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January 2, 2017 13th Annual “Out of Africa” - Alzheimer’s Awareness Event – February 17, 2017 Page 1 of 20
Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
January 1 thru
February 14
Medicare Advantage
Disenrollment Period
Those with a Medicare Advantage
Plan (HMO or PPO) can switch back
to Original Medicare. During this
period a Medicare Prescription
Drug Plan can be added.
Coverage will begin the 1st day of
the month after the plan receives
the enrollment.
Source:
Cindy Lofton, Medicare
Assistance Program
Coordinator at LIFE
Senior Services
www.cms.bbs.gov
The following changes cannot be
made during this period:
Switch from:
Original Medicare to a Medicare
Advantage Plan
Medicare Advantage Plan to
another
Medicare Prescription Plan to
another
January 1 thru
March 31
Medicare General
Enrollment Period
Part A – For those individuals who
are not eligible for premium free
Part A & did not purchase it when
eligible.
Part B – Those individuals who did
not sign up for it when eligible.
Coverage begins July 1. May be
subject to a late enrollment
penalty and higher premiums.
Source:
Cindy Lofton, Medicare
Assistance Program
Coordinator at LIFE
Senior Services
www.cms.bbs.gov
Part A & Part B
Persons who did not sign up when eligible
due to still working & covered by a group
health plan at work (husband or wife) will
be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period
once these individuals retire from their job
or their group health plan ends.
Normally they will not incur a late
enrollment penalty if enrollment occurs
during the Special Period.
Tulsa City/County TRIAD Calendar of Events – January 2017
TRIAD’s vision for preventing neglect, abuse, exploitation and fraud is to promote the financial, health and social wellbeing of seniors & disabled adults.
November 28, 2016 Revised Federal Nursing Home
Regulations - Phase One in Effect
http://theconsumervoice.org/issues /policy-information
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Mondays
Jan 2,9,16,23
& 30
Thursdays
Jan 5,12,19 & 26
Tai Chi for Arthritis for
Fall Prevention
4:00 pm –
5:00 pm
The Center for
Individuals with Physical
Challenges
815 S Utica Avenue
Tulsa, OK
Ability Resources
Free and open to the public
Contact Vickie Holler at (918) 794-4508
for information.
Thursdays
Jan 5,12,19 & 26
Saturdays
Jan 7,14,21 & 28
Rock Steady Boxing Tulsa
This non-contact, boxing-inspired
fitness routine is proving to
dramatically improve the ability
of people with Parkinson’s to live
independent lives.
10:00 am –
11:00 am
11:00 am –
12:00 am
Hurricane Training Center
9732 E. 55th Place
Tulsa, OK
Rock Steady Boxing Tulsa
For questions or interest in participation,
please contact Kinny Spotwood (918) 814-
7107. You must call to register for the
classes and free evaluation. It is
encouraged to discuss your participation in
RSB with your physician.
Mondays
Wednesdays
& Fridays
12:45 pm
University Village
8555 South Lewis
Avenue
Tulsa, OK
University Village Retirement
Community
Monthly Fee: Non-residents - $30.00 per
month
For information call: (918) 442-4600.
Mondays
Jan 2,9,16,23
& 30
Wednesdays
Jan 4,11,18 & 25
Tai Chi for Arthritis for
Fall Prevention
1:00 pm –
2:00 pm
Owasso Community
Center
301 S Cedar
Owasso, OK
Ability Resources
Free and open to the public
For information:
Contact Jean Patterson (918) 272-3903
Mondays January 2 & 16
1st & 3rd Mondays of each month
Oasis Tulsa
Caregiver Support Group
1:00 pm –
2:30 pm
Oasis Adult Day Services
Park Place Building,
Ste.400
Large Conference Room
5525 E. 51st Street
Tulsa, OK
Oasis Adult Day Services
For information call:
(918) 749-6969
Light lunch & snacks will be provided.
Respite available.
Aqua Mobility
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
First & Third
Mondays
of each
Month
January 2 & 16
Pilates Overcoming
Parkinson’s
Instructor:
Anette McDougal
Provides exciting, fun, and paced
Pilates classes for those with
Parkin-son’s, their spouses and
care- givers. Attendees participate
at their own individual level.
