The Senior Journal is a radio show located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Hosted by Robin Gunn, founder of The Senior Journal, as she navigates life and makes life easier for the 50+ community.
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We are still having inquiries about THE PROPERTY TAX FREEZE FOR SENIORS!We decided the run the OSJ Radio Hour again to help continue to educate on this very wonderful program that seniors can claim and benefit from at age 65-Plus!Want to freeze your property tax once you are 65+? You certainly can in this program! This is not a marketed program… that's why we did a OSJ Radio show on it. We also have a flyer on our newsletter every Friday. To join the Oklahoma Senior Journal newsletter along with our 10,000 other members, please go to OKSeniorjournal.com.To my left is Julie Ackerman, who has become an expert in her field on the property tax freeze for seniors. She discusses all about it. We do need to get our representatives and senators involved, and we will give you that information in this newsletter and on the OSJ radio show. We also have an encore of the OSJ radio show on Sunday at 1 o'clock on Freedom 97.9 FM.There are over 400,000 65+ who own their own home in the state of Oklahoma. Each of these owners is able to freeze property taxes once they are 65 or better.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Don't miss the show! And read the flyer – scan the flyer's QR code on it for more information. Julie Ackerman is passionate about getting this word out on property freezing for seniors and so is the Oklahoma Senior Journal. Listen in this Saturday @ 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM Oklahoma's Talk Radio.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Julie AckermanJulie Ackerman, a resident of Oklahoma since 2000, was born in Montana and lived in Texas before settling permanently in Oklahoma. She has lived in Shawnee Twin Lakes, Pottawatomie County, Shawnee, and now Oklahoma County where she plans to retire at the age of 67.Julie is available to speak at churches, retirement communities, or organizations of any kind. Email her for more information at seniortaxfreeze@yahoo.com.Facebook: facebook.com/seniorpropertytaxEmail: seniortaxfreeze@yahoo.comoksenate.gov/senatorsokhouse.gov/representatives
What a HUGE positive response The OSJ Radio Hour got when we first ran the “Sherri Coale” Show … originally aired 4/19/25. Due to all the positive responses we were asked to run the show again so we are this Saturday, May 31st on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour at 9:05am on 96.9FM The Freedom Channel.Coach for 25 years and holds the record for the Winning's Coach (OU Coach), and she brags on all the hard work of the winningest players with the OU basketball girls and Sherri along with the OU basketball girls put them on the map.She is now an author, a speaker and consultant and can be found at: sherricoale.com for speaking engagements, consulting, or to order one of her books.She sold out on her first book (Rooted to Rise, more have been printed) that was released last year on Amazon. You can also pick up both her books (new; The Compost File ) on Amazon as well as some brick and mortar Oklahoma bookstores or on her website at sherricoale.com.Our very first question out of the shoot is what have you been doing since your retirement from girls basketball ?Well, Sherri‘s not just sitting around. She is out there making a difference still in other people‘s lives including her own. This is a tremendous interview and Sherri doesn't hold back at all.Sherri Coale coverYou will Love this interview! Sherri Coale is a native Oklahoman who grew up about thirty miles to the right side of the Red River in Healdton, Oklahoma. In 1987 after a highly successful collegiate career at Oklahoma Christian, she hung up her high tops, moving from the court to the sideline as she began what would become a Hall of Fame career as a Women's Basketball Coach.For 25 years, Sherri Coale served as the head women's basketball coach at the University of Oklahoma where she is the winningest women's basketball coach in OU history. Sherri is an author, a master motivator, an engaging speaker, a gifted writer, and a keen observer of everyday life.www.sherricoale.comFacebook: @sherricoaleLinked in: linkedin.com/in/sherri-coale/
What exactly are stem cells, and why are they considered so powerful in modern medicine? This the first question I asked Kris Hapgood, RN of 32 years as our guest on Saturday morning at 9:05am on the Rise and Thrive OSJ Radio Hour on FREEDOM 96.9FM. Also, what is a Stem Cell Patch …? We will give you all that information on the OSJ Radio Show this Saturday. Kris is a researcher and boy has she researched the stem cell patch called: X98 byLifeWaves a patented patch that wakes up your dormant stem cells. After the age of 30 you lose more than half at age 60 you can only imagine how many more stem cells go dormant and this stem cell patch wakes them up! To do miraculous things for you in your health and gives you clarity… including your pets from dogs to cats, horses, and yes, even chickens.
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Not law yet but if the proposed budget passes, how would the cuts affect aging Oklahomans/Americans? This is a question. We will answer this and more from two experts in their field, this Saturday at 9:05 on Freedom 96.9 FM Oklahoma's talk radio.Pictured left is Rebekah Williams; Currently Rebekah serves as an Ombudsman Systems Advocate/liaison working with state and federal law makers for the last 21 years. Pictured right on “zoom” is; Esther Houser served as the Oklahoma State Long-Term Care Ombudsman just shy of 36yrs.We NEED your voice to be heard to our Oklahoma legislators, representatives and senators.We are providing a list here: Ok Fed Delegation Field OfficesRebekah W.Rebekah Williams has established herself as a leading figure in senior advocacy over her 21-year career, focusing on improving the lives of seniors in Oklahoma. Currently Rebekah serves as an Ombudsman Systems Advocate/liaison working with state and federal law makers on bills that are in the best interest of the aging population. With a life's goal that “All People Age Well in Oklahoma.”EstherEsther served as the Oklahoma State Long-Term Care Ombudsman just shy of 36yrs. In her position she advocated for the rights of elders in long-term care facilities across Oklahoma, and legislative advocacy at both the state and national levels. She serves as President of the Oklahoma Silver-Haired Legislature Alumni Association and is active in legislative advocacy at the Oklahoma State Capitol.
