LIFE's Vintage Newsmagazine - October 2020 by LIFE's Vintage Magazine

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Vol. 35, No. 5 EILEEN BRADSHAW President & CEO of LIFE Senior Services, LIFE PACE & Vintage Housing

KELLY KIRCHHOFF Senior Director of Communications Historical photo portion courtesy of the Beryl Ford Collection

DEE DUREN

Managing Editor dduren@LIFEseniorservices.org

History of Healing: Tulsa Hospitals Grow With the City

BERNIE DORNBLASER

From a converted cottage housing smallpox victims in 1900 to modern-day medical centers, healthcare has grown along with the city of Tulsa.

Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org

LEAH WEIGLE Graphic Designer

CAROL CARTER Copy Editor

KRISTEN HARRIS Communications Coordinator

DICK MCCANDLESS ESTEBAN VALENCIA Community Distribution

When to Break Up With Your Physician

A Head-to-Toe Guide to Annual Health Screenings

Breaking up can be hard to do, but sometimes it’s time to find a new doctor. Get tips for when and how to make the change.

32 Table For Two: All About Squash Does that nip in the air make you think of fall cooking? Squash is a powerhouse vegetable you can turn into something savory – or sweet! 4

Despite challenges during the pandemic, it’s important not to neglect regular checkups. Find out what you need to schedule – and when. 6 Letter from Eileen 8 Looking Back 10 Caregiver Corner Tools to Battle Caregiver Isolation 12 Medicare & You Should You Enroll in Medicare Part D for 2021? 24 Give It a Shot 26 New Medical Facilities Planned for Tulsa 28 Could Participating in Clinical Trials Help You? 30 Mindbender & Puzzles 31 Puzzle Partners 34 In The Spotlight 36 Noteworthy 37 Share Your Time and Talent 38 LIFE PACE 39 Bunkering With Books 40 The Love and Power of Quilts 41 Business Directory 42 OU Research Center Focuses on the Power of Hope 43 LIFE EDU 44 People & Places 45 Classifieds 47 Vintage Friends

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Warren Clinic Drive-Thru Flu Vaccinations Vaccinations available to those aged 9 and older. Please visit saintfrancis.com/flu for more details.

Saint Francis and Warren Clinic are here to help you stay healthy and avoid the flu. Visit one of our local drive-thru flu vaccination clinics in Tulsa or Muskogee – no appointment needed. Drive-thru flu vaccinations are available to those aged 9 and older. The cost of a flu shot is covered by most insurance plans. High-dose flu vaccine is available to those aged 65 and older.

Visit saintfrancis.com/flu for more information or call 918-488-6688.

TULSA Warren Clinic Tower – Northwest Parking Lot 6600 South Yale Avenue October 1 – November 6 Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. MUSKOGEE Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee – East Campus 2900 North Main Street October 12 – 14: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. October 19 – 21: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

LETTER FROM EILEEN Dear Vintage Reader: I love the fall. We have already had a few cooler nights, and I am pulling out my pumpkin decorations. I am lighting candles that smell like baked apple pie, creating false hopes in all who enter my home!

Eileen Bradshaw

President and CEO LIFE Senior Services, LIFE PACE, Vintage Housing eileen.bradshaw@LIFEseniorservices.org

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ago and celebrated with a trip to New Orleans. On my second day there, I started running a fever, so I went to a neighborhood urgent care. The doctor ran a few tests and gave me an antibiotic. I felt better quickly and enjoyed the rest of my vacation. On the way home, my cell phone rang. It was the doctor from urgent care saying an X-ray had shown a spot on my lung. She recommended that I see my personal physician upon arriving home.

October not only brings harvest and Halloween décor, but every four years, it brings the ramp-up to the presidential election here. Every eligible American needs to vote. It may sound like a silly thing to say, I did go see my doctor. He wasn’t really but the data shows that, indeed, every eligible concerned about the spot, but since I had American does NOT vote. So I will repeat turned 50, he set me up for a mammogram myself: every eligible American needs to vote. and a colonoscopy. I had the screenings and went about my business, not thinking much The ability to vote is a right and a privilege, about them. Then the call came: I had colon but it is also a duty. However, this year, in the cancer. I was stunned. I had no family history midst of COVID-19, many may be afraid to and absolutely no symptoms. Suffice it to say vote in person. We want you to feel safe and adventures followed, but here I am. A routine be counted. For these reasons, this issue has screening saved my life. If I had waited until details on how to vote in-person, absentee I was symptomatic, I might not have been so and early. LIFE is even offering free, socially fortunate. During a pandemic, it is easy to distanced, drive-thru notary services for overlook our screenings or put them off until those voting absentee. This issue has lots later. Please don’t. Timely detection of most of information, and if you need more, call health issues gives you a better chance at our SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000. We can good outcomes. answer questions and walk you through the process. Happy fall – be safe, be well and be counted! Also in the pages of this issue of Vintage, you will find great information on all things medical. It is our “Time for a Checkup” issue and covers so many aspects of health and health care. There is a piece about necessary Eileen Bradshaw, adult screenings, and I want to underscore President and CEO their importance. I turned 50 several years

IS IT TIME FOR AN ESTATE PLAN CHECKUP?

Estate planning is not something you do once and then file away the documents. Estate planning is a continuing process that needs to change as your life changes. • Did you get married or divorced? • Have children or grandchildren? • Sell your business or retire? Any major changes in your family or financial situation may well have an effect on your estate plan. If it’s time for your estate plan to be updated, allow me the privilege of helping you.

Attorney Brian A. Crain Estate Planning | Probate | Elder Exploitation brianacrain.com | (918) 627-4400 | bacrain@hansonholmes.com

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As voters prepare to cast their ballots from home or in-person, AARP Oklahoma and LIFE Senior Services are committed to helping them exercise their right to vote safely in the time of the pandemic. Your voice and vote are important. Here is information about registering to vote, requesting an absentee ballot, requirements for voting absentee and how to contact your county election board. REGISTERING TO VOTE Friday, October 9, at 5 p.m. is the deadline for registering to vote in the November 3, 2020, election. This can be done by mail or in person at your county election board. Complete an application online at the State Election Board website www.ok.gov/elections. VOTING ABSENTEE Because of COVID-19 and the high voter turnout that is expected, AARP Oklahoma and LIFE Senior Services highly encourage older adults to vote by absentee ballot.  Tuesday, October 27 at 5 p.m. is the deadline for requesting for an absentee ballot. Voters can request a ballot in person, by mail or online

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at www.ok.gov/elections. Call LIFE's SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 for assistance in requesting the ballot online. “We recommend you request your absentee ballot the sooner, the better,” said AARP Oklahoma President Sean Voskuhl. “Once you get that ballot, you have to get it verified – and you have two options. First, have it notarized. You can check to see if your local bank or tag agency offers drive-thru notary services, or use LIFE’s drive-thru notary event planned for October 13-15 and 20-22.” The second option is placing a photocopy of an acceptable form of ID rather than having your ballot notarized. Acceptable forms include:  • A valid photo ID issued by the federal, state or a tribal government  • A photo identification issued to you by a branch of the United States Armed Forces  • The voter ID card issued by your county election board

If you don’t have an acceptable ID, you can sign an affidavit of your identity and vote a provisional ballot.  “The next step is getting your vote counted. Here you have two options,” Voskuhl said. • Hand deliver your ballot to your local county election board by November 2, the day before the election. You will need to bring a form of ID as well. Oklahoma does not allow “ballot harvesting,” so remember – you can only bring your ballot, no one else’s. • Mail it. Postage varies – to be safe, use two stamps. Your ballot must be received no later than 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 3. EARLY VOTING Early voting is offered the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before an election. In Tulsa County, early voting will be done at the election board office at 555 N. Denver Ave., Tulsa. Check with your local county election board if you live outside Tulsa County.

Visit www.aarp.org/okvotes for more voting information. For more information about LIFE’s free drive-thru notary event, see page 36.

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Looking Back

Tulsa Hospital, located at the “west end” of 5th Street, (5th and Lawton), 1907. The medical facility opened in this 19-room home, which cost $5,000 without furnishings and equipment. The first and second floors were used for patients.

Hillcrest Medical Center student nurses, Ladesson Clayton and Jan Clark, with instructor Nurse Wennette Pegues in the maternity ward, 1962.

Healing Tulsa Tulsa Historical Society & Museum 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa All photos courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society & Museum

Aerial view of St. John's Hospital during expansion, c. 1940. View is looking northnortheast.

Two Hillcrest volunteers distributing books to a patient, c. 1950.

This Month in History OCTOBER 13, 2010: Chilean

OCTOBER 1, 1890: Yosemite National Park Created

An act of Congress created Yosemite National Park in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Congress set aside 1,500 square miles of land for what would eventually become the country’s third national park. President Benjamin Harrison later signed the act into law to protect the large wilderness area. Yosemite includes one of the world’s tallest waterfalls; the nation’s largest granite monolith and three groves of giant sequoias, the world’s biggest trees.

OCTOBER 5, 1989: Dalai Lama Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

The 14th Dalai Lama received the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his nonviolent campaign to end the Chinese domination of Tibet. Communist China invaded the country in 1950, destroying thousands of monasteries and banning the practice of Buddhism. The Dalai Lama traveled around the world speaking out for the freedom of the Tibetan people, a story shared in his autobiography, “Freedom in Exile.”

Miners Rescued

Miners who survived longer than anyone else trapped underground in recorded history were rescued after two months. The 33 men were working in a gold and copper mine near Santiago when it collapsed. It took 17 days to first break through to the trapped miners and 52 more days to rescue them. Millions of people watched from around the world as the miners were safely brought to the surface.

OCTOBER 18, 1977: Reggie Jackson

Hits 3 Home Runs In A Row

New York Yankees outfielder Reggie Jackson hit three home runs off of three consecutive pitches from three different pitchers in the sixth game of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He earned his nickname “Mr. October,” helping the Yankees win the game and eventually the series, the team’s first since 1962. Afterward, Jackson modestly said, “I’m just lucky.”

OCTOBER 24, 1901: Woman Plunges

Over Niagara Falls

A 63-year-old widowed schoolteacher named Annie Edson became the first person to take the plunge over Niagara Falls in a barrel. She

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chose her birthday to strap herself into a leather harness inside an old wooden pickle barrel five feet high and three feet around. With cushions lining the barrel to break her fall, she survived the trip with only minor injuries.

OCTOBER 27, 1904: New York City

Subway Opens

New York City Mayor George McClellan took the controls on the first run of the city’s new rapid transit system. The subway opened to the public later that night. More than 100,000 people paid a nickel each to take their first ride under Manhattan in what would become the largest American subway. The system expanded to the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens by 1915.

OCTOBER 31, 1941: Mount Rushmore Completed

After 14 years of work, Mount Rushmore National Memorial was completed in South Dakota. The memorial depicts 60-foot-tall granite sculptures of the heads of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum selected these presidents to represent the birth of the country, its political philosophy, preservation, expansion and conservation. © The History Channel

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However you word it, you aren’t going to be okay if you don’t prioritize your health. Set aside time for yourself every day.

