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.
The AARP Andrus Award for Community Service is an annual awards program developed to honor individuals whose service is a unique and valuable contribution to society.
The iconic Smokey Bear turns 81 this year, and we will celebrate his birthday with gusto. We hear that Smokey Bear will appear for pictures and “paw-tographs” at Sequoyah, Lake Murray and Roman Nose State Parks. The celebration activities include a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, games, prizes and giveaways, and a special fire prevention demonstration by Smokey Bear and the U.S. Forest Service.
AARP Wyoming’s GRT is a group of AARP members in the Cowboy State who enjoy learning and advocating for policy that helps older adults in Wyoming. The GRT meets monthly during the legislative interim to do a deep dive into a policy topic, and weekly during the Legislative Session. During a planning meeting in March, the GRT overwhelmingly requested more information on gaming in Wyoming and its impacts to the state’s coffers in light of property tax cuts.
Join AARP AK and presenters from the Alaska Medicare Information Office, Federal Trade Commission, Alaska Legal Services and retirement planning specialists to learn what you need to know to be financially fit, prevent fraud, learn about legal documents and advance planning before retiring.
This Memorial Day weekend, you’re invited to a powerful two-day event honoring Wyoming’s veterans and their families at the Veterans Talking to Veterans (VTTV) Memorial Day Celebration in Dubois, Wyoming.
Los resultados de la encuesta destacan la asequibilidad, el crimen y la vivienda como las principales preocupaciones de los votantes El 94% dice que el costo de vida en la ciudad de Nueva York es un problema serio; el 62% piensa que la ciudad va en la dirección equivocada
Poll Highlights Affordability, Crime, and Housing as Top Voter Concerns 94% Say Cost of Living in NYC Is a Serious Problem; 62% think city is headed in the wrong direction