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Meet Dr. Gibson and his spot on Dentures! https://okseniorjournal.com/latest-radio-shows/

Paula Settle is the 2025-26 season President for the OKC Town Hall Lecture Series. What a Fun and Interesting show we have for our listeners this Saturday @ 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM! We zoomed Paula in from another state because she was visiting her 12 grandchildren. Her kitty cat 🐈‍⬛ James Bond🐈‍⬛ made it on the zoom call as well… (reminder that you can be zoomed in from any place in the United States or abroad!) OKC Town Hall began in 1933 and is a non-profit … still going strong 💪🏼 today!

We will talk about each speaker on Paula‘s agenda this year and part of next and you will not be disappointed on who she is bringing into OKC for the lecture series!

Also see the line up flyer in this OSJ e-newsletter for the details on the speaker lineup as well!

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PAULA SETTLE – An Oklahoma girl, born in Anadarko, grew up in Elk City, OK graduated Elk City High School and graduated BA English and Journalism from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1978. Married John Settle 1977 now with three grown daughters and soon to be 12 grandchildren this month. They co-owned four central Kansas newspapers for 30 years. Paula was co-publisher and Advertising Director for 25 years. Moved back to Oklahoma in 2018.

2025-26 President Elect of OKC Town Hall Lecture Series. Second Half Expo/OSJ Coffee Talk thisThursday … featured, networking and our presentation by Dr Keith Gibson Patent pending in investor … spoke on his Spot On Innovative Technique! What a joy and we all learned something fantastic in his presentation.

Make sure you follow the OSJ E-newsletter to get the information on all of our coffee talks once a month! You’ll be so glad you did attend! We work super hard on getting innovative speakers, as well as our one on one networking! To contact Dr. Gibson go to 405-497-0711 or to email him; [email protected].

He is also featured on the OSJ back cover and pages six and seven with an article in the current issue of the Oklahoma Senior Journal.

Dr. Gibson will also be featured at the secondhalfexpo.com

okctownhall.org

Money Moments with MidFirst Bank on frauds and scams! There is quite an impressive program going on at MidFirst Bank called “Money Moments” with an entire fraud department!

There’s a new scam that is impersonating your bank, and we give you ways to combat this. Pictured left is; Candler Eve – Director of Enterprise Fraud Risk Management at MidFirst Bank and Pictured Right is; Kate Orth – Certified Fraud Examiner as the Fraud Operations Manager at MidFirst Bank.

This show will beautifully educate you on how to provide you and your loved ones with protection from fraud and scams!

Money Moments by MidFirst Bank is also on page 30 in the current issue of the Oklahoma Senior Journal!

Candler Eve has spent over 18 years as a fraud professional. Candler has created and led multiple fraud programs including the implementation and governance of those programs. He is passionate about preventing, detecting, and investigating fraud scams that impact the good people of Oklahoma. Since 2019 Candler Eve has been the Director of Enterprise Fraud Risk Management with MidFirst Bank.

Kate Orth, CFE is a Certified Fraud Examiner with over a decade of banking experience. As FAVP, Fraud Operations Manager at MidFirst Bank, she leads a high-performing team, specializing in fraud prevention, fraud detection and risk analysis. Kate is passionate about innovation, continuous learning and delivering exceptional service in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads: @MidFirst

We have fraud information on: MidFirst.com AND MoneyMoments.com

PHONE: 405-767-7000

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What is the The Harrison Assisted Living & Memory Care and where is it located? It is right here in South OKC at; 10801 South May Ave. in OKC, OK 73170 … this OSJ Radio Hour will inform you on the different levels of care as in: Independent Living, Assited Living & Memory Care. You are also WELCOME to a fine dinning experience with an accredited Chef 🧑‍🍳.png and a tour all at no cost. It is so wise as a 50-Plus demographic or the adult children to go at least once a month to visit senior housing options. Be prepared instead of being in a position of having to make sure an important decision at the last minute. Pictured is; Cameron Gruenberg Divisional Director of Sales and Marketing for Sagora Senior Living.

