This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio 📻 Hour
Saturdays 9:05 a.m. on The Eagle, KZLS 1640AM or listen in on the OSJ app and website “Home Page” anytime!

In-studio: (l-r) Rhonda Hickman,
Caitlin Cairns, and Eric Lindsey CEO of Villagio of Oklahoma City, The Cottages at Bradford Village, and Villagio Assisted Living at Bradford Village

Eric Lindsey, Villagio Communities Owner & CEO – With 21 years of operations in 12 states and experience in every facet of Senior Living, Eric Lindsey leads Villagio Senior Living as CEO, proving that showing respect toward our older generations stands the test of time. It has been his honor to work alongside thousands of associates and tens of thousands of residents and family members in providing the highest level of Senior Living options then, now, and in the future.

Rhonda Hickman, Marketing Director – Rhonda has been in the Medical Field since 1975 as a Certified Respiratory Therapist, she also achieved her Certification in Pulmonary Function Technology. Rhonda has worked in hospitals, Skilled Units, Ventilator Long Term Care Unit, Home Medical Equipment Company servicing Respiratory patients, Home Health, Hospice and now Senior Living. She understands the challenges of being in the “Sandwich Generation” with elder parents and a teenager.

Caitlin Cairns, Vice President of Resident Programing – Caitlin Cairns has worked in senior living as an activity director for seven years; she is currently the VP of Resident Programming for Villagio Senior Living. Caitlin has a background in counseling and the therapeutic arts and is the only Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) in the state of Oklahoma. Caitlin is delighted to help bring creative arts experiences to seniors.

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1) Villagio of Oklahoma City

Established May 2015

1-800-804-1136

14300 Portland Ave, OKC, OK 73134

 

2) Villagio at Bradford Village, Since 1957

Owned by Villagio, Since March 2018

1-800-804-1136

300 Enz Drive Edmond, OK 73034

That’s Right • Nothing Like Row-Row-Rowing your Spanish Cove Paddle Boat to • The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour! L to R; Rowing with a purpose is Jill Huff (Marketing Director), Your Host – Robin R. Gunn! & Debbie Miller CPT! This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio 📻 Hour
Saturdays 9:05 a.m. on The Eagle, KZLS 1640AM or listen in on the OSJ app and website “Home Page” anytime!

Jill Huff is the Director of Marketing at Spanish Cove Retirement Village. She has over 13 years’ experience at Spanish Cove Retirement Village and over 20 years’ experience in senior living in Oklahoma. She is dedicated to helping seniors and their families find the perfect retirement living plan. She has a her Masters in Health Administration from the University of Oklahoma College of Public Health where she focused on senior living.

WHAT the WWE in-studio ??? Nope, Even Better … COX Homelife Care Champions of “Safety & Care” for the 50-Plus Community!!! L to R back row: Alexis Heatrice & Patrick Ivey both with COX Homelife Care
L to R front row: Jim Miller with the Savvy Senior and That On-Air Host Robin Gunn with the OSJ • Magazine • Radio & App!

This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio 📻 Hour Saturdays 9:05 a.m. on The Eagle, KZLS 1640AM or listen in on the OSJ app and website “Home Page” anytime! In-studio: Jim Miller of the Savvy Senior along with Patrick Ivey & Alexis Heatrice with COX Homelife Care

Jim Miller is the creator of Savvy Senior, a syndicated information column devoted to Boomers and Seniors that is published in more than 300 newspapers and magazines. Jim is also a regular contributor to KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City and is an occasional contributor to NBC’s “Today” in New York. Jim is also the voice of the Oklahoma Sooners football team!

Patrick Ivey is a Director of Homelife Cox Communications in Central US. He has been a key team member in this growth product for the last six years. With Cox for 14 years, Patrick has also held leadership roles across multiple departments within the business, with a focus on building environments where front line employees can succeed.

Alexis Heatrice (Lex) has worked for Cox since 2016 where he started as a Professional Security Consultant. In August of 2018, Alexis joined the Homelife Care team where he can provide safety and peace of mind to our senior community. Call today for a free consultation. (405) 541-9350 or email alexis.heatrice@cox.com.

Call Lex at (405) 541-9350

www.cox.com/homelifecare

It’s a New Year! Aim High or simply “Walk Like an Egyptian” at Mercy Fitness Center I-35 in Edmond

This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio 📻 Hour
Saturdays 9:05 a.m. on The Eagle, KZLS 1640AM or listen in on the OSJ app and website “Home Page” anytime!

In-studio: (L-R) Eddy Campbell & David Huslig with Mercy Fitness Center I-35 in Edmond

PART TWO of Mercy Fitness Center Continuum Care including Physical Therapy … Part of a Whole YOU!

David Huslig is the Director for Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy and Outreach at Mercy Fitness Center. Huslig’s specialty is sports orthopedics and physical therapy, and has been with Mercy Fitness Center for over five years. His professional passion is increasing patients’ health and wellness through education, manual therapy and specialized exercises.

Eddy Campbell is the Assistant General Manager of Mercy Fitness Center I-35 in Edmond. Eddy has 10+ years experience in the Health and Fitness industry and has a passion for improving quality of life through fitness. Eddy and his wife are proud parents of a 5 year-old daughter.

On today’s show, we are discussing Clinical Integration between Mercy Fitness Center and Mercy Physical Therapy which includes the Continuum of Care model offered at Mercy Fitness Center I-35 PLUS the Complimentary “Individual Wellness Pathway” Program (customized with nationally accredited structure and support!) It’s a FREE Program – CALL TODAY!

Mercy Physical Therapy – David: 405-757-3380 | Mercy Fitness Center – Eddy: 405-757-3328

www.mercyfitness.net | 2017 W. I-35 Frontage Road, Edmond, OK 73013

This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturdays 9:05 a.m. on The Eagle, KZLS 1640AM or listen in on the OSJ app and website “Home Page” anytime! In-studio guest: NewView Oklahoma! Lauren Branch, Ronita Jones & Marlene Snow & Brenda Bennett.

Lauren Branch is the president and CEO of NewView Oklahoma, and has been with the organization for 21 years.  Under Lauren’s leadership, NewView has undergone unprecedented growth, employing more than 150 individuals, most of whom are blind or visually impaired. Because of Lauren’s leadership, NewView Oklahoma has been recognized both locally and nationally as one of the premier organizations in the country providing employment and comprehensive rehabilitative and clinical services for persons with vision loss. 

Ronita Jones is the Senior Director of  clinical and rehabilitative services for both the Oklahoma City and Tulsa offices.  Ronita earned her master’s degree in special education from Texas Tech University with a specialization in Orientation and Mobility and Teacher of the Visually Impaired. 

Marlene Snow has worked at NewView Oklahoma since 2011.  She has a graduate certificate and master’s degree in low vision from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  In 2014, Marlene received her specialty certification in low vision through the American Occupational Therapy Association.  She recently became a certified diabetic educator.

NewView Oklahoma | 501 N Douglas Ave., OKC – Office: 405-604-0503 or 918-933-4036  NewViewOklahoma.org | Facebook: @NewView Oklahoma

NewView Oklahoma is moving to their new location at 4301 North Classen Blvd. in about a month. This new 27,000 foot facility will allow NewView to serve more patients who live with vision loss, such as Macular Degeneration. Find out more about the new location, NewView services and how they can help you with your vision needs.