How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (SODA) — Atoka

Who it's for

The SODA Area Agency on Aging helps adults 60 and over, caregivers and people with disabilities in Atoka County and nine other southern Oklahoma counties. Services include free information and referral, hot meals at senior nutrition centers or delivered to homebound people, family caregiver support (education, respite care and support groups), a long-term care ombudsman for people in nursing homes and assisted living, and Medicare counseling (SHIP), fraud help (Senior Medicare Patrol) and help applying for Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs (MIPPA). The Masonic Grant Assistance Program helps low-income people 60 and older pay for eyeglasses, dental care, hearing aids and wheelchair ramps. Call SODA at 580-920-1388 or the Senior Information Line at 1-800-211-2116.

What you'll need

• None — call to get started (the Masonic Grant has its own application on the SODA page)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (SODA) — Atoka. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need none — call to get started (the Masonic Grant has its own application on the SODA page) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

none