AARP Idaho

Speakers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of the Idaho Attorney General, United States Attorney for the District of Idaho, local law enforcement and others will update participants on the latest scams taking place in Idaho and ways to stay protected from fraud and identity theft at this free event.

Live jazz will energize Idaho’s fall season when the popular Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival returns this October. More than 200 musicians and 40 bands will perform at Sun Valley venues for five days starting Wednesday, Oct. 18.

AARP Idaho announced six organizations throughout the state will receive 2023 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.6 million awarded among 310 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; diversity, equity and inclusion; and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and older.

While Social Security remains secure today, it needs changes to ensure that current and future generations get the Social Security they've EARNED. Join the call, ask your questions and learn more about AARP’s fight to protect and save Social Security for current and future generations.

Of the 122,000 veterans in Idaho only 32% have used their benefits at VA health care, according to U.S. Census Bureau.

As part of the fight against fraud and identity theft, AARP Idaho is offering a FREE shredding opportunity on July 11 at the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho in Nampa. The event takes place from 10:00am – 1:00pm or until the trucks are full. Consumers can bring up to 15 boxes apiece, but please, no businesses.

AARP Idaho needs your help.

AARP Idaho is proud to announce the addition of Soda Springs into the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Other Idaho participants include Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Malad City, Cascade, Preston, Montpellier, and Oneida County.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, of the 119,000 veterans living in Idaho, only 40% have utilized their earned VA health care benefits.

Report details how gift cards, cryptocurrency and peer-to-peer apps are used by criminals to steal billions every year