An AARP Take On Today

[121] Veteran Caregiver Receives A Helping Hand

Feb 26, 2021

Before the pandemic, our guest Lara Garey had family members and clinicians coming in and out of her home every day to assist in providing care for her husband Tom, a veteran of the Air Force who lives with ALS. Once quarantine restrictions began, all of that that help stopped -- until recently.

This week, hear from...

[120] Learning New Ways to Connect Online

Feb 19, 2021

The pandemic has changed how we work, learn, and interact as social distancing guidelines have led to a more virtual existence, both personally and professionally. 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...

[119] How Hope Co-Founded the Bronx Children's Museum

Feb 12, 2021

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...

A Virtual World Awaits: Finding Fun, Community and Connections

Feb 9, 2021

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...

[118] The Cupid Crew Joins the Fight Against Social Isolation

Feb 5, 2021

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...