3:00 pm
The Gardens
1165 Brenner Road
Sapulpa, OK
Phoenix Rehab & The Gardens of
Sapulpa
$5 per session per person
To register & information call The Gardens
at:
(918) 224-0660
or
Jennifer Johnson, Executive Director, APDA
at (918) 747-3747 for more details or to
sponsor.
Mondays
January
2,9,16,23
& 30
Tuesdays
January
3,10,17,24
& 31
Grief Journey Group
A general loss group open to
adults who have experienced the
death of a loved one. This Group
is also open to those who have
already completed a group who
wish to reconnect and continue
their grief journey with others.
6:30 pm –
7:30 pm
1:00 pm –
2:00 pm
The Tristesse Grief
Center
4646 S. Harvard
Suite 200
Tulsa, OK
The Tristesse Grief Center
Free event. Donations appreciated.
To register: (918) 587-1200
www.thegriefcenter.org
1st & 3rd Tuesdays
January 3 & 17
Caregivers, Coffee and
Conversation
10:00 am –
11:30 am
Christ United Methodist
Church
3515 S. Harvard Rm 134
Tulsa, OK
Morton Comprehensive Health
Services
For Information & to RSVP:
Martha Rains - Caregiver Program
Coordinator
(918) 295-6154
Services provided at the Low
Vision Center include: Safe &
Independent Living; Computer
Assisted Technology; Commun-
ity Outreach Programs; & Retail
Store.
Tulsa Low Vision Center
5986 S. Yale Avenue
Tulsa, OK
NewView OK – Tulsa
Through a collaboration with the Lesley L.
Walls Vision Center at NSU-Broken Arrow,
NewView Tulsa is able to offer low vision
rehabilitation services to all of northeastern
Oklahoma.
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Tuesdays
January 3,10,17,
24 & 31
X
“Looking For My
Silver Lining”
Moore’s Southlawn Grief
Support Group
Based on Dr. T David Willet’s
book, Silverlining”.
In-depth sessions provide a
sharing of four life principles that
explain painful experiences,
outlines the range of emotions and
encourages grieving on your
terms.
4:00 pm –
5:00 pm
Moore’s Southlawn
Chapel
9350 East 51st Street
Tulsa, OK
Prepare for life’s future
storms
Moore Funeral Homes & Fitzgerald
Funeral Service
Facilitated by Elaine Moore Jones
& Jeffrey Tutt
Free workshop. Supplies & materials
included.
Refreshments provided.
For information & to RSVP
(918) 663-2233
Wednesdays
Jan 4,11,18 & 25
Fridays
Jan 6,13,20 & 27
Tai Chi for Arthritis for
Fall Prevention
1:00 pm –
2:00 pm
YWCA East
8145 E 17th Street
Tulsa, OK
Ability Resources
Free and open to the public
Contact (918) 628-6030
for information.
Wednesdays
Jan 4,11,18 & 25
Veterans Aid and Attendance
Benefit Orientation Meeting
Conducted by Bill Wilson with
American Patriot.
4:00 pm
Town Village Tulsa
8222 S Yale Avenue
Tulsa, OK
Town Village
Tulsa Senior Living
Please RSVP: (918) 493-1200
Lunch is served afterwards for those
who would like to stay.
Wednesdays
Jan 4,11,18 & 25
Fridays
Jan 6,13,20 & 27
Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall
Prevention
11:00 am –
12:00 pm
Fellowship Lutheran
Church
6727 S Sheridan Road
Room 102
Tulsa, OK
Ability Resources
Free and open to the public
Contact Sharon Russ at (918) 492-3698
for information.
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Wednesdays
January 4,11,18
& 25
Parkinson Dance Classes
First classes will begin with
Ballroom Dancing. Other dance
routines will be taught as the
class progresses.
Instructors: Jeffrey & Debi
2:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Feel The Beat Dance
5970 E. 31st #P
Tulsa, OK 74135
(Located on the back side
of Mall 31 – west of 31st
and Sheridan.)
American Parkinson Disease
Association
RSVP to Jenny Johnson, Executive
Director, APDA Oklahoma at
(918) 747-3747
Cost: $5/person per class for individuals
with Parkinson’s and their families.
Wednesdays
Jan 4,11,18, & 25
Fridays
Jan 6,13,20 & 27
Watercolor Class: Beginner to
Advanced
9:00 am –
11:00 am
Broadmoor Retirement
Community
8205 E. 22nd Street
Tulsa, OK
Broadmoor Retirement Community
Free – all materials supplied
RSVP (918) 622-2151
Thursday
January 5
2 of 6 presentations
for staff in senior living communities
Professional Caregiver
Support Program
Dementia Simulation
“A Walk in Their Shoes”
This unique opportunity allows
caregivers a glimpse inside their
residents’ minds. What might it
feel like to be a person with the
disease and rely on caregivers.
