Eileen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Personal Trainer with over 25 years’ experience as a professional serving the aging adult population. Eileen is passionate about sharing the opportunities we have to improve our brain health and maintain our physical and cognitive fitness as we age, that’s why she has integrated the expertise gained throughout the decades as a researcher, social worker, counselor and wellness educator into her “Keeping the Brain Young” speaking series. Eileen has presented nationally to communities throughout the United …
Steve Buck, CEO of Care Providers Oklahoma; Talena Ford, who oversees Sunbeam Family Services’ Senior Engagement Program; and Julie Davis, marketing project manager for Concordia Life Plan Community; joined Journal Record Interim Editor Joe Dowd, who facilitated the JR Now webinar on Eldercare and Aging. Concordia sponsored the July 31 webinar. By Steve Metzer | The Journal Record | July 31, 2020 Advocates for elderly Oklahomans talked about challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, how the business community and government have …
“Finding Joy in Quarantine” featured 80+ paintings created by local artist Beverly Langley Concordia Life Plan Community resident, Beverly Langley, painted over 80 watercolor pieces while sheltering in place during the coronavirus pandemic. Her paintings were on display July 21 and 22 at Finding Joy in Quarantine, a virtual and in-person fundraiser helping local older adults. The socially distanced in-person portion of the event was held in the 36th Street Square Event Center in Bethany, Okla. Attendees purchased Langley’s paintings of nature, landscape …
NEWS 9: Red Dirt Diaries: 90-Year-Old Artist Paints 70 Pieces During Pandemic Friday, July 10th 2020, 5:48 pm By: Karl Torp During the pandemic, our most vulnerable, have lived in self isolation. But 90-year-old Beverly Langley is actually finding inspiration during the pandemic. She’s an artist and specializes in watercolors. “Watercolor is dynamic. The colors are so brilliant, you make a mistake and sometimes they can be gorgeous,” said Langley. Right before the pandemic started, Langley was asked to begin …
