AARP Idaho

Savings Possible Thanks to the Prescription Drug Law Championed by AARP

With the Idaho legislative session right around the corner, you can stay up-to-date with the latest information by receiving text alerts from AARP Idaho.

Mark your calendar and join us for an evening at the theater to watch REAGAN. Tickets are free but registration is required, and seating is first-come, first-served. Early registration and arrival are suggested.

Since joining the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities in 2023, both Soda Springs and Montpelier have now developed action plans based on the results of community surveys, workshops and community discussions. These plans will make both communities better places to live for people of all ages.

Fight back against scammers with free document shredding on October 2nd AND an educational forum on October 3rd.

We'll never stop fighting to protect this earned benefit, but Congress must act to make sure Social Security can pay the full benefits Americans have earned. In Idaho, there are more than 370,000 Social Security recipients who depend on this program. The following list provides an overview of the commonly discussed changes Congress is expected to consider as part of a larger package.

AARP Idaho and the Idaho Scam Jam Alliance invite you to learn about the sophisticated tactics con-artists are using while getting the tools and resources you need to identify and report scams. Join us for these free in-person events in Meridian, Weiser, and Nampa this September.

The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) and Idaho Commission on Aging (ICOA) are announcing the creation of a joint Senior Fraud and Financial Exploitation Prevention Working Group (SFFEP) comprised of financial and senior protection experts to provide recommendations for potential policies, frameworks, and solutions that can help better protect Idaho's senior community from financial crime.

Nancy Lee Hendricks to join AARP Idaho Executive Council

Chuck Harwood from the Federal Trade Commission will provide updates on consumer protection issues, fraud prevention tips, current trends happening in Idaho as well as answer your specific questions.