WHAT IS FRAMES WITH PHOTOS? I can tell you we had several requests to replay this OSJ Radio hour because it is so important to keep special memories out of your phone and into frames easily!We are going to tell you and explain to you exactly what Frameswithphotos.com is and how it not only benefits you but your favorite non-profits too! Frames with Photos is Okla born and all components to it are Oklahoma based! Businesses, Services, Organizations and You as an individual can benefit!Yours truly as in Robin Gunn the Publisher, Editor & On Air Host is taking an interest in Frames with Photos and you can too! Listen in at 9:05 this Saturday, April 26th on Freedom 96.9 FM to get yourself educated on this important endeavor!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~George McDowell – Born and raised in OKC, George graduated from Northwest Classen and University of Oklahoma. Has been in the promotional product business for over 50 years founding McDowell Incentives in 1993. Has been involved in many nonprofits from Lyrics Theater, Chance to Change, Salvation Army, OKC Town Hall and Crossings Church. Presently is dedicated to fundraising for OKC nonprofits.Kurt McDowell – Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Kurt McDowell is a graduate of Brown University and co-founder of McDowell incentives, Inc., a full-service promotional marketing firm headquartered in Oklahoma City. In addition to minority ownership of Frames With Photos, Inc., he has also served on many nonprofit boards including Big Brothers Big Sisters and NextGen Under 30. He very passionate about the nonprofit sector and currently serves on the Prison Ministry staff at Crossings Community Church and is a children's leader at Bible Study Fellowship.Frameswithphotos.comInfo@frameswithphotos.com(405) 849-4960
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BACK BY Popular Demand … Want to freeze your property tax once you are 65+? You certainly can in this program! This is not a marketed program… that's why we did a OSJ Radio show on it. We also have a flyer on our newsletter every Friday. To join the Oklahoma Senior Journal newsletter along with our 10,000 other members, please go to OKSeniorjournal.com.To my left is Julie Ackerman, who has become an expert in her field on the property tax freeze for seniors. She discusses all about it. We do need to get our representatives and senators involved, and we will give you that information in this newsletter and on the OSJ radio show. We also have an encore of the OSJ radio show on Sunday at 1 o'clock on Freedom 97.9 FM.There are over 400,000 65+ who own their own home in the state of Oklahoma. Each of these owners is able to freeze property taxes once they are 65 or better.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Don't miss the show! And read the flyer – scan the flyer's QR code on it for more information. Julie Ackerman is passionate about getting this word out on property freezing for seniors and so is the Oklahoma Senior Journal. Listen in this Saturday @ 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM Oklahoma's Talk Radio.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Julie AckermanJulie Ackerman, a resident of Oklahoma since 2000, was born in Montana and lived in Texas before settling permanently in Oklahoma. She has lived in Shawnee Twin Lakes, Pottawatomie County, Shawnee, and now Oklahoma County where she plans to retire at the age of 67.Julie is available to speak at churches, retirement communities, or organizations of any kind. Email her for more information at seniortaxfreeze@yahoo.com.Facebook: facebook.com/seniorpropertytaxEmail: seniortaxfreeze@yahoo.comoksenate.gov/senatorsokhouse.gov/representatives
St. Jude Evening of Hope Gala with proceeds going to the St. Jude Research Hospitals will be on May 3rd, 5:30pm at the Omni Hotel in OKC. (See flyer and link below for more information.) I learned so much from the show Saint Judes was originally established in 1962 by Danny Thomas and continues to be ran by his daughter Marlo Thomas, who still is on the board stay tuned to the fantastic show and the Saint Jude evening of Hope gala that you can get involved in through your corporation, your business your services or individually.ClaudiaMy name is Claudia Al-Botros and I am a healthcare administrator for Psychiatric Care Solutions. I am a dedicated mother, and wife as well as an advocate for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. I currently serve on the St. Jude Committee in Oklahoma City, giving back and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children battling cancer. I am passionate about fundraising and advocacy, ensuring that St. Jude continues its mission of providing lifesaving treatment to children at no cost to their families.Calbotros@aol.com405-924-3231________________DanetteDanette Mondalek has over 27 years of experience in healthcare administration and is the Oklahoma Regional Director of Managed Care at SSM Health, focusing on payer contracting. She excels in strategic negotiations and team building, enhancing healthcare systems' efficiencies. Passionate about quality care for seniors and at-risk populations, she actively supports various community organizations and promotes accessible healthcare for all.dmondalek@hotmail.com405-250-0430
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The 22nd year of Informed Senior Seminar is April 4th from 8am to 12pm and Bonus this is a FREE event !! Held at OSU/OKC campus at: 900 N. Portland Ave in the student center on the 3rd floor.Pictured above is Ms. Sheryl Presley the TRAID coordinator and this events committee head. Breakfast will be served from 8am to 8:30am and then a special panel discussion on scams, where you can ask questions. Special brake out sessions will be available to attend after the panel discussions. There will also be educational vendors sat up for FREE take away information.Multiple FREE Door Prizes will be given away as will! No RSVP needed !The Oklahoma Senior Journal will be given away at this event and the OSJ has been on the committee board for 20 years!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sheryl Presley, TRIAD Coordinator, Oklahoma City Police Department. Shery. became Oklahoma City's TRIAD Coordinator on October of 1998 This position requires working with the elderly in Oklahoma City she also works closely with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department in educating the elder citizens of Oklahoma as to their rights, opportunities available to them and laws that may affect their lives.She began ber career with the Oklahoma City Police Department on February 1992, as a Detention Officer in the City jail She served in this capacity for approximately 4 years when she transferted to “CIU”, the Crime Information Unit in January 4996Sheryl holds an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Oklahoma State University. She has held several Fraud Forums for Oklahoma City Police Department and Piedmont Police Department.She has enjoyed a long acquaintance with the Oklahoma City Police Department. Her father, George Doughty, served with the Oklahoma City Police Department for 34 years. She has one son named Skyler.Informed Senior Seminar April 4th 8am to 12:00pm at the OSU/OKC campus (Free Event) for more information see flyer in the OSJ e-newsletter or call Sheryl Presley at: (405) 642-9271
