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Missing middle housing design contest winners address gap in local housing

Posted on 11/20/24

Agatha Frisby of Prairie Centre Architecture & Consulting in Park River and Noah Boen, a fourth-year Architecture student at NDSU from Olivia, Minn., are the winners of AARP ND's first missing middle…
Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?

Posted on 11/19/24

A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous…
Is Your Outdoor Space An Enjoyable Haven or Lurking With Hazards?

Posted on 09/10/24

Ever since the pandemic, Americans have placed a higher priority on their outdoor living spaces. Whether it’s a deck, a yard, a garden, balcony or the front porch of a house, we’re spending more time…
Missing Middle Housing Design Competition Launches in Fargo

Posted on 07/25/24

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…
AARP investing $69K in North Dakota communities as part of nationwide grant program

Posted on 06/26/24

Seven communities across North Dakota are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.…
Caregiving and Homefit presentations in August

Posted on 06/14/24

AARP North Dakota offering caregiving and homefit sessions at the AARP North Dakota office in August. …
Kitchens: The Heart of the Home

Posted on 06/03/24

Though the kitchen is a place of togetherness, they harbor risks, and these dangers worsen as we age. …
You're invited to the Bismarck Block Party July 30

Posted on 05/13/24

Join AARP ND and Bismarck Burleigh Public Health for a fun, family event at North Central Park in Bismarck. …
Improve Bathroom Safety: Prevent Slips and Falls

Posted on 05/09/24

Make your bathroom safer as you age. Discover tips to prevent slips and falls, ensuring a secure environment for daily tasks.…
Want to Improve Your Community? AARP Community Challenge Grant Applications Due March 6

Posted on 02/23/24

Most Americans want to stay in their communities for their lifetime, and they need those communities to be ready.…