Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging

06/11/2026

To prevent elder abuse, it's important to know what to look for.

Physical Abuse: the intentional use of physical force or physical coercion that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment. Acts of physical violence include, but are not limited to, hitting, beating, pushing, shoving, shaking, slapping, kicking, pinching, and burning. Physical abuse also embraces any unlawful, excessive, or unnecessary use of physical or chemical means to restrain or confine an elder, such as force-feeding and physical punishment.

06/08/2026

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Know the signs of elder abuse - and if you see something, say something!

1 in 10 older adults experience abuse every year. Call SW Idaho Area Agency on Aging at 208-898-7060 and report suspected elder abuse to our Adult Protection team today!

06/05/2026

Happy 6/5! Most people become eligible for Medicare at 65 so we celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week the week of 6/5 to help remember the steps to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud!

06/04/2026

Scammers will use a lot of tactics to get your Medicare number, so be aware of their tricks. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

06/03/2026

Join The National Center on Elder Abuse for a webinar on Elder Fraud & Scams: Communication Strategies to Promote Recovery and Reduce Revictimization on June 11, 2026 at 11am MT. We look forward to seeing you there.

You can register for the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Egf950glSaKsn4MsZdQENA?fbclid=IwY2xjawSCrxBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSZExzWDd1OGRMb0tFeGpCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoCimvuVOhxk7Sln8TfyjIsfBsheEh5QN3zphaJ4dtijkz4ibmhNHT1Coumr_aem_jCI_6uyeg9HJjkZHnlkeGQ #/registration

06/02/2026

Do you know how to read a Medicare statement? If you don’t, this is a great time to learn!

Reading your Medicare statements that come in the mail every 180 days or anytime online at Medicare.gov is a great way to find and report suspected fraud.

The SMP has many tools to help you learn how to read your Medicare statements. Learn more https://smpresource.org/you-can-help/read-your-medicare-statements/.

06/01/2026

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week starts TODAY! This week everyone can learn about protecting yourself, your friends, and your loved ones from scammers!

There are a lot of ways to participate so stay tuned in all week to the SMP National Resource Center for different ideas to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud.

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week starts tomorrow! The week everyone can learn about protecting yourself, your friends, and your loved ones from scammers!

There are a lot of ways to participate so stay tuned in all week to the SMP National Resource Center for different ideas to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud.

05/29/2026

The Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging is partnering with the Nampa Family Justice Center for a "Lean on Me" Elder Abuse Awareness Month event on Monday, June 1st at the Nampa Senior Center from 11am-1:30pm.

Join us for senior resources, free cookies, music, bingo, free hygiene kits, and much more!

05/26/2026

The Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging is partnering with the Nampa Family Justice Center for a "Lean on Me" Elder Abuse Awareness Month event on June 1st at the Nampa Senior Center from 11am-1:30pm.

Join us for senior resources, free cookies, music, bingo, free hygiene kits, and much more!