AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF ALMA - 133 Thickston, Alma, AR; 479-632-2121; elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals,hospice, senior activity centers, transportatin, housing assistance &
advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 201 N. 4th St., Ozark, AR 72949; 479-667-4870; elderly
services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals,hospice, senior activity centers,
transportatin, housing assistance & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF LOGAN COUNTY - 550 Heritate Dr., Booneville, AR 72927; 479-675-4234; elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals, hospice, senior activity centers,
housing assistance, transportation, & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF SCOTT COUNTY - 1325 Clyde Hawkins Dr., Waldron, AR 72958; 479-637-4795; elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals, hospice, senior activity centers, housing assistance, transportation & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF SEBASTIAN & CRAWFORD COUNTIES - 524 Garrison, Ft. Smith, AR 72902;
479-783-5550; elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals, hospice, senior
activity centers, housing assistance, transportation & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF SOUTH SEBASTIAN COUNTY - #42 Town Sq., Greenwood, AR; 479-996-7040;
elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals, hospice, senior activity center,
housing assistance, transportation & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here; www.agingwest.org

C.A.R.E. NETWORK - 1800 S. "C" St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-494-7273; Arkansas statewide health care in facilities or home, nurses, aids, sitters, companions, needs assessment is free, fees based on income if no insurance. Accepts
Medicare, Medicaid & insurance.

C & H HEALTH CARE - 2703 N. Broadway, Poteau, OK; 888-297-7199 or 918-647-9241; skilled nursing, physical
therapy, home health care, companions, sitters, accepts Medicare & insurance. Fee based on income.

BOST RESIDENTIAL HOMES - 7701 S. Zero, Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-484-1632; providing group homes, transportation, socialization, independence & living skills training.  Serving the developmentally disabled adults. To go to their web site click here: www.bost.org

EASTERN OKLAHOMA HOME HEALTH SERVICES - 1301 Reynolds, Poteau, OK 74953; 800-828-6923 or
918-647-8233; providing health care professionals for at-home services. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Comp, or
private insurance. Fee based on income if no insurance.  Serving Oklahoma counties: LeFlore, Sequoyah, Haskell & Latimer.

SUPERIOR SENIOR CARE - 115 N. 10th St., Suite A-108, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-1206; referral agency for non-skilled caregivers, including sitters & homemakers.

ABILITIES UNLIMITED - 815 N. "N" St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-5925; Sheltered workshop, education & employment training for disabled workers. No charge for physically or mentally disabled.

ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES - 1115 S. Waldron #207, Ft. Smith, AR 72903;479-452-7131; assists
people with mental or physical disabilities to enter into or return to the workforce. Serving low income Arkansas residents.

ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND - 2600 Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205; 501-296-1810 or 800-362-4451;
orientation & mobility, occupational & speech therapy, general curriculum,residential & day program, deaf/blind program; serving Arkansas residents ages 2-21 yrs. All services are free.

BOST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - 7701 S. Zero, Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-484-1632; offers sheltered
workshop training & employment; classroom studies, living skills, child daycare, serving physically & mentally disabled. To go to their web site click here: www.bost.org

LEFLORE COUNTY WORK CENTER - 106 Rogers Av., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-3124; offering job search, education/training, resource center, computers, resume' help, assessment tools to disabled & non-disabled of LeFlore & Haskell counties. All services free.

OKLAHOMA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OF POTEAU - 1507 S. McKenna, Poteau, Ok 74953; 918-647-8121; providing training & employment services for adults with physical & mental disabilities.  Serving all of LeFlore county except towns of Talihina, LeFlore & Wilburton.

OKLAHOMA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OF WILBURTON - Eastern Oklahoma State College, P.O. Box 1050, Wilburton, OK 74578; 918-465-2219; providing training & employment services for adults with physical & mental disablities.  Serving towns of Talihina, LeFlore & Wilburton.

AARP - 1701 Centerview Dr. #205, Little Rock, AR 72201; 800-424-3410; elderly/senior citizens in local chapters,
offering financial/medical discounts, Grandparents Information Ctr.; serving people age 50+.  To go to their web site click here:  www.aarp.org

ARKANSAS USA LIFELINE - 800-464-7928; gives discount for basic local phone service for Southwestern Bell
customers. Low income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here: www.swbell.com/billing

CHOICE HEALTHCARE - 888-442-3390; providing most durable medical equipment: wheelchairs, beds, diabetic shoes & more. No charges for ANY Medicare patient in western Ark & eastern OK., no income guidelines apply.

