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.
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.
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.
In an ever-changing—and often confusing—political and media environment, AARP is continuing to fight on behalf of our members to protect Social Security.
In 2024 there were over 10,000 reports of fraud in Idaho totaling $53.9M in losses. AARP Idaho will offer tips on how to protect yourself from fraud as part of a telephone town hall with a federal official who has worked for decades ferreting out scams and deceptive and unfair business practices.
Stay one step ahead of identity thieves with AARP Idaho at a complimentary shredding event on May 22nd in Pocatello. Experts agree that shredding confidential documents is a good way to protect yourself from fraud.
We're showing complimentary screenings of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning in Pocatello and Lewiston. We hope you'll join us for a fun night out!
Although human anatomy hasn’t changed much in the recent past, the technology used to teach it has. Join us for a fascinating virtual class on the human body on April 21st at 10am MT.
AARP Idaho is a committed advocate on issues important to you and your family. Volunteers and staff are working to advance legislation on behalf of those 50 and older on key issues that help all Idahoans live their best lives and enhance the quality of life as we age.