Podcasts about retired persons

Guest: Rudy Buttignol, president of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons.

This episode we are going to discuss a recent research snapshot titled, “Women and Aging: What Utahns Need to Know.” This is a new research snapshot from the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) which focuses on three key areas: older women in Utah, factors affecting older women in Utah, and what Utahns can do to help improve the state of aging for women in the state.Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the UWLP, is joined by three guests. First, Amanda Lambert who is a co-author of the report and an advanced aging life care specialist, master guardian, and certified care manager. Second, we are joined by the Bolder Way Forward leaders from the 50+ Thriving Impact Team: Kathie Debenham is a professor emeritus at Utah Valley University where she created the dance department and served as the founding Dean of the School of the Arts and as an associate academic vice president; and KoShell Miller, the business unit coordinator for AARP Utah (the American Association of Retired Persons). Support the show

00:00 Show open/ Sickle Cell research and clinical trial information with Dr. Courtney Fitzhugh from the National Institutes of Health. 8:01 Changes to Medicare with Leigh Purvis, Prescription Drug Policy Principal for the American Association of Retired Persons. 13:00 Dr Carolyn Hendricks on Staq Pharma manufacturing a cancer drug that is currently in short supply with Nationwide Children's Hospital at their Columbus facility. 18:05 Face the State: A look back at the Vice-Presidential debate and other election topics with Republican strategist Terry Casey and Democratic strategist Dale Butland. 31:21 Face the State: Important dates and reminders for voting in Ohio's upcoming general election with Aaron Sellers of the Franklin County Board of Elections. Warning about a text scam that claims people are not registered to vote.

Peter MacKay, Former Conservative Foreign Affairs Minister & Dennis Horak, Former Chargé d'Affaires to Iran; Rudy Buttignol, Canadian Association of Retired Persons & Paul Kershaw, Generation Squeeze; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Garry Keller & Gurratan Singh.

Peter MacKay, Former Conservative Foreign Affairs Minister & Dennis Horak, Former Chargé d'Affaires to Iran; Rudy Buttignol, Canadian Association of Retired Persons & Paul Kershaw, Generation Squeeze; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Garry Keller & Gurratan Singh.

In this episode of Ojai Talk of the Town, I had the pleasure of sitting down with two key figures from the Gables of Ojai as the beloved senior living facility celebrates its 70th anniversary. Matteo DiGrigoli, the Gables' executive director, and David Brown, CEO of Somera Capital Management, joined me to reflect on the institution's rich history and its future. The Gables has long been an integral part of Ojai, originally founded in 1954 by the inspiring leadership of Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, who shortly after in 1957 founded the American Association of Retired Persons. The membership grew quickly from zero to 400,000 in 1962 before moving to Long Beach, then Washington, D.C. and now under Somera's guidance since 1999. This milestone year is the perfect moment to take stock of how far the Gables has come and the profound impact it continues to have on the community. David Brown shared fascinating insights into the pivotal moment when Somera Capital acquired the Gables from the AARP in 1999. He discussed the vision behind the transition and how the facility has evolved over the past two decades to meet the changing needs of Ojai's senior population. Matteo DiGrigoli brought a unique perspective, having taken the reins as executive director during the pandemic. He shared the challenges and triumphs of navigating such an unprecedented time, underscoring the resilience of the residents, staff, and families who trusted the Gables as a safe haven. As we look ahead to the anniversary celebration on Saturday, September 28th, both executives emphasized the importance of community connection and innovation in senior care. From their stewardship during trying times to their forward-looking vision, it's clear that the Gables remains a pillar of Ojai life, continuing to honor its past while shaping a bright future for its residents. We talked about the Zoot Suit Riots, culinary artistry and the formidable, six-foot-tall red-headed firebrand that was Dr. Andrus. We did not talk about Rene Redzipi's show "Omnivore," Ojai's pixie tangerine harvest or Tuvan throat singing. Check out more information about the Gables in the Fall OQ out now, or online at GablesofOjai.com.

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THE ZOOMER SQUAD:  LET'S TALK ABOUT MENTAL ACUITY IN POLITICAL LEADERSHIP Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons), John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion,  and Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant. In the aftermath of that disastrous debate performance by U.S. President Joe Biden against former President Donald Trump...our panel weighs in on what happened, how it sparked a national conversation South of the border about whether he should step down and about mental acuity in political leadership. And...here at home, Canadians are celebrating Canada Day today. But, how do Canadians feel about Canada lately? Our panel discusses. HIGHWAY ROAD SAFETY THIS CANADA DAY LONG WEEKEND Jane Brown is now joined by Sergeant Sami Nasr of the Ontario Provincial Police. It's the long weekend...which means it's time to revisit the conversation about road safety on our highways. The OPP point out to us the kind of bad driving behaviors they tend to see, and tips for being safe on our roads. WHAT A STUDY SAYS ABOUT TORONTO'S TRAFFIC CONGESTION Jane Brown is now joined by Dr. Matthias Sweet, Associate Professor at the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Toronto Metropolitan University. When it comes to traffic congestion and global cities who have it the worst, Toronto is 17th on the list according the INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard. So, how did we get here? And, what can we learn from other cities about alleviating the problem? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Former Air Canada manager accused of gold heist preparing to return to Canada.  MPs grill the CEOs of Canadian banks about how much they are investing in fossil fuels.  The Canadian Association of Retired Persons promises not to accept more money from tobacco companies, after CBC investigation. 

In the second episode of Season 11 of Compliance Clarified, Todd Ehret, senior regulatory intelligence expert, is joined by Jacob Denman for a wide-ranging discussion on the growing trend of elder financial exploitation.Jacob Denman is with Thomson Reuters Risk and Fraud Solutions and Partnerships and Alliances. Prior to joining Thomson Reuters, Jacob worked in law enforcement and then for several large banks in their financial crimes and special investigations departments. Jacob is on the Board of Directors of the Minneapolis St. Paul chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). He is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist with ACAMS. In the past few weeks, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and the non-profit organization AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons) have all issued crucial warnings and guidance on the pressing issue of elder financial crime.Denman sheds light on the alarming surge in scams and frauds targeting the elderly. He attributes this rise to two key factors: the rapid advancements in technology and the isolation experienced by the elderly during the Coronavirus pandemic, which led to a shift in their financial management from in-person to technology-based methods.For more information on the podcast and additional resources, see the links below.Links: FINRA Threat Guidance: www.finra.org/rules-guidance/key-topics/senior-investors/tip-protecting-vulnerable-adult-senior-investorsFinCEN Elder Financial Exploitation Alert: www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/fincen-issues-analysis-elder-financial-exploitationThomson Reuters Special Report on the soaring number of SARs filings: www.thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2023/06/Suspicious-Activity-Reports-2023.pdfAARP Report: https://press.aarp.org/2024-05-08-AARP-Report-Elevated-Risks-of-Fraud-Are-Pervasive-in-AmericaTodd Ehret LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/todd-ehret-91827264/Jacob Denman LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-denman/Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence content: regintel-content.thomsonreuters.com/ Compliance Clarified is a podcast from Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence.Listen to wide-ranging, insightful discussions on all things compliance for financial services firms. We delve into the hot topics of the day, the challenges faced and offer up practical ideas for emerging good practice. We de-mystify regulation and explore the art, as well as the science, of the ever-expanding role of the compliance officer.  Enforcements, digital transformation, regulatory change, governance, culture, conduct risk – anything and everything impacting the compliance function is up for discussion.

Ella Al-Shamahi meets two women tackling negative or ageist attitudes towards older people around the world. Alana Officer is leading the World Health Organization Decade of Ageing Well. With a background in podiatric medicine, exercise and public health she's worked on health, disability, rehabilitation and development in West and Central Africa, Europe, South Asia, the Middle East and the Western Pacific. Lina Walker is vice president of health security in AARP's Public Policy Institute. (AARP was formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons.) She has spent nearly 20 years conducting research and publishing on health care and retirement issues.Produced by Jane Thurlow(Image: (L) Lina Walker, credit AARP. (R) Alana Officer, courtesy Alana Officer.)

