• Congregate and Home Delivered Meals - Over four million meals are served each year at 275 local nutrition sites and to homebound individuals throughout Oklahoma. Meals are planned by a registered dietitian and must meet one-third of the recommended daily requirements.
• Health Promotion - Often located at nutrition sites, health promotion services include educational presentations, exercise programs, and health screening activities.
• Nutrition - Information on the benefits of healthy eating and exercise are provided to congregate and homebound meal participants.
• In-Home Assistance - Local projects are funded by Area Agencies on Aging to provide chore services, personal care, housekeeping, and home repair.
• Outreach - Skilled outreach personnel in each county provide one-on-one assistance to help older people make informed choices.  
• Legal Services - Educational presentations on legal issues of interest to older adults are provided, as well as individual legal assistance. 
• Transportation - Transportation to the nutrition site, the bank, the doctor's office, or grocery store help older persons who no longer drive stay independent in their communities. 
• Caregiver Assistance - Services, education, respite care, and support groups are available to family members who are caring for older persons.
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Educational opportunities, conferences, and support groups are available.
• Long-Term Care Ombudsman - Volunteers and staff of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman office advocate for the rights of residents in long-term care facilities. 

To locate your Area Agency on Aging and to find out more about available services, click here  or call the Senior Info Line at 1-800-211-2116 (or 211).

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