3-28-20: MINDRAMP: Roger Anunsen and Michael C. Patterson
Has the OSJ Radio Studio 🐾 Gone to the Dogs 🐾 and specifically ones named “Michael” & “Roger“? Not Actually … “Tippy” AKA-Michael and “Diesel” AKA-Roger are Merely “Set Fillers” on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour for our Show this week with Michael Patterson & Roger Anunsen of MindRAMP.org and the Brain 🧠 Science behind; What are the possible positives to ~ The National Quarantine? Michael is in LA & Roger is in Oregon but with Radio Magic and the help of our 4-legged seat fillers … We can bring you this Extremely positive and informative show on; “The Silver Lining to Cabin Fever” !!!
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Michael C. Patterson is a scholar, educator and speaker who develops programs to promote successful aging, brain health, creativity and quality-of-life. Michael ran the award-winning Staying Sharp program at AARP and is founder and CEO of MINDRAMP Consulting. Michael is a certified brain health coach. He produces and hosts the MINDRAMP Podcast that provides practical advice on how to achieve Qualongevity.
Roger Anunsen is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, cognitive intervention designer, program consultant and brain health coach based in Oregon. Roger is the president of MINDRAMP and introduced the MINDRAMP Method© at the University of Oxford. He teaches college courses including The Aging Mind & an important course specifically redesigned for this challenging time Virtual Cognitive Activity Design.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MindRAMP Consulting
Anne Peters serves as the marketing and communications manager for Sunbeam Family Services in Oklahoma City. Originally from Enid in northwest Oklahoma, she graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She previously worked for six years as the director of public relations for the Oklahoma Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain. She enjoys helping organizations find the best ways to communicate about their meaningful work.
Talena Ford is the Caregiver Fundamentals Program Manager with Sunbeam Family Services. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Caregiver Fundamentals and Respite Care are three of the programs she manages. Ms. Ford has more than 18 years of experience working with self-sufficiency programs. She received her Master’s degree in Administrative Leadership from The University of Oklahoma. To contact Talena, please email 
Cynthia Barnes manages The Longest Day, a fundraising program with Alzheimer’s Association. With a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts and a Masters in Business Administration, she began in nonprofit work at the Cowboy Hall of Fame. She lost both grandfathers to vascular dementia and is passionate about working to find a cure and provide assistance and community for family and caregivers.
Morgan Fitzgerald is the Volunteer Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association- Oklahoma Chapter. She received her Bachelors of Science and Masters of Public Health at the University of Oklahoma. Through her time working at a retirement community she saw how the disease affected many loved ones and their families. Working for the Alzheimer’s Association allows her to fight back against this disease.
Alzheimer’s Association
Patty Rhodes, a VillagesOKC member since June 2019, has been a volunteer in the VilkagesOKC office two days a week. She is responsible for handling the day to day accounting/bookkeeping functions for VillagesOKC. Patty says, “After the death of my husband, I’ve found a new purpose by using the skills and knowledge from her professional career to help VillagesOKC grow.”
Bill Johnson is a retired CPA. A VillagesOKC member since January 2019 Bill says, “I came to VillagesOKC wanting to help others, but instead found I’ve received much more.” Bill’s years as a Chief Financial Officer followed by 10 years at H & R Block, he has been able to use that knowledge to provide wise leadership to the VillagesOKC financial strategy.
Marilyn Olson is Executive Director of VillagesOKC, a virtual community of mature adults helping each other to live in the homes of their choosing. The organization serves member/volunteers by connecting trusted members with organizations and trusted businesses.
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breakfast, Ask the Doctor panel, breakout sessions and lots of door prizes!
Informed Senior Seminar
Denis Rischard is an Oklahoma City attorney who focuses his statewide practice in the area of Elder Law. With 33 years of experience, Denis and his team at Rischard & Associates provide legal counsel to Oklahoma seniors and their families, as well as persons with disabilities and special needs; assisting them in a variety of legal matters, especially “Medicaid Asset Protection Planning.”
Pictured: Chase & Esther Parsons – Chase Parsons is a husband and father of three. He is a co-founder of the OKC Dream Center and currently serves as the Assistant Director. Chase also serves at Inner City Church (on the same campus as OKC DC) as the Associate Pastor. It is our passion at OKC Dream Center to reach, rescue, and restore those isolated by poverty and help make dreams come true. Chase and the rest of the team of incredible volunteers pursue the vision to win and train countless people for Christ.
Nikkita Bowler-Forcha, better know as Nikki, is the Marketing and Sales Director of Villagio Senior Living of OKC. Nikki has been with Villagio of OKC community for the last six years. she has grown with the changes her community because she started out as a caregiver 15 years ago and from there Nikki knew where my heart belonged and that was helping Seniors and their families.
Caitlin Cairns has been a member of the Villagio at Bradford Village staff for 8 years. She is a registered drama therapist and spent several years as the activities director for the campus and is currently the Assistant Director for Bradford Village. Caitlin loves being part of the Villagio and Bradford Village families.
Villagio at Bradford Village in Edmond