It's Thursday, April 25th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark How Indian Hindus are endangering Christians in Nepal International Christian Concern reports that Christians are facing more persecution in the Hindu-majority nation of Nepal. The increased persecution appears to be bleeding over the border from India where Christians face high levels of persecution.  Hindu nationalists in India are now sending funds into Nepal, leading to more violence against Christians.  This has only made the work of Christian evangelism more dangerous across the country.  Argentina celebrates Evangelicals Last week, Argentina's Senate approved a law to make October 31 a National Day of Evangelical and Protestant Churches. The South American country is about 15% Evangelical and has over 25,000 Protestant churches. Christian Hooft is the President of the Christian Alliance of Evangelical Churches of the Republic of Argentina. He said, “To declare October 31 as the 'National Day of Evangelical and Protestant Churches' is to recognize the importance of this religious tradition in Argentinian history and society.” On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses on the door of the Catholic church in Wittenberg, Germany, objecting to the 95 ways the Catholic church had strayed from Biblical teaching. That was a milestone moment that marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. 67% of Christians live in South America, Africa and Asia The Global Christian Forum held its fourth gathering in Ghana, West Africa last week with hundreds of participants from 60 countries. The conference noted the geographical shift in the center of Christianity. In 1900, 82% of Christians lived in the Global North across countries in North America and Europe. Now, 67% of Christians live in the Global South across countries in South America, Africa, and Asia. Plus, 44% of Protestants now hail from Africa. Psalm 22:27-28 says, “All the ends of the Earth shall remember and turn to the LORD, and all the families of the nations shall worship before You. For kingship belongs to the LORD, and He rules over the nations.” Biden signed $95 billion foreign aid bill In the United States, the Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill yesterday. President Joe Biden signed it within hours of passing. The package gives $60 billion to Ukraine, $26 billion to Israel, and $8 billion to U.S. partners in the Indo-Pacific like Taiwan. The legislation also moved to ban TikTok, a social media app owned by a Chinese parent company. The United States is giving the company a year to sell the app or it will be banned in America. Supreme Court hears another abortion case Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in an another abortion case. The Biden administration is challenging Idaho's law banning nearly all abortions. The administration is trying to argue that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act allows abortions in medical emergencies. However, justices appeared skeptical that state abortion bans violate the federal law. A decision is expected in June. More Americans cannot retire A new survey from the American Association of Retired Persons found about a quarter of U.S. adults do not think they will be able to retire. Many older Americans are staying in the work force due to a lack of retirement savings.  AARP noted, “Everyday expenses continue to be the top barrier to saving more for retirement, and some older Americans say that they never expect to retire.” Proverbs 23:5 says of toiling for wealth, “When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward Heaven.” Tennessee Governor bans discriminatory de-banking Tennessee Republican Governor Bill Lee signed a bill recently to ban discriminatory de-banking. The law prohibits major banks and insurance companies from closing someone's account simply for their political or religious views. Tennessee State Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson said, “We will not allow big corporate banks to … discriminate against consumers for their religious or political views. This troubling trend will not be tolerated in Tennessee.” House Majority Leader gives glory to God And finally, the U.S. House Majority Leader gave glory to God in a recent interview. Steve Scalise, the Republican Congressional leader from Louisiana, returned to the House in February after battling blood cancer. During a Tuesday interview on EWTN News Nightly, he said the cancer is in remission. SCALISE: “For so many people that are watching that said prayers and offered just true, genuine support, I can't thank everybody enough. Because you feel that, you know, when you're going through things and, thank God, you know, God performed a lot of miracles and answered a lot of prayers.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Thursday, April 25th in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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From gadgets for the elderly to selfie mirrors that can predict the risk of heart attack, health tech is a big trend at this year's CES tech show. The innovations make monitoring health simpler and more portable than ever — with  AI powering many of the devices. There's a smart bed designed for older people, with safety rails but also hidden technology such as anti-snore features and biometric sensors to monitor health metrics. There's also a toilet seat that can measure heart rate and blood oxygenation. And of course, AI has been integrated into several of the devices, including something that looks like a normal weight scale. “We have a device that you can stand on that works much like a weight scale, but it actually can predict whether or not you will have a serious fall in the next 12 months. And we know that for older people, falls is one of the main things that they fear to be able to go through,” explains Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons). AI also powers a little cube that acts as a companion and personal assistant, prompting its users to remember to take their medications. The Anura Magic Mirror takes a video of the user's face. It uses reflective light to see blood flow patterns and make estimates about the person's health. It's aimed at pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and fitness centers. The device can measure a whole host of health metrics, including blood pressure, pulse and breathing rates, facial skin age, and mental stress. It can also tell users their risk of developing certain health conditions, such as T2 diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes, thanks to the power of AI. Fitness wearables are here to stay and they're getting smaller and smaller. One of the fitness tracker rings being showcased at CES this year is called the Evie and is aimed exclusively at women. Users can track all the familiar data for wearables but the Evie ring uses AI to put all that information together to spot patterns and tell the user why they might be feeling a particular way and what they can do to feel a bit better. This article was provided by The Associated Press.  

New to the position Rudy Buttignol is President of The Canadian Association of Retired Persons. He speaks about the importance of CARP in the national Canadian social and political landscape as well as at the chapter/local level. We talk about the value retired persons bring to community and how through decades of contributions - and the earned wisdom - senior citizens have an importance in decision-making and bring value to today and Canada's tomorrow.

The largest magazine in America is the AARP magazine. AARP stands for The American Association of Retired Persons —and their monthly magazine reaches an estimated 38 million members every single month.

Alex Pierson speaks with Bill VanGorder, chief education and advocacy officer at the Canadian Association of Retired Persons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A dentist in Dartmouth has installed a lift in their new office. If you visit the Transen-Dental Group on Waverley Road, you'll see a mechanism in the ceiling that helps people who use wheelchairs into the dental chair. CBC's Carsten Knox spoke with the office manager at Transen-Dental, a disability advocate and a member of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons.

Three-quarters of adults over the age of 50 want to remain in their homes as they age, according to the American Association of Retired Persons. But for some older adults in Portland, current infrastructure presents some serious physical and social challenges. A new draft report from Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability lays out some recommendations to address these issues. The Age and Disability Inclusive Neighborhoods Action Plan advocates for creating age-friendly centers, increasing accessible public spaces and providing more support for those wanting to age in place. Alan DeLaTorre is an adjunct professor in the College of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University and the former Age-Friendly City program manager for Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. He is also the main author of the new plan. He joins us to share the challenges facing Portland’s older population and what it would mean to make the city more age-friendly.

The American Association of Retired Persons is the largest nonprofit group in the world with 38 million members. And it all began right here in Ojai in 1957 over dinner for six people at the Ojai Valley Inn. One of the persons was Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, a formidably tall redhead who changed the way the nation thought about aging. Craig Walker joins the podcast to talk about his recently published book, "The Dignity They Deserve" which he co-authored with Mark Lewis. As the title explains, Dr. Andrus, perhaps the first female high school principal in California, grew up in Chicago during the height of the Progressive Era, where she volunteered at Jane Addams' Hull House, before embarking on a career in education. She retired to Ojai and bought the Grey Gables and converted it into a residential facility for retired teachers. Her mission was to show that retired people had much to contribute to their world and communities. The lore is that she found a retired teacher living in abject poverty in a chicken coop. In her anger, she got organized. The AARP was founded to provide health insurance to retired teachers through the American Retired Teachers Association, which Dr. Andrus also established. It proved so wildly successful that the insurance broker, Leonard Davis, who helped set up the underwriting, soon became one of the 400 richest men in America. Dr. Andrus never personally profited off her organization. We talked about the Dr. Andrus' background, and her illustrious career at Lincoln High School, where she revolutionized the way high school was taught. Walker, a retired teacher himself, also talked about his father, the famous architect Rodney Walker, builder of several of the Case Study homes that helped house millions of people. We did not talk about Sumerian cuneiform, great Moghul empire warriors or the sketch comedy of Tim Robinson.

