AGING SERVICES - AREA AGENCIES ON AGING

Area Services Division, Department of Human Services

PURPOSE

The Aging Services Division plans, administers, coordinates and evaluates a statewide system of services for older Oklahomans. The Aging Services Division strives to secure and maintain economic and personal independence and dignity for the elderly by providing support services and by removing individual and social barriers to independence. Programs and services are administered through the state’s 11 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). Those programs may provide equipment loan closets.

CONTACT

Ms. Beth Batman Aging Services Division 2401 NW 23rd, Suite 40 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 522-0726 FAX: (405) 521-2086 Senior Info-Line (800) 211-2116 www.okdhs.org/aging
See Appendix B for Local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs).

FINANCIAL CRITERIA None

ELIGIBILITY Individuals age 60 and older.

• Attention is given to those older adults with the greatest economic or social need.

• Under special conditions, persons under 60 may be eligible (i.e., the spouse of an individual over 60, or a person with a disability residing with an eligible person or caregiver).

AT SERVICES PROVIDED/COVERED

• Information & Referral

• Locating Alternate Funding

• Training for Consumer & Family

• Loan Closet (Pending Availability)

AT DEVICES PROVIDED/COVERED

No AT devices are provided or covered.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Contact your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and request information and services.

PIECES OF THE PUZZLE

• Services funded are determined on an area-by-area basis.

• Services that MAY BE funded include: transportation, congregate and home delivered meals, multipurpose senior centers, information and referral, homemaker services, chore services, shopping assistance, outreach, legal services, long-term care ombudsman, mental health counseling, senior companion, family caregiver support services, and health promotion.