Health & Wellbeing

Never underestimate the satisfaction that comes from a perfectly prepared sandwich! Summer weather calls for simple meals, but there is never a need to compromise on taste. Bust out your favorite condiments and get ready for the sandwich of a lifetime.

AARP ND and several partners have launched the state’s first missing middle housing (MMH) design competition, New Housing on the Block, to create affordable, aging-friendly and attainable housing in Fargo.

Trying to make those organics from the grocery store have a longer shelf life? Have a green thumb and trying to make the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor last through the winter? Jellies, Jams, Pickling and Salsa Making! One episode a month, sign up today!

July 30 of this year marks the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson sitting next to former President Harry S. Truman and signing Medicare into law. In 1945, President Truman had proposed a national health insurance that did not discriminate regarding beneficiaries, but it would take twenty years for his vision to be realized in the form of Medicare. Today, millions of Americans could not imagine life without it!

Discover what’s cooking at AARP Mississippi! We are excited to present a six-week Virtual Healthy Cooking Series with Dr. Fa. Each week, Dr. Fa will guide you through the preparation of a different healthy dish, emphasizing the use of fresh, nutritious ingredients. This series is designed to help you enhance your culinary skills while making healthier food choices. You can watch from the comfort of your own home by viewing on Facebook and YouTube. To receive your own list of ingredients each week, be sure to register here: https://events.aarp.org/cook1

By Mark Hollis

Texas Utility Help is a program that provides financial assistance to qualified low-income Texas households who need help to pay their utility bills.

AARP Texas News Release about federal food assistance becoming available to many in Texas who lost food as a result of Hurricane Beryl.

By Gabrielle Wilkosz

Texans are facing excessive heat warnings along with requests to conserve electricity this week. Here are action steps.