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on super aging - how to help transform longer lifespan into longer healthspan via  7 A Pillars of longevity. Today's Featured Experts are David Cravit and Larry Wolf, co-authors of “ SuperAging: Getting Older Without Getting Old - A Boomers Guide to living well after 65.We discuss the 7 A's of the Pillars of Superaging, how default aging has been the - well- default, for past generations and continues to be for many today. And how social, cultural, political, and economic forces oppose living younger longer.Episode Timeline0:11 Introduction to SuperAging4:04 How did the idea for the book come about?8:19 Defining default-aging and super-aging, and the forces underlying them14:11 The 7 A Pillars of Super Aging.20:10 Attitude and awareness: the two core pillars27:47 Pillars 3 to 7 of SuperAging (Accomplishment, Achievement, Autonomy, Attachment, Avoidance)30:50 Social, cultural, political, and economic drivers that oppose super aging.33:34 Insidious issues about superaging: ageism, economic fears38:50 An independent individual needs to take responsibility for their own lives.45:57 How to make sense of the tsunami of information and misinformation flooding our media platforms50: 53 Larry and David's  takeaways from today's episode. Speaker Bios: David Cravit earned his BA in Political Science and Economics from the University of Toronto. He is author of two previous books on the subject of aging. The New Old," which described how the Baby Boomers are reinventing aging, and "Beyond Age Rage," which examined the so-called “war of the generations” . David is an executive at ZoomerMedia, the only media company in Canada specializing in covering the “older” market. He is also a member of the Board of C.A.R.P., the Canadian Association of Retired Persons, the largest and most influential association advocating for the rights and interests of Canadians as they age.Larry Wolf has a BA in Psychology from Cornell University, and an MBA in finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Larry is the founder of the Wolf Group, an international marketing communications agency with over 300 employees in seven cities throughout North America. Larry has served on a number of boards, including the National Advertising Review Board, the Huntsman program in international studies at the University of Pennsylvania, the Eye Research Institute of Canada, and has chaired the Canadian Glaucoma Research Society. His special expertise is in identifying trends and understanding how to capitalize on them. Learn more about the work of David Cravit and Larry Wolf here.Link to the book SuperAging: Getting Older Without Getting Old, https://superaging.info/about-3/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcravit/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-wolf-15a18a10/ I am excited to announce the Change Your Aging Master Plan: Five Keys to Reversing Aging to Live Younger Longer - with Dr. Gillian Lockitch. It starts soon. And there's limited registration. So for more information, schedule  a free Discovery Call with me.To get your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and The Art of Retiring Comfortably click here Email: Dr. Gill at askdrgill@gmail.com And if you have not already done so, follow,  rate and review the show.

Senior divorcing couples (often referred to as “Grey Divorce”) face unique financial challenges when it comes to the marital home. If keeping the house is a priority for one spouse and there aren't enough assets in the estate to buy out the other's interest, couples may start thinking outside the box. Jacki Roessler,  CDFA® and her guest, Brian Cohen, 131198 Senior Mortgage Banker-Reverse Mortgage Planner of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation talk about the pros and cons of reverse mortgages. Brian has built his success by providing clients with over 20 years of lending experience and insightful mortgage knowledge. His high degree of reverse mortgage knowledge allows him to also help seniors understand the sometimes confusing myths, terms and conditions of reverse mortgages in order to make sound, informed decisions about what is in their best interest. Topics discussed include:What is a reverse mortgage and who is eligible? Understanding the fees and costs of a reverse mortgage as compared to the fees and costs of a traditional mortgage.What risks are associated with reverse mortgages for you and your heirs?What is the process to obtain a reverse mortgage?RESOURCESConnect with Brian by clicking here HERETo read information about reverse mortgages provided by non-profit, AARP (American Association for Retired Persons), click HERETo find a HUD counselor Click HereLearn more about  how Jacki Roessler, CDFA® helps divorcing clients evaluate information on reverse mortgages by emailing her at jacki@pearlplan.com. To read about Jacki or schedule an initial complimentary consult,  CLICK HereLinks are being provided for information purposes only. We do not suggest that listening to this podcast will make you wealthy. Pearl Planning is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of Brian Cohen or his affiliates. The information herein is general and educational in nature and should not be considered legal or tax advice. Tax laws and regulations are complex and subject to change, which can materially impact investment results. Pearl Planning cannot guarantee that the information herein is accurate, complete, or timely. Pearl Planning makes no warranties with regard to such information or results obtained by its use and disclaims any liability arising out of your use of, or any tax or legal position taken in reliance on, such information. Consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific situation. Please note, changes in tax laws or regulations may occur at any time and could substantially impact your situation. Pearl Planning financial advisors do not render advice on tax or legal matters. You should discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional.

Damien Tomsett was hit by a car while crossing at a crosswalk in Halifax a few weeks ago. The driver of that vehicle was 89 years old — and his case has renewed a debate about whether more testing and regulations of senior drivers would improve safety on the road. Matt Galloway hears from Dr. Shawn Marshall, the division head of physician medicine and rehabilitation with the Ottawa Hospital, who's studied the driving abilities of seniors; and Bill VanGorder, the chief operating officer and chief of advocacy of the Canadian Association for Retired Persons.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joins Ann Rohmer to talk budget big picture and what it means to the Greater Toronto Area. Ann Rohmers is with Anthony Quinn / Chief Community and Benefits Officer of CARP. The Canadian Association of Retired Persons – promoting the interests, rights and quality of life of Cdns as they age. Kevin Frankish speaks with the Honourary Colonel Michael Ravenhill, CEO of the DAVID FOSTER FOUNDATION. April is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month. Shaliza Bacchus discusses the Oat milk debate with a nutritionist who recommends reading the fine print when it come to oat milk Jim Lang looks at how the City of Brampton is hoping to score a run with plans to develop a multi-purpose cricket facility surrounded by a "new urban core with major transit-oriented opportunities for high-density residential, business, leisure and tourism."  

A new survey from BMO finds that Canadians believe they now need a whopping $1.7 million dollars in savings to retire. This figure is up 20% from their 2020 survey, and it comes as Canadian inflation continues to run hot. With a figure that high, is the concept of retirement as we know it archaic? And how are current retirees spending their retirement in today's high-inflation environment? David Cravit is today's guest, joining Bryan Borzkywoski to discuss the post-pandemic trends impacting retirees. David is the Chief Membership Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons, and we'll hear today how retirement planning for boomers has become complicated. According to David, the classic definition of retirement is over. Retirees today are living longer and wanting more out of their retirement, leading to greater cash flow needs. We have CPP, but who is going to pay for the growing demand in the future? David asks what if boomers have 30 more years to live at 65, and notes on average they are not saving enough. Among other topics discussed today, David also thinks that the boomers are going to end the healthcare debate and private health insurance is going to become a major player soon. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For the second year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked the #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2022 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Most people recognized the acronym AARP. It's for the American Association of Retired Persons. But few realize that rather than represent the interests of seniors, AARP acts to promote the interests of the health insurance industry at the expense of retirees and their pocketbooks.  Chris Jacobs, founder of Juniper Research, has been investigating the AARP's cozy deals with health insurance companies for years. Jacobs joins the podcast to discuss his new analysis of the AARP as well as the organization's support of anti-Medicare policies. He also highlights the hidden surcharges the AARP collects off Medigap policies it promotes. Jacob's new analysis, which can be found here, found that the AARP collected $627.2 million in surplus fees that were secretly tacked on to health insurance policies AARP promoted for the United Health Group. The fees comprise 69 percent of the AARP's revenue. Not surprisingly, the AARP supports policies such as drug price controls contained in the recent Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that work more to the benefit of insurers than policy holders. In the podcast, host AnneMarie Schieber and Jacobs discuss: 1) How the IRA reduced Medicare spending by more than $250 billion. The cut comes at the expense of a position the AARP purports to favor.2) How insurance companies benefit from the IRA, which AARP supported.3) The arrangement AARP has with United Health and the surcharges that are tacked on to Medigap policies which are not fully disclosed to policy holders.4) How to turn this cronyism around.

Most people recognized the acronym AARP. It's for the American Association of Retired Persons. But few realize that rather than represent the interests of seniors, AARP acts to promote the interests of the health insurance industry at the expense of retirees and their pocketbooks.  Chris Jacobs, founder of Juniper Research, has been investigating the AARP's cozy deals with health insurance companies for years. Jacobs joins the podcast to discuss his new analysis of the AARP as well as the organization's support of anti-Medicare policies. He also highlights the hidden surcharges the AARP collects off Medigap policies it promotes. Jacob's new analysis, which can be found here, found that the AARP collected $627.2 million in surplus fees that were secretly tacked on to health insurance policies AARP promoted for the United Health Group. The fees comprise 69 percent of the AARP's revenue. Not surprisingly, the AARP supports policies such as drug price controls contained in the recent Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that work more to the benefit of insurers than policy holders. In the podcast, host AnneMarie Schieber and Jacobs discuss: 1) How the IRA reduced Medicare spending by more than $250 billion. The cut comes at the expense of a position the AARP purports to favor.2) How insurance companies benefit from the IRA, which AARP supported.3) The arrangement AARP has with United Health and the surcharges that are tacked on to Medigap policies which are not fully disclosed to policy holders.4) How to turn this cronyism around.

The BC Human Rights Commissioner finds government and legal responses are ineffective against online hate. Food analysts are saying lawmakers should push the grocery industry for transparency on profits. There is growing recognition of the need to advance women's representation in STEM education and jobs – so that they can more fully participate in designing technologies that can make life better for everyone. The Canadian Association of Retired Persons is calling on Premier David Eby to fight ageism and give the Seniors Advocate more power.

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When you think of AARP, you might think of your parents or grandparents or the card you got in the mail when you turned 50. The American Association of Retired Persons is not just for seniors anymore....

