Issue 5Volume 18

An Elder Care Publication May 2017

1223 Swan DriveBartlesville, OK 74006918-336-8500 www.abouteldercare.org

Benefits of Physical TherapyPage 2

Long Term Care InsurancePage 4

DayBreak Sensory RoomPage 5

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It was a beautiful evening at the Mullendore Cross Bell Ranch for Elder Care's 19th Annual fundraiser.

The Good, The Bad, The BarbequePage 3

The Good, The Bad and The Barbeque Thank YousSpecial Thanks to:The Family of Katsy Mullendore WhittenburgMullendore Cross Bell Ranch StaffEvent Chair Virginia Sawyer and BBQ Committee MembersCharlie Taraboletti, Master of CeremoniesRoger Skelly, Auctioneer

Another wonderful year!

Thank you to everyone for your generous support of Elder Care.

Presenting Sponsors:Bartlesville Radio KWON, KRIG, KYFM, KPGMH.A. & Mary K. Chap man Charitable TrustPhillips 66

Prime Sponsors:Arvest Wealth ManagementBartlesville Print ShopBartlesville Regional United WayCentral States Business FormsConocoPhillipsDink’s Pit Bar-B-QueDiversified Systems ResourcesThe Koster Team/ Keller Williams Realty Bartlesville/Grand LakeOsage CasinoThe A.E. & Jaunita Richardson Charitable FoundationTruity Credit Union

Choice Sponsors:ABBAmedisys Home Health ServicesBennett VisionCableONEComforting Hands HospiceRegier, Carr & Monroe, CPA

Select Sponsors:American Heritage BankArmstrong BankBancFirst-BartlesvilleBancFirst-TulsaBank of OklahomaBartlesville Examiner EnterpriseBartlesville MonthlyAngela & Roger BoxCentral National BankCherokee Casino- RamonaDoenges Family of AutosErnst & YoungGallery RanchGrace HospiceGreen Country VillageClaudean GreeneElizabeth HuffKeleher Outdoor AdvertisingThe Lindblom FamilyMagellan Mid-Stream Partners, LLPMcAnaw Family Foun dation & McAnaw Construction MedicalodgesRobinett KingThad SatterfieldSchwegman Insurance & Financial ServicesSteve SmithStumpf Funeral Home

Thank you also to the many donors to our

live and silent auc-tions.

Live Auction Donors:Bartlesville Print ShopBancFirstDink’s Pit Bar-B-QueFirst National Bank of SedanGordon GreerJim HessDale LewisJane Johnstone & Mike McSpaddenMcCoy JewelersDebbie & Dennis MueggenborgOverlees-Woods Lumber CompanyThe Frank Phillips FoundationQuik-TripRobinett KingShangri-la Resort Grand LakeSpears TravelTate’s TiresThe Gusher Car WashThe Oklahoma Chapter of the Nature ConservancyWindle’s Rock & Jewelry Shop

Silent Auction Donors:Air AssuranceAmerican Heritage BankArmstrong McCall- Tulsa

Bambino’sMelvin BarnesBartlesville Civic BalletBartlesville Community CenterBartlesville Print ShopPam BeamguardBells’ RV CampgroundDr. Jamie Archer BennettAmber BrobergCasey’s General StoreCavender'sCharley ChambersIrene ChangCohlmia’sCurbside ClosetDivine EscapeCharlie DrakeDrixElder Care Board of DirectorsEvans NurseryMark Fanning - Fanning JewelryAudra & Mike FogleFusion Massage & Spa TherapiesGoldie’sHill DermatologyJ.C. DesignsJude’sKane Cattle CompanyKansas City RoyalsKeepsake CandlesLinda K. JonesLipsense-Ashley KaneKidz KornerLoretta Lewis PhotographyLuBella’s Boutique

Marco’s PizzaMcAlister’s DeliCarolyn MockMontana Mike'sNative UniquesOakley Chevrolet Buick Osage CasinoPampered Chef- Charlene DewPapa Murphy’sPeck’s Custom ButcheringTricia PhillipsPrairie Sky DesignsPrice Meat MarketThe Inn at Price TowerQuik-TripJohn & Joni Su RandolphRay of HopeRecognition PlaceRestorations Medical SpaRustic CuffSaddoris SpecialtiesSalway PhotographyJeff & Cathy ShafferShortie’s GrilleBilly Sims BarbequeSprings GlobalSt. Louis CardinalsSugaricaTours of TulsaTri County Technology CenterRachel Van PeursamVibeNancy WesleyRaymond WhiteBarbara WilliamsJen & Craig Yocham

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In a world where masses of information are at our fin-gertips, there are some ongoing misconceptions about physical therapy’s role in health care. A high-level defini-tion is that physical therapy helps increase independence for people of all ages who have medical conditions, ill-nesses or injuries that limit their ability to move and func-tion safely and efficiently. Below are a few questions for you to see if physical therapy may be able to help you.

