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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 Helpful Articles

Starting the

CONVERSATION Before Your Loved One

NEEDS ASSISTANCE Discussing important aging issues with your loved one can be a difficult conversation to approach. According to a national survey, seniors and their adult children rarely discuss aging issues, and many suspect that this trend may even apply to spousal and other caregiver relationships. While we can’t predict the changes we will experience as we grow older, we do know that the most common changes are related to health, driving, living arrangements, the need for assistance, finances and end-of-life issues. Often, by talking about these important life issues early and planning ahead, families will find it easier to cope with the changes, crisis decision-making can be avoided, and personal control can be retained even in difficult situations. While the majority of those surveyed said they are comfortable discussing age-related issues, the reality is they seldom do. The main reason mentioned: No one is starting the conversation. In general, when a person reaches age 70, or their eldest child reaches age 40 – whichever comes first – it is time to start having conversations about aging and making plans for the future. So, how and where do you start? SETTING THE STAGE Research and planning are vital when preparing to start a conversation about aging. Before meeting, you may want to consider the following:

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• Be alert to natural opportunities to talk about aging issues and ask questions. This will help you gather information, little by little, that may be helpful in starting a full-fledged discussion later. • If someone you know has gone through an agerelated situation, ask them how they started their conversation. • Make a checklist of the topics you’d like to discuss. This will help you stay on track and keep you from getting overwhelmed. • Plan to involve others. Parents may want to talk with all their children together or adult children may want their siblings present. • Get on the same page. If you are going to involve multiple people in the conversation, it is a good idea to establish a common understanding of what needs to be discussed, who will lead the conversation and who will handle which tasks. • Decide when and where you will start the conversation. This is especially important if you are involving multiple people. Plan to meet in person, if possible. These subjects are more difficult to discuss over the phone. If a face-to-face meeting isn’t possible, be sure to set aside time to talk uninterrupted. Choose a time and place that is comfortable and relaxing. Avoid busy, highstress times like the holidays, if possible.

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This section features 22 helpful articles, including long-term care basics, legal matters, and useful checklists.

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4 Starting the Conversation Before Your Loved One Needs Assistance 6 What is Long-Term Care? 7 Finding and Paying for Nursing Facility Care 9 Hospitalizations and Planning for Discharge 11 Medication Management Checklist 12 The Basics of Medicare 16 Adult Day Health Services: Person-Centered Daytime Care for Older Adults 17 Adult Day Health Evaluation Checklist 19 VA Healthcare Benefits 21 Helping Seniors Remain at Home With PACE 22 Respite: A Caregiving Necessity 23 ADvantage Program 101 24 Seniors and Food Insecurity 25 Legal Matters and Older Adults 27 An Overview of Dementia 28 Palliative Care: Not Just for End of Life 29 Understanding Hospice Care 31 Independent Living Community Evaluation Checklist 33 Assisted Living Community Evaluation Checklist 35 Nursing Facility Evaluation Checklist 37 Home Health Agency Evaluation Checklist 39 Hospice Care Agency Evaluation Checklist

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40 Continuing Care Retirement Communities 44 Independent Living 52 Assisted Living 62 Nursing Facilities 74 Home Health Agencies 86 Hospice Care Agencies 92 Specialty Hospitals 93 Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals 94 Funeral and Cremation Services

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NEEDS ASSISTANCE Approaching a discussion with your loved one about aging issues can be difficult. Older adults and their adult children rarely talk about aging issues, and many researchers suspect that this trend may even apply to spousal and other caregiver relationships. While we can’t predict the changes we will experience as we grow older, the most common changes are related to health, driving, living arrangements, the need for assistance, finances, and end-of-life issues. Often, by talking about these important life issues early and planning ahead, families will find it easier to cope with changes and avoid making difficult decisions in a crisis. SETTING THE STAGE Research and planning are vital when preparing to start a conversation about aging. Before starting the discussion, consider the following: Be alert to natural opportunities to talk about aging issues and ask questions. This will help you gather information, little by little, that may be helpful in starting a full-fledged discussion later. I f someone you know has gone through a recent health crisis or a change in living situation, ask your loved one what they would choose to do under those circumstances. se this article to make a checklist of the topics U you and your loved one need to discuss. This will help keep the conversation on track. lan to involve others. Parents may want to P talk with all of their children together, or adult children may want their siblings present. et on the same page. If you are going to involve G multiple people in the conversation, it is a good

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idea to establish a common understanding of what needs to be discussed and what you hope to accomplish. ecide when and where you will start the D conversation. This is especially important if you are involving multiple people. If possible, meet in person. Choose a time and place that is comfortable and relaxing. If you can, avoid busy, high-stress times like the holidays. STARTING THE CONVERSATION Is there already a primary caregiver or someone who lives closest to the loved one, checks on them frequently, or has access to financial accounts? If so, it may be appropriate for that person to lead the discussion since they already have a trusted role in the loved one’s life. Consider using this article as a stimulus for starting the conversation. For example, you might say, “I read this article, and it got me thinking about what you would want to do in the event of a major illness.” egin by asking them what they want. Follow by B asking, “What are your second and third choices?” ou may also try starting with a “what if ” Y question such as, “What if something happened and you were no longer able to live alone? Where would you want to live?” hen you and your loved one are ready to begin W the discussion, keep distractions to a minimum. Start out slow and easy, tackling one topic at a time. Don’t try to cover everything in one marathon conversation. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

ind out what your loved one values most F as they consider end of life. Knowing what is most important to them can be helpful in communicating with doctors and deciding whether or not to pursue treatment. Remember to listen respectfully to everyone involved. Resist the urge to interrupt. Keep sibling arguments and bickering out of the discussion. Don’t force a parent to take a side. IMPORTANT TOPICS TO DISCUSS Health Matters It’s important to develop a plan before health problems arise. Should there be a health crisis, you’ll need to know about your loved one’s: Current health conditions, physicians, medications, and hospital preference.

Financial Planning Ensuring that finances are in order can bring peace of mind to the entire family and provide resources when life changes occur. Topics to discuss and questions to ask include: A general overview of financial resources and expenses (e.g., savings, investments, life insurance policies, retirement accounts, stocks, and bonds). Who will have responsibility for managing finances? Is there a POA for financial matters? ho can sign into and on their bank accounts? W Who will pay bills in the event of an emergency, and are they set up to do so? Does that person have the necessary access and account passwords? ave they completed any estate planning? Get H contact information for their financial advisor.

ealth insurance. Do they have Medicare or other H health insurance coverage? If so, collect a copy of the policies and insurance cards.

Where are their bank and investment accounts held? Collect copies of all important financial documents and contacts.

iving will/advance directive. Do they have one? L If so, get a copy and know who is named as their healthcare proxy in the event they are unable to make medical treatment decisions.

End-of-Life Issues When your loved one shares their wishes before a medical crisis, it means things can be handled the way they prefer and the family won’t be left guessing about what to do. You’ll need to discuss: Their desires for medical care if terminally ill, as well as their feelings about heroic life-saving measures. At what point do they want a do not resuscitate (DNR) order signed?

Legal designations. Is there a power of attorney (POA) for healthcare? Who has been given the ability to make healthcare decisions? mergency plan. Is there a friend or neighbor who E would help in an emergency? Do they have a house key and know how to contact a family member? Living Arrangements and Long-Term Care It is important to discuss preventive measures that may help maintain your loved one’s independence, as well as plan for potential future care needs. Some topics to discuss and questions to ask include: Driving status. Should they get to a point where they are no longer able to drive safely, how would they prefer to handle this loss? Is public transit available? Would they need to move closer to services and assistance?

eir wishes for burial/cremation and funeral Th arrangements. Do they have burial insurance or a pre-paid burial plan? If so, find out where it is and collect a copy. o they have an up-to-date will or trust? If so, D find out where it is and collect a copy. You’ll also want to have a list of their legal advisors’ names and contact information.

eed for additional help. Would your loved N one prefer to receive assistance in their home or are they receptive to other living arrangements, such as living with family, in an assisted living or residential care community? Are they open to using in-home and community-based services? What can they afford? LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services

LONG-TERM CARE? Long-term care consists of a variety of services and supports to meet health and personal care needs over an extended period of time. Most long-term care is non-skilled personal care assistance for performing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as eating, taking medications, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, moving, and transferring (to or from a bed or chair).

Medicaid is the joint federal and state program that pays for nursing home care for those who meet the financial and functional criteria. Other federal programs such as the Older Americans Act and Veterans Administration pay for some long-term care services, but only for limited populations and in specific circumstances.

WHO NEEDS LONG-TERM CARE?

Most forms of employer-sponsored or private health insurance, including Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) or managed care, follow the same general rules as Medicare. They typically only cover skilled, short-term care as needed after a hospitalization.

Long-term care is needed when you have a chronic illness or disability, and you require assistance with ADLs. Your illness or disability could include a physical or cognitive impairment or issues with memory loss, confusion, or disorientation such as Alzheimer’s disease. While most people who need long-term care are age 65 or older, a person can need long-term care services at any age. In fact, nearly 37% of those currently receiving long-term care are between the ages of 18 and 64. About 70% of people over age 65 will require some type of long-term care services during their later years.

COST OF LONG-TERM CARE

Long-term care is expensive. On average, an Oklahoma nursing facility costs from $65,700 up to $73,000 per year, depending on the location and whether you have a private or semi-private/companion room. Care in an assisted living facility averages from $50,000 up to $60,000 per year. Average rates for home health aides for four hours range from $100 to $140. Adult day health is the least expensive long-term care option at an average cost of $70 a day. For more information on adult day health services, see the article on page 16.

WHO PAYS FOR LONG-TERM CARE?

Most people end up paying for most or all of their long-term care out of their own income and assets. Medicare does not cover the cost of long-term care, especially non-skilled assistance with ADLs, which is a major focus of nursing facilities. It will, however, cover the cost of nursing services or recuperative care for a short period of time after a hospitalization.

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There are, however, an increasing number of private payment options that help cover the costs of long-term care services. These include long-term care insurance, trusts, annuities, and reverse mortgages. It is important to understand the differences among the public programs and private financing options for long-term care services. Each public program and private financing source has its own rules for what services it covers, eligibility requirements, co-pays, and premiums. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services developed the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information website to provide information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care needs. The website has a variety of user-friendly tools, including a savings calculator, so that you can see what it might cost you if you needed long-term care and how much you’d have to begin saving today in order to have enough to pay for your own care needs. For more information, visit the website at www.longtermcare.gov. See pages 31, 33 and 35 for checklists to assess independent living, assisted living, and nursing communities.

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Nursing Facility Care It’s important to remember that a nursing home or nursing facility is a home – a home that also provides meals, healthcare services, personal care, recreation, and other services for frail seniors and adults with disabilities who need daily assistance and care. Deciding which nursing facility is best for a loved one can be stressful. Most families don’t know where to begin. The following information can help make this important decision less difficult. Beginning Your Search for Nursing Facility Care Talk with your loved one who will be living in the nursing facility. What are their preferences? Including them as much as possible in the conversation and decision-making process is important and can help them better adjust to what is a necessary, but often difficult, change in their life. Talk with other family members. Ask for their help in finding and selecting a community. Sharing the information-gathering and decision-making with other family members can reduce stress and increase everyone’s comfort with the final decision. Ask people you trust like your family, friends, neighbors, or clergy if they have had personal experience with nursing facilities. They may be able to recommend one to you. Ask your loved one’s doctor if they provide care at any local nursing facilities. If so, you might consider those locations they visit so your loved one doesn’t have to change doctors. Narrow your options down to three to six places to visit. If possible, take another family member or friend with you and use the Nursing Facility Checklist on page 35 to help you remember which questions to ask and to use later for comparison. Remember to include the person who will be living in the nursing home in this process as much as possible. During your visit, be sure to talk casually with the staff (especially the nursing assistants, as they provide direct care), residents and their family members if you can. This will help you get a feel for the community’s culture. You should also ask to see the facility’s inspection notice from the State Health Department. This information is public record. For a more detailed checklist, visit www.medicare.gov/care-compare.

ompare the nursing facilities on your list C using the Five-Star Quality Rating System at www.medicare.gov/care-compare. This quality system was created to help consumers, their families, and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily. The website contains helpful resources to make more informed decisions about healthcare providers. Nursing care ratings are taken from health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measures. Remember, selecting a nursing home is not an irrevocable decision. You can always choose to move your loved one to another community if it doesn’t work out. Although moving is difficult, an extra move may be better than staying at a facility that isn’t right for your loved one. Family involvement doesn’t end when someone enters a nursing facility. The family simply takes on a new role: making sure others are providing good care and advocating on your loved one’s behalf. Nursing Facility Care May Not Be Your Only Option Oklahoma’s Medicaid ADvantage program provides in-home and community-based services to qualifying individuals to help delay or avoid altogether the need for nursing home placement. For more information, see ADvantage Program 101 on page 23. Paying for Nursing Facility Care Most people know nursing home care is expensive, but few realize how expensive. On average, a year in an Oklahoma nursing facility can cost more than $73,000 for a private room and as much as $146,000 in other parts of the country. Payment options for nursing home care include: Private Pay: About one-third of nursing home residents pay for their care out of their own personal income and savings. Of course, an extended stay in a facility can rapidly deplete one’s savings. On average, people exhaust their personal resources after only six months and must then turn to Medicaid for assistance. That’s why it’s important to contact the Department of Human Services when a person is first admitted to the nursing home, even before you financially qualify for Medicaid. Getting correct Medicaid guidance early on helps families understand

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how to best use individual resources to pay for longterm care and how to protect as many assets as possible for the spouse remaining in the home (i.e., community spouse).

ensure that the community spouse still at home will have the money needed to pay for living expenses by protecting a certain amount of the couple’s resources and possibly a portion of the nursing home resident’s income.

ong-Term Care Insurance: This premium-based L private insurance may help cover the cost of skilled nursing and other long-term care, depending on the terms of your policy.

Resource Eligibility for Married Couples When a couple applies for Medicaid, an assessment is made of their resources or assets. The couple’s resources, regardless of ownership, are combined as the couple’s “countable resources.”

edicare: In certain situations, Medicare will M pay for short-term nursing facility care after a hospitalization. Medicare does not pay for longterm care services or personal care such as help with bathing or for general supervision, often called custodial care. Veterans Administration: Some veterans may be eligible for assistance with nursing home costs or care at a VA nursing home. For more information, contact the Veterans Administration at (800) 827-1000 or visit www.va.gov. Medicaid: Medicaid helps people pay for nursing home care once they have nearly exhausted their personal resources. To receive Medicaid benefits, the individual must meet nursing home level-ofcare guidelines and meet the program’s income and resource guidelines as outlined below. Medicaid recipients are expected to use their income to pay a share of the cost of the care (minus the cost of health insurance premiums and $75 a month for personal care expenses, and minus any income they are allowed to contribute to their spouse). Medicaid then pays the difference between the recipient’s share and the Medicaid-approved payment rate to the skilled nursing facility. Oklahoma Medicaid Qualifications To qualify for Medicaid in a nursing facility, an Oklahoma resident must: Require nursing home level of care; Have an individual monthly income equal to or less than $2,829. Individuals with a larger monthly income may still be eligible through use of a Medicaid Income Pension Trust Fund. Contact your local Oklahoma Human Services office for more information about the trust; Have individual resources less than $2,000. Single or unmarried individuals with resources above the limit must “spend down” their assets by paying for their own care until they qualify for Medicaid assistance.

The couple’s home, household goods, and one automobile are not included in calculating the couple’s combined or countable resources. Countable assets may include checking and savings accounts; certificates of deposit; trusts; stocks; bonds; annuities; an individual retirement account or 401(k); mineral rights; assets stored in a safe deposit box; other property, and certain life insurance and burial policies. Additionally, there are strict regulations that govern the transfer of assets to family members or others, and doing so can result in disqualification for Medicaid assistance. If the couple’s combined or countable resources are below $67,896 the community spouse retains the full amount. For assets above $67,896, the following division of assets guidelines apply. Division of Assets Guidelines Generally speaking, division of assets guidelines state that a maximum Protected Resource Amount (PRA) of $154,140 is subtracted from the couple’s combined countable resources and retained by the community spouse. If the couple had double that amount ($308,280) when one of them entered a facility, the remaining half of the assets, as well as any excess assets over $308,280, can then be spent on the couple and may be used to pay for the needed nursing facility care until the resident qualifies for Medicaid. Spousal Income Protection The community spouse may retain up to $3,854 per month in income, which may include a portion of the nursing home resident’s income. The amount of income the community spouse may keep depends on the amount of income received by each person and the cost of monthly health insurance premiums. For more information on Medicaid coverage for skilled nursing care or to complete an application, contact the OKDHS office. For a nursing facility evaluation checklist, see page 35.

Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment Guidelines It’s important to note that the spouse of a nursing community resident is protected from impoverishment by federal law. The spousal impoverishment provisions help

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Hospitalizations and Planning for

Discharge Hospital stays are stressful for families and caregivers – especially when the patient is a spouse or parent. As a family member, you are concerned about your loved one’s condition, often anxious about the treatment and unsure about what the future might hold. Planning for discharge is likely the last thing on your mind. Under Oklahoma’s CARE Act (Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable Act), hospitals are to recognize that families are a vital part of discharge planning and should help ensure that the patient follows through with all physician orders. • Th e family caregiver should be named and recognized by the hospital when a loved

one is admitted. Caregivers should provide a power of attorney or guardianship documents when applicable.

• The hospital is required to notify the caregiver whether their loved one will be discharged to return home or to another care facility. If the responsibility to find placement falls on the caregiver, they should get copies of the written doctor’s orders before leaving the hospital. • The hospital is to provide training for the caregiver for any medical tasks they may need to continue at home, such as medication management, injections, wound care, and transfers. If the caregiver is considering home healthcare, they should ask for a doctor’s order for that service.

At The Time Of Admission: • Be sure that you or another designated person is listed as your loved one’s caregiver and that the hospital has the caregiver’s phone number. • Present a current, signed HIPAA release to the hospital if one is not already on file. This release will allow you to communicate with doctors and be in the loop regarding your loved one’s condition and treatment decisions. continued LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services

• I f there is a power of attorney for healthcare or an

advance directive in place, bring those documents and make sure they are noted in hospital records.

•G ive the hospital your loved one’s complete list of

medications, the name of their primary care physician and preferred pharmacy. See Medication Management Checklist on page 11.

During The Hospitalization • Introduce yourself to doctors and nurses. Keep a notebook to document the names and titles of all healthcare professionals involved in your loved one’s care. • Keep a notebook of all interactions and instructions given, as well as who gave them. • Ask to meet your loved one’s discharge planner. Make sure that you are kept in the circle of communication regarding health decisions and post-hospitalization plans. • Ask when your loved one will be discharged and where they will go. If they aren’t able to return home, make necessary decisions regarding which care facility to use.

Prior To Discharge • Plan to be present when the doctor discharges your loved one to ask questions about their condition and any medication changes. Ask for written discharge instructions and a summary of patient status. Bring this information and complete medication list to any follow-up appointments. Ask about potential problems and symptoms to watch for after discharge. Write down the name and phone number of whom to call if problems arise or you have questions. • Know about any new medications prescribed. Make sure you understand what they are for, how they should be taken, if there are any side effects and whether medications taken before the hospitalization should be taken or discontinued. Get the name and phone number of whom to call if you have questions later. • Ask if your loved one will need any durable medical equipment or supplies after discharge. These could include walkers, elevated toilet seats, shower chairs, etc.

• If your loved one needs durable medical equipment at home, make sure you have doctor’s orders before leaving the hospital. Ask the social worker to help with ordering home healthcare if needed. • Ask if your loved one is released to do the activities below. Circle the ones you think your loved one will need help with and tell the staff. If there are things you will not be able to help with, whom should you call for assistance? • Bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, climbing stairs • Cooking, grocery shopping, house cleaning, paying bills • Getting to doctor appointments, picking up prescription drugs • Ask the staff to show you and your loved one any tasks that require special skills (changing bandages, proper use of a walker or cane, medication management, etc.). Make sure you are comfortable with what you need to do to help your loved one. Write down the name and number of the person to call if you need help. • Ask about support groups and resources that may be helpful to both you and your loved one. • Talk to the social worker if you have questions about what insurance will cover and what may be out-of-pocket expenses. Ask for help with insurance if needed.

Post-Hospitalization • Pick up prescriptions as soon as possible. • Make follow-up appointments promptly and take discharge orders and a medication list with you. • Follow-up with the primary care physician and any other specialists included in the discharge plan. • Bring the hospital discharge papers and the notebook you had in the hospital with you to all follow-up appointments.

Hopefully, these tips will be helpful for you and your family as you go through a health crisis and hospitalization. Having questions post-hospitalization is common. Know whom you should call with any questions or concerns and don’t hesitate to call them if needed.

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Medication Management Checklist Take a completed version of this checklist to all healthcare visits. Download a printable version of the checklist at www.LIFEseniorservices.org. Emergency Contact: ______________________________ Phone Number:___________________________ Relationship: ____________________________________________________________________________

MEDICATION ALLERGIES/ List any medication allergies below.

Dosage

Time/Frequency

Notes

PRESCRIPTION, OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS, AND SUPPLEMENTS

Medication Name

Phone Number

Conditions Treated

Immunization Name

Date

PREFERRED PHARMACY

IMMUNIZATION RECORD

CURRENT MEDICAL PROVIDERS

Physician Name

Name & Address

Date

MEDICAL HISTORY/List any health conditions, previous surgeries, and hospitalizations.

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THE BASICS OF

MEDICARE Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for: People age 65 or older People under 65 who have certain disabilities People of all ages with end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or kidney transplant)

Skilled Nursing Coinsurance for 2024: The Medicare beneficiary pays: $0 coinsurance for the first 20 days $204 per day for days 21-100 All costs after 100 days

There are Four Parts to Medicare: Part A – Hospital Insurance Part B – Medical Insurance Part C – Medicare Advantage Plans Part D – Prescription Drug Coverage

When Can I Sign Up for Part A? Many people automatically get Part A. If you get benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), you automatically get Part A starting the first day of the month you turn 65. If you are under 65 and disabled, you automatically get Part A after you get disability benefits from Social Security or certain disability benefits from the RRB for 24 months. You will get your Medicare card in the mail about two months before your 65th birthday or your 25th month of disability.

Medicare Part A What is Medicare Part A? Medicare Part A is your hospital insurance. It helps cover your hospital inpatient care (including critical access hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation facilities) and inpatient stays in a skilled nursing facility (not custodial or long-term care). It also helps cover some hospice care services and some home healthcare services. You must meet certain conditions to receive these benefits. How Much Does Part A Cost? Most people don’t pay a monthly premium for Part A because they or a spouse paid Medicare taxes while working. If you (or your spouse) did not pay Medicare taxes while you worked and you are age 65 or older, you may be able to buy Part A. Hospital Deductible for 2024: The Medicare beneficiary pays: $1,632 deductible for a hospital stay of 1-60 days $408 per day for days 61-90 $816 per day for days 91-150 All costs after 150 days

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Some people need to sign up for Part A. If you aren’t getting Social Security or RRB benefits when you turn 65 (because you are still working, for instance), you should still sign up for Part A. You should contact Social Security three months before you turn 65. If you worked for a railroad, contact the RRB to sign up.

Medicare Part B What is Medicare Part B? Medicare Part B (medical insurance) is optional and helps cover medically necessary services like your doctor visits and outpatient care. It also covers some other medical services that Part A doesn’t cover such as some of the costs of physical, occupational, and speech therapists, some home healthcare and preventive services. How Much Does Part B Cost? Part B Monthly Premium – The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $174.70 for 2024, an increase of $9.80 from $164.90 in 2023.

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Note: If you are not already getting benefits, you should call Social Security at (800) 772-1213 three months before your 65th birthday, even if you plan to continue working.

Part B Income-Related Adjustment – Since 2007, beneficiaries with higher incomes have paid higher Part B monthly premiums. Specifically, if a beneficiary’s modified adjusted gross income as reported on their IRS tax return from two years ago is above $103,000 ($206,000 filing jointly), the beneficiary is responsible for a larger portion of the cost of their coverage. These premium adjustments range from $69.90 to $419.30 more per month for Medicare Part B.

Some people need to sign up for Part B. If you didn’t sign up for Part B when you were first eligible at 65, you may be able to sign up during one of these times: General Enrollment Period – Between January 1 and March 31 each year. Your coverage will begin on first day of the month following the month you enrolled. The cost of Part B will go up 10 percent for each full 12-month period you could have had Part B, but didn’t sign up for it. You may have to pay a late enrollment penalty as long as you have Part B, unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

Part B Deductible and Co-Pays – The 2024 annual Part B deductible is $240. After you meet the deductible, you will pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for most Part B covered services. When Can I Sign Up for Part B? Many people automatically get Part B. If you get benefits from Social Security or the RRB, you automatically get Part B starting the first day of the month you turn 65. If you are under 65 and disabled, you automatically get Part B after receiving disability benefits for 24 months from Social Security or certain disability benefits from the RRB for 24 months. You will get your Medicare card in the mail about two months before your 65th birthday or your 25th month of disability. If you don’t want Part B, follow the instructions that come with the card and send the card back. If you keep the card, you keep Part B and will pay Part B premiums.

S pecial Enrollment Period – If you didn’t take Part B when you were first eligible because you or your spouse were working and you had group health coverage based on that work, you can sign up for Part B during a Special Enrollment Period. People who sign up for Part B during a Special Enrollment Period can do so without a penalty. You can sign up: • Any time you are still covered by the group health plan • During the eight months following the month when the group health plan coverage ends, or when the employment ends (whichever is first).

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With Medicare, you can choose how you get your health and prescription drug coverage. Your costs vary depending on your plan, coverage, and the services you use.

• • • • • •

Original Medicare Plan

Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO)

Part A: Hospital Insurance Part B: Medical Insurance

(Includes both Part A: Hospital Insurance and Part B: Medical Insurance)

Medicare provides this coverage • You have your choice of doctors • Generally, you pay deductibles and coinsurance • You pay a monthly premium for Part B • You can join a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan to add drug coverage You can buy a Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance) policy • – sold by private insurance companies – to help fill the gaps in Part A and Part B coverage •

Part C

Private insurance companies approved by Medicare provide this coverage In most plans, you must see plan doctors Costs, extra benefits, and rules vary by plan You may pay a monthly premium in addition to your Part B premium If you want drug coverage, you must get it through your plan (in most cases) You can’t have a Medigap policy with a Medicare Advantage Plan

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Medicare Part C What is Medicare Part C? Medicare Advantage Plans are part of the Medicare Program and are sometimes called Part C. These are health plan options that are approved by Medicare and offered by private insurance companies. Medicare Advantage Plans provide all of your Part A and Part B coverage. This means they must cover at least all of the services that Original Medicare covers. They generally offer extra benefits and many include Medicare prescription drug coverage. The plan may have special rules that you need to follow such as seeing doctors that belong to the plan or going to certain hospitals for services. How Much Does Part C Cost? If you join a Medicare Advantage Plan, you still pay the Medicare Part B premium and you may also pay an additional premium for the Medicare Advantage Plan. Each Medicare Advantage Plan can charge different out-ofpocket costs. These are usually co-payments, but can also be coinsurance and deductibles. It’s important to call any plan before joining to find out the plan’s rules, what your costs will be and to make sure the plan meets your needs. When Can I Join, Switch, or Drop a Medicare Advantage Plan? To join a Medicare Advantage Plan, you must have both Medicare Part A and Part B and live in the plan’s service area. You can join, switch or drop a Medicare Advantage Plan at these times: When you first become eligible for Medicare (three months before you turn 65 to three months after the month you turn 65). If you get Medicare due to a disability, you can join during the three months before to three months after your 25th month of disability. Between October 15 and December 7 each year. Your coverage will begin on January 1 of the following year. During the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP) from January 1 through March 31 annually, you have the option to make a one-time election to go to another Medicare Advantage plan or return to Original Medicare. If you use the OEP to make a change, you may also make a coordinating change to your Part D coverage.

Medicare Part D What is Medicare Part D? Medicare offers outpatient prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D) to everyone with Medicare. To get

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Medicare drug coverage, you must join a plan run by an insurance company or another company approved by Medicare. Once you choose a Medicare drug plan, you may join by completing a paper application, calling the plan or enrolling online. If you want Medicare drug coverage, you need to choose a plan that works with your health coverage. You can get your Medicare prescription drug coverage either through Medicare prescription drug plans, which add drug coverage to Original Medicare or through Medicare Advantage Plans that include Medicare prescription drug coverage. What if I Already Have Other Prescription Drug Coverage? If you have another source of drug coverage such as through an employer or union, you should check with your current provider to determine how your coverage compares to Medicare Part D. Unless your other drug coverage is considered “creditable” coverage, meaning that it is at least as good as Medicare prescription drug coverage, it’s important for you to join a Medicare prescription drug plan when you are first eligible. Postponing enrollment may mean higher premiums due to a penalty that you will have to pay as long as you have Medicare prescription drug coverage. How Much Does Part D Cost? Most people will pay a monthly premium for Medicare prescription drug coverage. Additionally, you will pay a share of the cost of your prescriptions, including a deductible, co-payments, and/or coinsurance. Your costs will vary depending on the drugs you use, the plan you choose and whether you go to a pharmacy in your plan’s network. If you have limited income and limited resources, Medicare Part D’s Extra Help or Low-Income Subsidy program can help you receive assistance paying for premiums, deductibles, and co-payments. When Can I Join, Switch, or Drop a Medicare Part D Plan? You can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan at these times: When you first become eligible for Medicare. Between October 15 and December 7 each year. Your coverage will begin on January 1 of the following year. In certain situations, including the involuntary loss of your creditable prescription drug coverage, you may get a Special Enrollment Period. You can sign up for Part D and won’t have to pay a late enrollment penalty as long as you join a Medicare drug plan within 63 days of losing your creditable coverage. continued www.LIFEseniorservices.org

If you are eligible for and receive the extra financial help for Part D costs, you are entitled to Special Enrollment Periods during which you can change your Medicare drug plan. Note: Between January 1 and March 31 each year, you can join a Part D plan if, during this period, you disenrolled from a Medicare Advantage Plan and returned to Original Medicare. Your coverage will begin the first of the month after the plan receives the enrollment form. How Do I Qualify for the Extra Help? You automatically qualify for the Medicare Part D extra financial help if you have Medicare and Medicaid, Medicare and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) without Medicaid, or if the state helps pay your Medicare premiums. If you don’t automatically qualify, you may qualify for the Extra Help if you meet certain income and resource guidelines that may change each year. The 2024 income limit for a single person is $1,843 in monthly

income and $17,220 in assets. The amount for a married couple is $2,485 in joint monthly income and $30,360 in joint assets. How Can I Get More Information About My Medicare Benefits, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap Plans, the Extra Help, or About Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans? For help understanding Medicare benefits, comparing, selecting and enrolling in a Medicare drug plan and applying for the Extra Help with drug plan costs, call the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009. You may also contact Medicare at (800) 633-4227 or visit Medicare’s website at www.medicare.gov.

Medicare Savings Programs

If you have Medicare and your monthly income and financial resources meet one of the standards given below, the state of Oklahoma may help pay your Medicare Part A and/or Part B premiums, deductibles, and co-payments. The three programs available to help with these costs are known as Medicare Savings Programs. They are Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualifying Individual (QI). If you qualify for QMB, SLMB, or QI, you automatically qualify for Extra Help paying the costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage. The benefits provided by each program and the eligibility guidelines for each can be found in the chart below.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Pays Medicare Part A and Part B monthly premiums Pays other Medicare cost-sharing (like deductibles, coinsurance, and co-payments)

Single: monthly income less than $1,235 and assets less than $9,090 Married: monthly income less than $1,663 and assets less than $13,630

Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Pays Medicare Part B monthly premium

Single: monthly income less than $1,478 and assets less than $9,090 Married: monthly income less than $1,992 and assets less than $13,630

Qualifying Individual (QI) Pays Medicare Part B monthly premium

Single: monthly income less than $1,660 and assets less than $9,090 Married: monthly income less than $2,239 and assets less than $13,630

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ADULT DAY HEALTH SERVICES:

Person-Centered Daytime Care for Older Adults More than 53 million Americans are caregivers to someone who is ill, disabled, or aged, according to AARP. Most family caregivers perform a daily juggling act as they balance caregiving with their other responsibilities.

How Do You Know if the Time is Right for Adult Day Health Services?

As more families find themselves caring for an older adult – whether it be a spouse, parent, other relative, or even a friend – many are discovering the important role that adult day health services can play in helping them manage their caregiving responsibilities.

The questions below will help you determine if an adult day health program is the right choice for you and your loved one. If you answer “yes” to even one question, you may want to start considering adult day health services as an option.

Adult day health centers offer a coordinated program of professional and compassionate services for adults in a community-based group setting. Programs are designed to provide health and social services to adults who need supervised care in a safe place outside the home during the day. They also provide respite for caregivers, giving them a much-needed break, allowing them to attend to personal needs, run errands, rest and relax, or continue working. A well-run adult day health program focuses on enriching participants’ lives by building on their individual interests, abilities and strengths. Most provide a full array of health support services, including health monitoring, medication management, and sometimes even physical, speech, and occupational therapies. Personal care services such as assisted showers, hair and foot care, and incontinence care are also available. They frequently offer specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Some even provide or facilitate transportation to and from the center each day. A typical day at most adult day health centers includes lively conversation and reminiscing, exercise and fitness activities, arts and crafts, music, games, cooking, gardening, woodworking, and tinkering, in a safe and stimulating daytime home-away-from-home environment. The socialization, friendships, and meaningful activities give many participants a new lease on life and something to look forward to each day. Adult day health programs are also an affordable alternative to in-home care, enabling families to access a full range of services for a fraction of the cost. Additionally, many centers offer financial assistance through various private and government programs.

