Originally posted in the Oklahoman. When John and Barbara Erickson got married 70 years ago, they knew it was forever. Together ever since their wedding day, a dementia diagnosis was not going to change it. “I realized I could no longer take care of my husband,” Barbara recalled. “I am quite healthy, but he needed more care than I could give.” “John still has quite a bit of memory, but he is 92 and he loses a little bit every …
Originally featured in NewsOK. Residents of Concordia Life Care Community recently celebrated their graduation from Cyber Seniors at Francis Tuttle Technology Center. The graduation ceremony included remarks from Concordia Executive Director Danny Eischen and Francis Tuttle Superintendent Tom Friedemann. The eight-week program pairs Francis Tuttle IT students with residents from the retirement community who are interested in learning technology skills. …
Originally posted in The Oklahoman. When Virginia Olds decided to move into a continuing care senior community she approached it with the same scientific approach she had deployed in her career as a social worker in the healthcare system. Research, research, lots of questions and more research. Once she decided to make the move to Concordia Life Care Community in Oklahoma City, she knew that she had done due diligence. “In my case, my family has always seen me as an independent …
Originally featured in NewsOK. Olinda Berry might not be able to bust a move on the dance floor like she used to, but that didn’t keep her from celebrating with friends and neighbors recently. Berry, 98, was one of the first residents to move into Oklahoma City’s Concordia Life Care Community after it opened in 2007, and she wasn’t about to miss out on the 10th anniversary party last week. “Everyone always asks me, ‘What’s the key to a long …