Tips for Managing Caregiver Isolation 1. ACCEPT HELP

CAREGIVER CORNER

BY CHELSEA EDWARDS, SENIORLINE SUPERVISOR

aregivers can often experience physical and emotional isolation. It can be one of the biggest challenges of caring for a loved one. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened that isolation for many. Isolation is a challenge that most caregivers confront at one point along the journey, leading to emotions like loneliness, sadness, depression and feeling overwhelmed. Remember, reaching out is the best way to combat these feelings. Below are some methods and resources available should you feel disconnected from the world – and yourself.

technology can be challenging, it can also work in your favor. Talking on the phone, using FaceTime, Facebook Messenger video and many other forms of communication have proven to be impactful in helping people connect with their loved ones.

MAKE SELF-CARE A PRIORITY Remember that self-care is crucial to providing care for others, as we mentioned in last month's Caregiver Corner article. This cannot be emphasized enough, but making your physical, mental and emotional well-being a priority is one way to ensure you are providing the best care possible for your loved one, while maintaining your own sense of well-being. There are so many ways to say it: “You have to fill up your own tank before you can drive others around,” “You have to drink from the cup before you can quench anyone else’s thirst,” and of course, my favorite, “You can’t squeeze blood out of a turnip.” However you word it, you aren’t going to be okay if you don’t prioritize your health. Set aside personal time every day. Practice 10 minutes of breathing and meditation, get fresh air in your backyard, relax for a brief moment, or listen to your breathing and find your center to refresh your spirit.

ASK FOR HELP If you’re feeling overwhelmed, sad, depressed or just unable to shake off a funk, understand that many people will offer their support. LIFE’s Caregiver Support Program provides a kind ear to listen, resources if you’re in need and behavioral health services if caregiving has become overwhelming. Calling LIFE's SeniorLine can connect you to the people that will be by your side. Many organizations in the area offer services and support, including the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 272-3900 and the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma at (918) 574-8499. Consider Oxford Healthcare’s Respite program at (918) 258-1111 for some time away from the house to focus on your needs. You may feel that you are unable to take care of your loved one alone, and it might be time to seek out in-home assistance through home health or the LIFE PACE program (see page 38). Call LIFE's SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 to discuss some options for you to consider. Isolation and loneliness can be extremely arduous to manage. Remember, although you may feel like you’re alone, there is a world of love, compassion and assistance right outside your doorstep.

CONNECT WITH LOVED ONES COVID-19 has made communication difficult for everyone, but caregivers especially can feel the brunt of isolation for fear of infecting their loved one, who may be immuno-compromised. Even though

Getting to see their beautiful faces will allow you to feel like you’re speaking in person. I urge you to seek assistance with setting up one of these communication methods on your smart phone or computer – if you haven't already. If you need assistance, call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 and an Independent Case Manager will help you with the setup process.

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Make a list of things friends and family can do to assist you, and have it ready to share with those that can help. Sometimes we feel that it's easier to just "do it ourselves," but it may be rewarding for your loved one and the helper to be involved. Maybe they can take them on a drive or walk – or perhaps run an errand, pick up groceries or supply a meal.

2. GET CONNECTED

Find out about caregiving resources in your community. There are classes online or in person about the disease your loved one may be facing. You may learn about services like transportation, housekeeping or meal delivery that will help free up your time.

3. JOIN A SUPPORT GROUP

Caregiving support groups are filled with others who are also navigating the challenges of caregiving. They may have strategies and ideas for a situation you are facing. It can also be a great way to make friends. Check for virtual as well as in-person groups.

4. REACH OUT

Social connections take time and energy, but they are worth it. Seek out other caregivers in your neighborhood, senior center, church or other social circles. A kindred spirit to share with can be very encouraging. Check social media sites for clubs in your area if you enjoy walking or another hobby. It may be as simple as talking to someone at a store you shop at frequently or a neighbor. Source: Mayo Clinic

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SHOULD YOU ENROLL IN MEDICARE PART D FOR 2021? By Channing Rutherford, Medicare & Tax Assistance Program Supervisor

edicare’s fall Open Enrollment Period is here, and you may wonder whether or not you should enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D). The answer to that depends on your current situation, including whether you have drug coverage, your health conditions and how much you spend on prescription drugs. If you currently have drug coverage that is as good as or better than Medicare’s basic drug coverage (i.e., “credible”) and you’re satisfied with it, you probably should keep your current coverage. You can choose to join a Medicare prescription drug plan later without penalty. If your current drug coverage is through an Employer Group Health Plan, you can contact your Benefits Coordinator through your Human Resource Department to find out whether your current drug coverage is credible to Medicare. If you do not have drug coverage or have drug coverage that is not as good as Medicare’s, you need to think about whether Medicare Part D will help you. Questions to consider include: I have very low prescription drug costs, so why would I consider enrolling in a Medicare drug plan? If you have low prescription drug cost, having Medicare drug coverage could cost you more now but could protect you from high drug costs in the future and a late penalty with Medicare Part D. You may want to consider enrolling in a plan that offers a low monthly premium to ensure that you do have coverage if your prescription drug needs change. an I get help paying for Medicare prescription drug C coverage if I have limited income and resources? Extra Help is available for those whose income is less than $1,615 a month in 2020 ($2,175 for couples) and whose resources are less than $14,610 ($29,160 for couples). If you meet these guidelines, you should apply for Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) and then enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan. With Extra

Exciting News for Medicare Open Enrollment with LIFE Senior Services!

Help, most of your drug plan costs will be paid for by Medicare. The Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE can assist you with the application process. If I didn’t enroll in a Medicare drug plan when I was first eligible, can I enroll in a plan now? If you did not enroll when you were first eligible for Medicare Part D, you can enroll now during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period. However, you should know that if you didn’t have other credible prescription drug coverage for 63 days or more in a row, you may also have to pay a late enrollment penalty. The penalty is 1% of the average national premium. In 2020, that is 33 cents for every month you were eligible but did not enroll. If you qualify for Extra Help, you will be granted a Special Enrollment Period to enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan and will not have to pay a late enrollment premium penalty. here can I get help enrolling W in a Medicare Part D drug plan? Comparing your plan choices is important, and help is just a click away with Medicare’s Plan Finder at www.medicare.gov. The Plan Finder includes all the 2021 drug plan costs and formulary information to help you compare and select a plan. You first have to create a My Medicare Account through www. mymedicare.gov. Then you can enter the drugs you take to find out how you can lower your costs and review the plan ratings to compare plan quality. If you find a plan that meets your needs, you can join the plan online starting October 15. For one-on-one help, the Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services offers Medicare Part D assistance clinics throughout the annual enrollment period. Medicare volunteer counselors will help you compare Part D plans based on your prescriptions and assist you in selecting your drug coverage for 2021. Sources: www.ncoa.org, www.medicare.gov

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The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) is offering several ways to help you determine if your Medicare prescription drug plan will still meet your needs in 2021. You can learn more about your Medicare Part D options from the safety of your own home with telephone appointments. MAP is scheduling faceto-face appointments as well, following COVID-19 precautions. MAP on the MOVE will bring safe, in-person appointments to other locations in northeastern Oklahoma. When you call to schedule, be sure to ask for the most up-todate list of MAP satellite locations. Services will still be provided by the experienced Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Program counselors from LIFE Senior Services. Watch LIFE’s Facebook page for updates and a live question & answer session at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 1.

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BY LINDSAY MORRIS • PHOTOS BY PATRICK McNICHOLAS OF TIME–TRAVEL TULSA

s Tulsa hospitals experience a new set of challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is an appropriate time to recall the history of healthcare in the city. Interestingly, another epidemic led to the establishment of the town’s original medical facility. In 1900, when Tulsa had a population of 1,390, a raging epidemic of smallpox led to the opening of the first hospital in the rough frontier town, according to the Tulsa County Medical Society.

HILLCREST Time-Travel Tulsa photos by Patrick McNicholas merge the present with the past. Top photo: The Physicians & Surgeons Hospital opened in 1910 at Carson Avenue and 13th Street. Historical photo portion courtesy of the Beryl Ford Collection. Above: Morningside Hospital was renamed Hillcrest Hospital in 1939. This image blends a 1950s view of Morningside with the now Hillcrest Medical Center on Utica near 11th Street.

Few private homes were large enough to isolate a smallpox patient from his family. Dr. Fred S. Clinton, a pioneering Oklahoma surgeon, and four other prominent Tulsans set up a contagion hospital in a six-room cottage near Archer and Greenwood streets. This first Tulsa hospital, which did not have a formal name, was packed for weeks with smallpox victims. At one time, more than 50 people were quarantined there.

HILLCREST MEDICAL CENTER Morningside Hospital, the precursor of the modern-day Hillcrest Medical Center, came into existence in 1918 at the peak of a nationwide influenza epidemic that claimed thousands of lives. According to the Tulsa County Medical Society, a brick structure at 512 N. Boulder Ave. was purchased by a private corporation and hastily converted into a hospital to care for influenza victims. After the epidemic subsided, additional money was raised HISTORY OF HEALING, Continued On Page 16.

DR. FRED S. CLINTON

Dr. Clinton, a pioneering Oklahoma surgeon, and four other prominent Tulsans set up a contagion hospital in a six-room cottage near Archer and Greenwood streets. This first Tulsa hospital, which did not have a formal name, was packed for weeks with smallpox victims. Photo courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society

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HISTORY OF HEALING, Continued From Page 14.

and used to remodel and better equip the hospital.

In 2003, Hillcrest became affiliated with Ardent Health Services.

In 1924, Morningside expanded to an 80-bed hospital. Despite this expansion of the hospital, it was still inadequate to handle the volume of admissions. In 1925, the decision was made to build an entirely new structure at 16th Street and Utica Avenue. Morningside Hospital opened in its new location in 1928.

After more than a century of operating, Hillcrest is continuing to change healthcare, Landgarten said. The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed the healthcare system to move toward telehealth visits. “We’re not doing that for any other reason than to keep our patients safer,” Landgarten said.

Beset by financial troubles in the depressionridden ‘30s, Morningside was reorganized as a community hospital in 1939 and renamed Hillcrest Hospital (later changed to Hillcrest Medical Center). Steve Landgarten, M.D., endocrinologist with Utica Park Clinic and former chief medical officer for Hillcrest HealthCare System, said healthcare began transforming after World War II as medicine became more specialized.

SAINT FRANCIS HEALTH SYSTEM William K. Warren Sr. and Natalie Overall Warren had a vision for Tulsa and wanted to give back to the city that gave so much to them. On October 1, 1960, they opened Saint Francis Hospital as a small hospital with 275 beds on the outskirts of town.

In tune with this transformation, Hillcrest committed to move into the era of specialized care in the 1960s and 1970s, Landgarten said. “The hallmark of Hillcrest has been a commitment to do whatever the community needed to create the best possible medical care for the patients it serves,” he said. This commitment resulted in the construction of a regional burn unit – The Alexander Burn Center; a hospital dedicated to women’s health – The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center; a rehabilitation center – Kaiser Rehabilitation Center; a comprehensive diabetes education center – The Hillcrest Center for Diabetes Management; the state’s largest dedicated heart hospital – Oklahoma Heart Institute, and more. Beginning in the 1980s, Hillcrest launched regional clinics, known as Utica Park Clinics. What started with six to eight medical specialists has grown to a robust chain of 284 providers at 70 clinics within a 70-mile radius of Tulsa, Landgarten said. Hillcrest has also made a commitment to rural areas by opening or operating hospitals in Cushing, Poteau and Claremore.

“In 1960, our founders didn’t break ground on a new business at 61st and Yale – they planted a seed of service and benevolence. That seed has grown into a ministry that is a foundational pillar of eastern Oklahoma’s general well-being, the state’s leading health system and the region’s largest private employer,” said Jake Henry Jr., president and CEO of Saint Francis Health System. The hospital continued to expand and in the 1970s grew to 735 beds and added services such as the Natalie Warren Bryant Cancer Center (now the Saint Francis Cancer Center), Tulsa Life Flight and a high-level neonatal intensive care unit. Warren Clinic was established in Stillwater in January 1988 with three internal medicine physicians. Today, Warren Clinic has more than 450 primary care and specialty providers across eastern Oklahoma including locations in Vinita, Muskogee, Owasso, Coweta, Broken Arrow, Glenpool, Sand Springs and McAlester. In 1989, The William K. Warren Foundation established Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital – a 90-bed private psychiatric facility recognized nationally for its eating disorders program. The Laureate Institute for Brain Research – the area’s premier brain research center – opened on the Laureate campus in 2009. Today, the health system is anchored by Saint Francis Hospital, a 1,100-bed tertiary center, which includes a 162-bed children’s hospital with the region’s only level IV neonatal intensive care unit; a 168-bed heart hospital; and one of Tulsa's emergency centers. Also part of the health system is Saint Francis Hospital South, Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, Saint Francis Hospital Vinita and Saint Francis Glenpool. Saint Francis also operates a home care division, which includes hospice and home health.

Present day Saint Francis Medical Center at 61st and Yale in Tulsa.

The Kravis Building on East 19th Street remains a part of Ascension St. John today. Time-Travel Tulsa photo by Patrick McNicholas.

“As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of our founding, I am confident our founders, Mr. and Mrs. William K. Warren, Sr., would be proud of what Saint Francis Health System has grown to become,” said Mr. Henry. “Today, their legacy is 10,500 women and men strong and committed to our mission of extending the presence and healing ministry of Christ – now and for generations to come.” ASCENSION ST. JOHN St. John Health System opened in 1926 by the Catholic Congregation Sisters of a Sorrowful Mother as a 50-bed hospital at 21st Street and Utica Avenue. By 1968, St. John had grown to a total bed capacity of 600. A post-world War II building program, completed in 1957, saw the addition of two major wings, an automobile parkade, a physical services building and a residence for members of the Catholic Order. St. John merged with Ascension in 2013. Ascension is the largest Catholic and nonprofit health care provider in the U.S. Ascension St. John now operates six hospitals in northeastern Oklahoma, including Tulsa, Owasso, Broken Arrow, Sapulpa, Bartlesville and Nowata. The health system employs nearly 6,000 people in the Tulsa area. Sources: Tulsa County Medical Society, Dr. Steve Landgarten , Jake Henry Jr., www.saintfrancis.com, Tulsa County Medical Society and www.TulsaWorld.com

"In 1960, our founders didn’t break ground on a new business at 61st and Yale – they planted a seed of service and benevolence. That seed has grown into a ministry that is a foundational pillar of eastern Oklahoma’s general well-being, the state’s leading health system and the region’s largest private employer." – Jake Henry Jr., president and CEO, Saint Francis Health System

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WHEN T O BREAK UP WI TH Y OUR

BY KIMBERLY BLAKER

our physician is one of the most essential people in your life when it comes to your health. Your doctor should be someone with whom you feel comfortable discussing any health-related matter and whose knowledge you trust. You need a doctor who cares about your well-being and is accessible when you need one. Yet, sometimes, we fail to remember that a physician's main job is to service and treat patients to the best of the doctor's ability. If you feel that isn't happening, it's both your right and responsibility to your health to find a better fit. Still, choosing to leave your physician can be a big decision. So consider all of your options before making the big leap.

“A pattern of unresponsiveness to the medical concerns of the patient or their legal representative – or a pattern of failure to review the medical record prior to office visits may be reasons to find a new physician.” – Tammy Brown, R.N.

1. Y our doctor stopped taking your insurance – Sometimes, physicians make changes to the coverages they accept and discontinue accepting specific insurance plans. Patients may also be affected if the practice cuts down on Medicare or Medicaid patients or if their provider changes practices by either opening a new one or joining another. 2. Your situation has changed – Many life changes may leave you needing to leave your current physician. Maybe your insurance plan has changed because you got married, divorced or started a new job. Also, if you move, visiting your old doctor's office may be impractical or impossible. 3. Your physician is not meeting your needs – There are many reasons why your doctor may not be the best match for you anymore. Perhaps you've developed a new medical condition that requires a more specialized background. You may also come to realize your doctor's treatment philosophy differs from yours. For example, you may prefer a more holistic approach or want a more definite diagnosis requiring testing your doctor is not willing or able to do.

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4. I t's challenging to get appointments – If your physician is very busy making it difficult to schedule appointments when you need them, you may want to consider a new provider. Getting care when you need it is often vital. 5. I t just doesn’t feel right – It's essential that patients trust their physicians, feel confident in their doctors' abilities and current knowledge, feel heard, can communicate openly without judgment and feel safe in their provider's care. If you don't have this experience with your doctor or just have a gut feeling that it isn't a good fit, listen to your instincts. When it comes to your health, you need to do what's best for you. “A pattern of unresponsiveness to the medical concerns of the patient or their legal representative – or a pattern of failure to review the medical record prior to office visits may be reasons to find a new physician,” said Tammy Brown, R.N. and Montereau Retirement Community’s health services chief operating officer and administrator. “Also, a poor bedside manner where there’s the perception of not listening or lack of empathy.” WHEN TO BREAKUP WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN, Continued On Page 20.

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WHEN TO BREAKUP WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN, Continued From Page 18.

How to Find a New Physician

When is it Time to See a Specialist?

Once you decide to leave your current healthcare provider, you should begin your search for a new one immediately, even if you don't need to see one right away. It's often several weeks to several months for new patients to be seen. After your new patient visit, future appointments are typically scheduled in a reasonable time frame. When calling around, you might want to ask what is typical for scheduling appointments once you become an established patient. 1. List the Reasons You're Leaving – Before you begin your search, jot down the reasons you're leaving your current doctor. This can help you avoid those same problems in the future. Then make a list of what you want or expect from your new physician. 2. Select Physicians Within Your Insurance Network – The first crucial step in your search is to narrow it to providers who take your insurance. Otherwise, you won't be covered or may have to pay more out of pocket for your visits. On the other hand, if you can change insurance if necessary, you might consider physicians outside your insurance network. Your insurance provider can help you search for physicians and practices with whom they have an agreement. You can narrow your search to fit your criteria. Then contact doctors' offices directly to determine if they are a good match for you and are accepting new patients. 3. Research Potential Prospects – Once you've found a good fit, check your state's online licensing board website. Most providers can continue practicing despite problems in their history, including malpractice. If the doctor you're considering comes from another state, check that state's licensing board as well. You can also do an internet search for the doctor to see what information is available or read reviews. Online reviews are often unreliable, however, for many reasons. So don't put too much weight on them. 4. Conduct a Trial Run – There's no harm in trying out a new physician, or a few, before making a final decision. If the doctor doesn't end up fitting your needs, you can always continue to search. Just be careful not to overdo the trials. You want to have a physician who knows you and your history, especially if you have particular health concerns. Seeing the same doctor will help ensure consistency in your treatment. Not to mention changing doctors can be a bit of a process because you'll need to transfer all of your health records and complete new patient paperwork. 5. Seek Recommendations – Tammy Brown, R.N., also recommends getting recommendations from trusted family and friends who have had positive experiences with their primary care physician.

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Your primary care physician may not be able to meet all of your particular needs, requiring you to seek a specialist. The process of finding a specialist is similar to that of finding a new physician. However, you can also get recommendations or a referral from your primary care doctor. If you're confident in your doctor, this may be the best way to find a specialist you can trust.

Some conditions or situations for which you might want to see a specialist include: • More complex chronic conditions • Rare or unique diseases or conditions • A life-changing diagnosis • Conditions that require specialized surgery or intervention • Certain health conditions, such as diabetes, glaucoma and cancer • Symptoms that aren't getting better or have returned repeatedly If you are a senior with multiple chronic health conditions or have health concerns related to your age, you may be better served by seeing a specialist. In this case, you might want to see a geriatrician instead of, or in addition to, your primary care physician. "A geriatrician is board certified in internal medicine or family practice, has completed a geriatric fellowship and passed the Geriatric Medicine Certification Exam,” said Tammy Brown, health services chief operating officer/administrator at Montereau Retirement Community. Among many other conditions, geriatricians are "experienced in screening and recognizing mild cognitive impairment which may be some form of dementia that is oftentimes underdiagnosed,” she said.

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A Head-to-Toe Guide to Annual Health Screenings BY KAREN SZABO Regular health exams and tests can often detect medical conditions in the early stages. Early detection is critical when treating illnesses like cancer and controlling chronic conditions, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Below is a head-to-toe guide of recommended routine screenings for men and women.

VISION

TEETH

To keep your teeth and gums healthy, the American Dental Association recommends visiting your dentist once every six months. If you have pain, bleeding or swollen gums, don’t wait – make an appointment to see your dentist.

Doctors recommend annual eye exams if you wear corrective lenses, have a family history of eye disease or a medical condition that puts you at risk for eye disease, like diabetes. Otherwise, if you’re over 55, plan on an eye exam every one to three years.

LUNG CANCER SCREENING

HEARING

The American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association’s guidelines recommend annual hearing tests for all adults beginning at age 60, regardless of whether or not you are experiencing symptoms of hearing loss.

The USPSTF recommends an annual screening for lung cancer for adults over age 55 who have a history of smoking 30 packs or more a year, currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years.

DIABETES

BLOOD PRESSURE

The USPSTF recommends screening for abnormal blood glucose and Type 2 diabetes in adults 40 to 70 years of age who are overweight or obese and repeating testing every three years if results are normal. Higher risk individuals should be tested earlier and be screened more frequently.

If your blood pressure is normal (less than 120/80), the American Heart Association says you should get it checked whenever you see your doctor or at least once every two years. If you have high blood pressure, your doctor may want to check it more frequently or ask you to check it at home.

COLORECTAL CANCER

CHOLESTEROL

Adults age 45 to 75 should be screened for colorectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Several screening tests can be used to find polyps or colorectal cancer. Talk to your doctor about which test is right for you and, if you’re over 75, whether or not you should be screened.

The American Heart Association recommends that all adults have their cholesterol and other blood lipids checked every four to six years starting at age 20 – or more frequently if you have high cholesterol or are at risk for a heart attack.

SKIN CANCER

HEIGHT & WEIGHT

Your height and weight should be checked annually. As you age, height becomes more important as shrinking height could be a sign of osteoporosis.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

If you’re sexually active and consider yourself at risk for STDs, you should be screened for syphilis, chlamydia, HIV and other infections. The USPSTF recommends screening all adults, ages 18 to 79 for hepatitis C virus (HCV), regardless of their risk factors.

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If you spend a lot of time in the sun, use tanning beds or have a family history of skin cancer, have a skin check whenever you notice concerning spots.

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FOR WOMEN ONLY

Bone Mineral Density The USPSTF recommends starting routine screenings for osteoporosis at age 65 or earlier if you’re at increased risk for osteoporosis.

