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AARP Idaho

A voice and advocate working to protect and improve the lives of the 50 plus population in the Gem State.
APR 28, 2025
Lupe Wissel of Eagle, who has served AARP Idaho as state director since October 2015, has announced her retirement, effective June 6, 2025. Over her career, including ten in her current position, Wissel’s work includes serving more than 10 years with the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and working more than 14 years on Capitol Hill.
APR 21, 2025
AARP Idaho Executive Council member Tom Ressler has received the 2024 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award. Senator Crapo created the award in 2002 to recognize Idaho veterans and volunteers for their outstanding service to our country and its veterans.
APR 16, 2025
In an ever-changing—and often confusing—political and media environment, AARP is continuing to fight on behalf of our members to protect Social Security.
APR 10, 2025
In 2024 there were over 10,000 reports of fraud in Idaho totaling $53.9M in losses. AARP Idaho will offer tips on how to protect yourself from fraud as part of a telephone town hall with a federal official who has worked for decades ferreting out scams and deceptive and unfair business practices.
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.
AARP Foundation now recruiting volunteers for in-person and virtual Tax-Aide service
Focuses on Protecting 50-plus Voters
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Recently Boise Police has been in contact with multiple citizens who have fallen victim to a computer repair scam. The victims either received a phone call from a company claiming the victim’s computer was infected with viruses and other malware OR got a pop up screen on their computer making a similar claim, telling the victim to call a number to assist with the problems.
The Idaho Retired Educators Association is welcoming former teachers and other school professionals who wish to connect with one another during a variety of activities.
Retired United States Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant Tom Ressler has joined AARP Idaho’s executive council, a select group of AARP members from across the Gem State with exemplary leadership, record of service, and commitment to the goals of the Association. AARP Idaho has more than 187,000 members statewide and more than 38 million members nationwide.
The 2020 Census count continues and AARP Idaho is urging people to do their part. So far, Idahoans are responding to the census at 65%, which is higher than the national average of 61%. This is important because the census ensures funding for programs that residents of all ages rely upon.
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STATEWIDE TELEPHONE TOWN HALLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH DECEMBER
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