In Oklahoma City and the surrounding area, older adults have ample opportunities to remain active, connected and supported as they age in place. Local transportation programs, senior centers, housing resources, insurance counselors and others can all make daily life easier. For many families, these services work alongside help from relatives, healthcare providers and professional caregivers to create a dependable aging in place support system.
Aging in place looks different for every senior. One person may need help getting to appointments, while another may benefit more from meal support, medication reminders, personal care or other services. Learning about available programs in the Greater Oklahoma City area can help seniors and their families plan ahead with confidence.
Greater Oklahoma City Programs for Older Adults
There are a variety of local organizations and programs that can help older adults remain safe, active and independent. The resources below offer support with common needs such as transportation, housing, nutrition, wellness and Medicare guidance.
Helpful Resources for Seniors
- Senior Activities and Wellness Programs: The Will Rogers Senior Center and Oklahoma City Senior Wellness Centers offer recreational, educational, fitness and social opportunities for older adults. Oklahoma City has four MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Centers that connect seniors with exercise, wellness services and opportunities to spend time with others.
- Caregiver Support: Oklahoma Human Services helps caregivers of adults age 60 and older connect with Area Agencies on Aging and other local resources. Depending on eligibility and availability, support may include respite care, legal assistance, home maintenance resources and guidance for managing caregiving responsibilities.
- Area Agency on Aging: Advances the dignity and independent of older adults age 60 and above in the Greater Oklahoma City Metro. To see what services may be available to your loved one or their caregivers, please call 405-942-8500 or email info@areawideaging.org
- Alzheimer’s Association: The Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter provides support services, care options and education for families and caregivers across Oklahoma with offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Senior Helper of Greater Oklahoma City is a proud member of the Champions Club for the Oklahoma City Walk. Contact 405-319-0780 to learn about everything the Alzheimer’s Association can offer your loved one and your family.
- Affordable Senior Housing: The Oklahoma City Housing Authority offers public housing properties for qualifying seniors and people with disabilities. Its senior properties include private efficiency and one-bedroom apartments, and applicants can review eligibility requirements and available waiting lists through the authority.
- Accessible Transportation: EMBARK Plus provides paratransit transportation for eligible people who cannot use regular fixed-route buses because of a disability. Advance eligibility approval and reservations are required, but the service may help seniors reach medical appointments, errands and other destinations.
- Medicare Counseling: The Oklahoma Insurance Department’s State Health Insurance Counseling Program provides free assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, people preparing to enroll, family members and caregivers. Counselors can explain Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, prescription drug coverage and Medicare supplement policies.
- The Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance: The premier resource for comprehensive educational programs and support services to Oklahomans with Parkinson’s Disease and their families. Please call 405-810-0695 for more information and to access services.
- Veterans Benefits: The VA Oklahoma City Healthcare System offers a wide range of health and support services for you, your family, and caregivers throughout the state. Find a medical center or clinic near you and manage your health online. Sign up for community events and updates and discover what’s new at VA Oklahoma City health care. We at Senior Helpers of Greater Oklahoma City are honored to partner with the VA to provide Homemaker and Respite Care to eligible veterans throughout the Greater Oklahoma City Metro.
Oklahoma City VA Medical Center
921 Northeast 13th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104-5007
Main phone: 405-456-1000
VA health connect: 833-983-0484
Mental health care: 405-456-5546
Making Aging in Place More Manageable
Community programs can provide valuable assistance, but some seniors may also need regular care support inside the home. At Senior Helpers of Greater Oklahoma City, we offer personalized and compassionate in home care based on each client’s care goals, sense of purpose, abilities, preferences and schedule. Care can include transportation, meal preparation, errands and light housekeeping, as well as more hands-on help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility and more.
Families can also rely on us for respite care, chronic disease support, help following a hospital stay or surgery and specialized care for people living with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Plus, our flexHOME program offers flexible assistance with no minimum-hour requirement for clients who reside in eligible Independent Living, Senior Living and Assisted Living communities. Services range from a brief check-in to more comprehensive care, allowing families to choose services that fit their schedules, priorities and budgets.
It Starts with a Conversation
At Senior Helpers of Greater Oklahoma City, we provide a complimentary in-home assessment to understand your loved one’s routines, safety concerns and care goals. We also use the LIFE Profile™ (short for Life, Independence, Function and Evaluation) to identify factors that can impact successful aging at home. From there, we create a personalized SmartCare PLAN™ that reflects their unique needs.
We proudly serve Oklahoma City, Nichols Hills, Edmond, Deer Creek, Yukon, Mustang, Moore, Midwest City, Piedmont and Bethany. Contact our team at 405-608-4339 to explore care options that can help your loved one remain safe, comfortable and independent in their own home.