• Aging and Disability Issues
    Nov 14 2024

    On this episode of AARP Connected, host Mia McNeil talks about aging and disability issues with Carol Westlake, board member of the Tennessee Dept. of Disability and Aging and Executive Director of the TN Disability Coalition.

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    22 mins
  • Assisting our Veterans in November
    Nov 6 2024

    On this edition of AARP Connected, Mia sits down with Sherry Pickering with TN Dept. of Veteran Services to talk about how we can support our veterans.

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    22 mins
  • How Music Can Improve Life for Seniors
    Oct 9 2024

    How does music make an impact on senior health and aging? Liz Kelly with Music for Seniors shares how many benefit from the organization's programs.

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    22 mins
  • What Is Senior Planet?
    Oct 2 2024

    On this episode, Mia sits down with Darryl Greer (Senior Planet) to share how technology can benefit the elderly.

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    22 mins
  • How AARP Helps Engage Voters
    Sep 11 2024

    How does voter engagement with those aged 50 and up shape AARP's campaign strategies? What is AARP's role in empowering voters 50 and older? Find out on this edition of AARP: Connected.

    AARP Senior Vice President of Campaigns John Hishta is our guest.

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    22 mins
  • Grandparents as Parents: What Are Grandfamilies
    Sep 4 2024

    In this episode of AARP Connected, host Mia McNeil discusses Grandfamilies with Vivian Martin, who is raising her grandchildren and Tracy Van de Vate, manager of the Grandparents As Parents program at the Knoxville CAC Office on Aging.

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    22 mins
  • Aging in Your Own Home
    Aug 14 2024

    On this edition of AARP: Connected, Mia McNeil welcomes universal design expert Richard Duncan to share with viewers how to make your home age-friendly.

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    22 mins
  • How to Prevent Elder Abuse
    Aug 7 2024

    On this episode of AARP Connected, host Mia McNeil discusses tips and resources for older adults, including how to prevent elder abuse with Brad Turner, Commissioner of the Tennessee Dept. of Disability and Aging.

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    22 mins