CITY OF FORT SMITH WATER DEPT. - 623 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-784-2262 or 479-784-2263; giving discounts on water, sewer & trash pickup for Ft. Smith residents. Total household income must be $13,000 or less to qualify.
To go to their web site click here: www.fsark.com

ELECTRICITY SALES TAX EXEMPTION - sales tax exemption on first 500 kilowat hours each month, for Arkansas
residents with income of $12,000 or less. Apply at electric company, DHS, community action agencies, senior centers &
Area Agency on Aging.

ELI LILLY COMPANY - 877-795-4559 (toll free); call for application to buy any Lilly product (including medicine) for $12. Income must be $18,000 year or less. To go to their web site click here: www.lillyanswers.com

HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGE (HECKM) - To provide monthly income from home equity to assist elderly. For info contact: Family Service Agency, 479-484-.311. To go to their web site click here: www.helpingfamilies.org

MEDICAID - 616 Garrison Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-4555; medical assistance &  transportation for eligible adults and children. Providing services for very low income.

MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - starting January 1,  2006,  Medicare will offer plans to help on the costs of prescription medications for those who have Medicare Part A and/or  Part B (coverage may also be available to those in a Medicare
Advantage Plan);  the facts of this plan can be complicated and those interested are encourage to get detailed information by calling
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or by going to the web site www.medicare.gov.

MEDICARE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER - 800-MED-ICARE; providing information on all Medicare/Medicaid services.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicare.gov

NEEDY MEDS - a comprehensive web site that includes a vast amount of information on how people can get assistance on obtaining prescription medications that they cannot afford (this is the best single source of information for prescription help that is available);  click here to go to their web site:  www.needymeds.com.

OG&E ELECTRIC SERVICES DELAYED PAYMENT AGREEMENT - 800-272-9741; offering special extended installment payment arrangements on past due electric bills. Call before shut-off date.

PALS (Prescription Assistance Line for Seniors) - 501-569-3505, 8 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday;  a hotline that helps Arkansas seniors find and apply for free or reduced-cost prescription medications.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION FORT SMITH OFFICE - 4933 Old Greenwood Rd., Ft. Smith, AR 72903;
479-646-7154 or 800-772-1213; to apply for Social Security, Medicare, lost card, change of address, spousal benefits or request handbook.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION POTEAU OFFICE - 110 Hulsey, Poteau, OK; 800-772-1213; to apply for Social Security, Medicare, lost card, change of address, spousal benefits or request handbook.

SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY - 800-433-8505; provides discount to their customers on basic telephone service if qualified. Income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here:  www.specialneedscenter.com

THE MEDICINE PROGRAM - P.O. Box 4182, Poplar Bluff, MO 63902; 573-778-1118; medical assistance by providing perscription medicine free of charge. You pay small fee for application processing. Serving only low income people without insurance.

AARP GRIEF & LOSS PROGRAM - 601 E Street NW, Washington, DC; 202-434-2260; providing support groups &
activities for widowed persons age 50+. To go to their web site click here: www.aarp.org/griefandloss

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE WEB SITE - an online resource for comprehensive information about Alzheimer's Disease:  go to
www.alzheimersdisease.com .

ARC for the RIVER VALLEY - advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities and works to improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire communities and influence public policy; 121 N. 6th Street in Fort Smith, AR 72901 or phone: (479) 783-5529; web address is www.thearchelps.org.

ARKANSAS ADVOCATES for NURSING HOME RESIDENTS - a group whose mission is "to protect and improve the quality of care for residents in nursing homes in Arkansas." This group provides newsletters and monthly meetings to educate nursing residents and their families and friends about the rights of residents and the laws and regulations intended to govern the operation of nursing homes.  Mailing address is 9901 Satterfield Drive, Little Rock,  AR  72205.  The telephone number is 501-225-4082.  To go to their web site click here:  www.ANNHR.org

ARKANSAS RADIO READING SERVICE FOR THE BLIND - broadcasts 24 hrs. a day and 7 days a week on the S.A.P. channels of AETN (channels 2, 6, 9, 13, 19);  readings are presented from many different newspapers,  including the Times Record, the Arkansas Democrat,  the New York Times, and the Wall St. Journal.