In this podcast we cover - 1. Nuances of understanding value-based care and the invisible care-giver economy 2. The importance of caring for caregivers 3. Insights on who the caregivers are and their experience with COVID Nirav R. Shah, MD, MPH, is Senior Scholar at Stanford University's Clinical Excellence Research Center. He is a leader in patient safety and quality, innovation and digital health, and the strategies required to transition to lower-cost, patient-centered health care. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Shah is a graduate of Harvard College and Yale School of Medicine, and is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine. He serves as an independent director for STERIS plc, as trustee for The John A. Hartford Foundation, as Senior Fellow of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), and as a member of the HHS Secretary's Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2030. Previously, he served as senior vice president and Chief Operating Officer for clinical operations for Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, and as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health. Quotes At 3mins 27 seconds “I learned from the AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons, that unpaid family caregivers are responsible for about $500 billion, that's Billion with a B, dollars of care every year that they're not paid for. So fully 2% 2.5% of our GDP in America is silent, it's invisible.” At 5mins 18 seconds For the last few decades in America, we've been talking about this thing called value based care. And what value based care means is that we're not going to be paying for things one at a time, we're going to be paying for improvement in outcomes and overall care. At 13mins 09 seconds I'm making a story about how important it is to move care into the home. Well, I think that's what we used to call house calls a few decades ago, right? It used to be normal that the doctor came to you in your home, and actually outside of America, that is still the norm in many other countries. So what we're finding is that we're reinventing and rediscovering what used to work, it made a lot of sense. At 16mins 22 seconds The research we've done at Stanford so far has shown that this cost and burden can last decades in terms of psychological impact, in terms of total cost of care in terms of your own health burdens, in terms of having heart attacks, in terms of dying young, as a caregiver, that kind of impact can be averted. And that's the lesson here is take care of yourself. So you can better take care of your loved one as well. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have, and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manta-cares/support

Ep. 122 Michael E. Festa, state director for the American Association of Retired Persons, is the guest. Ed Lucey hosts.

In this episode: FAQ is: Karen asks, At what age can I join AARP?   Today's Special Edition is on AARP Travel Today's Mistake- Being frazzled in the airport Travel Advice:  Room service is overrated.   FAQ:  Karen asks: Is there an age requirement for AARP?   Answer: What is AARP's Membership Age? While AARP is dedicated to people over 50, there is no minimum age to join. People of all ages can get an AARP membership for as low as $12 per year with auto-renewal. Anyone can become an AARP member and gain access to hundreds of discounts, programs and resources. My brother joined when he was 40. You can join at any age. They have a promo now if you purchase 5 years of membership. That sounds like a good offer if you plan on being a traveler soon.     Today's Special Edition is on AARP Travel I've been an AARP member, which stands for American Association of Retired Persons. I'm on their mailing lists and get a lot of travel information from them. Some years I join and others I don't. They make travel a worry-free experience with partners who are tested.    I recently got a magazine from one of their vendors, Grand European Travel, or GET tours. This vendor has tours in every continent with discounts if you book early for summer travel. I like to look at these brochures and dream about travel, and the places that I will go. Good photography is their high standard. They also claim to be eco-friendly. Each of these tours is with a trained guide.   https://www.aarp.org/travel/   AARP doesn't protect Social Security and Medicare. It prevents any serious discussion of meaningfully reforming these programs, which are in great danger of becoming insolvent. AARP, with its nearly 38 million members, is one of the most powerful lobbying organizations in Washington. AARP members can receive discounts at Walgreens, RiteAid, Kohl's, Goodwill, UPS, and TJ Maxx..The AARP is a massive organization that boasts around 38 million members in the United States. Because of its stature, AARP has the ability to partner with big companies and give their members all of their discounts, benefits, resources, advice, and other things. You can get discounts for restaurants like McCormick & Schmick's, Claim Jumper, Outback Steakhouse, Denny's, Bonefish Grill, Carrabba's Italian Grill and many more. You can also get discounts on entertainment options like Regal movie tickets, Ticketmaster, and Ancestry. There are financial benefits that come with investing in an AARP membership that can be effective in helping you deal with your money and retirement. Some of the benefits you can receive from having an AARP membership include money management links and worksheet and Social Security benefits calculator. This calculator helps individuals to determine when they can expect to start receiving Social Security benefits.The AARP also provides identity theft protection services, which is very important. Today's Mistake-Being frazzled in the airport I was hot, tired and hungry in an airport recently. I wanted to purchase a water bottle. It was $5 bucks. I can't drink water in Mexico unless it's been treated or I will get sick. I was thinking about that as I packed up my wallet to leave. But I almost left the water behind on the counter. That's careless behavior. The cashier called after me, “you forgot your water.” Of course I thanked her. That was kind.   Today's Travel Advice- Room service is overrated.  Instead of ordering room service, many hotels let you order food from around town. Hyatt has a pilot program for snack delivery with GoPuff app to deliver prepackaged and hot mails to rooms in certain of their properties. So far it's going well, they say. See the show notes for the link. Thousands of items delivered fast for as little as $3 fee. Think about ice cream, cookies or yogurt delivery. https://gopuff.com/go Today I want to bring meaning to your travel. Send me your travel tip. You can send it to my website, Facebook page, group, or Instagram. You can send to my Twitter, blog, and maybe you'll see your tips in Dr Travelbest's Travel Independent Spectrum. Connect with Dr Travelbest Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter  Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram

Financial burden is a real problem for over 55 million caregivers across the U.S. What money issues do people need to consider before they take on the caregiving role?  Often a caregiver has many roles, including being a full time wage earner and other family caregiving responsibilities like kids.  Caregivers spent an average of $7000 of their own money in 2017 for things like medical expenses, legal fees, and paid caregiving help.  It's important to stay informed, and to think about the financial needs in advance if you can.  Keep in mind the financial health of both the one needing care and the caregiver. Think about sustainability - how long can you afford to maintain a caregiving system?  Is a caregiving system home feasible?  Caregivers have health care needs, too.  Not all partners or family members are physically able to care for a loved one.  What if you live separately from the one needing care, possibly at a long distance?  The costs of travel can mount.  With the expectation that care needs will expand as a patient's condition declines toward end of life, a village of caregivers becomes essential.  Be proactive with these discussions, if you have the luxury of time. There are resources available - take time to check them out.  One great option is AARP (American Association of Retired Persons).  Find more caregiver support at theheartofhospice.com.  **Don't forget to register for the California Hospice and Palliative Care Organization conference coming up in June 2022!  The hosts of The Heart of Hospice podcast are beyond thrilled to be partnering with end of life educator Barbara Karnes of BK Books, author of Gone from My Sight (also known as the Little Blue Book),  to feature a talk on getting back to the basics at the bedside.  When you register, be sure to tell them you heard about it on The Heart of Hospice podcast!  Grab your spot at the conference by clicking here.  Find more podcast episodes from The Heart of Hospice here: https://theheartofhospice.libsyn.com/ Connect with podcast host Jerry Fenter at jerry@theheartofhospice.com. Connect with podcast host Helen Bauer at helen@theheartofhospice.com. Find more information about hospice philosophy, end of life care, and self care for both personal and professional caregivers here.  Send your questions and comments to host@theheartofhospice.com.  We'd love to hear from you!  

What's the bigger picture context for your retirement? Demographics and scientific advancements in longevity are changing the way we live. Demographic futurist Bradley Schurman, author of The Super Age, joins us to talk about what these megatrends mean for your retirement. We discuss: His  journey in writing The Super Age book The two megatrends creating The Super Age– the science of longevity and demographics and how they're changing the world we live in. How to "Make Home and Community Gray Again." The major upsides of the Super Age. The biggest challenges that will need be solved by governments - and by individuals. The cost of doing nothing. The lessons we can learn from Japan. How “retirement” will look in the future. Two different paths  for people who want to work longer . Why the scientific advances aren't enough. The challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community with retirement – and how might things evolve in the Super Age. How the policies, programs and practices of companies will need to evolve to attract, develop, and retain a more age diverse workforce. The key messages he'd like readers to take away from The Super Age. Bradley joins us from Washington, D.C. __________________________ Bio Bradley Schurman is a demographic futurist and opinion maker on all things dealing with the business of longevity. You might know him as the founder of The Super Age - a global collective of change-makers that offers information and professional business consulting services geared to help organizations respond to demographic change, as well as harness the opportunities of an increasingly older and generationally diverse population, or for the groundbreaking AARP Aging Readiness and Competitiveness Report. Bradley is a social connector that has built his reputation by helping leading organizations understand our increasingly older and generational diverse world. He explains how shifting demographics and the collision of the megatrends of decreased birthrates and increased longevity are remaking social and economic norms in the United States and around the world. Prior to launching The Super Age, Schurman was Co-Founder and Managing Partner of EconomyFour, where he led business development in Asia and Europe. He also served AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons) – the world's largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of older people – where he was Director of Global Partnerships and Engagements. Schurman got his start at LeadingAge (formerly the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging) – the non-profit trade association representing non-profit providers of long-term care, housing, and support services. Schurman was instrumental in securing the topics of aging and longevity as focus areas at both the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and World Economic Forum (WEF). He was also responsible for visioning and executing the Aging Readiness and Competitiveness Report – a groundbreaking collaborative research project between AARP and Foreign Policy Group. Schurman has been featured on NBC's TODAY Show and CHEDDER, and has been quoted in the New York Times, HuffingtonPost, and USA Today, as well as in local and national media outlets around the world. He speaks regularly at thought leader forums and corporate retreats, and has advised national leaders and corporate executives on their longevity strategies. ____________________________ For More on Bradley Schurman The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny The Super Age (company website) _____________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like The Second Curve of Life – Arthur C. Brooks The Age Tech Revolution – Keren Etkin Are You Ready for The New Long Life? – Andrew Scott Who Will Take Care of You When You Are Older? – Joy Loverde _______________________________ Wise Quotes

