Elder Care

Gentle Yoga with Lesta
2024-08-12 10:00 - 2024-10-07 10:50 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006, United States
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 8/12 and ends 10/7. The cost is $5/class or $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 August – October class must be received by 8/7/24. Call Elder Care 918-336-8500 or sign up using the link below.
Lesta Morrison, instructor.
Participation Agreement
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Nutrition for Healthy Aging
2024-09-04 15:00 - 16:00
Learn more about healthy aging and your diet! Sherry Jackson is a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with the Healthy Lifestyles Program at Ascension St. John’s Jane Phillips in Bartlesville. She is a certified Lifestyle Coach through the State of Wellness, LLC, and will provide helpful dietary information that promotes healthy lifestyles, cardio health, and diabetes management and prevention. For planning purposes, please call Elder Care by 9/9 to RSVP. (918) 336-8500.
Register Here

Triad Eye Screening at Elder Care
2024-09-05 13:00 - 14:30
Elder Care hosts Triad Eye Screenings. Screenings are provided by a licensed Optometrist. Screening is for glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, retinal diseases, external diseases of eyes and lids and dry eyes. No dilation used. Free and open to all individuals 55 and older.
RSVP is REQUIRED space is limited. Call Elder Care 918-336-8500 to schedule.

Seniors Connect: Healthy Cooking with the Professional
2024-09-10 17:00 - 18:30
Ashtyn Lashbrook is a Registered Dietitian. She currently works as a Clinical Dietitian at Ascension Jane Phillips Medical Center. She is a graduate from University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food management and a Master’s in Nutrition and Food Science. The Bartlesville native has returned home after graduating college and hopes to settle down here and become a contributing member of the community. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with family.
Lashbrook will prepare a healthy meal of stuffed peppers and maple-pumpkin yogurt parfait cups for each participant to take home. The cost is $10 per person, Please RSVP by calling Elder Care at 918-336-8500 by 9/6.

Legal Updates: Advantage Waiver vs. Long-term Care
2024-09-11 15:00 - 16:30
Panel: John Holden, local attorney at law, specializes in elder law; Susan Eads, Deputy General Counsel DHS Medicaid and Josh Holloway; and General Counsel Oklahoma Health Care Authority, will discuss these topics and more:
What is Advantage? What is the difference between Medicaid and Advantage? How do you qualify? Preparing for long-term care and plan for the future.
For planning purposes, please call Elder Care by 8/28. RSVP HERE or call (918) 336-8500.

Seniors Connect: Aging Skin Seminar
2024-09-18 15:00 - 16:00
Kori Sauer, a proud third-generation resident of Bartlesville, OK, embarked on her nursing career in 2006 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma. She gained valuable experience at Jane Phillips Medical Center, working in various areas such as med-surg, ICU, ER, and cardiac care from 2006 to 2013. In pursuit of her passion for family practice, Kori obtained her master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama in 2013. Following graduation, Kori joined Regional Dermatology in Bartlesville, collaborating with dermatologist Dr. David Eslicker. In 2019, she continued her dermatology journey at Hill Dermatology, working alongside Dr. Tamara Hill. With a focus on general dermatology and expertise in Botox treatments, Kori obtained her dermatology certification in 2020, distinguishing her as the sole dermatology-certified nurse practitioner in Oklahoma at that time. Driven by her deep commitment to her community and the surrounding rural areas, Kori is passionate about delivering exceptional dermatology care of the highest quality.
Kori will discuss common changes/growths on aging skin and reviewing signs/symptoms of skin cancer and precancers, among other important issues related to aging skin.
There is no cost to attend, but we ask that you RSVP in advance for room planning purposes. RSVP here. Or call Elder Care (918) 336-8500.

Learn more about Premier Dermatology and Kori Sauer.

What to expect in the different stages of Alzheimer's
2024-09-26 18:00 - 19:00
Understand the different stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia, what family members might expect, and what services and treatments would be most helpful during each stage. Dr. James Hutchins, MD is a psychiatrist in Bartlesville, OK and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hutchins has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1981.
RSVP HERE or call Elder Care (918) 336-8500.

Community Connect: Look Your Best after 60
2024-10-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006, United States
Health and wellness professionals at Restorations Medical Spa discuss age related changes: Hormone and testosterone; hair loss; body changes; cosmetic treatments, and more. For men and women. This educational seminar is open to all adults in the community at no cost.
Register Here or call (918) 336-8500.

Women Connect: More about Menopause and Women's Health
2024-10-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006, United States
Dr. Gretchen McGee, MD-OBG/GYN with the CHC-OK clinic discusses the impact menopause has on a women’s body and the best therapies for living your best life during changes. For planning purposes, please register here Or Call (918) 336-8500.

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Community Connect: Managing Your Appearance
2024-10-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006, United States
Your appearance is a key component of your image. It is speaking for you, communicating powerful messages about you and your gifts. This session will furnish insight on how to more clearly define your personal style and include practical tips on how to enhance your appearance. Taking steps in this area contributes to greater confidence – which changes everything. For men and women. This educational seminar is open to all adults in the community at no cost.