ARKANSAS TELEPHONE READER - a computer system that reads the Arkansas Democrat and the Arkansas Times by a combination of digitized and human speech;  to hear a demonstration call 501-852-5127 or 1-800-550-7633 and use the ID number 1777;
to apply for the service call 501-852-5125 or 1-800-645-8125;  for further information e-mail arkansas_blindnet@prodigy.net or visit the web site at pages.prodigy.com/blindnet/.

ARKANSAS USA LIFELINE - 800-464-7928; Free dialing assistance for Southwestern Bell customers that are visually impaired. Low income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here: www.swbell.com/billing

CAREGIVER INFORMATION WEB SITE - a web site developed by the Home Instead Senior Care Advisory Board that provides a broad range of information for caregivers,  including a caregivers stress assessment test;  the web site address for information is
www.caregiverstress.com.  The web site for the Home Instead Senior Care Advisory Board is www.homeinstead.com or call
888-484-5759.

CAREGIVERS ASSOCIATION (NATIONAL OFFICE)- an advocacy group that supports, empowers, educates, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for a chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved one. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of
different diagnoses, different relationships and different life stages to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers;
visit their web site at nfcacares.org.

CAREGIVERS RESOURCE CONNECTION (by AXA Foundation) - an information site for a broad range of topics relating to caregiver issues;  www.caregiving.org/content/fcrc.html.

ELDERCARE LOCATOR - a nationwide service that links older consumers and their families to local aging services; toll-free number is 800-677-1116; web site is www.eldercare.gov.

ELDERLY PHYSICAL FITNESS - an excellent resource for information on how older persons can remain or become physically fit is located on the web at www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa (click on "Physical Activity" when the home page comes up)..

FAITH IN ACTION - a group that trains and assists care-givers for Alzheimers patients and other
seniors (479-783-2022 or 479-783-2220).

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ADULT CARE CENTER, INC. - 2409 S. 56th St., #121, Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-484-7782;
providing elderly/disabled adult daycare, meals, supervision, activities for adults who cannot safely stay home alone. Fee based on
income. Arkansas Medicaid licensed; for more info visit www.foyadultdaycare.org.

NON-AMBULATORY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - 1101 Burnham Rd., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; toll free 866-779-0069 or 479-452-9494; non-profit agency offering non-emergency transportation for disabled in wheelchairs. $20 minimum charge, one way, within Ft. Smith city limits, outside Ft. Smith call for price.

OKLAHOMA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES IN-HOME SUPPORTS WAIVER PROGRAM - Serving Sequoyah County at 800-522-1075 & serving LeFlore county at 800-522-1086. Providing in-home support servies for developmentally disabled children ages 6-17 and adults ages 18 & older. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE - 479-648-1033; family or friends of disabled or handicapped meet to exchange ideas and /or equipment.  Call for times and locations of meetings.

REVERSE MORTGAGE - in recent months several older clients of the Clearinghouse have inquired about "Reverse Mortgages" which allows the homeowner to get cash while still living in the home,  with the lender being repaid through the sale of the home only when the homeowner moves out or dies;  detailed information about this type of mortgage can be found at www.aarp.org/revmort

SALLISAW KATS - 212 S. Elm, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 888-658-7970 or 918-775-7433; provides transportation to school, jobs, & shopping.  Also provides Sooner Ride to doctor visits. Call for fees, serving Sequoyah county.

SENIOR HEALTH - a National Institute of Health web site that focuses on health issues and the elderly;  go to nihseniorhealth.gov.