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Has your loved one recently been discharged from a hospital or skilled rehabilitation center?

Are you worried about their safety when you aren’t around?

Are you concerned about leaving your loved one alone while you work or run errands?

Has there been an incident or problem when your loved one was unsupervised?

Do you find yourself taking time off from work to care for them?

Would you feel better if you knew they were eating nutritious meals, getting exercise and assistance, and enjoying social activities during the day?

Does your loved one forget to take medications or have care needs that they cannot manage alone?

Has your relationship with your loved one become strained because of the demands of caregiving? Do you feel like you are spending too much time with each other?

Are they isolated from friends and activities they once enjoyed?

10. Would you like help caring for your loved one? As a caregiver, it’s vitally important to care for yourself so that you can effectively (and happily) care for someone else. See a checklist for choosing a quality program on page 17.

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Adult Day Health Evaluation Checklist Make copies of this checklist to use while visiting multiple adult day health programs, or download a printable version of the checklist at www.LIFEseniorservices.org. Adult Day Health services cover a wide range of health and supportive services. This evaluation checklist is designed to help you ask the necessary questions in order to choose the best program for your needs. Agency Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Agency Information

Healthcare Services

Therapeutic Services

Contact Information: ____________________________________________________________________

Check the available services:

Assisted showers q Shaving q Hair care q Foot care q Incontinence care q Toileting assistance q Nutritious meals q Accommodation for special dietary needs q Assistance with eating q Group and/or individual activities q Mental stimulation programming q Exercise q Enjoyable activities planned q Learning opportunities available q Outdoor activities when appropriate q Transportation assistance q Caregiver support q

Check the available health services:

Nursing care q Medication management q Insulin injections q Wound care q Physical therapy q Occupational therapy q Speech therapy q Breathing treatments q Blood pressure monitoring q Blood sugar monitoring q Other ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

Check the applicable designations:

Nonprofit q Licensed by the OK State Department of Health q Nationally accredited by CARF q Different levels of care available q Positive online reviews of center q References available q

Check any restrictions to enrollment:

Age q Health conditions q Limited mobility q Memory loss q Incontinence

Check the information the center provides:

Owner or sponsoring agency q Years in operation q Results of last three state surveys q Staff credentials q Staff-to-participant ratio: _______________ Days and hours of operation: _________________________________________________________________ Hourly or daily rates: ________________________________________________________________________ Additional charges q Financial assistance available q LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services

Agency Information

Center is clean, pleasant, and odor free q Center is accessible for participants with disabilities q Participants appear happy and engaged in activities q Staff and participants greet each other and interact q Participants are involved in planning activities or making suggestions q Quiet place is available within the program area q Staff inquire about what you and your loved one want and need q Staff explain safety and security features in place q Emergency procedures are posted q Other ___________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

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Visit www.oklahoma.gov/health/services/licensing-inspections/health-resources-developmentservice/health-facility-systems.html for a statewide list of Adult Day Health centers.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be an invaluable financial resource to veterans and their families needing assistance with healthcare costs. However, confirming eligibility and applying for VA healthcare benefits can get complicated.

AM I ELIGIBLE? If you participated in active military service and were separated under any condition other than dishonorable, you may qualify for VA healthcare benefits. Current and former members of the reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty by a federal order and completed the full period for which they were called or ordered to active duty may be eligible for benefits as well.

MINIMUM DUTY REQUIREMENTS Most veterans who enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered active duty after October 16, 1981, must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty in order to be eligible. This minimum duty requirement may not apply to veterans who were discharged for a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, for a hardship or “early out” or those who served prior to September 7, 1980. Since there are a number of other exceptions to the minimum duty requirements, the VA encourages all veterans to apply so that they may determine enrollment eligibility.

WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE? For Americans who received an honorable or general discharge, there are two major benefit programs:

• Free or low-cost medical care through VA hospitals and medical facilities. o The VA is required by law to provide eligible veterans with hospital care and outpatient care services that are defined as “needed.” The VA defines “needed” as care or services that will promote, preserve and restore health. This includes treatment, procedures, supplies, and prescriptions. • Veterans and survivors eligible for a VA pension may receive additional money if special care is needed. o The Aid & Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Allowance can provide additional income to help pay for a variety of care options. See the next page for additional details. LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services

HOW DO I APPLY? Apply Online

• Applying for VA benefits is free. Visit www.vets.gov to complete an online application. • Complete VA Form 10-10EZ to apply for VA healthcare benefits. (To apply for Aid & Attendance, complete form 21-527EZ for a veteran or 21-534EZ for a spouse.) • Confirmation of your enrollment application will be emailed to you, usually within five to seven business days. Apply in Person

• You can complete form 10-10EZ in person at your local VA healthcare facility or VA regional office. • For Aid & Attendance, you will need to provide documentation of medical need such as a doctor’s report or VA Form 21-2680. • Generally, you will receive written notification of your enrollment status in the VA healthcare system within five to seven business days. Apply by Telephone

• Call (877) 222-8387, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. • Complete the application over the phone with a VA representative. • You will typically receive a copy of your completed VA Form 10-10EZ within three to five business days. Review, sign and return to Health Eligibility Center, 2957 Clairmont Road, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30329. For Help Applying

• Call (800) 827-1000 toll-free for the VA Benefits Hotline. If you already have a VA pension and need to add Aid & Attendance, call (877) 294-6380. • Veterans may also use a VA-accredited attorney, claims agent or Veterans Service Office to help them through the process.

The Aid & Attendance (A&A) pension add-on can provide veterans, their families, or a surviving spouse a valuable financial resource if the regular attendance of another person is needed to help with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and ambulation. A&A can be used to help pay for treatment and care if the recipient is living at home, in a residential care facility, assisted living facility, or is receiving hospice services. Veterans who fail to qualify for A&A may be eligible for a Housebound Pension Allowance. Though smaller than A&A, the Housebound monthly pension add-on is for veterans who are substantially confined to their home because of permanent disability or blindness and need help with caregiving. The VA will not pay both A&A and Housebound Allowance benefits at the same time. Veteran eligibility for A&A is based on service and financial status. The veteran must have been honorably discharged after at least 90 days of service with at least one day during a wartime period. Minimum age is 65 unless officially disabled. Financial eligibility is based on income and total assets (primary residence and car are excluded from assets). In 2024, the maximum income and asset limit for eligibility is $155,356. In a new rule effective in 2019, the VA may review up to three years of financial information when calculating assets. A&A enables a qualifying veteran to receive up to $2,729 if married ($2,300 if single) per month. A surviving spouse is eligible for $1,478 per month. A married couple may receive a maximum of $3,649 monthly if they are both veterans who qualify for A&A.

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HELPING SENIORS REMAIN AT

HOME WITH PACE PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides home and community-based care and services to people age 55 or older who meet level-of-care requirements, but wish to continue living at home. Care and services are approved through the PACE interdisciplinary team based on medical necessity and the individual’s goals. PACE provides coverage for primary and specialty healthcare, prescription drugs, transportation, home care, checkups, hospital visits, and nursing home stays when necessary. Who Can Join PACE?

You can join PACE if: • You are age 55 or older; • You live in the service area of a PACE organization; • You meet level-of-care criteria from an assessment completed by a registered nurse; and • Receiving PACE services would enable you to live safely in the community. PACE Provides Comprehensive and Preventive Care

With PACE, you have a interdisciplinary team of experienced healthcare professionals overseeing your care. Since your team cares for a small number of people, they get to know you, your living situation, and your care preferences. You and your family work with your team to set personal goals and develop and update your plan of care. When you enroll in PACE, you may be required to use a PACE-preferred physician. These physicians are best suited to help you make healthcare decisions. PACE organizations also support family members and other caregivers with training, support groups, and respite care.

PACE Provides Services in the Community

PACE organizations provide care and services in the home, the community, and at the PACE center. They have contracts with specialists and other providers in the community to ensure you get the care you need. PACE participants often get most of their care from staff employed by the PACE organization in the PACE center. PACE centers meet state health and federal safety requirements and include adult day health programs, primary care from physicians and nurses, medications, home care, activities, and occupational and physical therapy services. PACE Provides Transportation

PACE organizations provide transportation to the PACE center for activities and medical appointments. PACE also transports to medically necessary appointments in the community on an as-needed basis. What You Pay Depends on Your Financial Situation

PACE uses Medicare and Medicaid funds to cover your care and services that have been approved by your team. You can have either Medicare or Medicaid or both to join PACE. If you have Medicaid, you will not have to pay a monthly premium for the PACE benefit. If you have Medicare, but don’t qualify for Medicaid, you will be charged a monthly fee to cover the PACE benefit and will continue paying the premium for your existing Medicare Part D coverage for prescriptions. In PACE, however, there is never a deductible or copayment for any drug, service, or care approved by the PACE team. If you do not have Medicare or Medicaid, you can also pay for PACE privately. If you currently don’t have Medicaid, PACE staff can help you determine eligibility and complete the Medicaid application process.

PACE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO) THE FOLLOWING: Adult Day Health Services • Primary Care • Recreational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Medical Specialty Services • Laboratory/X-ray Services • Emergency Services • Hospital Care • Home Care • Nutritional Counseling • Prescription Drugs • Social Services • Transportation • Meals

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Respite: A Caregiving Necessity

Caregiving is a challenging job, and all caregivers need a break. Respite services are provided in several settings including the home, and funding may be available through the Area Agency on Aging.

Respite is the term used when someone helps care for an individual, temporarily relieving the regular caregiver(s). Respite may last a few hours, a couple of days or even longer. The amount of respite depends on the family’s needs and resources. Respite care can be provided in the family home, the home of a friend or relative, an adult day center, assisted living, memory care center, or nursing facility.

Respite can help the caregiver by allowing him/her some muchneeded rest and relaxation. The care recipient benefits from new activities and developing or renewing relationships with other people.

Respite can be used for many things such as visiting family or friends, running errands, tending to healthcare needs, going to a movie, enjoying a hobby, or even taking a vacation.

Respite is available in many different forms. In Oklahoma, one of the easiest and most affordable options is adult day health services. Facilities such as residential care homes and assisted living facilities may provide respite for an extended period of time. There are usually length-of-stay requirements for this type of respite, and each facility has its own policies. Often other family members can help by taking over caregiving duties for a period of time. Home health agencies are also available to provide respite.

Respite care is not a luxury. It is a necessity for both the caregiver and their loved one. “The more you are a caregiver,” says Donna Schempp, LCSW and program director for the Family Caregiver Alliance, “the more isolated you get and the more your world narrows. Respite helps because it distracts you from what you are doing every day. It gives you time to take a deep breath and think of other things.” The benefits of respite are many and include reducing stress on the family and improving caregiving. The benefits of respite are greater if started early in the caregiving journey.

“Taking respite is something you do for the care receiver so you can be a better caregiver,” Schempp said. “It also helps the person being cared for.”

How does a caregiver pay for respite? In Oklahoma, respite providers may accept some or all of the following pay options: private pay, Veteran’s Administration, respite vouchers, or long-term care insurance.

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Respite Vouchers Respite vouchers pay for caregivers to hire another person to temporarily care for their loved ones when they need a break. People in Canadian, Cleveland, Logan, and Oklahoma counties can apply for the funds by calling Aging Services, Inc. of Cleveland County, (405) 321-3200. Statewide vouchers are available through the local Area Agency on Aging. Call (800) 211-2116 toll-free to find the agency serving your county. There is no income requirement to receive this service. The voucher process includes an assessment to determine needs and identify additional opportunities for helping the caregiver. The process can take several weeks, and there may be a waiting list. Vouchers can be used for adult day health services or to pay someone to come into your home to care for your loved one.

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The ADvantage Program is a Medicaid waiver program that provides home and community-based services in lieu of nursing home care for those who qualify. The goal is to help at-risk seniors stay safely in their homes.

The ADvantage Program In Oklahoma, the ADvantage Medicaid waiver program offers funding for a variety of in-home and community-based services for people age 65 or older with chronic illnesses and for adults age 21 or older with physical disabilities. To qualify, you must meet Medicaid waiver health and financial requirements. Currently, the monthly income limit is $2,829 per individual with no more than $2,000 in assets (not including the value of your home and car). You also must meet nursing home level-of-care guidelines to qualify for the program. Nursing home level of care means that without the services the waiver provides, you would be at risk of nursing home placement. Oklahoma’s Department of Human Services (OKDHS) determines if you meet the criteria and are eligible for the program. Although the ADvantage program doesn’t provide 24-hour care, for many people simply having help with daily tasks may be all they need to stay at home. All services provided by the ADvantage program are based on the individual’s needs. Along with case management, services may include: Personal care assistance with daily activities such as bathing, housekeeping, meals, and shopping Home-delivered meals Medical supplies and incontinence products Prescription drugs not already covered by Medicaid Home modifications, including installation of ramps or widening doorways Adult day health services ADvantage assisted living facilities Nursing services Physical and occupational therapies Personal emergency response systems Remote supports

Assistive technology Respite care Hospice care

How the Program Works Apply for Oklahoma’s ADvantage program, apply online www.oklahoma.gov/okdhs or call the toll-free ADvantage Care Line at (800) 435-4711. After you have completed the application, you will be contacted by an OKDHS nurse who will assess the level of care you need. You will also be contacted by an OKDHS financial specialist who will determine if you meet financial eligibility requirements. If you are approved for the ADvantage program, the first thing you will do is choose an ADvantage-certified agency as your case management provider. You will also choose an ADvantage-certified agency for any nursing or personal care services you may receive. If you don’t have a preference, an agency will be assigned to you. If you choose, you can hire and supervise your own worker to provide your personal care services. Your case manager will meet with you in your home. A team approach, comprised of your case manager, a nurse, other service providers, and any friends or family you wish to include, is used to develop your personal care plan. Your team will meet with you to discuss your goals and create a plan of services. Your case manager arranges and coordinates your services and must contact you at least monthly to ensure services remain in place as long as needed. Your plan can be changed as your needs change. You can stay on the ADvantage program as long as your needs can be safely met at home and you continue to meet the program’s level-of-care and financial requirements. LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services

Seniors and Food Insecurity Food insecurity is defined as having limited or unreliable access to enough food to lead a healthy and active life. In 2020, 5.2 million older Americans faced food insecurity, according to Feeding America. Food insecurity may mean being unable to buy the variety or quality of food you would like to eat due to limited funds and access. At worst, it means skipping meals or having to choose between buying food or buying medication and other necessities.

Hungry for Good Nutrition

Being unable to afford healthy food can make existing health conditions worse and leads to declining health overall. Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, and even asthma can be worsened due to poor nutrition. Seniors are more likely to face hunger if they identify as Black, Latino, Native American, have lower incomes, or have a disability. The causes of food insecurity are complex. Often older adults live on a low, fixed income which makes it hard to meet their food needs. Other factors involved in food insecurity include social isolation, chronic or acute health conditions, high healthcare expenses, and lack of affordable housing.

One in five seniors faces the threat of hunger, and 15 million American seniors live below the national poverty line, according to the Areawide Aging Agency.

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Where to Go for Help

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a need-based government program that helps eligible older adults buy nutritious food so they can stay active and healthy. Call (866) 411-1877 for help or visit www.okdhslive.org. THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING (NCOA) The National Council on Aging (NCOA) estimates that about three of five seniors who qualify to receive SNAP have not applied for the benefit. Check NCOA’s free online tool at benefitscheckup.org to see if you qualify for SNAP. Seniors can also call (866) 411-1877, (918) 280-3100, or (800) 734-7516 to learn more about applying for the program. AREAWIDE AGING AGENCY The Areawide Aging Agency administers several programs that help provide older adults with healthy food. These programs provide adults 60 and older with at least one hot meal per day, five a week, at nutrition sites throughout the area. There are home delivered meals for qualifying seniors as well. Contact the Areawide Aging Agency at (405) 943-4344 or call (800) 211-2116 to find the nearest AAA in your area. REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA The Regional Food Bank distributes food through a network of more than 1,300 community-based partner agencies and community organizations. Food programs for seniors include a senior home delivery program, an on-site senior pantry, and a senior servings program. Learn more at regionalfoodbank.org or by calling (405) 972-1111. Other food programs in Central Oklahoma include Meals on Wheels of Oklahoma City, Good Shepherd Ministries of Oklahoma, and Britvil Food Pantry. For a complete list of food programs and pantries, visit the Areawide Aging Agency’s website at www.areawideaging.org and download the Survival Kit for Seniors directory.

