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A voice and advocate working to protect and improve the lives of the 50 plus population in the Gem State.
MAY 20, 2025
Idaho became the latest state to pass a report-and-hold law that allows banks and other financial institutions to slow down a transaction they think might be an example of financial exploitation.
MAY 15, 2025
This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security— a cornerstone of financial security in America. For nine decades, it has kept hundreds of millions of Americans out of poverty and given families across the country peace of mind and dignity in retirement.
MAY 8, 2025
See how results from the 2025 Idaho legislative session will impact family caregivers and Idaho's aging population.
APR 28, 2025
Lupe Wissel of Eagle, who has served AARP Idaho as state director since October 2015, has announced her retirement, effective June 6, 2025. Over her career, including ten in her current position, Wissel’s work includes serving more than 10 years with the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and working more than 14 years on Capitol Hill.
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
If you need to leave your home quickly and under pressure will you be ready?
Savings Possible Thanks to the Prescription Drug Law Championed by AARP
With the Idaho legislative session right around the corner, you can stay up-to-date with the latest information by receiving text alerts from AARP Idaho.
Mark your calendar and join us for an evening at the theater to watch REAGAN. Tickets are free but registration is required, and seating is first-come, first-served. Early registration and arrival are suggested.
Since joining the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities in 2023, both Soda Springs and Montpelier have now developed action plans based on the results of community surveys, workshops and community discussions. These plans will make both communities better places to live for people of all ages.
Fight back against scammers with free document shredding on October 2nd AND an educational forum on October 3rd.
We'll never stop fighting to protect this earned benefit, but Congress must act to make sure Social Security can pay the full benefits Americans have earned. In Idaho, there are more than 370,000 Social Security recipients who depend on this program. The following list provides an overview of the commonly discussed changes Congress is expected to consider as part of a larger package.
AARP Idaho and the Idaho Scam Jam Alliance invite you to learn about the sophisticated tactics con-artists are using while getting the tools and resources you need to identify and report scams. Join us for these free in-person events in Meridian, Weiser, and Nampa this September.
The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) and Idaho Commission on Aging (ICOA) are announcing the creation of a joint Senior Fraud and Financial Exploitation Prevention Working Group (SFFEP) comprised of financial and senior protection experts to provide recommendations for potential policies, frameworks, and solutions that can help better protect Idaho's senior community from financial crime.
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