunteers serve with a Deputy for one half day per week, Monday through Friday.

Shifts run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and noon-4:00 p.m. All training is provided and secure, convenient parking is provided. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656.

Ronald McDonald House is looking for in-house volunteers to help with daily operations and provide hospitality and a caring atmosphere for guests. Responsibilities may vary and include, but are not limited to, answering telephones, assisting with clerical duties, check-in/out, and house tours. Volunteers should be friendly, dependable and flexible with a desire to help those in need, who is a good listener and respects confidentiality. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656.

Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa needs a volunteer, Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to help with administrative duties including simultaneous phone and computer use. This position will be a huge help to the 1,000 recipients in our community. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656.

Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital (part of the Saint Francis Health System) is looking for volunteers to help at the Out Patient Clinic reception desk. Duties include greeting patients, giving directions and helping with fund raising by selling greeting cards and candy bars.

Computer skills are not necessary. Current openings are: Thursdays, noon to 4 p.m., Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon, and Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Additional openings are available at Laureate Institute of Brain Research (LIBR). For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656.

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Carroll and Yvonne Jackson In Memory of Irv McGuire Doris McGuire In Memory of Helen Meyer Edwin W. Meyer In Memory of James T. Murray Rich and Marilyn Thompson In Memory of Lynn Rausch Bowen Rex Bowen In Memory of Josephine Lopez Rigden Wilfred Vargas In Memory of Maxine Tuck James and Lea Tuck In Memory of Emory B. Webber Thermaple Webber In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Webber Kathryn L. Owens In Honor of In Honor of Wantha E. Hood Nick and Jan Hood In Honor of My Brother Fred Leer Birdie Clifton In Honor of Phillip Truman Smith Jo Ann B. Smith

About LIFE Senior Services

LIFE Senior Services is a recognized leader in aging services and an acknowledged voice on aging issues. Since 1973, LIFE has been on the forefront of programs and services for seniors, always growing and changing to meet the emerging needs of the aging population. LIFE Senior Services specializes in home and community-based services that promote healthy aging and aging-in-place for seniors, as well as services and support for family caregivers who play a critical role in helping their loved ones continue living at home.

LIFE Senior Services is proud to be a non-profit United Way organization. This year, LIFE will help more than 28,000 seniors and their families, as well as professionals who work in the aging services industry.

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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Gatherings Meetings

Winter Farmers’ Market March 1, 15, 29 • 8:30 – 11 a.m.

E. 41st St. and S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa www.cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com NEATs Mardi Gras Pancake Luncheon March 4 • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Yale Avenue Christian Church E. 36th St. and S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa $10 all you can eat • (918) 743-1303 Blue Dome District Mardi Gras Presented by Blue Dome Merchants Association March 4 • 4 p.m. • Parade at 7 p.m.

Blue Dome District 100 S. Elgin Ave. • Tulsa www.bluedometulsa.com Computers for Seniors Presented by Tulsa City-County Libraries Thursdays • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Free with library card • Class size limited March 6 • Hardware Boot Camp March 13 • Beginning Internet March 20 • Fun with Files March 27 • Email 101 Hardesty Regional Library 8316 E. 93rd St. • Tulsa Registration required • (918) 549-7552 Armchair Travels Experience the culture of Brazil’s Carnival March 10 • 1 p.m.

Town Village 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa Reservations Requested • (918) 493-1200 NEATs Monthly Gathering & Luncheon Presents “Is Your House in Order: Legally, Financially?”

Lunch: Traditional Irish Spud • $8 March 12 • 10:30 a.m.

Yale Avenue Christian Church E. 36th St. and S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 743-1303 The World of Plants in the Woodward Park Conservatory March 12 • 6:30 p.m. $10 for members, $15 for non-members Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 746-5125 www.tulsagardencenter.com Lecture by Mia Farrow Presented by Tulsa Town Hall March 14 • 10:30 a.m.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St. • Tulsa (918) 749-5965 • www.tulsatownhall.com Tickets available by season subscription

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St. Patrick’s Day Brady Block Party March 15 • Noon Brady District 200 N. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 799-1313 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration March 17 • 10 a.m.

