Caregiving

Our Special Online Sessions Can Help You Balance Them

As wildfires continue to move across the western portion of our state, AARP Oklahoma stands in solidarity with our friends and neighbors impacted, as well as the first responders working tirelessly to fight the fires.

Our online Q&A sessions can help you keep your loved one secure.

With the 2018 legislative session under way, AARP Oklahoma is pressing for bills related to caregiving, prescription drugs and assisted living facilities.

Join two live webinars to find out how to identify and react to changes in your loved one’s behavior

Tips for avoiding hypothermia and resources for assistance paying utility bills

A new state law, which takes effect Nov. 1, aims to expand the number of places across the state that connect family caregivers with local resources. The Oklahoma Caregiver Support Act directs the state Department of Human Services to work with community groups to improve access to caregiver services in low, middle and high income areas. Schools and city and county facilities will provide information, counseling, training and in some cases vouchers to help caregivers.

Make sure financial planning is part of your plan. Join AARP’s Jean Accius and OSU Extension Services for October’s live Q&A discussion as we talk about all of the decisions that come with managing the finances of a loved one. Even if your loved one lives at home, you need to know about their finances, accounts and obligations. We’ll review issues like when you need legal authority, the types of medical legal documents, estate planning, and other tips for managing financial accounts for your family member or loved one. We’ll also answer whether you can get paid for being a family caregiver. You won’t want to miss this informative discussion. Dinner and workshop are FREE. Register today!

Join AARP OK for a free family caregiving event in Shawnee on Friday, October 27, 2017. Get the important information and support you need in a relaxing, interactive environment.

Join AARP Oklahoma for the 2017 Sandwich Generation conference, held at the University of Central Oklahoma Nigh University Center on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. This informative event is tailored to provide resources to the “Sandwich Generation,” which is now caring for both children and aging family members, while simultaneously striving to meet the needs of their employer, spouse, community and more.