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[130] Gift Card Payment Scams On the Rise

Apr 29, 2021

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...

[129] Women, Job Loss and The Potential Fallout

Apr 23, 2021

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...

[128] Top Psychologist Talks Self-Care and Social Isolation

Apr 15, 2021

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...

Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall: Coronavirus and The Black Community: Your Vaccine Questions Answered Part 2

Apr 14, 2021

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.

The experts:

Rachel...

Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall: Coronavirus and The Black Community: Your Vaccine Questions Answered Part 1

Apr 12, 2021

Recorded live April 1, 2021

The experts:

Rachel...