SENIOR WHEELS USA - 800-246-6010; Free electric wheelchairs for ages 65+ or disabled who cannot walk or propel manual wheelchair, if program qualifications are met.  No charge, no deposit.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION - 800-772-1213; contact for information on the location nearest you. To go to their web site click here: www.ssa.gov

SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY - 800-433-8505; Providing special telephone equipment for handicapped, call for catalog. When calling ask for "Special Needs Program". To go to their web site click here:  www.specialneedscenter.com

VISION USA - 800-766-4466; free eye exam for low income working families without eye care insurance.  Can sometimes provide eye glasses free or reduced. To go to their web site click here: www.aoa.org/visionusa/form.asp

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) - 401 N. 13th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-484-0979; free SEASONAL tax preparation & free training for income tax preparers. Locations in Ft. Smith, Mansfield, Lavaca, Greenwood.

C.A.R.E. NETWORK - 1800 S. "C" St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-494-7273; Arkansas statewide health care in facilities or home, nurses, aids, sitters, companions, needs assessment is free, fees based on income if no insurance. Accepts
Medicare, Medicaid & insurance.

C & H HEALTH CARE - 2703 N. Broadway, Poteau, OK; 888-297-7199 or 918-647-9241; skilled nursing, physical
therapy, home health care, companions, sitters, accepts Medicare & insurance. Fee based on income.

EASTERN OKLAHOMA HOME HEALTH SERVICES - 1301 Reynolds, Poteau, OK 74953; 800-828-6923 or
918-647-8233; providing health care professionals for at-home services. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Comp, or
private insurance. Fee based on income if no insurance.  Serving Oklahoma counties: LeFlore, Sequoyah, Haskell & Latimer.

ADULT ABUSE HOTLINE OF OKLAHOMA - 800-522-3511

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES HOTLINE - 800-482-8049; providing legal protection of elderly.

ARKANSAS PHARMACY ASSOCIATION HOTLINE - 501-372-5250; to register complaint or inquire about a pharmacy/pharmacist.

ARKANSAS STATE INSURANCE OFFICE - 800-224-6330; providing information on insurance companies, policies & regulations in Arkansas.

ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD HOTLINE - 501-296-1802; to register complaint of care provided in a
doctor's office & verify licensing and certification.

CHOICE HEALTHCARE - 888-442-3390; providing most durable medical equipment: wheelchairs, beds, diabetic shoes & more. No charges for ANY Medicare patient in western Ark & eastern OK., no income guidelines apply.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA ADULT ABUSE HOTLINE - Oklahoma City, OK;
800-522-3511; to report abuse to elderly, disabled or incapacitated adults. Serving Oklahoma residents. Services free to those qualifying.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OF OKLAHOMA - 800-522-1075; information on services for mentally retarded & other developmental disabilities, 24 hr phone.

DIAL-A-HEARING SCREENING TEST - 800-222-EARS

HEAR NOW FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR HEARING AIDS - 800-648-4327

HEARING AID HELPLINE - 800-521-5247

NATIONAL ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION - 800-283-7800; providing  free information on the latest medication & therapy.

NATIONAL EYECARE PROJECT OF EYE CARE AMERICA - P.O. Box 429098, San Francisco, CA 94142;
800-222-EYES (3937); providing comprehensive medical eye exam by local doctor, treating eye disease, does not provide eye glasses. Serving ages 65+. Services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.aao.org

NATIONAL INFORMATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES (offers free resource sheets for each state):  1-800-695-0285 or click here to go to their web site -- www.nichcy.org/states.htm

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP - 479-783-0829; meetings offer emotional support, resources & information.  Call for meeting times & locations. No charge for attending meetings.

NURSING HOME COMPLAINT HOTLINE - 501-682-8425;  to file a complaint on services provided in an Arkansas nursing home or residential care facility.

OKLAHOMA DISABILITY LAW CENTER - 2828 E 51 St., Suite 302, Tulsa, OK 74105; 800-226-5883 (V/TDD); provides free legal services to people with physical or mental disabilities. To go to their web site click here:
www.flash.net/~odlcokc

OKLAHOMA DEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE - 405-522-3908; to file a complaint of  quality of care or access to mental health services in Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA DEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE- 918-256-7841 ext 426; to file a complaint of abuse, neglect, or misconduct of mental health caregivers.

OKLAHOMA STATE INSURANCE DEPT. - Oklahoma City, OK; 405-521-2828 or 800-522-0071; providing information on insurance companies, policies & regulations in Oklahoma.

