Pets and the People They Own magazine Fall/Sum 2014-15

One of the most difficult decisions to make is to relocate a senior parent from his or her home to a nursing facility. LifeSelect® by Comfort Keepers® offers an attractive alternative. These homes, nestled in local neighborhoods, allow seniors companionship and the ability to carry on their natural rhythm of life, while being supported by our Comfort Keepers staff.

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See article page 51

Dr. Wendy Bray of Family Pet Hospital See article page 54

Pet Listings See page 60

Pets bring Joy... to residents at

Autumn Leaves

Randall & Elizabeth Hacker with their dog, Brewtus. Mr. Hacker is an original Autumn Leaves resident.

FALL/SUMMER 2014-15

It was only a few years ago that Brent & Trisha Clark had never considered reading an ingredient list on a bag of dog food. Even if they had, they would not have known if it was good or bad. When their young Pug, Bonnie, began licking her paws and chewing her feet, they decided to go one simple step beyond the common practice of frequent shots at the vet. They did their homework and found there was a ton of information available; it just never occurred to them to look for it. What they ultimately discovered was that Bonnie had a severe allergy to grain. Grains like corn & wheat are in just about every brand of dog food at grocery stores and big box stores. With a little research they located a good food and in a couple of weeks all of Bonnie’s symptoms disappeared.

Brent and Trisha's experience inspired them to open A1 Pet Emporium at May & Britton Road in NW OKC and will be celebrating their fifth year in business in February 2015 now with two locations!

Brent & Trisha work closely with local Pet Rescues, and they have spent countless hours learning about pet nutrition. Their primary mission is to help consumers learn about good food choices for dogs and cats. None of their food brands contain any corn, wheat, by-products or artificial colors.

Some consumers have come to consider A1 Pet Emporium to be “Oklahoma’s Authority on Healthy Nutrition for Dogs and Cats”. They have an extensive selection of brands and types of foods that cannot be found at your local grocer. A1 is a specialty store, but that does not mean that they are expensive. They have high quality foods, treats and other items at very reasonable prices. They also offer a “Rewards Program” and free food samples.

If your furry friend is suffering from food related allergies, or even if it's just finicky, visit A1 Pet Emporium today!

Than

My DogEaTs

Better

I Do Bonnie with her people, Brent & Trisha Clark

NEW LOCATION - Edmond 432 N. Santa Fe Ave., Edmond, OK 73003 (405) 509-6644 2911 W. Britton Rd., OKC, OK 73120 - (405) 749-1738 - www.A1PetEmporium.com

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We’re Pet Friendly & Family OrientedVisit our memory care community, and you’re likely to hear the laughter of children as well as the occasional friendly bark of a dog!

That’s because we work to create a homelike atmosphere, where residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia feel safe and secure and receive excellent care. Visit us today. You’ll feel the love when you walk through the door.

(405) 341-1450 | AutumnLeaves.com

AUTUMN LEAVES OF EDMOND1001 S. Bryant Avenue | Edmond, OK 73034 | ID# AL5598-5598

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO TAKE A TOUR CALL (405) 341-1450 TODAY.

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People living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia may lose many of their abilities. But they don’t lose their love of pets, says Marcie Davis, Director of Sales & Marketing for Autumn Leaves of Edmond.

Most residents aren’t able to care for their own pets, but family members are encouraged to bring them at any time.

“Our residents just light up when pets visit,” said Davis. “Seniors with memory impairment may need to give up some of their independence and some of the activities they once enjoyed. But they do keep their ability to enjoy their pets.”

One resident, Randall, is visited by his wife, Betsy, who brings the couple’s dog almost every day. Another resident, Margie, enjoys time with her dog Lonnie when her son comes for daily visits. The golden retriever takes time to greet each of the community’s residents.

Twice a month, Valir Hospice’s pet therapy team brings two dogs to visit, Troy and Ted. Ted’s service at senior communities recently earned a nomination for the Oklahoma Humane Society’s Hero Award.

Pets can improve quality of life for seniors. One recent study suggested that therapy animals help decrease the symptoms of aggression that affect some Alzheimer’s patients.

“Pets always put a smile on the residents’ faces,” said Jhameca Gildon, Autumn Leaves’ Life Engagement Manager. “The pets remind them of their childhood, or of pets they had earlier.”

“Our pet friendly and family oriented environment is one of the features that set our memory care community apart,” said Davis. “Family members of residents can come and go any time and bring grandkids and pets. That makes the community feel like home. As first-time visitors often say, ‘You can feel the love when you walk through the door.’”

The community also hosts a support group every third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. for anyone affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. A monthly “family night” gathering takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month. One upcoming family night will bring even more animals to the community, when one resident’s family will bring its menagerie of animals, including tortoises and hedgehogs, to meet the residents.

