Gentle Yoga with Lesta

Elder Care 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 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 Sign up and pay here:

Dinner with Friends

Catered Dinner by Chris Barnhill & Shorties Grille. Includes entrée, vegetables, a beverage, and entertainment by Andy Taylor. Andy Taylor, a fifth-generation newspaper journalist, combines his years of investigative reporting with his obsession with local history to find unique and unheard stories of northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas. Taylor, who is the editor of the Montgomery County Chronicle, is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in journalism. he and his wife, Amy, reside in Independence. Their daughter, Lillie, is a sophomore at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.  Cost is $13.50 per person and includes catered dinner. RSVP by 8/15 to Elder Care (918) 336-8500.   Register here

Nutrition for Healthy Aging

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elder Care 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 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

Elder Care 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 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.   Register Here

Community Connect: Managing Your Appearance

Elder Care 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 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

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.

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?

Jennifer Ennis
Administrative Director
Jennis@abouteldercare.org
918-336-8500