An AARP Take On Today

In this live Q&A event, special guests Dr. Francis Collins, the Director of the National Institutes of Health, and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, answer questions and provide the latest information on the pandemic, vaccine development and how to stay safe during the holidays.

As our loved ones get older, many have fears or uncertainty about what it means to take care of them. Whether it's emotional and physical stress or financial strain, caregiving certainly comes with its challenges. But what if we have the wrong idea about caring for our aging friends and family?

Today we hear from Isabel Tom, author of "The Value of Wrinkles: A Young Perspective on How Loving the Old Will Change Your Life." Learn about her experience growing up in a multigenerational household, caring for her grandparents and learning to value the older adults in her life.

This Veterans Day, we're honoring those who've served our country by telling their stories. On this episode, we hear the story of a 59-year-old soldier who re-enlisted in the army, and later, we talk to MSNBC anchor Richard Lui about his new documentary featuring young caregivers who are caring for their veteran family members.

Retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly knows a thing or two about feeling isolated. On this episode, we hear about his year-long trip in outer space and how he learned to combat social isolation. We also hear from AARP Foundation President Lisa Marsh Ryerson and Dr. Rhonda Randall, Chief Medical Officer at UnitedHealthcare to learn more about the physical and mental health affects of social isolation and what resources are available.

For this live Q&A event, experts addressed the development of a coronavirus vaccine, including an update on current trials. They also discussed how to cope and maintain social connections as the pandemic continues into the fall. Guests: David M. Aronoff, M.D., Director, Division of Infectious Diseases at Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Altha Stewart, M.D., Immediate Past President of American Psychiatric Association.

For this live Q&A event, experts addressed the development of a coronavirus vaccine, including an update on current trials. They also discussed how to cope and maintain social connections as the pandemic continues into the fall. Guests: David M. Aronoff, M.D., Director, Division of Infectious Diseases at Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Altha Stewart, M.D., Immediate Past President at American Psychiatric Association.

Fraud Update: This week, we'll hear from AARP's Fraud Watch Network and the US Postal Inspection Service about the recent uptick in psychic scams and discuss how to spot red flags and keep financial ruin out of your future.

With so much information available at our fingertips, it can be tough to determine fact from fiction online. On this episode, we discuss why misinformation spreads, how to spot it and what to do about it.

As it has been six months since the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus pandemic, this live Q&A event focuses on the most common concerns of older adults and what the world looks like in the "new normal." Guests: Lee Baker, CFP Owner and President, Apex Financial Solutions and David M. Aronoff, MD Director, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.