Are you in pain? While it may be common, pain is not a normal part of aging. Physical therapists utilize modali-ties such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation and kine-siotaping to relieve pain and restore muscle and joint function. Taking a more proactive approach to pain may eliminate or delay the need for a potential surgery later. An individualized exercise plan focused on the areas that cause pain is vital to preventing a recurrence.

Do you have back pain? Research has amassed a moun-tain of evidence that shows physical therapy to be an effective first-line treatment for back pain. According to a recent article in Spine that analyzed 170 million primary care visits for back pain from 1997-2010, only 10% of these patients were referred to physical therapy. Conversely, prescriptions for opioids within that same group rose from 15% to 45% within that timeframe. As we continue to learn more about long-term opioid effects, it is impera-tive to couple these medications with an appropriate rehabilitation program with the goal of medication wean-ing. If you take the initiative to ask about physical thera-py, I think you’ll find your physician to be very receptive to the idea.

Are you feeling short of breath with minimal activity? Physical therapists can design an appropriate exercise plan for you to incrementally improve your endurance through strengthening, conditioning and breathing exer-cises. Even if you have participated in cardiac rehabilita-tion in the past, a physical therapist can enhance that program to fit your lifestyle.

Do you feel dizzy? A physical therapist is trained to dis-cern the many different causes of dizziness and specifi-cally vertigo. Vertigo symptoms are not a normal part of aging and can often improve quickly with appropriate treatment. A therapist is also trained to recognize other potential causes of dizziness and make appropriate refer-rals when necessary.

How do I know if I need physical therapy?

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By Josh Lindblom, Director of Physical Therapy

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Do you find yourself holding furniture to get around your house? Have you fallen? Physical therapists are experts in recognition and treatment of balance dis-orders. A therapist helps break down functional tasks into movement subsets, allowing you to master smaller tasks, and then builds your abilities to match the activity demand. Maybe it’s that you frequently fall backwards. Maybe your feet get tangled when you turn. Maybe you drag your toes on the ground. It may just be a fear of all of the above that hinders your mobility. No matter the issue, physical therapy can help.

Can you stand from a chair or the toilet well? Can you reach into your cabinets? Can you walk as far as you’d like? Physical therapists are health care’s preeminent movement specialists. If you discover a task you could do that has now become very difficult, do not concede. Therapists can formulate individual exercise programs that are tailored to your issues. Be proactive! Direct Access to physical therapy allows a physical therapist to evaluate and treat for up to 30 days without a physician referral.

If any of these questions pertain to you, we would love to help! At Elder Care Physical Therapy, we offer our cli-ents the opportunity to utilize our facility even after they have been discharged from therapy as part of the After-care program. Whether you have gone through exten-sive treatment here or simply want an evaluation from a physical therapist to establish an exercise regimen, you qualify for Aftercare. We establish a program, make a chart for you to track your progress and participation, and are available to answer questions. Plus, it’s a great way to stay social and stay fit in a friendly environment. If you or a loved one is interested in starting an exercise program, please us a call at 918-766-0391.

In the end, it is Elder Care who has been touched by Katsy’s graciousness and gen-erosity, opening up the Mullendore Cross Bell Ranch to so many guests each year. She always ensured that the beauty of the ranch was the backdrop to the evening; planting flowers, preparing the grounds and even open-ing up her family’s home to host the Patron Party before the main event.

JoAnn sums it up by say-ing, “Katsy was a lovely and gracious person, fun and easy to work with. She was very gen-erous, indeed.”

