An AARP Take On Today

This week, two state directors update us on AARP's Lobby Week, where state leaders and volunteers virtually met with members of congress to advocate for those age 50-plus and their families as they face growing challenges due to the pandemic.

Experts at this live Q&A addressed the challenges of caring for older loved ones while engaging children. They also identified both online and community resources to help you find the health and monetary support you need -- telehealth, unemployment benefits, and stimulus payments. Part 2 of 2. Guests include:

Jane Strommen, Ph.D., North Dakota State University; Kate Gallego, mayor of the city of Phoenix in Arizona; Dr. Elena Rios, M.D., president and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association.

Experts at this live Q&A event shared tips for balancing work and self-care, and addressed the challenges of caring for older loved ones while engaging children. They also identified both online and community resources to help you find the health and monetary support you need -- telehealth, unemployment benefits, and stimulus payments. Part 1 of 2.

Guests include:

• Jane Strommen, Ph.D., North Dakota State University
• Kate Gallego, mayor of the city of Phoenix in Arizona
• Dr. Elena Rios, M.D., president and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association.

What's the secret to a lasting marriage? In this episode, Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas asked 40 famous couples for their new book, "What Makes a Marriage Last." Then, we ask the same question to everyday couples who have endured quarantine and more.

Experts at this live Q&A event addressed questions related to protecting, supporting and remaining connected to loved ones in all types of care facilities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Guests included:

• Lori Smetanka, Executive Director, The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
• Charlene Harrington, Ph.D., Professor, Social Behavioral Sciences, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco
• Claudette Royal, Director Long Term Care Advocacy and State Ombudsman, New York State Office for the Aging

• Lori Smetanka, Executive Director, The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
• Charlene Harrington, Ph.D., Professor, Social Behavioral Sciences, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco
• Claudette Royal, Director Long Term Care Advocacy and State Ombudsman, New York State Office for the Aging

Across the country, nursing homes are preventing visitors from entering, leaving many to wonder how their loved ones are being cared for. On this week's episode, we uncover the questions you need to ask if your loved one is in a quarantined facility.

Part 2 of 2.

• Andrew Gettinger, M.D., Chief Clinical Officer from the Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Tricia Neuman, Sc.D., Senior Vice President at the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
• Joe Kvedar, M.D., President-Elect of the American Telemedicine Association.

Part 1 of 2. Experts at this week's live Q&A event address questions and provide guidance related to telehealth. They cover the basics of electronic and virtual services and how to access them. Learn more about how Medicare and private insurances have adjusted and expanded their rules for testing, prescriptions and out-of-network care during the pandemic.

Guests include:

• Andrew Gettinger, M.D., Chief Clinical Officer from the Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Tricia Neuman, Sc.D., Senior Vice President at the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
• Joe Kvedar, M.D., President-Elect of the American Telemedicine Association.

On this week's episode, hear from the volunteers behind the AARP Friendly Voices call center and how they're helping others combat social isolation and loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic.