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Good Friday Gratitude

Posted on April 10, 2020February 24, 2025

A note from the desk of Author and Resident Sara O. To Epworth Villa: Many, many thanks for your efforts to keep us all as safe as possible. David and I deeply appreciate it. We are glad we chose Epworth for our home. We appreciate everyone. We are so glad. You asked a writer how…

EV Medical Director Receives Senate Recognition

Posted on March 2, 2020February 24, 2025

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Reading Buddies at Britton Elementary

Posted on February 27, 2020February 24, 2025

Do you remember the first time you got to read to someone other than in “reading group!” or to hold your own book? Maybe the pictures remind you of when you heard your grandchild read to you! 10 Epworth Villa Residents and Employees traveled to Britton Elementary School. This was our first opportunity to be…

Memory Care Endorsement

Posted on February 17, 2020February 24, 2025

“When our family realized that our mom would one day need the love and support of a Memory Care community, we knew it would be a hard decision to make. When we walked into Epworth Villa, it immediately looked like home and felt like home for our mom. Every staff member was so warm, so…

Marla Cordero, LPN in the Spotlight

Posted on February 13, 2020February 24, 2025

Epworth Villa nurse, Marla Cordero, LPN was recently featured in the Oklahoma Nursing Times. Cordero was asked: What qualities make a good nurse? “I think that a nurse, just like with any other job, will love their job or hate their nurse! Residents like consistency. If a nurse tells a patient or resident something, be sure…

Should you add strength training to your fitness routine? Here are 3 reasons you should:

Posted on January 27, 2020February 24, 2025

Better balance and boosted confidence. Adding strength training to your fitness routine 2-3 times a week for 30 minutes can translate to better balance. The stronger your body is the more control you will have, which in return will help you feel more confident with walking or any other activity. Heart health. Performing cardio exercises…

Meet Marsha Purtell, Epworth Villa Chaplain

Posted on January 22, 2020February 24, 2025

Reverend Purtell began as a local Pastor for The Oklahoma United Methodist Church Conference in the early 2000’s. She has served in 3 different districts in the state of Oklahoma. In 2019, God led her to Epworth Villa in Oklahoma City. Purtell enters an established congregation that meets regularly in the Brill Chapel. She will…

Holiday Anticipation and Preparation by Rev. Marsha Purtell

Posted on December 10, 2019February 24, 2025

I can remember as a child entering a large city where we lived. As we topped the hill and descended into the bowl toward home, my eyes widened and I gleefully exclaimed, “Look daddy, It looks like a Christmas tree fell over!” The reds and the greens, the flashing lights and the twinkling of car…

Brightening the Winter

Posted on December 2, 2019February 24, 2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real thing, a form of mild depression linked to changing seasons. To lessen the possibility that you are afflicted by it, take a minute to read the following tips Exercise is beneficial for anyone who is suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Exercise releases endorphins, which are hormones that reduce…

Preparing for Winter’s Chill

Posted on November 25, 2019February 24, 2025

With winter around the corner, the Residents of Epworth Villa held their annual fall clothing drive. This bi-annual event allows Residents to clean out their closets and give their items to Skyline Urban Ministries located in Oklahoma City. Jan Neel, Epworth Resident said, “I had a closet of good coats and I only need one….