Dr Charlotte Yeh, MD Chief Medical Officer, AARP Services, Inc. (https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/aarp-services/), where she works with the independent carriers that make health-related products and services available to AARP members, to identify programs and initiatives that will lead to enhanced care for older adults. AARP (formerly called the American Association of Retired Persons) is a United States–based interest group focusing on issues affecting those over the age of fifty. According to the organization, it had more than 38 million members as of 2018. Dr. Yeh has more than 30 years of healthcare experience – as a practitioner and Chief of Emergency Medicine at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Tufts Medical Center, as the Medical Director for the National Heritage Insurance Company, a Medicare Part B claims contractor, and as the Regional Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in Boston. Dr. Yeh is widely recognized for her commitment to and passion for the healthcare consumer and has received numerous honors for her efforts on behalf of patients. As a health care leader, she has served on numerous boards and committees throughout her career, and currently sits on the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Board, the Optum Labs Scientific Advisory Board, and the HX360 Executive Leadership Advisory Board. Dr. Yeh received a BA from Northwestern University and her medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School. She completed her internship in General Surgery at the University of Washington and her residency in Emergency Medicine at UCLA.

WELCOME TO OUR 50th EPISODE!!!!  Thank you for all of your support.  As October is both Breast Cancer Awareness and Menopause Awareness month; we are ending the month with a very cool story from another revolutionary entrepreneur! Rochelle Weitzner is a seasoned C-Suite executive and beauty industry veteran. She is the founder and CEO of Pause Well-Aging, a barrier-busting skincare brand that has provided effective solutions for women experiencing this life stage, as well as made women more comfortable sharing their menopause stories.  She was the CEO of Erno Laszlo, CFO of Laura Mercier & Revive Skincare and spent the 19 years before that with International Paper in various SVP finance roles for $1+ billion businesses within IP. "Sparked by a hot flash, created by science.  Finally skincare made for all 3 stages of menopause." Rochelle walks us through her decision to go from a hot flash to entrepreneur, deciding to start a skincare company that helps mature, hormone changing skin!  On this journey she has also had to become an advocate for policy changes on the topic of menopause; so women are truly able to be informed.  She regales us with some truly unbelievable stories about working with the lawyers at QVC to allow the word "menopause' to be used on TV and how she is still working with Google to allow them to "re-market" their products because it has the word menopause on it! Rochelle is such a thoughtful and dedicated entrepreneur.  She is a wonderful inspiration to anyone out there over 50, about how to create a business from a pain point.  Menopausal skincare was one of the rare "white spaces" within the entire skincare industry! As an advocate for financial and investment literacy, there is tremendous investment upside in the entire "menopause economy" and the Femtech industry!   Rochelle tells us why the Pause Skincare line is so awesome and about some of their recent awards and accolades.  Their products are proving so popular, young people and men are also buying them up quickly! The lucky Shot Caller listeners will get a 15% discount on all of their products through the end of the year!  Use code: shotcaller15 and get yourself some fresh, plump, happy skin!  Some statistics to really open your eyes to the problem and opporutnity: According to Forbes, By 2025, there will be over 1 billion women experiencing menopause in the world, which will be 12% of the entire world population of 8 billion. Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS), including hot flashes and night sweats, are experienced by approximately 75% of them. Forbes also estimates the economic impact to be about $600 billion! According to findings from a survey conducted by the American Association of Retired Persons in 2017-18, only 1 in 5 women in the US received a referral to a menopause specialist. Of the 60% of women who seek medical attention, an appalling 75% of them are left untreated. “Women are derailed financially by consistently and universally being paid less than men.  They are minimized legally, even considered a form of property in many ways and in many parts of the world.  They are hindered intellectually, as women make up two-thirds of the 774 million illiterate adults on the planet, figures that have not budged in twenty years.  As surely as women's social, financial and physical security remain inequitable, women's health is in deep jeopardy.  Dr. Lisa Mosconi, The XX Brain ******************* If you liked this podcast, please consider writing a review on Apple ITunes at Shot Caller Podcast: A Podcast by Shannon Sagawe Stay on top of the most insightful topics regarding Yourself, Your Wealth and Your Planet, by signing up for our monthly ALCHEMY ON SUNDAYS bulletin.  (5 minute read, 1x a month for you) Join a Wealth Alchemist Investment literacy course or more importantly, sign your teenager up for our Teen Investment Academy Course! (Course dates and groups can be tailored) Twitter: twitter.com/shannonsagawe Instagram: Wealth_Alchemist_shannonsagawe Facebook: The Wealth Alchemist YouTube: The Wealth Alchemist- Shannon Sagawe LinkedIn: shannonsagawe .  .  . 

COVID-19 cases continue to stabilize in Hawaii, related hospitalizations remain manageable and vaccination rates are rising, but there are still few guideposts for when residents will be able to resume life as normal, sans masks and gathering limits. Dr. Libby Char, director of the Hawaii Department of Health said during the Star-Advertiser's “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream this morning that the state continues to be cautious when it comes to lifting restrictions and fully reopening. “I look forward to the time when we can all get back to doing what we used to do and socializing and what not,” said Char. “We are being very deliberate to make sure that our case count comes down and is nice and stable.” Char said that the state is gradually lifting restrictions on outdoor activities which she said were “quite safe,” and then evaluating the effect. “Indoors, we are trying to do the same thing, but being a lot more cautious because we know that this is much, much higher risk,” said Char. Char said she expects indoor mask requirements to continue for some time. In May, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said vaccinated Americans could largely ditch masks, both outdoors and in most indoor settings. President Joe Biden called it a “great day for America.” Hawaii chose not to follow that advice, and the CDC largely changed course in July as the highly contagious delta variant caused cases to spike throughout the country. Hawaii is among seven states that require people to wear masks in indoor public places, regardless of their vaccination status, according to a tally by the American Association of Retired Persons. Char said she didn't expect COVID-19 cases to be reduced to zero in Hawaii, but that she would be more comfortable if the state was recording, on average, fewer than 100 new cases a day. Hawaii is currently averaging 115 new COVID-19 cases a day, with 1.8% of tests coming back positive. The number of new cases has remained stable since mid-October.

Dr. Jean C. Accius, PhD, is Senior Vice President, AARP Global Thought Leadership (https://www.aarp.org/). Dr. Accius leads a team in positioning AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons) as a global thought leader, identifying emerging trends around the world, cultivating and elevating new ideas, forging global strategic alliances that become the foundation for collaboration and sparking bold solutions to change systems and improve the lives of the global population as it ages. Dr. Accius is a passionate champion and catalyst for changing how the world sees and values aging. He is an internationally recognized thought leader on aging, longevity, equity, health systems transformation and modernizing the delivery and financing of long-term care. With tri-sector experience and deep knowledge, he has a strong track record of building high-performing teams, managing cross-functional operations and processes, and developing innovative and actionable solutions, policies, and programs to close the opportunity gap so that everyone can live longer, healthier and more productive lives. A highly sought after author and speaker, Dr. Accius has been quoted by or appeared in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, Forbes, TIME Magazine, USA Today, Reuters, Politico, Next Avenue, ESPN's Undefeated, Rolling Out, NationSwell, Congressional Quarterly, and Huffington Post. In 2020, he facilitated several sessions at the 50th annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and also engaged nearly 300 leaders across industries and sectors, including 20 ambassadors and many delegates, at the United Nations. Dr. Accius is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors and has held a variety of board and advisory positions including Justice in Aging, the American Society on Aging, Leadership Maryland and the American University School of Public Affairs Board of Advisors. Dr. Accius is an Executive Leadership Council Fellow, member of G100's Transformational Leadership Network, and holds a bachelor's degree in hospitality administration and a master's degree in aging studies from the Claude Pepper Institute at Florida State University. He also holds a Ph.D. in public administration from American University. Dr. Accius is a graduate of Leadership Maryland's Class of 2014, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health program on health reform, and Stanford University's Graduate School of Business Corporate Innovation program.