Mammogram The American Cancer Society recommends mammography every year for women ages 45-54 and every 2 years for women ages 55 and older. If you're 50-69, talk with your health care provider about how often to get a mammogram. You should also perform a monthly breast self-exam at home. Pap Test Women ages 50-64 should get a Pap test every three years or a Pap test along with a human papillomavirus (HPV) test every 5 years. No testing is needed if you’ve had a hysterectomy and have no history of a high-grade precancerous lesion. Women over age 65 can stop getting screened if they’ve had at least three consecutive negative Pap tests or at least two negative HPV tests within the previous 10 years, according to the guidelines. But women who have risk factors for cervical cancer such as smoking, a history of HPV, or a more advanced pre-cancer diagnosis should continue to be screened.

FOR MEN ONLY

Prostate Cancer Screening At age 50, men should discuss with their doctor whether they should be screened for prostate cancer and when that screening should happen. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says that testing may be appropriate for some men age 55-69. African-American men and those with a close relative who had early-onset prostate cancer should consider an annual prostate exam beginning at age 40.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ADULT VACCINES BY KIMBERLY BLAKER When it comes to health, prevention is the best medicine. Many avoidable diseases can cause extensive damage to one's health, especially as we age or for those with underlying medical conditions or a weakened immune system. While many preventable illnesses are treatable, they can nonetheless result in lasting complications. So getting vaccinated against certain diseases is vital to prevent these illnesses from taking hold in our bodies. We all know vaccinations are standard during childhood, but adults need immunizations, too. However, adults require different protections or may need booster shots to ensure the vaccines they received in the past remain effective.

HOW DO VACCINES WORK?

The goal of vaccines is to reduce your chance of contracting viruses and infections by developing immunity through your body's natural defense system. When bacteria or viruses enter the body, they reproduce and your immune system begins developing an antibody to attack the virus. Your immune system has various approaches to fight off this infection. For example, white blood cells can learn how to protect your body from particular germs that you've been vaccinated against. Vaccines introduce a small amount of the particular virus or bacteria and introduce it into your system. The antibodies then learn how to fight off the germs in the event you encounter them in a larger quantity. For this reason, you may have a slight reaction to the vaccine, such as a fever, while your body works to fight it. Still, this is very minor compared to the complications of getting a preventable disease. There are many types of vaccines, and each can interact with your body differently. Some vaccines require multiple doses or a booster later on to rebuild your immunity levels. Some individuals are unable to receive certain vaccines or have weakened immune systems that make them more vulnerable to infection. Herd immunity can protect these at-risk populations, including young children, older adults and individuals with certain health conditions. Herd immunity refers to a large percent of the population being immune to a disease, reducing the risk of the particular bacteria or virus from passing from person to person.

CDC VACCINE ASSESSMENT TOOL www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultimmsched The CDC offers a vaccine assessment tool to help you determine which vaccines you may need based on your own personal factors such as age or health conditions. The best way to make sure you are up to date on immunizations is to discuss your medical history and vaccine needs with your doctor.

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What Vaccines Do Older Adults Need? The vaccines recommended in adulthood offer yearly protection, are suggested for specific health situations or are boosters to keep your childhood vaccinations working effectively. Every individual has different medical needs, but common adult immunization recommendations include: INFLUENZA – The flu shot is recommended yearly for everyone over the age of 6 months, especially those at higher risk due to a weakened immune system, medical conditions, or close contact with those at risk for the flu.

TETANUS, DIPHTHERIA, AND PERTUSSIS (TDAP) – The initial Tdap shot is currently given once, usually around the age of 11-12. Boosters are recommended every 10 years after that.

MEASLES, MUMPS, RUBELLA (MMR) – If you were born before 1957, you are likely immune from MMR. If you were born after 1957 and don't have evidence of immunity, this vaccination is recommended. If you have a weakened immune system, it is not recommended.

RECOMBINANT ZOSTER (RZV) – The Zoster vaccine is currently the preferred shot for shingles prevention for those 50 or older since risk and the likelihood of complications from shingles increase with age. The vaccine is given in two does, separated by 2 to 6 months. Even if you've had shingles, you can get it again, so the vaccine is still recommended.

PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE (PPSV23) – This vaccine is for pneumococcal diseases like meningitis and bloodstream infections. It’s recommended for everyone 65 and older and for younger individuals with certain health conditions.

PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE (PCV13) – This immunization also works to prevent pneumococcal disease and pneumonia for those with conditions that weaken their immune system.

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BY JULIE WEGNER WATSON

nce known as the “Oil Capital of the World,” Tulsa is rapidly becoming an economic hub for healthcare. With two major medical schools (OU–TU School of Community Medicine and OSU’s Center for Health Sciences) and three significant medical centers (Saint Francis, Hillcrest and Ascension St. John), the healthcare sector is a major player in Tulsa’s economy. Directly employing close to 70,000 people in the county and attracting patients from surrounding states, the annual economic impact can be measured in billions of dollars. With the addition of a new Tulsa Veterans Affairs hospital and the transformation of numerous floors of Tulsa’s Legacy Plaza West into a modern medical facility, the city continues on its path to becoming a leading healthcare destination in this region and beyond. NEW TULSA VA FACILITY Eastern Oklahoma is home to over 115,000 veterans, an estimated two-thirds of whom live close to Tulsa. Through a partnership with the state of Oklahoma, the city of Tulsa and a nonprofit team made up

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of OSU’s Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) and The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, work is underway to construct a new veterans hospital to provide expanded and easily accessible care. The hospital will occupy the Kerr-Edmonson state office complex on Houston Avenue between Third and Sixth Streets in downtown Tulsa, west of the Cox Convention Center. Plans include a total renovation of the existing space. Subject to the availability of the federal portion of the funding, construction could begin as early as next summer, with a goal of opening in 2024. OSU–CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES AT LEGACY PLAZA WEST In addition to supporting the new VA Hospital, The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation has donated five floors of Legacy Plaza West, formerly Dollar Thrifty’s headquarters off East 31st Street, east of Yale Avenue, to OSU-CHS. The medical center will use the new space to expand its mission by consolidating its Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Center for Wellness and Recovery, Center for Integrative Research on Childhood Adversity and Project Echo (a telemedicine-based outreach to rural and underserved communities). “This is an exciting time right now. We’re in a period of tremendous growth in our academic offerings and in our service offerings,” said Eric Polak, vice president of administration and finance for OSU-CHS. “This Legacy Plaza project is one critical piece of a large puzzle of overall exponential growth.” According to Polak, the Legacy Plaza space will allow for better coordination of many aspects of services and patient care. One such example is the Family Medicine clinic that will be housed in the new facility. That clinic will enable OSU-CHS to provide practical medical care not only for the general patient population, but also for those individuals receiving mental health services through OSU-CHS addiction recovery programs located in the same building.

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Could Participating in Clinical Trials Help You? Volunteers may help themselves – and future generations – by taking part in medical research.

BY KAREN J. O'BRIEN

Find Clinical Trials 1. CenterWatch – lists industrysponsored clinical trials that are currently recruiting participants. Search www.centerwatch.com by state to find a list of clinical trials in your area, what kind of volunteers they are seeking and what the research involves. The site also has resources for patients. 2. U.S. National Library of Medicine – this federally-funded institute associated with the National Institute of Health has a database of hundreds of thousands of clinical trials being conducted throughout the United States. You can search by topic or by location. Learn more at www.clinicaltrials.gov. 3. Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation – an organization founded in 1946 that conducts biomedical research. OMRF researches human disorders including many age-related diseases, working to improve the health of the aging population. Studies cover Alzheimer’s disease, hearing and vision problems, autoimmune diseases, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and others. See current studies at www.omrf.org.

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) researches human disorders including many age-related diseases, working to improve the health of the aging population.

esearch is a critical component of any medical breakthrough, and people who are impacted by an illness, disability or genetic issue may be able to help advance knowledge by participating in a clinical trial. Those participants work with the medical and research communities to test the waters, so to speak, by offering researchers a chance to study their conditions. This process is called clinical research. Clinical research is a critical part of healthcare and has been at the forefront of topics this year with the development of a vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s the main way researchers find out if a new treatment – like a drug or procedure – is safe and effective. TAKING PART IN CLINICAL RESEARCH If you are a person who has experienced medical or physical issues, you may be interested in participating in a study of your condition.

There are both risks and benefits to participation, so you should discuss it with your physician and family before you seek out a trial. Older people are particularly important to clinical trials because they have special health needs, according to the National Institute on Aging. People of different ages, sexes, races and ethnicities often have different reactions to drugs, methodologies and devices, so all interested people should consider participating in research. There are two main parts to clinical research – observational studies and clinical trials, according to the National Institute of Health. TYPE OF STUDIES Observational studies help researchers understand a situation and develop possible tests for clinical trials. By observation, the professionals can find relationships between things that they cannot yet prove. In observational studies, they aren’t testing new drugs or treatments – they observe.

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4. Oklahoma State University – in addition to human trials, OSU’s veterinary medicine program looks at ways to help our pets at https://vetmed.okstate.edu. Current trials include histoplasmosis in dogs and cats, canine obesity and more. 5. Saint Francis Cancer Center – part of the Saint Francis Health System, this oncology research and treatment center is a hub for studies of various cancers. Based in Tulsa, they routinely seek volunteers to advance their research. Search for current studies at www.saintfrancis.com. 6. Vital Prospects Clinical Research Institute – a Tulsa-based research facility that specializes in innovative therapies for children and adult patients with an emphasis on Phases II-IV studies of respiratory diseases and allergic conditions. They seek participants from minority communities including Native Americans.

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Case studies focus on possible causes and risk factors. They are developed by documenting cases, often from anecdotal evidence. Ecological studies look at the rate of a disease or condition in specific groups within a geographical area, climate zone or even income level. A cross-sectional study chooses a snapshot in time that can highlight a common condition and potential factors. Case-control studies compare a group of people with a common issue to a group of people who don’t seem to be affected by that issue; and cohort studies which observe a larger group of people over time, some of whom may develop the disease or condition allowing researchers to find possible causes and risk factors for the disease. CLINICAL TRIALS After a hypothesis is developed, then clinical trials may begin. Researchers will test methods to prevent, detect or treat an illness or disability. These tests may include drugs, surgery, medical devices or improvements to existing treatments, but may also simply include methods to improve quality of life for those with chronic illnesses.

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Clinical trials usually involve four phases. In phase one, scientists test an experimental treatment on a group of fewer than 100 often healthy people to judge its safety and side effects and to find a positive treatment level. Phase II involves a group of maybe 100 to 300 people emphasizing effectiveness. This phase can last several years while data on the treatment for people with a certain disease or condition is gathered. These trials continue to study safety, including short-term side effects.

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Phase III clinical trials focus on proving whether a medical approach works among a group of several hundred subjects. During this phase, researchers gather more information about safety and effectiveness and study different populations and different dosages or treatments which may include combining with other drugs or methodologies. If the FDA agrees that the trial results are positive, it will approve the experimental drug or device for distribution. Phase IV takes place after the FDA approves a drug or device for broader use. During this phase, the device or drug's effectiveness and safety are still monitored within larger, more diverse populations, often into the thousands of participants. Sometimes, the side effects of a drug or treatment may not become clear until more people have taken it for a longer time.

