Community Education
LIFE Senior Services introduces Silver Linings - a weekly virtual video series that strives to remind us that attitude is everything - especially when it comes to aging! Join us Wednesdays on LIFE Senior Services Facebook page where you can easily connect from your smart phone, laptop or tablet. Additionally, view past LIFE EDU videos in the video section of LIFE's Facebook page.
View LIFE Senior Services in-person Community Education classes below.
If you’re interested in earning CEU’s through LIFE’s Professional Education training, visit the Professional Education section.
Dealing with Dementia Workshop
Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Legacy Plaza East Conference Center
This evidence-based program from the Rosalynn Carter Institute on Caregiving was developed to help caregivers of loved ones with dementia effectively find and utilize information quickly. The class covers an overview of dementia and offers practical, hands-on help dealing with the many facets of caring for someone with the disease. Bring a sack lunch. Class size is limited.
Understanding Clinical Trials
Wednesday, May 15, 10 a.m.
Legacy Plaza East Conference Center
Join Dr. Sarah Land from Central States Research and Dr. Kevin Klos from the Movement Disorder Clinic of Oklahoma as they share general information about clinical trials – what they are, how they work, why they are important, and how you can get involved. Then they will each describe their specific trials related to Alzheimer’s disease, Type 2 Diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Discover how you can potentially benefit from participation while gaining a deeper understanding of clinical research opportunities.
Caring for You, Caring for Me
Thursdays, May 16 - June 13, 2-3:30 p.m.
Legacy Plaza East Conference Center
This 5-week series is an evidence-based program from the Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregivers. The workshop consists of five modules dealing with aspects of caregiving including self-care, collaboration with professionals and family members, problem solving, and providing the best care possible. This series is being taught by Martha Rains in partnership with Morton Health Services.
Decoding the VA for Family Caregivers
Monday, May 20, 10 a.m.
Via ZOOM
Representatives from the Veterans Administration will discuss how the VA helps veterans and their families and caregivers as they deal with disability and aging issues and strive to maintain their independence. Topics will include:
VA PACT (Patient Aligned Care Teams) and how VA social workers can help with Advance Directives, Home Health Aids and Case Management Services.
VA Caregiver Support Services
Veteran Benefits Administration – all about veteran benefits and qualification requirements.
2024 Basics of Medicare Seminars
Seminars cover the basics of Medicare and what you need to know to make an informed decision about your coverage and the options that are available. The MAP department will be offering both morning and night classes beginning in 2024 to allow those that need night classes more flexibility. All seminars are free of charge, and reservations are requested. Call the MAP department at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189.
Morning Seminars, Legacy Plaza, 5330 E. 31st St., 10 a.m. - Noon
May 15
June 19
July 17
August 21
October 16
November 20
Evening Seminars, Legacy Plaza, 5330 E. 31st St., 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
May 16
September 12
November 21