Residents Embrace Pets at Autumn Leaves of Edmond

1001 S. Bryant Ave., Edmond, OK 73034 ID# AL5598-5598 | (405) 341-1450 | AutumnLeaves.com

autumn leaves resident nancy anders with Valir therapy dog, troy.

autumn leaves resident Margorie Smithee and family therapy dog, lonnie.

By Mary Jacobs

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The next evolution in progressive therapy has arrived, and you have to see it to believe it.

Baptist Village Communities (BVC) opened the new, short-term, progressive rehab neighborhoods on the Baptist Village of Oklahoma City campus in July. “We are thrilled to help people recover from surgery and provide the rehab therapies and services they need to return home as quickly as possible,” declares Dr. Bill Pierce, BVC President. “People will enjoy living in this new environment designed specifically for them while they work hard on meeting the challenges of their rehab plan.”

“The thought of what great benefits people will receive from the progressive therapy services that will be offered brings me a great deal of excitement,” attests Wendell Short, Vice President of Planning and Project Management.

The Rehab Neighborhoods at Baptist Village of Oklahoma City contains four individual neighborhoods each with its own kitchen, dining room and living room – just like home. The physical design is also part of the service. The Neighborhoods’ unique, open layout promotes guest interaction with the employees; the “Friends Team.” Every Friends Team member

serves universally, from providing personal assistance to dining services.

Meals are available anytime, also reminiscent of home. Guests get up when they want to and are greeted with a made-to-order breakfast.

But perhaps the most unique feature in the new Rehab Neighborhoods is the HydroWorx® therapy pool. The therapy pool features a vertically moving floor, adjustable by remote control to varying depths of up to six feet. The vertically moving floor and removable support bars will allow our guests easy and safe access to the therapy pool. It also will contain an underwater treadmill with a video monitoring system that will provide feedback and recording capability. Therapy and resistance jets can be used for gentle to deep tissue massage.

Skilled nursing also will be available. “Skilled nursing is such a vital part of the ministry at Baptist Village,” insists Michelle Billings, Director of T.B. Lackey Health Center on the Oklahoma City campus. “Our current building was adapted to offer skilled nursing services, but the new Rehab Neighborhoods is intentionally designed for the ultimate rehab experience.”

Progressive, innovative therapies that transform livesBy Jason Davis


“Our rehab guests will still benefit from Baptist Village’s Christ-centered mission and values, but they will also experience the finest in progressive wellness and therapy technologies to build functional life skills and bring them to their ultimate goal - home.”

In addition to the Rehab Neighborhoods, the Baptist Village of Oklahoma City campus is a BVC L.I.F.E. Network® community. We offer all service levels, including residential living, assistance in living, home health and personalized services, and memory support to name a few.

Baptist Village of Oklahoma City is a pet-friendly community! It is common to see residents strolling around campus with their beloved canine. It is therapeutic for many residents. Speaking of therapy, we also feature pet therapy services for residents to help improve social, emotional and cognitive functions.

BVC shapes the future of aging services every day throughout Oklahoma, and the Rehab Neighborhoods will serve to enhance more lives. Let us serve you today - call the Village at (405) 721-2466.

Baptist Village Communities also feature pet therapy

services for residents to help improve

social, emotional and cognitive

functions.

What would you do to make your pet feel better? Most pet owners will do whatever is within their ability to bring their pet comfort and care. One innovative, new choice pet owners have is Class IV Laser Therapy. This low-level non-invasive treatment is proving to be a fantastic new pain management tool and healing therapy for pets. Laser Therapy treats conditions such as acute inflammation, chronic arthritis, joint pain, wound healing, and many more. It is an alternative to drugs and proving to be more effective than traditional treatments.

Family Pet Hospital is one of the few to have this new technology, and have been using it for about a year now. The veterinary clinic and animal hospital is run by Dr. Wendy Bray, who is a licensed, experienced Edmond veterinarian. Dr. Wendy Bray can say first-hand she has seen amazing results in her pet patients. Dr. Bray and her associates, Dr. Cooper and Dr. Casey, care for many patients at the Family Pet Hospital. The business moved into their current location upon completion of construction in 2005. The facility is equipped with an on-site lab, three exams rooms and is a fully-functioning pet hospital. It is also has a surgery suite, on-site radiology, boarding lodges and

they handle all routine needs like vaccines. However, the facility is far from the clinical atmosphere of most vet offices, instead it is warm and inviting geared to make patients and their owners feel at home. The first thing you see when you walk through the door is the counter with photo tiles of patients, current and past, to greet you.

