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. Register here!
As federal SNAP benefits face potential suspension, thousands of Oklahomans, especially older adults, are wondering how they will put food on the table. But across the state, a network of food banks, tribal nations, and local organizations is stepping up to fill the gap.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Identity theft, investment fraud and scams rob millions of Americans of their hard-earned money. Sign up today to receive your free Fraud Watch Network kit from AARP Oklahoma and the AARP Fraud Watch Network.
AARP Oklahoma has partnered with the online newspaper NonDoc.com and other entities to host a debate between the candidates for the 5 th congressional district, Congressman Steve Russell and Challenger Kendra Horn. The 5 th district covers most of Oklahoma County, Pottawatomie County and Seminole County.
AARP Oklahoma hosted a series of tele-forum town halls with our state’s nominees for Oklahoma governor. Kevin Stitt, Drew Edmondson and Chris Powell answered your questions about where they stand on the issues of nursing home reform, the high cost of prescription drugs and supporting our unpaid family caregivers.
Join us for a series of tele-forum town halls with our state’s nominees for Oklahoma governor. The November elections are just around the corner and you can hear from the candidates directly on where they stand on the issues of nursing home reform, retirement savings, the high cost of prescription drugs and supporting our unpaid family caregivers. Plus, we will be taking your questions during each of these hour-long events so don’t miss out on this opportunity to let your voices be heard.
One by one, the names and accomplishments of 50 Indian Elders were shared with an audience of more than 800 at AARP Oklahoma’s 10 th Annual Indian Elder Honors celebration at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. As the distinguished honorees were announced, they stood to applause, and a medallion was presented to each honoree.
Data breaches are now so commonplace that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. But even if your personal information is out there, you can protect your identity with these simple but important steps.
Our grandparents are often among the most important people in our lives. As we celebrate them on September 9, know that they are at risk of the “grandparent scam.” Here’s how grandparents are targeted.