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.
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.
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.
AARP Oklahoma's 2024 Andrus Awards and Volunteer Celebration virtually honored Oklahomans aged 50-plus for their dedicated volunteer work across the state. The Andrus Award for Community Service is named in honor of AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus and is the highest honor presented by AARP.
The 2024 grant from AARP Oklahoma for OSU's hot spot program brings the number of rural libraries now involved in the program to 33. The three communities added this year are Bristow, Yale, and Shattuck.
Join AARP Oklahoma at Senior Day at the Capitol on March 3. You'll have the opportunity to meet your lawmakers and share your views on important legislation.
The 16th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors celebrated 48 Native American elders from 17 Oklahoma tribal nations for their achievements, community service, and impact. Since 2009, AARP Oklahoma has recognized over 700 Native American elders from the state's 39 tribal nations.
Don’t miss out on a magical afternoon! Join AARP Oklahoma for a free screening of “Wicked” and experience the enchanting tale of Elphaba and Glinda’s extraordinary friendship and their life-changing encounter with the Wizard of Oz.
Firefighters are continuing to battle wildfires across Oklahoma, threatening homes, farms and businesses and forcing evacuations. Track the latest wildfires and red flag warnings with the Oklahoma wildfire and smoke map that is updated hourly.