Quince franquicias asequibles para mayores de 50 años. La organización sin fines de lucro AARP (conocida como la American Association of Retired Persons) publicó un ranking de las 15 franquicias asequibles para personas mayores de 50 años. AARP basa su listado en un análisis de la empresa de investigaciones de mercado Franchise Business Review (FBR), a la que pidió que identificara las franquicias asequibles mejor valoradas por los empresarios de mayor edad. Tras analizar los datos, se identificó a 2,260 propietarios de franquicias de 55 años o más que habían iniciado su negocio durante los últimos cinco años, para averiguar qué marcas tenían las calificaciones de satisfacción más altas, basándose en 33 preguntas sobre temas como la capacitación y el apoyo, las operaciones, el liderazgo, los valores centrales, las oportunidades económicas y la satisfacción general con la empresa de su franquicia. Así, los siguientes 15 negocios de franquicia, que aparecen ordenados de menor a mayor, según el requisito de capital líquido, son los que obtuvieron la mejor calificación por parte de los empresarios de más edad, según explicó AARP. 1. Realty One Group Capital líquido: $15,000 Rango de inversión total: $44,250-$224,500 Franquicias: 277 2. NextHome Capital líquido: $15,250 Rango de inversión total: $15,250-$214,095 Franquicias: 485 3. Kona Ice Capital líquido: $20,000 Rango de inversión total: $127,750-$151,550 Franquicias: 1,320 4. Weichert Real Estate Capital líquido: $25,000 Rango de inversión total: $62,500-$326,200 Franquicias: 485 5. Fibrenew Capital líquido: $25,000 Rango de inversión total: $87,812-$99,452 Franquicias: 196 6. Payroll Vault Capital líquido: $31,500 Rango de inversión total: $38,875-$64,269 Franquicias: 66 7. Wild Birds Unlimited Capital líquido: $40,000 Rango de inversión total: $185,179-$311,043 Franquicias: 330 8. SYNERGY HomeCare Capital líquido: $50,000 Rango de inversión total: $64,130-$160,057 Franquicias: 380 9. Aire Master of America Capital líquido: $50,000 Rango de inversión total: $54,984-$160,900 Franquicias: 114 10. Mr. Handyman Capital líquido: $50,000 Rango de inversión total: $117,500-$149,100 Franquicias: 274 11. Senior Care Authority Capital líquido: $50,000 Rango de inversión total: $71,095-$90,395 Franquicias: 74 12. Home Instead Capital líquido: $59,000 Rango de inversión total: $125,000-$135,000 Franquicias: 665 13. Visiting Angels Capital líquido: $59,950 Rango de inversión total: $84,085-$125,885 Franquicias: 630 14. ActionCoach Capital líquido: $74,500 Rango de inversión total: $87,494-$197,790 Franquicias: 197 15. MaidPro Capital líquido: $75,000 Rango de inversión total: $77,560-$171,160 Franquicias: 277

Seniors vote. And they know what they want. Now that the Nova Scotia election has been decided, I spoke with Bill VanGorder of C.A.R.P. about their expectations of the Tim Houston Government. And the Chief Policy Officer of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons also discusses the federal campaign, pharmacare and the four questions their members will have for all political candidates.

Professor Denise Eldemire Shearer has continued to show an immense propensity for hard work on behalf the elderly. She feels that many of those in their golden years still have important contributions to make to the society.On this World Senior Citizens Day – Saturday, August 21, 2021 – the Jamaican society should celebrate its seniors and at the same time examine challenges facing this group; and how to fix them.She notes that the over 80-age cohort is the fastest growing segment of the Jamaican population; there are more than 1,000 centenarians across Jamaica; and 92 per cent of older people in Jamaica are not bedridden.Eldemire Shearer, who is patron of the National Council for Senior Citizens, Director of the World Health Organisation Collaborative Centre on Ageing and the Elderly, and Chairperson of the Caribbean Community of Retired Persons, speaks with Impacting Jamaica host Keisha Hill about the importance of senior citizens to society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know that 96 percent of the US population doesn't save money? Income in most households goes directly to paying the bills and what's leftover for savings is often little to nothing.  These statistics were released over 20 years ago, yet a recent survey by the American Association of Retired Persons or AARP confirms that it's still true. If you identify yourself as part of that 96 percent now, know that it's not too late to make a change and move to the four percent of the people who decide to do something different and take charge of your financial future. In this episode, discover the Five Ring Financial Plan as the blueprint you need to help you navigate life to make money work for you and not the other way around.  Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️ Divorce, job loss, health crisis or the death of a partner — these are events you wish won't happen to anyone but can come at the most unexpected moments that leave people financially devastated. ✔️ Where are you at right now in your financial life? Avoid looking at other people as your yardstick to measure how you should be saving or investing your money and commit to your own targets that are ideal and achievable for you.  ✔️ It's never too late to change; if you're not saving, begin now.  You can start from 2% until you're saving 40–50% of your income. When you're saving at that rate, you have the resources you need to reach financial freedom. Decide to commit and make yourself a future you can be proud of. ✔️ Where should your savings go? Into the bank, investments or insurance? Adopt the plan you need to achieve clarity and confidence. There's no better time to prepare than NOW and take control of your destiny. About Felicia Gopaul, CFP Ms Gopaul is a Money Confidence Catalyst and author of Amazon best-selling books "Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing, Disasters, and Death" and "Local Business Mavericks - Volume 20: Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders." She is also a speaker and Certified Financial Planner Ambassador (only one of 50 people in the United States). She teaches accomplished, successful and educated women to heal their money mistakes, rebuild their wealth, and ultimately reclaim their power.  Her business, Financial Control Mastery, teaches women to honor themselves through their money and actions. Know more and visit www.FinancialControlMastery.com

Ep. 97 Michael Festa, Massachusetts state director for the American Association of Retired Persons, is the guest. Ed Lucey hosts.

