An AARP Take On Today

Recorded Live May 20, 2021 While new COVID-19 cases have fallen to their lowest levels since September, many people are still hesitant to get a shot. This live Q&A event addressed your questions and concerns about the vaccines and how to stay safe in public, social and family circles as things begin to open up across the country.

Recorded Live May 20, 2021 While new COVID-19 cases have fallen to their lowest levels since September, many people are still hesitant to get a shot. This live Q&A event addressed your questions and concerns about the vaccines and how to stay safe in public, social and family circles as things begin to open up across the country.

Fifteen years ago, three women began working to have the U.S. Postal Service create a new stamp honoring the sacrifice of Japanese Americans who fought in WWII. This year, their long sought-after story will finally be shared through a commemorative stamp. Listen to their story of determination on today’s Memorial Day show.

Recorded Live May 6 Experts answered your questions and provided the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines, as well as how to prioritize mental wellness and maintain social connections during the pandemic.

Recorded Live May 6 Experts answered your questions and provided the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines, as well as how to prioritize mental wellness and maintain social connections during the pandemic.

After about 15 months of too much worrying, sitting, and staying up late, returning to a healthy lifestyle won’t be easy. This month's cover story for the May AARP Bulletin features tips on how to reverse these bad habits picked up during the pandemic. Today, Stephen Perrine, Special Project Editor for AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin, gives his take on how to change your daily routines for the better.

Recorded Live April 22 A panel of experts addressed your questions about coronavirus vaccines and how the pandemic has affecting Asian American and Pacific Islanders.

Recorded Live April 22 A panel of experts addressed your questions about coronavirus vaccines and how the pandemic has affecting Asian American and Pacific Islanders.

This week, we hear from four Latinas and Black women who share how they've learned to cope with grief, unemployment, and other pandemic-related burdens. And, a therapist joins us to give tips on practicing self-care.

Gift cards are convenient and popular -- and they're favored by criminals. Con artists have latched onto gift cards as a convenient form of payment for their schemes. Today, we hear from a woman whose savings were drained in a gift card scam. And, Kathy Stokes, Director of Fraud Prevention Programs at AARP Fraud Watch Network, discusses how to spot and avoid these schemes.

As a result of the pandemic, millions of women are unemployed. But, according to AARP's Nancy LeaMond, the problem is multifaceted and multigenerational. This week, we discuss women's uphill battle for economic security. We are also joined by two women, who share their stories and experiences of unemployment amidst the pandemic.

Many people are suffering from anxiety and depression as a result of feeling social isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Robin Smith -- The Oprah Winfrey Show's Therapist-in-Residence -- says that social isolation was common among older adults even before the pandemic. This week, she gives her best advice on how to tackle the problem.

Recorded Live April 1, 2021 This live Q&A event addressed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Black community. It provided information on the vaccine and how it’s being distributed to older adults, people of color, and those with underlying medical conditions.

Recorded live April 1, 2021 This live Q&A event addressed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Black community. It provided information on the vaccine and how it’s being distributed to older adults, people of color, and those with underlying medical conditions.

As vaccines have been rolling out, misinformation and scams have run rampant. This week, expert fact-checker and Senior Multimedia Reporter for MediaWise Alex Mahadevan returns to continue his mission: to teach people key digital literacy skills, and to discuss how to spot and avoid misinformation. For more on the topic, listen to our discussion with Alex Mahadevan on episode 106: "Fact vs. Fiction: How to Spot Misinformation Online."