AARP Oklahoma

One by one, the names and accomplishments of 50 Indian Elders were shared with an audience of more than 800 at AARP Oklahoma’s 9 th Annual Indian Elder Honors celebration at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. As the distinguished honorees were announced, they stood to applause, and a medallion was presented to each honoree.

More than 545,000 Oklahomans could see their electric bills increase an average of $14 a month if regulators approve a $156 million rate hike proposed by the Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO). The utility said it needs to recover more than $625 million already spent on infrastructure and equipment, including about 530,000 smart meters.

Join AARP’s Jean Accius and OSU Extension Services for a live Q&A session as we discuss Medicare basics such as eligibility, enrollment and what is covered in each part of your plan. We’ll talk about how to find care and maximize your benefits. We’ll also review Social Security basics like how to enroll and when to claim your benefits for maximum value. Plus, we’ll show you how to calculate your social security benefits and also review special rules just for caregivers. If you want to learn more about these complex topics, or you have additional questions of your own, don’t miss this session.

AARP Oklahoma announces The City of Shawnee winner of the AARP Community Challenge, aiming to create positive local change and improve quality of life at the community-level. With AARP funds of $9936.00, The City of Shawnee will install a traffic circle located at the intersection of West Burns Street and North Chapman Avenue to create traffic calming measures and improve safety for pedestrians, bikers, and vehicular traffic alike.

One day. Six locations. 75 volunteers. Thousands of Oklahomans served.

Join AARP OK as News on 6 Anchor Lori Fullbright presents a free Cons, Frauds & Scams Safety Seminar on September 19, 2017 at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center Zarrow Campus, Barbara and Dave Sylvan Auditorium, 2021 E 71st St, Tulsa.

A new web page developed by AARP Oklahoma and News on 6 points the way to resources that can help family caregivers in the northeastern part of the state.

Join AARP Oklahoma at the Tulsa World’s 2017 Senior Living Expo August 26, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Renaissance Hotel, 6808 S 107th E Ave, Tulsa. This free event will include free health screenings, informative seminars to help you plan and live well, as well as shopping and entertainment. Join AARP Oklahoma Fraud Fighter Wayne Blackmon for a special 30-minute seminar at 10:15 a.m on how to spot and avoid identity theft and fraud so you can protect yourself and your family. We’ll also offer helpful information on family caregiving resources.

This year you have not one, not two, not three, but four volunteer opportunities for AARP’s Day of Service on Monday, September 11, 2017. Join us in McAlester, Oklahoma City, Shawnee or Tulsa as we roll up our sleeves to participate in local community service projects. AARP staff and volunteers will be volunteering at the local food banks in Oklahoma City, Shawnee and Tulsa. In McAlester, volunteers will assemble backpacks with food for children needing nutritional snacks on the weekends.

Tulsa, Okla. -- As a part of AARP’s “I Heart Caregivers” initiative to support family caregivers who help make it possible for older Americans and other loved ones to live independently at home, AARP Oklahoma has launched a series of local resources to support family caregivers and those in their care.