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE - 479-648-1033; family or friends of disabled or handicapped meet to exchange ideas and /or equipment.  Call for times and locations of meetings.

PROJECT COMPASSION - 1205 S. Albert Pike, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-2273; providing caregiver support services, nursing home visits, information & referral service, in-home and telephone support services. Serving 8 Arkansas counties.

SENIORS HEALTH INSURANCE & INFORMATION PROGRAM - 800-224-6330; insurance counseling, Medicare supplemental insurance companies & policies. Free service for all Arkansas residents.

SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING PROGRAM - 1-800-763-2828.

SENIOR WHEELS USA - 800-246-6010; Free electric wheelchairs for ages 65+ or disabled who cannot walk or propel manual wheelchair. No charge, no deposit.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION - 800-772-1213; contact for information on the location nearest you. To go to their web site click here: www.ssa.gov

STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN - 312 NE 28th St., Oklahoma City, OK; 405-521-6734 or 800-211-2116;
A long-term care ombudsman is a person who receives complaints from residents in long-term care facilities.  Serving Oklahoma residents. Services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org/aging

ABILITIES UNLIMITED - 815 N. "N" St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-5925; Sheltered workshop, education & employment training for disabled workers. No charge for physically or mentally disabled.

ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES - 1115 S. Waldron #207, Ft. Smith, AR 72903;479-452-7131; providing education/training for employment to people with mental or physical disabilities. Serving low income Arkansas residents.

ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND - 2600 Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205; 501-296-1810 or 800-362-4451;
orientation & mobility, occupational & speech therapy, general curriculum,residential & day program, deaf/blind program; serving Arkansas residents ages 2-21 yrs. All services are free.

ARKANSAS SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER - 1405 N. Pierce #101, Little Rock, AR 72207;
800-482-8437; providing information & referrals for parents of children not progressing normally. Serving ages birth thru 21 yrs. All services are free.

BOST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - 7701 S. Zero, Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-484-1632; offers sheltered
workshop training & classroom studies, living skills, serving physically & mentally disabled. To go to their web site click here: www.bost.org

KIDS FIRST - 616 S. 17th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-785-9091;  preschool class.  Serving disabled children. Fee based on income. To go to their web site click here: www.kids-first.cc

LEFLORE COUNTY WORK CENTER - 106 Rogers Av., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-3124; education/training, resource center, computers, for disabled of LeFlore & Haskell counties. All services free.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL - 800-844-0381; education, referrals, advocacy & support groups. Serving Arkansas residents. Call for meetings information. Services are free. To go to their web site click here:
www.nami-ar@nami.org

STEPPING STONE SCHOOL - 123 Thicksten, Alma, AR 72921; 479-632-3813; providing education for handicapped children ages 6 mo - 5 yrs, and adults ages 18 +.  Serving Crawford  county, all services are free.

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES HOTLINE - 800-482-8049; providing legal protection of elderly.

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 800-256-0671 or 918-456-0671, providing investigation of elderly abuse, & referral outreach. Must be of Indian heritage & be living in Indian country. To go to their web site click here: www.icw@cherokee.org

ATTORNEY GENERAL CONSUMER PROTECTION OF ARKANSAS - 323 Center St. #200, Little Rock, AR 72201;
501-682-2007 or 800-482-8982; assisting with consumer issues, elderly abuse, crime victims, Serving Arkansas residents. To go to their web site click here: www.ag.state.ar.us

ATTORNEY GENERAL CONSUMER PROTECTION OF OKLAHOMA - 405-521-2029; assists with consumer issues, elderly abuse, crime victims. Serving Oklahoma residents.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA ADULT ABUSE HOTLINE - Oklahoma City, OK;
800-522-3511; to report abuse to elderly, disabled or incapacitated adults. Serving Oklahoma residents. Services free to those
qualifying.

