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Just For Seniors

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p . m . Many programs require income eligibility guidelines . Offerings include : health services , burial assistance , social welfare , medical insurance , and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program . For more information , call 918-871-2830 . The Jim Proctor Elder Nutrition Center is open Monday-Friday , 11:30 a . m . to 1 p . m . All United Keetoowah Band elders 55 and older , plus their spouses , can eat free . CDIB holders 55 and older , plus spouses , must contribute to the cost of the meal .
Resources are available for those concerned about the welfare of elderly loved ones . Contact any of the following : Oklahoma Adult Protective Services , www . okdhs . org , 800-252-5400 ; Oklahoma Nursing Home Hotline , www . ok . gov , 800-747-8419 ; Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on Aging , www . eoddok . org , 918- 682-7891 ; or OKDHS Abuse and Neglect Hotline , 800- 522-3511 .
Retirement Communities
Tahlequah is home to sev-

Young Foot & Medical Clinic

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1607 S . Muskogee Ave . Ste . C Tahlequah , OK 74464
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eral retirement communities which can offer independent or assisted living , as well as daily or weekly activities , and opportunities like gardening and outings .
Brookdale Tahlequah Heritage , 1380 N . Heritage Lane , offers personalized assisted living options . The community has 39 apartments designed in several floor plans that feature private baths and a 24-hour emergency response system . Brookdale has an active social community with special events in the common areas . The courtyard and landscaped grounds allow residents to enjoy the outdoors , and a greenhouse is available . The campus features a library , an arts and crafts studio , a full salon and barbershop , and many residents live with pets . For information , call 918-238- 2366 .
Cherokee County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center , 1504 N . Cedar Ave ., offers short- and long-term care , with private and semiprivate rooms . Licensed therapists conduct customized physical , occupational and speech therapy programs designed to increase mobility and improve motor skills following an injury or illness . The center has bright day rooms and outdoor walking and sitting areas . Activity directors plan social events and outings , and religious services are available . Families are urged to join residents for activities or meals . Call 918-456-3456 for details or view a photo gallery at www . cherokeecountynr . com .
Davis Retirement Apartments , 310 North St ., offers independent living for active seniors . One- and two-bedroom apartments are available in this gated community . Residents have covered parking and free water and cable . The community can participate in monthly potlucks or enjoy scheduled gospel sings . For information , call 918-456- 4000 . Go Ye Village , 1201 W . Fourth St ., is a Christian living center . The campus features apartments , patio homes , assisted living and long-term care facilities . Go Ye ’ s amenities include a full-service salon , exercise and game rooms , full dining , a library , a
woodworking shop , a sewing and quilting room , gardens , a chapel , and transportation for errands and special events . Daily and weekly activities are available , as well as numerous social , creative , and learning groups . The Health Center at the Village provides around-the-clock nursing care , and individualized care plans and special diets are available . More information is at www . goyevillage . org or 918-456-4542 .
Wisdom Keepers Senior Housing , 1286 W . Fourth St ., offers one and two-bedroom apartments based on income . Many activities are planned for active seniors . Each unit provides a living room , kitchen , bedroom and bath , and is individually climate controlled . Some support services are available , including a salon and an arts and crafts room . For information , call 918-453-9900 .
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