AARP Washington State Podcast
Latest Episodes
Caring For Caregivers - Harborview Geriatric Mental Health Practitioner George Dicks
Caregivers need care themselves and that's why we're launching our "Caring for Caregivers" conversations. In our first episode, AARP Washington State Director Marguerite Ro sits down with George Dicks
Our Volunteer State President on the Future of AARP in WA
We sit down with our state president Jim Ko to talk about his vision for AARP in 2023. Jim is a former executive with Starbucks and other major companies. He helped pave the way for Starbucks in China
Our Housing Crisis with Gov. Inslee
Where will we live as we get older? Washington is in a housing crisis. We discuss what can done with Gov. Jay Inslee in this live teletown hall hosted by AARP's Cathy MacCaul. Older people are increas
Seattle Steelheads Baseball & the Community in the 1940s - Black History Month Edition
Stephanie Johnson-Toliver of the Black Heritage Society of WA joins us to talk about the exhibit she help curate on the history of the Seattle Steelheads, part of the first pro Black baseball league o
Get in Shape with Trainer & Powerlifting Champion Mark Bryant
January is a great time to make changes and get in shape and we've got certified exercise therapist and Corrective Exercise Specialist Mark Bryant. Mark has been a personal trainer for 25 years, a Sen
Avoiding Scams at the Holiday Season Quick Tips
Should you respond to that text? Donate to that charity? At the holiday season, con artists ramp up their efforts to get your money. We give you a few quick tips to spot the common scams this year and
Fraud Watch: Holiday Scams + Frauds Targeting Veterans
The holiday season is open season for con artists trying to get your money. Fake charities, Amazon scams, delivery scams, gift card scam... they all ramp up at this time of year. We'll tell you about
COVID Update With the Experts
We get the latest on COVID in Washington with Dr. Tao Kwan-Gett of the WA Dept of Health and Ingrid Ulrey of the US Dept of Health and Human Services. Should you get a booster shot? What is a bivalent
Meet Our New State Director Marguerite Ro
AARP Washington has a new state director! In this episode, our volunteer Brenda Charles-Edwards interviews Marguerite Ro about her vision for our work going forward. Marguerite comes to us from Seattl
Rx Drug Price Win in Congress w. Rep Pramila Jayapal
We talk about the just-passed prescription drug price relief in Congress with Rep. Pramila Jayapal. The new Inflation Reduction Act allows Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, caps insulin costs a