WHAT IS FRAMES WITH PHOTOS? We are going to tell you and explain to you exactly what Frameswithphotos.com is and how it not only benefits you but your favorite non-profits too! Frames with Photos is Okla born and all components to it are Oklahoma based! Businesses, Services, Organizations and You as an individual can benefit!Yours truly as in Robin Gunn the Publisher, Editor & On Air Host is taking an interest in Frames with Photos and you can too! Listen in at 9:05 this Saturday, March 1 on Freedom 96.9 FM to get yourself educated on this important endeavor!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~George McDowell – Born and raised in OKC, George graduated from Northwest Classen and University of Oklahoma. Has been in the promotional product business for over 50 years founding McDowell Incentives in 1993. Has been involved in many nonprofits from Lyrics Theater, Chance to Change, Salvation Army, OKC Town Hall and Crossings Church. Presently is dedicated to fundraising for OKC nonprofits.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Kurt McDowell – Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Kurt McDowell is a graduate of Brown University and co-founder of McDowell incentives, Inc., a full-service promotional marketing firm headquartered in Oklahoma City. In addition to minority ownership of Frames With Photos, Inc., he has also served on many nonprofit boards including Big Brothers Big Sisters and NextGen Under 30. He very passionate about the nonprofit sector and currently serves on the Prison Ministry staff at Crossings Community Church and is a children's leader at Bible Study Fellowship.
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It is a call back OSJ Radio Show … We had so many emails & phone calls to rerun the “… More on Family Caregiving” show and we thought during this sleet and snow week that this would be the perfect time to replay!Family Caregiving is the hottest ticket and fastest growing entities all over the world to discuss. My mother (Bobbie Gray Diffee-Gunn) and I took care of my Father (Gordon Gunn) for 13 1/2 years, full-time 8 1/2 years and part-time for 5 1/2 years. He had Dementia which is under the umbrella ofAlzheimer's. We have learned a trunk load full of information about Family Caregiving. We will be addressing this on the OSJ radio show (Freedom 96.9FM @ 9:05am this Saturday, 1/18/25)After the holidays I received texts, email, and phone calls at the OSJ Magazine from adult children who are noticing issues with their parents like never before.Tune into this expert conversation with my mom and I on the issues of Family Caregiving and resources that are available. We also learned some great tricks of the trade that will help you and your loved one on an easier path with Journey on Family Caregiving.My mom and I are available for public speaking to any of your organizations or services on Family Caregiving. We've been speaking on this subject now for about five years. There's absolutely no cost.Listen in this Saturday @ 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM Oklahoma's Talk Radio!Bobbie and Gordon Gunn___________Robin with parents Bobbie and Gordon GunnBobbie Gray Diffee-Gunn was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and came to Oklahoma City in the Bethany area in 1953 and has lived here the rest of her life. Except where her children were born in Ada, Oklahoma, but then came back to Bethan. She married the love of her life in 1955, Gordon Carl Gunn and has been a caregiver for him and others in her family along with her mother Laura Diffee._______Robin R. Gunn, along with Tippy as in Tippy Toes (Marketing Department) has been the publisher and editor for the last 33 years of the Oklahoma Senior Journal, the original and longest running 50+ magazine. Robin is also the cofounder of Second Half Expo and has been a radio air host for the last 7 1/2 years!Robin and TippyGordon Carl Gunn (my Daddy & Mom's Beloved) was born in 1928 and married mom at the Penney Nazarene College where he was a fifth year senior and she was one of the new freshman coming in. They built a beautiful life together in Bethany and Ada, Oklahoma and then back to Bethany. In 2005 Gordon was diagnosed with dementia and we walked that road with him for 13 1/2 years. He passed at age 92 at the veterans center in Norman, Oklahoma.Robin R. Gunn (405) 816-7889 Oklahoma Senior Journal | Publisher, and Editor | On Air Host | App | Expos | Networking | E-newsletter | Speaker | Columnist for the Oklahoman & USA
Celebrating Hope through Art with the Healthy Living of OKC, part of the Maps three program on Adult Wellness @ Education for the 50-Plus. Please notice the flyer in this OSJ e-newsletter for more information. Has your life been impacted by cancer? Unfortunately, pretty much all of us can say “yes”that we know someone in our immediate family or friends or ourselves. Celebrating Hope Through Art. Is a therapeutic way to approach this all to negative impact of cancer. This is the brainchild of Healthy Living OKC and a local artist. Please tune in to the OSJ radio hour tomorrow (Saturday) at 9:05 on Freedom 96.9 FM. For this impactful show. Ginger Kuncle with Healthy Living OKC over the NW Center on Rockwell & Hefner along with the Norman Healthy Living Center! Her title is Development Director for Healthy Living & Fitness. An expert in her Feild and listening in tomorrow will give you the education & information you need.healthylivingokc.comGinger Kunkle is the Development Director for Healthy Living and Fitness, the non-profit operating two of the metro area Adult Wellness and Education Centers: the Maps3 Adult Wellness and Education Center located on North Rockwell, and the Adult Wellness and Education Center in Norman. The mission of each center is to promote the health & wellbeing of adults age 50 and over by providing opportunities for physical activity, social engagement and lifelong learning.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Facebook: www.facebook.com/healthylivingokcInstagam: @healthylivingokcPhone: 405-857-7390Website: www.healthylivingokc.com
Richard W. Amend the Mission & Community Relations Director at Saint Ann for the last 18 years. The Saint Ann independent & Assisted Living Center Community was established 22 years ago. The reputation of Saint Ann Retirement Center proceeds itself! There is no buy in and it's all inclusive in independent and assisted living. Chef prepared restaurant style dining and the amenities go on and on and we have great resident stories! Please tune in this Saturday, 3rd of February at 9:05 on the rise and thrive OSJ radio hour on Freedom96.9 FM or you can listen in on the OSJ App or on our 1700 podcast platforms.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Richard has worked at Saint Ann Retirement Center for the past 18 years. Prior to that, he worked at Christ the King Church for 25 years in Senior Adult Ministry. He has an M.ED. in Adult Education emphasis on Gerontology. He hasalways had a passion working with senior adults and truly loves Saint Ann's. He and Cecilia have adopted 8 children.Richard also is Santa for hire for Santa Claus as well as working at Saint Anne as Santa Claus during the holidays!Screenshot7501 W. Britton Rd Oklahoma City, OK 73132 | (405) 721-0747 | also available on Facebook through their website. https://www.saintannretirementcenter.com/Saint Ann accepts all forms of faith!
