Safe, Stable & Supported: Addressing Oklahoma’s Senior Housing Gap Brings Leaders Together for Meaningful Conversation

On Tuesday, Housing For Communities welcomed housing professionals, healthcare leaders, advocates, developers, nonprofits, government agencies, and community partners from across the state for Safe, Stable & Supported: Addressing Oklahoma’s Senior Housing Gap at Metro Tech OKC.

The event focused on one of Oklahoma’s growing challenges — ensuring older adults have access to safe, affordable, accessible, and supportive housing options as the state’s population continues to age.

According to data shared from the Oklahoma Center for Geroscience and Healthy Aging at OU and Oklahoma Human Services, Oklahoma seniors are projected to outnumber children within the next ten years, while the state’s senior population is expected to increase by 21%. These trends highlight the increasing importance of collaboration, planning, and investment in housing and supportive services for older adults across Oklahoma.

Throughout the day, attendees participated in presentations and panel discussions covering topics such as:

• Aging in place and accessibility

• Senior housing development and rehabilitation

• Supportive housing and healthcare partnerships

• Housing policy and community planning

• Financing strategies and funding opportunities

• Innovative housing models and community collaboration

The event created space for professionals from multiple sectors to share ideas, discuss challenges, and explore practical solutions that support aging with dignity, independence, and stability.

Housing For Communities extends a sincere thank you to all speakers, panelists, attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors who contributed their time, expertise, and support to make the event successful.

Thank You to Our Exhibitors & Partners

• FHLB Topeka

• OK DHS

• Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General

• BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma

• Gorman Management Company

• Aging Our Way

• OK Alliance on Aging

• Golden Move Experts

• Housing Forward

• A to Z Inspections

• Oklahoma County Clerk

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We appreciate everyone who participated in these important conversations and helped strengthen collaboration around Oklahoma’s growing senior housing needs.

To learn more about the event and access resources, visit:Housing For Communities Senior Housing Event