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Coronavirus Town Hall: Navigating the New Normal Part 1 Aug 07, 2020

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Part 1 of 2. This live event provided information, tips and guidance to help older adults navigate the new landscape, including how to identify misinformation, care for yourself and loved ones, and stay connected during a turbulent economic and emotional time. Guests: Steven C. Johnson, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Alex Mahadevan, Senior Multimedia Reporter, Mediawise and Poynter Institute, Donna Benton, Ph.D., Director, Family Caregiving Center, University of Southern California and Jamie Richards, Park Ranger at Yosemite National .

Coronavirus Town Hall: The Health and Financial Security of Latinos Part 2 Jul 29, 2020

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Part 2 of 2. This bilingual live event provides an overview of key health and financial security issues facing Hispanics/Latinos during the coronavirus. Guests: Juan Rivera M.D., Chief Medical Correspondent, Univision and Wanda Colon-Mollfulleda, Deputy Regional Commissioner, Social Security Administration

Coronavirus Town Hall: The Health and Financial Security of Latinos Part 1 Jul 27, 2020

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This bilingual live event provides an overview of key health and financial security issues facing Hispanics/Latinos during the coronavirus. Guests: Juan Rivera M.D., Chief Medical Correspondent, Univision and Wanda Colon-Mollfulleda, Deputy Regional Commissioner, Social Security Administration

[101] Advice and Resources for Unemployed Workers Jul 24, 2020

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Over 3 million adults 55 or older are unemployed. On today's episode, we talk to a jobseeker about looking for work amid a pandemic and learn about a service that provides free online courses to older adults.

Coronavirus Town Hall: Frequently Asked Questions (Part 2) Jul 20, 2020

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Part 2 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.

Coronavirus Town Hall: Frequently Asked Questions Jul 16, 2020

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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.

[100] What it Takes to Live to 100 Jul 09, 2020

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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.

Coronavirus Town Hall: LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections, Part 2 Jun 30, 2020

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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 President/CEO, Victory Fund Institute

Glenn MagpantayExecutive Director National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance

Karen LoewySenior Attorney and Seniors Strategist Lambda Legal Defense &Education Fund

Diego SanchezDirector of Advocacy PFLAG

Justin NelsonFounder and Co-President National LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Erwin TanDirector of Health and Thought Leadership AARP

Coronavirus Town Hall: LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections, Part 1 Jun 29, 2020

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Guests include:

Annise Parker Former Mayor of Houston, Texas President/CEO, Victory Fund Institute

Glenn MagpantayExecutive Director National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance

Karen LoewySenior Attorney and Seniors Strategist Lambda Legal Defense &Education Fund

Diego SanchezDirector of Advocacy PFLAG

Justin NelsonFounder and Co-President National LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Erwin TanDirector of Health and Thought Leadership AARP

[99] A Long-Awaited Win for Older LGBT Workers Jun 25, 2020

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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.

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