Gaylene Stiles is the Education Coordinator for VillagesOKC.org. We will be discussing what POSITIVE Aging is though VillagesOKC… A plan not a place. There will be monthly gatherings at Metro Tech from 10am to 11:30am (see schedule flyer or at villagesOKC.org) Our first question is; What is Positive Age and how can you make it work for you and your loved ones? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gaylene Stiles is the Education Coordinator for VillagesOKC. She joined VillagesOKC after retiring from Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City in 2020 where she was the Director of Community Health and Access for over 30 years. Positive Aging consists of monthly educational sessions that are designed to provide education information while encouraging senior adults to find their purpose and living with vitality. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3908 N. Peniel Ave, Ste 340, Bethany, OK 73008 info@villagesokc.org (405) 990-6637
More on … Family Caregiving is one of the hottest ticket and fastest growing entities all over the world to discuss. My mother (Bobbie Gray Diffee-Gunn) and I took care of my Father (Gordon Gunn) for 13 1/2 years, full-time 8 1/2 years and part-time for 5 1/2 years. He had Dementia and Alzheimer's. We have learned a basket full of information about Family Caregiving. We will be addressing this on the OSJ radio show (Freedom 96.9FM @ 9:05am this Saturday, 1/18/25) After the holidays I received texts, email, and phone calls at the OSJ Magazine from adult children who are noticing issues with their parents like never before. Tune into this expert conversation with my mom and I on the issues of Family Caregiving and resources that are available. We also learned some great tricks of the trade that will help you and your loved one on an easier path with Journey on Family Caregiving. Listen in this Saturday @ 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM Oklahoma's Talk Radio! Bobbie Gray Diffee-Gunn was originally born in Arkansas and came to Oklahoma City in the Bethany area in 1953 and has lived here the rest of her life. She married the love of her life in 1955, Gordon Carl Gunn and has been a caregiver for him and others in her family with her mother Laura Diffee. Robin R. Gunn, along with Tippy as in Tippy Toes (Marketing Department) has been the publisher and editor for the last 33 years of the Oklahoma Senior Journal, the original and longest running 50+ magazine. Robin is also the cofounder of Second Half Expo and has been a radio air host for the last 7 1/2 years! Robin R. Gunn (405) 816-7889 Oklahoma Senior Journal | Publisher, and Editor | On Air Host | App | Expos | Networking | E-newsletter | Columnist for the Oklahoman | okseniorjournal.com | rgunn@okseniorjournal.com
Ginny Curtis-Gillespie is the founder and backbone of Navigating Medicare. She has worked in the insurance industry for 39 years and the Medicare space for 21 years. She is passionate about working with the Medicare population and helping them feel confident in making decisions about their health coverage. She is happily married with three grown children and 10 grandchildren. Jennifer Melton is the codirector of Navigating Medicare. She has been licensed for 13 years and holds a master's degree in education. She loves spending time with her clients and guiding them through the process of selecting the plan they deserve. She is a loving wife and mother of three children. Navigating Medicare Navigating Medicare Navigating Medicare Office (405) 842-0494 Fax (405) 302-4959 2232 West Hefner Rd Ste A Oklahoma City, OK 73120 On Facebook under Navigating Medicare OKC www.navigatingmedicare.com
The OSJ Radio Hour as in The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour … Has a “back by popular demand” OSJ radio hour… in studio is originally aired 12/14/24 and due to emails, a phone calls and texts… we knew we had to bring this show back to our listening audience! It is a world
The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour is bringing back a well received show, due to popular demand!!! We are proudly rerunning and reintroducing G&S Cleaning Services on our OSJ radio hour; Mrs. Shirrhonda Wettinburg owner of G&S Cleaning Services for the last 9 years!!! Her personal path lead her to open G&S Cleaning Services and she has never looked back! Shirrhonda handles in her services – Commercial, Residential and Rental “Make Readies” . I have personally hired Shirrhonda to clean my home (and many other projects ) Shirrhonda works and prays with my Mom who has hired her as well, both of us have used her services for the last 8 years now. Honesty, integrity, loyalty, and a superb job well done going above and beyond is her M.O. and Mission Statement! Hear her miraculous story of her life this Saturday December the 28th on 96.9FM FREEDOM Oklahoma's Talk Radio and ALSO consider giving a cleaning service FROM G&S Cleaning as THIS Holiday Season. Everyone can use that! Here is how to get ahold personally to Shirrhonda: 405-421-6046. If you missed this OSJ Radio show or you know someone that did get to tune-in … please do tune this Saturday 12/28/24 at 9:05am 96.9FM because the information is so vital and this makes a great gift as well maybe something for the new year for friends and family! My name is Shirrhonda Whittenberg, owner & operator of G&S Cleaning since 2016. I am a wise woman, very bold, confident and courageous. I'm a woman that has triumphed over my past. I'm someone who has broken generational curses. Seeing the change in me which I'm thankful to God. WIth all my experiences shaping the way I think and act and believe!
Pictured on OSJ radio studio is an Interactive Companion Pet – Realistic & Lifelike… What is this ? We will answer that and more on tools for families or professional caregivers. This show is dedicated to those the care for others. Either you will be a caregiver or you will be cared for. Pictured left to right in the above photo is Loyd Lightfoot, Shelley Gladden, and Donnie Lewis. These are experts in their field and their expertise is your reward! These are helping hands that can make difficult situations better for you or your loved one! Donnie Lewis, Program Manager III at Oklahoma Human Services Community Living, Aging and Protective (CAP) Services since 2024, manages the US Department of Health and Human Services Lifespan Respite Grants that partners with agencies across Oklahoma to support for caregivers. Community Engagement & Coalitions | Community Living, Aging and Protective Services (CAP) okdhs.org OKCares.org Loyd Lightfoot is an LRG Specialist with Oklahoma Human Services. A skilled professional with diverse experience in healthcare, tribal water/wastewater management, youth leadership, and community partnerships. Proven ability to organize conferences, recognize industry excellence, and collaborate with tribal housing authorities. Experienced in working with the Lifespan Respite Grant and Caregiving Resources. Community Living, Aging and Protective Services (CAP) | Oklahoma Human Services p. 405-521-2281 | c. 918-948-0810 | Loyd.Lightfoot.CTR@okdhs.org Shelley Gladden, Assistant Director at Oklahoma ABLE Tech since 2012, oversees the core programs of the AT Act, and plays a role in securing financial support at the state and federal level to better serve Oklahomans. An advocate for people with disabilities and a person with hearing loss, she serves on several state organizations and is passionate about serving Oklahomans. Shelley is Assistant Director – Assistive Technology Programs Oklahoma ABLE Tech, Oklahoma State University • Dept. of Wellness
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The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour is so very proud to introduce on our OSJ radio hour; Mrs. Shirrhonda Wettinburg owner of G&S Cleaning Services for the last 9 years!!! Her path lead her to open G&S Cleaning Services and she has never looked back! Shirrhonda handles in her services – Commerical, Residential and Rental “Make Readies” . I have personally hired Shirrhonda to clean my home and my Mom has hired her as well, both of us have used her services for the last 8 years now. Honesty, integrity, loyalty, and a superb job well done going above and beyond is her M.O. and Mission Statement! Hear her miraculous story of her life this Saturday 30th on 96.9 Oklahoma's Talk Radio and ALSO consider giving a cleaning service FROM G&S Cleaning as a Christmas gift. Everyone can use that! Here is how to get ahold personally to Shirrhonda: 405-421-6046. My name is Shirrhonda Whittenberg, owner & operator of G&S Cleaning since 2016. I am a wise woman, very bold, confident and courageous. I'm a woman that has triumphed over my past. I'm someone who has broken generational curses. Seeing the cchange in me which I'm thankful to God. WIth all my experiences have shaped the way I think and act and believe!
BE AWARE OF THE MEDICARE CHANGES FOR 2025! This is not a scare tactic but an informational and educational OSJ Radio Hour. “Navigating Medicare” is here to sell you nothing… only expert advice! In the studio today we have CEO, founder, and backbone of “Navigating Medicare” Ginny Curtis-Gillespie, who has 39 years in the Medicare knowledge industry. Ginny's daughter, Jennifer Melton, Licensed Insurance Agent & Co-Director has a degree in education and 13 years at “Navigating Medicare.” Ginny has read the over 3000 page document 3 times to understand the changes in 2025 fully. You can not be in better hands! “Navigating Medicare” has classes/meetings all over the city. Go to navigatingmedicare.com to attend. A MUST to keep you in the know and know what to expect. Walk ins are welcome in their office as well at: 2232 W Hefner Rd Suite A, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Ginny Curtis-Gillespie is the founder and backbone of Navigating Medicare. She has worked in the insurance industry for 39 years and the Medicare space for 21 years. She is passionate about working with the Medicare population and helping them feel confident in making decisions about their health coverage. She is happily married with three grown children and 10 grandchildren. Jennifer Melton is the codirector of Navigating Medicare. She has been licensed for 13 years and holds a master's degree in education. She loves spending time with her clients and guiding them through the process of selecting the plan they deserve. She is a loving wife and mother of three children. Navigating Medicare Navigating Medicare Navigating Medicare Office (405) 842-0494 Fax (405) 302-4959 2232 West Hefner Rd Ste A Oklahoma City, OK 73120 On Facebook under Navigating Medicare OKC www.navigatingmedicare.com
This week we have a reminder episode about the Elison of Statesman Club. Cameron Gruenberg is the Divisional Director of Sales & Marketing for Sagora and is over 16 retirement communities including Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care! This conversation is about Elison Independent Living of Statesman Club, a pet friendly community on a little lake in the heart of OKC (behind the Hefner Road post office) at 10401 Vineyard Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73120. We will be discussing how the Elison Statesman Club has a long time reputation of being a relationship-oriented community. They involve the residents in different activities and even meal ideas! The community has an indoor swimming pool, and hosts regular town hall forums with the residents along with an in-house Home Care company. There is so much more we will discuss including affordable apartments and tours with a complementary delicious lunch or dinner for an individual or group. We will also be covering a program where you can be involved without moving in! Cameron Gruenberg, Divisional Director of Sales and Marketing at Ellison Independent Living of Statesman Club Cameron Gruenberg: I have been with Sagora for 3 years started out as a Campus Sales Director and have been promoted a couple times to now being the Divisional Director of Sales and Marketing. I've been in senior living for 7 years and healthcare for 16 years. I love working with seniors and their families navigate through the senior living world and find their forever home! I am married with 1 son age 3. I have a passion for disc golf as my main hobby. Love playing with my son and being with my family as much as I can! Website – elisonstatesmanclub.com Facebook: Elison Independent Living of Statesman Club I Oklahoma City (405) 883-4617
