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A voice and advocate working to protect and improve the lives of the 50 plus population in the Gem State.
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.
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.
CarFit is a FREE, interactive and educational program that teaches participants how to make their personal vehicle “fit” them to increase safety and mobility when they hit the road.
From how-tos to where-tos to the mysteries of science, AARP Idaho’s New Knowledge Adventures offer older adults compelling avenues to learning and exploring.
This is your guide to some of the exciting things happening with AARP Idaho to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Treasure Valley. Join us at these events and see what AARP is doing in your community. Registration starts at 8am on September 9, 2019. Register at https://aarp.cvent.com/HispanicHeritage19
AARP Idaho today released new state data and an infographic illustrating the impact of high prescription drug prices for Gem State residents, specifically those living with cancer, prediabetes or diabetes, and heart disease. AARP unveiled the infographic at the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) annual conference as part of AARP’s nationwide Stop Rx Greed campaign to lower drug prices for all Americans.
This is your guide to just some of the exciting things happening with AARP Idaho in the Treasure Valley. Invite your friends and join us at these events and see what AARP is doing in your community. Registration is required and starts at 8am on September 13, 2019. For more information and to register visit https://aarp.cvent.com/happenings2019
Caring for a parent, spouse, or other loved one can be a 24/7 job that is emotionally, physically and financially difficult. That’s why AARP works tirelessly to support family caregivers, striving to make your big responsibilities a little bit easier.
You can make a big difference in someone else's life.
AARP Idaho state director Lupe Wissel issued the following statement after the Senate Finance Committee’s 19-9 bipartisan vote in favor of the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019:
AARP members and guests are invited to a free screening of POMS - a free-spirited comedy starring Diane Keaton!
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