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.
Scammers are continually perfecting their scams, getting more sophisticated, learning new techniques with new technology, and honing their methods to better manipulate their targets. If we really want to keep ourselves - and our money - safe from fraud, we must all come to terms with one thing: our personal information is likely already out there.
A recent AARP Virginia webinar urged grandparents to share their musical interest with grandchildren as a way to boost bonds between the generations — while providing health and cognitive benefits as we grow older.
New Knowledge Adventures (NKA) is a lifelong continuing education program for older adults designed to offer exceptional learning, exploration and social opportunities in a comfortable and non-competitive surrounding. It's a great way to learn something new and make friends along the way.
Celebrate Irish Heritage Month with AARP New York through a dynamic series of events honoring Irish culture and history. Discover the impact of The Great Irish Hunger and Mass Migration in an insightful webinar, learn how to trace your roots with Getting Started with Irish Genealogy, and feel the beat with a two-part Irish Step Dance series. Events are held on Tuesdays throughout March.
Can you afford a major increase in your auto insurance rates? AARP advocates have successfully weighed in and helped push back on prior insurance rate hike requests. With insurers calling for a 22.6 percent increase this year, AARP can help you make your voices heard.