The AARP Andrus Award for Community Service is an annual awards program developed to honor individuals whose service is a unique and valuable contribution to society.
The free expo attracts thousands of guests every year and features speakers, interactive activities, health screenings, live entertainment, raffles, and games. Outside, hundreds of people participate in the drive-thru shred event.
Join a free virtual AARP HomeFit workshop on July 15 at 10 a.m. to learn practical tips and strategies for transforming your residence into a lifelong home.
AARP Oklahoma grants eight Community Challenge awards to assist residents of all ages, particularly older adults, in enhancing their living experiences, mobility, and connections within their neighborhoods.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff, FBI, Oklahoma Insurance Department, and AARP Oklahoma are hosting the third annual Fraud Prevention Conference series on June 13, 20, and 27, with a drive-thru shred event on June 20. The seminars will cover various fraud prevention topics and feature experts discussing emerging scams targeting the 50-plus population.
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.
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.
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.