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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.
NOV 1, 2025
Join AARP Idaho for a telephone town hall with Gov. Brad Little (R) on Monday, Nov. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. MT.
OCT 30, 2025
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.
OCT 24, 2025
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.
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Results of Vital Voices Survey Will Shape AARP’s Future Advocacy Efforts
Virtual seminar being offered to Idahoans about key questions to consider about Medicare Initial Enrollment
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 members and guests are invited to participate in a telephone town hall meeting with Governor Brad Little on November 24th at 10:30am MTN. AARP Idaho state director Karrianne Fallow will moderate the call and take questions from listeners around the state regarding the previous election, upcoming 2026 Idaho Legislative session, health care, property taxes, affordable housing and other issues important to Idahoans. This is your opportunity to speak directly with Governor Little.
November marks National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the 38 million Americans, 210,000 in Idaho, who help care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones so they can remain at home – as opposed to costly institutions. In the Gem State alone, family caregivers provide unpaid care valued at a staggering $3 billion annually.
ARRP members and guests are invited to complimentary screenings of Wicked: For Good on November 19th in Twin Falls and November 21st in Pocatello.
Don’t be a Target or a Victim!
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.
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.
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