ELDERLY GUARDIANSHIP - information and links to resources concerning elderly guardianship
issues are available at this web site:  www.aarp.org/guardianship

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS REPRESENTATIVES,  to help find a local private attorney:  1-800-431-2804  or click here to go to their web site -- www.nosscr.org

OKLAHOMA DISABILITY LAW CENTER - 2828 E 51 St., Suite 302, Tulsa, OK 74105; 800-226-5883 (V/TDD); provides free legal services to people with physical or mental disabilities. To go to their web site click here:
www.flash.net/~odlcokc

STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN - 312 NE 28th St., Oklahoma City, OK; 405-521-6734 or 800-211-2116;
A long-term care ombudsman is a person who receives complaints from residents in long-term care facilities.  Serving Oklahoma residents. Services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org/aging

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) - 401 N. 13th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-484-0979; free SEASONAL tax preparation & free training for income tax preparers. Locations in Ft. Smith, Mansfield, Lavaca, Greenwood.

AARP - 1701 Centerview Dr. #205, Little Rock, AR 72201; 800-424-3410; Activities for elderly/senior citizens in local chapters,financial/medical discounts, Grandparents Information Ctr.; serving people age 50+.  To go to their web site click here:  www.aarp.org

ALMA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER - 401 Heather Lane, Alma, AR 72921; 479-632-4343;
Residential long term skilled nursing care, rehabilitation therapy, daily activities, outings, accepts Medicare, Medicaid &
private insurance. Fee based on income for residents without insurance.

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOC. OF WESTERN ARK. - 320 N. Greenwood, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-2022; providing information & support for families and caregivers of  Alzheimers patients. Group meetings in Fort Smith, Alma & Mena. Call for times & locations of meetings. To go to their web site click here: www.alzokar.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF ALMA - 133 Thickston, Alma, AR; 479-632-2121; elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals,hospice, senior activity centers, transportatin, housing assistance &
advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 201 N. 4th St., Ozark, AR 72949; 479-667-4870; elderly
services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals,hospice, senior activity centers,
transportatin, housing assistance & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF LOGAN COUNTY - 550 Heritate Dr., Booneville, AR 72927; 479-675-4234; elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals, hospice, senior activity centers,
housing assistance, transportation, & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF SCOTT COUNTY - 1325 Clyde Hawkins Dr., Waldron, AR 72958; 479-637-4795; elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals, hospice, senior activity centers, housing assistance, transportation & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF SEBASTIAN & CRAWFORD COUNTIES - 524 Garrison, Ft. Smith, AR 72902;
479-783-5550; elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals, hospice, senior
activity centers, housing assistance, transportation & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF SOUTH SEBASTIAN COUNTY - #42 Town Sq., Greenwood, AR; 479-996-7040;
elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals, hospice, senior activity center,
housing assistance, transportation & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here; www.agingwest.org

ARKANSAS CHAPTER ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION - 6213 Lee Av., Little Rock, AR 72205; 800-482-8858; support
groups, range of motion, aquatics class, information/education about arthritis. Most services are free, doctor's referral
required for therapy. To go to their web site click here: www.arthritis.org

ARKANSAS FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL CARE - P.O. Box 180001, Fort Smith, AR 72215; 800-272-5528 ext 3 or 479-649-8501; Monitoring quality of care provided to Medicare patients. Call to request newsletters or outreach materials.

ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOUNDATION, INC. - P.O. Box 56248, Little Rock, AR 72215; 501-221-3033 or 800-950-8233; Free non-emergency medical, dental, lab & prescription  services.  Serving uninsured, low income
Arkansas resident or resident alien. To go to their web site click here: www.aristotle.net/~ahcaf

C & H HEALTH CARE - 2703 N. Broadway, Poteau, OK; 888-297-7199 or 918-647-9241; skilled nursing, physical
therapy, home health care, companions, sitters, accepts Medicare & insurance. Fee based on income if no insurance. 
Serving Oklahoma counties: LeFlore, Sequoyah, Haskell & Latimer.

C.A.R.E. NETWORK - 1800 S. "C" St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-494-7273; Arkansas statewide health care in facilities or home, nurses, aids, sitters, companions, needs assessment is free, fees based on income if no insurance. Accepts
Medicare, Medicaid & insurance.

CHOICE HEALTHCARE - 888-442-3390; providing most durable medical equipment: wheelchairs, beds, diabetic shoes & more. No charges for ANY Medicare patient in western Ark & eastern OK., no income guidelines apply.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES OFFICE OF LONG TERM CARE -
P.O. Box 8058, Slot 404, Little Rock, AR 72203; 800-582-4887; enforcing federal & state regulations governing nursing homes, residential care facilities & ICF/MR facilities. Serving Arkansas residents. All services free.

