An AARP Take On Today

As the world continues to adhere to social distancing guidelines, the entertainment industry has now become more acclimated in engaging audiences from their homes. This year, AARP The Magazine's Movies for Grownups Awards Show took place virtually as it honored many award recipients from this past year’s best movies and shows. On today's show, Tim Appelo, AARP Film Critic, returns to highlight some key moments from this year’s ceremony.

Recorded live March 11, 2021 Falling on the one-year milestone of the World Health Organization declaring the coronavirus a global pandemic, this live Q&A event addressed the challenges we’re still experiencing. Experts provided information on how federal, state and local governments are distributing the vaccine to older adults, people living and working in nursing homes, people of color, and those with underlying medical conditions.

Recorded live March 11, 2021 Falling on the one-year milestone of the World Health Organization declaring the coronavirus a global pandemic, this live Q&A event addressed the challenges we’re still experiencing. Experts provided information on how federal, state and local governments are distributing the vaccine to older adults, people living and working in nursing homes, people of color, and those with underlying medical conditions.

The mass shooting in Atlanta last week killed eight people, six of them women of Asian descent. This week on 'Take on Today,' we hear about the response from older Asian American people on the tragedy, the history of Asian-targeted hate crimes in the U.S., and resources available to support the community.

Suze Orman and a panel of finance professionals answered caller questions on savings, retirement, and taxes in a recent AARP tele-town hall. Listen in as we discuss the critical queries asked and expert advice given.

This is the second of two parts of the live town hall that originally aired on March 11, 2021. The event continued with a panel of experts who responded to caller questions and shared additional tax and financial information. The Experts: Erin M. Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate; Deborah Owens, Financial Expert and Author, Founder and CEO of WealthyU; Steve Conary, AARP Tax Aide

Taxpayers are navigating an extremely complex tax season as result of unemployment, scams, the loss of a loved one, or their own health issues related to the pandemic. This tele-town hall helped listeners navigate questions related to stimulus payments, retirement investments and minimum distributions.  This is the first of two parts of the town hall that originally aired on March 11, 2021. The event began with a moderated discussion between Suze Orman and AARP Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Jenkins

As a child, AARP Purpose Prize recipient Arturo Noriega saw his immigrant parents fight to access credit. Inspired by their struggle, Arturo established Centro Community Partners, mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs. On today's show, we hear about the organization that Noriega founded -- whose services have helped thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs from underserved populations.

For many of us, stay-at-home orders have meant that movies and TV shows are a bigger part of our lives than ever before. For that reason, our guest, AARP Film Critic Tim Appelo, is thankful to have enjoyed so many films this past year. Today, he'll discuss his favorite films, shows and talent that are being honored at AARP The Magazine's Movies for Grownups Awards.

Before the pandemic, our guest Lara Garey had clinicians coming through her home every day to assist in providing care for her husband Tom, a veteran who lives with ALS. Once the pandemic began, all of that that help stopped -- until recently.  Hear about her caregiving journey. Also, learn about the Respite Relief Program, a free benefit for military/veteran caregivers from caregiving advocate Lee Woodruff. And, we’ll discuss the financial side of caregiving with AARP Financial Ambassador Jean Chatzky

The pandemic has changed how we work, learn, and interact as social distancing guidelines have led to a more virtual existence. On today’s show, Scott Frisch, AARP COO, and Tom Kamber, Executive Director of OATS from AARP, will discuss two programs designed for older adults: the AARP Virtual Community Center and OATS’s Senior Planet online courses. Think of this episode as a toolkit for those who want to use technology better.

Up until 2016, the Bronx was the only of New York’s five boroughs without a Children’s Museum. As a native Brooklynite, Hope Harley saw first-hand the impact of having a safe, exploratory space for children that instilled borough pride and wanted to bring that to the Bronx. We sit down with Hope and discuss the Bronx Children’s Museum, her AARP Purpose Prize, and how continued determination has gotten her to where she is today.

We want to make sure you heard this live Q&A tele-town hall that originally aired on January 28, 2021. The event highlighted the virtual resources available to help older people heal, make friends and build community. Jo Ann Allen, writer and host of the podcast Been There, Done That, and Dr. Andrea Bonior, clinical psychologist and best-selling author of Detox Your Thoughts were our guest experts. Jason Young, AARP SVP of External Relations hosted the event.

This Valentine’s Day, thousands of volunteers are preparing to deliver heartfelt messages to isolated older adults who may be struggling to stay connected. They're known as the Cupid Crew, a volunteer-driven effort from Wish of a Lifetime from AARP to combat social isolation among older adults. Today, we’ll hear from a Girl Scout and her troop leader as they voice what the program means to them. The Founder of Wish of a Lifetime from AARP will also discuss the inspiration behind the initiative.

We've found so many ways to stay connected with friends new and old amidst the Pandemic. Anna Sale, host and creator of WNYC Studio's podcast "Death, Sex and Money," explores why podcasts are a great way to form meaningful connections with your loved ones and with new communities.