2:30 pm
3:30 pm
Saint Simeon’s
Smith Conference Room
3701 Martin Luther King
Jr. Blvd
Tulsa, OK
Presented by
Alzheimer’s staff
Saint Simeon’s Senior Living
For information regarding this program
contact:
Cathy Sullins, Alzheimer’s Association
Tulsa
Funding for this program has been
graciously provided by
Parkinson’s Voice Project /
Power Up Programs
Speak Out Program - Therapy for
the voice for PD patients
LOUD Crowd-Group maintenance program
The Scholl Center
4415 South Harvard Ave.
Tulsa, OK
For information contact: Keith Khoo, PT
(918) 488-0990
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Thursday
January 5
Volunteer Opportunity
Pamper Your Grieving Heart is
a night where grieving hearts can
focus on self-care and we are
looking for volunteers to help
make this event special for all our
clients!
Volunteers are needed to work in
the meditation room, spa room,
the kitchen and as general event
hoppers helping in different areas
throughout the event.
5:00 pm –
8:00 pm
Different
shifts
available
The Tristesse Grief
Center
4646 S. Harvard
Suite 200
Tulsa, OK
The Tristesse Grief Center
For information:
(918) 587-1200
www.thegriefcenter.org
Sign up to volunteer here.
Friday
January 6
Tulsa Area Alzheimer’s Men’s
Support Group
1:30 pm
University Village
8555 S. Lewis Avenue
Tulsa, OK
University Village
To RSVP: (918) 663-9144
Saturday
January 7
Alzheimer’s Related Dementia
& General Caregivers
Support Group
11:00 am –
12:00 pm
Victory Christian Church
7700 S. Lewis Avenue
Room 234
Tulsa, OK
Victory Christian Church
To RSVP: (918) 510-6062
Tuesdays
January 10
&
January 24
Caregivers & Seniors
Laughter Yoga Club
Looking for improved physical and
mental health? Laughter Yoga is
an easy, fun, new and exciting
exercise for improved physical &
mental health.
1:00 pm –
2:00 pm
LaFortune Recreation
Center 5202 S. Hudson
Avenue
Tulsa, OK
LIFE Senior Services
Cost: Free. Reservations requested:
Call Mickey Hinds at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or
www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Tuesdays
Jan 10,17, 24 & 31
Feb 7 & 14
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
An educational program designed
to help family caregivers take care
of themselves while caring for a
relative or friend. This class will
benefit anyone helping a parent,
spouse, friend, someone who lives
at home, in a nursing home, or
across the country.
1:30 pm –
3:00 pm
Oklahoma Methodist
Manor
4130 E. 31st Street
Tulsa, OK
Crestwood Building,
Private Dining Room
This program was
developed by:
Legacy Caregiver Services Portland, OR
Oklahoma Methodist Manor
Cost: $30 - Includes workbook and class
materials
To Register: Call (918) 346-6654
Registration deadline: January 4th, 2017
These sessions will be led by Oklahoma
Methodist Manor certified PTC instructors,
Lori Johnson, LPN, SSB/AD, and Melanie
Fugatt, Director of Member Services.
Second
Tuesday
of each
Month
January 10
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Open to persons with a loved one
who has Alzheimer’s or dementia
issues. Complimentary refresh-
ments provided.
1:00 pm –
2:00 pm
Autumn Leaves of Tulsa
7807 S. Mingo Road
Tulsa, OK
Autumn Leaves of Tulsa
RSVP to Anthony Fleming at
(918) 249-1300 or
Second
Tuesday
of each
Month
January 10
Drawing on Memories
“Art Explorations”
A free program designed for
individuals with Early to Middle
stage Alzheimer’s and their care
partners, and will include a gallery
discussion of specific art pieces
followed by a hands-on,
interactive activity that includes
both individual and group
participation. A teaching artist
facilitates the sessions.
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Thomas Gilcrease
Museum
1400 North Gilcrease Rd
Tulsa, OK
Alzheimer’s Association Tulsa Chapter
&
Gilcrease Museum
For information & registration contact:
LaShondia Horn, Alzheimer’s Early
Stage Coordinator at:
(918) 392-5014 or [email protected]
Snacks & beverages provided.
