On September 22 at 10:00am MT, John Yaros, Idaho Department of Finance Securities Bureau Chief, will speak to Idahoans about current trends regarding fraud and identity theft and how to avoid becoming the next victim of a costly scam.
AARP Idaho will host a statewide telephone town hall on Wednesday, October 8, at 11:00 a.m. (MTN) to discuss timely health insurance issues that affect older Idahoans, such as Medicare open enrollment, Medicare fraud and health care markets.
Take this complimentary opportunity to safely dispose of your unused prescription drugs in a way that's safe, convenient, and good for the environment.
Join the AARP Idaho, Idaho Department of Finance, the Idaho Commission on Aging, and cyberIdaho for the latest information about how to identify, prevent, and report financial fraud and suspected senior financial exploitation.
Are you looking for ways to give back to your community, particularly your fellow 50+ Gem Staters? If so, we would love to share how AARP Idaho is working to ensure that Idaho residents have choice, control and independence through every stage of their lives. Please join us the afternoon of Tuesday, April 4 at 1:15pm MTN for a volunteer team building workshop in our Boise office.
As part of the fight against fraud and identity theft, AARP Idaho is offering a FREE shredding opportunity on April 1, 2017 at Expo Idaho. The event takes place from 10am to 2pm or until the trucks are full. You can see the exact location of the trucks HERE. There’s no limit on the number of bags or boxes but shredding services are for personal documents only.
Many low-income homeowners in Idaho are leaving money on the table by failing to take advantage of a property-tax break. AARP research shows that fewer than half of those eligible for the state’s property-tax-reduction program actually apply for it.
A family caregiver may be a parent caring for a child with serious medical issues, or a young adult taking care of a grandparent with a heart condition. A caregiver may be a sister caring for a brother with schizophrenia, or a husband supporting and caring for a wife with dementia. Often, caregiving involves a combination of roles - everything from a simple trip to the grocery store or a medical appointment - to 24/7 care involving medication administration or comoplex medical services. A caregiving role may last a few months or a lifetime. And with caregiving come lots of questions. This guide provides answers. Download the AARP Idaho Caregivers Guide
Boise, Idaho — AARP today launched a comprehensive campaign to protect Medicare in the face of proposals by some in Congress that would hurt hardworking Idahoans who have paid into the program their entire working lives.