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.
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.
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.
New Knowledge Adventures (NKA) is a lifelong continuing education program for older adults designed to offer exceptional learning, exploration and social opportunities in a comfortable and non-competitive surrounding. It's a great way to learn something new and make friends along the way.
Join AARP Idaho and the Idaho Caregiver Alliance February 22 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (MT) on Zoom for the Idaho Family Caregiver Conference. It's an opportunity to meet with others (virtually) and get the tools you need on your caregiving journey.
Beginning in February and continuing until the end of tax season, AARP Foundation is providing complimentary IRS certified tax preparation in Idaho through its Tax-Aide program. You do not need to be an AARP member to use this service.
Join AARP Idaho on January 16th as we host President Pro Tempore of the Idaho Senate Kelly Anthon and Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow for a one hour statewide telephone town to discuss the current legislative session.