Talking to Talena Ford (left) on the upcoming; Oklahoma Family Caregiver Conference which is November the 7th from 10am till 3pm (see flyer below) and you can still attend virtually by phone or computer. Take yourselves to OKCares.org and Rebekah Williams (center) will be talking on Aging Our Way! Talena Ford, a 25-year social service programs professional with a master's degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma, currently serves as the Programs Administrator for the Grant and Coalitions Unit at the Oklahoma Human Services. She oversees federal and state-funded grants that offer support and resources to individuals with special needs and their caregivers, including respite opportunities. Rebekah Williams has established herself as a leading figure in senior advocacy over her 20-year career, focusing on improving the lives of seniors in Oklahoma. Her extensive experience includes a 9-year tenure with the Ombudsman program, backed by her educational foundation specialized training in both federal and state Ombudsman supervisor mandates, completing trainings from the University of Oklahoma Geriatric institute and being a graduate of the Oklahoma Aging Advocate Leadership Academy. Currently Rebekah serves as an Ombudsman Systems Advocate/liaison working with state and congressional law makers on bills that are in the best interest of the aging population.
The POSITIVE Aging seminar/event is just around the corner on November 6th at Metro Tech From 10am to 2pm. This Event is put on by VillagesOKC.org a plan not a place. Pictured left to right is Shirley Meats (VillageOKC Member) and center is Marilyn Olson the Executive Director of VillagesOKC! This will be fun informing and educational Event on Aging in a Positive Way … not to be missed! Lunch will be served! SIGN UP HERE! Shirley Shirley Mears Is a member of VillagesOKC, but not new to Oklahoma City. Shirley is currently a local professional representing LegalShield and IDShield Restoration. Her passion for networking people and places led to a career with World Ventures Travel. She was program chair at the Academy of Senior Professionals at Southern Nazarene University hosted the “Where's Shirley Show” on Champlin Broadcasting 1640 AM. Marilyn Olson is Executive Director of VillagesOKC, Governor's Representative on State Council on Aging, is part of “Aging Our Way”, the state's ten year plan on aging, writes a weekly newspaper column called WiseElder, and hosts a podcast called Empowering Independence. Marilyn is an Oklahoma farm girl with a degree in education from Southern Nazarene University. For past 38 years she been a positive voice for issues of aging including helping open 10 retirement communities.
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What is POSITIVE Aging Sponsored by Villages OKC and how can you be informed? Marilyn Olson. The Executive Director of VillagesOKC (pictured center) on November the 6th 2024 at Metro Tech, 1900 Spring Lake Drive from 10am to 2pm and lunch will be served by Swadley's. If you are a member of VillagesOKC.org (be come a member of VillagesOKC) the conference is no cost for Villagers and guests are $20! Dr Paul Rothwell will be speaking! VillagesOKC.org … is a Plan & Not a Place! We will also be speaking with Shirley Mears (a new member of VillagesOKC (pictured left) on LegalShield & IDShield Restoration. Educational and informational packed radio show this Saturday, October the 5th on FREEDOM 96.9FM Oklahoma's Talk Radio at 9:05am on the Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio
Nerve Renewal is in the house or maybe I need to say in the OSJ radio studio! Left is: Brendan Ashley, Brendan joins the team as a Physician Liaison for Northern Oklahoma, catering to the Stillwater and Enid area. Center is: Mark Cope – Mark is the Outreach Director for Nerve Renewal. Right Center is: Collin Campbell – Collin is a Physician Liaison here in OKC with Nerve Renewal. Nerve Renewal is one of those vetted companies by the Oklahoma Senior Journal and has been on our front cover with a five page article. They're on our back cover now with a two page article page, on pages six and seven. Nerve Renewal is not a pill it's a procedure that has no side effects 80% of the patients have success rate and it has completely changed the lives of many people with neuropathy or pain. They are opening up new clinics in Oklahoma and are here to meet the needs of those who haven't been able to get relief! It is worth repeating… there are no side effects. ___________________________ Mark Mark Cope – Mark is the Outreach Director for Nerve Renewal. His job entails leading and supporting a team of physician liaisons around the state. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar, playing pickleball, camping, and traveling. Collin Campbell – Collin is a Physician Liaison here with Nerve Renewal. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and has been representing nerve renewal in the community and clinical environment for close to a year now. You may also catch Collin at a local CrossFit competition or jiu jitsu gym as he's also active in those communities. Collin Brendan Ashley – Brendan is a new addition to the Nerve Renewal team. He is an Oklahoma State University graduate with a degree in Multimedia Journalism and Strategic Communications. Brendan joins the team as a Physician Liaison for Northern Oklahoma, catering to the Stillwater and Enid area. In his free time, he likes to watch sports, golf, and he bartends at an Enid brewery. nerverenewalnow.com Facebook: Nerve Renewal now (405) 563-9655
