Caregiver Support Group Meeting
2024-07-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center)
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.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
2024-07-10 15:00 - 16:00
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

Landscape painting with Val
2024-07-17 10:00 - 2024-08-21 12:00 | Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006, United States
Learn from one of Oklahoma’s leading landscape artists, Valerie Unruh with The Artist’s Retreat, and expand your knowledge in the world of classic art in this 6-week course. This class is designed for artists at any level with an interest in expanding their knowledge and skills. Last day to register is July 8th! Cost is $250 per person with a minimum of 4 participants to make the class. Oil painting.

Sign up here: https://conta.cc/45EjtNe

Registration

How To Sign Up
Signups for trips will be made through Valerie Unruh at the Artists Retreat.

Senior Connect: Fraud Update
2024-07-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006, United States
Stay alert! The presentation will cover the signs of identity theft and fraud and how to protect yourself. Presenter: Trisha Richards, VP, with ARVEST Bank.
Tricia Richards began her career with Arvest in 2000 as a teller and quickly advanced throughout the years leading up to Branch Manager on the retail side. In 2013, Tricia took on the role of Arvest Treasury Management Advisor and held that position for eight years, working with local and regional businesses with corporate cash management. In 2021, Tricia became Branch Services Manager overseeing branch services and security for the Bartlesville region.
Tricia is active in the community where she is a troop leader and member of the development committee for Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. Tricia also serves on the finance committee and is a former board vice president of Splash Club. In addition, she is a graduate of Leadership Bartlesville Class XII and previously played the string bass in the Bartlesville Symphony.
Tricia graduated from Bartlesville High School and holds an associate degree in liberal arts from Rogers State University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bartlesville Wesleyan College (now Oklahoma Wesleyan University). She is married to Duane and has three daughters and three grandchildren.
RSVP Here or call Elder Care at (918) 336-8500.

Tech Talk with Amanda
2024-07-31 15:00 - 16:00
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 HERE or call Elder Care at (918) 336-8500.

Community Connect: Downsizing after Decades!
2024-08-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006, 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

Gentle Yoga with Lesta
2024-08-12 10:00 - 2024-10-07 10:50 | 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
Sign up and pay here:

Community Connect: Downsizing Checklist with a Panel of Experts
2024-08-14 15:00 - 16:30
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

Dinner with Friends
2024-08-22 17:30 - 19:00
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
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.

Register Here

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.

Register Here

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.
Register here

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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.

Register Here

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

Volunteer for this event

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!
