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.
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a chance to recognize the contributions, commitment, and sacrifices made every day by the 140,091 caregivers in North Dakota alone.
AARP Fraud Ambassador Paul Greenwood covered a lot of ground at our fall events in Bismarck and Fargo with a particular focus on victim support, online banking safety and text scams.
Every year, AARP collaborates with local leaders, organizations, and dedicated community members to kick-start change. The AARP Community Challenge provides funding for projects that encourage communities to become more livable. These projects aim to improve public spaces, housing, transportation and more to support people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
You can outwit criminal scammers and identity thieves by attending AARP North Dakota’s free shred events in April and our Fraud Fighters Lunch and Learns in May. Shred those sensitive documents first, then join us to hear how to spot a scam, protect your loved ones and stay safe from scams.
Analysis of drug price transparency program established in 2021, shows that drug manufacturers, PBMs and insurance companies need to provide cleaner and more consistent information. Without good data, policy solutions that best address the ongoing struggle many North Dakotans face in affording their prescriptions will be hard to establish.
Women's History Month is underway, and we're excited to celebrate the ground-breaking contributions of amazing women to communities nationwide. Originating as Women's History Week in 1981, March was officially dedicated to honoring women's achievements in 1987. And AARP joins in the nation in celebrating women for their leadership, mentoring, and dedication to their communities in ways that have changed the course of history.
AARP North Dakota’s popular series of Strength and Stretch yoga classes will continue to be offered online in the new year. Yoga can help with strength, flexibility, balance and focus.