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With Our Appreciation….
The Canebrake
Irene Chang
Chili’s Grill & Bar
The Daily Grill
Frances David
Dentistry By Design
Dink’s Pit Bar-B-Q
Mikel Donohue
Charlie Drake
Elder Care, Board of
Directors
Elder Care Staff
Extreme Fitness
Kathleen Mecom
Fogarty
Frank & Lola’s
Fusion Massage &
Spa Therapies
Gallery Ranch
July 2009
An Elder Care Publication
Each year the live and silent auctions are an important and popular part of Elder Care’s The Good, The Bad
and The Barbeque. We want to thank all the businesses and individuals whose generous contributions
made this year’s auctions so successful:
A Girl’s Best Friend
Adams Golf Course
Amir’s Persian Imports
Bank of Oklahoma
Bartlesville Boarding
Kennel
Bartlesville Community
Center
Bartlesville Community
Concert Association
Jamie Archer
Bennett, O.D.
2009 Bi-Plane Expo
Body By Colaw
Dwight Boesiger
Boles’ Jewelry
George Bone
Branson Lakes
Convention and
Visitors’ Bureau
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Volume 10
Garfield’s Restaurant
Betsy Gregory,
Photography
Scott Griffin
Grille 66
Hazinger Gallery
Head Country
Hillcrest Country Club
Shelley Koster, Keeler
Williams Real Estate
Lawn America
Chad and Izzy Lee
Dale and Loretta Lewis
Master Lube
Shane Martin,
Massage Therapist
McCoy’s Jewelry
Minor Forge
Mr. Clean
Rohn Munn
Murphy’s Steakhouse
The Nature
Conservancy
Nowata Road Liquor
Oakley Chevrolet Buick
Pontiac
OK Mozart Festival
Osage Million Dollar
Elm Casino
Park Family Bluegrass
Band
Tina Parsons
Emily Potts,
Photography
June Floren Pritchard
Bessie Rayburn
Restorations Medical
Spa
Rib Crib
Robert’s
Holly Schollenberger
Earl and Jane Sears
Joe Sears
Senor Salsa
Simply Serenity
Silhouettes Body
Sculpting
Sterling’s Grille
Violet Street
John and Kathy
Swanson
Sweet P’s
Taco Village
Tate’s Tires
Dr. Chris Taylor
Tulsa Glass Studio
Yokam’s Custom
Leather
Outdoor Sun Protection Tips
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Elder Care appreciates your generosity in helping us provide services to seniors and caregivers.
June Donors
The Anait Foundation
Mr. and Mrs.
Benjamin Culver
Dorothy Fowler
Mary Froelich
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil
Gaede
George Halkiades
Mr. Jerry Jordan
Mr. Donald Lehman
Mr. Terry Malick
Mr. Phillip Murrell
Frances Salih
St. James Church
Mr. George Todd
In-Kind Gifts
Sandra Carvoll
Dallas Hindman
C.T. Kemerling
Memorials:
In Memory of Ruth
Brown
Cora Briggs
Beverly Dallas
Danny Williams and
the fellow employees
of ConocoPhillips
June Volunteers
Jean Courtney
Pat Davis
Ann Doughtery
Dorothy Fessler
Mary Gillett
Wendy Hall
LuAnne Hamilton
Edna Harbison
Gwen Harris
Barney Hay
Caroline Holder
Kathy Jones
Tom Kemerling
Jan Lawson
Lil Leopold
Phil Lorenz
Tanya Maillet
Mary Ann Moore
Chad Moreland
Roni Murphy
Lea Petri
Judy Rich
Paula Shelow
Gretchen Sise
Molly Sise
Jill Smith
Stephanie Stratton
Cindy Tidwell
Lee Warzel
Sue Welch
Ruth Weldon
Nita Wesson
Jeanette Wyllie
This art work by Susan Pasquarelli is on display at Elder Care. Schedule a tour to come see it in person and
other beautiful pieces of art by calling 918.336.8500.
