Sioux Falls Hospital Among Best Employers for Workers Over 50

Sioux Falls Hospital Among Best Employers for Workers Over 50

Posted on 06/18/2013 by | AARP South Dakota | Comments

Money & Work | South Dakota Sioux Falls based Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center made the list of Best Employers for workers over 50 for a second time.  Avera made the list in 2011, and is being honored again by AARP and the Society for Human Resource Management. “Making the list for a second time, Avera demonstrates it values the experience 50+ workers bring to the work place,” said Sarah Jennings, state director for AARP South Dakota.  “Avera improves opportunities for older workers by …

Open House at Huron Senior Center

Posted on 06/13/2013 by | AARP South Dakota | Comments

Events | Press | South Dakota AARP Helps Celebrate Huron Senior Center Anniversary AARP South Dakota salutes the Huron Senior Center as it celebrates 40 years of serving the community.   AARP South Dakota is joining with the Huron Senior Center for a 40th Anniversary Open House, Wednesday, June 19th from 10 AM – 2 PM. During the Open House, AARP members will receive a 20 percent discount on new memberships to the Huron Senior Center. “To get the most out of life, AARP believes it’s important …

SD Volunteers Thrilled to Meet Founder’s Great-Nieces

SD Volunteers Thrilled to Meet Founder’s Great-Nieces

Posted on 06/10/2013 by | AARP South Dakota | Comments

South Dakota | Volunteering Maybe you’ve heard the story.  Retired educator, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus discovered a retired teacher friend living in a chicken coop because she had no pension. That’s how the National Retired Teacher’s Association (NRTA) began more than 60 years ago, and ultimately lead to the founding of AARP more than 50 years ago. It’s a story Dennis and Shirley Eisnach, of Pierre, SD have heard time and again in their two decades as volunteers for AARP and the South Dakota …

You’ve Earned a Say, Sioux Falls!

You’ve Earned a Say, Sioux Falls!

Posted on 06/5/2013 by | AARP South Dakota | Comments

Advocacy | Events | South Dakota The AARP South Dakota 2013 You’ve Earned a Say statewide tour is underway!  Our first stop in Sioux Falls kicked off the tour with a great crowd and a great discussion about responsible, commonsense solutions to keep Medicare and Social Security strong for not only current recipients, but for generations to come. Michael Haugen, of Sioux Falls is still a few years away from retirement, but came to educate himself, and learn how proposals being discussed in Washington could affect …

AARP Supports Medicaid Expansion

Posted on 06/1/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

About AARP | Advocacy | Health & Wellbeing | South Dakota Although the 2013 legislative session ended without lawmakers expanding the Medicaid program, AARP is continuing to press for such a change. Gov. Dennis Daugaard (R) has formed a summer study commission on whether the state should expand Medicaid to cover people with income up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level ($15,856 yearly for an individual and $21,404 for a couple). AARP supports the expansion, which would provide coverage to more than 48,000 South Dakotans—about 12,000 of them ages …

Contact AARP South Dakota

Posted on 05/21/2013 by | AARP South Dakota | Comments

About AARP | Local Resources | South Dakota AARP South Dakota is in your community and your corner, leading a revolution to help South Dakotans 50+ and their families lead their best lives through advocacy, education and community service. Our state office is located in Sioux Falls, SD and our all volunteer run Information Center is located in Rapid City.   State Office: AARP South Dakota 5101 S. Nevada Ave. Suite 150 Sioux Falls, SD 57108 sdaarp@aarp.org 1-866-542-8172 M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Information Center: Rushmore Mall …

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