Tech Talk with Amanda

Do you find it difficult to use all the features on your cell phone? Are you confused about the differences between navigating the web on your cell phone and your laptop or desktop computers? Bring questions for Amanda to answer. Amanda French graduated from Baylor University in 2015 and currently supervises the Productivity Engineering team at Phillips 66. She can answer questions about electronic devices, safe web browsing, and other concerns related to phones, laptops, and iPads. Amanda is married with three daughters and enjoys reading, traveling, and outdoor activities. RSVP to Elder Care at (918) 336-8500.

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.

Community Connect: Downsizing after Decades!

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

Linda and Wayne Vineyard help families transition items that have accumulated in their homes for decades. How do you let go? What steps do you take to disperse your well-loved treasures? In this educational seminar you will receive information on making choices that benefit you and your family. Linda and Wayne Vineyard are owners of Minutemen Company, founded in 1984. They are a full-time professional auction and estate sale service that also specializes in professional appraisal. Robyn Fullerton is a licensed professional counselor specializing in serving individuals and families who desire hope, health, and healing. Robyn offers a wealth of practical insight, compassion, and competence to help navigate families through challenging life transitions such as letting go of things in our homes. No cost to attend. Open to all adults in the community. For room planning purposes, please RSVP by 8/3 to Elder Care. 918-336-8500. Register Here

Community Connect: Downsizing Checklist with a Panel of Experts

A panel presentation featuring a realtor, wealth management trust advisor, life coach and safety & environmental expert, discuss details every family should consider from wills, trusts, homeowner's checklist, and how to discard phone, tablets, computers, and hazardous materials safely. No cost to attend. Open to all adults in the community. RSVP by 8/11 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: 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.  

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

Friday, December 6   |  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?

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