AARP Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) which oversees Oklahoma State Parks are proud to announce the grand opening of the 18th Heart Healthy Trail, located at Quartz Mountain State Park near Lone Wolf. The latest addition to the Heart Healthy trail system offers a fully accessible, paved path designed to encourage outdoor activity for people of all ages and abilities.
The 17th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors celebrated 49 Native American elders from 23 Oklahoma tribal nations for their achievements, community service, and impact. Since 2009, AARP Oklahoma has recognized over 800 Native American elders from the state's 39 tribal nations.
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.
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.
Without congressional action, the Social Security trust funds will be depleted in the coming years. But Oklahomans can encourage their elected leaders to make strengthening the program a priority.
More than half a million Oklahoma residents could see their monthly electricity bills rise under a proposed rate increase by the Public Service Company of Oklahoma.
The event offers a visual representation of the real meaning behind Memorial Day - a formation of empty boots donning ID tags and American flags representing fallen heroes' individual lives.