AARP Nevada Voices Podcast

AARP Nevada and guest speakers from the Nevada Office of the Attorney General and the FTC’s Division of Consumer & Business Education for tips to protect yourself from Identity Theft and Scams. Take a listen, learn and protect you and your family!

In this edition of AARP Voices, AARP Nevada State Director Maria Moore, Government Relations Director Barry Gold, and host Scott Gulbransen bring you the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine in Nevada. From frustration over supply and demand to confusion on how to obtain a vaccine, we give you the latest information so you can make the best choice for yourself and your family. Links Referenced in this episode: - Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Info & to Schedule and Appointment: https://NVCovidFighter.org - AARP Nevada's COVID Vaccine Site: www.aarp.org/NVvaccine - Toll Free Vaccine Info Hotline: 800-401-0946

With November being the month we thank and recall the sacrifices of our veterans, AARP Nevada talks with AARP's national Family & Caregiving Expert. Goyer, a caregiver herself, focuses on the unique challenges faced by veterans, their caregivers, and how they can navigate the sometimes confusing paths to good and compassionate care. Goyer shares her personal stories and also how veterans and their caregivers don't have to go it alone - there is help. For more information on veteran caregiving resources, and our free Guide to Caregiving for Veterans and their Families, visit www.aarp.org/veterans. To see the latest news and events from AARP Nevada, visit aarp.org/nv.

We're back and update you on the virtual activities AARP Nevada has in store for this fall and winter. Despite the COVID-19 shutdown, AAPR Nevada continues with its vital programs and events - virtually. Hear from AARP Nevada State Director Maria Moore as she updates you on happenings for September and plans to encourage our members to vote in November.

We're back with the latest update from AARP Nevada as we continue to operate remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevada is in Phase 2 of the reopening of our state but what does that mean for AARP Nevada events? State Director Maria Moore gives you an update on our activities and issues we'll address coming this summer and fall.

AARP Nevada presents a special audio town hall meeting on how to protect yourself from COVID-19 scams and crooks. Nevada US Attorney for the District of Nevada Nicholas Trutanich, and FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Ray Johnson talk about how you can protect yourself from fraud and scams related to the Coronavirus, and how to report suspected fraud and scams.

The issue of isolations for aging Nevadans is a serious and ongoing threat to living a good life as you age. Add in a global pandemic and increased disconnectivity, and things can get bad fast. Betty Russell, Director of Clinical Social Services at Nevada Senior Services tells us about this ongoing issue and what new challenges aging Nevadans are facing under our current national emergency. To get help from Nevada Senior Services for the issues discussed, call 1-844-850-5113.

During these uncertain times emersed in a national emergency, it's hard to find help for yourself or an aging loved one. Luckily in Nevada, state and local authorities, non-profits, and others, have come together to make sure the Silver State's most vulnerable have access to the resources they need. Dena Schmidt, and administrator with the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division, talks to us about Nevada CAN and the 2-1-1 service. Nevada CAN's purpose: to ensure Nevadans have access to medical, social, and daily essential items at home and helping to reduce exposure to and impact of COVID-19.

We introduce you to the newest member of the AARP Nevada team as Riley Franco is our guest. Franco is the state's new Outreach Director and will oversee many of AARP Nevada's key initiatives. She is a Nevada native and UNLV alumnus with extensive experience working in the aging and disability services area.

As we all #StayHomeForNevada, what is AARP Nevada doing in the state and at the national level in Washington D.C. to represent our members 50+? Director of Government Relations & Advocacy Barry Gold is our guest and tells us how AARP is fighting both in the Silver State and in Congress to ensure the interests of aging Americans aren't forgotten. Listen to what AARP is doing for you amid the pandemic. For the latest in Nevada concerning #COVID19, visit: www.aarp.org/nv and from our national office at www.aarp.org/health.

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford shares information on what is happening here in our state and answers callers questions. This is an opportunity for you to learn how to protect you and your loved ones from fraud and scams related to the Coronavirus/ COVID 19.

We're back with an update from our remote locations. AARP Nevada State Director Maria Moore tells us what the Nevada staff is up to and what the organization is doing during the crisis. Hear about resources and online opportunities for members and the communities to stay engaged during this time.

