Haljean Gillispie and Jalmer “Bo” Fallon represent ASCOG’s Silver Haired Legislators in a bill written by Gillispie and carried by Senator Paul Scott and Representative Brad Boles. Senate Bill 990 was signed into law by Governor Stitt and prevents Medicare Supplement plans from increasing premiums more often than once per year except under specific circumstances. Photo – Trish Emig, Esther Houser, Senator Paul Scott, Representative Brad Boles, Haljean Gillispie and Bo Fallon stand behind Governor Stitt for signature of Senate Bill 990.
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November is Family Caregiver Month
President Obama has declared November “National Family Caregivers Month, 2015.” ASCOG Area Agency on Aging has partnered with MaddieLuke Support Services to provide caregiver services to those caring for loved ones in the ASCOG planning and services area. Our services included intake screening and access to services, respite services and support groups. For more information, contact Bethany Sullivan at 580.736.7036 or you can call the Oklahoma Senior Information Line at 1.800.211.2116. Older Americans Act services are available for adults of any age who are caring for seniors aged 60 and older, or for seniors aged 55 and older who are caring for relative children. ASCOG serves older adults in Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Jefferson,…