Robert and Sylvia Cunningham soak up the sun in the Bahamas, while
touring with Golden Opportunities to the Caribbean on a 5-Day Cruise.
1223 Swan Drive
Bartlesville, OK 74006
918.336.8500
abouteldercare.org
Important Medicare Legislation
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Christmas in July
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Grove Receives Certification
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Medicare Adult Day Services Proposal Introduced
Cosponsors Needed
The Medicare Adult Day Services Act of 2009 would
add adult day services as a provider of post-acute care
under Medicare.
Just introduced by Representative Linda Sánchez
(CA-39), it now needs more co-sponsors to move it
forward in the House.
This legislation allows Medicare beneficiaries to
use adult day service programs (like Elder Care’s
DayBreak) that are certified, licensed, or accredited
under an approved accreditation agency to provide
post-acute services under Medicare. Medicare adult
day services agencies would be required to follow the
same strict regulations under the prospective payment system and conditions of participation as Medicare-certified home health agencies.
To urge your representative in Congress to sign this
proposal into legislation to offer quality adult day
services to be a post-acute care option for older adults
and persons with a disability you can write your local
congressman or go to the Elder Care web site www.
abouteldercare.org. On the bottom of the home page
under the Breaking News section, and follow the Click
here link in the article to go directly to the AAHSA web
site and fill out an electronic letter to your congressman online.
Source: this article was originally published on the
American Association of Homes and Services for the
Aging (AAHSA) website (www.aahsa.org) June 25, 2009
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Save Your Skin
By Lori Esser, Community Relations Coordinator
While you enjoy the outdoors this summer, it is
important to remember to take care of your skin.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the
United States according to American Cancer Society.
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the
course of a lifetime. The two most common types,
called basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, are
highly
curable. However, melanoma, the third most common
skin cancer, is more dangerous. Most melanomas are
caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light in sunlight
or tanning beds.
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that men
over the age of 50 allow their medical doctor to
screen for skin cancer during their annual check-up.
Spouses or caretakers should also look for unusual
shaped moles or other skin lesions that may indicate a
potentially serious problem.
For older women, recent studies from the Skin Cancer
Foundation point to the fact that those in their
menopausal years may be less likely to develop
melanoma. It is believed that hormonal changes
occurring in a woman’s body during the ages of 45 to
60 help protect them from this deadly disease.
Nonetheless, regardless of age, spending excessive
time in the sun is the major cause of a large majority
of skin cancers, so it is never too early to avoid
overexposure to the sun.
As with any kind of cancer, early detection is the key.
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends performing
monthly skin cancer screenings on your own skin (or
have someone help you) and schedule annual
physicals to insure overall good health.
For more information about physicals or to schedule a
screening, please contact your physician. If you are 60
years of age or older and would like to schedule an
appointment with Dr. Christopher Taylor at the W.R.
Bohon Senior Health Clinic at Elder Care, please call
918-336-8500.
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Beat the Heat Indoors
By Sissy Gage, In-Home Services Director
Temperatures in the Oklahoma summer can be
unpredictable. Some days it may fall below normal or
some days it may well above normal. There are several
ways to help protect elderly neighbors and loved ones
from the heat.
Visit elderly neighbors and relatives twice a day
during the warmer summer months. Not only will you
be there to assist with any problem that might occur,
but they will enjoy seeing you. Mature adults do not
adjust to sudden changes in temperature. Chronic
medical conditions can change the way the body
responds to heat. Medications can also impair the
body’s ability to regulate its temperature.
If air conditioning is not available, you may ask for
assistance at Elder Care. As part of the Cool Room
Project, Elder Care loans 110-watt, window units to
persons 60 years of age or older.
Other ways to stay cool include having fans to help
circulate the air and decrease electricity costs. During
each home visit prepare a large glass of ice water.
Encourage them to have it drank by your next visit.