DIAL-A-HEARING SCREENING TEST - 800-222-EARS

EASTERN OKLAHOMA HOME HEALTH SERVICES - 1301 Reynolds, Poteau, OK 74953; 800-828-6923 or
918-647-8233; providing health care professionals for at-home services. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Comp, or
private insurance.

HEAR NOW FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR HEARING AIDS - 800-648-4327

HEARING AID HELPLINE - 800-521-5247

NATIONAL ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION - 800-283-7800; providing  free information on the latest medication & therapy.

NATIONAL EYECARE PROJECT OF EYE CARE AMERICA - P.O. Box 429098, San Francisco, CA 94142;
800-222-EYES (3937); providing comprehensive medical eye exam by local doctor, treating eye disease, does not provide eye glasses. Serving ages 65+. Services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.aao.org

PALS (Prescription Assistance Line for Seniors) - 501-569-3505, 8 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday;  a hotline that helps Arkansas seniors find and apply for free or reduced-cost prescription medications.

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE - 479-648-1033; family or friends of disabled or handicapped meet to exchange ideas and /or equipment.  Call for times and locations of meetings.

SENIOR WHEELS USA - 800-246-6010; Free electric wheelchairs for ages 65+ or disabled who cannot walk or propel manual wheelchair. No charge, no deposit.

ST. EDWARD HOSPICE - 5401 Ellsworth, Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-314-1150 or 800-225-9743; offering medical, emotional, spiritual, psycho-social & support services for terminally ill and their families.  Serving Arkansas residents within 50 miles radius of Ft. Smith. Fee based on income for low income individuals without insurance.

STARS - 26110 Highway 45, Hackett, AR; 479-639-2401;  providing therapeutic horseback riding for physically & mentally challenged children, youth, adults & elderly. All services are free.

SUPERIOR SENIOR CARE - 115 N. 10th St., Suite A-108, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-1206; referral agency for non-skilled caregivers, including sitters & homemakers.

VISION USA - 800-766-4466; free eye exam for low income working families without eye care insurance.  Can sometimes provide eye glasses free or reduced. To go to their web site click here: www.aoa.org/visionusa/form.asp

For Arkansas:
ALMA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 248 E. Collum, Alma, AR; 479-632-3535; On-site meals, home delivered meals to shut-ins, sponsors Ms. Senior Arkansas Pageant. Serving age 60+.

BARLING SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 1300 Strozier Ln., Barling, AR; 479-452-1187; On-site meals, meals
delivered to shut-ins, serving age 60+.

BECKMAN SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 2100 N. 31st St., Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-785-0065; On-site meals, meals delivered to shut-ins, serving age 60+.

BOONEVILLE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 545 Heritage Dr., Booneville, AR 72927; 479-675-4851; on-site meals, meals delivered to shut-ins, local transportation, . Meals are $1.00, other services free. Serving south Logan county.

CEDARVILLE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 732 Pirates Way, Cedarville, AR; 479-474-5429; on-site meals, meals
delivered to shut-ins. Sponsor of Ms. Senior Arkansas Pageant, serving ages 60+

FORT SMITH SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER  - 2700 Cavanaugh Rd., Ft. Smith, AR 72908; 479-648-9970; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins; transportation.  Serving ages 60+. 

FRANKLIN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER OF CHARLESTON - 222 N. Vine, Charleston, AR; 479-965-2557;
on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, transportation, serving ages 60+. $1.00 donation for meals.

FRANKLIN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER OF OZARK - 324 N. 5th St., Ozark, AR; 479-667-4873; on-site and
home delivered meals,  transportation, serving ages 60+.  $1.00 donation for meals. 

GREENWOOD SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 203 Coker St., Greenwood, AR; 479-996-6581; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, transportation, serving age 60+.

HARTFORD SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER  - Corner of Broadway & Gwynn, Hartford, AR; 479-639-2816; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, transportation,  serving age 60+.

LAVACA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 104 S. Division St., Lavaca, AR; 479-674-5577; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins,  transportation,  serving 60+.

