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.
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.
This lively USVI carnival is both the celebration of Emancipation Day (which marks the end of slavery in the Virgin Islands on July 3, 1848), as well as the founding of the United States on July 4, 1776. AARP VI is looking forward to joining the celebration!
Priscilla Orpinela-Segura | AARP and the L.A. Soul Steppers Walking Group are working with nationally recognized health professional Nurse Alice Benjamin to present The Healthy Living Series—a collection of one-hour workshops designed to support your health and wellness as you age. Whether you join in-person or virtually, each session offers practical tips, engaging discussions, and expert guidance to help you take charge of your health.
AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Washington Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Washingtonians who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel released the following statement today in response to the New York City Council’s vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the City of New York:
AARP Massachusetts is urging lawmakers to support vital measures that uplift older adults and caregivers; paying spouses as caregivers, increasing personal needs allowances, and protections for vulnerable MassHealth applicants. All three issues were part of a July 1st healthcare hearing