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An AARP Take On Today

May 29, 2020

Part 1 of 2. At this live Q&A event, actress Susan Lucci shared the story of her 103-year-old mother living in an assisted living community during the pandemic, and AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins outlined AARP’s efforts to protect residents and staff in these facilities. This conversation was followed by a panel...


May 28, 2020

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.


May 22, 2020

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...


May 14, 2020

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.  


May 12, 2020

This is a replay of the tele-town hall recorded on May 7th at 1pm EST, part 1 of 2. Experts answered your questions and addressed the federal government’s actions related to the physical and economic health of older Americans. They also discussed accessing emergency services during the outbreak, and how to spot and...