An AARP Take On Today

Our guest today is Wintley Phipps, who was awarded the AARP Purpose Prize for his efforts in helping students achieve their dreams. He joins us to talk about what that award means to his organization, the US Dream Academy, and how he helps the children who are most at risk of being incarcerated.

If you're struggling to get moving with your 2020 fitness resolutions, tune in for some workout motivation from Jim Owen — author of Just Move! A New Approach to Fitness After 50 — and his wife, Stanya.

Listen to this extended version of our hip-hop focused episode "Getting Better with Rhyme" to hear about how the genre has grown in popularity, from inner city block parties in the early '70s to the current mainstream.

'Tis the season of giving! This week, hear how volunteers with the AARP Foundation Experience Corps are making a difference in their communities.

Find Experience Corps research studies here.

Hip-hop is middle-aged – and we're celebrating! Tune in to hear from guest Nick Huff Barili about how the genre grew in popularity, from inner city block parties in the early '70s to the mainstream.

"God is our assignment editor," says Washington Post obituary editor Adam Bernstein, "and we're ready when you are." Top obit writers talk about this unique form of journalism and how they meet the demands of their jobs with grace, insight and sometimes humor.

Favorite Thanksgiving stories from professional chefs and home cooks who bring fresh flavors to the table.

Social Security is the financial foundation for many of our retirement plans. Listen in to learn how Social Security can work for you and what updates are coming to the program in 2020.

People losing their homes is not OK, and that's the risk people take on when they file for a reverse mortgage. It's especially problematic when that home is a source of family wealth that may be handed down.

This week, we get the expert advice on reverse mortgages and discuss their potential pitfalls.

Listen in to hear how a catastrophic event in Iraq changed Lee and Bob Woodruff's life. And caregiving expert Amy Goyer sheds light on the reality of suddenly becoming a caregiver.

Additional Resources

• AARP Care Guides
• AARP Caregivers Facebook Group
• AARP Prepare to Care Guides
• Elder Care Locator