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.
Voter access, voter identification and ballot issues continue to make headlines in Idaho. As such, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane will join AARP Idaho for a statewide telephone town hall on October 28 at 11:00am MT to discuss these issues as well as other topics important to older Idahoans.
AARP Idaho says financial institutions should be able to step in when they suspect scammers are trying to steal the savings of older and vulnerable people.
Is your community at risk of being impacted by disasters like floods, wildfires, or earthquakes? Building a culture of preparedness means that everyone has a role to play in better preparing for disasters, including government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals.
AARP Idaho has assembled finance and aging experts to discuss ways older residents can avoid being targets of fraud. For more information about the speakers and how to register click HERE.
Idaho residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how to find an updated vaccine near you.