AARP Oklahoma is hosting an interactive town hall focused on the latest updates to Medicare and Social Security on October 9 at 10 a.m. During the interactive town hall, the panelists will cover key topics
Oklahoma has enacted the Elder Exploitation and Abuse Act, a groundbreaking law aimed at protecting vulnerable adults from financial, physical, and emotional abuse. Effective November 1, 2025, this legislation empowers victims and their legal representatives to pursue civil claims against abusers, including caretakers. The law allows for the recovery of punitive damages, attorney fees, and court-ordered access to records.
To support the more than 490,000 family caregivers across Oklahoma, 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.
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.
Find out how AARP Oklahoma is intervening to ensure Oklahomans have affordable and reliable utilities and what the February winter storm will cost you.