AFCR ECHO Archive

ECHO Series 1


Session 1: What is Age Friendly?
Devon Murray, Education Director, Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI) and Dawn Jelinek, Sr. Clinical Consultant, OFMQ

  • October 11
    • What is Age Friendly? (PDF)
    • What is Age Friendly? (VIDEO)

Session 2: Tips for Accessing Resources for Clients and Caregiver
Kathy Gooding, Community Engagement Manager, Unite Us

  • October 18
    • Tips for Accessing Resources for Clients and Caregiver (VIDEO)

Session 3: Helping Clients Navigate Medicare and Medicaid
Ray Walker, Divisional Director, Medicare Assistance Program, Oklahoma Insurance Department

  • October 25
    • Medicare 101 (PPT)
    • Helping Clients Navigate Medicare and Medicaid (VIDEO)

Session 4: Coordination of Services for Individuals with Dementia and their Loved Ones
Michaelle Statham, Director of Programs, Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma Chapter,and Erica Tatum, M.HR, CPG, Family Outreach Coordinator, Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma Chapter

  • November 1
    • Alzheimer's & Other Dementia (PPT)
    • Helping Clients Navigate Medicare and Medicaid (VIDEO)

Session 5: Not Enough Time? Time Management Techniques
Andrea Golden-Pogue, RN, MSN, Health Promotion Sciences

  • November 8
    • Not Enough Time? Time Management Techniques (PPT)
    • Not Enough Time? Time Management Techniques (VIDEO)

Session 6: Using Medications Safely
Devon Murray, Education Director, and Jacqueline McDaniel, Executive Director

  • November 15
    • Using Medications Safely (PPT)
    • Oklahoma Alliance For Healthy Families (PPT)
    • Using Medications Safely & OAHF Presentations (VIDEO)

ECHO Series 2


Session 1: Dementia Friendly @ Work
Devon Murray, Education Director, Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI)
  • January 10
    • Dementia Friendly @ Work? (PDF)
    • Dementia Friendly @ Work? (VIDEO)

Session 2: What are Federal Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and What do They Do?
Scott Rosenthal, CEO, Northeastern Oklahoma Community Health Centers
Carol Martin, Executive Director of Community Services, Variety Care
Brooke Lattimore, COO, Health and Wellness Center OK

  • January 17
    • What are Federal Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and What do They Do? (PDF)
    • Community Health Centers FQHC (PDF)
    • Health Wellness OK FQHC Presentation (PDF)
    • What are Federal Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and What do They Do? (VIDEO)

Session 3: Education and Strategies for Suicide Prevention
Felicia Cummings Lane, LCSW Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator, Human Capital Services, Veterans Affairs

  • January 24
    • S.A.V.E. Training,
      Safe Messaging Best Practices, & Lethal Means Safety Counseling (PDF)
    • Education and Strategies for Suicide Prevention (Video)

Session 4: What's Next? Care Transition for Older Adults
Ashley Jones, Director of Care Transition Program, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center

  • January 31
    • Exploring Care Transitions (PDF)
    • What’s Next? Care Transition for Older Adults (VIDEO)

Session 5: Take a Break: Assisting Family Caregivers in Finding Respite Resources
Tammy Warren, LCSW, VA Caregiver Support, Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center
Janea Hogan, Project Director, AmeriCorps Seniors
Alysa Kinnell, Social Services Specialist, EODD Area Agency on Aging

  • February 7
    • Take a Break: Assisting Family Caregivers in Finding Respite Resources (PDF)
    • Take a Break: Assisting Family Caregivers in Finding Respite Resources (VIDEO)
    • VA Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PDF)
    • Bring Out the Best of America (PPT)

Session 6: Keeping Warm in the Winter: Community Resources for Dementia, Low-Income Home Energy (LIEAP) and Assistance Program / Weatherization

Jessie Thompson, Executive Director, Community Action Agency

  • February 14
    • Community Action Partnership (PDF)
    • Keeping Warm in the Winter: Community Resources for Dementia (VIDEO)

Special Session 7: Resource Round Table

  • February 21
    • Resource Round Table (PDF)
    • Resource Round Table (VIDEO)

ECHO Series 3


Session 1: Understanding Alzheimer's and Other Dementia
Ethan Crisp, Community Outreach Coordinator, Alzheimer's Association

  • April 11
    • Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior (PDF)
    • Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior (VIDEO)

Session 2: How to Protect Yourself? The Ins and Outs of Fraud and Scam
Devon Murray, Education Director, Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI)
G-Coty Shorter, Community Outreach Coordinator, Oklahoma Dementia Care Network (OkDCN)

  • April 18
    • How to Protect Yourself (PDF)
    • How to Protect Yourself (VIDEO)

Session 3: Food Insecurities in Older Adults
Keeley White, Director of Community Health Programs, Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

  • April 25
    • Food Insecurities in Older Adults (VIDEO)
    • Food for Health and Seniors (PPT)

Session 4: Elder Abuse and How to Recognize the Signs
Cathy Wood, APS Training & Grant Programs Supervisor, Adult Protection Services

  • May 2
    • Elder Abuse and How to Recognize the Signs (VIDEO)
    • Elder Abuse and How to Recognize the Signs (PPT)

Session 5: Housing for Older Adults
Sharon Gordon-Ribeiro, Field Office Director-OKC, Housing Urban Development

  • May 9
    • Elder Abuse and How to Recognize the Signs (VIDEO)
    • Elder Abuse and How to Recognize the Signs (PPT)

Session 6: Celebrating Older Americans' Month: Guide to Title III Services for Older Adults
Blair Schoeb, CEO
Area Agency on Aging - Central Oklahoma

  • May 16
    • Guide to Title III Services for Older Adults (VIDEO)
    • Guide to Title III Services for Older Adults (PPT)

ECHO Series 4


Session 1: The Dos and Don'ts: Approaching Family Members with Sensitive Information about Dementia
Michaelle Statum, Director of Programs, Alzheimer's Association

  • July 11
    • The Dos and Don'ts: Approaching Family Members with Sensitive Information About Dementia (VIDEO)

Session 2: Depression in Older Adults
Karen Orsi, BA, Director, Oklahoma Mental Health and Aging Coalition, Vice Chair, National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging

  • July 18
    • Depression in Older Adults (VIDEO)
    • Depression in Older Adults (PPT)

Session 3: Knowing the Signs: Nutritional Deficiency in Dementia Clients
Rachel Hand, PA-C, MPAS Associate, Reynolds Section of Geriatric Medicine

  • July 25
    • Knowing the Signs: Nutritional Deficiency in Dementia Clients (VIDEO)
    • Knowing the Signs: Nutritional Deficiency in Dementia Clients (PPT)

Session 4: Getting to Know Those You Serve: Being Culturally Competent
Keith Kleszynski, Assistant Professor of Research, Reynolds Section of Geriatrics - Department of Medicine

  • August 1
    • Getting to Know Those You Serve: Being Culturally Competent (VIDEO)
    • Getting to Know Those You Serve: Being Culturally Competent (PPT)

Session 5: Legal Aid for Seniors
Tara Lemmon, JD, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Muskogee Law Office

  • August 8
    • Legal Aid for Seniors (VIDEO)
    • Legal Aid for Seniors (PPT)

Session 6: Building Team Culture
Andrea Golden-Pogue, RN, Health Educator, Health Promotion Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

  • August 15
    • The 4 C's to Building Team Culture (VIDEO)
    • The 4 C's to Building Team Culture (PPT)

ECHO Series 5


Session 1: The Benefits of Exercise and Physical Therapy for Older Adults
Rachel Williams, PT, DPT, NCS, ABPTS, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy,, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center

  • October 10
    • Physical Activity and Intentional Aging (VIDEO)
    • Physical Activity and Intentional Aging (PPT)

Session 2: Dementia Care Approaches
Andrea Golden-Pogue, RN, Health Educator, Health Promotion Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

  • October 17
    • Dementia Care Approaches (VIDEO)
    • Dementia Care Approaches (PPT)

