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Did you know that mobile phone companies plan to end 3g service, or third generation network, in 2022? It’s true. This means that up to 10 million people will need new devices. You and the person you care for may find yourselves without being able to use their 3G cell phones. That means 911 too.

How big a problem will this be, and what can we do not to ensure we stay connected with the ones we care for daily? Here to talk to about what losing 3-G service means to you is Danielle Arigoni. She’s the AARP Director of Livable Communities.

Cuando una persona en el servicio militar pasa del servicio activo al estado de veterano, espera con ansias los beneficios que ha obtenido. Pero, ¿qué tan pronto comienzan esos beneficios y qué se necesita hacer para obtener esos beneficios tan importantes para su futuro?

Thalia Hernandez con la Comisión de Veteranos de Texas esta aquí con nosotros hoy para hablarnos sobre los beneficios que reciben nuestros veteranos. Viene a traernos información para ayudar a los veteranos y sus familias a acceder a los recursos que tanto necesitan.

The Holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s a time for togetherness and celebration.

For many of us, it’s a season of giving. Unfortunately, the gift-giving process, from purchasing the perfect gift to making sure it gets to the recipient, also brings opportunities for scammers to help themselves.

An AARP study found that emotion, environment and exposure create vulnerable moments for consumers. It can be an emotional time for caregivers.

Here to talk to about scams we should be vigilant about is Jennifer Salazar. She is the Texas SMP Program Director for the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation.

The latest reports indicate that the Covid-19 booster shots are surpassing early vaccination doses by almost half. The news comes as thousands remain unvaccinated, whether by choice, fear or circumstance.

Whatever the situation, what is clear is that many questions still surround the vaccines and boosters. Dr. Abdul-Aziz Alhassan is Alternate Local Health Authority for Harris County Public Health. He’s here to help us answer a few questions.

Los informes más recientes indican que las vacunas de refuerzo de Covid-19 – conocidas en inglés como las “booster vaccines “ -- están superando las primeras dosis de vacunación en casi la mitad. La noticia llega cuando millones de personas siguen sin vacunarse, ya sea por elección, miedo o circunstancia.

Cualquiera que sea la situación, lo que está claro es que todavía hay muchas preguntas en torno a las vacunas y los refuerzos. El Dr. Abdul-Aziz Alhassan es la autoridad local de salud del Harris County Public Health en Houston. Nos acompaña hoy para ayudarnos a responder algunas preguntas.

For some, getting the COVID-19 vaccine has been a challenge. Whether they lack transportation to these locations or they simply cannot leave their homes. Many of these community members are among the most vulnerable Texans. But help is on the way.

AARP Texas has teamed up with Toyota to provide vehicles to Harris County Area Agency on Aging in Houston. These vehicles will help in Harris County Area Agency on Aging’s vaccine outreach efforts, including the ability to perform in-home vaccinations and provide vaccine information.

Paula Johnson, Bureau Chief, Harris County Area Agency on Aging, and Kareem Myers with the Toyota company joined host, Charlene James, to talk about “Vehicles for Vaccine Outreach” and who is eligible for this service.

Being a military or veteran family caregiver likely will be one of the most

important and challenging roles you’ll ever have. Your caregiver journey

may vary depending on if your loved one is active duty, retired, ill, wounded, or disabled.

Those who are caring for an active-duty service member are considered “military caregivers”; those who care for a veteran are “veteran caregivers.”

Here to talk to offer some tips for military or veteran family caregivers is Amy Goyer. She's AARP's national family and caregiving expert.

Las barreras del idioma, el alto costo de los medicamentos y la falta de tiempo libre en el trabajo son algunas de las razones por las que algunos latinos quisas no buscan tratamiento médico. Resultando en que muchos pueden buscar ayuda de curanderos.

El Dr. Tony Zavaleta se une a nosotros hoy para discutir este tema. El Dr. Zavaleta, educador desde hace mucho tiempo, es el autor de Curandero Hispanic Ethno-psychotherapy & Curanderismo: Treating Hispanic Mental Health in the 21st Century.

Research has shown, again and again, that social isolation is a huge health risk for older adults and their caregivers. People who are lonely or socially isolated are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke, develop type 2 diabetes, and experience cognitive decline. And they’re twice as likely to die prematurely.

AARP is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society to help combat isolation and help people adopt a pet too. AARP Prepare to Care Podcast Host Charlene James talked to Kerry McKeel with Best Friends Animal Society about the partnership and importance of pets to people.

Have you ever gotten a suspicious text or phone call from someone needing money or access to your financial information? How about a new love interest wanting gift cards in order to come visit? Have you gotten a pop-up on your computer that says it has a virus and someone needs to take over your laptop to fix it?

Those are scams!

An AARP report shows scams targeting our 50+ community continue to go up. Federal data shows the highest ever year-over-year rise in fraud reports between 2019 and 2020. Many cases do not get reported.

So, what can you do to keep yourself and the person you care for from becoming a victim of fraud? Here to talk to offer us some tips and look inside what scams are the most used is Jennifer Salazar, Texas SMP Program Director with the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation.