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.
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.
AARP Washington is pleased to welcome two new Executive Council Members, Ed Escalante of Bellevue and Kay Tomlinson of Lake Tapps. This volunteer leadership team plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic vision and initiatives for nearly 870,000 members across the state.
Get ready for a night of nonstop laughter with My First Ex-Husband, a bold and hilarious new comedy from Joy Behar! With razor-sharp wit and fearless storytelling, Joy dives into the outrageous, messy, and oh-so-relatable truths of love, marriage, and reinvention. If you’ve ever been in a relationship, you’ll see yourself in these stories—only funnier!
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – AARP Florida applauds State Senator Don Gaetz’s proposed bill (SB 354), which aims to strengthen state utility regulation, increase transparency, and hold utility companies accountable for how they set rates. If passed, this legislation would help ensure fairer electricity pricing for millions of Floridians, particularly seniors on fixed incomes.
Fraudsters continue to employ familiar scam tactics—such as romance scams, investment schemes, and government impersonations—but are now increasingly soliciting payments through cryptocurrency kiosks.
IN ENGLISH | ALBANY, N.Y. - La directora estatal de AARP New York, Beth Finkel, emitió la siguiente declaración hoy sobre el acuerdo del Senado y la Asamblea estatal en relación con la propuesta de la gobernadora Hochul de asignar $53 millones para abordar la necesidad insatisfecha de servicios basados en el hogar y la comunidad, pero que no incluye protecciones críticas en sus propuestas de presupuesto que protegerían a los residentes de más edad de Nueva York contra los estafadores que tienen como objetivo sus cuentas bancarias y otros recursos financieros: