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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.
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.
OCT 21, 2025
Results of Vital Voices Survey Will Shape AARP’s Future Advocacy Efforts
Urges Continued Vigilance to Protect Residents from Virus
Join us in August for a month-long series of events recognizing teachers and their encouragement, inspiration and commitment that makes communities across Idaho better places to live. REGISTER HERE: http://aarp.cvent.com/IDLearn21
Are you tech savvy and interested in volunteering? AARP Idaho is seeking virtual volunteers who are able to engage with other Idahoans via smartphones, computers and tablets.
By Lupe Wissel, AARP Idaho state director
See the Issues AARP Idaho Worked on this Legislative Session
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If the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us anything, it’s that access to high-speed internet is not a luxury; it’s a necessity.
Family members caring for veterans often experience more health and work strains than other caregivers. AARP Idaho is offering support through a statewide telephone town hall, on Tuesday, June 22, from noon to 1 p.m. (Mountain Time).
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