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$76,000 in grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects

To commemorate this milestone, AARP Idaho is inviting AARP members and invited guests to join us August 6 for an evening at Zoo Boise. You’ll receive admission to the zoo while enjoying complimentary ice cream, refreshments and shaded pavilions. Ride the carousel, feed the goats, we’ll even have face painting for the kids (or adults). It’s an entirely new way to enjoy the zoo and an evening the whole family will enjoy!

Idaho became the latest state to pass a report-and-hold law that allows banks and other financial institutions to slow down a transaction they think might be an example of financial exploitation.

This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security— a cornerstone of financial security in America. For nine decades, it has kept hundreds of millions of Americans out of poverty and given families across the country peace of mind and dignity in retirement.

See how results from the 2025 Idaho legislative session will impact family caregivers and Idaho's aging population.

Lupe Wissel of Eagle, who has served AARP Idaho as state director since October 2015, has announced her retirement, effective June 6, 2025. Over her career, including ten in her current position, Wissel’s work includes serving more than 10 years with the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and working more than 14 years on Capitol Hill.

AARP Idaho Executive Council member Tom Ressler has received the 2024 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award. Senator Crapo created the award in 2002 to recognize Idaho veterans and volunteers for their outstanding service to our country and its veterans.

In an ever-changing—and often confusing—political and media environment, AARP is continuing to fight on behalf of our members to protect Social Security.

In 2024 there were over 10,000 reports of fraud in Idaho totaling $53.9M in losses. AARP Idaho will offer tips on how to protect yourself from fraud as part of a telephone town hall with a federal official who has worked for decades ferreting out scams and deceptive and unfair business practices.