WEIGHING THE BENEFITS According to www.centerwatch.com, you should also understand the credentials and experience of the staff and the facility involved in conducting the study. And ask questions like: • What is the study trying to find out? How long will it last? • Where is the trial being conducted? Hospital? Outpatient? • What treatments will be used and how? Possible risks, side effects, benefits? • How will my safety and privacy be monitored? What happens if I am harmed? • Will I be able to see my own doctor? Can I take my regular medicines while in the trial? • Do I have to pay for any part of the trial? • If I choose, can I opt to remain on this treatment even after termination of the trial?

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Simple Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe courtesy of AllRecipes

All About Squash Squash is a nutritional power-packed vegetable – high in vitamins A, B6 and C. Squash also contains the nutrients folate, magnesium, fiber, riboflavin, phosphorus and potassium. The harvest times are summer and fall, but they store so well they are available almost year around. The term winter squash came about during a time when foods were more challenging to purchase and store. “Good keepers” became known as winter squash if they could keep until December. Winter squash come in all shapes and sizes, and can be prepared as a sweet treat or a savory delight.

INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 gloves garlic, minced or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder • Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS: • Preheat oven to 400°F. • Toss butternut squash with olive oil and garlic or garlic powder in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange coated squash on a baking sheet. • Roast in preheated oven until squash is tender and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Calories: 177 calories • Carbohydrates: 30g Protein: 2.6g Fat: 7g • Makes 4 – ¾ cup servings

Winter squash, like butternut or spaghetti squash, can have a thick skin that is challenging to cut – but worth it! One tip is to make several slits through the skin with the tip of a sharp knife. Then you can microwave the squash on high for about 3 to 5 minutes. Cutting the steam vents into the squash will keep it from exploding in your microwave. Microwaving squash softens the skin and makes it easier to cut.

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Recipe courtesy of www.FiveHeartHome.com INGREDIENTS: • 2 medium yellow squash • Garlic salt and black pepper • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS: • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking pan sheet with foil (spray with nonstick cooking spray) or parchment paper. • Wash and dry squash, and then cut each one into ¼ thick slices. Arrange the squash slices on the prepared pan, with little or no space between them. Lightly sprinkle the squash with garlic salt and black pepper. Use a small spoon to spread a thin layer of Parmesan cheese on each slice of squash. • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until Parmesan melts and turns light golden brown. Serve immediately.

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INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup peanut, almond, cashew or sunflower butter • 1 cup white sugar or brown sugar • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla • Colored sugar sprinkles INSTRUCTIONS: • Preheat oven to 350°F. • Mix all ingredients together. • Drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet. • Flatten in a crisscross pattern with fork – dip fork in water to keep from sticking to cookies. • Bake 8 to 11 minutes until cookies are set. • Remove from oven, leave on cookie sheets for 5 minutes. • Sprinkle with colored sugar sprinkles, if desired.

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Rules and dates vary by state, so contact your election board to confirm. Find links at www.usps.com/votinginfo. Request your mail-in ballot (often called an “absentee” ballot) at least 15 days before Election Day. Once received, follow the instructions or call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 for assistance. Add postage to the return envelope (two first-class stamps are recommended) and place it in your mailbox or drop it off at the post office.

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A Tulsa Couple Takes On the Mission of Forgiving Medical Debt Every day 79,000,000 Americans must choose between paying their medical bills and needs like food and shelter, according to RIP Medical Debt. The nonprofit organization says 66% of all U.S. bankruptcies are tied to medical debt issues, and 25% of all U.S. credit card debt is from medical expenses. The organization's mission is buying medical debt at a deep discount and canceling it for people experiencing poverty or other hardships. They pinpoint households with incomes less than two times the federal poverty level guidelines.

A Tulsa Man Restores Leon Russell's Studio On Grand Lake When Tulsan Rick Huskey purchased Leon Russell’s old place on Grand Lake back in 1991, little did he realize it would turn into a 30-year project. Huskey was shopping for a lake house when he discovered the property was for sale. The compound included Russell’s recording studio, a hallowed place for music aficionados. Back in the ‘70s, some of the biggest names in music history recorded in that space. A musician himself, as well as a Leon Russell fan, Huskey appreciated the history. Russell, along with musicians like J.J. Cale, is credited with creating the “Tulsa Sound,” a shuffling, rhythmic blend of multiple musical styles that became popular with legends like Eric Clapton. However, back in the early ‘90s, the then 30-year-old Huskey was busy developing his chiropractic practice, and the purchase price seemed out of reach. Nevertheless, with the help of a friend in real estate, Huskey closed the deal and began a decades-long labor of love caring for and rebuilding the property. Eventually, with the encouragement of folks like the Hanson brothers and Teresa Knox, who owns and is renovating Russell’s Church Studio at 3rd & Trenton, Huskey rebuilt the studio. In February of this year, a group of 20 Tulsa musicians recorded "Back to Paradise: A Tulsa Tribute to Okie Music" at Huskey’s place. The album features 17 songs by Russell and other beloved Oklahoma musicians. It was released on Tulsa’s nonprofit Horton Records label last month to much critical acclaim both in the U.S. and abroad. The record honors both the music in general and the studio that was part of that history. “The project was a great way for me to reopen the studio,” Huskey said. “I’m so glad I did all of this [renovation]. It’s not a moneymaker for me. It’s for preserving the history of what happened here.” For more information, visit www.grandlakestudio.com. by Julie Wenger Watson 34

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Tulsans Mark and Mona Whitmire led the RIP Medical Debt campaign in Tulsa County, forgiving qualified medical debt for the entire county, the Tulsa World reported. Many of the patients had been struggling with the debt for years and had paid substantial amounts toward their bills. “Tulsa couple Mark and Mona Whitmire committed an incredible act of service and kindness for Oklahomans this week by raising $28 million to wipe out medical debt for 28,321 families. This is the #OklahomaStandard,” U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe posted on Facebook.

People donated from $10 to $10,000 with the Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation contributing the highest amount in a $242,000 grant. World reporter Ginnie Graham said families in 11 cities including Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Leonard and Mounds, had their debts erased. Mona Whitmire said the Tulsa County campaign was one of only a few across the country to reach 100% of debt abatement. The Whitmires are continuing the Tulsa County Medical Debt Campaign with the goal of paying off qualified debt annually.

Hospitality House of Tulsa CEO is Named ‘Brawny Giant’ Hospitality House of Tulsa founder, President and CEO Toni Moore was honored by The Brawny® Brand as part of their Brawny® Giants Initiative. The program recognizes people who are making a difference in their communities and are going above and beyond to help others. Hospitality House provides lodging, meals, transportation and spiritual support to families of patients who must travel into Tulsa for medical treatment when the pandemic hit and most employees were sent home in March. Moore and another employee moved into the facility for a month to ensure guests could continue to be served during the shutdown. The “Brawny® Giant” honor came with a donation of $3,000 and 1,500 rolls of paper towels to Hospitality House of Tulsa. The load of four pallets of paper towels was delivered on Hospitality House’s  14-year anniversary, and the supplies will be used in the 13 family suites that house out-of-town families traveling to Tulsa for medical care.  Hospitality House of Tulsa has served about 6,800 families since opening its doors in 2006. The organization provides a home away from home for families with a patient in any Tulsa-area hospital, regardless of age or diagnosis, as well as outpatients with their caregiver. Each year, 25,000 people travel to Tulsa for inpatient hospital care. Both large and small in-kind donations of household items, like Brawny® paper towels, help keep each family suite stocked with the necessities for families in need. For more information on how to be a part of Hospitality House, including the house needs list, visit  www.hhtulsa.org.

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Noteworthy EVENTS TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND MOTIVATE!

Help United Way and LIFE Senior Services 'Fill the Pantry’ The Tulsa Area United Way and LIFE Senior Services

are joining forces on 2020's final Day of Caring October 9 to collect non-perishable food items to “Fill the Pantry” of low-income senior housing communities in Tulsa and the surrounding area.

According to the Meals on Wheels website, 7.1 million seniors live in poverty on an income of $234 a week or less. After housing, utilities and medical expenses, very little is left for food. "Food insecurity has always been an issue for older adults with lower incomes. COVID-19 has made the problem worse,” said Eileen Bradshaw, president and CEO of LIFE Senior Services. “We are excited to partner with the United Way on this event and to hopefully fill some of that need in the greater Tulsa area. Our goal is to fill the pantries of 17 apartment communities that are home to more than 700 low-income older adults.” The event is designed to be drive-thru so people will not need to leave their cars. LIFE staff and volunteers will be following COVID-19 safety procedures including wearing masks. Each driver is also asked to wear a mask. Suggested food donations include canned tuna and chicken, canned fruits and vegetables (single-serve preferred); non- or low-sugar cereals; instant oatmeal; non-refrigerated pudding and Jello cups; peanut butter and jellies; rice, pasta and pasta sauces.

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Friday, October 9 •10 a.m. – 2 p.m. • LIFE Senior Services, Central location 5950 East 31st St., Tulsa 74135 • Kenosha Landing (Vintage Housing) 2602 W. Oakland Pl., Broken Arrow 74012 • Pioneer Village (Vintage Housing) 315 S Birch St., Jenks 74037

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Get Your Absentee Ballot Notarized Safely at LIFE's Drive-thru Event LIFE Senior Services will hold two nocontact drive-thru events to safely notarize absentee ballots for the November 3 presidential election. Because of COVID-19 and the high voter turnout that is expected, LIFE Senior Services strongly encourages older adults to vote by absentee ballot through the mail. At the end of August, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt extended the State of Emergency due to COVID-19 which automatically kicked in the special absentee ballot provisions for the November 3 election. After you complete your paper

ballot, it must be either notarized or mailed in with a copy of your Oklahoma driver’s license or your voter registration card. Because of the risk of stolen mail and identity theft, LIFE encourages older adults to have their absentee ballots notarized. Your bank or tag agency should be able to notarize your ballot at no charge. Or, LIFE Senior Services is offering free drive-thru notary services for you. LIFE’s drive-thru notary services will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 13 –15 and 20 – 22 at LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster. Volunteer notaries wearing masks and gloves will be at the Southminster porte-cochere one block west of Peoria on East 35th Place. Now is the time to apply for an absentee ballot. If you have questions about voter registration or absentee ballots, or would like assistance applying for an absentee ballot, call LIFE's SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000. Once the ballot is notarized, it must be either hand-delivered by you no later than Monday, November 2 or mailed and received by your County Election Board no later than 7 p.m. on November 3 when the polls close. It’s a good idea to mail your ballot at least one week in advance of the election. The Tulsa County Election Board is located at 555 N. Denver Ave. in Tulsa. For more information about voting in the November 3 election, see page 7.

National RX Take Back Day The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is holding Rx Take Back events at locations throughout the greater metro area from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, October 24. Clean out your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of your unused, expired and unneeded prescriptions at any of the locations below. • News On 6 – 303 N. Boston Ave. • Reasor’s Foods – 7114 S. Sheridan, 3915 S. Peoria and 4904 E. 41st St. • Walgreens – 1438 N. Lewis Ave.

• The M.e.t. Recycling Center – 3495 S. Sheridan Rd. • Sand Springs Police Department – 100 E. Broadway St. in Sand Springs In 2019, the October Take Back Day brought in almost 442 tons of unused or expired prescription medication and vape devices nationally. In Oklahoma, 2,194 pounds were collected by 28 law enforcement agencies at 34 different sites. The DEA reports that proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment. Many communities prohibit residents flushing medicines down the sink or toilet out of concern over the trace levels of drug residues found in rivers, lakes and community drinking water supplies. If you’d like to volunteer at one of the local drop-off sites, contact GaryAnn at RSVP at garyann@rsvptulsa.org.