Dr. Bray has practiced veterinary medicine for over 13 years and is a member of the OK Vet Med Association. In 2013, Dr. Bray was awarded the 2013 Companion Animal Practitioner of the Year Award in honor of outstanding contribution and service in veterinary medicine. If you are needing experienced care for your four-legged loved one, visit Dr. Bray and her associates. Or if you just have questions, call today. You can also visit their website to learn about Class IV Laser Therapy.

by Anne M. Richardson

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2228 Nw 164th Edmond 73013 www.fpethospital.com · (405) 216-5200

Your Other Family Doctor

It's All About PETS and the People They Own ... !® 2014

Dr. Wendy Bray demonstrates the new Class IV Laser Therapy.


"LOVE and CARE for your

companion animals as you want to be loved and

cared about!"

—Molly

the feldenkrais Method® is perfect for anyone who wants to reconnect with their natural abilities to move, think & feel. Whether you want to be more comfortable sitting, jogging, or playing with the grandchildren, these gentle lessons can improve your quality of life. Molly also uses feldenkrais to enhance people’s relationships with companion animals through greater understanding of their role in

their pet’s life.Learn more: www.feldenkrais.com

Molly L. Gibb, B.a., diplom i.B., G.c.f.p. dog handler &

Guild certified feldenkrais practitioner303-589-9732 (c) or 405-848-5272

The loss of a pet is stressful & brings difficult decisionsPrecious Pets Cemetery has a knowledgeable and caring staff dedicated to help you through difficult times.

Precious Pets Cemetery in Spencer & Pet Memorial Gardens in Normanwww.PreciousPetsCemetery.com405.771.5510

Pre-need planning is also available and encouraged. Call today.

• pet and equine cremation • burial services on our beautiful grounds • individual cremation• urns, caskets, and & grave memorials

We’re Pet Friendly & Family OrientedVisit our memory care community, and you’re likely to hear the laughter of children as well as the occasional friendly bark of a dog!

That’s because we work to create a homelike atmosphere, where residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia feel safe and secure and receive excellent care. Visit us today. You’ll feel the love when you walk through the door.

(405) 341-1450 | AutumnLeaves.com

AUTUMN LEAVES OF EDMOND1001 S. Bryant Avenue | Edmond, OK 73034 | ID# AL5598-5598

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO TAKE A TOUR CALL (405) 341-1450 TODAY.

See article page 51 and the Pet Cover.

Call Us Today for Experienced Home Care Services

405-819-4696Learn more at www.1seniorcare.com2828 NW 57th, Ste. 315 • OKC, OK

4 hour to 24 hour careWe Provide Non-Medical

Services including:

Ambulation Dressing/Grooming Personal Hygiene

Companionship Shopping/Errands/

Appointments Hospital/Facility Sitting

Meal Prep/Special Diets Incontinence Care

Post Surgery Pet Care

Light HousekeepingAge-Related SupportMedication Reminders

Church/Social Functions Respite & Intermittent Care

Sleep Over Care

You won’t have to go through the receptionist, scheduler, etc to find answers to questions. Assured Help Senior Care® is locally owned by Petra Burdine, BS, MS who also operates the agency everyday. Along with a Masters Degree in Behavioral Sciences, Petra has over 40 years experience in various aspects of healthcare, case management and social services to help guide families through the healthcare maze and match the right caregiver for seniors and their pets. Petra has two dogs: Simon, a rescue, and Gracie, a former client's companion. Although the client is not with us anymore, Gracie has been a reminder for the past 3 years of a loving, gracious lady we had the privilege of caring for.

Assured Help Senior Care® cares for the person needing assistance foremost but also the furry or feathery family members. We provide family support when needed and advocacy for the person in need of help. Petra checks each patient's house for safety since she is a CAPS Specialist (Certified Aging In Place). When changes to the home are needed, she connects you with other CAPS trained professionals. Petra is also a member of OILR.

We've added a new service: Call Check-in. For independent seniors who just need someone to check on their welfare, we call twice each day to visit with them briefly while listening for any warning signs such as slurred speech, confusion, shortness of breath, etc. When necessary, one of our caregivers will check in person. Call to discuss the variety of services we offer.

is here for you...

...and your pets!

Assured Help Senior Care

Clients include those who are challenged with:Spinal Cord Injuries Parkinson's Disease

Alzheimer's/DementiaJoint Replacements

COPD/Heart DiseaseBed Bound/Home Bound

StrokeMultiple Sclerosis/ALS

Terminal Illnesses

Assured Help Senior Care

Petra Burdine, owner, and her dogs

Gracie & Simon



Handymen R’ Us (we do almost everything) can be your one source for all your handyman and remodeling needs. We’re starting our 22nd year in business and feel blessed and thankful for all of our wonderful customers.