Age-Friendly Ecosystems "It's a blessing to be an older adult." -Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN For decades, advocates have called for communities, neighborhoods, and organizations like hospitals to become more "age-friendly." Although the idea of an age-friendly society has been promoted both locally and internationally, adoption remains more aspirational than an organized practice.  In this week's episode of This Is Getting Old, Dr. Terry Fulmer and Amy Berman walk us through an overview of what it means to have created an Age-Friendly Ecosystem.  Part One of 'The Age-friendly Ecosystems'. The John A. Hartford Foundation has been working with the Age-Friendly Foundation to convene leaders of these age-friendly movements. The goal is to help make the "age-friendly" moniker clear to all stakeholders in terms of what it means.  At the George Washington University’s Center for Aging, Health and Humanities, we have adapted the Age-Friendly Ecosystem to include Arts & Creativity.’ What Exactly Is an Age-friendly Ecosystem?  An Age-Friendly Ecosystem refers to the collective of all efforts to adapt society to meet older adults' needs. In simpler terms, Age-Friendly Ecosystems are the comprehensive, collectively built, and ever-expanding platform whose goal is to improve older adults' quality of life through enhanced, collective impact.  Moreover, understanding the Age-Friendly Ecosystem draws on the social-ecological model that acknowledges the connections and interplay between older adults and their environments or contexts. Proponents of the Age-friendly Ecosystem Movement The Age-Friendly Ecosystem is a movement to create age-friendly cities and communities started by the World Health Organization and carried forward by AARP (American Association of Retired Persons).  The John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) launched the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in 2017 to ensure the specific needs of older adults are met in health care. JAHF in 2018 then collaborated with the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) to involve public health agencies to expand the implementation of the age-friendly guidelines to the public health domain, acknowledging that these programs, notwithstanding their goals, have remained constrained and siloed. Many other organizations are advancing initiatives to make universities and businesses age-friendly.  The Goals and Objectives of Age-Friendly Ecosystems The goal of Age-Friendly Ecosystems has been to help make the "age-friendly" moniker clear to all stakeholders regarding what it means and how it should be adapted.   The work is leading to developing a common language and shared metrics so that anyone can recognize it and know what should be expected when we say "age-friendly." By working together across silos, different age-friendly initiatives can maximize their collective impact.  "An Age-Friendly Ecosystem refers to the collective efforts to adapt society to meet older adults' needs worldwide." -Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN Guiding Principles and Frameworks of Age-friendly Ecosystems Each of the age-friendly initiatives has its guiding principles and frameworks. A big part of our effort is to help us understand those frameworks and what the shared characteristics are across them. The 4Ms Framework  An Age-Friendly Health System reliably delivers evidence-based care that reduces harm and focuses on What Matters most to older adults and their families. It is based on what we call the 4Ms Framework – essential elements of care that need to be addressed for all older adults – What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility. The 5Cs Framework The Age-Friendly Public Health Systems movement uses the 5Cs Framework:  Connecting and convening sectors and professions  Coordinating existing supports and services  Collecting data to assess community health status  Conducting, communicating, and disseminating research findings and best practices  Complementing and supplementing existing supports and services,  These frameworks are specific to the sector, clinical or public health in these examples but undergirding all of these frameworks are commonalities that lead us to the characteristics of an Age-Friendly Ecosystem. Part Two of 'The Age-friendly Ecosystems'. Characteristics of Age-friendly Ecosystems The convenings of leaders in the Age-Friendly Ecosystem, in addition to surveys of older adults, literature reviews, and expert interviews, have led to an understanding that several characteristics represent an age-friendly ecosystem. Understanding these characteristics helps us get to common language and metrics.  A forthcoming journal article will explain these characteristics and their definitions.  Age-Friendly Ecosystems: Current Standing in Terms of the Needed Common Language and Metrics  Since the fall of 2020, the Age-Friendly Foundation has been drafting a measurement taxonomy. They did that by identifying six outcome measurement domains that represent dimensions of age-friendliness. The domains are groups of similar outcomes, while the outcomes are explanatory concepts that can be inferred from measured or observed data. The Foundation is also looking at indicators or ways of measuring desired outcomes. They've looked at all the different frameworks outcomes and indicators – the Age-Friendly Health Systems, the Age-Friendly Public Health, WHO Age-Friendly Cities, AARP Livable Communities, Age-Friendly CAFÉ (Employers), and Age-Friendly Universities Principles— to supplement work in the health and public health frameworks.  Furthermore, the Foundation reviewed CDCs Healthy People 2030 indicators for Healthy Aging and Access to Care and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Policy Statement on Aging to expand and quantify outcomes related to health well-being. They've started with specific outcomes, such as Mobility, Walkability, Access to Jobs, and Labor Force Engagement. For each outcome, they identified indicators (or measures) recommended by IHI, CDC, WHO, and so on.  In some cases, they've added indicators where there were gaps based on a review of the literature. All of these are still in draft stages, and there is more to come. "Everyone has a role to play in eradicating ageism." -Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN. How To Do Your Part In Building The Age-friendly Ecosystem? Everyone is encouraged to implement age-friendly programs, which will also  help us counter ageism and help all of us age with dignity and respect. In whatever sector you are in, reach out across to other partners. Start by checking out the blog on MelissaBPhD.com. You can find linked additional resources for age-friendly initiatives such as the Age-friendly Health Systems, Age-friendly Universities, and many more.   You can also join in the existing age-friendly initiatives, for example, the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement, by going to ihi.org/agefriendly. Or visit Trust for America's Health or our johnahartford.org website for more information on how to join the Age-Friendly Public Health Systems initiative, which has a new website: https://afphs.org/. "We've seen great success in this with public health working with aging services, working with health systems. This all connects to a crucial issue and call to action - everyone has a role in eradicating ageism, which is discrimination based on age. This means calling it out when you see and hear it. It requires you to make sure you aren't contributing to ageist perceptions of older adults." says Dr. Terry Fulmer, a nationally and internationally recognized leading expert in geriatrics.  “Older adults rightfully want and deserve dignity and respect.” Amy Berman, RN, LHD, FAAN About Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN: Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, is the President of The John A. Hartford Foundation in New York City, a foundation dedicated to improving older adults' care. She serves as the chief strategist for the Foundation, and her vision for better care of older adults is catalyzing the Age-Friendly Health Systems social movement. Dr. Fulmer is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and recently served on the independent Coronavirus Commission for Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes to advise the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. She completed a Brookdale National Fellowship, and she is the first nurse to have served on the American Geriatrics Society board. The first nurse to have served as President of the Gerontological Society of America, which awarded her the 2019 Donald P. Kent Award for exemplifying the highest standards for professional leadership in the field of aging. About Amy Berman, RN, LHD, FAAN: Amy Berman is a Senior Program Officer with The John A. Hartford Foundation. She works on the Foundation's development and dissemination of innovative, cost-effective care models that improve health outcomes for older adults. Among these efforts, Dr. Berman is responsible for the Foundation's work to advance Age-Friendly Health Systems, led by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association.  She also leads many of the Foundation's efforts focused on Serious Illness and End of Life, including efforts to support Diane Meier's palliative care and the Center to Advance Palliative Care.    

Karlene Nation speaks with Spencer Fernando on Justin Trudeau's comment about using the pandemic to do a reset to meet UN goals. Margaret McCuaig Johnston discusses China's ambassador making threats and telling Canadians they should not criticize China & Bill Van Gorder of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons says funds should be invested in home care to keep seniors out of long term care facilities.

Karlene Nation speaks with UofT Political Science Professor, Nelson Wiseman & Stephen Taylor, former political advisor to Andrew Scheer, on Justin Trudeau threatening to call an election over the WE charity controversy & Bill VanGorder of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons discusses COVID-19 affecting long-term care home residents.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast What might the next school year look like for your kids? Some school boards, including Hamilton's, have releases a statement showing what parents may be able to expect in the fall. Guest: Annie Kidder, Executive Director of People for Education - How can we help with kid's development over the summer due to the pandemic? Guest: Penny M. Pexman, Associate Vice-President (Research) at the University of Calgary - The Bloc, NDP and Conservatives are calling on the Prime Minister to testify when it comes to the WE charity scandal. A former ethics commissioner says that Trudeau's apology too shows that there is a ‘fairly certain finding of a contravention'. Guest: Henry Jacek, Professor of Political Science, McMaster University - Marissa Lennox of the Canadian Association for Retired Persons joined Scott to discuss the latest news about long-term care and retirement facilities.. Guest: Marissa Lennox, Chief Policy Officer, CARP

GUEST: Marissa Lennox, Chief Policy Officer at CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons)

Guest: Marissa Lennox, Chief Policy Officer - CARP (formerly the Canadian Association of Retired Persons). 

GUEST: Marissa Lennox, Chief Policy Officer at the Canadian Association of Retired Persons

Research from the American Association of Retired Persons shows that social isolation and loneliness have emerged as public health issues. As advisors, how can we better understand this topic to deliver holistic life guidance? Join Hope Reiner, an expert on the essential human need for interaction, and host Bill Coppel -- Managing Director & Chief Client Growth Officer at First Clearing -- as they explore this important question. In this episode, you'll hear: • What advisors should know about companionship and human connection • Tips for interacting with aging loved ones at home • How friendships can enhance overall health and well being Hope Reiner is founder of the New York City-based firm Hope & I, an organization that provides authentic friendship for older adults who are lonely, suffering from dementia, or otherwise isolated due to health conditions. With more than 30 years of experience in the fields of geriatrics and dementia as a certified practitioner, Hope creates one-on-one relationships that are stimulating and engaging, involving her clients in purposeful activities that maintain and restore their sense of self and self-confidence. Disclosures This content is provided for general informational purposes only. The views expressed by non-affiliated guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of First Clearing or its affiliates. First Clearing and its affiliates do not endorse any guest speakers or their companies, and therefore give no assurances as to the quality of their products and services. This channel is not monitored by First Clearing. For more information on our podcast, visit firstclearing.com. First Clearing is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer, and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Copyright 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. First Clearing provides correspondent services to broker-dealers and does not provide services to the general public. 0420-01753

Marissa Lennox of CARP, the Canadian Association for Retired Persons talks about what is involved when considering removing an elderly family member from a long-term care residence; Lee McDonald, the CEO of Southmedic in Barrie tells us how the company has scaled up its production to produce oxygen masks and splash shields; A team of Canadian scientists will use plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19 to try and treat those who are severely ill. Carly Weeks, a health reporter from the Globe and Mail outlines their work. Ann-Majella McKelvie of the student association at Trent University talks about some of the shortcomings of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit; Rabbi Audrey Kaufman tells us how she's preparing to conduct a virtual celebration of Passover; Kimberly Sutherland-Mills with the Kingston Frontenac Public Library recommends some books that can be enjoyed by the whole family; Family doctor Peter Lin updates on efforts to track and treat COVID-19.

On today's show, Alan speaks with Councillor Josh Matlow on the pilot project in midtown. Ex MPP David Tsubouchi joins Alan to speak about his father's death due to a hit and run and Adina Lebo from the Canadian Association of Retired Persons speaks with Alan about the dangers of being an elderly pedestrian. Global's Travis Dhanraj joins Alan so talk about the Premiers' meeting today and Rotman's David Soberman speaks to Alan about the frenzy around Cyber Monday. 