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LEGAL MATTERS AND OLDER ADULTS

Almost everyone would prefer to have a say in who is given the authority to manage their affairs when they can no longer make those decisions on their own. Likewise, most people want to decide for themselves how their estate and personal items will be distributed after their death. Pre-planning ensures your affairs are handled in the manner you desire and is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your family and friends. Here are explanations of some crucial planning documents.

ADVANCE DIRECTIVE FOR HEALTHCARE

The advance directive for healthcare, or living will, is a written, legal document that allows individuals, age 18 or older and of sound mind, to inform physicians and others of their wishes to: • Receive, decline or withdraw life-sustaining medical care. • Appoint a healthcare proxy to make medical decisions when they are no longer able. • Donate specified organs or the entire body for transplant or research. The advance directive is only used if your physician and another doctor both determine you are no longer able to make medical decisions. Once your advance directive is completed, copies should be given to your family, physician, attorney, healthcare proxy and alternate healthcare proxy. It is also recommended that you keep a copy in your car and at home in case of a medical emergency. If you live in an assisted living facility or nursing home, a copy should be included in your resident file.

Your advance directive should be reviewed every few years, especially after a major, life-changing event. The advance directive can be revoked at any time and in any manner that indicates your intention to revoke. Completing a new advance directive automatically revokes the old one. All relevant parties should have a copy of the new advance directive. An Oklahoma Advance Directive for Health Care can be downloaded free at the Oklahoma Department of Health website, the Oklahoma Bar Association website, and www.legalaidok.org.

PSYCHIATRIC ADVANCE DIRECTIVE

A Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD) allows a person of sound mind to execute a document that will inform mental health providers of their wishes for psychiatric treatment in the event the person is incapable of making or communicating these instructions. The PAD can include instructions about psychiatric medications and hospitalization. You may also appoint an “attorney of act” to instruct mental health professionals on your behalf. A PAD comes into effect once two physicians or psychologists determine a person is in need of mental health treatment and is incapable of making decisions about that treatment. A PAD can be superseded by an advance directive for healthcare or a durable power of attorney. Consult a lawyer to ensure all your wishes will be followed. POWER OF ATTORNEY A power of attorney (POA) gives another person the authority to

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make decisions on your behalf. Typically, a person names a trusted family member or friend as their agent to take action on their behalf. A power of attorney for healthcare generally becomes effective after the signer is incapacitated. The POA is an inexpensive alternative to a courtsupervised guardianship, which is necessary when a person becomes incapacitated without pre-planning. While there is a uniform statutory form for a power of attorney, it is strongly advised to consult an attorney to draft a POA. If a person doesn’t have a POA, and it is determined that the individual is incapacitated, the court will appoint a guardian – usually an adult child, spouse, sibling, or other relative of the individual (now known as the ward) or an attorney, public guardian, or bank – to take care of the person or their property. The court will tailor the powers of the guardian to the needs of the ward. General guardianship gives the guardian almost complete power over the ward’s property and/or person. Limited guardianship gives the guardian only the powers specified by the court, and the ward keeps power to manage the other areas. Special guardianship is a temporary, limited guardianship during an emergency.

WILL

A will is a legal document that communicates how a person wishes personal assets and property to be distributed after their death. You must be age 18 or older and of sound mind to craft a will. When a person dies without a valid will, their property is distributed through probate according to state laws, rather than a person’s wishes. These laws only allow distribution of property to family, as strictly outlined by the law. When you plan ahead and create a valid will, you may give your property to anyone you please after your death. A will can be easily changed or revoked.

TRUST

A trust is used in estate planning as a means of holding property for someone’s benefit in a separate legal entity. People frequently like to use a Revocable Living Trust to manage their property while they are living with the intention that the trust will distribute their property according to its terms after they die. It is often how people avoid probate after their death and can be a quicker option to probate. Trust planning usually costs more than just preparing a will but there are benefits. A trust should be created with the help of a reliable attorney.

PAYABLE ON DEATH

This language can be added to a bank account as an easy way to keep money out of probate. To implement a payable-on-death provision, a bank-provided form must be completed, naming the person you want to inherit the account. While you are alive, the person has no rights to the account. After your death, the beneficiary must show proof of your death and their identity to collect any funds in the account.

A will that is entirely handwritten, dated and signed in the creator’s own handwriting and contains no typed or printed portion is valid in Oklahoma. It is highly recommended, however, that you have an attorney draft your will. A copy should be filed with the probate division of your county courthouse.

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60. Heavy alcohol use, head injury, nutritional deficiencies, and infections of the brain and spinal cord can also cause dementia. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Common symptoms of dementia include memory loss, difficulty communicating, difficulty learning and retaining new information, difficulty planning and organizing, and difficulty with coordination and motor functions. People may also display personality changes, inappropriate behavior, paranoia, agitation, hallucinations, and delusions. This slow decline in memory, as well as planning and problemDementia is the loss of cognitive TYPES OF DEMENTIA solving skills, is not simply part abilities such as remembering and Alzheimer’s disease is the most of normal aging. A doctor, often a reasoning to a degree that affects common dementia diagnosis among specialist such as a neurologist or a person’s daily life and activities. older adults. It is characterized by geriatrician, generally diagnoses Sometimes memory loss and other progressive and disabling memory dementia. problems can be a side effect of loss and cognitive issues caused by a medication or be caused by an accumulation of toxic proteins in TREATMENT Although there is no cure for a treatable medical condition. the brain. Alzheimer’s, there are medications When a doctor has ruled out those Other forms of dementia include that may be helpful. It’s important possibilities, however, it’s important vascular dementia which is caused to get a diagnosis and care as soon to learn more. by conditions that damage blood as possible. Dementia is generally considered a vessels in the brain (such as high “In the same way that you take late-life disease because it develops blood pressure) or interrupt the care of your physical health, you most often in older adults, and flow of blood and oxygen to the can take action to improve your the risks increase significantly with brain. Lewy body dementia is brain functioning, often at the same age. An estimated 6.7 million caused by abnormal deposits of time. Brain health matters, and Americans aged 65 and older are a protein known as Lewy bodies. you can affect your brain health,” living with Alzheimer’s dementia in Dementia can also be caused by said Michaelle Statham of the 2023, according to the Alzheimer’s other diseases like hydrocephalus Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma Association. Seventy-three percent (fluid buildup on the brain), branch. are aged 75 or older. About twoParkinson’s and Huntington’s Sources: www.alz.org, thirds are women. Researchers diseases, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob www.nia.nih.gov believe about 200,000 Americans disease, a rare brain disorder. aged 30 to 64 have younger-onset Frontotemporal dementia tends dementia. to occur in people younger than

Lifestyle Changes That May Reduce Dementia Risk

1. Regular physical activity 2. Eating a heart-healthy diet 3. Lifelong learning

4. Cognitive training 5. Staying socially and mentally active 6. Avoiding traumatic brain injuries

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NOT JUST FOR END OF LIFE alliative care is a unique approach to improving life and comfort during a serious health situation. With palliative care, the individual prioritizes the care plan by deciding what values are important to them – comfort, cure, communication, quality of life, etc. It has also been described as supportive care because it targets relief of physical, social, psychological, and spiritual distress. Palliative care is a medical specialty backed by an interdisciplinary team involved in caring for a person facing a serious, possibly life-threatening illness. The palliative care team handles complex pain issues, coordinates intensive/sensitive communication exchanges and helps clarify the goals of care. Depending on the individual’s needs and desires, palliative care may include home help, transportation, emotional and spiritual support, individual and family education, decision making, psychological support, and respite care for caregivers. Palliative care is compatible with all other medical treatments, and bringing in a palliative care team does not mean giving up on a cure. Palliative care is not the same as hospice, but can be brought in for pain control at the end of life. Palliative care is holistic, looking at the challenges the disease imposes on all aspects of life – emotional, physical, and practical. Some people want to focus everything on fighting for a cure, and they don’t care about their current quality of life or the pain they have to endure. Others value time with family and friends and want pain managed effectively. The recipient of the care sets the priorities. However, it’s not always an either/or choice. In a study of lung cancer patients, those receiving palliative care not only experienced improved quality of life, but on average lived longer.

time, they have different approaches and different philosophies. In the curative model, the focus is on the body and its parts and symptoms. The care recipient’s body is differentiated from the mind, and the primary goal is finding a cure. The palliative care model values the patient’s entire experience. The person is viewed as a unique, complex being with physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. Concerns of the individual and their family are considered, and relief of suffering is the ultimate goal. People receiving palliative care have been shown to enjoy a higher quality of life with less depression. Lowering pain and discomfort improves outcomes and gives both care recipients and their families a boost. The palliative care team typically includes a doctor, nurse, and social worker, depending on the individual’s desires and needs. Palliative care should be considered whenever a complex medical condition is causing frequent or ongoing hospitalizations, there are issues with symptom control, the treatments are burdensome or multiple care teams create fragmented communications.

While cure and palliative care teams can and do work effectively to treat individuals at the same For more information, ask your physician for a referral or visit www.getpalliativecare.org to learn more.

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UNDERSTANDING

HOSPICE CARE Hospice services can be a tremendous source of support and comfort as an older adult nears the end of their life journey. Caregivers may be reluctant to initiate hospice services because they associate doing so with “giving up.” Fortunately, this is far from the truth. Hospice services are focused on improving the quality of life both for the person with an illness and their loved ones. An experienced hospice service provider can guide and comfort the older adult and their family members in very valuable ways. WHAT IS HOSPICE? Hospice care is considered the model for quality, compassionate care for people facing a life-limiting illness with a prognosis of six months or less. However, care does not necessarily end after six months. Hospice takes a team-oriented approach to providing expert medical care, pain and symptom management, and emotional and spiritual support tailored to the person’s needs and wishes. Support is also provided to the individual’s family. The focus of hospice is founded on the belief that each person has the right to die pain-free, with dignity and at peace, and that their loved ones should receive the support necessary to allow them to do so. Hospice focuses on quality of life, not curing. HOW DOES HOSPICE WORK? Generally, hospice is recommended when the person is expected to live six months or less. A referral to a hospice provider from the individual’s physician is required to begin care. Except for restrictions set continued LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services

by an insurance provider, the selection of a hospice service provider is a personal choice. Once the referral is received, hospice staff will visit with the individual and family to assess their overall needs and wishes. Hospice consists of an interdisciplinary care team that includes the individual and the primary caregiver, as well as physicians, nurses, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, various therapists, and trained volunteers. The care team works together to create a care plan specifically tailored to meet the needs and desires of the individual and the family. Among its major responsibilities, the hospice care team: anages the person’s pain and symptoms – M referred to as palliative care Provides emotional support Provides needed medications, medical supplies, and equipment related to managing the life-limiting illness Inquires about end-of-life wishes, advanced directives and a do not resuscitate (DNR) order Coaches loved ones on how to care for the person Delivers special services like speech, occupational, and physical therapies as needed Makes short-term inpatient care available when pain or symptoms become too difficult to manage at home or the caregiver needs respite Provides grief support for surviving loved ones and friends As you consider beginning hospice care, it is also a good idea to consider the person’s

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end-of-life wishes and to choose a funeral, burial, or cremation provider. You’ll also need to include this information in your hospice care plan. WHAT IS A DO NOT RESUSCITATE (DNR) ORDER? A DNR is a medical order that allows individuals to state their desire not to be resuscitated in the event that they stop breathing or their heart stops. It is usually made by the individual or their healthcare proxy. This gives medical personnel and family members clear instructions about how such situations should be handled so that the person’s wishes can be respected. The individual or their healthcare proxy can change or revoke an advanced directive or DNR at any time by simply informing the physician or hospice staff. WHERE ARE HOSPICE SERVICES PROVIDED? Hospice services most often are provided in the recipient’s own home, but can also be provided in a long-term care or assisted living facility, a family member’s home, or special end-of-life care facility. For a hospice care agency evaluation checklist, see page 39. HOW IS HOSPICE PAID FOR? In Oklahoma, besides private pay, hospice care can also be paid for by Medicare (Part A), the Veterans Administration, most private health insurance plans, or the ADvantage program. If none of these payment sources are available to the patient, some hospices do provide courtesy care. Ask your healthcare provider or resource counselor which hospices provide courtesy care. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Independent Living Community Evaluation Checklist Make copies of this checklist to use while visiting multiple housing facilities, or download a printable version of the checklist at www.LIFEseniorservices.org. Community Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Floor Plans & Accommodations

Contact Information: ____________________________________________________________________

Services & Amenities

Check the available floor plans:

Floor plan is logical and easy to follow q Living unit has kitchen or kitchenette q Available units are appropriate for resident needs q Living units are furnished q Unfurnished q Types of Living Units: _________________________________________________________ Square Footage: ____________________________________________________________

Check the utilities that are included:

Electric q Gas q Water q Trash/Sewer q Other q Free parking for residents and visitors q Carports q Garages q Extra cost q Smoking area provided q

Check the in-home amenities that are available:

Phone q TV q Cable q Internet q Other q Extra Cost q Laundry services are available in room q In complex q Extra cost q

What meals are served daily and are they at set times? Breakfast q Lunch q Dinner q Snacks q Extra cost q Can special dietary needs be accommodated? q

Check the special services that are available:

Onsite beauty salon q Exercise facilities q Computer lab q Housekeeping q Laundry services q Extra cost q Pets are allowed q Extra cost q Restrictions q ______________________________________________ Transportation services are available q Extra cost q Restrictions q ____________________________ Planned activities are available q

Does the community offer worship services? How often? Which religions and denominations are served?

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Safety/Security

Bathrooms have grab bars and emergency call buttons q Property is accessible for residents and visitors with disabilities q Onsite property manager available q Hours: ____________________________________________

Check what types of security are provided:

Security guard q Security patrols q Cameras q Key access q Code access q Gated entry q

Check what types of emergency power sources are used:

Financial Considerations

Contract is available that details all leasing fees, services, and deposits q Monthly rent and total move-in costs are manageable and within your budget q Services and utilities are clearly outlined in how they are billed q Contract outlines how rate increases and late payments are handled q Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

Observations During Your Visit

Emergency generator q Alternative power source q EMSACare Ambulance Service provided q Extra cost q Under what conditions would a resident be asked to leave the community? _________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ How much notice is given if resident must leave the community? _________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Common areas look and smell clean q Notifications for residents are posted in a central location q Up-to-date activities and meal calendars are posted and sound appealing q Grounds are well-groomed and free from debris q Residents appear happy and engaged in life q Staff and residents greet each other and interact q Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

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Assisted Living Community Evaluation Checklist Make copies of this checklist to use while visiting multiple housing facilities, or download a printable version of the checklist at www.LIFEseniorservices.org. Community Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Contact Information: ____________________________________________________________________

Floor Plans & Accommodations

Check the available floor plans:

Available units are appropriate for resident needs q Living units are furnished q Unfurnished q Types of Living Units: _________________________________________________________ Square Footage: ____________________________________________________________

Check the utilities that are included: Electric q

Gas q

Water q

Trash/Sewer q Other q

Check the in-home amenities that are available: Phone q TV q Cable q Internet q

Other q

Check the common areas in the facility:

Dining Room q

Den q Laundry q Library q Snack Area q Game Room q

Other q

Free parking for residents and visitors q Carports q Garages q Extra cost q

Safety/Security

(General and Memory Care, if available)

Smoking area provided q

Bathroom has grab bars and emergency call buttons q Property is accessible for residents and visitors with disabilities q Residents can come and go at will q Secure area for Memory Care residents q

Check what types of security are provided:

Security guard q Security patrols q Cameras q Key access q Code access q Gated entry q

Check what types of emergency power sources are used: q Emergency generator q Alternative power source

ow does staff handle aggressive or wandering residents? ________________________________ H Residents rights posted in central location q Under what conditions would a resident be asked to leave the community? _________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ How much notice is given if resident must leave the community? __________________________________ LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services

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Levels of care available:

Does the community offer other levels of care (e.g., nursing care) if a resident’s health changes? q Independent Living q Assisted Living q Memory Care q Nursing Care q Written plan of care for each resident q Resident consulted in developing care plan q How is appropriate level of care determined? ___________________________________________ How often are wellness checks made? _______________________________________________

Additional nursing services offered:

Breathing treatments q Diabetes monitoring q Injections q Wound care q Extra cost q Personal Emergency Response Systems available q Extra cost q EMSACare Ambulance Service provided q Extra cost q Transportation to medical appointments provided q Extra cost q

Services & Amenities

What special amenities are available?

Onsite beauty salon q Exercise facilities q Computer lab q Extra cost q

What special services are available?

Housekeeping q Laundry/linen services q Extra cost q

What meals are served daily and are they at set times? Breakfast q Lunch q Dinner q Snacks q Extra cost q Can special dietary needs be accommodated? q

oes the community offer worship services? How often? Which religions and D denominations are served?