Vic Vickers, Founder, pictured with his latest adopted girl, Penny, keeps up to date with continuing education (CE) training and has completed the courses for: • CAPS - Certified Aging in Place and • UD&B - Universal Design and Build offered by the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association of which Handymen R’ Us is a member

Visit our website www.handymanokc.com to read some of our testimonial letters from some of our valued customers. One testimony tells how one lady prayed that Handymen R’ Us would be able to build a ramp (when others couldn’t) for her husband coming home the very next day and how that prayer was answered.

Vic says that “people are living longer these days and want to stay in their own home as long as they can. We can adapt their homes to allow them to “AGE IN PLACE”.

One of the more common remodels that Handymen does is building a roll-in shower complete with bench seat. The shower floor is slightly below the Bathroom floor so that wheelchair access is easy and the individual can then transfer to the bench seat.

Handymen R’ Us can also install a stair chair lift to go from the 1st floor to the 2nd floor and for safety, you don’t have to transfer from one seat to another; you ride it all the way!

The 24-inch wide door leading to a lot of bathrooms will not allow a wheelchair to pass through, so Handymen R’ Us widens the doorway so that it will.

Handymen R’ Us On Track To Win

Angie’s List Super Service Award

for the Sixth Consecutive Year

CALL 405-670-1733 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Vic Vickers, Founder, and Penny

If like Vic, you’ve adopted a pet, let him know when you call and since you’re a special person for adopting a pet, you’ll receive a discount on the work. Pet adopting “parents” are special people according to Vic and should be rewarded for their act of kindness!

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

405-670-1733www.HandyManOKC.com


Valir Hospice care | 405.609.3636 | (toll free ) 888.901.6334 | valir.com

HosPets is Valir Hospice’s pet therapy program. This paw-warming program began in 2005 and continues to grow in popularity. Since its inception, Valir Hospice patients have received thousands of visits and tail wags from HosPets volunteers and their guardians, including trained therapy dogs and miniature horses.Well-behaved animals, of many breeds and sizes, that lend a calming presence are welcome to participate in HosPets. However, each dog must first successfully pass the Canine Good Citizen examination and the Therapy Dog International (TDI) test, which includes skills needed to interact with hospice patients such as maneuvering around walkers, staying at the bedside, and not jumping up. Additionally, the owner must also complete sixteen hours of Valir Hospice volunteer training.

Patients often benefit from pet therapy in these ways: • Experience a sense of comfort, warmth,

and normalcy. • Relax and release feelings of anxiety and

depression. • Focus on something other than their illness. • Respond to a living touch. • Feel motivated to complete tasks. • Perhaps most important of all, look forward

to the next HosPets visit!

HosPetsValir Hospice Pet Therapy

To volunteer or schedule a time with HosPets, call us today!

(405) 609-3636

See additional article on page 19

P I C K U P &

D E L I V E R Y !

O K L A H O M A C I T Y ’ S N E W S T A T E O F T H E A R T V E T C L I N I C .O F F E R I N G W E L L N E S S P L A N S C U S T O M I Z E D F O R Y O U R P E T .

www. M I D T O W N V E T S . com 231 NW 1Oth(4O5) 6O6-4477

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Dog Walking ● In-Home Pet Care ● Mid-Day Visits ● Overnight Care ● Pet CPR/First Aid Classes Pet Transportation ● Hotel Visits ● House Sitting ● Bonded and Insured ● And More...

Apply online at www.CareyPet.com —Visit the Join Our Team page

405-605-3355 www.CareyPet.com


pet friendly businesses & pet careA1 Pet Emporium, A1PetEmporium.com 749-1PET article page 50b (1738)Assured Help Senior Care 819-4696 ad page 45 & article page 56Carey Pet & Home Care 605-3355 careypet.com, ad below Family Pet Hospital, Dr. Wendy Bray 216-5200 fpethospital.com, article page 54Groomer a Go-Go, mobile pet spa, ad below 619-8300 Guardian Angels Concierge Services 415-3055 We can help for a few hours a day, a week or everyday! ad page 50Handymen R' Us, Inc. 670-1733 handymanokc.com, article page 57

www.midtownvets.com

231 NW 1Oth Oklahoma City 4O5.6O6.4477

Holistic Animal Training by Molly Gibb 303-589-9732 ad page 55Home Instead Senior Care 521-1963Midtown Vets, Dr. Leonardo Baez 606-4477 ad pages 59 & below Precious Pets Cemetery and Cremation 771-5510 ad page 55Reflection Pointe Cremation Gardens 521-8777 reflectionpointe.net, ad page 27

pet cpr & first aid classesPet Tech by Carey Pet & Home Care 605-3355 careypet.com, ad below

pet therapyValir Hospice, valir.com 609-3636 article pages 19 and page 58

Pet Directory Listings

ALso see directory stArting on PAge 40. All phone numbers are 405 area code unless stated otherwise, and all web addresses begin with 'www.'

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Pets and the People They Own magazine Fall/Sum 2014-15