LeadingAge Oklahoma

04/16/2026

Update! The May 20-21 offering of this seminar is now at capacity. Contact [email protected] to request addition to the waitlist.

Watch for additional dates Summer 2026!

We are offering a virtual Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care seminar with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.

This training will qualify participants to apply to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner. It also provides 7 hours NAB approved CEU credit.

More Information and a Registration Link Here:
https://leadingageok.org/alzheimers-disease-and-dementia-care-seminar/

04/14/2026

Our Activity and Social Services Director Course in underway!

This group of participants are spending the week learning and implementing the skills needed to design and deliver meaningful, engaging activities that enhance residents’ quality of life and support person-centered care.

Watch for an announcement about a fall offering of this course!

04/09/2026

It’s sure to be a great day when it begins with these folks - Mike Logan, CEO of St. Simeon’s, and Steven Walkingstick, Campus Director of Baptist Villages Owasso and Board President of LeadingAge Oklahoma!

Plans are underway for a regional provider meet-up in Tulsa in July! You won’t want to miss - stay tuned for details!

04/06/2026

We love it when our work week begins here!

04/04/2026

We can’t wait to attend this wonderful summit! The intersection of arts and health is critical and the benefits are clearly seen among older adults. We hope you plan to join in this important conversation.

More Speakers Added! 📣

Two more featured speakers have been added to our slate of experts who will share their knowledge with us during the 2026 Oklahoma Arts and Health Summit on May 21. Learn about each below. And register soon! (Space is limited).

https://www.arts.ok.gov/our_programs/arts_and_health.html

👉 Dr. Jenny Baxley Lee, board-certified dance/movement therapist and master lecturer with the University of Florida's Center for Arts in Medicine. Lee has spent more than two decades exploring how the arts—including dance, theatre, and movement—can support health across the lifespan.

👉 Dr. Concetta Tomaino, co-founder and Executive Director of the Instiute for Music and Neurological Function, Tomaino is a pioneer in music therapy and neuroscience, recognized internationally for her work exploring the impact of music on the brain.

03/31/2026

Spots are limited! Don't miss this opportunity!

LeadingAge Oklahoma is offering Activity and Social Services Director Certification Training. This is also an excellent refresher course for professionals who are already certified!

This comprehensive 40-hour, week-long course will provide the required training for certification.

April 13 - 17

Register today at: https://laok.memberclicks.net/acttraining26

This program is presented in partnership with the National Council of Certified Activities Professionals (NCCAP) and is taught by Dr. Haley Mosely, ACC, CADDCT, CDCS. Dr. Mosely is an educator and consultant with ActivTimes Consulting and Education and brings more than 25 years of experience in senior care activities. She currently serves as President of the Activity Professionals Association of Greater Dallas and holds a Doctorate in Education from Dallas Baptist University.

Classes will be held at the Oklahoma Center for Non-Profits and run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

03/30/2026

We enjoyed celebrating Senior Day at the Capitol with members, residents, and partners! Together, we can!

03/30/2026

We love visiting our members! Our CEO, Claire Dowers-Nichols, had another wonderful visit with Mike Logan, CEO of St. Simeon’s in Tulsa, to learn more about his exciting plans for that community! We look forward to co-hosting a regional provider meeting at St. Simeon’s later this year.

03/26/2026

Save the date! May 20-21 we are offering a virtual Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care seminar with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.

This training will qualify participants to apply to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner. It also provides 7 hours NAB approved CEU credit.

Register Here! https://laok.memberclicks.net/alzheimeranddementiacare

Contact [email protected] with questions.

03/19/2026

As a LeadingAge Oklahoma member benefit, Value First is focused on the needs of senior living communities by providing choices, solutions, and savings on food, medical, environmental, office supplies, and capital equipment. Value First’s dining program has cost-saving contracts with many of the same manufacturers that are found in five-star hotels and restaurants. Our experienced team of sourcing specialists helps you take advantage of trends, create savings through unique and flexible menu offerings, and enhance your dining experience.

Our Commitment to Members:

Quality - Market leading pricing from trusted brands; Top manufacturers for resident satisfaction; Reflection of commitment to quality

Affordability - Complimentary cost analysis; 98% of members see savings; Typically 5-15% reduction in monthly spend

Variety - Multiple food distributor options; Fresh produce options; Specialty meat and seafood suppliers

Contact [email protected] for more information!