The calendar has turned to March, which means basketball, the return of Daylight Savings Time (reminder: turn your clocks ahead an hour this weekend!) and the end of the 100th Legislative Session.
Nearly 20 percent of South Dakotans age 45 and over are currently providing unpaid care to an adult relative or friend. Many of them are juggling those caregiving duties with full- or part-time jobs.
Today, AARP South Dakota released a new survey of 1,000 registered voters age 50+ in the state which shows overwhelming bipartisan support for expanding Medicaid in South Dakota to those earning under $18,000 annually.
When the legislature convenes this month for its nine-week session, AARP South Dakota and its volunteer advocates will be promoting policies that benefit older adults.
AARP is working to ensure you have the resources and tools you need to take charge of your financial future by offering free and unbiased information to help ensure your money lives as long as you do!