All About Aging Services, Inc.

Ihave been writing articles for the Moore Monthly now for over five years and have enjoyed it immensely, as well as the input I have gotten from those who have read them. I decided this article would center on what Aging Services of Cleveland County can offer you and your family and an exciting fundraiser to help fill seniors’ unique needs.

Aging Services was incorporated in 1988, and the mission is to enhance the lives and dignity of Cleveland County Senior Adults by providing programs, services, and referrals that assist and promote healthy independent living. Services are provided on a donation-only basis. No one is ever denied service because of an inability to pay. The only eligibility requirement for most services is that you be at least 60 years of age. Most services are not means-tested, and most services have no income guidelines. We have multiple services administered by one umbrella agency:

Congregate Meal Sites – Five congregate sites provide a nutritious noon meal that meets 1/3 of the R.D.A. of senior adults daily. Sites are open Monday through Friday. The meal is served from 11:30 until 12:00 Noon. The meal is offered for a suggested donation of $2.25. Sites are friendly places with opportunities to socialize and make new friends. We have sites at the Eastlake Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Brand Senior Center in Moore, two more in Norman at Rose Rock Villa and Norman Senior Center, and one at Noble Senior Center.

Home-Delivered Meals – These are available to seniors who have had an in-home assessment and were found to be homebound. The meal is offered for a suggested donation of $2.25. Meals are delivered between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon by friendly volunteers who also check on the well-being of the seniors. Meals are provided Monday through Friday.

Information Services – Our social services coordinator will take phone calls from seniors to review their needs and help them to connect with Older Americans Act services and other services that may help them. We try to help resolve problems and address unmet needs and issues.

Housekeeping Services – We offer housekeeping assistance to frail and physically limited seniors who are found eligible following an inhome assessment. The service is meant to help the seniors continue to live independently in their own homes.

Respite Voucher Program – Respite vouchers can be provided to full-time live-in caregivers and to grandparents raising grandchildren to allow the caregiver to hire a service or a person of their choice to care for their loved ones and allow the caregiver to take a break. Vouchers are good for up to $100 each. We can issue 3 vouchers each quarter for respite care.

Durable Medical Lending Closet – We can loan people of any age equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, etc.; this service is free.

Special Assistance Fund – As funds are available, we can help seniors with a bona fide need up to $100 once a year, usually for utility bills, rent, eye exams, and glasses.

Advantage Case Management Services

We offer case management services to those on or feel they can qualify for the Advantage Waiver Program, an Oklahoma Medicaid Waiver program. Oklahoma Department of Human Services staff determines if participants are eligible. Clients must meet income guidelines and be at the nursing home level of care. The program can assist seniors in being able to stay in their own homes while receiving services to maintain their health. This is a much cheaper alternative than nursing home placement and the cost of institutional care.

S.O.S. Food Pantry – We maintain a food pantry that can help seniors with a bag of groceries to tide them over when needed.

Now you know what we do and, of course, how we do it depends on the generosity of others. Therefore, I am extending an invitation to our fall fundraiser. I would love to see you there, and it will be so much fun!

Chili Cook-off with Basket Auction

Friday, October 20, 2023

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Moore Community Center

SAVE THE DATE!

If you are interested in any of these services or if you want to donate a basket or bring your chili for judging to our exciting fundraiser, please do not hesitate to contact our offices at 405-321-3200 or www.agingservicesok.com.

June 2023

Exercise: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10:15, Stretch, Strengthen and Health: Tues. 9:30, Chair Yoga: Tues. & Thurs. 10:15, Arm Chair Travel: 9am, Wed., Woodcarving: Wed. & Thurs. 9:00-11:00

Dominos, Card games, Jig-Saw puzzles, Pool, Quilting, & Volunteer work to assist the homebound or work is available at the Brand Center.

Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 799-3130 Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the City of Moore for errands or appointments 8am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday

Aging Services

Monday through Friday

Call & make reservation by 1:00pm.

Reservations for meals: 793-9069

Donation for a meal for seniors 60 & above: $2.25

Required cost for guests under 60: $5.00

BUSINESS: Scooter's Coffee

ADDRESS: 350 S Eastern Ave

PHONE: 877-719-1288

WEBSITE: scooterscoffee.com

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/ScootersCoffee

HOURS: Monday – Sunday 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.