# caregiving (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover caregiving. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Fall](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/the-fall) _2026-08-18 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ I saw this LinkedIn post the other day detailing how a caregiver should handle a fall in a facility— ## [Another day…](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/another-day) _2026-08-17 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ Today I turned 70, but my brain thinks I’m 52. ## [Dementia Caregiving](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/dementia-caregiving) _2026-08-11 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ The Faces of Dementia ## Behind the Scenes of our Tour: Detroit Cares About Dementia _2026-08-10 · Parenting UP! Caregiving adventures with comedian J Smiles_ Detroit is not playing around when it comes to dementia support, and we want you to see what we saw. We’re pulling back the curtain on our second Parenting Up tour stop in Detroit with Wayne State University and the team that helped make this three-part run happen. Along the way, we share the little moments that make tour life feel real plus the big moments that make you rethink what “living with… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1085783/episodes/19625227-behind-the-scenes-of-our-tour-detroit-cares-about-dementia.mp3) ## [Prevention is the Best Medicine: Daily Habits for Healthy Feet | Allyson Larkin](https://omny.fm/shows/caregiver-sos/prevention-is-the-best-medicine-daily-habits-for-healthy-feet-allyson-larkin) _2026-08-08 · Caregiver SOS_ Here is a detailed episode description for the episode: Prevention is the Best Medicine: Daily Habits for Healthy Feet Episode Summary With summer heatwaves sweeping the country, caring for our feet is more critical-and more complicated-than ever. In this episode of Caregiver SOS On Air , host Ron Aaron is joined by certified wound specialist physician Dr. Allison Larkin to discuss practical,… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/9a3b0b8c-94b6-41d6-a294-a887017c8cd5/6a1b98ff-772d-42f8-a2a1-b495014df40e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8463f3c1-6b8c-4dbd-bd2c-a887017c8cda) ## [Be That Person](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/be-that-person) _2026-08-06 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ Lyndsay Friedman shared this on LinkedIn, and it grabbed my attention with its honesty and boldness. ## [A Place for Mom](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/a-place-for-mom) _2026-08-04 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ https://www.aplaceformom.com/ ## [The Healing Power of Laughter in Alzheimer’s Care | Dani Klein Modisett](https://omny.fm/shows/caregiver-sos/the-healing-power-of-laughter-in-alzheimer-s-care-dani-klein-modisett) _2026-08-01 · Caregiver SOS_ In this episode of Caregiver S.O.S. On Air , host Ron Aaron is joined by comedian, author, speaker, and educator Danny Klein-Modisett , founder of Laughter On Call . Danny shares her journey of navigating her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis and how an unexpected moment of humor transformed her approach to caregiving, leading to the creation of an organization that brings comic relief and connection… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/9a3b0b8c-94b6-41d6-a294-a887017c8cd5/e293c9c3-3232-414c-b368-b495014b6871/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8463f3c1-6b8c-4dbd-bd2c-a887017c8cda) ## [Reframing Aging: Overcoming Ageism in Caregiving & Daily Life | Tina Smith](https://omny.fm/shows/caregiver-sos/reframing-aging-overcoming-ageism-in-caregiving-daily-life-tina-smith) _2026-07-28 · Caregiver SOS_ Here is a detailed episode description tailored for your show notes and podcast platforms: Episode Title: Reframing Aging: Overcoming Ageism in Caregiving & Daily Life Episode Summary Ageism is everywhere-from everyday birthday cards and healthcare visits to workplace dynamics and the subtle ways we talk to ourselves. Yet, despite being one of the most pervasive forms of discrimination, it remains… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/9a3b0b8c-94b6-41d6-a294-a887017c8cd5/ffce25d5-b343-481a-bb63-b495014532dd/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8463f3c1-6b8c-4dbd-bd2c-a887017c8cda) ## [Navigating the Caregiver Identity: Finding Yourself Amidst the Journey | Dr. Schauf](https://omny.fm/shows/caregiver-sos/navigating-the-caregiver-identity-finding-yourself-amidst-the-journey-dr-schauf) _2026-07-28 · Caregiver SOS_ When family members step into the role of a caregiver, the sheer volume of daily tasks can easily eclipse their own sense of self. In this insightful episode of Caregiver S.O.S. On Air , hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial are joined by Dr. Grace Macalino, founder and CEO of Kapwa AllCare. Drawing from her background as a public health researcher and her personal journey caring for her aging… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/9a3b0b8c-94b6-41d6-a294-a887017c8cd5/0bf374c0-b415-465d-960e-b4950141fb52/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8463f3c1-6b8c-4dbd-bd2c-a887017c8cda) ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7AlTIFIXz3iD) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [What happens after Caregiving?](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/what-happens-after-caregiving) _2026-07-28 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ Every so often, I think about my future after caregiving. ## Did My Dad Visit Me at the NBA Finals? | A Special Edition Caregiving Story _2026-07-27 · Parenting UP! Caregiving adventures with comedian J Smiles_ A single ticket can feel like a confession when you’re a caregiver. I’m telling one of the most vulnerable stories I’ve shared yet: how I tried to take care of myself while parenting up and carrying the heavy reality of dementia caregiving after my father died. The only reason I’m responsible for my mama the way I am comes back to that loss, and the grief still shows up in unexpected places. When… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1085783/episodes/19556665-did-my-dad-visit-me-at-the-nba-finals-a-special-edition-caregiving-story.mp3) ## [Changing the Narrative: How Words Shape the Way We Age | Tina Smith](https://omny.fm/shows/caregiver-sos/changing-the-narrative-how-words-shape-the-way-we-age-tina-smith) _2026-07-25 · Caregiver SOS_ Ageism is everywhere-built into our greeting cards, embedded in media advertisements, and quietly influencing how we talk to ourselves and our loved ones. But how do the words we choose actually impact our quality of life and the way we care for others? In this episode of the award-winning Caregiver S.O.S. On Air , hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with Tina Smith, Director of Caregiving… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/9a3b0b8c-94b6-41d6-a294-a887017c8cd5/6e0d2078-e297-40cc-af0d-b47a0136517b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8463f3c1-6b8c-4dbd-bd2c-a887017c8cda) ## [The Cost of YOUR Caregiving](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/the-cost-of-your-caregiving) _2026-07-23 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ Denise Brown has done a great service for all of us (Care Partners) that I wanted to share. ## [So Much Confusion over Assisted Living](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/so-much-confusion-over-assisted-living) _2026-07-21 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ This is a belated adjunct or a part-2 post to one I wrote a while ago titled— ## [The Caregiver Identity | Dr. Grace Macalino Schauf](https://omny.fm/shows/caregiver-sos/the-caregiver-identity-dr-grace-macalino-schauf) _2026-07-18 · Caregiver SOS_ In this episode of the award-winning Caregiver S.O.S. On Air , hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with Dr. Grace Macalino, a public health researcher and the founder and CEO of CAPWA AllCare. Drawing from her personal experience navigating the complex journey of caring for her aging parents, Dr. Macalino discusses a critical yet often overlooked aspect of caregiving: the massive shift in… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/9a3b0b8c-94b6-41d6-a294-a887017c8cd5/71fa0e1b-a0ae-412c-bb5a-b47a01305ddd/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8463f3c1-6b8c-4dbd-bd2c-a887017c8cda) ## [Shout Out: Kirbie Earley](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/shout-out-kirbie-earley) _2026-07-16 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ I just wanted to give a shout out to Kirbie Earley, who publishes the Dementia Chronicles on Substack. ## [The Scope of Caregiving](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/the-scope-of-caregiving) _2026-07-14 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ Way more than most think... ## The Art of Redirecting: A Caregiver’s Superpower _2026-07-14 · Parenting UP! Caregiving adventures with comedian J Smiles_ Alzheimer’s can make yesterday disappear, but it can also make love get very specific, very fast. I’m talking with Dan Phillips from the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and his story hits on every level: a grandmother diagnosed, a career pivot into advocacy, and then the brutal reality that multiple people he loves are living with the disease. We keep it real about what families… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1085783/episodes/19479944-the-art-of-redirecting-a-caregiver-s-superpower.mp3) ## [Keep Calm and Carry On: A Caregiver's Guide to Early Onset Dementia | Dr. Thomas Weiss](https://omny.fm/shows/caregiver-sos/keep-calm-and-carry-on-a-caregivers-guide-to-early-onset-dementia-dr-thomas-weiss) _2026-07-11 · Caregiver SOS_ In this episode of the award-winning Caregiver SOS On Air podcast, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with board-certified geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Weiss to tackle one of the most challenging chapters in caregiving: identifying and managing early-onset dementia. Dr. Weiss shares his unique perspective-shaped by both 44 years of psychiatric practice and his own deeply personal… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/9a3b0b8c-94b6-41d6-a294-a887017c8cd5/26963a4c-a277-40b9-a437-b47a014172d0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8463f3c1-6b8c-4dbd-bd2c-a887017c8cda) ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/S5bAUh9evos4) _2026-07-11 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Parkinson’s Resources](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/parkinsons-resources) _2026-07-09 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ This is a place to share PD resources. ## [Robots & AI are the Easy Button for Caregiving](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/robots-and-ai-are-the-easy-button) _2026-07-07 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ BTW: There are no Easy Buttons! ## [Reversing the "Irreversible": A New Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Research | Dr. Andrew Pieper & Dr. Kalyani Chaubey](https://omny.fm/shows/caregiver-sos/reversing-the-irreversible-a-new-breakthrough-in-alzheimer-s-research-dr-andrew-pieper-dr-kalyani-chaubey) _2026-07-04 · Caregiver SOS_ Is it possible to not just slow down, but actually reverse advanced Alzheimer's disease? In this groundbreaking episode of Caregiver SOS On Air , co-hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with two visionary researchers from Case Western Reserve University who are challenging decades of medical dogma. Dr. Andrew Pieper, a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, alongside postdoctoral… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/9a3b0b8c-94b6-41d6-a294-a887017c8cd5/40aca944-24ad-4f5b-9dd1-b47a013b231c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8463f3c1-6b8c-4dbd-bd2c-a887017c8cda) ## Promoting Dementia Screening While Dispelling Dementia Myths _2026-06-30 · Parenting UP! Caregiving adventures with comedian J Smiles_ If the words “dementia test” make you picture needles, scary machines, and a verdict you cannot take back, we get it. That fear keeps a lot of families stuck in delay, denial, and quiet panic. From Detroit’s Rosa Parks Geriatric Center at Wayne State University, we sit down with practitioners to make dementia screening feel simple, practical, and worth doing sooner than later. We walk through what… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1085783/episodes/19427563-promoting-dementia-screening-while-dispelling-dementia-myths.mp3) ## [A Caregiver’s Primer on Medicaid](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/a-caregivers-primer-on-medicaid) _2026-06-30 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ Thanks for reading Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey! ## [When Mental Illness Hits Home: A Caregiver’s Guide to Support, Self-Care, & NAMI Resources | Olga Rodriguez & Maria Hoenigman](https://omny.fm/shows/caregiver-sos/when-mental-illness-hits-home-a-caregiver-s-guide-to-support-self-care-nami-resources-olga-rodriguez-maria-hoenigman) _2026-06-27 · Caregiver SOS_ What do you do when a loved one begins showing signs of mental illness? For many families, identifying the warning signs, finding accessible care, and overcoming deep-rooted cultural stigmas can feel like an overwhelming, uphill battle. In this episode of Caregiver SOS On Air , hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with Maria Honigman (Director of Programs) and Olga Rodriguez (Director of… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/9a3b0b8c-94b6-41d6-a294-a887017c8cd5/57cb31af-80c5-4d84-8739-b45e0149c3b6/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8463f3c1-6b8c-4dbd-bd2c-a887017c8cda) ## Living With Dementia: Real Stories, Early Signs, and Getting the Right Diagnosis _2026-06-26 · Parenting UP! Caregiving adventures with comedian J Smiles_ Dementia doesn’t show up with a warning label, and it definitely doesn’t erase the person sitting right in front of you. We’re back in Detroit to hear directly from people living with dementia and the care partners walking beside them and the honesty is refreshing, specific, and sometimes even funny in the middle of the hard stuff. First, we talk with Dick and John (with Gerry bringing the real… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1085783/episodes/19408560-living-with-dementia-real-stories-early-signs-and-getting-the-right-diagnosis.mp3) ## [The