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AARP Oklahoma commends the reintroduction of the Credit for Caring Act, legislation that would provide financial relief to eligible working family caregivers. The bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, offers up to a $5,000 nonrefundable federal tax credit to help offset caregiving expenses. It addresses the significant personal and financial sacrifices caregivers make to support their loved ones. On average, family caregivers spend over $7,200 annually—26% of their income—on out-of-pocket expenses.
The Senior Planet program provides digital literacy training to older adults and empowers people to embrace opportunities to reshape their lives.
Join us at Guthrie Green in Tulsa for 18 sound bath and guided meditation events to nurture your mind and body throughout the year.
AARP Oklahoma is hosting an interactive telephone town hall on April 16 at 10 a.m. CST. The town hall will discuss the latest frauds and scams and share free resources from the AARP Fraud Watch Network.
The new Caring for Caregivers Eligibility Tool walks family caregivers in Oklahoma through five questions to determine if they qualify for the family caregiver tax credit.
American Indians and Alaska Natives report experiencing a wide range of financial scams, with older adults being particularly vulnerable.
Join AARP Oklahoma, Security National Bank of Enid and The Enid News & Eagle for a free drive-thru shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon.
Active-duty military and veterans lost more than $414 million to fraud and scams in 2022, up from $267 million in 2021 (a 55% increase), according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Learn how to protect yourself against online criminals at a free AARP fraud prevention seminar in Oklahoma City on Friday, July 28.
Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; diversity, equity and inclusion; and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and older.
Summers in Oklahoma are scorchers. As the hot-weather season hits, people need to be more careful than ever to stay cool and avoid overheating and illness, particularly as they get older.
Winds clocked near 100 mph and caused widespread power outages and significant damage to homes and businesses in the Tulsa region.
AARP is accepting nominations for its 2023 Oklahoma Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Oklahomans whose service is a unique and valuable contribution to society.
Oklahoma will be the first state in the nation to adopt an expansive caregiver tax credit after the Caring for Caregivers Act became law in June 2023. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.
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