Financial Observations Considerations During Your Visit

What kind of planned activities are provided? _________________________________________________ Extra cost q

Common areas look and smell clean q Temperature is within a comfortable range q Notifications for residents are posted in a central location q Activity and meal calendars are posted and sound appealing q Residents appear happy and engaged q Staff and residents greet each other and interact q Residents are well-groomed and dressed appropriately for the season q Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Contract is available that details all fees, deposits, services, admission, and discharge policies q Contract is easy to read and understand q Monthly rent and total move-in costs are manageable within your budget q Contract lists amount of security deposit and how much is refundable q Services and utilities are clearly outlined in how they are billed q Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

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Nursing Facility Evaluation Checklist Make copies of this checklist to use while visiting multiple housing facilities, or download a printable version of the checklist at www.LIFEseniorservices.org. Community Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Floor Plans & Accommodations

Contact Information: ____________________________________________________________________

Floor plan is easy to follow q Private rooms available q Semi-private rooms available q Residents can have personal belongings, furniture q Policies are in place to protect residents’ personal belongings q

Check the in-home amenities that are available: Phone q TV q

Cable q

Internet q Other q Extra cost q

Check for onsite amenities:

Beauty salon q Chapel q Library q Private areas to meet with family and friends q Other q Housekeeping q Laundry/linen service q Extra cost q

Check the common areas in the facility: Living room q Dining room q Den q All areas designed for wheelchair use q

Library q

Snack area q

Game room q

Safety/Security

Bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallways have grab bars and emergency call buttons q Property is accessible for residents and visitors with disabilities q Residents can come and go at will q Secure area for Memory Care residents q

Check what types of security are provided:

Security guard q Security patrols q Cameras q Key access q Code access q Gated entry q

Check what types of emergency power sources are used:

Emergency generator q Alternative power source q Safety locks on doors and windows q Security/fire safety systems are up-to-date and current q Background checks conducted on staff members q How does staff handle aggressive or wandering residents? _______________________________________ Residents rights posted in central location q What is the staff turnover rate: ________________________________________________________________ Under what conditions would a resident be asked to leave the community? _________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ How much notice is given if resident must leave the community? __________________________________

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Quality of Life Care

Residents have same caregivers on a regular basis q Staff knocks before entering a resident’s room q Doors are closed when a resident is being bathed or dressed q Residents are offered a choice in food when possible q Residents receive assistance eating or drinking as needed q Food is nutritious and looks appealing q Snacks and water are offered to resident throughout the day q Nursing facility accommodates cultural, religious, and/or language needs q Residents participate in activities and/or exercise q Facility’s location is convenient for visitors q Community has an outdoor area for residents and staff q

Licensing History

Nursing home is Medicaid certified q Staff complete abuse prevention training q Has the facility’s license ever been revoked q If so, when and why? How many licensed nurses are on duty at each shift?________ RNs: _________ LPNs: _________ What is the resident-to-staff ratio? _______ Resident-to-nurse? _______ Resident-to-aide _______

Observations During Your Visit

Breathing treatments q Diabetes monitoring q Injections q Wound care q Ventilator q Dementia care q Palliative care q Hospice care q Physical therapy q EMSACare Ambulance service provided q Extra cost q Transportation to medical appointments provided q Extra cost q Community has its own doctor on staff q Residents can use own primary care physician q

Financial Considerations

Healthcare Services

Additional healthcare services offered:

Contract is available that details all fees, deposits, services, admission and discharge policies q Contract is easy-to-read and understand q Optional and additional fees are listed in plain sight q Monthly rent and total move-in costs are manageable and within your budget q Services and utilities are clearly outlined in how they are billed q Rate increases and late payment fees are clearly identified q Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Visit Nursing Home Compare at www.medicare.gov

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Home Health Agency Evaluation Checklist Make copies of this checklist to use while visiting multiple home health agencies, or download a printable version of the checklist at www.LIFEseniorservices.org. Home care and home health services cover a wide range of health and supportive services delivered in a person’s home. This evaluation checklist is designed to help you ask the necessary questions in order to choose the best provider for your needs. Agency Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Licensing History

Quality of Care

Home Health Services

Contact Information: ____________________________________________________________________

Written care plan provided before services begin q Agency works directly with: Loved one q Family members q Healthcare providers q

Types of care provided:

Skilled care q Personal care q Activities of daily living q Meal preparation q Transportation q Light housekeeping q 24-hour care q If needed, agency provides: Dietitians q Counselors q Therapists q Psychiatric care q Care is available in emergencies or on short notice q

Agency provides initial and ongoing training for staff q Agency has plan in place to evaluate quality of care provided q Agency has plan for number of people providing care and consistency with caregiving staff q Caregivers are positive and friendly q Caregivers are licensed and insured q Agency is accredited by a state or nationally recognized group such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) q Agency and staff are bonded q Staff wears identification q Agency provides references from doctors, discharge planners, or former clients q Agency provides information about their years in business q Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

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Financial Considerations

Agency provides information explaining all services and fees q Agency has a minimum service hour requirement q Number of hours: _______ Agency provides information on how expenses and billing are handled q Agency fees are covered by health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration, or long-term care insurance q Hourly rate for a home health aide meets your budget q Agency provides resources for financial assistance, if needed q Agency offers a payment plan q

Safety/Security

Agency completes state and national background checks on all staff q Agency has procedures in place for medical emergencies q Agency has procedures in place to deliver services in the event of bad weather or a power outage q Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

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For additional information about the home health agencies you are considering: Visit Home Health Compare at www.medicare.gov. The website includes agency contact information, agency’s initial date of Medicare certification, type of ownership (i.e., nonprofit, for-profit or government), services offered, as well as information about each home health agency’s quality of care, and surveys of patients who have used the agency.

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Hospice Care Agency Evaluation Checklist Make copies of this checklist to use while visiting multiple hospice facilities, or download a printable version of the checklist at www.LIFEseniorservices.org. Agency Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Hospice provides plan for managing pain and other symptoms that arise q Hospice coordinates medication management q Hospice coordinates care with patient’s current physician(s) q Hospice has procedures for keeping patient and caregivers informed about changes in condition q Hospice has procedures if symptoms become unmanageable in home setting q

Hospice provides help:

Quality of Care

Agency provides initial and ongoing training for staff q Caregivers are positive and friendly q Agency screens any volunteers that are used q

Licensing History

After business hours q Nights q Weekends q Holidays q Hospice typically provides the following equipment to patient: Electric hospital bed q Alternating pressure mattress q Bedside commode q Other q

Hospice is licensed by the state q Hospice is Medicare certified q Hospice is accredited by a state or recognized group such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) q Hospice is a member of the Oklahoma Hospice and Palliative Care Association (OHPCA), the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) or the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) q Hospice provides information about their years in business q Hospice provides references from other patients and caregivers q

Other Considerations

Hospice Care Services

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Hospice is covered by patient’s insurance q Hospice requires family member or friend to be designated as primary caregiver before admission q Hospice requires signed advance directive and/or do not resuscitate order (DNR) before admission q Hospice requires information about chosen funeral, burial, or cremation provider before admission q Hospice offers other services, such as respite for caregivers q Hospice assists with pet care if pets are in the home q Grief counseling is provided to family q Sources: Oklahoma Hospice and Palliative Care Association (OHPCA), www.okhospice.org and National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), www.nhpco.org.

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Nursing

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Levels of Care Independent Living

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) offer more than one level of care, usually on the same campus. Services, features, costs and payment options vary depending on the community and level of care. Contact the community directly for detailed information.

Baptist Village of Oklahoma City 9700 Mashburn Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (405) 721-2466 (405) 721-0668 fax baptistvillage.org

Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com

Epworth Villa 14901 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (405) 752-1200 epworthvilla.org

Homestead of Del City 5020 S.E. 44th St. Del City, OK 73135 (405) 619-0079 (888) 585-0444 fax homesteadofdelcity.com

John H. Johnson Senior Community 1213 N.W. 122nd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 849-5200 (405) 849-5437 fax prioritylc.com

Lyndale Edmond 1225 Lakeshore Dr. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 704-3990 (405) 359-0802 fax lyndaleedmond.com

Primrose Retirement Community of Shawnee 1905 N. Bryan Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 74804 (405) 273-0925 (405) 878-8619 fax

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outdoors 1. Time helps the body. Studies show spending time in nature may help to lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, boost immunity, reduce pain after surgery, and improve sleep quality. At least two hours each week is recommended.

water aids 2. Drinking in heart health. Did you know it can lower your risk of a heart attack? A six-year study showed people who drink more than five glasses of water a day were 41% less likely to die from a heart attack than those who drank less than two glasses.

boosts 3. Exercise your energy. Thirty minutes of exercise can increase your energy and decrease your levels of anxiety and depression. Even 10 or 15 minutes can lift your mood. Choose an activity you love – dance, walk, or even garden.

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breathing 5. Deep lowers stress. Deep breathing can decrease anxiety levels, reduce blood pressure and improve circulation by sending calming messages to the brain and body. Place a hand on your stomach just below the ribs to breathe into the “belly” and your lungs more fully.

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Saint Ann Retirement Center 7501 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73132 (405) 721-0747 (405) 773-3926 fax saintannretirementcenter.com

Sooner Station 2803 24th Ave. N.W. Norman, OK 73069 (405) 504-9007 soonerstation.com

Tealridge Retirement Community 2100 N.E. 140th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 433-7908 tealridge.com

The Veraden 2709 E. Danforth Rd. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 353-4854 (405) 330-3417 fax veradenlife.com

Retirement Myths Retirement is a significant life event. Like any major change, it brings a certain amount of stress. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the average length of retirement is 18 years. Don’t let stereotypes of retirement affect your plans or limit your enjoyment of the process. For more ideas of hobbies to pursue during retirement, visit newretirement.com.

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Relationship Boundaries 1. Define One might expect retirement to be the perfect time to rekindle romance with your spouse, now that the kids have moved out and professional careers are over. You will have more time to spend together but many couples struggle with relationships once they retire. This new phase of life requires a shared commitment to defining your new lifestyle and a lot of patience.

Your Own Hobbies 2. Pursue Finding separate hobbies is one solution to having a peaceful retirement alongside your spouse. For example, he may prefer golf, and she may prefer bridge. You spent your days separate from each other for most of your adult lives, it is healthy for you to continue to have at least some time away from each other.

Learning 3. Keep Another retirement myth is the old saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Just because many older folks don’t try new things doesn’t mean they can’t learn new things. According to Scientific American magazine, older adults learning new skills considerably improve their cognitive functioning.

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Independent living communities are for older adults who are generally able to care for themselves. Some of the independent living options listed in this section are apartment complexes that have senior-friendly amenities, but may not be exclusively for older adults. The utilities column in this section refers to basic utilities, including gas, electric, water, sewer, and trash services. Some properties may also consider services such as telephone, internet, and/or cable TV in their utilities package. Contact the community’s leasing office for details about leasing requirements, payment options, services, and amenities. To help determine if an independent living community meets your specific needs, use the Independent Living Evaluation Checklist on page 31.

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Acclaim Living 12525 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-3200 (405) 752-6099 fax

Payment

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Basic Information and Services

Minimum Age

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Autumn House Inc. 500 Adair Blvd. Midwest City, OK 73110 (405) 732-0644 (405) 737-8048 fax autumnhousemwc.com

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Baptist Village of Oklahoma City 9700 Mashburn Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (405) 721-2466 (405) 721-0668 fax baptistvillage.org

Carlstone Senior Living 501 E. Robinson Norman, OK 73071 (405) 701-2951 thecarlstone.com

Clayton Westlake 14721 N. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 463-0978 claytonwestlake.com

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ABOUT US Silver Elm Estates is more than just a place to live; it’s a warm and inviting Independent Living community designed specifically for individuals aged 55 and above. Our senior apartments offer not only a comfortable living space but also a range of features that make life here truly exceptional.

FULL KITCHEN & IN-UNIT WASHER AND DRYER

FEATURES & SERVICES In-unit washer and dryer All utilities paid Basic cable & landline included Weekly Housekeeping Resturant Style Dining Exercise/wellness events

Small Pets allowed Onsite Beauty Salon Social Events Transportation Services Weekly Outings Valet Trash Service

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NORMAN

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Creekside Village Apartments 25 Creek View Dr. Edmond, OK 73003 (405) 715-9007 (405) 715-9053 fax

Payment

Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com

Basic Information and Services

Minimum Age

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Hefner Mansions Independent Living 7700 W. Hefner Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (405) 720-8700 mansionsseniorliving.com/ hefner-mansions

Homestead of Del City 5020 S.E. 44th St. Del City, OK 73135 (405) 619-0079 (888) 585-0444 fax homesteadofdelcity.com

John H. Johnson Senior Community 1213 N.W. 122nd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 849-5200 (405) 849-5437 fax prioritylc.com

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Lyndale Edmond 1225 Lakeshore Dr. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 704-3990 (405) 359-0802 fax lyndaleedmond.com

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Epworth Villa 14901 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (405) 752-1200 epworthvilla.org

Planned Activities

See Our Ad On Page 47

Pets Allowed

Transportation

Security

2 Bedroom

Meal Plan

1 Bedroom

Housekeeping

Studio/Efficiency

Laundry Options

Payment

Elison Independent Living of Statesman Club 10401 Vineyard Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 927-4259 (405) 775-9008 fax elisonstatesmanclub.com

Utilities

Minimum Age

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On-Site Healthcare

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Oklahoma Disciples Apartments 400 N. Fretz Ave. Edmond, OK 73003 (405) 340-0311 (405) 340-1340 fax

CF WP

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Housekeeping

Laundry Options

Utilities

On-Site Healthcare

Oklahoma Christian Apartments 325 Enz Dr. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 340-0311 (405) 340-1340 fax

Cottage/Patio Home/Duplex

2 Bedroom

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Payment

1 Bedroom

Studio/Efficiency

Minimum Age

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PB-S8

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Payment

Park Avenue Estates 125 S. Czech Hall Rd. Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 577-2440 (405) 577-2424 fax

Basic Information and Services

Minimum Age

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Primrose Retirement Community of Shawnee 1905 N. Bryan Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 74804 (405) 273-0925 (405) 878-8619 fax

CF WP

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Rivermont Independent Living 800 Canandian Trails Dr. Norman, OK 73072 (405) 561-0198 legendseniorliving.com

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Saint Ann Retirement Center 7501 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 721-0747 (405) 773-3926 fax

See Our Ad On Page 45

Silver Elm Estates of Edmond 1301 N.W. 178th St. Edmond, OK 73012 (405) 341-4844 (405) 705-8018 fax

See Our Ad On Page 45

Silver Elm Estates of Norman 2100 36th Ave. N.W. Norman, OK 73072 (405) 515-8300 (405) 579-4662 fax

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Oklahoma Christian Apartments 325 Enz Drive Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 340-0311 • okchristianapts.com Oklahoma Disciples Apartments 400 N Fretz Edmond, OK 73003 (405) 340-0311 • okladisciplesapts.com Trinity Gardens 3825 NW 19th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 947-4143 • trinitygardensapts.com

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Villa Isenbart 3801 NW 19th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 947-4143 • villaisenbartapts.com Superbia Retirement Village 9720 Stacy Court Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (405) 721-5656 • superbia-okc.com

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Pets Allowed

Transportation

Southern Plaza Independent Living 3737 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 440-1100 (405) 440-1169 fax southernplaza.net

Security

Meal Plan

Housekeeping

2 Bedroom

Laundry Options

1 Bedroom

Utilities

Studio/Efficiency

On-Site Healthcare

Payment

Sooner Station 2803 24th Ave. N.W. Norman, OK 73069 (405) 504-9007 soonerstation.com

Cottage/Patio Home/Duplex

Minimum Age

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Independent Living

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Southwoods Apartments VOA Property 3308 S.W. 44th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73119 (405) 681-7423 (405) 682-8725 fax

Payment

Southwest Mansions Independent Living 9900 S. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405) 237-7155 mansionsseniorliving.com

Basic Information and Services

Minimum Age

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Superbia Retirement Village 9720 Stacy Ct. Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (405) 721-5656

PB-S8

Tealridge Retirement Living 2100 N.E. 140th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 433-7908 tealridge.com

See Our Ad On Page 43

The Veraden 2709 E. Danforth Rd. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 353-4854 (405) 330-3417 fax veradenlife.com

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Transportation

Security

Meal Plan

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Housekeeping

Laundry Options

Utilities

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On-Site Healthcare

Cottage/Patio Home/Duplex

2 Bedroom

Villa Isenbart 3801 N.W. 19th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 947-4143 (405) 947-4199 fax villaisenbartapts.com

1 Bedroom

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Studio/Efficiency

Trinity Gardens 3825 N.W. 19th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 947-4143 (405) 947-4199 fax trinitygardensapts.com

Payment

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Assisted living communities offer supportive services that help residents maintain their independence. Some assisted living communities offer memory care. A community offering memory care may or may not adhere to Oklahoma’s Alzheimer’s Disease Special Care Disclosure Act. For details about admission requirements, payment options, services, and amenities, call or visit the assisted living community directly. To help determine if an assisted living community meets your needs, use the Assisted Living Community Evaluation Checklist on page 33. Veterans may qualify for Aid & Attendance financial assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information on Aid & Attendance, as well as general eligibility requirements for veterans pension benefits, see VA Healthcare Benefits on page 19. ssisted living centers in Oklahoma are licensed under the Continuum of Care and Assisted Living Act 63 O.S., Section 1-890.1 et seq., A and the Continuum of Care Assisted Living Rules, OAC 310:663. State license is required.

