3m

About Elders Services

Chickasaw Nation Citizen Benefits

• Citizen Services

The Chickasaw Nation’s elders programs play a critical role in improving the quality of life for some of the Nation’s most treasured citizens.

2m 30s

Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Chickasaw Nation Citizen Benefits

• Citizen Services

The Chickasaw Nation provides senior citizens with access to healthy food through the Seniors Farmers' Market and Winter Fruit and Vegetable Program.

2m 30s

Native American Caregiver Program

Chickasaw Nation Citizen Benefits

• Citizen Services

The Native American Caregiver Program assists families who are caring for an older relative with a chronic illness or disability.

2m

Medical Alert Program

Chickasaw Nation Citizen Benefits

• Citizen Services

As Chickasaw elders grow older and become homebound, the Medical Alert Program provides peace of mind for family members worried about their safety.

2m 30s

Senior Artist Workshop

Chickasaw Nation Citizen Benefits

• Citizen Services

Chickasaw elders can express themselves and make new friends through the Senior Artist Workshop program.

1m 30s

Chickasaw Senior Golf Academy

Chickasaw Nation Citizen Benefits

• Citizen Services

The Chickasaw Senior Golf Academy encourages citizens age 55 and older to hit the links and practice their skills at the WinStar Golf Course.

2m

Chickasaw Nation Transportation Services

Angie Gilliam, Director of Transportation Services

• Citizen Services

The Chickasaw Nation’s Transportation Services program assists citizens who need help getting to various appointments.

1m

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Home Maintenance

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

Home should be a place of warmth and safety for elders, so assistance for minor repairs and winter firewood is available.

30s

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Chore Services

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

The Division on Aging created a program to offer that extra assistance for chores the elder is not able to manage on his or her own.

2m

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Elder Veterans' Trip to Washington, D.C.

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

Their journey of service to our country comes full circle as our American heroes are recognized with a trip to the Nation's capital.

30s

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Caregiver Assistance Program

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

At some point in your life, this program will probably apply to you.

30s

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Burial Assistance Supplemental Program

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

If private funeral and burial benefits do not cover all costs, additional tribal benefits may be available.

1m

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Assisted Living Benefit Program

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

Services are available to allow elders to live independently as long as possible in an assisted living center.

30s

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Senior Nutrition Program

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

Karen Cook describes how the senior nutrition program enhances the quality of life for all American Indians who qualify for the service.

1m

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Wisdom Walkers

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

The premise of Wisdom Walkers is simple: to increase physical activity among seniors at the centers.

1m 30s

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Centers Provide More Than Meals

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

Friendship and activity await American Indian elders through the Division on Aging.

1m

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Wii Bowling Tournaments

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

Seniors master new technology and have a ball with this video game.

30s

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Activities at Centers

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

The senior centers have something for everyone — food, friendship and family.

30s

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Veterans' Jackets

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

A special tribute for Chickasaw veterans is available through the Division on Aging.

1m

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Honoring Chickasaw Veterans

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

Service and sacrifice for our country are recognized for our Chickasaw elder veterans.

1m

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Holidays at the Center

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

While friends and fun are available every day at the senior centers, the holidays bring parties, programs and new reasons to celebrate life.

30s

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Annual Elders Conference

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator

• Citizen Services

Karen Cook describes how the Annual Chickasaw Elders Conference began.

3m 30s

Warrior Society

Chickasaw Nation Citizen Benefits

• Citizen Services

The Warrior Society honors our Chickasaw servicemen and women who carry on their ancestors' fierce bravery.