ND: Senior Issues
ND spring election: Local races round out ballots
Voters are consistently reminded to pay attention to local elections. But in 2024, North Dakota groups are stressing that message even more with …
Possible cuts to Social Security come back into focus
Congress just avoided a partial government shutdown by approving a budget through the end of September, but a new blueprint is renewing debate about …
ND aging plan: Making older LGBTQ residents feel included
This week, older North Dakotans will have a chance to learn about housing discrimination as part of a long-term aging plan for the state. Advocates …
Cross-generational housing mentorships close community gaps in ND
As the weather turns colder, two groups of people in one North Dakota city that are generations apart appear to be in good shape to navigate housing …
If You Dust Off Those Hiking Shoes, Your Brain Might Thank You
Summer is here, leading to opportunities for older North Dakotans to get outside and not only improve their physical health but their brain health…
Report: ND Sees Boost in Economic Value of Unpaid Caregivers
North Dakota's population includes 16% of its residents aged 65 and older, with demographers predicting the number will increase, and a new report …
ND Lawmakers Urged to Look at Drug Costs, Fraud Restitution
North Dakota lawmakers are scheduled to return to Bismarck early next month. They'll hear calls to help older residents, with the cost of …
Experts Hope to Stall Record Growth in Scams
Law enforcement and consumer advocates hope 2022 doesn't end with another record year of financial losses from scams. As part of the fight against …
2022 Vote: Social Security, Drug Prices on Minds of ND Seniors
Early voting for the fall election begins one week from today in North Dakota. Candidate debates are on the horizon, too, and older residents are …
ND Reaches New Heights in Community Livability Projects
Towns and cities across America are rolling out recruiting efforts to keep their populations stable. A grant program for community-led projects puts …
Amid Rising Cases, ND Creates Alzheimer's Dashboard
Alzheimer's disease is one of the leading causes of death in North Dakota, prompting state officials to launch an online dashboard, where the public …
Hearings for ND Utility Rate Hike Upcoming
This winter already has seen North Dakotans crank up their thermostats amid some cold stretches. Down the road, certain customers could have to pay …