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Second
Tuesday
of each
Month January 10
Digging Out Support Group
Family & friends desiring to
help a love one manage clutter
& disorganization.
11:30 am –
1:00 pm
Improving Lives
Counseling Center
6216 S Lewis Ste. 180
Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Community Hoarding Task Force
TRIAD * LIFE Senior Services *
MHAOK
Pre-Registration:
Patrice Lott - (918) 629-4828
Wednesday
January 11
NEATs Monthly Gathering
“Cons, Frauds and Scams”
Lori Fullbright, speaker
Gather at:
10:00 am
Program:
10:30 am
Incredible Pizza
8314 East 71st Street,
Tulsa, Ok
(71st & Memorial-SE
corner area)
Northeast Active Timers, Inc.
RESERVATIONS due by 12 noon January 9
Mail check to NEATs, 3119 South
Jamestown Ave., Tulsa, OK 74135
CONFIRM and PAY the $10 in advance
Second
Wednesday
of each
Month
January 11
Caregiver Support Group
Topic: “Coping with Lifestyle
Changes”
APDA has partnered with Forest
Hills Assisted Living to provide our
Broken Arrow Caregiver Support
Group. This is not specific to
Parkinson's Disease and is for
Caregivers to come and learn from
one another.
3:00 pm
Forest Hills Assisted
Living
4303 W Houston Street
Broken Arrow, OK
Forest Hills Assisted Living
Support Group Leader: Tammy Harvey
RSVP by calling:
(918) 250-1700 ext: 1019
Open to all Caregivers.
Second
Wednesday
of each
Month
January 11
Welcome Wednesday @
Clarehouse
Tour the facility and learn about
their loving home environment,
end-of-life care & access to
hospice.
11:30 am –
12:30 pm
Clarehouse
7617 South Mingo Road
Tulsa, OK
Complimentary Lunch
RSVP by the Monday prior to the
Wednesday you plan to attend to:
Stacy at (918) 893-6150 or
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Wednesdays
Jan 11,18 & 25
Feb 1,8 & 15
Diabetes Education and
Empowerment Program
(DEEP)
Created to provide with the tools
needed to better manage
diabetes.
This 6 week class is designed for
individuals who have been
diagnosed with diabetes, pre-
diabetes or who think they may
have it. We also encourage
caregivers to attend this class.
10:00 am
OHAI Training Center
2025 E. 71st Street
Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative
To register call Devon Murray, Education
Specialist at 888-616-8161 or email at
Registration is strongly encouraged
All participants will receive handouts on
the information that is covered in each
class.
Have fun learning in a small group through
games, activities and support
conversations.
Wednesday
January 11
Senior Seminar
Healthy Living
Learn about research in the areas
of diet and nutrition, exercise,
cognitive activity & social engage-
ment. Discover hands-on tools to
help you incorporate these into a
plan for healthy aging. Presented
by LaShondia Horn, Alzheimer’s
Association.
11:30 am –
2:30 pm
LaFortune Recreation
Center
5202 S. Hudson Avenue
Tulsa, OK
LIFE Senior Services
Cost: Free. Reservations requested:
Call Mickey Hinds at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or
www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Second
Wednesday
of each
Month
January 11
Caregiving, Coffee &
Conversation
9:30 am –
11:00 am
Morton Comprehensive
Health Services
Conference Room 3
1334 N. Lansing Avenue
Tulsa, OK
Morton Comprehensive Health
Services
For Information:
Martha Rains - Caregiver Program
Coordinator
(918) 295-6154
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Wednesday
January 11
Senior Seminar
LaFortune Brown Bag Series:
Healthy Living for Your Brain
& Body
Learn about research in the areas
of diet and nutrition, exercise,
cognitive activity and social
engagement. Discover hands-on
tools to help you incorporate these
into a plan for healthy aging.
Presented by the Alzheimer’s
Association.
11:30 am –
12:30 pm
LaFortune Recreation
Center 5202 S. Hudson
Avenue Tulsa, OK
LIFE Senior Services
Cost: Free. Reservations requested:
Call Mickey Hinds at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or
www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Second
Wednesday
of each
Month
January 11
Tulsa East Parkinson’s
Support Group
Featuring speakers and topics
focused on Parkinson’s
Disease. Family members are
encouraged to attend.
