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South Dakotans age 50-plus will make their voices heard on issues important to them during AARP’s annual day at the capitol.

More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 17,000 South Dakotans. The debilitating disease takes a serious toll on patients, family caregivers and the health care system.

Bring your children, grandchildren and inner child to AARP in Aberdeen’s free family movie night on Friday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the AMC Aberdeen 9 Theaters.

Communities across South Dakota are working each and every day to become more livable for residents of all ages.

Hail, wind, fire and tornadoes can make the summer months a dangerous time to live in South Dakota. Unfortunately for many of us, when it comes to natural disasters it may not be a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’.

With spring just around the corner, home improvement season is upon us! Studies have found that nearly 90% of the people over the age of 65 want to remain in their homes and communities as they age and AARP wants to help make this dream a reality for more South Dakotans!

AARP South Dakota believes that building community is about building connections. That's why we're helping to connect you to resources and fun happening across South Dakota. Beyond the national benefits and discounts, AARP SD has local partnerships that can help you live a healthier life, try new things and explore more of our state has to offer. If you don't think exploring at home when you think AARP, then you don't know 'aarp'! Get to know us:

AARP believes building community is about building connections. That's why we are working across the state to generate more opportunities for our members to connect with resources and fun near them, and to meet new people who share their passions and values. More than just the national member benefits and discounts, we have local partnerships that can help you live a healthier life, try new things and experience more of what our state has to offer - without spending more than you have to! If you aren't taking advantage of the art, music and culture of your community - then you don't know 'aarp'! Get to know us:

AARP South Dakota is encouraging volunteers to help make their communities more attractive places to live, work and play—especially in rural areas.

AARP South Dakota is excited to congratulate our 2017 South Dakota Grandparent Essay Award Winner, Emma Vandenbark, a 5 th grader from the Colome Consolidated School District. Emma was recognized at the South Dakota Retired School Personnel (SDRSP) Convention in Deadwood, SD on Wednesday, May 3.