AARP Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) which oversees Oklahoma State Parks are proud to announce the grand opening of the 18th Heart Healthy Trail, located at Quartz Mountain State Park near Lone Wolf. And, make plans for your First Day Hike at one of 14 Oklahoma State Parks.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of AARP Oklahoma Executive Council Member Tom Anderson on Friday, November 7, after a battle with cancer.
Start the new year on the right foot with AARP Oklahoma-sponsored First Day Hikes at 14 Oklahoma state parks on New Year’s Day. This nationwide tradition, launched by state park systems, encourages people to begin the year with healthy outdoor activities and to keep the momentum going all year long.
The 17th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors celebrated 49 Native American elders from 23 Oklahoma tribal nations for their achievements, community service, and impact. Since 2009, AARP Oklahoma has recognized over 800 Native American elders from the state's 39 tribal nations.
AARP Oklahoma is accepting nominations for its ninth annual Indian Elder Honors program, celebrating 50 individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to their community, family, tribe and nation.
Oklahoma weather can be dangerous and can quickly turn deadly. To keep you and those you love safe, we've put together the following resources from our friends at News on 6 and News 9.
HB 1913 would create a new predatory loan, similar to a payday or signature loan, with an annual percentage rate of 204% and AARP Oklahoma is opposed to the proposed predatory loan.
AARP Oklahoma is hosting three shredding events to help residents safely dispose of outdated documents such as bank statements, tax forms and medical bills.
Combating fraud is a priority for AARP Oklahoma, which represents approximately 400,000 members age 50-plus throughout Oklahoma. In a 2015 report, AARP found the total number of identity thefts, frauds and other consumer complaints in Oklahoma was 24,002. Identity thieves routinely search through dumpsters and trash cans, looking to find confidential information. One way to keep your identity safe is to shred documents containing personal information. This includes bank and credit card statements, tax forms, and medical bills.
Thank you for participating in today's tele-town hall with AARP OK State Director Sean Voskuhl and special guest Toni Pratt-Reid, president of the Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners.
AARP Oklahoma is hosting a tele-town hall on Tuesday, March 21 at 10am CST. The tele-town hall will focus on House Bill 1013 which gives nurse practitioners more authority to heal. HB1013 increases Oklahomans’ access to health care, take steps toward addressing the shortage of primary health care providers, and supports the 524,000 caregivers in our state.
AARP OK is thinking of our friends, neighbors and AARP members in northwestern Oklahoma who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires. During times like this this, we either want to help or need some help.