Sagora is the management company over The Harrison. Be informed and educated to make well rounded decisions. This show will do that for you.!

cameronCameron Gruenberg Divisional Director of Sales and Marketing for Sagora Senior Living. I have been with Sagora for 4 years. Started in Tulsa, Oklahoma and now support 17 communities across multiple states. I’ve been in senior living and healthcare since 2009.

10801 South May Ave. in OKC, OK 73170

(405) 390-7240

https://www.harrisonoklahomacity.com/contact-us/

OKSJ 7-19-25 senior games: https://okseniorjournal.com/latest-radio-shows/

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The OSJ Radio Hour as in The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour … Has a “back by popular demand” OSJ radio hour… in studio is originally aired 12/14/24 and due to emails, a phone calls and texts… we knew we had to bring this show back to our listening audience! It is a world  of information (especially after the holidays) where adult children, friends and those concerned with the well being of their parents or loved one. Most of what you will hear is FREE or very low cost!

Interactive Companion Pet – Realistic & Lifelike… What is this ? We will answer that and more on tools for families or professional caregivers. This show is dedicated to those the care for others. Either you will be a caregiver or you will be cared for. Pictured left to right in the above photo is Loyd Lightfoot, Shelley Gladden, and Donnie Lewis.

These are experts in their field and their expertise is your reward! These are helping hands that can make difficult situations better for you or your loved one.

Donnie Lewis, Program Manager III at Oklahoma Human Services Community Living, Aging and Protective (CAP) Services since 2024, manages the US Department of Health and Human Services Lifespan Respite Grants that partners with agencies across Oklahoma to support for caregivers.

Community Engagement & Coalitions | Community Living, Aging and Protective Services (CAP)

Loyd Lightfoot is an LRG Specialist with Oklahoma Human Services. A skilled professional with diverse experience in healthcare, tribal water/wastewater management, youth leadership, and community partnerships. Proven ability to organize conferences, recognize industry excellence, and collaborate with tribal housing authorities. Experienced in working with the Lifespan Respite Grant and Caregiving Resources. Community Living, Aging and Protective Services (CAP) | Oklahoma Human Services
p. 405-521-2281 | c. 918-948-0810 |

Apply for benefits SNAP, child care, TANF or other benefits.
Need help applying? Call (405) 522-5050.

https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/cap.html

Shelley Gladden, Assistant Director at Oklahoma ABLE Tech since 2012, oversees the core programs of the AT Act, and plays a role in securing financial support at the state and federal level to better serve Oklahomans. An advocate for people with disabilities and a person with hearing loss, she serves on several state organizations and is passionate about serving Oklahomans.

Shelley is Assistant Director – Assistive Technology Programs Oklahoma ABLE Tech, Oklahoma State University • Dept. of Wellness.

What is TRAID and what does the Oklahoma County Sheriff Office have to do with this program? SSgt Tara Hardin Is in the OSJ Radio Studio giving us vital information on how to prevent fraud in your life and those lives of your loved ones. We will give a i depth explanation to triad through the Oklahoma County sheriffs department and we will also go on over frauds and scams that are currently out in the public, but of course is ever changing so the show is on prevention prevention prevention. Stop it before it happens to you or a loved one.

Sgt Tara Hardin began her career with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s office in 2011 and became the TRIAD Coordinator in July 2021.  The goal of Triad is to “prevent and reduce crimes against seniors” and as such she focuses much of her time and attention to prevention methods for the growing problem of scams and frauds targeting seniors.  She presents a new, in-person, monthly lesson at 22 locations around Oklahoma County including online and phone-in classes, offers guest speaking/teaching by request, and participants in as well as hosts events including an Annual Fraud Prevention Conference each summer in conjunction with the FBI and Oklahoma Insurance Department.  You can view her weekly “Senior Moments” crime prevention tips each Friday on the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Facebook page at OCSO911.

TRIAD Coordinator, Tara Hardin
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office
0: 405-713-1086

[email protected]

2101 NE 36th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73111