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8 Thank You For Your Support Prime Times 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 Issue 7 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 Page 6 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 Page 2 Christmas in July Page 3 Grove Receives Certification Page 3 2 7 Prime Times 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 FULL Page AD 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. 6 Prime Times 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. Prime Times published monthly by 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 3 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. 4 Sunday July 19 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7/20 7/21 7/22 7/23 7/24 7/25 Breast Cancer Survivors Retreat 7:30 a.m.5:00 p.m. GO Stretch & Tone 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 7/27 7/28 Caregiver Support Open Group Discussion 10:00 a.m. 7/29 7/30 7/31 GO Flower/ Centerpiece Arrangement Class 2:00-3:00 p.m. GO Stretch & Tone 1:15 p.m. GO Flower/ Centerpiece Arrangement Class 2:00-3:00 p.m. GO Stretch & Tone 1:15 p.m. August 2 Prime Times 8/3 8/4 8/5 Caregiver Support Real Life Strategies for Dementia Care giving 10:00 a.m. 8/6 8/7 8/1 8/8 GO Stretch & Tone 1:15 p.m. August 9 8/10 8/11 8/12 Caregiver Support New Alzheimer’s Info 10:00 a.m. 8/13 8/14 8/15 8/21 August Issue of Prime Times Published 8/22 GO Members Only Progressive Dinner 5:00-8:00 p.m. 8/17 8/18 Caregiver Support Finding Balance 10:00 a.m. 8/19 8/20 GO Stretch & Tone 1:15 p.m. GO Day Trip Cruisin’ Route 66 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. GO Stretch & Tone 1:15 p.m. August 23 8/24 8/25 Caregiver Support Love, Laughter and Tears 10:00 a.m. GO Stretch & Tone 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. GO Stretch & Tone 1:15 p.m. GO Stretch & Tone 1:15 p.m. August 16 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. GO Stretch & Tone 1:15 p.m. 5 8/26 Medicare Seminar 10:00 a.m. 8/27 GO Stretch & Tone 1:15 p.m. Golden Hour 5:30 p.m. 8/28 8/29 1/2 Page Horizontal
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