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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.
Two years ago AARP Idaho began offering Movies for Grownups for movie fans around the Gem State. It's an opportunity for AARP members and their guests to enjoy complimentary screenings of Hollywood’s biggest hits. Hundreds of Idahoans have enjoyed a night out on the town watching some of the best movies of the year.
What if all homes could be suitable for anyone, regardless of a person’s age or physical ability? What if a person who wants to live independently, regardless of his or her age or physical ability, could do just that?
AARP members are invited to spend a fun, sociable and informative day at the state Capitol on Monday, February 11, 2019 for AARP Idaho Lobby Day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Get Your Questions Answered at AARP’s Free Webinar for Family Caregivers
AARP Idaho volunteer network meetings resume in January and that means a new legislative session and an opportunity to make your voice heard.
On Nov. 6, Idaho voters spoke in favor of expanding health coverage. Now it’s time for Idaho legislators to respond by fully funding and implementing Medicaid Expansion as passed by Idaho voters.
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On December 15 th, as a proud sponsor, AARP Idaho will help place wreaths on Veteran’s headstones as part of the Wreaths Across America Day event in Idaho.
We recently held a statewide telephone town hall with Governor-elect Brad Little. Dozens of callers from across the Gem State had questions regarding Medicaid expansion, climate change, minimum wage, education and more. You can listen to the full conversation HERE.
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