AARP Idaho

AARP Idaho released a new survey showing 75% of small business owners in Idaho think more should be done to encourage residents to save for retirement. Moreover, almost half (46%) express concern about their employees not having enough money to cover health care or living expenses when they retire, with one in five (19%) saying they are very concerned.

The 2020 Census count is fast approaching and its bringing opportunities for Idahoans looking for short-term work.

April 1, 2020 is Census Day, but census activity is not limited to years ending in 0, and neither is census fraud.

Are you looking for ways to make a difference in our community and “give back”, particularly to your fellow 50+ Gem Staters? If so, we would love to share how AARP Idaho is working to ensure that Idaho residents have choice, control and independence through every stage of their lives. Please join us for a volunteer team building workshop at our Boise office.

Join AARP identity theft and fraud prevention expert Amy Nofziger at Smart Women Smart Money in Boise on February 14 and learn how phone number spoofing and robo-calls have changed the landscape of fraud. Get inside two of the most popular scams and understand how they use fear, persuasion and social engineering to steal your hard earned money. After this session you will feel more empowered to spot the red flags and fight off fraudsters. You won't want to miss this important break-out session.

On AARP Idaho’s annual Lobby Day, set for Monday, Feb. 3, dozens of members and volunteers will be at the capitol to highlight legislative priorities important to older state residents.

AARP Idaho has appointed Dr. Bessie Katsilometes as state president – the highest state-level volunteer position within the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. AARP Idaho has more than 186,000 members statewide and more than 37 million members nationwide.

Thousands of Idahoans will have the opportunity to participate in a “telephone town hall" meeting with Idaho President Pro Tem of the Senate Brent Hill and Speaker of the House Scott Bedke. AARP Idaho state director Lupe Wissel will moderate the conversation and take questions from callers across the state.

You are invited to attend the upcoming AARP Volunteer Network Meeting on January 7th, at 1:30 pm (mtn). This is an opportunity to learn more about volunteering with AARP and all of the available opportunities to serve in your community. This meeting is also a chance to hear from AARP Associate State Director of Advocacy Francoise Cleveland. She’ll be discussing the upcoming legislative session, AARP day at the Capitol and other legislative priorities including property tax reduction, retirement savings and more.

AARP members and guests in the Nampa and Idaho Falls area are invited to a free screening of Green Book - starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali.