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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.
AARP Idaho invites members and their guests to connect with AARP staff, volunteers and one another when the Idaho Steelheads host the Rapid City Rush, on Saturday, Dec. 17. The hockey game begins at 7 p.m. at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise. The $16 discount tickets include a rinkside meal of hot dog, chips and soft drink.
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Idahoans invited to attend and ask their questions on November 10th
Usually a treat for children, Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of the year,
...so are the Scammers.
Medicare can be confusing...but it doesn't have to be! Did you know that Medicare choices can impact your financial security? Join AARP Idaho and the Idaho Department of Insurance Senior Health Advisors in Caldwell, Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Post Falls to get your Medicare questions answered in person by the experts. You'll learn the basics of the Medicare program, who is eligible, what is covered, how your choice can impact financial security, and what resources are available. Gain insight into the Medicare program and how to best optimize your benefits.
This fall, AARP Idaho is encouraging Medicare beneficiaries to read their annual Notice of Change and to review their health and prescription drug plan options for 2017 during Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 th – December 7 th). Given the trend in high prescription medication prices, consumers are advised to pay close attention to their Medicare Part D drug plan options to help save money.
AARP Idaho announced today that Lynn Young of Meridian was selected to receive the 2016 Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious volunteer award. Each year AARP honors the legacy of AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service. This award is a symbol of the power of individuals to make a difference in the lives of others. AARP Idaho state director Lupe Wissel will present the honor to Young at an upcoming ceremony in Boise.
AARP Idaho will host a telephone town hall on Monday, Oct. 24, at 11:30 a.m. to discuss timely health insurance issues that affect older Idahoans, such as Medicare open enrollment and Medicare fraud.
AARP Idaho is pleased to welcome Becky Young of Blackfoot, as the new state coordinator of the Driver Safety Program in Idaho. As state coordinator, Young will organize and oversee all of the volunteer driver safety instructors who teach courses in cities and towns across the Gem State.
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