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AARP Idaho
A voice and advocate working to protect and improve the lives of the 50 plus population in the Gem State.
MAY 8, 2025
See how results from the 2025 Idaho legislative session will impact family caregivers and Idaho's aging population.
APR 28, 2025
Lupe Wissel of Eagle, who has served AARP Idaho as state director since October 2015, has announced her retirement, effective June 6, 2025. Over her career, including ten in her current position, Wissel’s work includes serving more than 10 years with the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and working more than 14 years on Capitol Hill.
APR 21, 2025
AARP Idaho Executive Council member Tom Ressler has received the 2024 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award. Senator Crapo created the award in 2002 to recognize Idaho veterans and volunteers for their outstanding service to our country and its veterans.
APR 16, 2025
In an ever-changing—and often confusing—political and media environment, AARP is continuing to fight on behalf of our members to protect Social Security.
It’s a fact: the lives of America’s most vulnerable seniors, including many here in Idaho, are at risk because the unchecked nursing home industry chooses profits over providing enough staff to meet basic levels of care. For years, seniors in under-staffed nursing homes have been forced to sit in soiled underwear, suffer painful bed sores, miss life-saving medications, and worse. When the nursing home industry can center profits over people, nursing home residents pay the price – sometimes with their lives.
Looking to keep your identify safe? AARP Idaho is offering a free opportunity to shred personal documents — and possibly keep scammers at bay.
AARP Awards Grants to Four Organizations in Idaho as Part of Nationwide Program to Make Communities More Livable
New Knowledge Adventures (NKA) is a lifelong continuing education program for older adults designed to offer exceptional learning, exploration and fellowship opportunities in a comfortable and non-competitive surrounding. It's a great way to learn something new and make friends along they way.
We’re serious about wanting to help consumers fight identity theft! Stay one step ahead of identity thieves with AARP Idaho at a free shredding event.
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Retired longtime educator Irene Chavolla says she plans to rely on her language skills and years of experience dealing with families to fulfill her role as the newest member of AARP Idaho’s volunteer executive council.
New National Survey: More Than Half of Veterans Are Unaware of Their Housing Benefits and a Quarter Need Financial Help for Home Modifications
Please join us for Design for Life: A special community forum to explore housing options that accommodate aging across the lifespan.
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