Unfortunately with aging, the sense of thirst can
decrease. One may not feel thirsty. If you know they
are taking water pills contact their doctor for
guidance on how much fluid intake is allowable.
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Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat related illness
can take more then a couple of days to develop. High
temperatures and not enough fluid intake can
precipitate heat exhaustion.
Signs and symptoms may vary, but can include the
following:
• Heavy sweating
• Paleness
• Muscle Cramps
• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Fainting
• Skin: may be cool and moist
• Pulse rate: fast and weak
• Breathing: fast and shallow
If you find your neighbor or loved one with any of
these symptoms immediately call their doctor or
nearest emergency room to request medical advice.
Those interested in air conditioner loans should
contact Elder Care at 918-336-8500.
Outdoor Sun Protection Tips
By Sandee Garrelts, Care Manager Supervisor
The best way to protect your skin from the dangerous
effects of ultra violet (UV) rays is to make sun
protection part of your daily routine. Use a broadspectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater and
remember to reapply every 1 ½ to 2 hours.
Wear protective clothing such as wide-brimmed hats
and long sleeves if you are going to be in the sun for
an extended period of time. Try to plan your outdoor
activities to avoid the sun’s strongest rays (between
10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.).
By wearing sunglasses you provide 100 percent UV
ray protection to your eyes. Always take breaks in the
shade with a cool drink.
ELDER CARE
Excellence in senior care
since 1983
1223 Swan Dr.
Bartlesville, OK 74006
Tel. 918.336.8500
Fax 918.336.8519
[email protected]
www.abouteldercare.org
A United Way Agency
Program Management
Mike Fogle
Executive Director
Frank Danel
Facility Manager
Sissy Gage
In-Home Services Director/Nurse
Sandee Garrelts
Care Manager, Supervisor
Mary Grove, P.T., GCS
Physical Therapy Director
Andrea Harvick
Adult Day Health Director
Frances Honeycutt
Community Relations Director
Deirdre McArdle
Development Director
Christopher Taylor, D.O.
Geriatric Physician
Director, W. R. Bohon Senior Health Clinic
Board Members
Medications you take or creams and ointments you
apply may increase your sensitivity to the sun & result in sunburn or rashes. Some examples: antibiotics,
birth control & benzol peroxide products; cosmetics
(including moisturizers) that contain alpha hydroxy
acids (AHAs) or retinoids. Always look for the FDA recommended sun alert statement on products applied
topically or a caution tag on prescription bottles.
John Swanson, President
Elizabeth Gallery, Vice President
Thad Kent, Treasurer
Roger Box
Amy Cady
Jim Clark
Frances David
Janice Drake
J.P. Fitzgerald
Sandy Moore
David Oakley, Jr.
Gerald Reed, D.O.
Lisa Roll
Kay M. Sallee
Rosie Swindell
Grove Receives Certification
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By Frances Honeycutt, Community Relations Director
Elder Care is pleased to announce that
Mary Grove, Director of Physical
Therapy, is a Board Certified Clinical
Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy.
“Mary is dedicated to her craft and the
people she and her team inspire each
day. Achieving this level of professional
certification further demonstrates her
dedication and commitment to helping
others,” says John Swanson, President
of Elder Care’s Board of Directors.
According to the American Physical
Therapy Association (the certifying
organization) there are only 927
Certified Clinical Specialists in Geriatric
Physical Therapy in the nation and a
handful in the state of Oklahoma,
including Mrs. Grove.
“Having one of a few specialists in the
state speaks volumes to the caliber of
people that work for Elder Care,” says
Roger Box, Former President of Elder
Care’s Board of Directors.
The actual exam takes a couple of hours
to complete, but hundreds of hours in
preparation. Mary spent more than a
year preparing for the exam.
Qualifications to sit for the exam
include a current license to practice
physical therapy in the U.S. and 2,000
hours of clinical practice specifically in
geriatrics with at least 25 percent of
those hours having been accrued during
the last three years. The exam includes
200 questions designed to test
synthesis and analysis levels of cognitive
skills and well as general knowledge.
