We Must Stay Vigilant: The Numbers Are Not Static
If you’ve paid attention in recent weeks, the number of COVID19-related fatalities and hospitalizations in Broken Arrow has remained fixed.
However, there’s been a sudden spike in positive cases, likely coming from a combination of factors – but not increased testing, according to Dr. Bruce Dart, director of the Tulsa County Health Department. In one week, Tulsa County’s seven-day rolling average for COVID-19 cases has risen from 25 cases to 51.
Almost the same number of people have been tested for COVID-19 in Tulsa in the past few weeks, and Dart said highly-attended private events – protests, parties and funerals – as well as “quarantine fatigue” – have led to back-to-back-to back record high numbers.
The BA Senior Center board and staff understand the desire to return to life before the virus, but it remains a threat for large groups or those not heeding warnings. We still have broad community spread from being out in public and not taking the necessary precautions, according to Dart.
People must observe the safety guidelines. Social distancing should be observed. Face coverings in key places must be observed. Wearing a face mask is critical to slow the spread of the coronavirus because of how easy it is to infect others – even if you don’t have any symptoms.
We Must Stay Vigilant: The Numbers Are Not Static
If you’ve paid attention in recent weeks, the number of COVID19-related fatalities and hospitalizations in Broken Arrow has remained fixed.
However, there’s been a sudden spike in positive cases, likely coming from a combination of factors – but not increased testing, according to Dr. Bruce Dart, director of the Tulsa County Health Department. In one week, Tulsa County’s seven-day rolling average for COVID-19 cases has risen from 25 cases to 51.
Almost the same number of people have been tested for COVID-19 in Tulsa in the past few weeks, and Dart said highly-attended private events – protests, parties and funerals – as well as “quarantine fatigue” – have led to back-to-back-to back record high numbers.
The BA Senior Center board and staff understand the desire to return to life before the virus, but it remains a threat for large groups or those not heeding warnings. We still have broad community spread from being out in public and not taking the necessary precautions, according to Dart.
People must observe the safety guidelines. Social distancing should be observed. Face coverings in key places must be observed. Wearing a face mask is critical to slow the spread of the coronavirus because of how easy it is to infect others – even if you don’t have any symptoms.
We Must Stay Vigilant: The Numbers Are Not Static
If you’ve paid attention in recent weeks, the number of COVID19-related fatalities and hospitalizations in Broken Arrow has remained fixed.
However, there’s been a sudden spike in positive cases, likely coming from a combination of factors – but not increased testing, according to Dr. Bruce Dart, director of the Tulsa County Health Department. In one week, Tulsa County’s seven-day rolling average for COVID-19 cases has risen from 25 cases to 51.
Almost the same number of people have been tested for COVID-19 in Tulsa in the past few weeks, and Dart said highly-attended private events – protests, parties and funerals – as well as “quarantine fatigue” – have led to back-to-back-to back record high numbers.
The BA Senior Center board and staff understand the desire to return to life before the virus, but it remains a threat for large groups or those not heeding warnings. We still have broad community spread from being out in public and not taking the necessary precautions, according to Dart.
People must observe the safety guidelines. Social distancing should be observed. Face coverings in key places must be observed. Wearing a face mask is critical to slow the spread of the coronavirus because of how easy it is to infect others – even if you don’t have any symptoms.
We Must Stay Vigilant: The Numbers Are Not Static
If you’ve paid attention in recent weeks, the number of COVID19-related fatalities and hospitalizations in Broken Arrow has remained fixed.
However, there’s been a sudden spike in positive cases, likely coming from a combination of factors – but not increased testing, according to Dr. Bruce Dart, director of the Tulsa County Health Department. In one week, Tulsa County’s seven-day rolling average for COVID-19 cases has risen from 25 cases to 51.
Almost the same number of people have been tested for COVID-19 in Tulsa in the past few weeks, and Dart said highly-attended private events – protests, parties and funerals – as well as “quarantine fatigue” – have led to back-to-back-to back record high numbers.
The BA Senior Center board and staff understand the desire to return to life before the virus, but it remains a threat for large groups or those not heeding warnings. We still have broad community spread from being out in public and not taking the necessary precautions, according to Dart.
People must observe the safety guidelines. Social distancing should be observed. Face coverings in key places must be observed. Wearing a face mask is critical to slow the spread of the coronavirus because of how easy it is to infect others – even if you don’t have any symptoms.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for your understanding.
Transportation represents a fundamental means of access to meet daily needs, which is essential for aging well. Older adults seek access to health care, grocery stores, pharmacies, work, houses of worship or their favorite senior activity center.
Driving is often the preferred mode of travel for older adults. However, the older we get, the more we limit our driving. Today, 20% of people age 65 and older report that they no longer drive compared to nearly 50% of people age 85 and older. The reason why could be related to medical issues, financial concerns or just a lack of interest.
Broken Arrow is looking to significantly improve access to public transit in the coming years. Part of the process involves asking the public to reflect on our current and future needs.
Have you ever thought about what would happen if driving your car was no longer an option? How would you continue to maintain your independence or continue with your daily routines? Who would you turn to for assistance?
What is the top priority for future public transportation investment for Broken Arrow? How should we expand public transportation routes in Broken Arrow?
