Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging

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!

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.

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

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/.

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.

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!

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!

Championing your health involves being proactive — making healthy choices, staying active, and taking steps to prevent problems before they start. This May, stay engaged in decisions that support long-term health and independence.

Moving more, eating well, and staying socially connected all contribute to overall well-being. At The Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging, we support small, consistent steps that promote lifelong health.