MANSFIELD SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 200 N. Sebascott Av., Mansfield, AR; 479-928-4429; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, transportation, serving Mansfield residents ages 60+.

MIDTOWN SENIOR NUTRITION CENTER - 1411 Rogers Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-1192; noon meals in-center & home delivered to shut-ins, transportation, serving ages 60+. Very small fee for meals.

MOUNTAINBURG SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - Mountainburg City Complex Bldg., Mountainburg, AR;
479-369-2643; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, sponsor of Ms. Senior Arkansas pageant. Serving Mountainburg residents ages 60+. .

MULBERRY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 29 Kirsey Parkway, Mulberry, AR; 479-997-1901; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins,  sponsor of Ms. Senior Arkansas Pageant. Serving ages 60+.

PARIS SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 331 S. First St., Paris, AR 72855; 479-963-3475; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, local transportation, serving north Logan county ages 60+. Meals $1.00 each.

RAY BAKER SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 3600 N. Albert Pike, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-0386; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins,  transportation,  serving ages 60+.

SCOTT COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. OF PARKS - Parks, AR; 479-577-2612; providing meals to senior citizens ages 60+.

SCOTT COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. OF WALDRON - Waldron, AR; 479-637-3538; providing meals to senior citizens ages 60+.

VAN BUREN SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 607 Knox, St., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-5378; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, sponsor of Ms. Senior Arkansas pageant. Serving age 60+

For Oklahoma:
ARKOMA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 615 Poteau St., Arkoma, OK; 918-875-3008; transportation, providing meals to senior citizens,dinner & dance on Saturday evenings. Meals served 3 times week, accepts small donation for meals. Serving Arkoma & Ft. Smith area age 55+.

CHOCTAW NATION NUTRITION & SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - Railroad & Dallas Streets, Talihina, OK;
918-567-3916; providing home delivered meals to shut-ins, on-site meals served Mon. thru Fri. at noon. Ages 60+ is 50 cent donation & ages 55-60 is $2.75 donation for lunch. Serving Talihina area.

MELVIN TAYLOR NUTRITION CENTER - 500 Twyman Park Dr., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-8178; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, local transportation, serving Poteau, Monday-Friday, ages 60+.

MULDROW SENIOR CITIZENS & NUTRITION CENTER - 303 Northwest First, Muldrow, OK 74948; 918-427-6666; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, transportation ,serving Muldrow residents ages 60+, Monday - Friday.

PANAMA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 411 Main St., Panama, OK 74951; 918-963-4346 or 918-963-2255; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, transportation,  Monday - Friday, serving ages 60+, small charge for meals.

ROLAND NUTRITION CENTER & SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 805 S. Roland Rd., Roland, OK; 918-427-6843; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, serving Roland residents ages 60+.  $1.00 donation for meal is appreciated.

SPIRO NUTRITION CENTER - 105 NE 6th St., Spiro, OK; 918-962-3702; meals served daily at 11:20, home delivered meals to shut-ins. Open Monday-Friday, 8am to 1 pm.

OKLAHOMA VETERANS CENTER - End of Hwy 63A, Talihina, OK; 918-567-2251; long term nursing care facility for vets only.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL - 1100 N. College, Fayetteville, AR 72730; 800-691-8387 or 501-443-4301; medical services for veterans. To go to their web site click here: www.va.gov\sta\guide

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION REGIONAL OFFICE - Little Rock, AR; 800-827-1000; offering information on all Veterans benefits.  Available to veterans and their families.

VETERANS MEDICAL CENTER VA HOSPITAL - 4300 W. 7th St., Little Rock, AR 72205; 501-257-1000; medical services for veterans.

VETERANS MEDICAL CLINIC - medical services for veterans. 1500 Dodson Ave., Ft. Smith.  479-709-6850.  Appointments must be made by phone.  No walk-ins.

VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE - 300 Main St., Van Buren, Ar 72956; 479-471-3200; assisting Veterans and their families with filing benefits claims.

VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE - Bldg. 1089, 4th Av., Ft. Chaffee, Barling, AR 72923; 479-782-3421; assisting Veterans & their families with filing benefits claims. To go to their web site click here: www.sebastiancountyonline.com

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