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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.
Because of the coronavirus, the way Idahoans vote has changed. The May 19th Idaho primary will be conducted exclusively by absentee ballot. Join Ada County Clerk Phil McGrane to learn more about requesting a ballot, party affiliation and voting by mail. This is an interactive online forum and participants are encouraged to ask their questions directly to Mr. McGrane.
GOVERNOR LITTLE AND AARP IDAHO WILL HOLD CORONAVIRUS TOWN HALL UPDATES EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH JUNE
AARP Idaho is a committed advocate on issues important to you and your family. Thanks to the hard work of volunteers and staff, the 2020 legislative session ended with several achievements benefiting Idahoans of all ages.
AARP will host a live Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Hall every Thursday at 12 p.m. (CST). Experts at this week’s live Q&A event will address your questions related to protecting yourself and loved ones from the virus, staying healthy and reducing social isolation.
Along with Idaho Governor Brad Little and health officials, AARP Idaho will host their fourth statewide telephone town hall to provide updated information and answer questions regarding the coronavirus in Idaho. Lupe Wissel, AARP Idaho state director, will moderate the call.
By AARP Idaho state director, Lupe Wissel
Throughout this continued outbreak, AARP has been providing information and resources to help older people and those caring for them protect themselves from the virus and prevent it from spreading to others.
Throughout this continued outbreak, AARP is providing information and resources to help older people and those caring for them protect themselves from the virus and prevent it from spreading to others.
AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond, in a letter, urged Congress to take aggressive next steps to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and work to help older Americans, who are most at risk from coronavirus.
We’re writing with an important message to let you know that we have canceled our external events until further notice. While convening events is a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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