Safe, Stable, and Supported: Addressing Oklahoma’s Senior Housing Gap
📅 May 19, 2026
📍 Metro Tech, Oklahoma City + Virtual Access
Welcome to the official event page for attendees. Below you’ll find the full agenda, presentation materials, and important documents for the day.
CE Credits Available (Will need to sign in and out at registration table to receive credit):
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5 Hours Social Work CEUs (Approved)
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Approved for 5 Hours Real Estate CE
OREC Course #3005508 (Elective) -
Also approved for: LPC, LMFT, LADC, CADC, LCSW & CM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration & Networking
Check in, enjoy light breakfast and refreshments, and connect with fellow attendees. Explore interactive data maps and visuals highlighting Oklahoma’s housing landscape.
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Opening Remarks + Keynote Address
Speaker: Josh Hodges, Chief Customer Officer, National Council on Aging
Bringing a national perspective on aging trends, housing challenges, and community-driven solutions.
10:40 – 11:40 AM
Data and Research – Framing the Aging Issue
Overview of key data and research on aging, including housing needs, demographic trends, affordability challenges, health and mobility factors, and service gaps.
Panelists: Jacob Stover, OK DHS); Eileen Bradshaw, Life Senior Services; Kelly Cook, Regional Tribal Association
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Shaping Senior Housing Policy – Luncheon Discussion
Discussion on how policy decisions impact housing availability, including zoning, missing-middle housing, accessory dwelling units, and practical strategies to support aging populations.
Panelists: Tyler Parrette, Housing Forward; Josh Hodges, National Council on Aging; Greg Clark, City of Norman
1:15 – 2:00 PM
Home Modification and Accessibility for Aging in Place
Strategies for helping older adults remain safely housed through home modifications, accessibility standards, and funding options.
Panelists: Kendra Orcutt, Home Mods OK; Jack Werner, A to Z Inspections; Bobby Yandell Choctaw Housing Authority, Karl Selman, Community Living with OHS/DHS; and David Ward, Oklahoma Health Care Authority
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Financing Strategies for Senior Housing Development and Rehabilitation
Explore how projects are structured, how funding sources are combined, and how organizations navigate real-world challenges in developing and preserving senior housing.
Panelists: Jesse Grandstaff , AHP Owner Occupied Rehab; Eileen Bradshaw, LIFE Senior Services; Suzy Sharp, Cohousing Heartwood Commons; and Nancy Bainbridge, Director of Tribal Banking