Blue Dome District 100 S. Elgin Ave. • Tulsa Kilkenny’s Irish Pub St. Patrick’s Day Street Party March 17 • Noon Cherry Street, Kilkenny’s 1413 E. 15th St. • Tulsa https://tulsairishpub.com/ Speaker: Detective Roy Heim, retired Using Genealogical Clues, Unlocking Family Facts Presented by Tulsa Genealogical Society March 17 • 7 p.m.

Briar Village Shopping Center 9136 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 627-4224 www.tulsageneaology.org Tulsa Metro Retired Educators Association March 18 • 10 a.m.

Tulsa Education Service Center 3027 S. New Haven Ave. • Tulsa (918) 798-5075 Afternoon Movie: “The Lone Ranger” March 19 • 1:30 p.m. • Free NEATs conference room 3119 S. Jamestown Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 Popcorn provided Computer-EZE class Presented by Tulsa Genealogical Society March 22 • 10:10 a.m. • $10 Briar Village Shopping Center 9136 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Registration required • (918) 627-4224 www.tulsageneaology.org

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

Saturdays • Noon Western Sizzlin’ Steakhouse 6510 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 371-4367 or (918) 341-3375 Drawing on Memories Presented by Alzheimer’s Association Second Tuesday • 10 a.m. • Free Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. • Tulsa Reservations 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 Free • (918) 392-5017 Reservations required Drawing on Memories Presented by Alzheimer’s Association Fourth Friday • 10 a.m. • Free WaterWorks Art Studio 1710 Charles Page Blvd. • Tulsa Reservations required • (918) 392-5017 Mental Aerobics Thursdays • 3 p.m.

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

Bridge Club Tuesdays • 1 – 4 p.m.

South County Recreation Center 13800 S. Peoria Ave. • Bixby (918) 746-3780 Bridge, Spades & Dominoes Mondays – Wednesdays 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Chandler Park Community Center 6500 W. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 591-6053 Bunko Third Monday • 6 – 9 p.m.

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

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

Free and open to public University Village Retirement Community 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3480 Ballroom Dancing Kings of Music Tuesdays • 7:30 – 9:45 p.m.

Moose Lodge 11106 E. 7th St. • Tulsa (918) 254-8167 Friday Night Dances Fridays • 8 – 11 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

Chef Hendrix and Tastes of Brazil March 26 • 2 p.m.

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

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

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

NARFE Chapter 278 Meeting First Tuesday • 5 p.m.

Herman and Kate Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 576-8657

Bridge Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave. • Bixby (918) 366-3346

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

NARFE Chapter 2184 Meeting First Wednesday •10:30 a.m.

Martin Regional Library 2601 S. Garnett Rd. • Tulsa

LaFortune Bridge Wednesdays • 1 – 4 p.m.

Buddy LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 496-6220

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

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

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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 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

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Tai Chi for Older Adults 12-week program • Mondays • 10 -11 a.m.

Sapulpa Library Annex 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa Free • (918) 224-9647 65+ Exercise Mondays • Wednesdays • Fridays 10:30 – 11 a.m. • $10 per 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 Reservations requested • (918) 591-6008 50+ Basketball Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.

O’Brien Park and Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 591-6008 50+ Eight Ball Monday – Friday • 10 a.m. – Noon O’Brien Park and Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 591-6008 Chair to Floor Yoga Wednesdays • 11:45 a.m. • $6 per class LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 260-9236 Pickleball at South County Recreation Center Mondays • 5 – 8 p.m.

Thursdays • Noon – 3 p.m. $3 per visit or $12 per month South County Recreation Center 13800 S. Peoria Ave. • Bixby (918) 746-3780 www.parks.tulsacounty.org

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Parkinson’s Exercise Class Mondays • Wednesdays • Fridays 1 – 1:45 p.m.

