Dementia Care

This should be hung in every dementia care home and in hospitals where there are patients with dementia.

If I get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things.

And I would add one more:

Every time you enter the room announce yourself.

“Hi Mom- it’s Margaret.”

NEVER ask- Do you know who I am??? That causes anxiety.

1. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality.

2. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.

3. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.

4. If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.

5. If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.

6. If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.

7. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.

8. If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends.

9. If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.

10. If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.

11. If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.

12. If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.

13. If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.

14. If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.

15. If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.

16. If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.

17. If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.

18. If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place.

19. If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.

20. If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.

21. If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.”

Hope For Haiti's Children - Project Hope Breakfast

 

Project Hope Breakfast Hope for Haiti's Children invites you to join us for a complimentary breakfast   Saturday, May 3, 2025 9:00 - 10:30 AM   Oklahoma City Zoo Roughneck Pavilion 2000 Remington Place Oklahoma City, OK 73111   Join us as we celebrate 30 years of bringing hope to Haiti. Hear about Project Hope’s impact, our vision for the future, and how you can help make it a reality! We can’t wait to share this special milestone with you! CASUAL ATTIRE WELCOMED. Register to Attend Make a bigger impact—become an event sponsor and help maximize funds for our mission! Become a Sponsor In addition to our complimentary breakfast, you will receive a zoo ticket which will allow you to enjoy the zoo following our event. Unable to attend, donate at www.projecthope2030.org 12020 Southwick Lane | Cincinnati, OH 45241  Questions? Email us at info@hopeforhaitischildren.org

Senior Singles Dinner

We will start again on Thursday, March 20th, 2025

• @ the Edmond Church of Christ
• 11:30 a.m. in Quad #1. 
• We will have a meal that is provided for you.
• The plan is to have a good time of fellowship and prayer for one another.

The Upcoming Dates Are:
There was a time before COVID when we did this most months, we are going to try to do this quarterly and schedule it during the daylight.

Bill would help seniors with taxes

https://edmondlifeandleisure.com/bill-would-help-seniors-with-taxes-p24918-98.htm

Tue, Jan 21, 2025

Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City, has filed House Joint Resolution 1001 aimed at providing financial relief to Oklahoma senior home-owners. This initiative seeks to stabilize property taxes for those aged 65 and older who meet certain criteria, ensuring that they can remain in their homes without the burden of rising property taxes. 

"This measure is about protecting our seniors and eliminating the worry about property taxes skyrocketing as they retire,” Manger said. "By freezing taxable property values for qualifying seniors, we are helping them maintain stability and control over their financial future." 

This measure was filed as a House Joint Resolution which, if passed by the Legislature, would give Oklahoma voters the opportunity to decide whether to incorporate the provisions of HJR1001 into the Oklahoma Constitution. 

Under HJR1001, homeowners would need to meet specific eligibility requirements, including being 65 years or older, occupying their home for at least 10 years and ensuring the property’s fair cash value does not exceed $500,000. Temporary absences from the home, provided they do not exceed 365 days within a 10-year period, would not disqualify eligibility. 

HJR1001 states that the fair cash value of a qualifying senior’s homestead would be frozen at the value it held when the senior turned 65. This freeze applies even if property values in the area increase. The measure would also eliminate income-based eligibility, ensuring that all seniors who meet the age and occupancy criteria can benefit, marking a significant departure from the existing rules. Additionally, any new improvements to a senior's home would be added to the taxable value and once adjusted, the fair cash value total would remain for as long as the senior continues to own and occupy the property. 

"Oklahoma’s seniors often live on fixed incomes, and rising property taxes can strain their finances," Manger said.  "This resolution would ensure that older homeowners are protected from these increases while maintaining fairness in the state’s property tax system." 

Rep. Manger encourages Oklahomans interested in this bill to reach out to their legislators and urge them to co-sponsor the legislation. 

HJR1001 will be eligible for consideration in the upcoming legislative session, which starts Feb. 3. If passed, Oklahomans could see it on the ballot in 2026.

What Happens to Your Debts When You Die

What Happens to Your Debts When You Die

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6 Things Struggling Seniors Need to Know But Don’t

If you're among the country's millions of struggling seniors, you need more knowledge to counteract having less money.  Attorney Eric Olsen, Executive Director of the HELPS Non-Profit Law Firm, knows how the law protects #seniors struggling with debt and low or no incomes. Take a few minutes to listen to what he has to say regarding seniors and debt. You may be surprised and feel a lot better about your struggling situation. 

https://youtu.be/air6YGEbL-E