American Parkinson Disease Association
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American Parkinson Disease Association
Tulsa City/County TRIAD Calendar of Events – May 2016 TRIAD’s vision for preventing neglect, abuse, exploitation and fraud is to promote the financial, health and social wellbeing of seniors and disabled adults Educational Events & Programs Time Location Pilates Overcoming Parkinson’s 3:00 pm The Gardens 1165 Brenner Road Sapulpa, OK Date First & Third Mondays of each Month Instructor Anette McDougal provides exciting, fun, and paced Pilates classes for those with Parkinson’s, their spouses and caregivers. Attendees participate at their own individual level. May 2 & 16 Tai Chi for Better Balance Mondays & Wednesdays May 2,4,9,11,16,18, 23 25 & 30 A free class that will help improve balance and physical well-being to reduce the frequency of falls. 1:30 pm 2:30 pm First Baptist Church of Collinsville 1301 W Main Street Collinsville, OK Sponsor & Contact Information 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 more for details. Ability Resources INCOG Area Agency on Aging American Parkinson Disease Association Contact Jenny, APDA at (918) 747-3747 for information and to register. Open to the public Monday May 2 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. Oasis Tulsa Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Mondays May 2 & 16 1st & 3rd Monday of the month May 1, 2016 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Suite 200 Tulsa, OK 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Oasis Adult Day Services Park Place Building, Ste.400 5525 E. 51st Street Tulsa, OK The Tristesse Grief Center Fee event. Donations appreciated. To register: (918) 587-1200 www.thegriefcenter.org Oasis Adult Day Services For information call: (918) 749-6969 Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 1 of 16 Educational Events & Programs Time Location Unburied in Treasurers Workshop 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tulsa Fire Dept. - Station 20 9827 E 59th Street Tulsa, OK Date Tuesdays May 3,10,17,24 & 31 For individuals interested in addressing their own disorganization, clutter and/or hoarding. Weekly ongoing Tuesdays May 3,10,17,24 & 31 X “Looking For My Silver Lining” (West of 169 - East of Mingo) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Moore’s Southlawn Grief Support Group Based on Dr. T David Willet’s book, Silverlining”. Unburied in Treasurers Workshop Twice Monthly ongoing For individuals with previous experience in addressing their own disorganization, clutter and/or hoarding. Tulsa Community Hoarding Task Force Pre-Registration: Jo Ann Bly (918) 697-2482 or Sandye Taylor (918) 252-7650 Moore Funeral Homes & Fitzgerald Funeral Service Facilitated by Elaine Moore Jones & Jeffrey Tutt Free workshop. Supplies & materials included. Refreshments provided. 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. Wednesdays May 4 & 18 Moore’s Southlawn Chapel 9350 East 51st Street Tulsa, OK Sponsor & Contact Information Prepare for life’s future storms 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Herman & Kate Kaiser Library 5202 South Hudson Tulsa, OK For information & to RSVP (918) 663-2233 Tulsa Community Hoarding Task Force Pre-Registration & Meeting Schedule: Brenda Haesloop (918) 855-1502 or Debby Wair (918) 834-8148 For July 2016 Publication JOKES & FUNNY SHORT STORIES LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine is looking for jokes & funny stories to share with their readers. Short stories (originals preferred) should be no longer than 200 words. Typed stories may be mailed to: Editor LIFE Senior Services 5950 E. 31st Street Tulsa, OK 74135 LIFE Senior Services Submit your “funnies” online at: www.LIFEseniorservices.org/jokes Submitted jokes & stories will be featured in the July 2016 Vintage Newsmagazine. For questions: contact Erin Shackelford at: (918) 664-9000 May 1, 2016 Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 2 of 16 Date First Wednesday of each Month Educational Events & Programs Time Location Brookhaven Professional Seminar Series 11:15 am 1:00 pm Brookhaven Hospital 201 South Garnett Road Tulsa, OK Presented by: Karen Walker, LPC, LMFT, LADC May 4 Annex Building - South of the Hospital Topic: Mindfulness as the Antidote to Codependency May ,5,7,12,14,19 21, 26 & 28 Register online: www.brookhavenhospital.com/seminars or MJ Clausen at (918) 625-5188 or by email to [email protected] Cost: $20 includes a catered lunch. Check or cash accepted at the door. CEU credit – 1.5 hours. For students, the fee is discounted to $10.00 (please bring a valid student I.D.) How to Manage Your Prescription Costs A discussion on how Genscripts can do more than just dispense medications. They will also address how they are an affordable solution to ease the financial pain of high prescription costs. 