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Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall: Personal Resilience and the New Normal Part 2 Jun 18, 2020

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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.

[98] Don't Throw Away Your Stimulus Payment With the Junk Mail Jun 18, 2020

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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.

Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall: Personal Resilience in the New Normal Part 1 Jun 16, 2020

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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.

[97] A Nurse's Perspective on Healing Racial Disparities Jun 11, 2020

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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 Jun 11, 2020

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Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall: Susan Lucci and AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins on Caring for Loved Ones in Care Facilities Part 1 May 29, 2020

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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 discussion with experts who answered listeners' questions. 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.

[96] The Beach Boys' Mike Love & Feeding America's Families May 28, 2020

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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.

[95] Susan Lucci on Staying Connected; Celebrating Asian-American Heritage May 22, 2020

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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.

[94] Inside Look at Hospitals and Nursing Homes May 14, 2020

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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 May 12, 2020

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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 avoid scams that have been feeding off the pandemic.

Guests:

Leigh Vinocur, M.D. of the American College of Emergency Physicians
Gerri Walsh, senior vice president of investor education at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, also known as FINRA
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass of California's 37th Congressional District.

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