3:30 am –
5:00 pm
Martin Regional Library
2601 South Garnett
Tulsa OK
For more information:
Call Matt Morton at (918) 877-2704 or
Second
Wednesday
of each
Month
January 11
“CREATIVE LIVING SERIES”
ARTS PROGRAM INSPIRES
SENIORS
Participants will explore how
people interpret, think about and
respond to different types of
artwork through conversation &
hands-on art making.
1:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Philbrook Museum
2727 S. Rockford Road
Tulsa, OK
LIFE Senior Services
Philbrook Museum
Fee: $10 per person
For more information & to register:
Call (918) 749-7941 or
my.philbrook.org
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Wednesday
January 11
Senior Seminar
Basics of Medicare
If you are newly eligible or soon to
be eligible for Medicare, this
seminar is for you. Seminar will
cover the basics of Medicare and
what you need to know to make an
informed decision about your
coverage options.
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
LIFE Senior Services
Central
5950 E. 31st Street
Tulsa, OK
LIFE Senior Services
Cost: Free. Reservations requested:
Call Mickey Hinds at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or
www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Parkinson’s Support Groups
Visit the APDA website:
http://okparkinsons.com
Click on Calendar & Events
Bartlett-Carnegie Public
Library – Sapulpa: 4th Wed – (918) 248-8248
Broken Arrow Senior Center: 2nd Friday – (918) 258-7033
Owasso Community Center: 4th Thurs.- (918) 671-4467
American Parkinson Disease
Association
For more information:
Jenny Johnson, Executive Director,
APDA Oklahoma
(918) 747-3747
Second
Thursday
of each
Month
January 12
Tulsa Hearing Helpers
Support Group
Total Source for Hearing-loss
& Access
For individuals who have lost
hearing later in life.
10:00 am –
11:30 am
TSHA
8740 East 11th Street
Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Source for Hearing-loss and
Access
Cost: FREE
RSVP to: (918) 832-8742 or
Email Diana at [email protected]
www.tsha.cc
RSVP is the social connection and
volunteer service one-stop
location for seniors 55+.
Family Safety Center/RSVP Court
Watch Has Protective Order Court
Observer Positions available.
RSVP of Tulsa has
established partnerships
with over 180 local non-
profit and public agencies
within their three-county
region – Tulsa, Creek &
Wagoner.
Contact [email protected] or (918) 280-
8656 to schedule a personal appointment to
explore meaningful community service
opportunities.
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Thursday
January 12
“Overcoming Depression and
Anxiety”
Speaker: John Kerlin,
Angels Care Home Health
2:30 pm
Broadmoor Retirement
Community
Great Room
8205 E. 22nd Street
Tulsa, OK
Broadmoor Retirement Community
Event is Free
RSVP (918) 622-2151
Mondays
Wednesdays
& Fridays
OASIS Navigators Club
Peggy Marsh: Facilitator
Provides physical, mental,
emotional, social and spiritual
support to individuals with early
onset Alzheimer’s disease and
other related dementias.
10:00 am –
2:00 pm
Oasis - Tulsa
5525 E 51st Street
Tulsa, OK
Oasis Adult Day Services
First session is free of charge.
$45 per session afterward.
For registration & information call:
OASIS at (918) 749-6969 or
www.oasisads.org
Tuesday
January 17
Caregiver Seminar
Effective Communication
Strategies
You will learn effective commun-
ication strategies and how they
are applied when communicating
with someone who has dementia.
Presented by the Alzheimer’s
Association.
1:00 pm –
2:30 pm
LIFE Senior Services
3106 S. Juniper Avenue
Broken Arrow, OK
LIFE Senior Services
Cost: Free. Reservations requested:
Call Mickey Hinds at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or
www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Ask about free respite for this program.
Opened in
2015
The PACE Program
at LIFE
Program of All-Inclusive Care
for the Elderly
LIFE PACE Medical
Director
Dr. Thomas Costner
Goal: To keep the
elderly in their home.
Services: RN case managers, medical care, physical therapy, speech and occupational therapy, prescriptions, adult day health
services, transportation for appointments, nutritional consulting, medical equipment &
supplies, caregiver support, home health aides, meals, specialist visits and more.
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Third
Tuesday
of each
Month
January 17
Drawing on Memories
“Art Focus”.