6:30 pm Rock Steady Boxing 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Every Thursday & Saturday Brookhaven Hospital Seating is limited. Please make your reservation at least one week before the event date. Learn about codependency and its physical and emotional effects. Attendees will learn how to apply mindfulness practice as the antidote to codependent tendencies and how to communicate this to clients. Thursday May 5 Sponsor & Contact Information Certified Non-Contact Boxing Training for individuals with Parkinson's Disease Forest Hills Assisted Living Community 4304 West Houston Broken Arrow, OK Title Boxing Club of South Tulsa 8245 S. Harvard Avenue Tulsa, OK Forest Hills Assisted Living & Independent Living The event is FREE. RSVP by calling: (918) 250-1700 Title Boxing Club of South Tulsa For information please call: Jenny Johnson APDA at (918) 747-3747 or Joni Mars at (918) 779-7053 2:30 pm Mondays Wednesdays & Fridays Aqua Mobility 12:30 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. May 1, 2016 Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 3 of 16 Educational Events & Programs Date Time Safe Return Program Oklahoma Silver Alert Program Senior Alerts! First Thursday of each Month May 5 Call 911 in life-threatening emergencies. If a Silver Alert is appropriate, the nonemergency phone numbers are: Tulsa Police Department …………. Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office ……. Drawing on Memories Location (918) 596-9222 (918) 596-5600 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm A free program designed for individuals with Early stage Alzheimer’s and their care partners, and will include a gallery discussion of specific art pieces. This program is a 24-hour, nationwide emergency response for individuals with dementia who wander or have a medical emergency. This is a low cost program. Sapulpa Senior Citizens Center 515 E Dewey Avenue Sapulpa, OK Sponsor & Contact Information The MedicAlert Foundation & the Alzheimer’s Association have partnered to create this program. For information call: (888) 572-8566 or Visit www.medicalert.org/safereturn Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma & Sapulpa Senior Citizens Center Individuals from surrounding counties: Kiefer, Mounds & Kellyville are welcome to participate. For more information, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 272-3900 or www.alz.org/Oklahoma First Thursday of each Month May 5 Family Group Designed for adults and children who have experienced a significant loss. This group is an opportunity to play games, eat ice cream, and participate in activities that will strengthen the family connection. 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Suite 200 Tulsa, OK The Tristesse Grief Center This group is open to both Grief Center clients and the community at large. Cinco de Mayo Day! The Group is FREE but donations are appreciated. For information or to register: (918) 587-1200 or thegriefcenter.org Bartlett-Carnegie Sapulpa Public Library Broken Arrow Senior Center Green Tree Assisted Living – Sand Springs Owasso Community Center The Scholl Center – Tulsa American Parkinson Disease Association Afterward attendees are separated into age appropriate groups. . Parkinson’s Support Groups Visit the APDA website: http://okparkinsons.com Click on Support & Resources. Select Support Groups. Enter City. May 1, 2016 For more information: Jenny Johnson, Executive Director, APDA Oklahoma (918) 747-3747 Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 4 of 16 Second Monday of each Month Time Location Degrees of Geriatrics Consortium 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Hospice of Green Country 1120 S Boston Avenue Suite 200 Tulsa, OK Pathways to Health Healthy Aging Alliance Group For more information contact: John Woodworth at (918) 295-6152 [email protected] LIFE Senior Services 3106 S. Juniper Avenue Broken Arrow, OK LIFE Senior Services Please bring your lunch and a drink May 9 Mondays May 9 & 16 Driving and Dementia 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Learn about driving assessments, family and community support options, and resources that will help when and if driving cessation is necessary. Caregiver