LIFE's Vintage Guide to Housing & Services 2021-2022

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2021 - 2022 Community Services

Ottawa, Rogers and northern Tulsa counties. Discounted fares available for people aged 60 or older. Discount for one-day advance reservations. Tribal members with CDIB card may get a discount because of tribal subsidies. Call or visit website for area dispatch numbers, fares and reservations. Dispatch numbers for Claremore, Grove, Miami, Pryor, Owasso and Vinita are online. SendaRide

Customer Service: (800) 731-1885 toll-free www.sendaride.com Provides non-emergency medical transportation primarily in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City metro areas, but services can be provided in other parts of Oklahoma. Offers customized, concierge transportation booked through an app on a HIPAAcompliant website. Hospitals, providers, independent living centers, family members and more can schedule a ride for someone else. Rides are available Monday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. SoonerRide

(877) 404-4500 toll-free • TTY: (800) 722-0353 toll-free www.okhca.org Non-emergency transportation for Medicaid recipients only. Requires a valid Oklahoma Medicaid card. Reservations required three days in advance. Reservations center open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pick-up available Monday through Friday, 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tulsa Transit

1403 E. 5th Ct. • Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 582-2100 • www.tulsatransit.org Additional Services: Broken Arrow Connection

Fixed route. Offers some transportation to locations not on fixed route, up to 3/4 of a mile from route with advanced reservations. Reservations accepted Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Same day reservations available. Two-hour notice minimum. Connects with express bus to downtown Tulsa. Lift Program

Curb-to-curb paratransit service for Tulsa-area residents who have a disability. Appointment required. $3.50 one way. Call Tulsa Transit or ADA Ride toll-free at (877) 232-7433. Application required and available online at www.adaride.com. Night Line

Night-time transportation on a fixed route. Offers some transportation to locations not on fixed route, up to 3/4 of a mile from route with advanced reservations. Reservations accepted Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Same day reservations available. Reduced Fare Program

Half-priced fares available for people age 62 to 74 and people who have disabilities. Application and proof of age or disability required for Reduced Fare. Photo ID card. Super Seniors Program

Free fares on Tulsa Transit’s fixed-route bus system for people age 75 or older. Application and proof of age required for Super Senior. Photo ID card. Uber

www.uber.com/cities/tulsa Offers wheelchair-accessible transportation in Tulsa. Go online or use the Uber smart phone app to set up an account, then use the app to schedule rides when needed. Can specify accessibility needs when requesting rides.

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URGENT and BASIC NEEDS See also NUTRITION ASSISTANCE and SERVICES, page 218. Arms Around BA

840 S. Elm Pl. • Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918) 258-7714 • Fax: (918) 806-2497 • www.armsaroundba.org Offers food pantry, clothing, referrals and utility assistance for Broken Arrow, Bixby and Coweta residents. Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Monday nights, 6 to 8 p.m. Bixby Outreach Center

77 E. Breckenridge Ave. • Bixby, OK 74008 (918) 366-9226 • Fax: (918) 366-9228 • www.bixbyoutreach.org Basic needs agency. Food pantry provides a four-day supply of food and personal care items. Clothing distributed yearround. Serves primarily Bixby-area residents who meet financial guidelines. Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Boston Avenue Helping Hands

700 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa, OK 74119 (918) 582-1356 Offers a food pantry, prescription assistance and rent assistance when funding is available. Must have eviction notice, utility cut-off notice or doctor prescription. Photo ID and other documentation may be required. Bristow Social Services

1705 S. Chestnut St. • Bristow, OK 74010 (918) 367-5400 • Fax: (918) 367-5458 • www.bristowhelps.org Offers various forms of assistance, including clothing, utilities, prescriptions, household supplies, personal care products and food. Photo ID, Social Security card and proof of income required. Broken Arrow Neighbors

315 W. College St. • Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918) 251-7781 • www.baneighbors.org Basic needs agency serving Broken Arrow residents. Food pantry offers a three to five day supply of food and personal care items. Medical, dental and legal clinics also offered. No-interest loans for limited assistance with utility cut-offs and eviction notices. Limited prescription assistance and funds for gasoline for local work travel only. Proof of residence and other documentation such as eviction notice, utility shut-off notice, etc. required. Many services are offered by appointment only and have waiting lists. Caring Community Friends

12 W. Burnham Ave. • Sapulpa, OK 74067 Mail: P.O. Box 1524 • Sapulpa, OK 74067 (918) 224-6464 • Fax: (918) 224-6436 www.caringcommunityfriends.org Offers food assistance to families. When funds are available, may offer help with utility bills or some prescriptions. Senior Servings Program allows older adults to apply for monthly food distribution. Serves select Creek County communities. Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma

2450 N. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa, OK 74115 (918) 949-4673 • Emergency Assistance: (918) 508-7160 Dental Care: (918) 508-7191 • www.cceok.org continued

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Voter Information

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Urgent and Basic Needs

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Medications

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page 218

Transportation Resources, Ambulance Services and Handicapped Parking Permits

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pages 224-225

Nutrition Assistance and Services

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pages 220-221

Medicare Information

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page 217

Hearing and Speech Services

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page 207

Information, Assistance and Referral

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pages 209-210

Geriatric Specialists and Assessment

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page 205

Disability Services

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page 203

Crisis Intervention

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page 199

Specialty Hospitals

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page 180

Residential Care

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pages 114-115

Adult Day Health Services

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pages 140-141

Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Mental and Behavioral Health

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page 181

Abuse Information and Reporting

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page 196

Hospice Care Agency Evaluation Checklist

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page 61

Skilled Nursing Care Evaluation Checklist

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pages 59-60

Home Health Agency Evaluation Checklist

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pages 53-54

Independent Living Evaluation Checklist

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pages 55-56

Assisted Living Community Evaluation Checklist

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pages 57-58

a Quality Program

3min
pages 51-52

Palliative Care: Not Just for End of Life

2min
page 48

Understanding Hospice Care Adult Day Health Services: How to Choose

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pages 49-50

Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

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page 47

An Overview of Dementia

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page 46

The Consequences of Elder Abuse

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page 45

Legal Matters and Older Adults

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pages 43-44

Helpful Terms and Definitions

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pages 41-42

ADvantage Program 101

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page 33

Long-Distance Caregiving

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pages 39-40

Respite: A Caregiving Necessity

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Helping Seniors Remain at Home With PACE

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page 32

VA Healthcare Benefits

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pages 30-31

Finding and Paying for Skilled Nursing Care

7min
pages 15-16

10 Tips for Healthy Aging

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pages 23-24

Starting the Conversation Before Your Loved One Needs Assistance

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pages 10-12

What is Long-Term Care?

3min
page 14

The Basics of Medicare

12min
pages 19-22

Emotional Well-Being and Older Adults

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pages 25-27

Adult Day Health Services: Person-Centered Daytime Care for Older Adults

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page 29

Medicare and Home Healthcare

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