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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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Supporting Family Caregivers at the Idaho Legislature

By Randy Simon, FEB 6, 2018

On Thursday, February 8, more than 125 volunteers and staff will be in Boise advocating on behalf of AARP members and all older Idahoans on the crucial issue of Family Caregiving. While meeting with members of the legislature, these volunteers and staff will ask lawmakers to support Senate Bill 1262, the Patient Caregiver Support Act.

Dr. Bessie Katsilometes Appointed to AARP Idaho Executive Council

By Randy Simon, FEB 2, 2018

Bessie Katsilometes, Ph.D., former Dean of Idaho State University-Meridian and Idaho State University-Boise, is the newest member of the AARP Idaho Executive Council. AARP Idaho has more than 188,000 members statewide and more than 38 million members nationwide.

We’ll Show You Tools for Keeping the Healthy Promises You Made to Yourself

By Craig Davis, FEB 1, 2018

Join our online Q&A sessions for tools for keeping your 2018 healthy resolutions all year

Join Us for the AARP Volunteer Network Meeting

By Randy Simon, JAN 24, 2018

You are invited to attend the upcoming AARP Volunteer Network Meeting on February 15th, at 2:00 pm MT. If you are completely new to AARP, and have not received an orientation, the AARP new volunteer orientation will take place at 1:15 pm MT.

The Most Affordable (and fun) Continuing Education Classes

By Randy Simon, JAN 16, 2018

NEW KNOWLEDGE ADVENTURES IS BACK FOR THE 2018 SPRING SEMESTER

Don’t Ignore the Signs if Your Loved One has Changed

By Craig Davis, JAN 11, 2018

Join two live webinars to find out how to identify and react to changes in your loved one’s behavior

Conversation with Idaho Legislative Leadership

By Randy Simon, JAN 10, 2018

AARP IDAHO TO HOST TELEPHONE TOWN HALL WITH IDAHO PRESIDENT PRO TEM OF THE SENATE AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE

Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for the Patient Caregiver Support Act

By Randy Simon, JAN 8, 2018

Boise, ID – In Idaho, more than 200,000 hardworking family caregivers are performing largely unnoticed but critical at-home medical services on family members and loved ones. Institutions and healthcare professional play a role in helping Idahoans live independently, but family caregivers in the Gem State are equally important by contributing an estimated $2 billion worth of unpaid care.