Peter Jeffries, AARP's National Engagements Director, joins us to discuss AARP's continued commitment to veterans, military, and their families in areas like caregiving, fraud prevention and re-entry into the workforce. Visit: aarp.org/veterans AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline: 1-877-908-3360

It's a new year and the AARP Nevada staff is growing as we introduce you to the newest member of our team - Associate State Director of Outreach Justin Chavez. Chavez - a US Marine Corps. veteran - brings a wealth of knowledge having worked with non-profits that handle mentally challenged children all the way to homeless veterans. He shares with us his reasons for coming to AARP and how rewarding it can be for those to volunteer with the organization in the Silver State.

It's almost tax time and AARP Nevada, and the AARP Foundation, are gearing up for their popular Tax Aide free tax preparation program. Volunteer coordinator Lee Biss joins us to talk about this important community service. Servicing Nevadans in over 32 locations across the state, the free tax prep program helps those who cannot afford to get their taxes done. Biss tells us about the program and how you can join to help out as a Tax Aide Volunteer. For more information on the program, visit: https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/

We're back with an important legislative update including the latest from AARP Nevada's Director of Government Relations Barry Gold. Gold gets us up to speed on the latest legislation that impacts Nevadans 50+ and more. Key legislation related to caregiving and retirement savings are on the docket during this session and over the next few weeks.

We're back with our bi-weekly Nevada Legislative update and a report from Director of Government Relations Barry Gold. Gold tells us about this session's Senior Issues Day and an important hearing on the AARP Nevada-supported Assembly Bill 90 - which calls for businesses to allow employees to use earned sick days for caregiving. To make sure you're up-to-date on these key issues in our state, subscribe to this podcast and also go to action.aarp.org where you can sign up for our emails.

AARP Nevada's Director of Government Relations Barry Gold joins us to talk about key legislation at Nevada's bi-annual session this month. In conjunction with Senior Issues Day in Carson City on Feb. 22, AARP will testify in front of an important committee about Assembly Bill 90 - which would give Nevada employees the right to use their earned sick days to care for loved ones.

Our guest this episode is the AARP Nevada Andrus Award winner for 2018 for outstanding contribution as a community volunteer, Donna Clontz. Clontz is the Chairwoman of the City of Reno Senior Citizens Advisory Committee and also serves on the board of the Washoe County Senior Services Advisory Board. Clontz discusses her important work helping the aging in Nevada and how the journey started for her on a very personal note. NOTE: Due to a technical issue, the very beginning of the podcast is low but volume returns to normal about 15 seconds in. Thank you.

2018 marks another important midterm election for voters 50+ in Nevada. And, surprisingly, despite the usual great turnout by voters over 50 in Nevada, many stay home and skip the midterms. AARP's Khelan Bhatia, Campaign Director of AARP's bi-partisan "Be the Difference. Vote" voter engagement campaign, joins us to discuss the findings of statewide polling on this year's election from AARP. the poll, conducted across voters from all walks of life, gives us insight into the issues and candidates Nevada voters over 50 find important. Bhatia discusses the findings with us - some of which are quite revealing. Bhatia also stressed the importance - no matter what your political views - of getting to the polls this year. He states the stakes are very high for all Nevadans. The AARP Nevada Voices Podcast airs monthly or more often as news and events dictate. You can subscribe here on SoundCloud, on iTunes or at Google Music. Thanks!

AARP Nevada joined the coalition to defeat Ballot Question 3 because we believe it's bad for older Nevadans who live on fixed incomes and because we believe it to be risky and dangerous. In this discussion, we are joined by experts from No on 3 and take questions from AARP members and the community throughout the entire state of Nevada. For more on this coaliation, visit: www.noon3.com

This episode we sit down with AAPR Nevada Government Relations Director Barry Gold about AARP's national non-partisan get out the vote campaign: "Be the Difference. Vote." Midterm elections traditionally see a dropoff in 50+ voters getting to the polls. This is in comparison to an over 90% turnout in presidential election years.

We're back with our April episode and the top of the show we discuss driver safety. No one wants to accept driving changes when we get older. Our vision, our dexterity, and our reaction time are changing. Mike Roberts of AARP Driver's Safety tells us about the program and how it can save you money. Next, we talk to AARP Nevada Executive Council member Laura Coger. With deep experience in both caregiving and the care of the disabled, Coger shares her journey and why she volunteers with AARP. This former Army wife, and now military Mom, is a great asset to the community up in the Reno/Sparks area.

The AARP Nevada Voices podcast is back for March with an update on our Capitol Caregiver Awards which recently honored Governor Brian Sandoval. We also discuss AARP Nevada's Community Presence focus in Reno, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Spring Valley, Nevada. We also update you on all the events coming in April.

