Yoga

Elder Care 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, United States

Elder Care offers a 12-week gentle yoga class each Monday from 10:00 am – 10:50 am. Open to all adults. A minimum of 5 participants required to make a class. Call Elder Care. 918-336-8500. Begins 10/2 and ends 12/18. Cost is $60 for the 12 week class. Prorated after the 2nd week. Lesta Morrison, instructor.

Seniors Connect Christmas Social

Thursday, December 7   |  6:00 pm   | Cost is $5 per person “Collect Moments not Things.” Embrace the joy of Christmas with food and beverages that stir fond memories of friendships and family. Features Brad Henderson Trio playing all your Christmas favorites! Special appearance by ventriloquist, Jeff Cauthen and "Homer." Premiere Sponsor: Ignite Resort Spa.   Register here

Cognitive Screenings – Central States Research

Elder Care to serve as memory screening site for Central States Research  Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Elder Care  - Elder Care   Central States Research will hold memory screenings at Elder Care on December 14.   Dr. Sarah Land, DO a board-certified psychiatrist, and her team of specialists will hold a special one-day memory screening event at Elder Care for adults 55 and older. The 15-minute screening will help qualify individuals for trial and treatment options offered at Central States Research Center in Tulsa. The research team is seeking participants who show no signs of cognitive impairment and those experiencing memory loss to participate in trial treatments.   Central States Research is a dedicated clinical research site that offers cutting-edge treatments in multiple therapeutic areas, including mild cognitive impairment to more complex Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnoses.    Participants are asked to schedule screening times by calling Elder Care at (918) 336-8500. The event is open to all adults 55+ and will be held at Elder Care on Thursday, December 14, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Elder Care is at 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006.  .To learn more about Dr. Sarah Land, DO, and Central States Research, visit centralstatesresearch.com.

Go Travel: The Land of Lights & Christmas Magic Kansas City Weekend Trip

Kansas City Kansas City, MO, United States

The Land of Lights & Christmas Magic Kansas City Weekend Trip Get ready to be awed by all the beautiful Christmas lights on the plaza and the city of fountains in Kansas City. This trip has something for everyone, from luxury hotels, museums, mystery dinners, and holiday traditions of horse-drawn carriage rides. Bring a friend to share this unique seasonal trip. Date & Price Friday - Monday, December 15-18, 2023 Leave on Friday at 8:30 am Return on Monday at 6:00 pm $900 per person Destinations Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza Kansas City Christmas Lights Tour Murder Mystery Dinner at Crown Plaza National WW1 Museum The John Wornall House Shopping on the Plaza Horse-drawn Carriage Ride Meals on your own. Your hostess will find you those special places to dine that only the locals know. Details Transportation, driver, and hostess All museum entries, show performances, carriage ride, gratuity, and three (3) breakfast meals Premium Lodging for 3 nights 6-13 guest max Registration How To Sign Up Signups for trips will be made through Go Global (either online or by phone). For participants’ safety, travel registrations and trip liability waivers must be completed and returned to Go Global prior to boarding the bus. If trips exceed the number of seats available, additional trips will be arranged to accommodate guests.

Dinner With Friends

March's Dinner With Friends. Fabulous Food and Fantastic Friends! Catered by Melody’s Creative Cuisine. The cost is $20 per person and space is limited to 30 people. RSVP by March 9. Click on the link to RSVP 

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

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Alzheimer's is not normal aging. It is a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, Alzheimer's stages and risk factors, current research and treatment options, and the Alzheimer's Association resources. Held at Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association.

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.

About Elder Care

Elder Care’s mission is to ensure that mature adults live happy, healthy, independent lives. We are a non-profit organization designed to be the central coordinator of services for mature adults and their families. We take pride in being a professional resource for aging services in Washington, Nowata, and Osage counties.

Have Questions?

Angie Thompson
Elder Care Development Director
AThompson@AboutElderCare.org
(918) 336-8500