An AARP Take On Today

After about 15 months of too much worrying, sitting, and staying up late, returning to a healthy lifestyle won't be easy. This month's cover story for the May AARP Bulletin features tips on how to reverse these bad habits picked up during the pandemic. Today, Stephen Perrine, Special Project Editor for AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin, gives his take on how to change your daily routines for the better.

For more information, read 60 Post Pandemic-Health Habits to Help Get Back on Track.

Recorded Live April 22

A panel of experts addressed your questions about coronavirus vaccines and how the pandemic has affecting Asian American and Pacific Islanders.

The experts:

• Alka Kanaya, M.D.Professor of Medicine, University of California San Francisco
• Mary Joy Garcia-Dia, DNPPresident, Philippine Nurses Association of America
• Adelaida Rosario, Ph.D.Lieutenant, U.S. Public Health Service, Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Daphne KwokSpecial Guest, Vice President, AARP
• John YangModerator, Special Correspondent, PBS NewsHour

Recorded Live April 22

A panel of experts addressed your questions about coronavirus vaccines and how the pandemic has affecting Asian American and Pacific Islanders.

The experts:

• Alka Kanaya, M.D.Professor of Medicine, University of California San Francisco
• Mary Joy Garcia-Dia, DNPPresident, Philippine Nurses Association of America
• Adelaida Rosario, Ph.D.Lieutenant, U.S. Public Health Service, Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Daphne KwokSpecial Guest, Vice President, AARP
• John YangModerator, Special Correspondent, PBS NewsHour

This week, we hear from four Latinas and Black women who share how they've learned to cope with grief, unemployment, and other pandemic-related burdens. And, a therapist joins us to give tips on practicing self-care.

Pandemic Worries Have Black and Latina Women Focusing on Self-Care

Gift cards are convenient and popular -- and they're favored by criminals. Con artists have latched onto gift cards as a convenient form of payment for their schemes. Today, we hear from a woman whose savings were drained in a gift card scam. And, Kathy Stokes, Director of Fraud Prevention Programs at AARP Fraud Watch Network, discusses how to spot and avoid these schemes.

As a result of the pandemic, millions of women are unemployed. But, according to AARP's Nancy LeaMond, the problem is multifaceted and multigenerational. This week, we discuss women's uphill battle for economic security. We are also joined by two women, who share their stories and experiences of unemployment amidst the pandemic.

Many people are suffering from anxiety and depression as a result of feeling social isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Robin Smith -- The Oprah Winfrey Show's Therapist-in-Residence -- says that social isolation was common among older adults even before the pandemic. This week, she gives her best advice on how to tackle the problem.

For more information:

• Connect2Affect.org

Recorded Live April 1, 2021

This live Q&A event addressed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Black community. It provided information on the vaccine and how it's being distributed to older adults, people of color, and those with underlying medical conditions.

The experts:

• Rachel Villanueva, M.D.President-Elect, National Medical Association
• Clarence AnthonyChief Executive Officer, National League of Cities
• Arthur C. Evans, Jr., Ph.D.Chief Executive Officer, American Psychological Association
• Nii-Quartelai Quartey, Ed.D.COVID Vaccine Education, Multicultural Engagement Lead, AARP

For the latest coronavirus news and advice, go to AARP.org/coronavirus.

Recorded live April 1, 2021

This live Q&A event addressed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Black community. It provided information on the vaccine and how it's being distributed to older adults, people of color, and those with underlying medical conditions.

The experts:

• Rachel Villanueva, M.D.President-Elect, National Medical Association
• Clarence AnthonyChief Executive Officer, National League of Cities
• Arthur C. Evans, Jr., Ph.D.Chief Executive Officer, American Psychological Association
• Nii-Quartelai Quartey, Ed.D.COVID Vaccine Education, Multicultural Engagement Lead, AARP

As vaccines have been rolling out, misinformation and scams have run rampant. This week, expert fact-checker and Senior Multimedia Reporter for MediaWise Alex Mahadevan returns to continue his mission: to teach people key digital literacy skills, and to discuss how to spot and avoid misinformation. For more on the topic, listen to our discussion with Alex Mahadevan on episode 106: "Fact vs. Fiction: How to Spot Misinformation Online."