AARP Arizona Desert Voices Podcast

AARP Arizona hosts the “Desert Voices Podcast”, a monthly series created to inform, empower, and connect adults 50+ throughout the state. Hosted by AARP Arizona State Director Dana M. Kennedy. September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month, and in this episode we're talking about something that affects millions of older adults every year: falls. While many people think falls are simply a normal part of aging, the truth is that most falls can be prevented.

AARP Arizona hosts the “Desert Voices Podcast”, a monthly series created to inform, empower, and connect adults 50+ throughout the state. Hosted by AARP Arizona State Director Dana M. Kennedy. In this episode we're talking about a topic that many families don't think about until after an emergency occurs: medical alert devices with our guest Dr. Darlene Moyer, MD, Family and Geriatric Medicine Physician, HonorHealth.

AARP Arizona hosts the “Desert Voices Podcast”, a monthly series created to inform, empower, and connect adults 50+ throughout the state. Hosted by Dana Kennedy, AARP Arizona State Director. This episode highlights how social connections help your money, health and happiness last longer with guests Brenda Holt, Sr. Assoc. State Director – Outreach & Engagement – Maricopa and Dr. Len Kirschner (Past Director at Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS and past President of AARP Arizona).

AARP Arizona hosts the “Desert Voices Podcast”, a monthly series created to inform, empower, and connect adults 50+ throughout the state. Hosted by Dana Kennedy, AARP Arizona State Director. This episode highlights caregiving — because when someone you love needs help, families step up… but it can take a real toll emotionally, physically, and financially.

AARP Arizona is excited to introduce the Desert Voices Podcast, a new monthly series created to inform, empower, and connect adults 50+ throughout the state. Hosted by Dana Kennedy, AARP Arizona State Director. This episode focuses on fraud and how to protect ourselves with special guest Troy Cofer, FBI Special Agent working in Financial Crime.

This episode highlights everyday steps to support healthy aging, from nutrition and exercise to preventive screenings, brain health, and mindfulness. Listeners will also learn about AARP wellness tools such as Staying Sharp.

AARP Arizona Desert Voices Podcast is where we talk about the issues that matter most to older adults and their families. On our first episode we will be diving into a powerful conversation: honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., celebrating Black History Month, and exploring why financial security is such an important part of that story.