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AARP Oklahoma
All the news that matters for 50+ Oklahomans
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.
Help your Oklahoma neighbors through tax season
AARP Oklahoma is looking for our next State President – the top volunteer position that helps provide high-level strategic advice, oversees the Executive Council and diverse volunteer corps, and advocates on behalf of people ages 50 plus. If you are an experienced leader who has a strong knowledge of our state’s demographics and political environment, this position is for you.
To support counties, cities, towns, villages, and rural areas in those efforts, AARP has released a free resource guide, "The American Rescue Plan Act and Older Adults: Opportunities and Resources for Local Leaders."
AARP Oklahoma has announced three local organizations will receive 2021 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of national grantees to date with $3.2 million awarded among 244 organizations. Grantees will implement quick-action projects to promote livable communities by improving housing, transportation, public spaces, civic engagement, and connection with family, friends, and neighbors, emphasizing the needs of the 50-plus population.
Is your 65th birthday coming up? You know what that means: It’s time to prepare for Medicare. Get ahead of the game with answers from our free webinar on Medicare, including when to enroll, what’s covered and where to find help along the way.
AARP Launches National Campaign Urging More Support for Family Caregivers, Passage of Bipartisan Credit for Caring Act
Following the devastating February winter storm, AARP Oklahoma is working to prevent utility price hikes for residents.
Safely shred personal documents at the AARP Oklahoma drive-thru shred event. No registration needed.
Dr. Eliza Chakravarty with the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation answers your medical questions about coronavirus, COVID-19 and vaccinations.
New laws supported by AARP will improve the lives of older Oklahomans
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