About Your Will...
OKDHS Pub. No. 91-34 (English Booklet)
SOKDHS Pub. No. 91-35 (Spanish Booklet)
Describes what a will is and how one is made Intended for educational purposes only, not to solve individual legal problems.
ADvantage Program
OKDHS Pub. No. 97-25 (Leaflet)
Explains long-term care for frail elders and adults with physical disabilities.
Advance Directive for Health Care. "The Living Will."
OKDHS Pub. No. 87-07W
Copied from House Bill No. 1893 as amended. Effective Sept. 1, 1992.
Area Agencies on Aging
OKDHS Pub. No. 91-27 (Flyer)
Lists names, addresses, and telephone numbers for the 11 Area Agencies on Aging.
Caregiver Connection Training Manual
OKDHS Pub. No. 90-39 (Booklet)
Provides information and skills training for families and friends who take care of elderly loved ones.
Directory of Services for Indian Elders in Oklahoma
OKDHS Pub. No. 00-54 (Booklet)
Shows the services offered from each Native American Tribe.
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Consent Form
OKDHS Pub. No. 97-20
Flyer to notify health-care personnel of an individual’s wish not to be resuscitated.
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Guide (.pdf, 1 pp, 303 KB)
OKDHS Pub. No. 97-20A
Supplemental instruction guide to the Do Not Resuscitate Consent Form.
Durable Power of Attorney
OKDHS Pub. No. 99-63
Authorizes another person to make medical and other health-care decisions for you.
Frequently Called Phone Numbers for Seniors
OKDHS Pub. No. 99-15 (Card)
Guardianship and Conservatorship
OKDHS Pub. No. 87-80 (Leaflet)
Information on duties and responsibilities of court-appointed guardians and conservators.
Know Your Rights!
OKDHS Pub. No. 86-58 (Leaflet)
Explains legal rights for nursing home and residential care residents; outlines actions when rights are violated.
Living Will and Health Care Proxy
OKDHS Pub. No. 87-07 (English Leaflet)
OKDHS Pub. No. 90-04 (Spanish Leaflet)
Answers some of the most common questions about a Living Will and Health Care Proxy. To be used with OKDHS Pub. No. 87-07W "Advance Directive for Health Care."
Long Term Care Medicaid Program
OKDHS Pub. No. 00-33 (Booklet)
Explains the different programs available under Medicaid.
Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
OKDHS Pub. No. 99-56 (Leaflet)
Explains Personal Care Services and ADvantage Waiver Services.
Nursing Home or Alternative Care in Oklahoma
OKDHS Pub. No. 87-83 (Booklet)
A step-by-step guide for selecting a nursing home or other long-term care option. Includes checklist for comparing facilities. Large type.
Over 60? Be a Foster Grandparent
OKDHS Pub. No. 01-44 (Flyer)
Recruits for the Foster Grandparent Volunteer program.
Protective Services for the Elderly: What You Can Do About Elder Abuse
OKDHS Pub. No. 91-28 (Leaflet)
Describes the typical elder abuse victim and abuser. Tells what to do to get help.
Report Abuse of Vulnerable Adults
OKDHS Pub. No. 99-58 (Bookmark)
Resource Guide for Older Oklahomans
OKDHS Pub. No. 94-31 (Book)
A reference guide for older persons and others accessing the broad spectrum of services and activities for Oklahoma’s older citizens.
Silver Haired Legislature: Directory of Area Agencies on Aging and Liaisons
OKDHS Pub. No. 00-42 (Flyer)
Lists the 11 Area Agencies on Aging with contact information.
Starting Points for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
OKDHS Pub. No. 99-40 (Booklet)
Resource guide with information and services for grandparent and other relative caregivers.
Turn Up the Heat!
OKDHS Pub. No. 99-10 (Poster)
OKDHS Pub. No. 99-11 (Flyer)
Encourages voters to contact congressional delegation to reauthorize The Older Americans Act.