Seminar Tuesday May 10 8th Annual CMSA Educational Conference Registration: 6:45 am "Championship Case Management: Teaming Up to Win” 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Caregiver Grief: Before, During, and After (Emotional & Physical Loss) 11:30 am – 1:30 pm . Marriott Southern Hills 1902 E. 71st Street Tulsa, OK Alzheimer's Association Office Large Conference Room 2448 E 81st St, Suite 3000 Tulsa, OK Grief starts at diagnosis. It comes and goes throughout the progression of any chronic disease. Those who have lost or are losing someone near to them need to process their grief. Second Tuesday of each Month Caregiver Support Group A Lunch & Learn Presented by a Brookdale Social Worker Cost: FREE RSVP to: Mickey Hinds at (918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org Developed by the MIT AgeLab, AARP and the Hartford Group. Ask about free respite for this program Tuesday May 10 Sponsor & Contact Information Educational Events & Programs Date CMSA – Eastern Oklahoma Chapter For conference agenda & registration forms visit: www.cmsa-easternok.org Alzheimer’s Association OK Admission is free, but space is limited. RSVP to (800) 272-3900 11:30 am Brookdale Tulsa Midtown 5211 S. Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK Brookdale Tulsa Midtown For Information and to RSVP contact: Theresa Short, Program Manager (918) 743-2700 May 10 May 1, 2016 Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 5 of 16 Educational Events & Programs Date Second Tuesday of each Month May 10 Second Tuesday of each Month May 10 Location Drawing on Memories “Art Explorations” A free program designed for individuals with Early 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 Digging Out Support Group 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Improving Lives Counseling Center 6216 S Lewis Ste. 180 Tulsa, OK Tulsa Community Hoarding Task Force 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Autumn Leaves of Tulsa 7807 S. Mingo Road Tulsa, OK Autumn Leaves of Tulsa Guest Speaker: Deborah Tommey, LIFE Senior Services Open to anyone with a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. May 10 Tuesdays May 10 & 24 Laughter Yoga Club Caregiver & Senior Seminar Looking for improved physical and mental health? Laughter Yoga is an easy, fun, new and exciting exercise for improved physical & mental health. Second Wednesday of each Month Caregiver Support Group Open to all Caregivers. May 11 May 1, 2016 Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma & Gilcrease Museum For information & registration contact: LaShondia Horn, Alzheimer’s Early Stage Coordinator at: (918) 392-5014 or [email protected] Snacks & beverages provided. Family & friends desiring to help a love one manage clutter & disorganization. Alzheimer’s Support Group Second Tuesday of each Month Sponsor & Contact Information Time Pre-Registration: Patrice Lott - (918) 629-4828 RSVP to Anthony Fleming at (918) 249-1300 or [email protected] Complimentary refreshments provided. 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 3:00 pm Forest Hills Assisted Living Community 4304 West Houston Broken Arrow, OK Forest Hills Assisted Living & Independent Living American Parkinson’s Disease Association RSVP by calling: (918) 250-1700 Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 6 of 16 Date Educational Events & Programs Time Location Wednesday May 11 LaFortune Brown Bag Series: Tools and Resources for Low Vision 11:30 am – 12:30 pm LaFortune Recreation Center 5202 S. Hudson Avenue Tulsa, OK Caregiver & Senior Seminar Second Wednesday of each Month Sponsor & Contact Information LIFE Senior Services Cost: Free To register: Call Mickey Hinds at (918) 664-9000 ext. 224 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org Reservations are requested. Space is limited. 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 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Martin Regional Library 2601 S Garnett Road Tulsa, OK May 11 Wednesday May 11 Tulsa East Parkinson’s Support Group People with Parkinson Disease and family members are encouraged to attend. Complimentary Lunch RSVP by the Monday prior to the Wednesday you plan to attend to: Stacy at (918) 893-6150 or [email protected] For more information: Call (918) 877-2704 Speaker – Riley Kern, Attorney Topic: Senior Law: Estate Planning & More Wednesday May 11 The Basics of Medicare This seminar is designed especially for individuals who are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare. Senior Seminar Topics will cover the basics of Medicare & what you need to know to make an informed decision about your coverage options. May 1, 2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm LIFE Senior Services Central 5950 E. 31st Street Tulsa, OK LIFE Senior Services Cost: Free To register: Call (918) 664-9000 ext. 250 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org Reservations are requested. Space is limited. This seminar is intended for Medicare beneficiaries. It is 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. Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 7 of 16 Educational Events & Programs Date Creek County Caregiver’s Connection Support Group Second Thursday of each Month Time 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 12 Second Thursday of each Month Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group Total Source for Hearing-loss & Access May 12 For individuals who have lost hearing later in life. Second Thursday of each Month Caregiver Support Group 10:00 am – 11:30 am Getting To Know Duopa: Patient Partner Program Sapulpa First Presbyterian Church Library 410 East Lee Sapulpa, OK 6:30 pm 12:00 pm Speaker: Kathy Gillaspy RN,BSN, CCRC May 16 Spouse Loss Group Comfort, support and information for adults who have experienced the death of a Spouse/Partner. Oasis Adult Day Services Respite Care Available upon request by OASIS Sapulpa (Use “Chapel” door north entrance on Lee Street) To RSVP or for more information call: TSHA 8740 East 11th Street Tulsa, OK Tulsa Source for Hearing-loss and Access (918) 224-0410 Cost: FREE RSVP to: (918) 832-8742 or Email Diana at [email protected] Brookdale Broken Arrow Heritage Methodist Church 5300 E Kenosha Avenue Room 202 Broken Arrow, OK For more details & to RSVP: (918) 704-2058 Boston Avenue Methodist Church - Community Hall 1301 South Boston Avenue Tulsa OK Call (918) 877-2704 or email [email protected] to RSVP Lunch will be provided! Topic: Duopa as a New Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease Monday Sponsor & Contact Information www.tsha.cc May 12 Saturday May 14 Location 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Suite 200 Tulsa, OK The Tristesse Grief Center Fee: $60.00 if prepaid or $15.00 per session. First time participants required to attend a one-onone orientation appointment before joining group. For information or to register: (918) 587-1200 or thegriefcenter.org May 1, 2016 Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 8 of 16 Educational Events & Programs Date Living Longer Living Stronger Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) Mondays May 16 & 23 June 6,13,20 & 27 Time Location 10:00 am OHAI Caregiver Training Site 2417 East 53rd Street Tulsa, OK Self-Management Education This class is open to those affected by diabetes and their caregivers. Tulsa Jewish Retirement Campus 6 Week Program Instructors are provided by OHAI, a program of the Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Oklahoma. Third Tuesday of each Month Drawing on Memories “Art Focus”. Legal Tools for Advanced Planning Tuesday May 17 Senior & Caregiver Seminar 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group May 19 (this month only) Continuation of Teepa Snow Video Dinner will be provided May 1, 2016 For more information & to register contact: Devon Murray Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI) (888) 616-8161. Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 South Rockford Rd Tulsa, OK Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma & Philbrook Museum of Art For information & registration contact: LaShondia Horn, Alzheimer’s Early Stage Coordinator at: (918) 392-5014 or [email protected] 9:30 am – 11:30 am Catherine Welsh, JD, from Welsh & McGough will explain the planning tools that promote a person’s right to make decisions about their healthcare and personal assets. Learn about Advance Directives, Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trusts, Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders and avoiding Probate. Fourth Thursday of each Month Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative [email protected] Individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease & their caregivers engage the mind and imagination through handson art activities and looking at art. Facilitated by a Philbrook artist. May 17 Sponsor & Contact Information LIFE Senior Services Central 5950 E. 31st Street Tulsa, OK LIFE Senior Services Cost: Free, but reservations requested To register: Call Mickey Hinds at (918) 664-9000 ext. 224 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org Ask about free respite for this program. 