AARP Idaho

The usual holiday traditions might change a bit this year as Idahoans find a balance between celebrating with loved ones and staying safe. But one tradition isn’t going anywhere, as cybercrooks and scammers cook up their annual schemes to exploit our holiday habits.

AARP leaders nationwide will meet remotely with Senate, House offices, as COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes reach over 100,000

When it comes to fighting for the concerns of older Idahoans, AARP members have a chance to make a difference by influencing state laws and policies as e-activists.

Boise Rescue Mission and Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho each receive $5,000

Continuing its longstanding commitment to honor veterans, military and their families, AARP Idaho is sharing career tools that are especially designed for older veterans and military personnel. The Gem State is home to some 122,000 vets, according to the latest data from the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

AARP Idaho is seeking sensible solutions to encourage more employees to save for their future.

Staffing continues to be an issue for Idaho nursing homes

Local experts from around Idaho will describe current scams taking place and how to stay protected.

AARP Idaho announced a new initiative to enlist poll workers of all ages this November, working in collaboration with the Association of Young Americans (AYA), Power the Polls, and New Leaders Council (NLC). The groups aim to enlist more poll workers to ensure that in-person voting is still an accessible and safe option this fall.

In addition to the three original recipients, AARP Idaho has announced another three Gem State organizations will receive 2020 Community Challenge grants. Grantees will implement “quick-action” projects to create more livable communities across Idaho. To date AARP Idaho has awarded more than $63,000 across the state to help make communities more livable for people of all ages.