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AARP South Dakota
News and events for the 50+ and their families in the Rushmore State
It seems like we were just at the Capitol for our Lobby Day in January and now, already, the 2025 South Dakota Legislative Session has come to a close.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced it will no longer allow beneficiaries and those applying for Social Security to confirm their identity over the phone and, instead, will require that they do so online or in person at a local office to complete the application process.
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.
Dealing with fraud in the aftermath can be scary.
We have all the information you need to know about our advocacy efforts and how you can get involved.
With Week 5 in the books, we have officially reached the halfway point of the 2025 South Dakota legislative session. Lawmakers wrapped up Legislative Day 21 this week, and the session ends on Legislative Day 38.
The calendar has turned to February, and suddenly we are already four weeks into Legislative Session. The deadline for introducing bills was this past Wednesday, so the final tally for the Legislature’s 2025 agenda is over 540 bills, resolutions and commemorations.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free in-person and virtual tax assistance and preparation now through April 15.
It’s hard to believe, but we are at the end of January and the completion of Week 3 of the 2025 South Dakota legislative session.
AARP South Dakota hosted volunteers from across the state in Pierre January 27-28 for their annual Volunteer Summit and Lobby Day at the Capitol.
A group of AARP South Dakota volunteers will head to Pierre next week, and we'll be hosting two events where they will be able to talk with state lawmakers.
The 2025 South Dakota legislative session is off and running, and AARP South Dakota has Pierre covered for you!
AARP South Dakota’s vision is to be a leader in areas such as:
When it comes to aging, South Dakotans are concerned about their Social Security benefits, as well as having enough income or savings to retire and being able to afford groceries or other household necessities.
While this season is supposed to be filled with joy and cheer, it’s also, unfortunately, a season of holiday scams.
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