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Companion Room

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Studio/Efficiency

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Payment

AD - ADvantage Medicaid Waiver LC - Long-Term Care Insurance PP - Private Pay

Basic Information and Services Minimum Age

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Arbor House of Midwest City 9240 E. Reno Ave. Midwest City, OK 73130 (405) 455-3900 (405) 610-6937 fax arborhouseliving.com

Arbor House of Mustang 850 N. Clearsprings Rd. Mustang, OK 73064 (405) 376-2872 (405) 376-2188 fax arborhouseliving.com

Arbor House of Norman 4501 W. Main St. Norman, OK 73072 (405) 292-9200 (405) 292-5672 fax arborhouseliving.com

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Ash Street Place 111 S. Ash St. Guthrie, OK 73044 (405) 282-2000 (405) 282-3782 fax ashstreetplace.com

Baptist Village of Oklahoma City

9700 Mashburn Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (405) 721-2466 (405) 721-0668 fax baptistvillage.org

Brookdale Chickasha

801 W. Country Club Rd. Chickasha, OK 73018 (405) 224-8300 (405) 224-7277 fax brookdale.com

Brookdale Edmond Danforth

116 W. Danforth Rd. Edmond, OK, 73003-5280 (405) 330-9100 (405) 330-3875 fax brookdale.com

Brookdale Edmond Santa Fe

1500 N. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond, OK, 73003-3639 (405) 330-6600 (405) 330-8343 fax brookdale.com

Brookdale Norman

1701 E. Alameda St. Norman, OK 73071-3076 (405) 573-9200 (405) 573-9298 fax brookdale.com

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Brookdale Oklahoma City Southwest 10001 S. May Ave.

Oklahoma City, OK 73159-6600

(405) 691-0409 (405) 691-2796 fax brookdale.com

Concordia Life Plan Community

7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com

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Crystal Place Retirement

400 S.W. 79th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405) 616-1980 (405) 616-2985 fax crystalplaceretirement.com Dorset Place Assisted Living and Memory Care 2435 N.W. 122nd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-7800 dorsetplaceseniorliving. seniorlivingnearme.com See Our Ad On Page 55

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Epworth Villa

14901 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (405) 752-1200 epworthvilla.org

Glade Avenue Assisted Living & Memory Care

2500 N. Glade Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-7100 (405) 495-7458 fax

gladeavenueassistedliving.com

HarborChase of South Oklahoma City 10801 S. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73170 (405) 896-3613

harborchase.com/harborchasesouth-oklahoma-city/

Homestead of Bethany 4101 N. Council Rd. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 787-9200 (405) 787-9208 fax homesteadofbethany.com Homestead of Del City 5020 S.E. 44th St. Del City, OK 73135 (405) 619-0079 (888) 585-0444 fax homesteadofdelcity.com

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Security

Jasmine Estates of Oklahoma City 2232 S.W. 104th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73159 (405) 237-7070 (405) 237-7074 fax jasmineestatesokc.com

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE

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Transportation

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Payment

Jasmine Estates of Edmond 1001 S. Bryant Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 341-1450 (405) 341-1451 fax jasmineestatesedmond.com

AD - ADvantage Medicaid Waiver LC - Long-Term Care Insurance PP - Private Pay

Minimum Age

Companion Room

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Legend at Council Road 11320 N. Council Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (405) 721-0300 legendseniorliving.com

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Luxe Life Senior Living and Memory Care 1060 Rambling Oaks Dr. Norman, OK 73072 55 (405) 360-4755 (405) 255-2558 fax luxelifeseniorliving.com

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Legend at Rivendell Memory Care 13200 S. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73170 (405) 691-2300 legendseniorliving.com

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Morada Southridge 2500 S.W. 89th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73159 (405) 691-3366 (405) 691-7041 fax moradasouthridge. seniorlivingnearme.com

Primrose Retirement Community of Shawnee 1905 N. Bryan Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 74804 (405) 273-0925 (405) 878-8619 fax primroseretirement.com/ shawnee-oklahoma-seniorliving-communities/

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Saint Ann Retirement Center 7501 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 721-0747 (405) 773-3926 fax saintannretirementcenter.com

Shawnee Memory Care 1723 N. Airport Dr. Shawnee, OK 74804 (405) 275-1199 (405) 395-0376 fax shawneememorycare.com

Sooner Station 2803 24th Ave. N.W. Norman, OK 73069 (405) 504-9007 soonerstation.com

Tealridge Assisted Living & Memory Care 2200 N.E. 140th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 433-7908 tealridge.com

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Victorian Estates 1129 Cameo Dr. Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 350-1055 (405) 350-1095 fax victorianestatesal.com

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A nursing home or facility provides 24-hour care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care. Services and amenities often include nursing care and treatments, medication administration and supervision, memory care, and access to rehabilitation or restorative therapies. Other services and amenities such as ventilator care, on-site health services, wellness programs, transportation, assistance with shopping/errands, hair salon, cable TV, and EMSA memberships may also be available. To help determine if a nursing facility meets your needs, use the Nursing Facility Evaluation Checklist on page 35. Some facilities may offer memory care. A memory care environment is designed for individuals with a level of cognitive impairment that makes it unsafe for them to continue living at home. A facility offering memory care may or may not adhere to Oklahoma’s Alzheimer’s Disease Special Care Disclosure Act. Veterans may qualify for Aid & Attendance financial assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information on Aid & Attendance, as well as general eligibility requirements for veterans pension benefits, see VA Healthcare Benefits on page 19. ursing facilities in Oklahoma are licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act, 63 O.S., Section 1-1901 et seq. and the Regulations N for Licensure of Nursing and Specialized Facilities, OAC 310-675. State licensure is required. Medicare or Medicaid certification is optional, but a facility must be certified in order to accept Medicare or Medicaid as a payment option.

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315 S.W. 80th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405) 635-9961 (405) 635-9962 fax accelcrystalpark.com

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Baptist Village of Oklahoma City 9700 Mashburn Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (405) 721-2466 (405) 773-3455 inpatient rehab (405) 721-0668 fax (405) 470-7940 fax inpatient rehab baptistvillage.org

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Physical, occupational and speech language therapy on-site

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36 Locations Statewide | 18 in the Expanded Oklahoma City Metro BETHANY The Grand at Bethany Skilled Nursing & Therapy 7000 NW 32nd Street 405-789-7242 BethanyGrand.com

The Timbers Skilled Nursing & Therapy Memory Care 2520 S Rankin Street 405-341-1433 TimbersOK.com

BLANCHARD Senior Village Healthcare Center 1104 N Madison Ave 405-485-3315 SeniorVillageOK.com

EL RENO River Oaks Skilled Nursing & Therapy 1901 Parkview Drive 405-262-2833 RiverOaksOK.com

CHICKASHA Cottonwood Creek Skilled Nursing & Therapy 2300 Iowa Avenue 405-224-6456 CottonwoodOK.com

NORMAN Grace Skilled Nursing & Therapy 4554 W Main Street 405-366-8800 GraceOK.com

DEL CITY Mid-Del Skilled Nursing & Therapy 400 S Scott Street 405-677-3349 MidDelOK.com

Holiday Heights Healthcare Center 301 E Dale 405-321-7932 HolidayNorman.com

EDMOND Bradford Village Healthcare Center 906 N Boulevard 405-341-0810 BradfordOK.com

OKLAHOMA CITY METRO AREA Brookwood Skilled Nursing & Therapy 940 SW 84th Street 405-636-0626 BrookwoodOKC.com

Capitol Hill Skilled Nursing & Therapy 2400 SW 55th Street 405-681-5381 CapitolHillOK.com Fairmont Skilled Nursing & Therapy Memory Care 3233 NW 10th Street 405-943-8366 FairmontOK.com Kingwood Skilled Nursing & Therapy 1921 NE 21st Street 405-424-1449 KingwoodOK.com St. Ann’s Skilled Nursing & Therapy 9400 St. Ann Drive 405-728-7888 StAnnsOK.com Wildewood Skilled Nursing & Therapy 1913 NE 50th Street 405-427-5414 WildewoodOKC.com The Wilshire Skilled Nursing & Therapy 505 E Wilshire Blvd 405-478-0531 WilshireOK.com

SHAWNEE The Regency Skilled Nursing & Therapy 1610 N Bryan Avenue 405-275-9004 TheRegencyOK.com TECUMSEH Heritage Skilled Nursing & Therapy Memory Care 201 W Walnut Street 405-598-2167 HeritageSNT.com

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Cross Timbers Senior Mental Health 1400 Buena Vista Ave. Midwest City, OK 73110 (405) 251-9988 (405) 458-8050 fax crosstimbernursing.com

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Cottonwood Creek Skilled Nursing & Therapy 2300 W. Iowa Ave. Chickasha, OK 73018 (405) 224-6456 cottonwoodok.com

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Capitol Hill Skilled Nursing & Therapy 2400 S.W. 55th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73119 (405) 681-5381 capitolhillok.com

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Brookwood Skilled Nursing & Therapy 940 S.W. 84th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405) 636-0626 brookwoodokc.com

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906 North Blvd. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 341-0810 bradfordok.com

Short-Term Care/ Rehab

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Bradford Village Healthcare Center

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6500 N. Portland Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 767-6500 (405) 767-6501 fax bellevueokc.com

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Bellevue Health & Rehabilitation

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Golden Age Nursing Home of Guthrie, LLC 419 E. Oklahoma Ave. Guthrie, OK 73044 (405) 282-0144 (405) 282-2129 fax goldenageguthrie.com

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Grace Skilled Nursing and Therapy 4554 W. Main St. Norman, OK 73072 (405) 366-8800 graceok.com

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Heritage at Brandon Place 13500 Brandon Pl. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 720-0010 (405) 720-1397 fax swltc.com

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Heritage Skilled Nursing & Therapy 201 W. Walnut St. Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405) 598-2167 heritagesnt.com

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3233 N.W. 10th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-8366 fairmontok.com

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Epworth Villa 14901 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (405) 752-1200 epworthvilla.org

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1050 Rambling Oaks Dr. Norman, OK 73072 (405) 292-2273 (405) 464-4660 fax ignitemedicalresorts.com

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Ignite Medical Resorts – Norman

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301 E. Dale St. Norman, OK 73069 (405) 321-7932 holidaynorman.com

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400 S. Scott St. Del City, OK 73115 (405) 677-3349 middelok.com

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Mid-Del Skilled Nursing & Therapy

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3110 Healthplex Dr. Norman, OK 73072 (405) 321-2188 (405) 321-2171 fax medparkwestrehab.com

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Medical Park West Rehabilitation and Skilled Care

Respite

Meadowlake Estates 959 S.W. 107th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73170 (405) 703-3400 (405) 703-3401 fax meadowlakeokc.com

Dialysis Transportation

8200 National Ave. Midwest City, OK 73110 (405) 737-8200 (405) 331-7550 fax landmark-mc.com

Memory Care

Landmark of Midwest City

Long-Term Acute Care

1921 N.E. 21st St. Oklahoma City, OK 73111 (405) 424-1449 kingwoodok.com

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Kingwood Skilled Nursing & Therapy

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6312 N. Portland Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-6932 (405) 493-9728 fax ignitemedicalresorts.com

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Ignite Medical Resorts – OKC

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www.lakesokc.com (405) 773-8900

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1400 E. Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73131 (405) 875-0040 parcplacemedicalresort.com

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1501 N. 8th St., P.O. 99 Noble, OK 73068 (405) 872-7102 (405) 872-4174 fax noblehcc.com

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Noble Health Care Center

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Licensed Skilled Nursing & Rehab

• Skilled Nursing including post-operative care, skilled nursing services for those with cognitive/dementia care needs, health management programs to reduce hospital readmissions • Rehab therapy, restorative and wellness programs. Patient recovery program for cardiac conditions, hip and knee replacements, stroke recovery, arthritis management

www.southparkeastokc.com (405) 631-7444 225 SW 35th, Oklahoma City

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225 S.W. 35th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73109 (405) 631-7444 (405) 631-1230 fax southparkeastokc.com

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South Park East

Security

1104 N. Madison Ave. Blanchard, OK 73010 (405) 485-3315 seniorvillageok.com

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Senior Village Healthcare Center

Dialysis Transportation

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1901 Parkview Dr. El Reno, OK 73036 (405) 262-2833 riveroaksok.com

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River Oaks Skilled Nursing & Therapy

Long-Term Acute Care

824 S. Yukon Parkway Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 354-2022 (405) 354-8461 fax ranchwoodnursing.com

Short-Term Care/ Rehab

Ranchwood Nursing Center

Semi-Private

1530 N.E. Grand Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73117 (405) 768-1155 (405) 768-1156 fax

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Park Place Healthcare and Rehab

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2520 S. Rankin St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-1433 timbersok.com

Transportation

The Timbers Skilled Nursing & Therapy

Security

1610 N. Bryan Ave. Shawnee, OK 74804 (405) 275-9004 theregencyok.com

Respite

The Regency Skilled Nursing & Therapy

Dialysis Transportation

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The Lodge at Brookline 5301 N. Brookline Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 251-2847 lodgeatbrookline.com

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Memory Care

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The Lakes 5701 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 773-8900 (855) 250-9487 fax lakesokc.com

Long-Term Acute Care

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7000 N.W. 32nd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 789-7242 bethanygrand.com

Short-Term Care/ Rehab

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The Grand at Bethany Skilled Nursing & Therapy

Semi-Private

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9400 St. Ann Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (405) 728-7888 stannsok.com

Private

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St. Ann’s Skilled Nursing & Therapy

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CAREGIVER TOOL BELT Care Planning

Every single person needing care has different preferences, support systems, financial situations, and physical and mental issues requiring different types and frequencies of care. Here are some of the most important areas to address with your care team.

So no, it’s not a simple topic. What can be a little simpler are the initial questions you – as a caregiver – need to ask yourself when beginning the journey of care planning. These questions are tools in your caregiver tool belt that can help you refocus, revisit, and clarify the care planning discussion.

When someone needs care, there are only two ways that can happen. Either the care comes to them, or they go to the care.

1 What does my loved one want? It’s critically important to start here, even if this can’t always be where the answers are found. Be cautious of making sweeping promises, but don’t hold back from active listening, showing empathy and compassion. Remember that few ever ask to be in the position of needing care.

2 Does the care come to them, or do they go to the care?

For help with resources, contact your local Area Agency on Aging by calling (800) 211-2116.

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When someone needs care, there are only two ways that can happen. Either the care comes to them, or they go to the care. This can take a huge variety of forms – family, friends, home health, adult day healthcare, and care in facility settings. You may start one way and later switch to another, or you may find a hybrid way of providing care. Ultimately, the core question can be helpful to refocus attention on immediate needs.

3 What does the frequency of care need to be? Depending on the diagnosis or issues, care needs may change over time. A set-up that may work perfectly well early in a diagnosis may shift dramatically a year from now. If a care situation is feeling strained, this question may need to be readdressed.

include what support systems exist already, including family and friends willing and able to help with care needs. If resources are sparse, consider Medicaid. Veterans Administration resources should be explored if the person needing care is a veteran or the spouse of a veteran. If there’s longterm care insurance, that policy should be read closely to see what it will cover and for how long.

What are our options? Can care continue to happen at home? AKA: the A combination of many of the long-term care discussion. questions above, this is the point Most people want to stay in their homes. This regularly starts as a primary (and worthwhile) goal for families, but for some, this can’t always be the case. Thinking through the “ifs, whens, and wheres” of long-term care is a discussion worth having – preferably before the need becomes critical.

5 What are the resources? This is more than a discussion of finances. Though finances and assets are certainly a part of the discussion, resources should also

where you sort through the resources and the care needed and see what possibilities exist.

7 Should we get help with care planning? If care planning questions seem overwhelming, it helps to talk about the options with others. Talk to friends, consult with a support group, attend a caregiver conference, or get one-on-one care consultation support. For help with resources, contact your local Area Agency on Aging by calling (800) 211-2116.

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2416 N. Ann Arbor Oklahoma City, OK 73127 (405) 942-8566 windsorhillsnursingcenter.com

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2024

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Shopping/Errands

Willow Creek Healthcare 2300 W. Noble Guthrie, OK 73044 (405) 282-1686 (405) 282-3686 fax willowcreekhealthcare.net

Transportation

1913 N.E. 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73111 (405) 427-5414 wildewoodokc.com

Security

Wildewood Skilled Nursing & Therapy

Respite

6501 N. MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73127 (405) 721-5444 warracresnursingcenter.com

Dialysis Transportation

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Warr Acres Nursing Center

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Memory Care

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Long-Term Acute Care

2333 Tuscany Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 286-0835 (405) 608-4502 fax tuscanyvillagenursing.com

Short-Term Care/ Rehab

Tuscany Village Nursing Center

Semi-Private

505 E. Wilshire Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 478-0531 wilshireokc.com

Private

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The Wilshire Skilled Nursing & Therapy

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Home health and home care agencies encompass a wide range of health and supportive services delivered in a person’s home. Home health is appropriate when a person prefers to stay at home, but needs ongoing or intermittent care or assistance that cannot easily or effectively be provided solely by family and friends. Home health services can help a person continue recovery after a hospital stay and are an integral part of rehabilitation and long-term care in the home. Home healthcare can consist of skilled care, personal care, and companion care. For some, home health services are an alternative to institutional care. To help determine if a home health agency meets your needs, use the Home Health Agency Evaluation Checklist on page 37. It is important to note that home health agencies usually serve a specific geographical area defined by a service mile radius or by county. Agencies with multiple offices may cover a larger area. For information on service areas, services, and more, contact the agency directly. Veterans may qualify for Aid & Attendance financial assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information on Aid & Attendance, as well as general eligibility requirements for veterans pension benefits, see VA Healthcare Benefits on page 19. ome health agencies in Oklahoma are licensed under the Home Care Act, Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes and the rules H for Home Care Agencies. State licensure is required. The exception to Oklahoma’s licensing requirements include, but are not limited to: 1) a person acting alone who provides services in the home of a relative, neighbor or friend; 2) a person who provides housekeeping/maid services only; 3) a nurse service or home aide service conducted by and for any religious denomination.

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Abacus Home Health Services, Inc. 4501 N. Classen Blvd., Ste. 111 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-4700 (405) 848-4701 fax See Our Ad On the Inside Front Cover

Amada Senior Care

3120 W. Britton Rd., Ste. 202 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 283-3199 (405) 283-3190 fax amadaokc.com

Amedisys Home Health 5828 N.W. 135th St., Ste. A Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 748-7104 (405) 748-7285 fax amedisys.com

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Carter Healthcare Chickasha

2303 Ponderosa Dr. Chickasha, OK 73018 (405) 224-1848 (888) 622-4329 fax carterhealthcare.com

IN MC

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Additional Locations in Oklahoma

Accredited

Minimum Service Hours

Skilled Care

IN LC PP WC

Nonprofit

Personal Care

Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 896-9600 brightstarcare.com

Companion Care

3000 United Founders Blvd., Ste. 103G

Payment

Brightstar Care

Minimum Age

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IN MC

Nonprofit

Personal Care

Companion Care

IN MC

Payment

Minimum Age

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Basic Information and Services

Carter Healthcare Norman

2700 Washington Dr., Ste. 100 Norman, OK 73069 (405) 329-6966 (888) 622-4329 fax carterhealthcare.com

Carter Healthcare Oklahoma City

3105 S. Meridian Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73119 (405) 947-7700 (888) 622-4329 fax carterhealthcare.com

Carter Healthcare Shawnee

624 W. Independence, Ste. 116 Shawnee, OK 74804 (405) 329-9530 (888) 622-4329 fax carterhealthcare.com

Charlene’s Angels Companion Care LLC

4045 64th St., Ste. 282 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 755-7800 (405) 849-9718 fax charlenesangels.com

See Our Ad On Page 81

IN PP

CompleteOK Home Health

1232 S.W. 89th St., Ste. A Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405) 879-3470 (405) 879-1625 fax completeok.com

IN MC MD PP WC

CompleteOK Home Services

1232 S.W. 89th St., Ste. A Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405) 879-3470 (405) 879-1625 fax completeok.com

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Home Health Agencies

Skilled Care

MC PP

Additional Locations in Oklahoma

Personal Care

8370 N.W. 39th Expressway Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 354-5454 (405) 942-1555 fax

Minimum Service Hours

Companion Care

IN LC MC MD PP

Cornerstone Home Health, Inc.

Nonprofit

Payment

See Our Ad On Page 83

Minimum Age

AD - ADvantage Medicaid Waiver IN - Insurance LC - Long-Term Care Insurance MC - Medicare MD - Medicaid PP - Private Pay WC - Workers’ Compensation

Basic Information and Services

cornerstonehomehealthservices.com

Epworth at Home

14901 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (405) 767-9033 epworthathome.org Entrusted Hearts by Baptist Village 9700 Mashburn Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (405) 720-2401 (405) 720-2556 fax baptistvillage.org

Excell Home Care & Hospice

1200 S.W. 104th St., Ste. D Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405) 631-0521 (405) 631-2661 fax excellcares.com

Excell Private Care Services

4631 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 639-3939 excellpcs.com

See Our Ad On Page 85

IN MC MD

AD IN LC MD

LC PP

First Call Medical Staffing and Home Care 7925 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 842-7775 (405) 842-7254 fax my-firstcall.com

Hearts at Home Companion Care

1400 N. Porter Ave. Norman, OK 73071 (405) 310-4000 (405) 310-4664 fax heartsathomeok.com

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222 E. Eufaula St., Ste. 210 Norman, OK 73069 (405) 310-2756 (405) 310-2753 fax homeinstead.com/634

Homewatch Caregivers of Edmond

3501 French Park Dr., Ste. G Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 444-3002 (405) 444-3911 fax hwcg.com/edmond

America’s Choice in Home Care® PROVIDING: Bathing & Dressing Assistance • Grooming • Assistance with Walking • Medication Reminders • Errands • Shopping • Light Housekeeping • Meal Preparation • Friendly Companionship • Flexible Hourly Care • Respite Care for Families

405.350.6700 VisitingAngels.com/Yukon Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated. ®2023 Visiting Angels is a registered trademark of Living Assistance Services, Inc.

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Home Instead Senior Care

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Additional Locations in Oklahoma

Minimum Service Hours

LC PP

Nonprofit

Bonded and Insured

Personal Care

Accredited

Companion Care

LC PP

Skilled Care

Payment

Minimum Age

AD - ADvantage Medicaid Waiver IN - Insurance LC - Long-Term Care Insurance MC - Medicare MD - Medicaid PP - Private Pay WC - Workers’ Compensation

Basic Information and Services

Key: l - Services Provided

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Minimum Service Hours

Accredited

Nonprofit

Skilled Care

Personal Care

Companion Care

Payment

Minimum Age

AD - ADvantage Medicaid Waiver IN - Insurance LC - Long-Term Care Insurance MC - Medicare MD - Medicaid PP - Private Pay WC - Workers’ Compensation

Basic Information and Services

Innova Home Health

4100 Perimeter Center Dr., Ste. 210 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 604-9172 (405) 605-2095 fax innovahomecare.com

IN MC PP WC

Just For Seniors

4200 Perimeter Center, #245 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 227-0801 justforseniorsok.com

Loving Care In-Home Health Services Noble 100 Woodbriar Rd. Noble, OK 73068 (405) 872-1515 (405) 300-1275 fax lovingcarehealth.com

Loving Care In-Home Health Services Purcell 301 W. Main St. Purcell, OK 73080 (405) 527-1117 (405) 300-1275 fax lovingcarehealth.com

Loving Care In-Home Health Services Shawnee 1940 N. Harrison St. Shawnee, OK 74804 (405) 395-9300 (405) 300-1275 fax lovingcarehealth.com

Loving Care In-Home Health Services Yukon 1411 Healthcenter Pkwy. Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 805-5500 (405) 300-1275 fax lovingcarehealth.com

IN LC MC MD PP WC

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mercy.net/homehealthquailbrook

Mercy Home Health – Yukon

520 S. Mustang Rd., Ste. A Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 262-6877 (405) 422-2558 fax mercy.net/homehealthyukon

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Nonprofit

2024

Bonded and Insured

Additional Locations in Oklahoma

Accredited

IN MC MD PP WC

Minimum Service Hours

Skilled Care

Personal Care

Companion Care

4401 W. Memorial Rd., Ste. 143 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (405) 486-8600 (405) 752-3598 fax

Payment

Mercy Home Health – Quailbrook

Minimum Age

AD - ADvantage Medicaid Waiver IN - Insurance LC - Long-Term Care Insurance MC - Medicare MD - Medicaid PP - Private Pay WC - Workers’ Compensation

Basic Information and Services

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Minimum Service Hours

LC PP

Nonprofit

Bonded and Insured

Accredited

LC PP

Skilled Care

Personal Care

Payment

IN MC MD PP

Physician Housecalls (405) 896-8058 (855) 223-1999 fax housecallsok.com

Companion Care

Minimum Age

AD - ADvantage Medicaid Waiver IN - Insurance LC - Long-Term Care Insurance MC - Medicare MD - Medicaid PP - Private Pay WC - Workers’ Compensation

Basic Information and Services

Right at Home of Edmond

2948 Via Esperanza Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 471-6201 (405) 471-6203 fax rightathome.net/edmond

Right at Home of Norman

3750 W. Main St., Ste. AA Norman, OK 73072 (405) 216-3726 rightathome.net/norman

See Our Ad On Page 75

Senior Helpers of Greater Oklahoma City

10605 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4339 (405) 608-4348 fax seniorhelpers.com/ok/ greater-oklahoma-city/

Sooner Home Health – Norman

2781 Washington Dr., Ste. 111 Norman, OK 73069 (866) 676-1589 (405) 321-7402 fax apathofcare.net

Sooner Home Health – Yukon 4400 Grant Blvd., #107 Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 379-2300 (405) 379-2309 fax apathofcare.net

IN MC MD PP

Sooner Private Services 2401 Tee Circle, #106 Norman, OK 73069 (405) 322-5050 (405) 310-8440 fax soonerprivateservices.net

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Nonprofit

Home Health Agencies

Bonded and Insured

Additional Locations in Oklahoma

Accredited

Minimum Service Hours

Skilled Care

IN MD MC

Personal Care

Companion Care

Payment

See Our Ad On Page 83

Minimum Age

AD - ADvantage Medicaid Waiver IN - Insurance LC - Long-Term Care Insurance MC - Medicare MD - Medicaid PP - Private Pay WC - Workers’ Compensation

Basic Information and Services

SSM Health at Home

601 N.W. 11th St., Ste. 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73103 (800) 924-2273 toll-free 3149892904@fax.ssmhealth.com

ssmhealth.com/athome

Synergy Home Care of Oklahoma

770 E. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 254-3046 (405) 254-3072 fax synergyhomecare.com

LC PP

Traditions Health Chickasha

420 S. 22nd St., Ste. B Chickasha, OK 73018 (405) 224-3366 (405) 224-3362 fax traditionshealth.com

IN MC MD PP

Traditions Health Purcell

519 W. Delaware St. Purcell, OK 73080 (405) 527-0027 (405) 527-1423 fax traditionshealth.com

Ultimate One Home Health Care

3617 N.W. 58th St., Ste. 102 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 606-2200 (405) 606-2216 fax uohhc.com

Traditions Health Norman

2400 Tee Circle Norman, OK 73069 (405) 292-1890 (405) 217-9526 fax traditionshealth.com

IN MC MD PP

Traditions Health Edmond

16201 N. May Ave. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 330-5500 (405) 330-5503 fax traditionshealth.com

IN MC MD PP

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Additional Locations in Oklahoma

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LC PP WC

LC PP

Nonprofit

Home Health Agencies

Accredited

LC PP

2024

Skilled Care

Personal Care

Companion Care

See Our Ad On Pages 77, 79

Payment

See Our Ad On Pages 77, 79

Minimum Age

AD - ADvantage Medicaid Waiver IN - Insurance LC - Long-Term Care Insurance MC - Medicare MD - Medicaid PP - Private Pay WC - Workers’ Compensation

Visiting Angels of Edmond

2000 W. Danforth Rd., Ste. 132 Edmond, OK 73003 (405) 227-9899 (405) 359-7700 fax visitingangels.com/edmond

Visiting Angels of Southeast Oklahoma City

9024 S.E. 29th St., Ste. C. Oklahoma City, OK 73130 (405) 259-9155

visitingangels.com/midwestcity

See Our Ad On Pages 77, 79

Visiting Angels of Southwest Oklahoma City

11705 S. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73170 (405) 703-7676 visitingangels.com/swok

Visiting Angels of Yukon 713 S. Mustang Rd. Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 350-6700 (405) 354-0541 fax visitingangels.com/yukon

I’m Amazing!

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Medical Staffing & Home Care and Sitter Specialists

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Nurses - RNs, LPNs • Home Health Aides • Companions • RN Supervision Intermittent Visits or Hourly Care • Home IV Therapy • Sitter Service All employees are screened, fidelity bonded, liability insured, and drug tested.

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Hospice programs provide supportive services and palliative care to individuals with a terminal diagnosis. The focus of hospice care is on meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the individual and their family, while fostering the highest quality of life possible. To learn more about hospice care, see the Understanding Hospice Care article on page 29. To help determine if a hospice care agency meets your needs, use the Hospice Care Agency Evaluation Checklist on page 39. Hospice services are covered under Medicare (Part A), by the Veterans Administration and most private health insurance plans. While Oklahoma’s ADvantage Medicaid Waiver program does cover hospice care, Oklahoma’s traditional Medicaid program, also called SoonerCare, does not. It is important to note that hospice agencies usually serve a specific geographical area defined by a service mile radius or by county. Agencies with multiple offices may cover a larger area. For information on service areas, services, and more, contact the agency directly. Veterans may qualify for Aid & Attendance financial assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information on Aid & Attendance, as well as general eligibility requirements for veterans pension benefits, see VA Healthcare Benefits on page 19. Hospice programs in Oklahoma are licensed under the Hospice Licensing Act, 63 O.S., Section 1-860.1 et seq., and the

Hospice Regulations, OAC 310:661. State licensure is required. Medicare certification is optional.

Basic Information and Services

Additional Locations in Oklahoma

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IN MC PP

Accredited

Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care 1301 S.E. 59th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73129 (405) 632-9631 (405) 632-1807 fax crossroadshospice.com

Respite

AD IN MC PP

Pet Care

CompleteOK Home Health 1232 S.W. 89th St., Ste A Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405) 879-3470 (405) 879-1625 fax completeok.com

Continuous Care

IN MC PP

24-Hour On-Call Staff

Carter Healthcare Hospice of Central Oklahoma 3105 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73119 (405) 947-7700 (405) 686-9485 fax carterhealthcare.com

Therapeutic Touch/ Massage

Payment

l - Services Provided AD - ADvantage Medicaid Waiver IN - Insurance MC - Medicare PP - Private Pay

Minimum Age

Key:

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Respite

Accredited

IN MC PP

Emerald Hospice Stroud 401 W. Main St. Stroud, OK 74079 (918) 968-9600 (918) 968-9602 fax emeraldhospice.com

IN MC PP

Enhabit Hospice 4005 N.W. Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 735-5121 (405) 735-5479 fax ehab.com

AD IN MC

Emerald Hospice Edmond 925 N.W. 164th St., Ste. B Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 285-8787 (405) 285-8242 fax emeraldhospice.com

COPING WITH GRIEF 1. Take care of yourself – Eat right, exercise and get plenty of sleep. Avoid unhealthy habits, like smoking and drinking, that can put your health at risk. 2. Talk to caring friends – Let others know when you want to talk. 3. Find a grief support group – It might help to talk with others who are also grieving. Check hospitals, religious groups, hospices and local organizations. 4. Don’t make major changes right away – It’s smart to wait a while before making big decisions like moving or changing jobs. 5. Talk to your doctor – If you’re having trouble with everyday activities, like getting up in the morning or fixing meals, talk to your doctor. 6. Consider additional support – Sometimes attending one-on-one therapy can help. 7. Be patient – Mourning takes time. It’s common to have roller-coaster emotions for a while.

For more information about grief support groups visit, griefshare.org.

