AARP Oklahoma and local partner organizations are inviting caregivers to attend the 2025 Oklahoma Family Caregiver Conference on November 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register here!
As federal SNAP benefits face potential suspension, thousands of Oklahomans, especially older adults, are wondering how they will put food on the table. But across the state, a network of food banks, tribal nations, and local organizations is stepping up to fill the gap.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Identity theft, investment fraud and scams rob millions of Americans of their hard-earned money. Sign up today to receive your free Fraud Watch Network kit from AARP Oklahoma and the AARP Fraud Watch Network.
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.