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 Illinois and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias are working hard to pass legislation that would raise the driving mandatory age to 87 (from the current 79) at which older drivers would be required to take a driving test before renewing their license.
The Wyoming Insurance Department has proposed Wyoming join a number of other states in engaging what is called the Birthday Rule for Medicare enrollees who have a Medigap policy they would like to change. If the Governor signs this proposal into effect this spring, this could be a major benefit to Wyomingites by offering a chance to change your policy annually.
Caring for a loved one? Do you need some time to recharge and use your creative side? Caregivers are an important community resource who help their older parents, spouses, and other loved ones age at home—where they want to be!
We’re giving Congress 100+ reasons to prioritize a tax credit for family caregivers in the first 100 days of the new presidency. Add your reason to the list. We’ll share your reasons with Congress so that they understand what family caregivers experience day-in and day-out as they care for their loved ones.
AARP Idaho is a committed advocate on issues important to you and your family. Volunteers and staff are working to advance legislation on behalf of those 50 and older on key issues that help all Idahoans live their best lives and enhance the quality of life as we age.