Session 3: The Older Adult Driver
Devon Murray, MBA Education Director, Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative

  • October 24
    • The Older Adult Driver (VIDEO)
    • The Older Adult Driver (PPT)

Session 4: Don't Worry About It: Resources for Managing Anxiety for Older Adults
Kristen H. Sorocco, PhD, Program Manager and Psychologist, OKC VA Health Care System

  • October 31
    • Don't Worry About It: Resources for Managing Anxiety for Older Adults (VIDEO)
    • Don't Worry About It: Resources for Managing Anxiety for Older Adults (PPT)

Session 5: HIV in Older Adults
Michelle Lewis, Pharm.D., BCPS, AAHIVP, Clinical Associate Professor, OU Health Sciences Center

  • November 7
    • HIV in Older Adults (VIDEO)
    • HIV in Older Adults (PPT)

Session 6: Resources for Sleep Problems for Older Adults
Diana L. Sturdevant Ph.D., GCNS-BC, NEA-BC, APRN, CWS, Assistant Professor of Research, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

  • November 14

ECHO Series 6


Session 1: The Lions Club: Providing Resources for Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids
Marie F. Burns, Executive Director, Lions of Oklahoma

  • January 9
    • The Lions Club: Providing Resources for Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids (VIDEO)
    • The Lions Club: Providing Resources for Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids (PPT)

Session 2: Receiving Prescription Assistance Through Rx Oklahoma
Kameelah Alexander, Programs Planner I, Oklahoma Department of Commerce

  • January 16
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Session 3: Working with AARP to Reintroduce Older Adults into the Workforce
Eugina Walker, Regional Manager, Senior Community Service Employment Program

  • January 23

Session 4: Oklahoma ABLE Tech Makes Life Accessible to Oklahomans of All Ages and Abilities
Shelley Gladden, Program Manager, Oklahoma ABLE Tech

  • January 31
    • OK ABLE Tech (VIDEO)
    • OK ABLE Tech (PPT)

Session 5: Indian Healthcare Resources for Those in Need
Pamela Wiernasz, BSN-RN, Gerontology RN Educator, Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa

  • February 7
    • Indian Healthcare Resources for Our Native Elders (VIDEO)
    • Indian Healthcare Resources for Our Native Elders (PPT)

Session 6: Who Can Provide Additional Resources for Older Adults?
Nadine Walter, Deputy Director, OKDHS Community Living, Aging and Protective Services

  • February 14
    • Who Can Provide Additional Resources for Older Adults? (VIDEO)
    • Who Can Provide Additional Resources for Older Adults? (PPT)

ECHO Series 7


Session 1: Dementia Friendly @ Work
Devon Murray, MBA Education Director, Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative

  • April 2
    • Dementia Friendly @ Work (VIDEO)
    • Dementia Friendly @ Work (PPT)

Session 2: Tax Assistance for Older Adults
Sean Voskuhl, State Director, AARP

  • April 9
    • Tax Assistance for Older Adults (VIDEO)
    • Tax Assistance for Older Adults (PPT)

Session 3: Sexual Assault Awareness for Adults
Mikela Rhodes, Senior Director of Sexual Assault Services, YWCA Oklahoma

  • April 16
    • Sexual Assault Awareness for Adults (VIDEO)
    • Sexual Assault Awareness for Adults (PPT)

Session 4: Managing Diabetes and Dementia within the Elderly Community
Whitney Moseley, BSN, RN, Health Promotion Disease Prevention (HPDP) Coordinator,
United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Indian Health Service

  • April 23
    • Managing Diabetes and Dementia within the Elderly Community (VIDEO)
    • Managing Diabetes and Dementia within the Elderly Community (PPT)

Session 5: Helping Older Adults Decrease Fall Risk
Madelyn Maxwell, State Fall Prevention Coordinator, OK State Health Department

  • April 30
    • Helping Older Adults Decrease Fall Risk (VIDEO)
    • Helping Older Adults Decrease Fall Risk (PPT)