These are a few questions I’ve been asking as a member of the commission conducting the Broken Arrow Transit Study. If you know me, you know I often say the thing other people are thinking. That’s why last month I said, “The current public transit options in BA aren’t cutting it, and, 10 years from now, if we maintain the status quo, we could see older adults struggle to meet basic transportation needs.”
The way people shop, work and go to medical appointments has changed, but our transportation system has not.
We want to know what our citizens already know about public transportation and what their needs are in Broken Arrow. This has never been as important as it is now, considering BA is forecasted to grow by more than 40% over the next 25 years, and the area’s transportation needs should keep up with that growth.
The city of Broken Arrow and Tulsa Transit (MTTA) are interested in hearing from you to help improve alternative transportation services in Broken Arrow. Your opinions are valuable and help prioritize future services. All surveys are confidential.
This month you have an opportunity to voice your opinion. We will make the Broken Arrow transit community survey available at www.baseniors.org as well as have printed copies to complete in our office. You can use the computers by the lounge to complete the survey while you’re at the Center. I hope you give your opinion so the voices of older adults in Broken Arrow are heard.
Transportation represents a fundamental means of access to meet daily needs, which is essential for aging well. Older adults seek access to health care, grocery stores, pharmacies, work, houses of worship or their favorite senior activity center.
Driving is often the preferred mode of travel for older adults. However, the older we get, the more we limit our driving. Today, 20% of people age 65 and older report that they no longer drive compared to nearly 50% of people age 85 and older. The reason why could be related to medical issues, financial concerns or just a lack of interest.
Broken Arrow is looking to significantly improve access to public transit in the coming years. Part of the process involves asking the public to reflect on our current and future needs.
Have you ever thought about what would happen if driving your car was no longer an option? How would you continue to maintain your independence or continue with your daily routines? Who would you turn to for assistance?
What is the top priority for future public transportation investment for Broken Arrow? How should we expand public transportation routes in Broken Arrow?
These are a few questions I’ve been asking as a member of the commission conducting the Broken Arrow Transit Study. If you know me, you know I often say the thing other people are thinking. That’s why last month I said, “The current public transit options in BA aren’t cutting it, and, 10 years from now, if we maintain the status quo, we could see older adults struggle to meet basic transportation needs.”
The way people shop, work and go to medical appointments has changed, but our transportation system has not.
We want to know what our citizens already know about public transportation and what their needs are in Broken Arrow. This has never been as important as it is now, considering BA is forecasted to grow by more than 40% over the next 25 years, and the area’s transportation needs should keep up with that growth.
The city of Broken Arrow and Tulsa Transit (MTTA) are interested in hearing from you to help improve alternative transportation services in Broken Arrow. Your opinions are valuable and help prioritize future services. All surveys are confidential.
This month you have an opportunity to voice your opinion. We will make the Broken Arrow transit community survey available at www.baseniors.org as well as have printed copies to complete in our office. You can use the computers by the lounge to complete the survey while you’re at the Center. I hope you give your opinion so the voices of older adults in Broken Arrow are heard.
Storm Shelter Raffle
with all proceeds supporting the:
Broken Arrow Senior Center
Drawing will be held on
Friday, May 25th at 1:30pm
Benefits Include:
- 45 degree angle “Easy Access” steps (safe for children and pets to easily enter the shelter)
- 16,000+ lbs. of steel reinforced 5″ thick concrete (buried 38″ into the ground)
- Powder coated steel door
- Room for 10-12 adults
- 2 air vents including an 8″ wind turbine for greater air circulation
One Ticket per $10 Donation
If you would like to purchase tickets online, please click here.
Broken Arrow Seniors
Health & Resource Fair
2019
Friday, April 26th 9am – 2pm
Broken Arrow Community Center
1500 South Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK
- Over 60 Exhibit Booths
- Lions Club Screening Unit with Free Hearing, Visual, Glaucoma, Blood Pressure, Diabetes and Bone Density Testing
- American Red Cross Blood Drive
- Demonstrations include Tai Chi, Line Dancing & Zumba Gold for Seniors
- Collection old or unused Prescription Drugs by the Broken Arrow Police Department.
- American Document Shredding Truck sponsored by the Broken Arrow Police Department
If you would like to become one of our exhibitors, please click here to get more information.
My position has not changed since March 2020. A big reason why is that one statistic has stayed constant regardless of the number of COVID tests. Ninety-six percent of COVID-related fatalities are over the age of 50. That might be a nice score on a high school math test, but we’re tracking the lives of older adults.
You give me a 96% chance of beating cancer, and I’ll be thrilled. You tell me that 96% of COVID-related fatalities impact the lives of millions of older adults, and I want to shout out loud.
Adults over the age of 50 account for only 32% of all positive COVID results. Yes, you read that right – 32% of all COVID cases yet 96% of the fatalities. If you want to make it as simple as possible, older adults account for less than one third of all positive COVID cases yet nearly 100% of all fatalities.
That’s the stat that gets the least amount of attention. The number of positive tests is a good metric. We track hospitalizations and recoveries – also good metrics. However, the serious threat to older adults is seldom discussed. I don’t know why, but I will continue to bring it up.