AARP Washington State Podcast

Feb 24 2025 71 ep. 41 mins 15
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Health, wealth and self... Interviews and insights with leaders in the field of living better at any age but especially after 50. AARP's mission is to empower you to chose how to live your life as you age.

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Our New Volunteer State President Ron Chew - Who He Is & His Vision For AARP

Feb 24 2025 25 mins  
AARP Washington's new volunteer state president Ron Chew sits down with state director Marguerite Ro to talk about his vision for our work as he begins his term in 2025. Plus, he talks about his background and the experience he brings to AARP.

The 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond with Debra Whitman

Dec 16 2024 29 mins  
In this Caring For Caregivers Conversation, we sit down with Debra Whitman, author of "The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond". A globally recognized expert on aging, Debra shares her journey of turning 50 and asking the pivotal question: What does a good second half of life look like? Debra and host Bruce Carlson explore the challenges and oppo

Washington Initiative 2124 Deep Dive

Oct 30 2024 45 mins  
In this live Teletown Hall, join our AARP Washington Advocacy Director Cathy MacCaul for a deep dive into Ballot Initiative 2124. Hear why AARP, the Washington State Nurses Association and family caregivers are voting No on I-2124, learn about its impact on our state’s long-term care insurance program, and get answers to any other questions you may have.

Caring For Caregivers Conversation in Spokane - Why Voting Matters

Oct 12 2024 33 mins  
In this Caring For Caregivers Conversation, AARP Washington State Director Marguerite Ro talks with a group of our Spokane volunteers about the importance of advocating for caregivers and making our voices heard. Debby Ryan, Steve Corker and Aruna Bhuta discuss how they get involved in making their community better by voting and by volunteering. Learn more about caregiving in Washi

What To Know About Voting in WA with Secretary of State Steve Hobbs

Aug 31 2024 54 mins  
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs answers members questions and brings us up to date on where, when and how to vote in the upcoming election, in a live teletown hall hosted by our AARP Washington Advocacy Director Cathy MacCaul. Learn more about voting in WA at aarp.org/wavotes

Help for Caregivers in Rural Areas From Your Area Agency on Aging

Aug 12 2024 21 mins  
In this Caring For Caregivers Conversation, our state director Marguerite Ro talks with Jennifer Lichorobiec of Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington about family caregiving in Spokane and rural Eastern Washington. Her agency covers five counties, spanning Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Whitman counties, and a diverse population. Jennifer describes the challeng

Help For Caregivers from Your Local Area Agency on Aging

Jul 07 2024 25 mins  
People caring for loved ones often aren't aware of the help that's available from their local Area Agency on Aging. Cathy Knight is State Director at Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging and in this video, she walks you though the services you can use, often for free, and how to find them. Help includes adult day services, caregiver support, case management, elder abuse

Candidate Forum For WA 6th Congressional District - Live on the Peninsula

Jul 06 2024 88 mins  
Derek Kilmer is retiring as the 6th Congressional District Representative and five candidates are running in the August 5th primary to fill his seat. AARP Washington partnered with the Key Peninsula News and the Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula to bring the candidates together to talk with voters in person on Friday, June 28th at the Key Peninsula Civic Center in Vaughn, WA.

Alzheimers Prevention and Brain Health with Dr. Kate Zhong

May 20 2024 40 mins  
In our new Caring For Caregivers Conversation, brain health expert Dr. Kate Zhong joins our state director Marguerite Ro to talk about advances in Alzheimers treatment and what you can do to protect your brain. Dr. Zhong is a geriatric psychiatrist and founder of the Brainnovation Initiative at UNLV. Learn about the Six Pillars of Brain Health in this interview and find more about

Using "Pretirement" To Plan Your Retirement Finances

May 09 2024 23 mins  
Are you worried about your finances for retirement? "Pre-tirement" is a new term for what you can do as you get closer to retirement. AARP is helping to launch a special website to help you and AARP money expert Mary Liz Burns is here to explain how. Visit https://thisispretirement.org/ to learn more and get your personalized retirement savings action plan.