AARP Oklahoma

Clinton resident Donald Miller’s dedication to helping make life better for others was recognized as he was named the recipient of the 2016 AARP Oklahoma Andrus Award for Community Service. The award – the highest honor given by AARP – was presented at a luncheon held in Oklahoma City. Miller was one of four nominees for the honor.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax-filing help to those who need it most and Oklahoma is recruiting new volunteers.

Guess what PSO customers… you said #No2PSO and the Corporation Commission listened! PSO asked for $130 million rate increase, but the Corporation Commission said no and, instead, agreed to a $14 million increase. You raised your voice and the Corporation Commission listened. Plus, since you’ve been paying $75 million in PSO interim rates since January, you will now be eligible for a refund. AARP Oklahoma is proud to fight for affordable utilities and for you!

Holidays have always been full of family fun for us, but I’ve also used them as a time to observe how my parents are doing on their own and talk about changes. It can be tough, creating a celebratory mood while also dealing with serious family issues, such as driving, personal care, and finances. Here are my top tips for successful conversation.

In the “how low can you go” category, scammers often target veterans – either in direct scams offering bogus services, or in charity scams that closely mimic the names of legitimate organizations helping veterans and military families. Warn your loved ones of these top tricks:

Election day is drawing near and you have to be prepared...

Right now, there are an estimated 524,000 family caregivers in Oklahoma providing 488 million hours of care. That equals about $6 billion in unpaid care annually for older parents, spouses and other loved ones to help them stay at home—and out of costly institutions. That's why AARP Oklahoma fights for commonsense solutions to give our caregivers support, resources, training and more.

Two new state laws are expected to improve access to health care, reduce medical costs and better support family caregivers. Backed by AARP Oklahoma, both measures take effect this month.

Two new state laws, which are expected to improve access to health care, reduce medical costs and better support family caregivers, take effect today, November 1, 2016.

It was a game day for the books! AARP OK partnered with Oklahoma State University Athletics to host a pregame tailgate party steps away from the entrance to T. Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Hundreds of people visited the AARP OK tailgate as AARP volunteers gave away 1500 OSU/ AARP OK branded rally rags, dozens of AARP t-shirts, pens and lip balm.Cowboys fans enjoyed complimentary food and drink at our tailgate tent and shared their views about Social Security at the Take A Stand listening post.