Individuals with Early to Middle
stages of Alzheimer’s disease &
their caregivers engage the mind
and imagination through hands-on
art activities and looking at art.
Facilitated by a Philbrook artist.
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 South Rockford Rd
Tulsa, OK
Alzheimer’s Association Tulsa Chapter
& Philbrook Museum of Art
For information & registration contact:
LaShondia Horn, Alzheimer’s Early
Stage Coordinator at:
(918) 392-5014 or [email protected]
Third
Tuesday
of each
Month
January 17
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Coffee Chat Discuss issues with others for
encouragement and a close-knit
group atmosphere for those
struggling with many of the same
challenges.
Knowledgeable facilitators will be
available.
10:00 am –
11:00 am
Oxford Glen Memory
Care
Senquility Room
11113 E. 103rd St. North
Owasso, OK
Oxford Glen Memory Care
RSVP to (918) 376-4810
Coffee & Snacks will be provided.
Third
Wednesday
of each
Month
January 18
Caregivers, Coffee &
Conversation
1:00 pm –
2:30 pm
The Center for
Individuals with Physical
Challenges
815 S Utica Avenue
Tulsa, OK
Morton Comprehensive Health
Services
For Information & to RSVP:
Martha Rains - Caregiver Program
Coordinator
(918) 295-6154
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Date
Educational Events &
Programs
Time
Location
Sponsor &
Contact Information
Thursday & Friday
January 19 & 20
LAUGHTER YOGA CERTIFIED
LEADER TRAINING
This training offers a progressive
paradigm of fun, fitness and
emotional benefits to behavioral
health professionals, activity and
recreational professionals, long-
term care administrators and
LCSW for therapeutic activities.
8:00 am –
5:00 pm
&
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
LIFE Senior Services
3106 S. Juniper Ave
Broken Arrow, OK
Regular Rate is $295
LIFE Senior Services
The two-day training offers 12 hours of
CEs to LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LTC
administrators.
The early bird rate: $225 by Jan 8th
To register: Mickey Hinds at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or
www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Third
Thursday
of each Month
January 19
Bartlesville Parkinson’s
Support Group
5:00 pm –
6:30 pm
Elder Care
1223 Swan Drive
Bartlesville, OK
For more information:
Call (918) 877-2704
Thursday
TBA
Tulsa Community Hoarding
Task Force Meeting
Task Force members, Facilitators,
Co-Facilitators and any additional
interested parties.
2:00 pm
MHAOK Yale Apartments
4650 E. Admiral Place
Tulsa, OK
(Yale & Admiral)
Tulsa Community Hoarding Task Force
TRIAD * LIFE Senior Services *
MHAOK
Contact LIFE Senior Services Senior Line
for more information regarding the Task
Force and Buried In Treasure & Unburied
in Treasure Groups at:
(918) 664-9000
Third
Thursday
of each
Month
January 19
Tulsa South East
Parkinson’s Support Group
4:00 pm –
5:00 pm
The Scholl Center
4415 S Harvard Avenue
Suite 125
Tulsa, OK
Facilitator: Keith Khoo (918) 488-0990
For more information:
Call (918) 877-2704 or
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Tuesday
January 24
“Dining With Dignity”
Speaker: Megan Macaruso,
Encompass Home Health
3:30 pm
Broadmoor Retirement
Community
Great Room
8205 E. 22nd Street
Tulsa, OK
Broadmoor Retirement Community
Event: Free
RSVP (918) 622-2151
Tuesday
January 24
Caregiver Seminar
Caregiving 101
This workshop is for individuals
who are experienced caregivers as
well as new to caregiving.
Learn the vocabulary of the care
world, information & needed to
make good decisions.
3:00 pm –
4:30 pm
LIFE Senior Services
5950 E. 31st Street
Tulsa, OK
Ask about free respite for
this program.
LIFE Senior Services
Cost: Free. Reservations requested:
Call Mickey Hinds at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or
www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Tuesday
January 24
The Sandwich Generation:
Stuck in the Middle
Presented by Lisa Truett,
Executive Director and Brittni
Bullard, Sales Director
5:30 pm
Oxford Glen Memory
Care Owasso
11113 E 103rd St N
Owasso, OK
Oxford Glen Memory Care
RSVP to Brittni @ (918) 891-0969 or
Fourth
Tuesday
of each
Month
January 24
Saint Simeon’s Parkinson’s
Swim Group Complimentary swim for
individuals with Parkinson’s and
their loved ones. Guidelines will
be provided to insure each
attendee is able to participate.
3:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Saint Simeon’s
Wellness Center
3701 Martin Luther King
Jr. Blvd
Tulsa, OK
Saint Simeon’s & American Parkinson
Disease Association
RSVP by Jan 20 – (918) 794-1945 or
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Tuesday
January 24
Prairie House Grand Opening
The theme is a
“Speakeasy Casino Night”
3:30 pm –
7:00 pm
Prairie House
2450 North Stone
Ridge Drive
Broken Arrow, OK
Prairie House Assisted Living &
Memory Care
For information call:
(918) 910-7064
Wednesday
January 25
Caregivers
Know the 10 signs
Attend this training to learn the 10
Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
disease. Learn to separate myth
from reality and address
commonly-held fears about
Alzheimer’s in America. Hear from
people who have the disease and
find out how to recognize the signs
in yourself and others.
11:30 am -
1:00 pm
Whiteside Community
Center
4009 S Pittsburg Ave
Tulsa, OK
Alzheimer’s Association Tulsa Chapter
Admission is FREE but space is limited
RSVP to: (800) 272-3900
Light refreshments provided.
Wednesday
January 25
MCHS * Tulsa Police Department *
Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office
Tulsa City/County TRIAD
Monthly Meeting Faciliator: Laura Dempsey-Polan Focus: Emergency housing for
vulnerable adults and the
homeless.
2:30 pm
Morton Comprehensive
Health Services
Conference Room 3
1334 North Lansing
Avenue Tulsa, OK
Tulsa City/County TRIAD
RSVP to:
Brenda Haesloop – [email protected]
Visit us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TRIADTulsa
Fourth
Thursday
of each
Month
January 26
Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Support Group
Speaker:
Margaret Love, a member of the
OKDHS State Council on Aging in
OKC, the OK Silver Haired
Legislature & a former staff
member of the Alzheimer’s Assoc.
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
Saint Simeon’s
Smith Conference Room
3701 Martin Luther King
Jr. Blvd
Tulsa, OK
Dinner will be provided
Saint Simeon’s Senior Living
Co-facilitators: Brenda Haesloop &
Glenda Durland
Please RSVP by Jan 20 to (918) 794-1945
or
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Thursday
January 26
NAPW Tulsa Monthly Meeting
Speaker: Sherry Sims
Inspirational speaker
Sherry Sims is a breast cancer
survivor, cancer prevention
advocate, licensed minister and
published author.
11:30 am –
1:00 pm
Town Village
8222 S Yale Ave
Tulsa, OK
National Association of
Professional Women Tulsa
Please Bring $5.00 Cash to Cover
Room charge.
Lunch will be served.
January Registration
For Information:
Michele C. Scott, MPT, M.A.
Thursday
January 26
Psychiatric Effects of
Alzheimer's
Speaker: Dr. Jimmie McAdams,
Medical Director of Laureate
Senior Behavioral Health.
Discussion topics will include diag-
nosis, treatment and symptom
management along with Q&A.
11:30 am –
1:00 pm
Laureate
6655 S Yale Ave
Tulsa, OK
Alzheimer’s Association Tulsa Chapter
Admission is FREE but space is limited
RSVP to: (800) 272-3900
Light refreshments provided.
Thursday
January 26
Network Mixer
Time to be announced
Town Village Tulsa
8222 S Yale Avenue
Tulsa, OK
Town Village
Tulsa Senior Living
For information & to RSVP:
(918) 493-1200
Fourth
Thursday
of each
Month
January 26
Monthly Educational Meeting
Presentation by the
Scholl Hearing Center
A discussion regarding fall and
balance issues and how they
relate to your hearing.
6:30 pm
Forest Hills Assisted
Living
4303 W. Houston
Broken Arrow, OK
Forest Hills Assisted Living
Dinner is provided and the event is FREE!
RSVP required by Monday, January 23rd.
Call (918) 250-1700
to reserve your spot.
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Fourth Thursday of each
Month January 26
Owasso Parkinson’s Disease
Support Group
1:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Owasso Community
Center
301 S. Cedar Street
Owasso, OK
American Parkinson Disease
Association OK Chapter
For information & to register contact:
(918) 272-3903
Friday
January 27
Caregiver & Seniors Seminar
Driving and Dementia
Learn about driving assessments,
family and community support
options, and resources that will
help when and if driving cessation
is necessary.
