An AARP Take On Today

Part 1 of 2. We're addressing some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received from members on how to stay safe, protect loved ones, access health resources and more. Experts: Penelope Wang, Personal Finance Writer, Consumer Reports, Martha Dawson, DNP, President, Black Nurses Association and Warren P. Hebert, Jr. DNP, RN, Nursing Professor, Loyola University of New Orleans, and CEO, HomeCare Association of Louisiana.

For our special 100th episode, we talked to aging expert Dr. Keith Whitfield and real-life centenarians about what it takes to live to 100 years old. Plus, our hosts Bob Edwards, Wilma Consul and Mike Ellison look back on their favorite episodes.

Experts answered questions and shared resources related to the coronavirus pandemic and the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision protecting the LGBTQ community from employment discrimination and what it means for workers and employers. Guests include: Annise Parker, Former Mayor of Houston, Texas; Glenn Magpantay, National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance; Karen Loewy, Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund; Diego Sanchez, PFLAG; Justin Nelson, National LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Erwin Tan, AARP

Experts answered questions and shared resources related to the coronavirus pandemic and the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision protecting the LGBTQ community from employment discrimination and what it means for workers and employers. Guests include: Annise Parker, Former Mayor of Houston, Texas; Glenn Magpantay, National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance; Karen Loewy, Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund; Diego Sanchez, PFLAG; Justin Nelson, National LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Erwin Tan, AARP

The Supreme Court's recent landmark decision bans employers from firing or discriminating against workers on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. On this week’s episode, we’ll discuss what the ruling means for older workers' rights.

Part 2. At his live Q&A event, experts addressed the challenges of staying socially engaged and connected to loved ones while remaining safe. Guests included: Donna Benton, Ph.D., Director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center, University of Southern California, Altha Stewart, M.D., Past President, American Psychiatric Association and Oliver Tate Brooks, M.D., President, National Medical Association.

Four million Americans will soon receive their stimulus payment, but not by direct deposit or check. Instead, they'll receive a prepaid debit card. On this week’s episode, an expert from the FTC clues us in about the Economic Impact Payment cards.

Part 1 of 2. At his live Q&A event, experts addressed the challenges of staying socially engaged and connected to loved ones while remaining safe. Guests included: Donna Benton, Ph.D., Director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center, University of Southern California, Altha Stewart, M.D., Past President, American Psychiatric Association, and Oliver Tate Brooks, M.D., President, National Medical Association.

On today’s show, Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges discusses health disparities and racial injustice -- how they're related, why African Americans are disproportionately affected and how communities can help.

Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall: Susan Lucci and AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins on Caring for Loved Ones in Care Facilities Part 2

Part 1 of 2. At this live Q&A event, actress Susan Lucci, AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins, and other experts answer questions about the COVID-19 nursing home crisis. Other guests included: Lori Smetanka, Executive Director for The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care and Bill Sweeney Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at AARP.

Many Americans are struggling to feed their families during the pandemic. This week, we hear from Feeding America on its efforts to feed millions, and we talk to The Beach Boy’s Mike Love about how his new song is raising money for the organization.

Actress Susan Lucci shares how she stays connected to her mother who is quarantined in an assisted living community. And AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins discusses the push to protect residents and staff in these facilities. And in our second segment, we hear from the team behind a new PBS documentary series series that honors Asian-Americans’ place in American history, and how celebrating it is especially important during the pandemic.

Nursing home residents are especially vulnerable to coronavirus and their nurses and doctors may lack the proper protective equipment. Today, we hear from resilient healthcare workers about how they’ve had to adapt since coronavirus struck.

Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall: Protecting Your Health & Bank Account Part 1