Board MembersVirginia Sawyer, President

David Oakley, Vice PresidentRodney Deffenbaugh, Treasurer

Robert Babcock Jamie Archer Bennett

Todd ConeGlenda Garrison

John HatchettDebbie Mueggenborg

Doug QuinnKay Sallee

Thad SatterfieldSteve Smith

Elizabeth ThrashCraig Yocham

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Program ManagementMike Fogle

Executive DirectorChristina Bishop

Client Services DirectorFrank Danel

Facility ManagerSharon Davis

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Elder Care Recognizes Katsy Mullendore Whittenburg Barbeque Success

Elder Care has been so fortunate to have had Katsy Mul-lendore Whittenburg as a friend and hostess to our pri-mary fundraiser, The Good, The Bad and The Barbeque for the past 19 years.

“It has been Katsy’s willingness to open up her ranch to the public, that has helped contribute to Elder Care’s ability to fund the many programs that it provides,” says JoAnn Gallery, who has been involved with the Barbeque since the beginning.

“The fundraiser provides a lovely evening for at least 800 people that everyone seems to really enjoy, year after year.”

Katsy embraced the idea of hosting a fundraiser for Elder Care on her family’s ranch beginning in 1998. It was her mother, Kathleen Boren Mullendore, who first had the idea to host the event and it was Katsy’s desire to carry on her mother’s wishes to help Elder Care. Katsy often said she was touched by Elder Care’s commitment to seniors and their caregivers.

The 19th annual celebration of The Good, The Bad and The Barbeque was another great success. Hundreds attended Elder Care’s annual fund raiser at the Mullendore Cross Bell Ranch on Saturday May 13th hosted by the family of Katsy Mullendore Whittenburg.

Music from Gypsy Twang floated through the air while guests danced and dined on bar-beque at the beautiful, historical ranch. This year special guest Les Gilliam the “Oklahoma Balladeer” performed with the band as well.

Best of all, the event raised money for Elder Care’s programs to help mature adults in our community live happy, healthy and independent lives. Elder Care serves over 850 clients each month through its DayBreak Adult Day Health Center, W.R. Bohon Senior Health Clin-ic, Physical Therapy, Care Management, Brighter Living Services and In-Home Services, and Golden Opportunities.

“It was a bittersweet evening for those of us who have been involved with the Barbeque for a long time,” reflected Board President Virginia Sawyer. “The recent death of Katsy Mullendore Whittenburg has caused us to be even more grateful for her many wonder-ful contributions to Elder Care’s success and we miss her guiding spirit. We are also very thankful to her family for continuing to host the event and we know Katsy would be proud of what they have done. The hospitality of the Mullendore family has been the hallmark of the Barbeque throughout the years and this year was no different.

As always, the support of the community is outstanding and we cannot thank our donors, sponsors and guests enough for their generosity.”

Oklahoma Balladeer Les Gilliam joined the band and entertained guests with his legendary voice. Gypsy Twang provided the music for enjoyment and dancing to top off the beautiful May evening.

Live Auctioneer-Roger Skelly didn't want to take no for an answer!

By Stevie Williams, Director of Community Relations

Katsy Mullendore Whittenburg was a kind, gracious hostess to the Elder Care Barbeque for many years.

By Deirdre McArdle, Director of Development

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New DayBreak Sensory Room

With the advances made in medical technology chances are you will live well into your 80’s, 90’s and even longer. When the inevitable happens and the need for assisted living or another form of long term care becomes reality, you will want to be prepared for the financial and emo-tional challenges that come with making those decisions.

Caregiving could be provided by family or friends, but paid care often becomes a necessity. Whether care ser-vices are provided at home or in a facility, for just a few months or a few years, the costs can add up quickly. In the long run, financial planning for long term care can help protect your lifetime assets and give you peace of mind about your future needs. Granted, this subject is not a popular one; however, it’s best to consider your options as early as possible. Why should you even bother planning for long term care? Because you want to protect your retirement assets, mini-mize the stress and dependency upon family and loved ones, and not lose independent control as to how, where and from whom you receive care.

Do you really need to worry about long term care costs? Long term care isn’t strictly synonymous with the elderly population. Persons of any age who have suffered a cata-strophic accident or have undergone a major illness can expect to need long term care assistance. Another factor to consider is that family members are often far away and have their own family responsibilities and careers. This increases the need for reliance upon professional, long term care resources.

Questions most often asked are:

What is the best age to start planning? Between the ages of 52 and 64 as health will be a determining factor in the average purchasing cost. Costs will increase depending upon your age, but the ability to “health-qualify”, meaning your overall health condition at time of coverage, is what matters when seeking coverage for long term care insurance.

