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The 17th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors celebrated 49 Native American elders from 23 Oklahoma tribal nations for their achievements, community service, and impact. Since 2009, AARP Oklahoma has recognized over 800 Native American elders from the state's 39 tribal nations.
Join us at Guthrie Green in Tulsa for 18 sound bath and guided meditation events to nurture your mind and body throughout the year.
New law introduces critical state-level consumer protections for Oklahomans.
As federal SNAP benefits face potential suspension, thousands of Oklahomans, especially older adults, are wondering how they will put food on the table. But across the state, a network of food banks, tribal nations, and local organizations is stepping up to fill the gap.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
AARP CEO Myechia Minter-Jordan today issued the following statement to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Social Security:
You’re sipping your morning coffee when the phone rings. It’s your grandson. He sounds panicked. Says he’s in trouble and needs money to avoid jail. Fast!
Social Security was signed into law in 1935, and August 14th marks the 90th Anniversary. AARP Virgin Islands encouraged Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. to sign a proclamation marking August 14, 2025 as Social Security Day in the US Virgin Islands to honor this incredible achievement.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro proclaims August 14, 2025, as ‘Social Security Day’ in honor of Social Security’s 90th Anniversary
The fight against scams and fraud targeting older Americans took center stage in Miami-Dade County this week, as Jeff Johnson, State Director for AARP Florida, testified before the Senator Rick Scott and the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging during a field hearing focused on protecting seniors from financial exploitation.
El lunes, el personal y los voluntarios de AARP Florida llevaron un mensaje contundente a la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Florida (PSC): los residentes mayores, las familias y las personas que viven con ingresos fijos en la Florida no pueden permitirse otro costoso aumento en las tarifas de los servicios públicos.
On Monday, AARP Florida staff and volunteers brought a powerful message to the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC): Florida’s older residents, families, and those living on fixed incomes can’t afford another costly utility rate increase.
Republican nominee Winsome Earle-Sears, the current Lieutenant Governor, declined the invitation due to a scheduling conflict. Former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s campaign accepted the debate invitation on behalf of the Democratic nominee in July.
For ninety years, Social Security has provided a stable and reliable foundation for the retirement security of millions of Americans.
We Earned Social Security—Now Let’s Protect It
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