Health & Wellbeing

For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institutions.

North Dakota residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how to find an updated vaccine near you.

AARP North Dakota has skilled volunteers available to provide in-person presentations throughout the state. Our speakers provide FREE presentations that address the issues that matter most to North Dakotans. If you are interested in requesting a speaker, please fill out this form. Our speakers are ready to present to a range of groups including community organizations, private businesses, houses of worship, senior centers and others.

Beginning with Ft. Ransom State Park on May 31, and continuing monthly through our September hike at Theodore Roosevelt National Park (ND's only national park), AARP ND has organized hiking day trips to five different parks in North Dakota this summer. We're even providing a preview of the hikes on April 19.

Hit the trails of five North Dakota parks with AARP North Dakota hiking excursions in several areas around the state this year.

The ND Legislature passed an insulin cap bill for public employees that may lead to statewide cap in 2025.

Latest AARP research attaches $1 billion value to the estimated 58 million hours of unpaid care provided by 62,000 family caregivers in 2021.

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.

During the 2023 Legislative Session, AARP North Dakota is advocating for policies to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

AARP is encouraging North Dakotans to get active and explore nature with free hiking events at two scenic state parks this summer.