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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
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.
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