Gentle Yoga with Lesta
Elder Care offers Gentle Yoga with Lesta. This eight-week session will focus on gentle stretching, core strengthening, and breathing techniques. Throughout the class, participants will be guided through gentle stretches for core strengthening that emphasize endurance, postural correction, and coordinated balance. The movements may be performed while seated or on the floor, and are suitable for both beginners or more advanced yogis. Classes are held Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 am to 10:50 am. Begins 4/1 and ends 5/22. The cost is $80 for the 8-week class. The cost is prorated after the 2nd week. No membership is required, although a participation agreement/waiver is needed. Open to all adults. A minimum of 5 enrolled participants is needed to offer each class. Registrations for the April - May class must be received by 3/27/24. Call Elder Care 918-336-8500 or sign up using the link below. Lesta Morrison, instructor. Participation Agreement Sign up and pay here:
Local Neurologist Discusses Alzheimer’s in our Community
The April 25 event features local neurologist, Dr. Jason L. King, MD. Dr. King is part of the Ascension Medical Group St. John Neurology & Stroke Care Bartlesville. King graduated from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2020 after completing a fellowship in vascular neurology. Prior to this, he received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Open to adults of all ages. Limited seating RSVP to Elder Care. Call 918-336-8500. Please email advance questions for Dr. King to Angie Thompson, Elder Care Director of Development, at AThompson@AboutElderCare.org. Registration
Nutrition for Healthy Aging
Learn more about healthy aging and your diet! Allie Redding, RDN, LN, is a registered, licensed dietitian and licensed nutritionist, serving the Texas and Oklahoma region. During this seminar, Allie will discuss sustainable nutrition strategies that promote positive health outcomes for improved quality of life. For planning purposes, please register online by 4/27 or call Elder Care (918) 336-8500. Register Here
Monthly Caregiver Support Group Meeting
Support Group Meetings Caregiver Support Group is another way that Elder Care promotes health, wellness, and independence for seniors in our community by providing caregivers accurate and up-to-date information in a supportive setting. It also features informative programs with guest speakers, videos, and discussions that focus on practical help for caregiving. Are you a Caregiver? Helping a loved one can be bewildering and daunting. You may feel concerned or alone and wonder what the future will bring during this difficult time. You may be an adult child caring for a parent or a spouse caring for your husband/wife and need support. Family members caring for a loved one and professional caregivers alike need a resource to discuss issues and ask questions in a supportive and nurturing environment. Sharing your experiences with others is a therapeutic way to overcome challenges. You are not alone, Elder Care can help. Our Meetings – Everyone is Welcome! Our Caregiver Support Group meets First Tuesday of each month @ 10:00 am to 11:00 am. How can I attend the meetings if I need to provide care for my loved one? During the Caregiver Support Group meetings, we can pre-arrange for your loved one to participate in DayBreak, our Adult Day Health program. Advanced scheduling in DayBreak is required so please call (918) 336-8500 to make an appointment. Have Questions? We want to hear from you! For more information about Caregiver Support, give us a call at (918) 336-8500 or email us at Day@AboutElderCare.org.
Alzheimer’s Association presents Effective Communication Strategies
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. Held at Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive.
The Good, The Bad, & The BBQ
Join us for our annual The Good, The Bad, & The BBQ fundraising event to benefit Elder Care. Saturday, May 11, 2024 @ 6pm - 10pm Hughes Ranch. See more at abouteldercare.org/BBQ
Community Connect: What are YOU Missing? Audiologist sheds light on hearing health.
Elder Care 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, United StatesMay is speech and hearing month! Join us as we share information about hearing loss and address hearing health. Do you have questions about when hearing devices are needed or what type of device is best? Dr. Andrea Wagner from Advance Hearing Care, downtown Bartlesville, will offer more information about hearing health, including: how normal hearing works the different types of hearing loss an explanation of over-the-counter hearing aids vs prescription hearing aid and when to consider amplification/hearing aids/cognitive implications Elder Care's speech pathologist, Abigayl Petermann, MS CCC-SLP, rounds out the seminar by highlighting speech therapy and its benefits. No cost to attend. Open to all adults. For event planning purposes, RSVP to Elder Care by 5/20.
