AARP Oklahoma

More than 524,000 Oklahomans care for older parents, spouses and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes and communities. These unpaid family caregivers provide 488 million hours of care valued at a staggering six billion dollars annually, according to AARP Oklahoma, the nonprofit and nonpartisan advocacy organization for Americans 50 and older.

Did you know Oklahoma ranks among the worst of states surveyed in the quality of care provided in nursing homes? Join us for a telephone town hall to find out how you can help improve the lives of many of Oklahoma’s most frail and vulnerable. Also, learn about options available to you and your loved ones to remain living independently in your own homes for as long as possible.

We have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving including the amazing AARP Oklahoma volunteers who do such important work and serve others

Veterans protected our country with sacrifice and service. Now, AARP is working to protect veterans from scams that target veterans and their guaranteed benefits.

As a veteran, you protected our country with your service. Now, let us help you protect yourself from scams that target veterans and your guaranteed benefits.

The 2018 AARP Oklahoma Andrus Award for Community Service was presented to Jerry Baxter of Oklahoma City during AARP’s Volunteer Celebration and Andrus Award luncheon in Oklahoma City on November 1, 2018.

AARP Oklahoma is a proud supporter of the 2018 Tulsa Veterans Day parade on Nov. 12. This parade, which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary, is one of the largest Veterans Day parades in the country. Join AARP and 5,000 Oklahomans for the 100th celebration of the honor, service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans.

More than half a million Oklahomans fulfill the vital role of family caregiver. They perform medical tasks, prepare meals and care for loved ones. While caring for a loved one can a rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging. In an effort to support family caregivers, AARP Oklahoma and area providers are hosting the Oklahoma Caregivers Conference at OU-Tulsa, 4502 East 41st Street, on November 28, 2018. The conference is free and open to the public, although registration is required.

AARP Oklahoma presented a $3,000 honorary grant check today to Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service to support OSU’s rural broadband outreach program.

A new law will help ensure that hospitals are providing caregivers the assistance they need so patients can receive proper treatment when they go home.