University Village Exercise Room 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3370 Zumba Gold with Ariane Betancourt Wednesdays • 6 p.m. • $5 per class Shakes Alive Wellness Lounge 5077 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 812-5691

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Ottawa-Peoria Cultural Center 114 S. Eight Tribes Trl. • Miami (918) 540-2535 Art Exhibit: Dwelling Spaces Paintings by Linda Stilley March 6 – 27 • Free Monday – Friday • 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Gallery 110 E. 2nd St. • Tulsa (918) 596-7111 • www.tulsapac.com Gospel Night Featuring vocalist/pianist Sharon Brasfield and family March 7 • 6 p.m. • Free University Village Stovall Theater 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3480 Flying Fez Wine Tasting Festival March 8 • 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. • $20 Bedouin Shriners Temple 201 S. 6th St. • Muskogee (918) 628-2761 John Southern in Concert March 21 • 2 p.m.

Town Village 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 493-1200 Dual Ragtime Piano: Bryan Wright and Dalton Ridenhour Presented by Ragtime for Tulsa March 25 • 7 p.m.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St. • Tulsa (918) 596-7111 • www.tulsapac.com The Drunkard and the Olio Saturdays • 7:15 p.m.

Tulsa Spotlight Theater 1381 Riverside Dr. • Tulsa Reservations required • (918) 587-5030 $13 (62+) • $15 (13+) • $10 children

Events & Seminars at LIFE Senior Services 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 • 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow Reservations requested • To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 428 Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative This program empowers people with diabetes, those concerned about developing diabetes and equips friends and families of diabetics with information and skills. Classes offer cooking demonstrations; provide samples of healthy dishes; and sends participants home with a packet of recipes.

Fridays, March 7 - 28 • 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. • $40 LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 428 Resources for Seniors Join Lilli Land, LIFE’s Independent Case Management Supervisor, to learn about services that assist older adults and their caregivers.

Thursday • March 13 • 6 – 7 p.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 428 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, March 18 • 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call Roy (918) 664-9000, ext. 250 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, March 25 • 1 – 2 p.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services • 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow Reservations requested • To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 428

SENIOR CENTERS LIFE’s Senior Centers are open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

They offer an excellent selection of social, creative, educational, and fitness and health activities to keep members physically active and socially engaged. Call today for a tour and discover all that LIFE has to offer!

Fitness: Mat Yoga and Seated Yoga with Cindy Henson, Chair or Standing Fitness with Juanita Hoeffer, Tai Chi with Elizabeth Williams, Tai Chi with Nancy Anderson, Zumba Gold with Kristi Rains, Strengthen & Tone, Indoor Walking, Women’s Basketball, Line Dancing, Social Dancing, Pickleball and Ping Pong Creative: East Side Band, Choral Group, Art Classes, Writing Classes Social: Luncheons, Brunch, Friday Breakfast, Bridge, Canasta, Various Games, Theme Parties and Day Trips Services: Massage Therapy, VNA Foot Care, Vision Screening, Defensive Driving and Computer Lab *For more information and a FREE monthly calendar of senior center events, please call the LIFE’s Senior Center of your choice or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org.

LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. (East of 15th St. and S. Harvard Ave.) Sunny Lile • (918) 744-6760

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

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Autumn Leaves residents enjoy artistic expression.

Puttin’ on the Dog Event Chairs Jim and Kristin Bender hosted a Patron Party in February to raise awareness about LIFE Senior Services and its annual fundraising gala. The night was made even more special by local chef Tuck Curren, who donated his culinary talents for the evening.

Resident James White and Barbara Hodges enjoying a pool table that was generously donated to Kenosha Landing. Mr. White kindly volunteered his time to give the pool table a new cover.

RSVP Tulsa volunteers Tom and LaVerne Branch help organize donated items for the MLK Day of Service Project benefitting the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless this year.

Sweethearts living at Rainbow Assisted Living Community in Bristow enjoyed the Valentine’s Day festivities. Pictured from left to right: Seba Whitehead and Jeri Murphy.