Dinner with Friends & Two Guys with Guitars
Thursday, May 30 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Cost is $13.50 per person Join us for a fabulous catered dinner (Shortie's Grille), fabulous friends, and fabulous music by Tom Davis & Kevin Knowles. Hear award-winning Americana recording singer-songwriter Tom Davis performs original songs from his four albums. Tom appears exclusively on Constantine Records. But you may know him best as “Tom Davis” News Director with KWON, Bartlesville. Tom performs across the United States and performs locally. Kevin Knowles is a talented Smooth Jazz musician, composer, and producer. He was taught by his father and was inspired by Jazz standards and popular Urban records from the 1980s. Kevin's career began in 1985, and he quickly became a sought-after utility musician and arranger, playing with multiple Jazz and Funk bands. In 1996, he started writing and arranging his music to develop his unique sound, which combines smooth jazz and dance grooves. Kevin has released eleven instrumental albums, and he amazes his audience with his live looping arrangements during solo live performances. Open to all adults in the community. Limited space. Only pre-registered guests will be seated. $13.50 includes entrée, vegetable, a beverage, and entertainment. Register here Volunteer for this event
Caregiver Support Group Meeting
Support Group Meetings Caregiver Support Group is another way that Elder Care promotes health, wellness, and independence for seniors in our community by providing caregivers accurate and up-to-date information in a supportive setting. It also features informative programs with guest speakers, videos, and discussions that focus on practical help for caregiving. Are you a Caregiver? Helping a loved one can be bewildering and daunting. You may feel concerned or alone and wonder what the future will bring during this difficult time. You may be an adult child caring for a parent or a spouse caring for your husband/wife and need support. Family members caring for a loved one and professional caregivers alike need a resource to discuss issues and ask questions in a supportive and nurturing environment. Sharing your experiences with others is a therapeutic way to overcome challenges. You are not alone, Elder Care can help. Our Meetings – Everyone is Welcome! Our Caregiver Support Group meets First Tuesday of each month @ 10:00 am to 11:00 am. How can I attend the meetings if I need to provide care for my loved one? During the Caregiver Support Group meetings, we can pre-arrange for your loved one to participate in DayBreak, our Adult Day Health program. Advanced scheduling in DayBreak is required so please call (918) 336-8500 to make an appointment. Have Questions? We want to hear from you! For more information about Caregiver Support, give us a call at (918) 336-8500 or email us at Day@AboutElderCare.org.
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: Tips from the Latest Research
While there is currently no way to cure, prevent, or slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, we can offer tips drawn from research for optimizing your physical and cognitive health as you age. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Held at Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive.
Caregiver Support Group Meeting
Support Group Meetings Caregiver Support Group is another way that Elder Care promotes health, wellness, and independence for seniors in our community by providing caregivers accurate and up-to-date information in a supportive setting. It also features informative programs with guest speakers, videos, and discussions that focus on practical help for caregiving. Are you a Caregiver? Helping a loved one can be bewildering and daunting. You may feel concerned or alone and wonder what the future will bring during this difficult time. You may be an adult child caring for a parent or a spouse caring for your husband/wife and need support. Family members caring for a loved one and professional caregivers alike need a resource to discuss issues and ask questions in a supportive and nurturing environment. Sharing your experiences with others is a therapeutic way to overcome challenges. You are not alone, Elder Care can help. Our Meetings – Everyone is Welcome! Our Caregiver Support Group meets First Tuesday of each month @ 10:00 am to 11:00 am. How can I attend the meetings if I need to provide care for my loved one? During the Caregiver Support Group meetings, we can pre-arrange for your loved one to participate in DayBreak, our Adult Day Health program. Advanced scheduling in DayBreak is required so please call (918) 336-8500 to make an appointment. Have Questions? We want to hear from you! For more information about Caregiver Support, give us a call at (918) 336-8500 or email us at Day@AboutElderCare.org.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Held at Elder Care @ 3:00 p.m. at Elder Care