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Coronavirus: Coping and Maintaining Your Well-Being, Part 2 Apr 13, 2020

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Experts in this Q&A event address questions related to protecting yourself and loved ones from the virus, staying healthy, protecting the well-being of veterans and reducing social isolation. They also respond to rising concerns about how stress, uncertainty, fear, and lack of control are negatively affecting people and contributing to depression. You can join in the conversation each Thursday. See more details at aarp.org/coronavirus Guests include:

Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D., from The President's Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End the National Tragedy of Suicide Task Force
Col. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, M.D., from Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Altha Stewart, M.D., from the American Psychiatric Association

Coronavirus: Coping and Maintaining Your Well-Being, Part 1 Apr 13, 2020

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Guests include:

Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D., from The President's Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End the National Tragedy of Suicide Task Force
Col. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, M.D., from Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Altha Stewart, M.D., from the American Psychiatric Association

[89] The CARES Act Stimulus Package: What You Need to Do...Or Not Do Apr 09, 2020

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There are a lot of questions surrounding the CARES Act and how it affects older adults. On this week's episode, policy expert David Certner breaks down the details of America's historic stimulus package.

For more information, visit AARP's Coronavirus Page

Coronavirus: Managing Your Money Tele-Town Hall, Part 2 Apr 07, 2020

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Experts address health concerns and questions related to managing your income, credit and retirement accounts, accessing Social Security services, the extension of the tax filing deadline, and the effects of the economic stimulus legislation. Guests include Erik Jones, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Social Security Administration and Jean Chatzky, CEO of HerMoney.com.

Coronavirus: Managing Your Money and Protecting Your Health with U.S. Surgeon General, Part 1 Apr 06, 2020

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Experts address health concerns and questions related to managing your income, credit and retirement accounts, accessing Social Security services, the extension of the tax filing deadline, and the effects of the economic stimulus legislation. Guests include Vice Admiral Jerome Adams, Surgeon General of the United States; Erik Jones, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Social Security Administration; and Jean Chatzky, CEO of HerMoney.com.

[88] An Epidemic of Fraud & Scams Apr 02, 2020

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Fraudsters are working overtime during the coronavirus pandemic. On this week's episode, Kathy Stokes, Director of AARP's Fraud Watch Network, discusses why scams are on the rise and how you can protect yourself.

For more information: AARP's Fraud Watch Network FTC's Coronavirus Scam Webpage

Coronavirus: Protecting Loved Ones Tele-Town Hall, Part 2 Mar 31, 2020

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Part 2 of 2. In AARP's latest coronavirus tele-town hall Q&A, experts addressed caring for family, friends and neighbors during the coronavirus pandemic. Experts include: Lance Robertson, Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Donna Benton, Ph.D., Director, University of Southern California Family Caregiving Support Center; and Ian Williams, Ph.D., Branch Chief, Outbreak Response and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Coronavirus: Caring for Loved Ones Tele-Town Hall with CDC, Others, Part 1 Mar 30, 2020

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Part 1 of 2. In AARP's latest coronavirus tele-town hall Q&A experts addressed caring for family, friends and neighbors during the coronavirus pandemic. Experts include: Lance Robertson, Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Donna Benton, Ph.D., Director, University of Southern California Family Caregiving Support Center; and Ian Williams, Ph.D., Branch Chief, Outbreak Response and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[87] Movies for (Homebound) Grownups Mar 26, 2020

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Weary from hearing coronavirus updates? Movies could be the perfect escape. On this week's episode, AARP film critic Tim Appelo is back to give his best streaming-friendly movie and TV recommendations.

Tim's movie and show recommendations:

A League of Their Own (1992) - Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vudu, Youtube
Star Wars Episodes IV, V, and VI - Disney +, Amazon Prime, Google Pay, Vudu, Youtube, iTunes
The Godfather (1972) - Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vudu, Youtube
Barbershop (2002) - Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vudu, Youtube, Hulu, iTunes
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) - Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vudu, Youtube
Booksmart (2019) - Hulu, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vudu, Youtube
Dolemite is My Name (2019) - Netflix Original Movie
Hoosiers (1986) - Hulu, iTunes, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vudu, Youtube
Akeelah and the Bee (2006) - Hulu, iTunes, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vudu, Youtube
Emma (2020) - Amazon Prime, Google Play, Youtube
My Brilliant Friend (2018-present) - HBO
Little Fires Everywhere (2020) - Hulu Original Series
Self Made (2020) - Netflix Original Series

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March 20th Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall, Part 2 Mar 23, 2020

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Part 2 of 2 of AARP's latest coronavirus tele-town hall Q&A, recorded March 19, 2020. Top experts discussed health concerns, caregiving and scams. Guests include Jay C. Butler, M.D., deputy director for infectious diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Daniel Kaufman, deputy director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission and; Lance Robertson, assistant secretary for aging, Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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