Developed by the MIT AgeLab,
AARP and the Hartford Group.
10:00 am –
11:30 am
Tulsa Health Department
5635 N. Martin Luther
King Blvd.
Tulsa, OK
LIFE Senior Services
Cost: Free. Reservations requested:
Call Mickey Hinds at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or
www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Last
Tuesday
of each
Month
January 31
Lunch & Learn
Topic:
Speaker:Cathy Sullins,
Education, Alzheimer’s Assoc., will
share recent news on the
treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
and related disorders as well as
other caregiving updates.
12:00 pm –
1:00 pm
Oasis Adult Day Services
Park Place Building
Ste. 300
5525 E. 51st Street
Tulsa, OK
Respite available if
needed
Oasis Adult Day Services
Lunch Provided
Please RSVP to Courtney Hicks at
(918) 749-6969
Last
Tuesday
of each
Month
January 31
Caregivers
Caregiver Education Series:
Dementia Conversations
This program offers tips on how to
"break the ice" and have honest
and caring conversations with
family members about: deciding
when to stop driving; going to the
doctor; and making legal and
financial plans.
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Storey Oaks
7210 S. Yale Avenue
Tulsa, OK
Storey Oaks Memory Care of Tulsa
Free Event & Open to the Public.
Light dinner & drinks will be provided.
RSVP to (918) 591-2525
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Save the Date
February 1 –
April 13
Tuesdays,
Wednesdays
& Thursdays
LIFE’s Tax Assistance
Program
Free tax preparation assistance
through the Tax Counseling for the
Elderly (VITA/TCE) programs.
Trained IRS-certified volunteers
will be available to help seniors
age 60 and older making $54,000
or less annually with free basic
income tax preparation and
electronic filing.
9:00 am –
4:00 pm
LIFE Senior Services
Central
5950 E. 31st Street
Tulsa, OK
LIFE Senior Services
1) Option 1 - To schedule an appointment,
contact LIFE Senior Services at
(918) 664-9000 and ask to be connected
to the Tax Assistance Appointment
Reservation Line.
2) Online at: www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Click on Tax Assistance Program
“My Free Taxes”
Free Federal & State filing powered by H&R
Block. Household income must be $62,000
or less in 2016 to qualify for this online
option.
Save the Date
February 17
Thirteenth Annual
“Out of Africa”
African American Alzheimer’s
Awareness Event
To celebrate and honor Black History Month
“Healthy Brain Strategies”
An entertainment and education
event for the African American
Community regarding the
increased risk African American’s
have of developing Alzheimer’s
disease as well as lowering ones
chances of ever getting this
disease.
Refreshments & information
provided.
6:00 pm
Program
7:30 pm
Greenwood Cultural
Center 322 N Greenwood
Avenue
Tulsa, OK.
This year our special
guest will be Gospel
Recording Artist, Mona
Moore & Super Bowl
Champ & Pro Bowler Chris
Harris, Jr.
Alzheimer’s Diversity Outreach
Services
Sponsorship Levels:
Partnership opportunities are available.
Registration Deadline - 1/27/2017
For more information regarding
sponsorships please contact Beverly Baul,
Event Coordinator at
(918) 902-0845 or
Attendees: Tickets are $25.00 per
person or you may purchase a table of ten
for $250.00.
For more information or to purchase
tickets, please visit www.alzoutreach.org
or call (918) 902-0845.
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Save the Date
Thursdays
Feb 23
Mar 2,9,16,23
& 30
Diabetes Education and
Empowerment Program
(DEEP)
Created to provide with the tools
needed to better manage
diabetes.
This 6 week class is designed for
individuals who have been
diagnosed with diabetes, pre-
diabetes or who think they may
have it. We also encourage
caregivers to attend this class.
1:00 pm
Tulsa Health Department
Large Conference Room
5635 N. Martin Luther
King Blvd.
Tulsa, OK
(North Regional Health
and Wellness Center)
Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative
To register call Devon Murray, Education
Specialist at 888-616-8161 or email at
Registration is strongly encouraged
All participants will receive handouts on
the information that is covered in each
class.
Have fun learning in a small group through
games, activities and support
conversations.
Seniors Law Enforcement Agencies Senior Care Providers
Please submit calendar information to:
Brenda Haesloop – [email protected] by the 20th of the month