Pictured Left – Talena Ford, currently serves as the Programs Administrator for the Grant and Coalitions Unit at the Oklahoma Human Services. Pictured Center – Allyson Robinson is a Director for the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Department of Wellness Sponsored Programs. She supports Oklahoma ABLE Tech, the state's Assistive Technology. What is the MVP – Oklahoma Family Caregivers Conference? Free Admission & Door Prizes November 7th, 2024 at Metro Tech in OKC. See Flyer just below Also we will be discussing what ABLE Tech is and how they can be a BIG help to the 50+, their families and caregivers! Talena Ford Talena Ford, a 25-year social service programs professional with a master's degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma, currently serves as the Programs Administrator for the Grant and Coalitions Unit at the Oklahoma Human Services. She oversees federal and state-funded grants that offer support and resources to individuals with special needs and their caregivers, including respite opportunities. Allyson Robinson is a Director for the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Department of Wellness Sponsored Programs. She supports Oklahoma ABLE Tech, the state's Assistive Technology (AT) Act Program, the Special Education Resolution Center (SERC), the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council (ORC), Oklahoma's workforce. Allyson's role supports OSU's Student Accessibility Services as well. Allyson Robinson More information at: okcares.org Oklahoma ABLE Tech Socials and Contact Info: Our mission is to improve the lives of all Oklahomans by providing assistive technology (AT) devices and services, financing opportunities, digital accessibility services, advocacy, and education. Connect with us! Website – okabletech.org Facebook – facebook.com/okabletech Instagram – instagram.com/okabletech LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/oklahoma-able-tech/ YouTube –youtube.com/user/OklahomaABLETech/videos 1514 W. Hall of Fame Stillwater, OK 74078 M-F, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; 1:00 – 5:00 pm 405-744-9748 or 800-257-1705 Email: abletech@okstate.edu
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BE AWARE of the MEDICARE CHANGES FOR 2025! This is not a scare tactic but an information & educational OSJ Radio with “Navigating Medicare” is here to sell you nothing only expect advice! Jennifer Melton, licensed Insurance Agent & Co-Director (Ginny's daughter) along with CEO and the founder and backbone of “Navigating Medicare” Ginny Curtis-Gillespie has 39 years in the Medicare business and Jennifer has a degree in education and 13 years at “Navigating Medicare.” Ginny also read the over 3,000 page mandate for the changes in 2025 and is an expert in this field. You Can Not be in better hands! “Navigating Medicare” has class/meetings all over the city and you can go navigatingmedicare.com to attend. A MUST to keep you in the know & what to expect. Walk-ins are welcome in their office as well (see address below) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ginny Curtis-Gillespie is the founder and backbone of Navigating Medicare. She has worked in the insurance industry for 39 years and the Medicare space for 21 years. She is passionate about working with the Medicare population and helping them feel confident in making decisions about their health coverage. She is happily married with three grown children and 10 grandchildren. Jennifer Melton is the Codirector of Navigating Medicare. She has been licensed for 13 years and holds a master's degree in education. She loves spending time with her clients and guiding them through the process of selecting the plan they deserve. She is a loving wife and mother of three children. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Navigating Medicare Navigating Medicare Office (405) 842-0494 Fax (405) 302-4959 2232 West Hefner Rd Ste A Oklahoma City, OK 73120 On Facebook under Navigating Medicare OKC www.navigatingmedicare.com
The original was Oklahoma Senior Olympics and then Oklahoma Senior Games came in existence in 2016 and begin to explode!
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Due to the Oklahoma Storms in June & July of 2024 … Dennis Helm of Smooth Finish Roofing & Construction gave us a great information and what to look
Concordia Life Plan Community is talking about (amount other educational things) Their Concordia Community Foundation! Left to Right is Kurt Primuth is the Executive Director of Concordia Life Plan Community, Julia Davis is an expert in Living communities, excelling in event planning and marketing, David Seaman serves on the Concordia Community Foundation, where he currently serves as the board President. Tune in this Saturday 7/28/24 @ 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM to be informed & educated on the OSJ Radio Hour. Learning to be prepared for the Second Half of Life along with family and community direction! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Julie Julie Davis is a dedicated advocate for older adults and their families with 25+ years promoting healthy aging. Her leadership spans from the YMCA to Independent Living communities, excelling in event planning and marketing. For a decade, she has served Concordia, now also on the Concordia Community Foundation Board of Directors, enriching resident and family experiences. Kurt Kurt Primuth joined Concordia Life Plan Community in August of 2023. Kurt is the Executive Director of the Concordia Community Foundation. He spent the last 5 years as the Director of the Corporate Work Study Program for Cristo Rey OKC and 15 years with the Hewlett Packard Corporation. Kurt holds a BA in Philosophy from San Diego State and a BS in Business Management from Oklahoma Christian University. In 2022 Kurt graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with a Lutheran Director of Church Ministry degree and is currently commissioned at Zion Lutheran Church in Guthrie Oklahoma. David David Seaman grew up in Missouri. Graduated from UMR with a Master's degree. Worked all around the central US in manufacturing. His last job took him to several foreign locations, Argentina, Yemen, Russia, China, Canada, UAE, Chad. He retired in 2019. David's In-laws moved to Concordia in 2008 as founding members of Concordia. David joined the Concordia Board of Directors at that time, where he has faithfully served for 16 years. David expanded his leadership role when he and 3 others created the Concordia Community Foundation, where he currently serves as the board President. In addition to his leadership David enjoys doing volunteer work at Concordia (serving in the dining room and driving folks around town). Have done some work at the Science Center. Looking for more opportunities.