6:00 pm 7:30 pm Saint Simeon’s Smith Conference Room 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tulsa, OK Saint Simeon’s Senior Living Co-facilitators: Brenda Haesloop & Lindsay Morris Please RSVP by May 13 to (918) 794-1945 or [email protected] Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 9 of 16 Educational Events & Programs Date Thursday May 19 Effective Communication Strategies Caregiver Seminar Thursday June - TBA Time 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Tulsa Community Hoarding Task Force Meeting Five Things Every Caregiver Should Know ...or What I Learned the Hard Way! LIFE Senior Services Central 5950 E. 31st Street Tulsa, OK May 19 Tulsa City/County TRIAD Monthly Meeting Faciliator: Laura Dempsey-Polan Focus: Emergency housing for vulnerable adults and the homeless. May 1, 2016 LIFE Senior Services Cost: Free, but reservations requested Ask about free respite for this program. 2:00 pm MHAOK Yale Apartments 4650 E. Admiral Place Tulsa, OK (Yale & Admiral) 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Asbury United Methodist Church - Room 2820 6767 S. Mingo Road Tulsa, OK Do you suffer from caregiver guilt? Do you demand perfection from yourself? Then you’re not alone! Come benefit from caregiver lessons learned the hard way: promises, pitfalls and profound experiences. Third Thursday of each Month Sponsor & Contact Information To register: Call Mickey Hinds at (918) 664-9000 ext. 224 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org Task Force members, Facilitators, Co-Facilitators and any additional interested parties. Thursday May 19 Location Tulsa Community Hoarding Task Force 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 Alzheimer’s Association OK Admission is free, but space is limited. RSVP to (800) 272-3900 Special note: Please bring your lunch 2:00 pm Morton Comprehensive Health Services Conference Room 3 1334 North Lansing Avenue Tulsa, OK MCHS Tulsa Police Department Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office Tulsa City/County TRIAD RSVP to: Brenda Haesloop – [email protected] Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRIADTulsa Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 10 of 16 Date Educational Events & Programs Time Location Friday May 20 Brookhaven Hospital’s Third Annual Ethics Seminar 8:30 am 12:00 pm Brookhaven Hospital 201 South Garnett Road Tulsa, OK Ethics: Boundaries of Respect, Honor & Trust Presented by: Tammie Smith, LPC, LADC-MH Annex Building - South of the Hospital Sponsor & Contact Information Brookhaven Hospital The seminar has a $40 fee covering 3 Ethics CEU's, learning materials and breakfast. To Register: MJ Clausen at (918) 625-5188 or by email to [email protected] Understanding how our clients view boundaries in the development of strong, trusting relationships helps us to remain ethically objective within the therapeutic relationship, relating to respect, honor, and trust. Fourth Monday of each Month Owasso Caregiver Support Group May 23 APDA partnership with Baptist Village of Owasso. Not Parkinson specific. Goal: How to become a better Caregiver. Tuesday May 24 3rd Annual Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day 2:00 pm 8:30 am 1:00 pm May 24 Complimentary swim for individuals with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. Guidelines will be provided to insure each attendee is able to participate. May 1, 2016 Tulsa County Fairgrounds Central Park Hall at Expo Square 4145 East 21st Street Tulsa, OK Speakers, Entertainment, Health Screenings & Door Prizes Complimentary breakfast sponsored by the Oklahoma Insurance Commission Saint Simeon’s Parkinson’s Swim Group American Parkinson Disease Association For information & to register contact: Nancy Brown (918) 274-8154 Speakers to include State Medicare Director Ray Walker, Health screenings, Community Resources, Door Prizes and Entertainment Fourth Tuesday of each Month Baptist Village of Owasso 7410 N 127th E Avenue Owasso, OK 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Saint Simeon’s Wellness Center 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tulsa, OK Tulsa Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit Senior Service Section FREE to the public Vendor Opportunities currently available. