Originally posted in The Journal Record. OKLAHOMA CITY – The 2018 overall Beacon Award winners included entities contributing time and resources to help causes such as child advocacy and fighting hunger and domestic abuse. Others include organizations donating furniture and durable medical equipment to the elderly as well as a group of women who started a nonprofit to raise money to help other nonprofits. This year’s overall winners include Freestyle Creative, Homes by Taber, OU Medicine, Jessica P. Max-The Max …
The Variety of Senior Living Options Available Today As an older adult plans for the future, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed or confused about the wide variety of senior living options you need to consider. Whether you’re looking for an active, independent lifestyle with a variety of exciting social opportunities, or need some assistance with healthcare tasks like medication management, it’s important to assess your individual situation. This way, you can ensure you choose an environment where you’ll continue …
Nearly 100 caregivers from throughout the Oklahoma City metro area and beyond attended the free 20th annual Caregiver Survival Skills Conference this month. At the conference, a diverse group of experts shared their experience, tips and resources to assist conference attendees in the work they are doing to care for their loved ones. In Oklahoma, about 524,000 family caregivers provide 488 million hours of unpaid care, according to a 2017 AARP report. Presenting sponsors included Areawide Aging Agency, Concordia Life …
Originally posted in The Journal Record. OKLAHOMA CITY – The Journal Record will honor 33 organizations for their contributions to the community at the 11th annual Beacon Awards on July 12. From providing gifts for the state’s foster children during the holidays to replacing windows in a home and even helping area families achieve homeownership, this year’s group of Journal Record Beacon Award honorees give back to the community in a variety of ways. The awards luncheon to honor these …
