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.
At 68, Steve Orso has built a new chapter of his life through service, connection, and community impact. A widower since 2021, Steve spent decades in Information Technology, specializing in Help Desk support, global network management, training, and compliance. After retiring in 2012, he sought meaningful ways to stay engaged—leading him to AARP Pennsylvania in 2023.
SAN FRANCISCO — AARP California is proud to present Senator Scott Wiener with its 2024 Legislator of the Year Award for his dedicated work to improve housing and transportation for Californians of all ages.
This series will be delivered through AARP’s Older Adults Technology Services (OATS), an award-winning social impact organization with a mission to “harness the power of technology to change the way we age.”
Last week, volunteers and staff from AARP Fraud Watch Network and AARP Colorado turned up the heat on one issue plaguing Coloradans – cryptocurrency ATM fraud.