Saint Simeon’s Foundation hosted “A Moveable Feast” on February 9 at Polo Grill to raise funds for a new passenger van for residents of the senior community. (From left to right, top to bottom): Robert Merrifield, Saint Simeon’s Foundation Trustee and Proprietor/Chef, Polo Grill; Bishop Ed Konieczny, Chair of the Saint Simeon’s Home and Foundation Boards and Chef; George Dotson, Saint Simeon’s Foundation President; and Phyllis Dotson, Saint Simeon’s Foundation Trustee.

Town Village Dance Troupe’s grooves always add a new level of energy to gatherings and festivities.

Members are Margaret Holt, Betty Willhite, Louise Wise, Jackie Pawlowski, Margie Price and Brenda Moses.

Broadmoor Retirement Community resident, Marvin McKissick, gets a sweet Valentine kiss from his granddaughter.

Send Us Your Pictures

We Want To See Seniors Smiling & Active

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

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

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APPLIANCE SERVICE Best Appliance Service We repair washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, ice makers, heaters, and air conditioners. Spring A/C tune-up special!

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

“Expect the best!” (918) 693-5678 bestapplianceservice@cox.net AUTO REPAIR Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locally-owned and - operated with over 40 years of auto repair experience. We perform all types of vehicle repair, from computer and electrical problems to engine and transmission overhauls. ASE Certified mechanics. Open six days a week, with towing provided. Call Gary. (918) 832-7072 CARPET CLEANING ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning Senior and caregiver discounts. Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning. Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and re-stretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate. (918) 636-6303 COMPUTER SERVICES Computer and Electronic Assistance Are you stuck and need Help with your computer or any electronic device. Price and Son Computer and Technology Services, LLC will be glad to assist you in your home. Call James or Jared at (918) 236-6010 or email us at office@ pricestechhelp.com to schedule an appointment.

Computer Help At Reasonable Cost Retired computer tech will help with all your computer needs. Does your computer need to be moved or repaired or do you need help with setup or usage? Can also provide periodic maintenance and updates. Call Ed at (918) 629-1395.

DAYTIME CARE Daytime care for older loved ones LIFE’s Adult Day Services offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three 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…

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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.

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 Mowing, weed eating, edging, hedge trimming, garden tilling, gutter cleaning and lawn clean-up. Call Patrick Mills.

(918) 814-0973.

Kimble Davis Tree Company Family-owned and operated. Specializing in all aspects of tree care: restoration, pruning/thinning, removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming, firewood available. Serving Tulsa for 25 years.

References. Member BBB. Insured.

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

Ladybug Flower Bed Service The Bug That Treats Your Garden Like a Lady. Complete flower bed maintenance.

We assess and advise, plant, prune, mulch, hedge trim, weed and remove debris. We are the bug that is good for your garden!!! Call Pat to discuss your flower bed needs. (918) 200-5991.

Lawn Care & Handyman Services Lawn Care/Mowing starting at $35/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.

(918) 520-0333 A Smart Concepts Home Improvements Smart Concepts for Home Improvement has 20 years of experience repairing and improving homes. Steve can fix anything, from the front door to the back door, from the basement to the attic. Call anytime for a free estimate on drywall, plumbing, electrical, doors, windows, and decks.

Call Steve for repairs, remodels, paint jobs, etc. (918) 636-2376 Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 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, Continued

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windows, siding, sunrooms, kitchens and patio covers. Large or small jobs. 35 years experience. Call about our senior and veterans specials and discounts.

Insured. Top quality work with fair prices.

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

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

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

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

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

Free estimates. 23 years of experience.

Reliable, courteous, professional service.

Fully insured. (918) 378-2858 Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, remodeling, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs. Special needs: grab bars, ramps, hand rails, door alterations to accommodate wheelchairs, handicap fixtures. Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured. (918) 636-6849 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.

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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 Maintenance-Pro’s We specialize in the daily home repair needs for Seniors. We do electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and sheetrock repair. We also do product assembly, change light bulbs, fixtures, ceiling fans and air filters. No job is too small.

Free estimates and affordable rates. Call (918) 812-6465.

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 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.

INTERIOR DESIGN EXPRESS YOUR OWN STYLE with decorating help from a pro. Need help downsizing, planning or refreshing/ rearranging existing? I can assist you with selections of new furnishings, accessories, 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 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.

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

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.

Assist in Daily Needs Will aid and assist with daily activities, nutritional needs, light housekeeping and other reasonable duties to help the client.

Please call (918) 808-4801. References Available.

Bobbi and Bob’s Personal Assistance The Warshaw Group: errands, personal/medical appointments, shopping, personal business assistance, budget management, bill payment, liaison for clients with physicians, hospitals and healthcare insurance professionals, medical insurance paperwork, organizing services. Contact Bobbi Warshaw at (918) 747-3807 or Bob Warshaw at (918) 852-5301 website: www.errands-to-go. com, email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net.

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 Mail Stacking Up? Do you have trouble seeing to write checks? No family close by to help?

Confused about your income or expenses? I will pay your bills, setup deposits, correspond with insurers, accountants, bankers, doctors, brokers and creditors.

Organize information for your taxes.

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

FREE initial consultation. Senior Money Manager - Call Sherry (918) 625-2001 PERSONAL SAFETY EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems.

Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service. 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 Continued

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throughout Oklahoma with an office in Tulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your own home, where you are most comfortable. Call (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). www.halomedicalalarms.com PERSONAL SERVICES 20% off Senior Wednesdays 9am-6pm Backstage Hair Design feels you have earned the right to be pampered. We offer quality services of Cuts, Colors, Perms, Roller Sets, Shampoo Styles and much more. Discount applies to hair services only. We are located at (81st & Sheridan) 6703F East 81st Street, Tulsa, OK 74133. Please call for appointments. (918) 493-1468 Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Can’t get out? Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. A Mane Event hairstyling and tanning service for the entire family. 35 years experience. Senior specials for haircuts, perms, and color. In-shop special: Haircut $7 for first time customers in shop ONLY. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Yale at 937 S. Canton Ave. (918) 834-2686 Darlene’s Salon Services Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. Wet sets, blow drying, back combing, perms, colors, and cuts.

Manicures and pedicures available. This month’s special: haircut OR shampoo and set for $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.

Sherrysternad@gmail.com 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.

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.

Remodeled One-Story One Story, easy mobility, easy maintenance. 4/2.5/2, three living areas, formal dining. Remodeled throughout. Granite countertops. New stainless appliances include: refrigerator, gas stove, double ovens, microwave, dishwasher. Highquality flooring. Corner lot with small back yard. 3200 sq.ft. 2535 E. 69th St.,$265,000. Check for Open House.

Broker, Claudia (918) 813-1028.

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.

TRAVEL Affordable Motor Coach Tours 2014 APRIL 30-MAY 8: Washington D.C. 9 days $875. JULY: Elvis’s Graceland (Memphis)& Gambling (Tunica) 5 Days. SEPTEMBER: Grand Canyon & Hoover Dam 9 days. $835 DECEMBER: Christmas in Branson 3 days $305. $75 Deposit per trip. Junkets by Jill Travel (918) 407-9031. Junketsbyjill.com Travel Tours Travel by luxury motorcoach with TRAVEL TOURS and see the USA! Transportation, hotels, events and several meals are included. Upcoming 2014 tours include: Springtime in Washington DC, Holland MI Tulip Festival, Oasis in Mojave Desert & Grand Canyon Nat’l Park, and Victorian Cape May, NJ. Call for more info or to book your tour.

(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

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|| CLASSIFIEDS || My Driver Transportation Service Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post office, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to and from bed. Senior sitting. Also, small breed dog boarding. 20 years experience. CLEET certified and licensed.

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

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

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

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Whether you are a senior needing friendships, activities and personalized care or a family caregiver looking for respite and support, LIFE’s Adult Day Centers can make any day a great one.

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