What is Super Mix and Premium Tea? We will be answering those questions and so much more on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour this Saturday 2/20/24 @ 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM along with being posted on 1700 popular podcasts platforms! Over 100,000 listeners every Saturday in our time slot! Noble Priehs (sitting next to me) is a walking, talking, golfing and hot yoga miracle. He was in a hired funeral escort motorcyclist as a driver T-bone him with her car going 75 miles an hour. Needless to say Noble wasn't supposed to live, but he did and then for 10 years the medical industry had him on opioids, PTSD meds and other drugs that were making him worse and causing him not wanting to live and only making him worse. He had to walk with a cane. His lifestyle was completely taken away from him until (plus he was in double the pain for 10 years!) Then he did one thing, which is what you'll be hearing on Saturday's show. We also will have an out of state call-in expert in these matters, Rory Wendell! Miss this show and you are missing out on a lifelong opportunity to improve your health and much more! Listen in y'all and get educated and education is power! Yours Truly has be on these products for a year and a half and I give thumbs up and toes! My Mom and Aunt are on them now too! Loving it! Noble Noble Priehs: I grew up outside Detroit, learned at 8 years old entrepreneurial ship. At 15 worked as a dishwasher in a restaurant, by 17 was managing that restaurant. At 20, I moved to Los Angeles, pursued the entertainment industry while working in restaurants (The famous LA Restaurant Spago along with the Ritz Carlton), then he found Palm Springs. Noble owned a swimming pool business, in Palm Springs till 2020. He Retired, began helping people with Simple, Proven & Natural health products, decided to take it on the road traveling with his (decked out) 1953 Airstream. Noble found Oklahoma & loves it here! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Call-in guest Rory Wendell. Rory & Carmilla Former Health Club owner, Retired Deputy Sheriff with Riverside Sheriff's Department, owned and operated one of the busiest Private Investigation companies in Southern California for over 30 years. Rory met Carmilla while in the Sheriff's academy. Happily married for 36 years!
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WHAT IS “HOMES FOR HEROS”? Welllllllllll we will be letting you in in the BIG Secret tomorrow (Saturday) Back by popular demand! Listen in on June 22, 2024 on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM Oklahoma's Talk Radio! This program as Zero Red Tape to it and I stand behind and beside it 100%! This is a community of like minded “give back” businesses plus a grant that gives back to first responders, teachers and the health care employees when buy a home! Hence “HOMES FOR HEROES” this is a true blue program and listen to get all the details! OKHeroes.com Pictured left is: Emily Machetta senior mortgage broker with Flat Branch Home Loan Mortgages, right is Steve Burris – Founder of Kevo Properties Real Estate, center is Chuck Gooch – Founder of expi Real Estate. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Oklahoma native Steve Burris, a real estate visionary, flipped his first house at 30, sparking a lucrative career. In 2010, he founded Kevo Properties, Oklahoma's largest private brokerage, with a goal to help new agents reach $100,000 quickly. Steve's latest venture, O Brokers, fosters collaboration among agents and small brokerages, reducing costs so they can focus on their real estate passion. O Brokers Group Info: Address: 4312 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Phone: (405)494-7222 Email: Steve.burris@obrokers.org www.kevoproperties.com
What is a BEMER??? Nope we are not talking about the auto … BEMER stands for: Bio electromagnetic energy regulation. Aging is the process of continuous impairment of the microcirculation. This show has to be listened to this Saturday 6/15/25 @9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM The BEMER delivers the unique & patented signals into the body to improve micro circulation, enhancing the body's natural self-regulating processes. The BEMER has been in use for 25 years in Europe and was invented in Germany… it is a normal process in Europe for the BEMER to be used in multiple medical issues. It's all natural and has no side effects. Only progression of success for your body. BEMER can also be used on horses and other animals besides humans. THIS IS A MUST FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES TO LISTEN TO! Donna Dearman RN – Retired Critical care RN worked for 42 yrs. My husband and I love breeding horses and watching them grow to their full potential. I've been passionate about sharing Bemer for over 7 yrs. to help benefit humans and horses. I learned about this technology from my internist, Dr. John Williams, MD. While working in the Cardiac Cath lab, I learned well the significance of adequate blood flow to the smallest vessels who have the biggest job of delivering the Oxygen and Nutrients and removing the waste products which are causing the inflammatory processes and hindering healing. contact info: website: ddearman.bemergrou12.com email: 3bardranch@.gmail.com Cell: 405-714-5564 Facebook: facebook.com/donnadearman
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What is The Longest Day and Painting Downtown Edmond Purple? We will be covering these two exciting subjects on Saturday 6/1/24 at 9:05am on FREEDOM 97.9FM Oklahoma's Talk Radio! Sitting (pictured left) is Herb MAGLEY, a long time Alzheimer's / Dementia support group leader and Alzheimer's Association Volunteer & Mascot. Sitting (pictured center) is Karly McNeill is the Longest Day Manager for the Alzheimer's Association. Both will be speaking on both subjects of “Painting Downtown Edmond Purple” and the “Longest Day”. Let's put the Alzheimer's Association “OUT OF BUSINESS” altogether! Herb Magley lost his wife, his best friend, to Alzheimer's…Gail was 52. While caring for her on their 13-year journey, he developed a passionate desire to help others. Herb gives speeches to caregivers across the country, facilitates 6 support groups, advocates, serves on the Oklahoma Chapter Board, has teams in 4 Walks to End Alzheimer's and heads up “Paint Edmond Purple”. Karly McNeill is The Longest Day Manager for the Alzheimer's Association, Oklahoma Chapter. She and her husband reside in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma with their Aussie doodle, Koda. She fights to #ENDALZ for her recently deceased grandfather, Eddie, a wonderful man known for his kindness and generosity. June 20th is the longest day this year for the Summer Solstice and Alzheimer's Association fundraiser. Painting Downtown Edmond Purple is from June 16th to 22nd!
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