Lisa K. is Founder and Principal Consultant of Lisa K Style, an image consulting firm that works with public figures and leading companies in various industries to define and showcase their brand. Lisa also styles clients for events, public appearances and television and is a professional speaker in the areas of professional image, branding and executive presence. Prior to founding her company, Lisa enjoyed a career in branding and sales management positions with global companies in two industries. Highlights include her years at Ralph Lauren in New York.

REGISTER HERE or call (918) 336-8500.

Trivia Night - Costume Party
2024-10-22 17:30 - 19:00
Catered by Melody’s Creative Cuisine. Show off your costume and your trivia knowledge at the Halloween Dinner with Friends. Prizes to be given for best costume and to trivia winners. REGISTER HERE by 10/17 @ or Call (918) 336-8500.

Healthy Skin Care and Make Up seminar
2024-10-29 17:00 - 18:00
Learn from the expert! This educational session demonstrates healthy skincare and makeup application from award-winning Mary Kay makeup artist Tricia Phillips. Hormones and stress mess with our skin! Learn how to care for your skin every season and apply age-appropriate makeup to enhance your confidence and boost your self-esteem. There is no cost to attend the free educational seminar. Products used in the demonstration will be available for purchase if you are interested. Register here, or call Elder Care (918) 336-8500.
Light refreshments will be served.

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Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia During the Holidays
2024-11-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006, United States
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 Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Held at Elder Care @ 1:00 p.m.

Dinner with Friends November
2024-11-12 17:30 - 19:00
Tuesday, November 12 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Cost is $15 per person
Join us for an evening of home-spun tunes with local song-writer, Scott Taylor! Scott’s song-writing skills have gained attention throughout Oklahoma and at Elder Care. Enjoy his music and a catered dinner from Shortie’s Grill.
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Holiday Floral Arranging and Charcuterie Party
2024-11-19 17:00 - 18:30
Betsy Faust of Honey’s Flowers & Melody of Melody’s Creative Cuisine
Create your own holiday floral arrangement and charcuterie board. Take the arrangement home and enjoy your charcuterie board at the party. Cost: $75 each. The cost of the event covers materials.
RSVP by November 5 for materials to arrive in time. Register Here. Or call Elder Care 918-336-8500.

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Sparkle & Shine! It's Christmas Time - Silver Dollar City
2024-12-05 08:30 - 2024-12-07 17:30 | Branson, MO, United States
Sparkle & Shine! It’s Christmas Time – Silver Dollar City
This 3-day excursion includes beautiful sights and sounds of Silver Dollar City at Christmas, top rated live performances and music shows, Christmas light tours, breath taking scenery, luxury accommodations, and unique shopping. The Travel Channel calls Silver Dollar City “The Most Illuminated Park On Earth!” with over 6.5 million lights aglow.
Date & Price
Thursday-Saturday, December 5-7, 2024
Depart Thursday, 8:30 am
Return Saturday, 5:30 pm
Registration closes November 5, 2024
$925 per person
Destination

Silver Dollar City – Shepherd of the Hills
Branson and surrounding area

Details

Transportation driver and hostess
Silver Dollar City Sparkle & Shine entry
Silver Dollar City show performance
Minimum travelers 5-13
Two nights’ accommodation
Breakfast

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.

Seniors Connect Ugly Sweater Christmas Holiday Dinner
2024-12-05 17:30 - 19:00
Thursday, December 5 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Cost is $10 per person
Get the Christmas seasons started with a catered dinner, ugly sweater smiles, and fabulous music! Wade Daniel, entertainer, returns to Elder Care to perform many traditional and secular holiday favorites. Wade received bachelor’s degrees in music education (vocal) and piano performance from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. He also earned master’s degrees in piano performance and church music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. His career as a performer across the United States spans decades. Since 2009, Wade has served as music minister at First Baptist Church of Bartlesville, where he has produced several full-capacity presentations. Guests are encouraged to get into the holiday spirit by wearing ugly Christmas sweaters and bringing holiday cookies to share (optional).
Register here

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Caregiver Support Group
2025-02-11 10:00 - 11:00
This Week’s Topic: “I Need a Break!”
Join Elder Care’s Caregiver Support Group for guidance, resources, and connection. Meet every Tuesday at 10 AM to gain practical caregiving tips, hear from guest speakers, and share experiences in a supportive environment. Need care for your loved one? DayBreak Adult Day Health is available with advance scheduling. Call (918) 336-8500 to learn more!

Caregiver Support Group
2025-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
This Week’s Topic: “Facing Emotional Challenges”
Join Elder Care’s Caregiver Support Group for guidance, resources, and connection. Meet every Tuesday at 10 AM to gain practical caregiving tips, hear from guest speakers, and share experiences in a supportive environment. Need care for your loved one? DayBreak Adult Day Health is available with advance scheduling. Call (918) 336-8500 to learn more!