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SHARE YOUR TIME & TALENT To submit a volunteer opportunity, contact Kristen Harris at kharris@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000, ext. 1207.

LIFE Senior Services needs volunteer notaries for a free no-contact, drive-thru notary service for absentee ballots prior to the November 3 elections. The drive-thru service will be held October 13-15 and 20-22 at LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster on 35th Place just one block west of Peoria. For details, contact Carol at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1219 or ccarter@LIFEseniorservices.org. The Salvation Army is already gearing up for the holiday season and has several volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are needed for several jobs and locations. • Christmas Registration – September 16 through October 2, Monday – Friday. Five volunteers needed per shift. Volunteers will assist people with registering for the Angel Tree from 9 a.m. to noon and noon to 3 p.m. Computer, phone and customer service skills are requested. • Woodland Hills Mall Angel Tree – Help donors “adopt” an angel! Bring your smile to the Angel Tree with shifts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., November 7 through December 12. • Kettle Donation Counting – Counting donations that come from bell ringers and kettles. November 9 through December 24, Monday – Friday beginning at 9 a.m. You may stay as long as you would like. Four to six volunteers needed per day. Contact Charity at charity.mitchell@uss.salvationarmy.org or (918) 587-7801, ext. 113. Strict COVID-19 guidelines are in place for each activity including wearing masks, social distancing and sanitized workstations. 2020 DEA National Rx Take Back Day is Saturday, October 24. Help is needed from 9:45 a.m. to noon and noon to 2:10 p.m. at several locations in the Tulsa area. For a complete list, please see the Noteworthy column on page 36. PPE will not be provided, but is required for Tulsa events and is suggested for the others if you feel more comfortable. You will have minimal contact with the public as you will be receiving meds and putting them in a container provided. Volunteers will be outside under a pop-up tent. It’s suggested volunteers bring a lawn chair and a bottled water. Contact GaryAnn for more info at garyann@rsvptulsa.org. The Arthritis Foundation Tulsa is looking for a leadership board member. All local leadership board members play a strong and active role in volunteer recruitment, fundraising and mission delivery. Leadership board members meet monthly at dates and times determined by the board. Additional committee meetings as needed. Past leadership experience, passion for supporting those living with arthritis and fundraising experience preferred. Contact Kris Falvo at (405) 400-8704 or kfalvo@arthritis.org. Pause4Paws needs pet lovers who can foster pets while their owners are in the hospital or treatment center for medical or mental health reasons. All pets are screened, vaccinated and spayed or neutered before being placed in foster care. Pets are returned to their owners once they are out of treatment. This is a great way to volunteer without ever leaving your house. For more info, contact Cindy Webb at cindy@pause4pawsok.org or (918) 829-9811. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

There is no better exercise for the heart than reaching down and lifting others up. – John Holmes The American Red Cross is looking for Disaster Recovery Casework volunteers. Help victims of disasters get on the path to recovery by conducting phone interviews, assessing qualifications for direct client assistance, documenting the services provided, assisting with recovery planning, and providing information and referrals to other community partners. Volunteers will work and train from home. For more info contact Marama at (539) 777-3441 or marama.baylesraleigh@redcross.org. Chandler Park Community Center needs distance learning tutors at 6500 W. 21st St., Tulsa. Distance learning tutors will work with students in grades K-6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. assisting with schoolwork including English, Math, Reading, Science and Social studies. Groups will not exceed 20 people, and social distancing and other COVID procedures will be in place. This will be ongoing until the students are able to return to their physical classrooms. Previous teaching experience is required. Contact Caroline at (918) 591-6053 or cstorjohann@tulsacounty.org. Owasso Community Resources is looking for help picking up, packing and loading food into car trunks. They can also use pantry organization help. Help is needed Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Any shift of 2-3 hours). Contact Randy Cowling, (918) 272-4969 or randy@owassohelps.org. Caring Community Friends, Sapulpa’s largest food pantry and emergency assistance agency at 12 W. Burnham Ave., has a variety of volunteer opportunities including helping in the Food Pantry, Senior Food Distribution, Shopper’s Choice, Book and Snack mobile or the community garden. For specific info call (918) 224-6464 or go to www.caringcommunityfriends.org/volunteer-info. Cancer Treatment Centers of America is looking for volunteers to make homemade greeting cards for patients to use when writing home to their families. Cards can be mailed to Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Attention: Caramie Miskelly, 10109 East 79th St., Tulsa, OK 74133 or dropped by the front lobby desk to Caramie’s attention. Pathways is now offering student mentoring programs virtually. Volunteers meet with students online via Zoom for 30 minutes each week to work on math, reading and life skills. Pathways provides all of the materials and training, and a Pathways member is on each call to help every step of the way. Interested volunteers should contact Katie Groke at (918) 859-0060 or kgrok@pathways.org. Oklahoma Blood Institute is seeking volunteers in several different areas, including administration, bag labeling, T-shirt packing for blood drives and taking temperatures. Strict COVID-19 guidelines will be in place. The office is near 81st and Yale. Contact Ashley Bell at (918) 703-4819 or ashley.bell@obi.org.

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telemedicine visits. Respite care was provided to give relief to caregivers to allow them to decompress and be at their best to continue to provide care for their loved ones.

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The LIFE PACE team conducts weekly wellness checks to not only screen participants for COVID symptoms, but also to make sure their needs are met. For those that needed COVID testing, not only was testing provided, but also in-home testing, as well as assessments to minimize risks to the participant and others. Additional and ongoing training was provided to staff on disinfecting procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

BY ADRIAN ROLLE, LIFE PACE INTAKE MANAGER

2020 has been an unprecedented year. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed every aspect of our daily lives. With these changes, there sometimes has to be some creative and innovative thinking. Probably no area has been more challenged by the pandemic than that of caring for vulnerable senior adults. LIFE PACE – A Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly – is an alternative to nursing home care. LIFE PACE serves those who are 55 or older, live in the eligible service area, meet a certain level of care as determined by a registered nurse and are able to live safely in their home with PACE services. With so many changes surrounding how we work with participants to keep them as safe as possible, it is the uniqueness of the PACE model, and its highly adaptable approach to care, that sets it apart from other care models. LIFE PACE participants are served in their homes, and usually, at the PACE Center, which offers primary and specialty care, transportation to medical appointments, medication coverage, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, social work, in-home support, dietary counseling and adult day health services.

At the height of the pandemic, LIFE's Adult Day health was shut down. In response, LIFE PACE shifted to provide additional care for participants in the home. Those that would normally have meals at adult day health had meals delivered to their homes. Personal care aides were provided for those who needed companionship and supervision. Aides delivered packets of activities that they could do with participants to keep them active and engaged. Additional counseling was provided to those in need. Social media was used to offer live exercise programs and provided virtual tours of museums and other local attractions. These changes alone were not enough. Because many LIFE PACE participants fall into high-risk categories for COVID infection, new clinical approaches were needed. LIFE PACE developed a COVID Task Force that met regularly to discuss the dynamic conditions of the pandemic, as well as communicating weekly with various government agencies, to develop processes to adapt to the changing environment. Many medical appointments are conducted by telemedicine, so participants could stay in the safety of their homes. Nurses made more home visits to supervise medications and assist with

Now, as things begin to re-open, LIFE PACE continues to adapt. Adult day health has opened with limited capacity, ensuring that social distancing practices can be maintained. Screenings and temperature checks are done at each entry point, and masks are required for all participants and staff. Enhanced cleaning and sanitation practices are done at regular intervals throughout the day. Some of the activities in adult day health are done through Zoom meetings with outside organizations to provide fun and engaging games for participants. It is this hands-on approach based on individualized patient attention and the adaptability of this model of care that makes LIFE PACE unique from every other long-term care option. LIFE PACE provides medical and personal care in the home to help participants stay independent for as long as possible. Additionally, LIFE PACE relies on forming vital partnerships with caregivers, allowing families to be actively engaged in their loved one’s care. The LIFE PACE team provides the helping hands so important to the health and well-being of aging adults. LIFE PACE participants are personally cared for by an interdisciplinary team, which includes a LIFE PACE physician, as well as specialists from a panel of LIFE PACE providers. Coordinated healthcare is the core of LIFE PACE. Each participant has a team of medical experts dedicated to providing personalized healthcare. The common-sense proactive approach that the LIFE PACE team uses to provide medical care and support services helps keep people in their homes so that they can be near friends and family. As a welcome alternative to costly in-home or institutional care, LIFE PACE may be the perfect care solution for you and your family. For more information, visit www.LIFEPACE.org.

Learn more about the LIFE PACE program by calling (918) 949-9969 or visit www.LIFEPACE.org Recognized as a Medicare & Medicaid Program

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Bunkering With Books Family Stories We are all shaped by our upbringing, and the famous are no exception. Meet two strong men, and learn more about the families and environments that produced them. BY CONNIE CRONLEY Let’s talk about family stories, fathers and sons, apples falling near the tree, memoirs and tributes, and most of all, strong male figures. Just as all new books are not good, not all good books are new. After reading the August obituaries of quintessential New York journalist Pete Hamill, I went to my personal library to pull out his small book (5 inches by 7 inches, 187 pages) “Why Sinatra Matters,” a national best seller published in 1998. The book was reissued in 2015 with a new introduction by the author. After rereading it, I am of the opinion that this is not just a good book, this is a masterpiece of biography. The first half of the book is less about the singer (his career, his fall, his comeback) than about the place and time that shaped him—immigration (parents from Italy) which spawned racism, Depression and Prohibition in New Jersey, World War II—a younger, tougher America. He was a lonely, only child in a neighborhood of big families. As a singer, Sinatra became the voice of urban loneliness. Hamill knew Sinatra, and he knew the territory. Hamill was the Brooklyn-born child of Irish immigrants himself (parents from Belfast.) Like Sinatra, he, too, was a high school dropout and thrived in the world of saloons, wise guys, sportswriters, celebrities, too much drink and too many women. He is at the top of his game in this book. For Sinatra aficionados, there’s a section on his technique and a riff on Nelson Riddle, the singer’s greatest arranger. “Ava taught him how to sing a torch song,” Riddle said, referring to Ava Gardner. “She taught him the hard way.” Both Hamill and Sinatra lived in a world of sports figures, colored by sports terms. They knew about prizefighters. When a fighter was knocked down, Hamill writes, “Second-raters www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Pete Hamill was a quintessential New York journalist, novelist and essayist.

stayed down and took the count. The great one always got up. Sinatra got up.” I was so charmed by this book, I bought Hamill’s memoir “A Drinking Life.” It reminded me of a tougher, male version of Betty Smith’s classic, semi-autobiographical novel “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” published in 1943. Hamill fought his way out of a poor Irish tenement and away from a drunken father he loved to become a celebrated journalist and novelist. All of his life, the culture of drink was part of manliness, celebration, mourning, friendship, bar fights and New York newspaper newsrooms. After decades of hard drinking, he quit drinking cold turkey. “Why?” someone asked him. “I have no talent for it,” he replied. What a great memoir. A life, one reviewer said, of “gusto, grace and without apology.” These two fine books are sagas of begets. The era, the family, the neighborhood all beget the child who begets... LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | October 2020

Two Tulsa women turn a talent for quilting and the desire to help others into a nonprofit that wraps hurting children in comfort and warmth. BY LARRY THOMLINSON

haron Bethel, 75, a retired legal secretary, stood at the kitchen counter in her home in the historic White City section of Tulsa, looking at the Tulsa World headline dated July 14, 2019: "Oklahoma Leads the Nation in Childhood Trauma." “Well, at least,” she said, “it has to be better today than when I was young.” Sharon, a product of early child abuse, formed the nonprofit Tulsa Quilts for Kids (TQK) in 2006, with friend Beth McDaniel. At the time, Beth was a medical coder at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Their goal was to aide in comforting not only sick children but those suffering childhood traumas as a result of domestic violence. Together they began creating quilts for children at Saint Francis Children’s Hospital, which opened in 1995. Word spread. Hospital volunteers, known as The Pink Ladies, began supplying quilting materials to TQK. “Many of the Ladies even designed and created full-size quilts," said Sharon. Between 2015 and 2019, TQK has, along with contributions from volunteer quilters throughout Oklahoma, donated thousands of quilts each year to Saint Francis Children’s Hospital. “We also donate to Tulsa’s Domestic Violence Intervention Service and the Tulsa Child Abuse Network,” Sharon said.

