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AARP Goes to Capitol Hill to Champion Protections for Social Security, Strengthen Support for Family Caregivers, and Defend Medicaid and SNAP

JUN 25, 2025

Today, hundreds of AARP volunteers and staff from all 50 states are descending on Capitol Hill with one powerful message for lawmakers: protect what matters most to older Americans.

AARP Responds to 2025 Social Security and Medicare Trustees’ Reports

JUN 19, 2025

AARP CEO Myechia Minter-Jordan issued the following statement in response to the Social Security and Medicare Trustees’ reports released today:

AARP Commits Thousands of Dollars to Strengthen Idaho Communities

JUN 18, 2025

$76,000 in grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects

Social Security 90th Birthday Celebration - You're Invited!

JUN 17, 2025

To commemorate this milestone, AARP Idaho is inviting you, your family and friends to join us August 6 for a private evening at Zoo Boise. You’ll receive free admission to the zoo while enjoying complimentary ice cream, refreshments and shaded pavilions. Ride the carousel, feed the goats, we’ll even have face painting for the kids (or adults). It’s an entirely new way to enjoy the zoo and an evening the whole family will enjoy!

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Is Retirement just a Dream in Idaho?

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

COVID-19 Nursing Home Dashboard Shows Idaho Trends

Staffing continues to be an issue for Idaho nursing homes

Avoid Fraud and Identity Theft by Attending a Virtual Scam Jam

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

AARP Idaho Collaborates to Address Poll Workers Shortages for 2020 Elections

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.

Additional Community Grants Awarded in Jerome and Idaho Falls

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.

Gini Woodward selected as recipient of 2020 Andrus Award for Community Service

AARP Idaho has selected Gini Woodward of Bonners Ferry to receive the 2020 Andrus Award for Community Service. This represents the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service. The award is a symbol of the power of individuals to make a difference in the lives of others and at the heart of everything AARP does.

AARP Idaho Opposes Immunity for LTC Facilities

AARP Idaho is urging state legislators to oppose legislative draft RS28049, a proposal that would grant immunity to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Three Idaho Projects Awarded $48,000 in Grants

Three Idaho organizations will receive 2020 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest number of grantees to date with more than $2.4 million awarded among 184 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement “quick-action” projects to create more livable communities across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.