“We are very proud of Mary and her
accomplishments,” says Mike Fogle,
Executive Director of Elder Care. “This
certification reinforces her commitment
to helping seniors live stronger and
healthier.”
If you need physical therapy, it is your
choice where you receive treatment.
Choose Excellence, Choose Elder Care.
Would you like to send Mary a message
of Congratulations? Stop by Elder Care
and offer your congratulations to Mary
for this accomplishment, or visit our
FaceBook page and post a message for
her there.
Christmas in July: Cool Room Project
Elder Care and Young Professionals
Bartlesville (YPB) are teaming up for the
4th Annual Cool Room Project to help
ensure area seniors stay cool in the
summer heat.
The goal of the project is to be able to
provide a 110 watt window unit for one
room in the home of all seniors in our
community who need a little extra help.
The purpose is to help them experience
relief from the oppressive heat and
remain healthy during the summer with
a properly air conditioned room.
Join Elder Care and YPB at the Solo
Club, located at 404 E. 2nd Street,
downtown Bartlesville on July 23 at
5:30 p.m. for the Christmas in July Cool
Room Project Fundraiser. Attendees
are encouraged to give a suggested
donation of $5 in support of the
campaign.
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1:15 p.m.
Caregiver Support
Strength & Balance
10:00 a.m.
Golden Hour
featuring Dr. Mo
5:30 p.m.
GO Stretch & Tone
1:15 p.m.
“Christmas in July”
Cool Room Project
Benefit at Solo Club
5:30 p.m.
GO Tulsa PAC “Wicked”
4:00 p.m.
ELDER CARE ACTIVITY CALENDAR
July 26
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Caregiver
Support
Open Group
Discussion
10:00 a.m.
7/29
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Arrangement
Class
2:00-3:00 p.m.
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1:15 p.m.
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2:00-3:00 p.m.
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1:15 p.m.
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New Alzheimer’s Info
10:00 a.m.
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Progressive Dinner
5:00-8:00 p.m.
8/17
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Caregiver
Support
Finding Balance
10:00 a.m.
8/19
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GO Stretch
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1:15 p.m.
GO Day Trip Cruisin’ Route 66
8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m.
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Love, Laughter
and Tears
10:00 a.m.
GO Stretch
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1:15 p.m.
By Elder Care Physical Therapy Staff
Dizziness or vertigo is a common complaint among
older adults. Vertigo is the sensation that you or your
environment is moving or spinning. There are many
causes of vertigo, ranging from problems in the inner
ear to the brain.
The most common type of vertigo is Benign
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV. Although it
can occur at any age, BPPV is more common in older
adults. Studies have suggested that up to 50 percent
of dizziness in older adults is caused by BPPV.
The most common cause of BPPV in older adults is
degeneration of the vestibular system of the inner
ear. Often the cause of BPPV is idiopathic, meaning it
occurs for no known reason.
Getting out of bed or rolling over in bed are common
triggers of symptoms.
Physicians can often make a diagnosis based on a
patient’s history and physical examination alone.
Some physicians will also perform special vestibular
and auditory testing.
The most effective treatments (80 percent cure rate)
of BPPV are specific maneuvers that are usually
performed by a physician or physical therapist. Elder
Care Physical Therapy Director, Mary Grove, is a board
certified geriatric specialist and is specially trained to
perform this maneuver. Patients are sometimes
instructed in a home exercise program and can be
further evaluated for other balance difficulties if
needed.
If you are in need of assistance with vertigo, ask your
physician for a referral to Elder Care Physical Therapy.
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Handling Vertigo
Symptoms of BPPV include feelings of dizziness/
vertigo, imbalance, lightheadedness and nausea.
Activities that cause symptoms will vary, but most
often are caused by a change in head position.
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8/27
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