One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is “How do I become a Caregiver at Premier” - so we decided to put together a short Q&A to help explain what a Caregiver does, the skills you will need for the position and a little more about the community we serve. If you still have questions, please contact us. What is a Caregiver in the intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) industry? A Caregiver in the ID/DD industry is generally referred to as a “Habilitatio

Census to end on September 30 Recently the US Census Bureau announced it would end their counting efforts on September 30, 2020. Why should this matter to you? The answer is simple – allocation of billions of dollars for critical services for everything from disability programs and advocacy programs to critical public services such as hospitals and emergency services are funded by the information gathered in the census. Everyone counts According to the official Oklahoma Censu

Health officials have urged the public to wear masks, wash their hands and socially distance to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but we’ll soon have a new virus to cope with – the flu. Depending on whether people continue (or begin to) follow these guidelines, Oklahoma could see a drop in flu cases or a dangerous viral storm, experts say. Getting a flu vaccine as soon as possible will help prevent this from happening. As flu vaccinations are starting to become available in our

There are a lot of great new ways to explore the world while you’re stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many museums are now offering free virtual tours of their exhibits so we decided to share a few of our favorites with you. National Museum of Natural History – Washington D.C. This museum is one of the most visited in the world and gives viewers access to a comprehensive room-by-room walking tour that include Hall of Mammals, Insect Zoo, Dinosaurs and the Hall of Pa

Dealing with the COVID lockdown has become a huge challenge for people from all walks of life, especially our friends in the intellectual/developmental disabilities community. One way we can all cope with the blues is by expressing ourselves through art. “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” - Thomas Merton You don’t have to be a Picasso to create a masterpiece – art is for everyone! We have discovered a few crafty ideas we'd like to share w

There are a lot of advantages to living in a world where information is easily accessible through websites and social media, but there can also be drawbacks when individuals can post misinformation without scientific proof. Such is the case in the recent articles circulating online claiming that wearing a face mask can cause carbon dioxide (CO2) intoxication or oxygen deficiency - but that is not the case. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Dis

Staying at home for the past few months has been a challenge for everyone, especially if you're caring for someone with intellectual or developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Instead of trying to "Netflix and chill" why not try something a little different? How about a virtual trip to the zoo? Although there are some zoos accepting on-site visitors, there are restrictions that go along with a visit. For example, at the Tulsa Zoo, you must make an online reservation in advance an

For more than 20 years Premier Community Services has been caring for our community members living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). With the current outbreak of COVID-19, it's important, now more than ever, to recognize the special challenges we all face in the ID/DD community. We want to reassure our clients, caregivers and our community that we are following all guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in all of ou