September is National Preparedness Month

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September marks the observance of National Preparedness Month. It is a time to prepare yourself and those in your care for emergencies and disasters.  Whether you are an older adult, an individual with a disability, or a family member caring for a loved one with functional needs; each person's needs and abilities are unique. By evaluating your own personal needs and making an emergency plan, you can be better prepared for any situation. Older people, people with Alzheimer’s or dementia, and people with disabilities can avoid a lot of hassles and stress in times of emergency by having a good plan in place. For detailed information, contact ASCOG ombudsman supervisors Ruben Sotelo, direct: 580-736-7975, sote_ru@ascog.org, or Darin Terry, direct: 580-736-7974, terr_da@ascog.org, toll free: 1-800-658-1466.

ASCOG To Hold Senior Day

The Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments (ASCOG) will host the annual ASCOG Senior Day on Thursday, September 24 at the Stephens County Fair Grounds beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Individuals 60 or older who live in Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Jefferson, McClain, Stephens and Tillman counties are invited to attend. 

There will be a FREE lunch, wellness checks, massages, educational seminars, door prizes, Bingo, a scavenger hunt, and much, much more. 

Attendees will be able to view the art, crafts, poetry, photography and quilts that have been submitted for judging.  The ASCOG Spelling Bee contest will be held and attendees will have the opportunity to watch the contest.

For information and contest entry forms, please contact Allison Everett, ASCOG Area Agency on Aging, 1-800-658-1466, ext. 223 or (580)736-7983 or email ever_al@ascog.org.