Useful Links & Resources

Federal & National Senior Resources 

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): Official Medicare/Medicaid information, benefits, and regulations. https://www.cms.gov  
• Medicare.gov : Enrollment support, plan lookups, coverage details, and cost information. https://www.medicare.gov 
• The Consumer Voice - National Long-Term Care Advocacy: Resident rights, caregiver guidance, and quality-of-care resources. https://theconsumervoice.org/get-help

Oklahoma State Senior Resources 

• Oklahoma Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: Advocates for residents in assisted living and nursing homes; helps with complaints and rights protection. https://oklahoma.gov/oag/about/divisions/ltco.html 
• Oklahoma Department of Human Services - Adult Protective Services (APS): Reporting and response for elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/cap/aps.html 
• Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma: Free and low-cost legal assistance (estate planning, benefits, housing, elder rights). https://www.legalaidok.org

Local Lawton & Comanche County Senior Resources

• ASCOG - Area Agency on Aging (Southwest Oklahoma): Caregiver support, in-home services, nutrition programs, case management, and long-term care advocacy. https://www.ascog.org/supportive-services/ 
• Center for Creative Living - Lawton Senior Center: Programs, activities, meals, and community events for adults 55+. https://www.uwswok.org/community-resources-directory 
• City of Lawton Senior Services Directory: Local senior programs, nonprofit services, community support agencies. https://www.lawtonok.gov/BusinessDirectoryll.aspx?lngBusinessCategoryID=47 
• Comanche County Senior Centers List: Community senior centers, activities, and meal programs. https://www.careoklahoma.net/list11_oklahoma_senior_centers.htm

Caregiver & Family Support Resources 

• Alzheimer's Association - Oklahoma Chapter: Caregiver helpline, support groups, and dementia resources. https://www.alz.org/oklahoma
• Oklahoma Care Planning Council: Elder care advisors, home care resources, and planning guidance. https://www.careoklahoma.org

Health & Aging Resources

• National Institute on Aging: Research-based health information for older adults and caregivers. https://www.nia.nih.gov
• Eldercare Locator (National): Find services in any U.S. community (housing, transportation, support programs). https://eldercare.acl.gov