This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 640AM: Part 2 of our “Silver Lining to Cabin Fever” with Roger Anunsen and Michael Patterson from MINDRAMP.org. (The brain guys!) Also included is Marilyn Olsen, Executive Director Of VillagesOKC; and Julie Davis of Concordia Life Plan Community. Michael is in Los Angeles and Roger is in Oregon, but with radio magic and the help of our seat fillers, we can bring you this extremely positive and informative show.

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 longevity.

 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.

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.

Julie Davis has been an advocate for older adults, for 24 years. Since 2014, she has thoughtfully cultivated a team of trusted professionals and helped position Concordia Life Plan Community as a respected community resource in OKC. Julie is confident the best way to serve others is with a collaborative spirit. Let’s inspire others to embrace the way we age.

This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM • 12/7/19 on KZLS The Eagle 640AM. In studio: (L-R) Bill Johnson & Patty Rhodes (Both Members of VillagesOKC) Marilyn Olson (Executive Director of VillagesOKC) and Robin Gunn.

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.