Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia During the Holidays

Elder Care 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 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

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. Register here   Volunteer for this event

Holiday Floral Arranging and Charcuterie Party

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.   Register Here

Sparkle & Shine! It’s Christmas Time – Silver Dollar City

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

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   Volunteer for this event

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