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Tell the Corporation Commission to say #No2PSO and return your money

AARP members who receive their electricity from OG&E recently took action and received a historic decrease in their rates. Now it’s time for you to do the same. Right now, PSO is trying to keep...

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Nominate an Oklahoma Community Volunteer for the 2018 AARP Andrus Award

AARP Oklahoma is now accepting nominations for its 2018 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Oklahomans who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their...

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Free Shredding Event at LIFE Senior Services Senior Safety and Lifestyle Fair...

Join AARP Oklahoma, LIFE Senior Services, and Tulsa Police Department’s Senior Services Unit for the Life Senior Services Senior Safety and Lifestyle Fair on Tuesday, July 24. The Senior Safety and...

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AARP Community Challenge Announces 129 Grantees, Including Oklahoma’s City of...

Today, AARP announced the awardees for its 2018 AARP Community Challenge grant program, including a recipient right here in Oklahoma.  The City of Vinita has been awarded $25,000 to fund an innovative...

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Fraud Watch Network Alert: Fake Veteran Charities

All charity scams are deplorable, but those pretending to raise funds to support our nation’s veterans are particularly shameful. Last week, the Federal Trade Commission, along with state charities...

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Sharpen Your Networking and Interview Skills Online Workshop

Get Information on the Skills to Get Your Next Job Attend AARP’s live online workshop Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 6-7 p.m. CT When it comes to finding a new job, everyone could improve their networking...

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Free Tulsa World 2018 Senior Living Expo on August 11, 2018

Please join AARP Oklahoma at the Tulsa World’s 2018 Senior Living Expo on August 11.  This free event will include free health screenings, informative seminars to help you plan and live well, shopping...

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Registration Open for Travis Meyer Weather Safety Seminar on August 27

  Join AARP Oklahoma and KOTV News on 6 Chief Meteorologist Travis Meyer for a special weather safety seminar on August 27. Travis will talk about the drastic changes in weather forecasting and what...

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Events

AARP is here to help you take on today – and every day. From sharing practical resources, to holding fun activities and events, AARP is providing opportunities to connect and help build an even...

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Fraud Watch Network Alert: “No, Microsoft is not calling you about a virus.”

Scammers pretending to be from computer companies rely on successful tech support scams to steal your money, gain access to your computer, or both. How it works: You get a call or see a pop-up message...

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Put Social Security at the forefront this election season

By Sean Voskuhl, AARP State Director How to strengthen and preserve Social Security for future generations is one of the most important decisions facing federal policymakers. This campaign season,...

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City of Vinita presented with $25,000 grant by AARP Oklahoma

Vinita, Okla., August 21, 2018 — Downtown Vinita will soon be more pedestrian-friendly, thanks to a $25,000 grant from AARP and its 2018 Community Challenge grant program. The Vinita City Council and...

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Fraud Watch Network Alert: New Law Makes Credit Freezes Free

photo credit: istock.com/Robertindiana The battle to protect your identity is getting a little easier – or at least cheaper. A new law goes into effect September 21 that will make it free to lock your...

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2018 Day of Service Volunteer Opportunities- McAlester, Oklahoma City,...

  This year you have not one, not two, not three, but four volunteer opportunities for AARP’s Day of Service on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Join us in McAlester, Oklahoma City, Shawnee or Tulsa as we...

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Connecting Caregivers with Needed Resources

Tulsa is one of six cities nationwide participating in a pilot project to connect family caregivers with “hyperlocal” resources when they are searching for help for their loved ones. More than 524,000...

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Is There a Right Time to Claim Your Social Security Benefits?

Attend Our Free Webinar to Get All the Answers Social Security, Your Questions Answered PART 1: Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 6 p.m. CT PART 2: Thursday, September 27, 2018 6 p.m. CT You’ve worked your...

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AARP Public Policy Institute Report Finds Oklahoma Nursing Facilities Rank...

A new report by AARP’s Public Policy Institute finds Oklahoma ranks among the worst in the nation in several key indicators of quality of care at our state’s nursing facilities. The report, Across the...

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Fraud Watch Network Alert: What You Need to Know About the Grandparent Scam

Our grandparents are often among the most important people in our lives. As we celebrate them on September 9, know that they are at risk of the “grandparent scam.” Here’s how grandparents are targeted....

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Free Family Caregiving Resources

AARP empowers people to choose how to live as they age. We advocate for the more than 524,000 family caregivers across Oklahoma who provide 488 million hours of unpaid care with an estimated value of...

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Fraud Watch Network Alert: Three Tips to Protect Your Identity from Scammers

Data breaches are now so commonplace that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. But even if your personal information is out there, you can protect your identity with these simple but important...

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