We sit down with Maria Ramirez-Trillo, the AARP Associate State Director for the State of Arizona. Get the complete scoop on all the amazing programs that AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) offers to its members - adults 50+ years of age seeking information for living well. AARP’s mission is "to empower people to choose how they live as they age."

Craig Dellimore talks with Bob Gallo, State Director of the American Association of Retired Persons in Illinois and Manager of Advocacy Mary Anderson about the issues voters over 50 care most about, and what they want from the next Mayor and local lawmakers.

In this episode, we meet an incredible man named Jim Farrin. After a highly successful career as a globe-trotting, corporate executive, Jim helped start an organization called The Petey Greene Program. In a nutshell, the program brings volunteer students from top colleges like Harvard, Brown, University of Pennsylvania and Columbia into prisons to serve as tutors. They help prisoners get a high school diploma/GED. The program was piloted at Princeton University and has spread to 29 different colleges and universities across the Northeast. Jim is 82 years old today. Last year, he was one of five individuals awarded the prestigious Purpose Prize by the American Association of Retired Persons. But he is hardly retired. By his own admission he is working harder than he ever has before. And he has never been happier. DOWNLOAD EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Click here to learn more about the amazing work of The Petey Greene Program.

This week, Peter speaks with Wanda Morris from the Canadian Association of Retired Persons about CARP's submission to the steering committee looking at a national pharmacare program.

This week, Peter speaks with Wanda Morris from the Canadian Association of Retired Persons about CARP's submission to the steering committee looking at a national pharmacare program.

This week, Peter speaks with Laura Tamblyn Watts from CARP: The Canadian Association of Retired Persons about the medicinal effects of cannabis and Linda Fawcus, who runs a company called Gluu Technologies about an email product developed for seniors.

This week, Peter speaks with Laura Tamblyn Watts from CARP: The Canadian Association of Retired Persons about the medicinal effects of cannabis and Linda Fawcus, who runs a company called Gluu Technologies about an email product developed for seniors.

Laura Tamblyn Watts of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons speaks about the challenges presented by the use of medicinal cannabis.

Wanda Morris, VP of Advocacy for CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) talks about hospital failing seniors.

You may want to start looking at housing for the future. Laura Tamblyn Watts, National Director of Law, Policy and Research at the Canadian Association of Retired Persons. 

Adina Lebo, Toronto Ambassador for CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) talks about a pedestrian road safety campaign called “It Starts With You".

We are living longer and the pace of population aging is growing faster than ever. Globally, the proportion of people over 60 years old will almost double by 2050. Aging comes with many challenges - from health and wellbeing to housing, mobility and maintaining social networks. The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) caters for the social welfare needs of nearly 38 million Americans. Lisa Marsh Ryerson is president of AARP Foundation, the organization’s charitable affiliate. The foundation focuses on support programs and initiatives to help older people, especially those living in poverty. It is currently collaborating with a pilot program to connect senior citizens with transportation. In this in-depth interview, recorded at the University of Southern California’s annual Body Computing Conference, Lisa explains how she has been inspired by her work to help others achieve purpose and happiness; why ‘elderly’ may not be the best word to define older adults; what it means to be an "intentional neighbor" and why she believes a mindful attitude helps in planning for the 100-year life. Show notes and links Lisa discusses a pilot project announced at USC Body Computing Conference to study how the health of older populations can be improved by helping them become more mobile. The pilot is a collaboration with the insurance company UnitedHealth and the ride sharing company Lyft. What is AARP Foundation? Related past episodes 34: Dan Trigub - Lyft's plan to reimagine transportation to improve healthcare for older people 11: Edith Avise - Sharing longevity secrets at 100 years of age and tackling the challenges of a life without a car. 10: Paul Irving - Chairman of the Milken Institute’s Center for the Future of Aging - promoting purposeful aging and fighting for older people

Photo: (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP, File) The owners of Sarcoa, the waterfront restauarant, has paid approximately $972,000 in rent, property taxes and utilities to the Hamilton Waterfront Trust over the past three years. (SOURCE: Bay Observer) Guest: John Best. President of the Bay Observer. North Korea threatens retaliation against the US after tough sanctions were imposed by the United Nations. The country says they'll bolster its arsenal now. Guest: Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Affairs, Carlton University. Retirement home rents have soared over the past few years and with the baby boomer generation reaching retirement age, there are concerns that the costs of a retirement home may be too high. Guest: Anthony Quinn, Director, Community Affairs, Canadian Association of Retired Persons.

Retirement home rents have soared over the past few years and with the baby boomer generation reaching retirement age, there are concerns that the costs of a retirement home may be too high. Guest: Anthony Quinn, Director, Community Affairs, Canadian Association of Retired Persons.

The family of a man who was violently beaten in his sleep at his nursing home is furious and want to know why such assaults can't be prevented. Wanda Morris, Vice President of Advocacy and COO of CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons

According to a recent Texas Tech University study, most retired people of moderate means don't spend all of their income from social security, pensions and investment earnings, nor do they draw down the principal in their nest egg. Even affluent retirees are spending nowhere near an amount that would place them in danger of running out of money, say the study's authors Chris Browning, Tao Guo and Yuanshan Cheng. Guest: Wanda Morris- VP Advocacy and COO, Canadian Association of Retired Persons

CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) has launched a campaign

Today we learned that 90210's Luke Perry is now a member of AARP.  That means he gets all of the benefits of the American Association of Retired Persons!  Discounts at restaurants, concert venues, stores, and more!  Exciting!  (Not really)  Also on the show we revisit the YouTube hit "Pen Pineapple Apple Pen", we ask the question "do you look at your poop?", and we asked Intern Bethany what she has learned so far while working on the show.  All of that, Curtis' Whatever, and much more on today's show!

Bestselling author MJ Rose returns to discuss the state of the publishing industry as well as her latest book, "The Witch of Painted Sorrows." Plus: befuddled critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand attempts to solve California's water crisis. And a crotchety new advertiser debuts: CARP, the Curmudgeon's Association of Retired Persons.

Bestselling author MJ Rose returns to discuss the state of the publishing industry as well as her latest book, "The Witch of Painted Sorrows." Plus: befuddled critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand attempts to solve California's water crisis. And a crotchety new advertiser debuts: CARP, the Curmudgeon's Association of Retired Persons.

Listen NowIn preparation for further federal health care policy reform anticipated next year several plans are floating around Washington, D.C., all promising, among other things, to "bend the cost curve" or improve health care affordability.  In this 33 minute podcast Mr. Rother briefly defines National Coalition on Health Care's goals and how and why its health care affordability reform proposal, "Curbing Costs, Improving Care: The Path to an Affordable Health Care Future" was created.  He moreover discusses options in the plan beginning with several "game changers" identified in the report, i.e., reforms that pay for value or outcomes instead of services or volume, reforming how Medicare pays doctors, options for limiting the tax exclusion employers receive in providing employee health benefits, and taxing sugar-sweetened beverages.  He outlines reforming chronic disease care, improving medication adherence and lowering drug costs and reforming the private insurance markets via value based insurance designs.  More thematically he discusses market competition, active purchasing and transparency.  Finally, John describes what has been Congressional leadership's reception to the plan and chances next year for legislating any number of these affordability reforms.John Rother is President and CEO of the NCHC, America's oldest and most diverse group working to achieve comprehensive health system change.  Prior to NCHC, Mr. Rother was for over 25 years the Executive Vice President for Policy, Strategy, and International Affairs at the AARP (formerly the American Association for Retired Persons).   From 1981 to 1984, Mr. Rother was Staff Director and Chief Counsel for the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging.  From 1977 to 1981 he served as Special Counsel for Labor and Health to Senator Jacob Javits.  Mr. Rother was graduated from Oberlin College and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

Back by popular demand, Dr. Marty Becker chats with Oh Behave host Arden Moore about some savvy -and surprising - ways to prevent the Ho Ho Ho Holidays from turning into Oh No No Nos for your pets. Dr. Becker is the resident veterinarian on ABC-TV’s Good Morning America and The Dr. Oz Show as well as Vetstreet.com and American Association of Retired Persons. He has authored nearly two dozen books and shares his Idaho home with a pack of dogs and cats - many rescued from shelters. Tune in to this special holiday show and we guarantee you will be entertained and educated. Learn more about Dr. Becker by visiting www.drmartybecker.com and www.vetstreet.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Dr. Marty Becker - America’s Veterinarian - Unleashes Pet Holiday Tips and Tricks with Arden Moore