What are the costs and are there ways to save money when purchasing long term care insurance?

What you will pay depends upon your age and health conditions when you are ready to apply, also how much coverage you think you will need. Costs can vary

By Linda Bracken, Care Manager

Elder Care April 2017 Volunteers:Doyle BerryDan BoatwrightLinda BoudreeauxBarbara BroermanHeather ClappersAnn DoughertyJanice DrummVicki EsserMeghan GibsonDebbie GrahamLuAnne HamiltonJudi HildebrandMelvin Hildebrand

Delphi LoydTeressa MarshallScott MarshallDonna MillerTimmy MooreJoanne PayneRachel RichardsonPam SchultesRob StevensAngela Wilson

For information on volunteering op-portunities, please contact Jennifer Ennis 918-336-8500.

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Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are life changing condi-tions that not only affect the individual but the caregiver as well. The individuals suffering with dementia experi-ence increased anxiety, stress, constant mood changes, and many other difficult behaviors.

DayBreak at Elder Care has many options for assistance and now we have a new resource to offer help. With a grant from The Bartlesville Community Foundation Legacy Hall of Fame Fund, we have designed a private Sensory Room for just these types of mood changes and difficult behaviors.

The DayBreak Sensory Room has a therapeutic environ-ment created for the purpose of delivering high levels of stimuli to these individuals. Our Sensory Room displays optical illusions with combined lighting effects, aromas, colors, textures and sounds that touch all senses. One of the benefits of this therapy is its ability to reduce an indi-vidual's fears and enhance trust with the caregiver as well as help deepen the relationship shared between caregiv-

Please join us on Monday, June 5 for Elder Care's monthly Open House at 10:00 a.m. Learn more about Elder Care's programs that help mature adults live hap-py, healthy, independent lives. Call 918-336-8500 for more information or visit www.abouteldercare.org.

May 15- GO: Enhance Fitness*, 1 pm 16- Caregiver Support Group, 10 am PWR! Moves, 11:15 am GO: Stretch & Tone*, 1 pm GO: Bunco*, 3 pm 17 -GO: Caney Zoo Trip*, 9:45 am GO: Enhance Fitness*, 1 pm

18- PWR! Moves, 11:15 am GO: Stretch & Tone*, 1 pm

19 -GO: Enhance Fitness*, 1 pm

22 -GO: Enhance Fitness*, 1 pm GO: Family Tree Class*, 10 am

23- Caregiver Support Group, 10 am PWR! Moves, 11:15 am GO: Stretch & Tone*, 1 pm GO: Bunco*, 3 pm

24- GO: Enhance Fitness*, 1 pm 25 -PWR! Moves, 11:15 am GO: Stretch & Tone*, 1 pm Golden Hour, 5:30 pm 26 - GO: Enhance Fitness*, 1 pm

29 - GO: Enhance Fitness*, 1 pm

30- Caregiver Support Group, 10 am PWR! Moves, 11:15 am GO: Stretch & Tone*, 1 pm GO: Bunco*, 3 pm 31- GO: Enhance Fitness*, 1 pm June 1 - GO: Stretch & Tone*, 1 pm

2- GO: Enhance Fitness*, 1 pm

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*Enrollment Fees Apply

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by a wide range from one insurer to another so com-parisons are important to discuss with your insurance advisor before you purchase a long term care policy.

A few tips – Start comparing costs about 30-60 days before your birthday each year to avoid a higher rate. Inform your insurance advisor of all health conditions and prescrip-tion medications to determine and “shop” for the insurance coverage that best suits your needs.

Resources for getting started: • American Association for Long Term Care Insurance –

www.aaltci.org• Assist Guide Information Services-Long Term Care

Insurance – www.agis.com/long term care insurance

By Alan Phillips, Director of DayBreak ers and the person receiving care. Sensory therapy has prov-en effective in calming aggres-sive behavior, improv-ing mood, and helping with sleep. This non-threatening environment offers gentle stimulation that reduces tension, replenishes the spirit and allows recuperation of the mind and body.

DayBreak has just recently opened the new multi-Sensory Room but we have already seen vast improvements in indi-viduals’ alertness, participation, moods, and a decrease in difficult behaviors. We are very happy to have this new addition to an already excellent activity program for individuals with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. If we can help or you would like to tour our facility and new Sensory Room, please call us at 918-336-8500 and ask for Leah or Alan.