2-4-23: Senior Day at the State Capitol – MC Ombudsman Rebekah Williams and neurologist Dr. Odenheimer

2-4-23: Senior Day at the State Capitol – MC Ombudsman Rebekah Williams and neurologist Dr. Odenheimer

The Oklahoma Senior Journal has been a sponsor to the Senior Day at the State capital for over 10 years and this year our Moto is “Hear Our Voices” in studio we have neurologist Dr. Odenheimer and the MC for Senior Day at the State Capitol State of Oklahoma Ombudsman Rebekah Williams!

WOW to a Second WOW this show will inform you!

Dr. Odenheimer speaks on Seniors after retirement and how they can be one of the most impactful age groups to our Senators and Congressmen!

Ms. Williams will speak on the power of using a States Ombudsman as well has the program line up for Senior Day (Hear Our Voices!)

February the 27th starting at 8:30am to noon! Second Floor Rotunda at the Oklahoma State Capital Building there will be informative vendors and takeaway information along with volunteers taking you to your State Senators & Councilman/Weman so they can “Hear Your Voice” we will also be able to fill up the senate floor and contribute and let your “Voice Be Heard!”

The Oklahoma Senior Journal will be there handing out the New 30th Anniversary issue of the OSJ Magazine, pack full of resources for the 50-Plus, Caregivers and Adult Children and we encourage (to make a difference in our State) for Seniors, Caregivers (family & professional) and Adult Children of the 50 plus to attend Senior Day at the State Capital, See You There!

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For More information on Senior Day at the Oklahoma State Capital Call ~ Marietta at Alliance on Aging at: (405) 943-1985 or to get information on being a vendor… let her know the Oklahoma Senior Journal sent you!

Find more information here: https://bit.ly/3RxspN7

If you’re a 50-Plus or an Adult Child of the 50-Plus or want to speak out for family caregivers or are a family caregiver or love and service the 50-Plus … We need “YOUR VOICE TO BE HEARD” at Senior Day at the State Capital Feb. 27th at 8:30am to High Noon!

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Rebekah Williams has been a strong advocate in the Aging industry for over 18 years. For the last 8 years, Rebekah has been an Ombudsman based out of the Southern Oklahoma Developing Association in Durant. Rebekah is currently appointed to the role of Ombudsman Systems Advocate and Liaison where she works as a face and voice with lawmakers and agencies to represent the residents of Long-Term Care facilities across Oklahoma. How to get hold of Rebekah State Ombudsman Supervisor & Systems Advocate is: rwilliams@soda-ok.org or Call Rebekah at: (580) 775-5314

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Dr. Odenheimer, a Geriatric Neurologist, retired from OU College of Medicine in 2018. She treated people with dementiaand their families. She ran the Geriatric rotation for medical students and was liaison between the VA and state Veterans Homes.

She continues advocacy for seniors and people with dementia. She stays involved with Alzheimer’s support groups and was recently funded to build a garden for people with dementia and their caregivers at Will Rogers Gardens. Which we had on the OSJ radio hour … Here is the link to that show; https://okseniorjournal.com/2021/06/6-19-21-dr-germaine-odenheimer-is-a-geriatric-neurologist-and-herb-magley-former-caregiver/