Tulsa Senior AdvisorWhich Area Agency on Aging serves Tulsa?
The INCOG Area Agency on Aging serves Tulsa, Creek and Osage counties; its office line is (918) 584-7526.
It offers information and assistance, in-home services, legal assistance, nutrition and the local ombudsman program.
Which Area Agency on Aging serves Rogers County?
Grand Gateway Area Agency on Aging in Big Cabin, (918) 783-5793 or 1-800-482-4594.
It serves seven northeast Oklahoma counties including Rogers.
Which Area Agency on Aging serves Wagoner and Okmulgee counties?
EODD Area Agency on Aging in Muskogee, (918) 682-7891.
EODD is the Eastern Oklahoma Development District.
Where can I get free Medicare counseling in Oklahoma?
The Medicare Assistance Program at the Oklahoma Insurance Department, 1-800-763-2828.
It is Oklahoma's State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
Is there a PACE program in Tulsa?
Yes, LIFE PACE (918-949-9969) serves listed Tulsa-area ZIP codes; Cherokee Elder Care PACE (918-453-5554) covers ZIP codes in Wagoner County among others.
Participants must be 55 or older and need nursing home level care.
How do I apply for ADvantage?
Online through Oklahoma Human Services or by calling the Medicaid Services Unit at 1-800-435-4711.
Pick home care and case management providers first.
Who answers questions about Oklahoma's long-term care rules?
OSDH's Long Term Care Service at (405) 426-8200.
Complaints go to the hotline, 1-800-747-8419.
Where can a veteran in the Tulsa area get help with VA benefits?
Accredited veterans service officers, including those at the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, help with VA pension and Aid and Attendance claims free of charge.
ODVA also operates the Claremore Veterans Center.
Who helps with legal questions for older adults?
The Area Agencies on Aging fund legal assistance for older adults; INCOG lists legal assistance among its programs for Tulsa, Creek and Osage counties.
Ask about powers of attorney, guardianship alternatives and benefit appeals.
Where can caregivers find support groups?
The Area Agencies on Aging, adult day centers and the Alzheimer's Association helpline (1-800-272-3900) can point to caregiver support groups that meet around the Tulsa area.
Many groups also meet online.
Is there a 211 line in the Tulsa area?
Yes; dialing 211 connects Oklahomans to information about local community services, including food, utilities and transportation help for older adults.
It complements, rather than replaces, the Area Agency on Aging.
Who helps with Medicare drug costs?
The Medicare Assistance Program (1-800-763-2828) screens people for Extra Help with drug costs and Medicare Savings Programs that pay premiums.
Those programs free up income for care.
Can a senior advisor help at no cost?
Yes; referral advisors such as Tulsa Senior Advisor are paid by facilities when a family moves in, so families pay nothing, and a good advisor will still point you to the public agencies above.
Ask any advisor how they are paid.