We're back with a new podcast on Valentine's Day! We run through our amazingly busy calendar for February and March so you can plan to attend these great events. We then talk with our own Lynda Hascheff about caregiving and AARP Nevada's incredible resources for caregivers. Our special guest BJ Crawford, and AAPR volunteer and caregiver herself, walks us through her long journey as a caregiver of over 20 years. She tells a great story and gives great practical advice to our listeners.

We're back for 2018 and our State Director Maria Dent gives you an update on AARP Nevada's priorities for 2018 including our new strategy to go deeper in our communities. Next, our Community Outreach Director Jacqueline Barnett joins us along with special guest Janice Alpern. Alpern helps lead our wildly popular Cinemaniacs film club here at AARP Nevada. She talks about her love of film and how it all started as a small girl. The group also discusses the recently Academy Award nominated films. Finally, we run down what is going to be an amazingly busy February for AARP Nevada as we tell you what events and activities are on the horizon. Please visit us at www.aarp.org/nv for more information!

Nevada Voices - the official podcast of AARP Nevada - is back with a staff discussion concerning the October 1 shooting in Las Vegas. The impact on the staff, volunteers, and the Las Vegas community. AARP Nevada State President Mary Liveratti joins the discussion and a review of events for October and November in both Las Vegas & Reno are also discussed.

We have a very special guest as FBI consultant, and former con-man Frank Abagnale joins us to discuss ways you can protect yourself against scams. Abagnale, whose life was made into the Spielberg film "Catch Me if You Can" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, spent the day with AARP Nevada.

In this express version of the podcast, we update you on what's happening the rest of August and into September with AARP Nevada. This includes our EXCLUSIVE event with Frank Abagnale - who's story was made into the Leonardo DiCaprio film "Catch Me if You Can."

The podcast is back! This month we talk about the biggest issue on the table for Nevada's aging population, and those that love them - the health care bill before the senate. We talk through why it's a bad deal for Nevada and just what the impact would be on the Silver State. We also introduce you to AARP Nevada's newest member of the team, Director of Community Outreach Jacqueline Barnett.

After an update on the health care fight in Washington, we're joined by gifted 50+ actor David Benoit. Benoit will be in Las Vegas as part of the production of Phantom of the Opera at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas. Benoit shares is journey from curious child to working actor from his humble beginnings in Massachusetts. Benoit and the rest of the Phantom cast will perform in Las Vegas from May 31-June 11, 2017.

UNLV Solar Decathlon Team's Valentina Alayon joins us to discuss how her team is working with AARP volunteers. The team, along with again Nevadans, are helping to create the home of the future - that's both energy efficient and built to make aging in place easier and more affordable.

In our first podcast in March, we give you an update on the breaking news around the reported repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act. AARP has come out strong against the new legislation as it would negatively impact older Americans. Director of Member Engagement Nancy Andersen visits to discuss the AARP Fraud Watch Network. Andersen and her volunteers work tirelessly to make sure aging Nevadans stay a step ahead of scam artists and crooks. Links: Fraud Watch Network: http://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/fraud-watch-network/

The Nevada state Legislature and the U.S. Senate are headed for a showdown of sorts. At issue is whether states should be able to manage retirement savings programs for workers in small businesses that don't offer payroll deduction savings.

In our third episode, our second in February, AARP Nevada volunteer Doug Verb joins us for an entertaining and fun discussion about his background and his volunteer work. Verb, co-founder of the Major Indoor Soccer League, and sports communications and marketing consultant, talks about his colorful career. From being a major newspaper reporter, to running sports leagues, Verb has great stories about his the people and places that were a part of his career. He also discusses why he volunteers at AARP and the importance of giving back.

This episode of AARP Nevada Voices kicks off with the monthly Director's Report with Maria Dent who talks about happenings this month. Then, we chat with AARP Nevada Director of Government Relations Barry Gold about this session of the Nevada Legislature. Among issues of note are a continued focus on caregiving and other consumer protection issues.

In this kickoff episode of AARP Nevada Voices, State Director Maria Dent gives you a report on 2016 and what lies ahead in 2017 for the organization and its volunteers. Dent lays out the organization's priorities for the new year and how its focused on helping its 300,000+ members in the Silver State. The second half of the podcast includes a conversation with Lynda Hascheff, AARP Nevada's Director of Community Outreach and Volunteer Project Manager. Hascheff joined AARP from Northern Nevada with a wealth of experience in both business and non-profits. She talks about how YOU can become invloved. The AARP Nevada Voices Podcast will air monthly or more often as news and events dictate. You can subscribe here on SoundCloud, on iTunes or at Google Music. Thanks!