Session 6: Celebrating Older American Month
Janet Bowen, Information & Assistance Specialist, Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on Aging

  • May 7
    • Celebrating Older American Month (VIDEO)
    • Celebrating Older American Month (PPT)

ECHO Series 8


Session 1: Identifying Self Neglect in the Aging Community
Shahannah Sosa, Programs Field Representative,
Oklahoma Human Services
  • August 6
    • Identifying Self Neglect in the Aging Community (VIDEO)
    • Identifying Self Neglect in the Aging Community (PPT)

Session 2: Recognizing and Coping with Sundowning
Andrea Golden-Pogue, MSN, RN, Educator, Health
Promotion Sciences, OUHSC Hudson College of Public
Health

  • August 13
    • Recognizing and Coping with Sundowning (VIDEO)
    • Recognizing and Coping with Sundowning (PPT)

Session 3: Staying Active and Healthy at Home
Nile Burge, Educator, OHAI

  • August 20
    • Staying Active and Healthy at Home (VIDEO)
    • Staying Active and Healthy at Home (PPT)

Session 4: Introducing the ABC's of LGBTQIA Within the Elderly Population
Laine Soto, LCSW, Lead Therapist, Red Rock Behavioral Health

  • August 27
    • Introducing the ABC's of LGBTQIA Within the Elderly Population (VIDEO)
    • Introducing the ABC's of LGBTQIA Within the Elderly Population (PPT)

Session 5: Improving Social Isolation and Loneliness within Older Adults
Karen Orsi, BA, Director, Oklahoma Mental Health and Aging Coalition, Vice Chair, National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging

  • September 3
    • Improving Social Isolation and Loneliness within Older Adults (VIDEO)
    • Improving Social Isolation and Loneliness within Older Adults (PPT)

Session 6: Recognizing National Suicide Prevention Week: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention
Mary Mohon, Psy.D, Geriatric Clinical Psychologist
OKC VA Home Based Primary Care

  • September 12
    • Recognizing National Suicide Prevention Week: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (VIDEO)
    • Recognizing National Suicide Prevention Week: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (PPT)

ECHO Series 9


Session 1: Safety First: Tips for Protecting Older Adults From Negative Behavior
Karissa Maddox, Executive Director Case Management Operations,
Oklahoma University Health Science Center

Sarah Cukale-Matos, Clinical Assistant Professor, Oklahoma University Health Science Center

  • October 15
    • Safety First: Tips for Protecting Older Adults from Self Harm (VIDEO)
    • Safety First: Tips for Protecting Older Adults from Self Harm (PPT)

Session 2: Alzheimer's Association- Research Presentation
Meggie Gaskins, Director of Communications, Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma Chapter

  • October 22
    • Alzheimer's Association- Research Presentation (VIDEO)
    • Alzheimer's Association- Research Presentation (PPT)

Session 3: Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
Tara Hardin, TRIAD Coordinator, Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office

  • Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Session 4: Managing the Dangers of Wandering
Jacob Guinan, Healthy Brain Coordinator, Chronic Disease Prevention Services, Oklahoma State Department of Health

  • Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Session 5: Identifying and Managing Agitation in Dementia Patients
Andrea L. Golden-Pogue, RN, MSN, Workforce Development Educator, Oklahoma Dementia Care Network/ Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative

  • Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Session 6: Effective Behavioral Health Interventions
Carrie Martin Jankowski, MSSW, LCSW Clinical Associate Professor, OU Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work

  • Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Special ECHO Series


Special Session 7: Immunization and Vaccine Update - Recommendations for Individuals Age 60 and Older
Garrett Huxall, Specialized Geriatrics PracticePharmacy Consulting
PharmCare USA

  • October 23
    • Immunization and Vaccine Update - Recommendations for Individuals Age 60 and Older (VIDEO)
    • Immunization and Vaccine Update - Recommendations for Individuals Age 60 and Older (PPT)

Special Session 10: Active Listening
Samantha McAllister, BA, MS, Care Coordinator II, Red Rock Behavioral Health Services

  • Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 10:30 a.m.