Make every moment the best it can be

physically, emotionally, & spiritually. Oklahoma City, OK – (405) 943-0903 Norman, OK – (405) 928-2777 Weatherford, OK – (580) 816-5077 Tulsa, OK – (918) 743-5067

Henryetta, OK – (918) 268-5001 Muskogee, OK – (918) 682-3800 Grove, OK – (918) 786-6182 Kansas, OK – (918) 868-8500

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24-Hour On-Call Staff

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Nonprofit

Payment

Therapeutic Touch/ Massage

Minimum Age

Key:

Basic Information and Services

See Our Ad On Page 87

Good Shepherd Hospice Norman 1370 N. Interstate Dr., #160 Norman, OK 73072 (405) 928-2777 goodshepherdhospice.com

AD IN MC PP

See Our Ad On Page 87

Good Shepherd Hospice OKC 4350 Will Rogers Pkwy., Ste. 400 Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 943-0903 goodshepherdhospice.com

AD IN MC PP

Loving Care Hospice Noble 100 Woodbriar Rd. Noble, OK 73068 (405) 872-1515 (405) 300-1275 fax lovingcarehealth.com

IN MC

Loving Care Hospice Purcell 316 W. Polk St. Purcell, OK 73080 (405) 527-3756 (405) 300-1275 fax lovingcarehealth.com

IN MC

Loving Care Hospice Shawnee 1940 N. Harrison St. Shawnee, OK 74804 (405) 395-9300 (405) 300-1275 fax lovingcarehealth.com

IN MC

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IN MC

Nonprofit

Excell Home Care & Hospice 1200 S.W. 104th St., Ste. D Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405) 631-0521 (405) 631-2661 fax excellcares.com

Accredited

Respite

Pet Care

24-Hour On-Call Staff

IN MC PP

Continuous Care

Therapeutic Touch/ Massage

Epworth at Home 14901 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (405) 767-9033 epworthathome.org

l - Services Provided AD - ADvantage Medicaid Waiver IN - Insurance MC - Medicare PP - Private Pay

Minimum Age

Payment

Key:

www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Basic Information and Services

IN MC

IN MC PP

TenderCare Hospice 4251 28th Ave. N.W., Ste. 111 Norman, OK 73069 (405) 928-9900 (405) 928-2750 fax apathofcare.net

AD IN MC PP

Traditions Health Chandler 101 S. Oak St. Chandler, OK 74834 (888) 819-2119 (405) 936-9435 fax traditionshealth.com

IN MC

3149892904@fax.ssmhealth.com

ssmhealth.com/athome

Suncrest Hospice 5100 N. Brookline Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 578-9710 (405) 676-6140 fax suncrestcare.com

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Nonprofit

SSM Health at Home 601 N.W. 11th St., Ste. 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73103 (800) 924-2273 toll-free

Accredited

See Our Ad On Page 83

AD IN MC PP

Respite

Russell-Murray Hospice 2001 Parkview Dr. El Reno, OK 73036 (405) 262-3088 (405) 262-3082 fax rmhospice.org

Pet Care

IN MC PP

Continuous Care

4401 W. Memorial Rd., Ste. 116 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (405) 486-8600, Option 1 (405) 936-5890 fax mercy.net/hospicequailbrook

24-Hour On-Call Staff

Mercy Hospice – Quailbrook

Therapeutic Touch/ Massage

Payment

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Minimum Age

Key:

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Hospice Care Agencies

Respite

Additional Locations in Oklahoma

Continuous Care

IN MC

Traditions Health Norman 2416 Tee Circle Norman, OK 73069 (405) 330-2300 (405) 330-2305 fax traditionshealth.com

IN MC

Valir Hospice 800 N.W. 6th St., Ste. 202 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 609-3636 (405) 609-3698 fax valir.com/hospice-care

IN MC

Independent Living

Assisted Living

Nursing Facilities

Nonprofit

24-Hour On-Call Staff

Traditions Health Edmond 14324 N. Western Ave. Edmond, OK 73013 (888) 819-2119 (405) 936-9435 fax traditionshealth.com

Pet Care

Payment

Therapeutic Touch/ Massage

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Minimum Age

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Assisted living communities offer supportive services that help residents maintain their independence. Some A nursing home or facility provides 24-hour care and related services for residents who require Independent living communities are for older adults who are generally able to care for themselves. Some living communities offer memory care. A community offering memory careof may may not adhere medical or nursing care. Services and amenities often include nursing care and treatments,assisted medication theorindependent living options listed in this section are apartment complexes that have senior-friendly to Oklahoma’s requirements, administration and supervision, memory care, and access to rehabilitation or restorative therapies. Other Alzheimer’s Disease Special Care Disclosure Act. For details about admission amenities, but may not be exclusively for older adults. The utilities column in this section refers to basic payment options, services, and amenities, call or visit the assisted living community utilities, directly. To help gas, electric, water, sewer, and trash services. Some properties may also consider services services and amenities such as ventilator care, on-site health services, wellness programs, transportation, including if an assisted living community meets your needs, use the Assisted Living Community Evaluation assistance with shopping/errands, hair salon, cable TV, and EMSA memberships may also determine be available. such as telephone, internet, and/or cable TV in their utilities package. Contact the community’s leasing Checklist on page 39. office for details about leasing requirements, payment options, services, and amenities. To help determine To help determine if a nursing facility meets your needs, use the Skilled Nursing Care Evaluation Checklist if of anVeterans independent living community meets your specific needs, use the Independent Living Evaluation on page 41. Veterans may qualify for Aid & Attendance financial assistance from the Department Affairs. Checklist on page 37. For more information on Aid & Attendance, as well as general eligibility requirements for veterans pension Some facilities may offer memory care. A memory care environment is designed for individuals with benefits, Key: a level of cognitive impairment that makes it unsafe for them to continue living at home. A facilitysee VA Healthcare Benefits on page 21.

615 W. Blueridge Dr. Midwest City, OK 73110 (405) 741-2000 (405) 741-2194 fax

n See Our Ad On Page 43

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WP LS

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Transportation

Planned Activities

Utilities

Blue Ridge Place

Meal Plan

LC PP

Housekeeping

Laundry Options

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4501 W. Main St. Norman, OK 73072 (405) 292-9200 (405) 292-5672 fax arborhouseliving.com

Payment

Clayton Westlake 14721 N. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 463-0978 claytonwestlake.com

lMidwest l lCity, n OK s 73110

Transportation

Minimum Age

Respite

Security

Autumn House Inc. 500 Adair Blvd.

Arbor House of Norman

IN LC MC MD n PP VA WC

62 HCV n

Linen Service

850 N. Clearsprings Rd. Mustang, OK 73064 (405) 376-2872 (405) 376-3076 fax arborhouseliving.com

Basic Information and Services

Carlstone Senior Living 501 E. Robinson Norman, OK 73071 l(405) l 701-2951 l n s thecarlstone.com

Housekeeping

2 Bedroom

LC PP

2nd Person

Memory Care

Payment

LC PP

1 Bedroom

Minimum Age

Studio/Efficiency

Respite

Security

Transportation

Arbor House of Midwest City 9240 E. Reno Ave. Midwest City, OK 73130 (405) 455-3900 (405) 610-6937 fax arborhouseliving.com

Arbor House of Mustang

IN LC MC n MD PP

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Shopping/Errands

906 North Blvd. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 341-0810 bradfordok.com

Memory Care

Bradford Village Healthcare Center

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6500 N. Portland Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 767-6500 (405) 767-6501 fax bellevueokc.com

Long-Term Acute Care

Bellevue Health & Rehabilitation

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315 S.W. 80th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405) 635-9961 (405) 635-9962 fax accelcrystalpark.com

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Short-Term Care/ Rehab

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Elison Independent Living of Statesman Club 10401 Vineyard Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 775-9009 (405) 775-9008 fax elisonstatesmanclub.com

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PACE

Valir

PACE Center: 721 N.W. 6th St. • Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Alternative Care Site: 2411 Main St. • Choctaw, OK 73020 (405) 609-3688 (877) 887-5107 fax valir.com/pace/

What is a PACE Program? PACE is a medical and social services program for seniors who want to continue living in their own home or community. A team-based approach to care results in dramatically reduced hospitalization rates, fall rates and positive health outcomes. Together with a PACE team, participants design a personalized care plan that helps to keep them independent and safe.

ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE PLANS MAY INCLUDE:

Adult day health

Transportation to and from the PACE center and medical appointments

Home care services

Nutritious meals and dietary counseling

24-hour access to the PACE care team

Social services

Primary, medical and specialty care

Physical, occupational and speech therapies

Prescription drug coverage and management

Dental, podiatry, optometry and other services

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PACE

Veterans may qualify for additional financial assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the form of benefits, including Veterans Administration Aid & Attendance. For more information on Veterans Aid & Attendance, as well as general eligibility requirements for Veterans Pension benefits, see VA Healthcare Benefits on page 19.

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PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides comprehensive medical care and community-based services for people age 55 or older who wish to continue living in their homes and who meet a certain level of care as determined by a Registered Nurse’s assessment. For more information on PACE, see the Helping Seniors Remain at Home With PACE article on page 21.

Specialty Hospitals

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Specialty Hospitals Acute care and specialty hospitals provide specialized care for medically complex patients who are critically ill, have multi-system complications, and/or have conditions requiring aggressive and continuous acute care services for longer periods of time. The length of stay in an acute care hospital is usually longer than 10 days and averages 25 days. AMG Specialty Hospital of Oklahoma City

4300 W. Memorial Rd. • Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 936-5822 (405) 936-5559 fax amgihm.com

AMG Specialty Hospital is an 18-bed long-term acute care hospital located on the second floor of Mercy Hospital. AMG specializes in the acute care of critical illnesses and respiratory failure with a high wean rate from the ventilator. A team of physicians, physician specialists, nurses, PT, OT, and speech therapists collaborate to treat patients. Families may visit 24/7. Medicare, Medicaid, and various commercial insurances accepted. Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals – Shawnee

1900 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. • Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 395-5800 chghospitals.com

This hospital is accredited by the CIHQ as a Center of Excellence in Long-Term Acute Care and a Center of Excellence in Respiratory Therapy. This 34-bed specialty hospital offers a broad range of specialized programs including critical care, infectious disease, pulmonary, neurology, and wound care programs. Medicare accepted. PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Oklahoma City 1407 N. Robinson Ave. • Oklahoma City, OK 73103 (405) 232-8000 (866) 736-5081 fax pamhealth.com

A 59-bed long-term acute care hospital providing specialized inpatient programs for patients with injuries, disabilities, and serious illnesses. Services include physical, speech, and occupational therapies; ventilator services; and a comprehensive wound care program. Medicare accepted. Inspire Specialty Hospital

8210 National Ave. • Midwest City, OK 73110 (405) 739-0800 (405) 331-7910 fax inspirehospital.com

This facility is a 31-bed long-term acute care hospital that has been serving the Oklahoma City area and rural communities since 1998. It provides services such as respiratory care, including ventilator weaning, as well as a comprehensive wound care program. Joint Commission certified. Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurances, and private pay accepted.

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Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

4801 Integris Pkwy. • Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 644-5356 integrisok.com/locations/rehabilitation/integris-jim-thorpe-rehabilitation

INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation North

3300 N.W. Expressway • Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 644-5356 integrisok.com/locations/rehabilitation/integris-jim-thorpe-rehabilitation

INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation South

4219 S. Western Ave. • Oklahoma City, OK 73109 (405) 644-5356 integrisok.com/locations/rehabilitation/integris-jim-thorpe-rehabilitation

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City

5401 W. Memorial Rd. • Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 384-5250 (866) 455-0471 fax mercy.net

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South 7900 Mid-America Blvd. • Oklahoma City, OK 73135 (405) 731-8800 (866) 455-0471 fax mercy.net

Oklahoma City Rehabilitation Hospital, LLC

10240 Broadway Extension • Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 900-8850 (405) 900-8914 fax oklahomacity-rehab.com/

Rehabilitation Center at SSM Health – St. Anthony Hospital

1000 N. Lee Ave. • Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 231-8927 (405) 270-7563 fax ssmhealth.com/locations/location-details/st-anthony-rehabilitation-center

Valir Rehabilitation Hospital

700 NW 7th St. • Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 656-0667 (405) 239-7180 fax valir.com/rehabilitation-hospital/

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Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Edmond

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These hospitals provide rehabilitation and special services to patients staying on-site. In addition to the facilities listed below, most standard medical and surgical hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation. Check the listings for Nursing Facilities on page 62 for information about long-term care facilities that provide rehabilitative services.

Funeral and Cremation Services

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Funeral and Cremation Services Affordable Cremation Service cremation-okc.com 10900 N. Eastern Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73131 (405) 521-8777 Alternatives Cremation and Funeral Service funeralok.com 447 S.W. 89th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405) 443-8085 Community Funeral Home community-guthrie.com 1624 N. Pine St. Guthrie, OK 73044 (405) 282-5100 Demuth Funeral Home demuthfuneralandcremationsociety.com 1145 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 843-5521 Havenbrook Funeral Home havenbrookfuneralhome.com 3401 Havenbrook St. Norman, OK 73072 (405) 329-0101 Hillcrest Memory Gardens hillcrestmemorygardensinc.com 12813 N.E. 50th St. Spencer, OK 73084 (405) 771-3711 Ingram, Smith & Turner Mortuary ingramsmithturner.com 201 E. Main St. Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 354-2533 Matthews Funeral Home & Cremation Service matthewsfuneralhome.com 601 S. Kelly Ave. Edmond, OK 73003 (405) 341-2787 McElyea and Owens Funeral Group mcelyea-owens.com 5106 N. Harrison St. Shawnee, OK 74804 (405) 695-5006

McKay Davis Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. mckaydavisfh.com 1616 N.E. 36th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73111 (405) 424-3339 Mercer-Adams Funeral Service mercer-adams.com 3925 N. Asbury Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-4363 OK Cremation & Funeral Home, LLC. okcremation.com 2415 N. Walnut Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 230-1310 Oklahoma City Cremation oklahomacitycremation.com 910 N.W. 79th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 608-4141 Resthaven Funeral Home & Memory Gardens resthavenokc.com 500 S.W. 104th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405) 691-1661 Smith-Gallo Funeral Home smithgallo.com 220 N. First St. Guthrie, Oklahoma 73044 (405) 282-2272 Vondel Smith Mortuary vondelsmithmortuary.com Locations: • North 13125 N. MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 720-1439 • South 6934 S. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73139 (405) 634-1439 • South Lakes 4000 S.W. 119th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73173 (405) 692-5503

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GUIDE TO ADVERTISERS Acclaim Living............................................................53 Amada Senior Care......................... Inside Front Cover Arbor House of Midwest City....................................53 Arbor House of Mustang...........................................53 Arbor House of Norman............................................53 Arbor House Reminisce.............................................53 ArchWell Health.......................................... Back Cover Bradford Village Healthcare Center......................... 63 Bridges Health ......................................................... 63 Brookwood Skilled Nursing & Therapy.................... 63 Capitol Hill Skilled Nursing & Therapy..................... 63 CompleteOK ............................................................ 81 Cornerstone Home Health, Inc..................................83 Cottonwood Creek Skilled Nursing & Therapy........ 63 Diakonos Group.................................................. 65, 67 Elison Independent Living of Statesman Club ........ 43 Epworth Villa....................................................... 47, 55 Fairmont Skilled Nursing & Therapy Memory Care .... 63 First Call ....................................................................85 Good Shepherd Hospice – OKC ...............................87 Good Shepherd Hospice – Norman .........................87 Gorman Management ...............................................49 Grace Skilled Nursing & Therapy............................. 63 Heritage Skilled Nursing & Therapy Memory Care ...... 63 Holiday Heights Healthcare Center ......................... 63 Ignite Medical Resorts OKC ...................................... 1 Ignite Medical Resort Norman .................................. 1 Kingwood Skilled Nursing & Therapy ...................... 63 Legend Senior Living ................................................53 Legend at Council Road ............................................53 Legend at Jefferson’s Garden ..................................53 Legend at Rivendell Assisted Living .........................53 Legend at Rivendell Memory Care ...........................53 LIFE’s Facebook Page............................................... 83 LIFE’s Vintage Guide Digital Edition ....................... 61 LIFE’s Vintage Guide Magazine Distributor............. 51

LIFE’s Vintage Magazine Subscription ..................... 43 LIFE’s Vintage Publications Advertising .................. 77 Luxe Life Senior Living & Memory Care ...................57 Lyndale Edmond....................................................... 43 Mid-Del Skilled Nursing & Therapy ......................... 63 Oklahoma Christian Apartments ..............................49 Oklahoma Disciples Apartments ..............................49 Parc Place Medical Resort ........................................ 65 Phoenix Healthcare .................................................. 69 River Oaks Skilled Nursing & Therapy ..................... 63 Rivermont Assisted Living & Memory Care ..............53 Rivermont Independent Living .................................53 Sagora Senior Living ................................................ 43 Saint Ann Retirement Center.................................... 41 Senior Helpers........................................................... 75 Senior Village Healthcare Center ............................. 63 Silver Elm Estates-Edmond .......................................45 Silver Elm Estates-Norman .......................................45 South Park East......................................................... 69 SSMHealth at Home ................................................ 83 St. Ann’s Skilled Nursing & Therapy ........................ 63 Superbia Retirement Village .....................................49 The Grand at Bethany Skilled Nursing & Therapy ........................................... 63 The Lakes.................................................................. 69 The Lodge at Brookline............................................ 67 The Regency Skilled Nursing & Therapy ................. 63 The Timbers Skilled Nursing & Therapy Memory Care .... 63 The Veraden.............................................................. 43 The Wilshire Skilled Nursing & Therapy .................. 63 Trinity Gardens ..........................................................49 Villa Isenbart ..............................................................49 Visiting Angels ................................................... 77, 79 Warr Acres Nursing Center ...................................... 67 Wildewood Skilled Nursing & Therapy..................... 63 Windsor Hills Nursing Center .................................. 67

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