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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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The state president is a volunteer who serves as spokesperson and representative for AARP across Idaho. In this role, Blasch will chair the all-volunteer Executive Council, a diverse group of professionals who provide advice and counsel to advance AARP’s social mission in Idaho.
The annual program aims to make local communities in Idaho more livable
Medicine savings could start this year as laws take effect.
City leaders show public commitment to make the city more livable for people of all ages and abilities.
Health Benefits Navigator will update in real-time with information on new benefits and changes to existing benefits
AARP Idaho is pleased to welcome Nels Jensen of Idaho Falls, as the new state coordinator of the Driver Safety Program in Idaho. As state coordinator, Jensen will organize and oversee all of the volunteer driver safety instructors who teach courses in cities and towns across the Gem State. Jensen has been an AARP Driver Safety volunteer for the past 3 years.
As the Idaho population continues to grow, and people are staying healthy and active longer, a new reality for communities across the Gem State continues to emerge. To help meet this challenge, Malad City has announced their membership into the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities.
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