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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.
OCT 21, 2025
Results of Vital Voices Survey Will Shape AARP’s Future Advocacy Efforts
OCT 20, 2025
Virtual seminar being offered to Idahoans about key questions to consider about Medicare Initial Enrollment
OCT 17, 2025
Voter access, voter identification and ballot issues continue to make headlines in Idaho. As such, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane will join AARP Idaho for a statewide telephone town hall on October 28 at 11:00am MT to discuss these issues as well as other topics important to older Idahoans.
Today, AARP Idaho announced three organizations will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help their communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public places with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and over.
Welcome to the 1st edition of the Idaho AARP Blog as told by AARP volunteer (and former Montana State football player) Fred Turner.
Join a certified trainer from the Harward Recreation Center, July 23, 30 and August 6 for a 60-minute circuit style fitness class at the new FitLot outdoor park. The construction and equipment for the exercise gym was funded through a grant from AARP.
Of the 122,000 veterans in Idaho only 32% have used their benefits at VA health care, according to U.S. Census Bureau.
Elder abuse is no longer a “western civilization” problem. It is global and it is escalating.
A favorite summer-night pastime is returning to Boise, with Idaho Botanical Garden’s weekly Great Garden Escape concert series, set for June through August.
Every single day, AARP Idaho volunteers fuel our work in communities across the Gem State. Without the hundreds who donate their time, skills and passion, we wouldn’t have enough capacity to help older Idahoans transform their lives. If you would like to learn more about our volunteer opportunities we encourage you to reach out and discover all of the unique opportunities at AARP Idaho.
New AARP Livability Index Ranks Communities across the Country Including Idaho
AARP Idaho is hosting U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo for a telephone town hall on financial reform, prescription drug costs and other issues important to Americans 50-plus. The Tuesday, May 24, event will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Mountain time and be moderated by AARP Idaho State Director Lupe Wissel. Crapo, a Republican, has served in the Senate since 1999. He is the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee and serves on banking, budget and tax committees.
Learn More About the Issues AARP Idaho Staff and Volunteers Worked On During the Sixty-sixth Idaho Legislative Session
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