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/79KJF5V For information: Maurer, Alicia <[email protected]> Saint Simeon’s & American Parkinson Disease Association RSVP by May 20 – (918) 794-1945 or [email protected] Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 11 of 16 Educational Events & Programs Date Caregiving 101 For those new to caregiving. Tuesday May 24 Caregiver Seminar Time 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Location LIFE Senior Services 3106 S. Juniper Avenue Broken Arrow, OK 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, an overview of community resources, living options and legal documents to include strategies to maintain health. Tuesdays & Thursdays Parkinson Life Exercise “Bold Moves PD” Medicare 101 LUNCH & LEARN Alzheimer’s Seminar Featuring: John B. White, MD – Diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Jennifer Mailath, Alzheimer’s Association – The needs of Alzheimer’s patients & their caregivers. May 1, 2016 Cost: Free. Reservations requested: Every attendee will receive a FREE Caregiver Toolkit Ask about free respite for this program. 10:30 am – 11:15 am 2:00 pm Amy Campbell with Legacy Insurance Advisors will inform us on how to successfully navigate Medicare. Wednesday May 25 LIFE Senior Services Call Mickey Hinds at (918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org A program designed for seniors living with problematic joint and other mobility impairments (such as Arthritis and Parkinson's) by focusing on all 4 building blocks of senior fitness. Wednesday May 25 Sponsor & Contact Information 11:00 am – 2:00 pm University Village Exercise Room 8555 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK Forest Hills Assisted Living Community 4304 West Houston Broken Arrow, OK EASTAR Health System Conference Rooms C & D 300 Rockefeller Drive Muskogee, OK Open to clinicians, facility staff members, and patient family members University Village Retirement Community Monthly Fee: Non-residents - $20.00 per month For information contact: Chelsea Hewitt at (918) 298-3370 A 45-minute program that targets the entire body. Forest Hills Assisted Living & Independent Living The event is FREE RSVP by calling (918) 250-1700 EASTAR Health System There is NO CHARGE for this educational event. Lunch will be provided and door prizes awarded. Space is limited to the first 80 people. RSVP by calling Andrea Wilcoxen Director of Volunteer Services EASTAR Health System (918) 684-2460 Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 12 of 16 Date Educational Events & Programs Time Location Thursday May 26 It’s Not What You Can See…It’s What You Can Be! 6:30 pm Forest Hills Assisted Living Community 4304 West Houston Broken Arrow, OK NewView Oklahoma, Inc. seeks to empower blind and vision impaired individuals to achieve their maximum potential through rehabilitation, employment, and community outreach. Friday May 27 Drawing on Memories A free program designed for individuals with Early stage Alzheimer’s and their care partners will include a gallery discussion of specific art pieces followed by a hands-on, interactive activity that includes both individual and group participation. Friday May 27 Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors Caregiver Seminar Some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. May 1, 2016 Forest Hills Assisted Living & Independent Living The event is FREE RSVP by calling (918) 250-1700 10:00 am – 12:00 pm WaterWorks Art Center 1710 Charles Page Blvd Tulsa, OK Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma & Water Works Art Center Admission if FREE, but space is limited. Snack & drink provided. RSVP & Information: call (800) 272-3900 or www.alz.org/Oklahoma OASIS Navigators Club The OASIS Navigator’s Club is a program specifically designed for individuals diagnosed with early memory loss caused by Alzheimer's disease or other related disorders. Sponsor & Contact Information Tulsa-Oasis Sapulpa-Oasis Town Village Skiatook 10:00 am – 11:30 am The Program is designed to address the unique challenges of these individuals and their caregivers. Tulsa Health Department, 5635 N. Martin Luther King Blvd Tulsa, OK Oasis Adult Day Services First session is free of charge. For registration & information call Lisa Watkins, RN, MS at 918-7069531 or OASIS at (918) 749-6969. http://www.oasisads.org/services/navigatorsalzheimers-program 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. Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 13 of 16 Educational Events & Programs Date Anticipatory Grief Friday May 27 An interactive workshop that explores the unique experience of anticipatory grief. This workshop will allow participants to better understand how such an experience impacts a grieving family. Learn ways to support both children and adults who are facing the impending loss of a loved one. Professional Time 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm Location The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Suite 200 Tulsa, OK Sponsor & Contact Information The Tristesse Grief Center 2 CEU Credits - $25.00 All ticket sales are final. No refunds. When requested in advance, ticket purchase price may be used toward attendance at another training event if available. For information or to register: (918) 587-1200 or thegriefcenter.org Presenter: Susan Lashmet Miller, LCSW Services provided at the Low Vision Center include: Safe & Independent Living; Computer Assisted Technology; Community Outreach Programs; & Retail Store Tulsa Low Vision Center 5986 S. Yale Avenue Tulsa, OK 74135 (918) 779-7772 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. The PACE Program at LIFE LIFE PACE Medical Director: 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, hospice and more. OSU-Tulsa Auditorium 700 N. Greenwood Tulsa, OK LIFE Senior Services Oklahoma State University Center for Family Resilience Opened in 2015 Dr. Thomas Costner Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Save the Date Sexual Health, Intimacy & Aging Tuesday June 7 We will examine the evolving culture of sexuality including, but not limited to: The ethics of personal values and the care provider’s suspension of judgment when communicating about sexual health and behaviors; laws, regulations and best practices regarding sexual health in care facilities; STDs/STIs; sexual orientation; and prevailing best practices for sexual expression with dementia. May 1, 2016 Registration begins at 8:15 am 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $49 (early bird rate through June 1) Cost after June 1 is $69 Reservations: www.LIFEseniorservices.org or call Mickey Hinds (918) 664-9000, ext. 224. CEs 5.25 hours plus 3 Hours Ethics Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 14 of 16 Educational Events & Programs Date Save the Date Friday June 10 Fourth of 4 in Series Save the Date 2015-2016 Training Series: Becoming an Ethical Counselor in an Unethical World Examine the unethical predicaments facing counselors today and understand your legal and ethical obligations. Facilitators: Renee Avery, MS, LPC Candidate Christy Durbin, MS, LPC-S Tanis Taylor, LMFT David Wakefield, PhD 2016 OHAI’s Summer Geriatric Institute June 23 & 24 Time Location 8:00 am Registration Cancer Treatment Centers of America 10109 E 79th St. (81st and Hwy. 169) Tulsa, OK 8:30 am – 12:00 pm September 28 – 30 Oklahoma City, OK Location to be announced. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK READY FOR ZERO Innovative + Sustainable Solutions for Housing & Recovery The target audience includes: licensed mental health professionals, alcohol and drug counselors, peer support specialists, prevention specialists, case managers, advocates, researchers, educators May 1, 2016 Each session is approved for 3 CEUs for LPCs and LMFTs. Registration is $50 per session. [email protected] This year’s event will explore aging today, challenge preconceived notions about aging and discover innovation in senior care. 2016 National Zarrow Mental Health Symposium Cancer Treatment Centers of America Mind-Body Medicine Team For information & to obtain a registration form contact Christy Durbin at (918) 286-5475 or RETHINK Aging Save the Date Sponsor & Contact Information Other professionals engaged in social services, healthcare, faith communities, public housing, affordable housing development, criminal justice, public policy and community planning. Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative Exhibitor opportunities available. Questions, concerns or comments about the event should be directed to [email protected] or For information call: (405) 271-2290 Mental Health Association Oklahoma Speaker Presentation submission expired on March 18, 2016 For sponsor/exhibitor information email JoBeth Hamon at [email protected], or (405) 778-8122. Visit www.zarrowsymposium.org to sign up for email news and updates. Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 15 of 16 Seniors Law Enforcement Agencies Senior Care Providers Please submit calendar information to: Brenda Haesloop – [email protected] by the 20th of the month May 1, 2016 Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day * May 24, 2016 * Central Park Hall * Tulsa Fairgrounds Page 16 of 16