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AARP Washington State Podcast

AARP Washington State

Health, wealth and self....Interviews and insights with leaders in the field of living better at any stage of life, but especially after age 50. AARP's mission is to empower you to choose ho...

Episodes

20 of 81 episodes

Fighting Fraud with AARP Expert Doug Shadel

Fraud and scams are preying on older Washingtonians and caregivers are often on the front lines of protecting their loved ones. In this Cari...

31:51Apr 30, 2026

Gov. Bob Ferguson Live Tele-Town Hall

Join us for a live telephone conversation with Governor Bob Ferguson and his staff on current flood events, the state of our economy, the co...

01:04:06Dec 29, 2025

Navigating Medicare and Open Enrollment

Medicare can be confusing—whether you're approaching retirement, supporting a loved one, or navigating Open Enrollment. In this Caring for C...

20:30Nov 16, 2025

Savvy Social Security - Maximizing Your Benefits

In the last Savvy Social Security online event in our 3-part series, our national AARP Social Security expert Jammie Lyell talks about the k...

45:31Sep 29, 2025

Social Security and Family

Navigating Social Security can be confusing—but it doesn't have to be. In this live event, Social Security expert Jammie Lyell and host Chri...

42:36Jul 15, 2025

Social Security and Work Explained

Navigating Social Security can be confusing—but it doesn't have to be. In this live event, Social Security expert Jammie Lyell helps you mak...

50:10Jun 26, 2025

Our New Volunteer State President Ron Chew - Who He Is & His Vision For AARP

AARP Washington's new volunteer state president Ron Chew sits down with state director Marguerite Ro to talk about his vision for our work a...

25:57Feb 25, 2025

The 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond with Debra Whitman

In this Caring For Caregivers Conversation, we sit down with Debra Whitman, author of "The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of M...

29:02Dec 17, 2024

Washington Initiative 2124 Deep Dive

In this live Teletown Hall, join our AARP Washington Advocacy Director Cathy MacCaul for a deep dive into Ballot Initiative 2124. Hear why A...

45:22Oct 30, 2024

Caring For Caregivers Conversation in Spokane - Why Voting Matters

In this Caring For Caregivers Conversation, AARP Washington State Director Marguerite Ro talks with a group of our Spokane volunteers about...

33:26Oct 12, 2024

What To Know About Voting in WA with Secretary of State Steve Hobbs

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs answers members questions and brings us up to date on where, when and how to vote in the upcoming...

54:48Aug 31, 2024

Help for Caregivers in Rural Areas From Your Area Agency on Aging

In this Caring For Caregivers Conversation, our state director Marguerite Ro talks with Jennifer Lichorobiec of Aging and Long Term Care of...

21:30Aug 13, 2024

Help For Caregivers from Your Local Area Agency on Aging

People caring for loved ones often aren't aware of the help that's available from their local Area Agency on Aging. Cathy Knight is State Di...

25:27Jul 8, 2024

Candidate Forum For WA 6th Congressional District - Live on the Peninsula

Derek Kilmer is retiring as the 6th Congressional District Representative and five candidates are running in the August 5th primary to fill...

01:28:26Jul 6, 2024

Alzheimers Prevention and Brain Health with Dr. Kate Zhong

In our new Caring For Caregivers Conversation, brain health expert Dr. Kate Zhong joins our state director Marguerite Ro to talk about advan...

40:40May 21, 2024

Using "Pretirement" To Plan Your Retirement Finances

Are you worried about your finances for retirement? "Pre-tirement" is a new term for what you can do as you get closer to retirement. AARP i...

23:40May 10, 2024

TV Newsman Richard Lui - What He's Learned on His Caregiving Journey

In our new Caregiving Conversation, NBC/MSNBC news anchor Richard Lui joins our state director Marguerite Ro to talk about caring for his fa...

37:46Apr 29, 2024

Caring For Caregivers - Caregivers Tell Their Real Life Stories

In this Caring For Caregivers Conversation, our state director Marguerite Ro welcomes Patty Albert and Margaret Griffiths, who share their c...

39:33Apr 12, 2024

Caregiving and Brain Health with Richard Lui and Dr. Kate Zhong-Live at Town Hall

AARP Washington, BECU, and KING 5 hosted a free event to celebrate and support those who provide care for others at Town Hall Seattle. MSNBC...

01:45:09Mar 30, 2024

Caring For Caregivers - Financial Strategies for Care

Join our state director Marguerite Ro for a deep dive on managing finances for caregiving with Rachelle Czaplinski, CTFA, Senior Trust Offic...

29:19Jan 13, 2024