Sip and Paint
2025-02-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006, United States
Unwind with a glass of wine and delicious bites as you create a stunning piece of art worthy of display. Instructor Valerie Unruh will guide you step-by-step through this hands-on painting experience.

Cargiver Support Group
2025-02-25 10:00 - 11:00
This Week’s Topic: “Feeling Depressed?”
Guest Speaker: Larry Cowan, Grand Lake Mental Health
Join Elder Care’s Caregiver Support Group for guidance, resources, and connection. Meet every Tuesday at 10 AM to gain practical caregiving tips, hear from guest speakers, and share experiences in a supportive environment. Need care for your loved one? DayBreak Adult Day Health is available with advance scheduling. Call (918) 336-8500 to learn more!

Caregiver Support Group
2025-03-04 10:00 - 11:00
This Week’s Topic: “Managing Caregiver Stress”
Join Elder Care’s Caregiver Support Group for guidance, resources, and connection. Meet every Tuesday at 10 AM to gain practical caregiving tips, hear from guest speakers, and share experiences in a supportive environment. Need care for your loved one? DayBreak Adult Day Health is available with advance scheduling. Call (918) 336-8500 to learn more!

Caregiver Support Group
2025-03-11 10:00 - 11:00
This Week’s Topic: “Improving Time Management”
Join Elder Care’s Caregiver Support Group for guidance, resources, and connection. Meet every Tuesday at 10 AM to gain practical caregiving tips, hear from guest speakers, and share experiences in a supportive environment. Need care for your loved one? DayBreak Adult Day Health is available with advance scheduling. Call (918) 336-8500 to learn more!

Bartlesville Weddings Throughout The Years
2025-03-12 13:00 - 14:00
Join us as Bartlesville Area History Museum’s Education Coordinator, Denise Nowlin, presents Bartlesville Weddings Throughout the Years. Take a journey through the vast photographic archives of local photographers, Frank Griggs and Bob Heil as they captured on film the timeless moments from many beautiful weddings throughout Bartlesville’s history.
Denise’s interest in Bartlesville’s local history began when she was a college student and worked in the historic La Quinta Mansion at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. She brings her love of learning and conducting research to the Bartlesville Area History Museum, planning educational programming and exciting field trips for the young and old alike. The Bartlesville Area History Museum is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed on weekends and holidays) at 401 S. Johnstone Avenue, 5th Floor.
Sign up for free today at Bartlesville Weddings Throughout the Years.

Caregiver Support Group
2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:00
This Week’s Topic: “Learning the 80/20 Rule”
Join Elder Care’s Caregiver Support Group for guidance, resources, and connection. Meet every Tuesday at 10 AM to gain practical caregiving tips, hear from guest speakers, and share experiences in a supportive environment. Need care for your loved one? DayBreak Adult Day Health is available with advance scheduling. Call (918) 336-8500 to learn more!

Open Door Café
2025-03-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-27 10:00 - 23:30 | Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006, United States
Join us for Open Door Café, a free, non-traditional caregiver support group held every Thursday from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Elder Care. Enjoy a relaxed, come-and-go gathering in a welcoming café setting—perfect for caregivers who prefer a casual environment. Bring your loved one along, connect with fellow caregivers, and take a well-deserved break over a cup of coffee.

For those interested, engaging activities will be available with our Dementia Practitioner.
Who should attend? Anyone providing care for another person—whether you’re adjusting to a new diagnosis or simply looking to connect and share experiences with other caregivers, Open Door Café is here for you

The Empowered Caregiver Series
2025-03-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006, United States
FREE Attendance | RSVP by March 19
Topic: Building Foundations of Caregiving
This program explores the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team and managing caregiver stress.
Part of the Empowered Caregiver Series: This education series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia.
Sign up today: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/buildingfoundations
Lead by the Alzheimer’s Association of Oklahoma

Caregiver Support Group
2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:00
This Week’s Topic: “Lessons in Self-Care”
Guest Speaker Rev. Tammy Schmidt, M.DIV., Hospital Chaplain
Join Elder Care’s Caregiver Support Group for guidance, resources, and connection. Meet every Tuesday at 10 AM to gain practical caregiving tips, hear from guest speakers, and share experiences in a supportive environment. Need care for your loved one? DayBreak Adult Day Health is available with advance scheduling. Call (918) 336-8500 to learn more!

Caregiver Support Group
2025-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006, United States
This Week’s Topic: “Don’t be Fooled”
Discovering ways to avoid burn-out
Join Elder Care’s Caregiver Support Group for guidance, resources, and connection. Meet every Tuesday at 10 AM to gain practical caregiving tips, hear from guest speakers, and share experiences in a supportive environment. Need care for your loved one? DayBreak Adult Day Health is available with advance scheduling. Call (918) 336-8500 to learn more!
