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All the news that matters for 50+ Oklahomans
AARP Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD), which oversees Oklahoma State Parks, are proud to announce the grand opening of the 19th Heart Healthy Trail, located at Quartz Mountain State Park near Lone Wolf. A ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 24 will mark a significant milestone in the statewide initiative to promote wellness and accessibility in Oklahoma’s natural spaces.
New law introduces critical state-level consumer protections for Oklahomans.
Oklahoma has enacted the Elder Exploitation and Abuse Act, a groundbreaking law aimed at protecting vulnerable adults from financial, physical, and emotional abuse. Effective November 1, 2025, this legislation empowers victims and their legal representatives to pursue civil claims against abusers, including caretakers. The law allows for the recovery of punitive damages, attorney fees, and court-ordered access to records.
Join us at Guthrie Green in Tulsa for 18 sound bath and guided meditation events to nurture your mind and body throughout the year.
To support the more than 490,000 family caregivers across Oklahoma, 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.
Oklahomans overwhelmingly support expanded home care services and more rigorous oversight of nursing homes, according to a recent AARP survey.
American Indians and Alaska Natives report experiencing a wide range of financial scams, with older adults being particularly vulnerable.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff, FBI, Oklahoma Insurance Department, and AARP Oklahoma are hosting the third annual Fraud Prevention Conference series on June 13, 20, and 27, with a drive-thru shred event on June 20. The seminars will cover various fraud prevention topics and feature experts discussing emerging scams targeting the 50-plus population.
Active-duty military and veterans lost more than $414 million to fraud and scams in 2022, up from $267 million in 2021 (a 55% increase), according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Learn how to protect yourself against online criminals at a free AARP fraud prevention seminar in Oklahoma City on Friday, July 28.
Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; diversity, equity and inclusion; and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and older.
Summers in Oklahoma are scorchers. As the hot-weather season hits, people need to be more careful than ever to stay cool and avoid overheating and illness, particularly as they get older.
Winds clocked near 100 mph and caused widespread power outages and significant damage to homes and businesses in the Tulsa region.
AARP is accepting nominations for its 2023 Oklahoma Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Oklahomans whose service is a unique and valuable contribution to society.
Oklahoma will be the first state in the nation to adopt an expansive caregiver tax credit after the Caring for Caregivers Act became law in June 2023. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.
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