Lifestyle

Celebrating Mother’s Day, like other holidays, can be bittersweet and challenging when mom is living with Alzheimer’s. Mother’s Day, however, can remain a meaningful and enjoyable occasion for families facing Alzheimer’s and other dementia. To help these families with Mother’s Day celebrations, the Alzheimer’s Association offers these tips: Take a person-centered approach. Focus on what is enjoyable for the person with Alzheimer’s, such as looking at family pictures or enjoying the person’s favorite food. If they get overwhelmed in large groups, a small quiet gathering may be preferable.

News flash: You don’t need special, expensive foods to build a healthy diet. Surprised? Most of us buy into the myth that eating healthy costs more.

Many times there appears to be very little happening at Burbank First Baptist. The church building usually is only occupied on Sunday and Wednesday. The Fellowship Hall may have occasionally have an activity schedule. There is much going on behind the limited church building usage. The church as a landline 918-648-5259 with an answering machine. Message will be answered as time permits. The Pastor has a cell phone 580-485-5721 to handle messaging and special requests. When people are unable to attend church because of illness or special family activities, the Pastor will try to make personal contact via his cell phone. When hospitalization is required in Tulsa, Fairfax, or Oklahoma City for an unknown period of time, the Pastor will personally visit a patient to pray for a speedy recovery. The Pastor and wife try to keep up with children’s sporting activities when they are notified of the events time. Many times special events require traveling to our larger cities to obtain supplies. The Pastor and wife again are usually asked to obtain them as soon as possible. The Pastor tries to call those who have not been to services for some time. He tries to make sure these contacts happen about every two weeks. When there is a need to schedule the Fellowship Hall for an activity, many will call the Pastor to confirm that the date is available. The church also has a very liberal policy for families who wish to borrow our table and chairs in the Fellowship Hall. Guess who takes care of confirming these requests. It has been my privilege to visit relatives of families regardless of church affiliation upon request. I have probably missed something but this is an attempt to inform people that the work of ministry is more than when services are scheduled. It takes a community of believers to show Christian love. Burbank First Baptist Church makes every effort to provide comfort and compassion to those who seek such. Check out our ever changing website www.burbankfirstbaptist.org.

OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (May 9, 2024) - Osage Nation has received incredible outreach from community members, elected officials, and organizations offering support. Anyone who wishes to contribute monetarily can donate to the Osage Nation Foundation here https://www.osagefoundation.

There are millions of caregivers in the United States and they all have common needs; recognition, counseling, support, information, problem sharing and, in many cases, peer socializing. One of the proven ways that many of these needs can be met is by attending a Caregiver Support Group. Caregivers are one of American’s most valuable assets, but often their needs are lost in the care recipients’ problems. Therefore, having a place where caregivers can be themselves, share experiences and insights and have the positive input of their peers is critical.

We’re starting to get it. For the first time in five years, adults in the United States know the right definition of healthy foods.