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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Idahoans—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
NOV 1, 2025
Join AARP Idaho for a telephone town hall with Gov. Brad Little (R) on Monday, Nov. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. MT.
OCT 30, 2025
New AARP caregiving data, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States, finds that 28% of adults in Idaho — approximately 418,000 people — are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
OCT 24, 2025
AARP Chief Executive Officer Myechia Minter-Jordan released the statement below in response to today’s announcement of a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), or an average of $56 per month, for Social Security. Today more than 70 million Americans receive their earned Social Security, and for 40 percent of older Americans, Social Security is their primary source of income.
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.
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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
68% say it is important for Congress to take action to help seniors live independently in their own homes
See how results from the 2023 Idaho legislative session will impact family caregivers and the aging population.
Annual Award Recognizes Those Who Make a Powerful Difference in their Community
All Idahoans invited to attend via telephone May 2 at noon MTN
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