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.
With Week 5 in the books, we have officially reached the halfway point of the 2025 South Dakota legislative session. Lawmakers wrapped up Legislative Day 21 this week, and the session ends on Legislative Day 38.
Explore strategies for claiming Social Security benefits and making Social Security decisions that meet your needs. Join us on March 13 (12-1pm) for this free, virtual seminar to discover commonly asked questions about Social Security benefits and the importance of making informed decisions.
Bipartisan legislation backed by AARP Texas would expand healthcare access by allowing nurse practitioners to provide care to the full extent of their licensure and training.
Few things are as deeply woven into the fabric of our nation as Social Security. For over eight decades, this bedrock program has offered economic security and dignity to millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving spouses and children. It is a sacred promise between the government and the American people who pay in and earn their Social Security over a lifetime of hard work.
From retirement readiness in the public and private sectors to supporting caregivers and aging in place, AARP Alaska is working on behalf of all Alaskans 50 and older.