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“These organizations deal with abused children removed from their home each year, many without even a change of clothes, due to drugrelated crimes or domestic abuse.” “All materials and monetary donations to TQK go straight to designing and creating quilts," she said. Sharon began making quilts as a child. “With the help of my Grandma Bertha, I started around age 7, creating art with different themes for the quilts. She taught me intricate sewing techniques. Quilting became my hobby through most of my youth and early adult life.” Sharon admits quilting has become “a lifelong love affair.” How do quilts differ from blankets? Quilting is stitching together layers of batting and fabric. Batting is material that provides cushioning and the insulation of warmth. A quilt is not a quilt without batting. The word quilt comes from the Latin word, "‘culcita," meaning stuffed mattress, sack or cushion. European crusaders wore quilted garments under their armor for comfort, warmth and protection during the 12th century. By the late 17th century and more so today, quilting is accepted as American folk art. In the United States, over 25 magazines nationwide are devoted strictly to quilting. “Quilts provide not only comfort but visual warmth to a bedroom," Sharon said. "The bright colors create joy, bringing smiles to children, as well as adults. Quilts are created with various colorful themes. Kids love games,” she added with a smile. “Example: animals of various sizes and colors are weaved into themes. Their faces light up, smiling, giggling as we encourage them to find the dinosaurs, musical instruments, guitars, or the piano, and even space ships!” Sharon credits much of TQK’s nearly 15 years of success to Beth. “She never met a stranger. She was a real go-getter! Everyone liked her, and she was great with the children and their parents, along with the doctors and hospital staff, and especially with the Pink Ladies,” she said.

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Sharon is aware of not only the sick but the abused. Raised in a home with an alcoholic father, she dealt with verbal abuse and understood the emotional wounds of children from broken homes. “In my house there was constant arguing, yelling and doors being slammed. But we were fortunate in one way. To escape the turmoil at home, Mother and I spent many weekends at the Casa Loma Hotel in Tulsa. The desk clerk knew us by name. As soon as we walked in the door, they already had a room saved for us.” Shortly after the inception of TQK in 2006, Sharon and Beth began holding quilting workshops three times a year on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshops are free and are held at different fabric stores in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Quilting kits along with lunch are provided. Sharon said they welcome new quilters as well as experienced ones. “Two of our devoted quilters usually bring their original 1940s miniature Singer sewing machines to the workshops.” Carolyn Brase, noted Oklahoma artist and frequent Tulsa Quilts for Kids workshop attendee, summed up the art of quilting: "Quilting is free form art, in a more tactical manner.” Those interested in Tulsa Quilts for Kids can visit them on Facebook or at www.tulsaquiltsforkids.org.

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t a research center tucked away in the hallways of the University of Oklahoma’s Schusterman Center campus in Tulsa, educators are busily – and quietly – working to change the world. The Hope Research Center is directed by Dr. Chan Hellman, psychologist, professor and author. He and fellow hope advocates work to teach others how to channel the power of hope into actions that improve lives. It may sound like a feel-good philosophy, but the professor is quick to say hope is not a form of wishful thinking but a force that can help us reach our goals. Demonstrated by the results of nearly 2,000 studies, hope can be measured – and it can be increased by intentional strategies, he said. “What we know from the science of hope is that hope is the single best predictor of well-being, of our ability to thrive,” Hellman said. “Hope is about action – our ability to identify goals that we have and to be able to find the strategies to achieve them.”

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"What we know from the science of hope is that hope is the single best predictor of well-being, of our ability to thrive. Hope is about action – our ability to identify goals that we have and to be able to find the strategies to achieve them.” – Dr. Chan Hellman, Director of the Hope Research Center

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The scientists at the Hope Research Center work with trauma victims – including abused children – to show them how to harness excitement about the future into pathways that lead to desired goals. Hellman said they’ve proven many times that a person can transition from despair to hope even after repeated failures. The coronavirus pandemic has brought some unique challenges to vulnerable older adults who may be feeling a loss of hope and the effects of isolation, the OU professor acknowledged. Social isolation can be harmful under normal circumstances. Loss of mobility due to aging combined with fear of catching a potentially fatal disease can make the way even harder to navigate. “During adversity, short-term goal setting is more effective than longterm,” he said. “Hope begets hope. Knowing I got through yesterday gives me strength that I can get through today.” COVID-19 has blocked some of the pathways older adults may normally use to create their desired lifestyles. Lunch in a favorite restaurant with friends may be a risk you’re no longer willing to take. Volunteer work that once brought meaning and satisfaction is on indefinite hold. Regular trips to the gym, the senior center or the bowling alley have been postponed. In some cases, cherished family members must be avoided or seen under limited circumstances. “With hope, you can look for and find alternate pathways,” Dr. Hellman said. “We start by helping people clarify and set meaningful goals. We work with them and help them with the planning process. “If I want to get connected with a group of people because I’ve been living in near isolation, what is the first step I have to take today? Perhaps I have to set up a Zoom account. We have to find new ways – sometimes new and creative ways – of getting and staying connected.” Hope helps people look for and find alternative pathways to achieving the goals and lifestyles they want. Hellman suggested looking for “hope heroes,” the people in your life who are finding creative and unique ways to achieve their goals. “For instance, people who made a lot of masks for others,” he said. “Suddenly what they are doing is giving them purpose. They have a role to play, and they’re helping other people. That’s the social connectedness piece that increases our well-being.” As director of the Hope Research Center, Hellman can draw on his own background to prove how role models can make a difference. He was raised by parents whose challenges with drugs and mental health issues eventually left him homeless and on his own while still a young teenager. He was contemplating ending his own life when a high school teacher sat next to him on a bench, leaned over and said, “Chan, you’re going to be okay.” “He showed me that I mattered,” Hellman said. “Ultimately, it is one of the leading reasons I didn’t end my life in that time frame.”

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Medicare Open Enrollment Q & A Thursday, October 1 • 2 p.m. In 2019, the Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE saved Medicare beneficiaries in northeastern Oklahoma more than $1.9 million in prescription drug costs by providing accurate and objective information. Channing Rutherford, MAP supervisor, will discuss the upcoming open enrollment period (October 15 – December 7) and answer your questions during this Facebook live. Q & A with SeniorLine Fridays, October 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 4 p.m. Aging services specialists from LIFE’s SeniorLine are ready to answer your questions and share strategies and resources to meet your needs. Sarah Tronnier will be live on Facebook Friday afternoons with encouragement and information. Be ready with questions when you join. Get Spooky with LIFE Crafts Wednesdays, October 7 & 21 • 4 p.m. LIFE Senior Services Director of Administration Roxanne King says why buy it when you can have fun making it yourself ? This month, Roxanne will have some Halloween crafting ideas you can enjoy on your own or with your grandkids. Join her on Facebook twice in October. LIFE PACE Lunch & Learn Tuesday, October 20 • 12 p.m. LIFE PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly that provides assistance for eligible adults so they can remain independent in their homes. Hear from Adrian Rolle, intake manager, about the range of medical and other services LIFE PACE has to offer.

A few years ago, the professor ran into his hope hero and was able to thank him. The teacher had no memory of the incident, Hellman said with a laugh. “Each and every one of us has no earthly idea of the impact we’re having on those around us. Just those little moments that confirm to someone that they matter. It has the power to transform their lives. Imagine what we could accomplish if we did that intentionally,” he said. Educators at the Hope Research Center also work with social service organizations, the legal system, public schools and businesses to teach others how to use the science of hope to meet client needs, help children and improve corporate culture and practices. Learn more at www.chanhellman.com or read “Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life,” available on Amazon. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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PEOPLE & PLACES

GaryAnn Tomkalski, programs director for RSVP, delivers more than 450 masks to Sand Springs Community Services for distribution to students through Sand Springs schools.

A volunteer for Hospitality House delivers newsletters.

The Schulz family donated Party the Penguin to Forest Hills. Jim and Ann Schulz bought Party at a fundraiser for the Tulsa Zoo. Pictured are Jim, Tracy and Shaney Schulz and Kelly Dwardy.

RSVP volunteers Shirleyanne Johnson with her therapy dog Sarah and Jamee Markert are primed and ready to notarize absentee ballots.

Masked guests at Philbrook enjoy walking the gorgeous grounds.

RSVP notary volunteer Cheryl Hinds assists a voter in the drive thru notary event.

Rodney Bones, a resident at Saint Simeonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, enjoys a window visit with his family.

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AUTO REPAIR

Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locally-owned and - operated with over 40 years of auto repair experience. We perform all types of vehicle repair, from computer and electrical problems to engine and transmission overhauls. ASE Certified mechanics.Open six days a week, with towing provided. Call Gary (918) 832-7072.

BIBLE STUDY

Weekly Bible Reading Session Join us in reading, explaining and discussing the bible on Friday nights 7:00 p.m. CST and 8:00 p.m. EST. Questions are always welcome. Perfect for those who cannot get out of the house. Call (918) 872-1400.

CARPET CLEANING

ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning Senior and caregiver discounts. Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning. Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and restretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Veteran owned and operated. Call Thomas Fink, owner/ technician, for free estimate (918) 636-6303.

CEMETERY LOTS

Floral Haven - Good Buy Veteran Spaces Two spaces in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Veterans Field of Honor Extension II, Lot # 635-C, Spaces 1 & 2. Asking $2102.00 total for both, plus buyer pays deed transfer fee to cemetery. Call (918) 251-0967. Please leave message or e-mail jerryrubyzimmerman@gmail.com. Garden of Prayer at Floral Haven Two lots available in Floral Haven Garden of Prayer. Lot 96A 1&2. Valued at $6,900 each and asking $5,000 for both. Willing to negotiate. Call (918) 694-8313. Memorial Park Cemetery Two Single Spaces Two single spaces which are not close together. Section 9A, Lot 35, Space 6. Section 21, Lot 212, Space 1. Asking $1200 each. Contact Ron at ron.cleveland1947@gmail.com or call (417) 793-0743. Priced to Sell In Memorial Park 4 Spaces at Memorial Park Section 35, Lot 288. Retail Value $2,850 each. Will sell for $2,550

each or all 4 spaces for $9,000. Call (479) 643-2457 or email judithblazer@msn.com. Spaces at Memorial Park Multiple spaces for sale. Section 34, Lot 416. No burials there and no markers. Current value is $2,200/ea. Will sell for $1,900/ ea. If interested, contact Cindy Taylor at Oxley.Plots@gmail. com or (281) 990-6223. Two Spaces in Memorial Park Cemetery Lots 757 in Section 14, Spaces 1 & 2. These lots are conveniently close to the entrance of Memorial Park Cemetery, at 51st Street. Chapel bells ringing throughout the day creating a tranquil atmosphere. $1,550 each, reduced from $1,870. Maps of grounds available at office. Call (918) 520-7623.

COMPUTER SERVICES

Does Technology Frustrate You? Honest, patient, ethical help with your pc, router, wifi, cell phone, email, streaming, camera, password recovery, etc. 30 years of IT experience in Tulsa. Special rates for seniors. References available. Call or email Carmen Armstrong. Carmstrongva@gmail.com or call (918) 688-7453.

DAYTIME CARE Daytime Care For Older Loved Ones LIFE’s Adult Day Health offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. For more information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Health at (918) 664-9000.

ESTATE SALES

2MS Estate Sales ...Tulsa’s Finest! Downsizing? Estate Liquidation? Let us take the worry away and Maximize your return. No out of pocket expense. We specialize in senior transitions, with over 20 years in the senior housing market. My team includes realtors, moving company, senior housing and attorneys if needed. Please contact Michelle Reed(918) 691-5893 or Atulsa@aol.com also Facebook 2MSestatesalestulsa for a Free consultation.

FINANCIAL/INSURANCE

Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior

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Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009. Need A New Medicare Plan? The Medicare Supplement Store at Promenade Mall is your “One-Stop-Shop” for Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans, & Drug Plans. We can give you a quote from top-rated carriers like: Aetna, Blue Cross, Humana, GlobalHealth, UnitedHealthCare, Mutual of Omaha and others. For information, call Bob Archer today (918) 814-5550.

GARDENING/LAWN CARE

AAA Lawns & More Total lawn care. Leaf removal. Gutter cleaning, fence repair and new installation available. Stump grinding and small tree work. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. eteran-owned. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299. Green Hibiscus Lawn & Garden Services Scheduled garden maintenance (weeding, planting, mulching). Garden bed design and installation. Hedge & shrub trimming. Tree pruning & removal. Leaf clean up. Hauling green debris. Call Charles (918) 636-0298. Kimble Davis Tree Company Family-owned and operated. Specializing in all aspects of tree care: restoration, pruning/ thinning, removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming, firewood available. Serving Tulsa for 25 years. References. Member BBB. Insured. ISA certified arborist. Check us out at www.kdtreeco.com. Call Kimble at (918) 853-5383. Mower Repair / Maintenance All brands – Riders, ZTR's, Walk-behinds, UTV’s / ATV’s. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869. New Season Lawn & Tree LLC Now accepting new customers. Fall clean-up available. Mowing, trimming, leaf and debris removal, fence line trim/cleanup, leaf mulching, flower beds. Tree pruning/thinning and removal. Shrub and hedge trimming/ shaping of all sizes. Pressure Washing driveway, decks, siding. ISA Certified Arborist. Fully insured with verified references. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates.Call Todd (918) 639-2262. www.newseasonlawnandtree.com.

HOME REPAIR/REMODELING A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements. Whether you’re making overdue repairs, sprucing up your home and garden, or optimizing your home’s “sale-ability” potential, call Joe Surowiak with A Handy Helping Hand. Professional results. Competitive rates. (918) 520-0333. Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 20th year serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/ trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394. Big C’s Plumbing Services Your one stop Plumbing Shop! Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now. Bumgartner Plumbing Licensed, with over 30 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour. No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. # 82750. (918) 355-4747. Burton Painting Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes. Decks, fences, cabinets and floors. Free estimates. 30+ years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured. (918) 378-2858. Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded. Honest and reliable service for over 30 years. Competitive rates. Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Family-owned and operated. (918) 437-8101.

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CLASSIFIEDS Doc J’s Heat and Air LLC We install, replace and repair all brands of quality heating and air-conditioning equipment. Our contractor has over 25 yrs. of experience. Your comfort is our business. Contact us today for a service appt or free estimate for a HVAC system. Senior discounts on services. Call (918) 921-4240, docj@docjsheatandair.com Free Storm Inspection Do you have a leaky roof? Call for free inspection/emergency tarp service. Small roof repair free for seniors. We provide patient, honest and ethical help through any insurance claims. Call Brian Morris at (918) 734-4444. Proof Construction, 1924 W. Albany St., Broken Arrow. Other services include patios, outdoor kitchens, etc. Handyman & Construction Services 30 Years Experience! All Handicap Accessories - grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors. Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig (918) 892-4168. Housecleaning Solutions & Junk Removal House cleaning, junk removal, furniture moving, clean-ups, hauling, tree trimming. Free estimates. Senior discount. Call Darrell for all your housecleaning and junk removal needs. (918) 644-1776. Home Improvement and Windows We offer custom manufactured tilt-in windows and doors. Open your blinds and drapes because no heat will come in. Make every room comfortable and lower your utility bills! We also offer room remodeling, painting, electrical, flooring and plumbing. 10% senior & military discount. Credit cards accepted. Call Richard Johnson at (918) 261-9999. New Season Junk Removal LLC Commercial and Residential removal of furniture, yard waste, appliances, construction waste. We will dispose of hot tubs, mattresses, and e-waste. Disposal and Recycling of televisions and refrigerators available. Cleanouts include foreclosure clean outs and garage clean outs. Fully Insured. Discounts available for senior citizens, military, first responders. Call Todd at (918) 639-2262 or email

Same Day Services Light Hauling /Light Moving – help you rearrange room furniture, lawns-grass mowing/ small paint jobs/cleanup/ fence repair/light construction/sheet rock tile repair – We are honest dependable. References. Call (918) 313-5230. Scrap Metal Haul Off Free haul off/pick up of appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, hot water tanks and any scrap metal. Call John at (918) 313-4405.

HOUSING

OVERJOYED NOT OVERWHELMED Some days you want to move, and others, not so much. OVERWHELMED with the process? Let a Certified Senior Housing Specialist (CSHP) guide you through the entire process. One call, One Company, DONE! Licensed and Bonded and BBB Member. Mature Transitions Of Tulsa (918) 973-1350 or (918) 605-1480. Senior Friendly Duplex For Rent Senior friendly duplex with 2 bedrooms and 2 bath is available.Located at 75th & Birmingham by ORU this updated unit provides necessities for seniors. Washer, dryer, cable, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, vaulted ceiling, medical alert button. 24 hour security. Also, available next door is an oversized Mother-in-law Suite. Call for pricing (918) 491-9929.

HOUSE CLEANING

WINDOW CLEANING Service/ Housecleaning Making your windows sparkle and restoring the shine. Housecleaning done on regular basis or one time. Also will clean “move-ins” and “moveouts”. Good at detail. Can organize, as well. Very good worker with good established customer references. Honest, dependable. You’ll love my work. Call Lynn (918) 809-7040.

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Wills, trusts, deeds, advance directives, powers of attorney, probate, divorces, civil, DUI, criminal, guardianships, adoptions and more. Also paperwork for limited scope representation. Credit cards accepted. (918) 585-2255. Protect Your Family. Preserve Your Legacy. Attorney Brian Crain can assist you through the legalities of all the big events in your family's life. Estate planning, probate, trusts, adoption, guardianships, real estate, elder exploitation and more. Call (918) 627-4400 or visit www.brianacrain.com. MOBILITY EQUIPMENT/REPAIR Mobility City of Tulsa We repair scooters, power chairs, lift chairs, wheelchairs, etc. Friendly service at our retail store or at your home with our mobile van. We also rent and sell all types of mobility equipment. Great deals on new and used items. (918) 600-2112.

MOVERS

Extra Hands for Seniors Citi Haulers, a 5-star moving help company is at your service.We specialize in load and unload moves, maid services, cleanouts and more. We are personal, professional and get the job done right the first time. Please text or call Ashley (918) 313-2890 or (918) 814-2310. www.citihaulers.com. Veteran owned. Tulsa Movers Dependable Movers! Low Rates. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts. Call (918) 836-3225.

OIL AND GAS

Mineral, Oil/Gas Interests Want to purchase minerals and oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO, 80201

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE 24/7 MONITORING of Your Loved One FamilyWatch, LLC is a company dedicated to watching your loved ones 24/7/365 when you cannot. FamilyWatch provides surveillance in a patient’s room using audio and video monitoring. All electronic monitoring equipment is provided by and maintained by FamilyWatch. Call Lisa Wagman at (330) 749-1221 or visit www.familywatchok.com Bobbi and Bob’s Personal & Business Assistance Run errands; grocery and personal shopping; transportation to medical appointments, beauty shop, airport or other local destinations; organize home; handle medical insurance claims; provide administrative and secretarial support; wait for

deliveries and repairmen at your home. Call Bobbi Warshaw at (918) 852-5302 email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net Caring Hands Specialized one on one care for you or your loved one from a licensed nurse. Services I provide for you or your loved one: Companionship, sitter, light housekeeping, and preparing meals. I provide 12/24 hour shifts at an affordable cost. Please call Delia at (405) 714-8016 for more information. Compassionate Senior Services Do you or a loved one need help with grocery shopping? Maybe help with meals? Or maybe just a companion to visit with or play games with? If this sounds like you or someone you know. Please Call, Christie at (918) 934-7986. Financial Organizer/Liaison Do you or a loved one need help keeping up with mail, balancing a checkbook, paying bills, making phone calls, organizing or preparing for tax time? I can help! I will work with you or act as a liaison between family members. Call or email me to discuss options. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259, esc9315@gmail.com

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EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems. Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service. Affordable with no long-term commitment. Locally owned and operated (918) 298-0500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277. HALO Medical Alarms Worried about falling? HALO provides medical alert services for those at home or on the go who may need help in an emergency. HALO allows you to get help at the push of a button which is worn as a necklace or wristband. We offer a variety of choices to best fit your needs. Check out the HALO products at our retail store - Mobility City at 61st & Sheridan (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256)

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Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or My Shop With 35 years’ experience, I can help with all of your hairstyling needs. I will come to your home, the hospital, rehab or you can come to my shop. In-shop special: haircut $7 for first time customers only and perms for $45. Senior special pricing can’t be beat! Available Tuesday – Saturday. A Mane Event hairstyling, located near 11th and Yale at 937 South

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Salon Retro Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. This month’s special - First time customers receive one of the following for $12: Haircut or Style or Manicure. $45 for cut and perm. Pedicures are $20. Very Experienced Hairdressers! Come see us in Midtown at Highland Plaza, 5661 East 41st Street (corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440.

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My Driver Transportation Service Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post office, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to and from bed. Senior sitting. Also, small breed dog boarding. 20 years experience. CLEET certified and licensed. References. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929.

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LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | October 2020

LIFE's Vintage Newsmagazine - October 2020

Articles inside

Vintage Friends

OU Research Center Focuses on the Power of Hope

Classifieds

LIFE EDU

Business Directory

The Love and Power of Quilts

Caregiver Corner

Share Your Time and Talent

LIFE PACE

Letter from Eileen

Give It a Shot

Bunkering With Books

Noteworthy

Looking Back