Daily Caregiver Check-in](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/the-daily-caregiver-check-in) _2026-06-25 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ I’m wondering if a daily first-step-of-the-day check-in might be useful for you. ## Safe Spaces for People Living With Dementia _2026-06-23 · Parenting UP! Caregiving adventures with comedian J Smiles_ If leaving the house feels like rolling the dice when dementia is in the picture, you are not alone and you are not overreacting. We record from Detroit during Brain Health Awareness Month with one big question on the table: where can people living with dementia go in public and truly be safe, welcomed, and understood? Not just at home, not just with a neighbor, but in everyday life like coffee… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1085783/episodes/19386814-safe-spaces-for-people-living-with-dementia.mp3) ## [Aging by Accident](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/aging-by-accident) _2026-06-23 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ A Yes, and… ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6SsOcACEf6xo) _2026-06-23 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [How to Help an Isolated Loved One Who Is Resistant to Medical Care | Nancy Meserve](https://omny.fm/shows/caregiver-sos/how-to-help-an-isolated-loved-one-who-is-resistant-to-medical-care-nancy-meserve) _2026-06-20 · Caregiver SOS_ When a family member chooses to live an isolated life, it can be incredibly difficult to know when-and how-to step in. It becomes even more challenging when that loved one flatly refuses medical help, hides their symptoms, or is dealing with cognitive decline. In this episode of Caregiver SOS On Air , hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with Alzheimer's advocate, researcher, and clinical… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/9a3b0b8c-94b6-41d6-a294-a887017c8cd5/2a4968ac-d34c-4e5a-a537-b45e0143b8a1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8463f3c1-6b8c-4dbd-bd2c-a887017c8cda) ## [What if the Caregiver is gone?](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/what-if-the-caregiver-is-gone) _2026-06-16 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ The Caregiving Dilemma, post #4 ## [Sometimes, nothing changes in the patient](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/sometimes-nothing-changes-in-the) _2026-06-11 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ The Caregiving Dilemma, post #3 ## Forget Dementia Day Care! A Visit to Via Cognitive Center _2026-06-10 · Parenting UP! Caregiving adventures with comedian J Smiles_ Forget everything you think you know about “dementia daycare.” I went to Via Cognitive Health in Augusta, Georgia, and what I saw felt less like a holding space and more like a dignity-first cognitive health campus built for real life with dementia. Here, people aren’t called patients. They’re members. And that one word signals the bigger point: they belong, they’re respected, and the day is… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1085783/episodes/19325234-forget-dementia-day-care-a-visit-to-via-cognitive-center.mp3) ## [The Lie](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/the-lie) _2026-06-09 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ The Caregiving Dilemma, post #2 ## [The Moral Courage of Caregiving](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/the-moral-courage-of-caregiving) _2026-06-02 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ The Caregiving Dilemma, post #1 ## [What’s in a name?](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/whats-in-a-name) _2026-05-28 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ Caregiver and Care receiver or recipient and Caregiving ## Faith To Action For Dementia Caregivers - Dr. Fayron Epps New Book and More _2026-05-26 · Parenting UP! Caregiving adventures with comedian J Smiles_ Caregiving can feel like you’re carrying a whole life on your back, then smiling through it so nobody worries. Today's episode highlights behind the scenes moments at our 2nd day at the 2026 Alter Dementia Summit--fast, powerful conversations that tell the truth about dementia caregiving and Alzheimer’s awareness, especially the parts families don’t always say out loud. We spoke down with Dr.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1085783/episodes/19241878-faith-to-action-for-dementia-caregivers-dr-fayron-epps-new-book-and-more.mp3) ## [Caregiving: It’s a Sprint AND a Marathon](https://bgalen.substack.com/p/caregiving-its-a-sprint-and-a-marathon) _2026-05-26 · Bob Galen · Bob Galen's Caregiving Journey_ Lindsay Friedman posted this on LinkedIn titled—The Hardest Lesson Caregiving Taught Me ## Comedy, Community and Caregiving: Alter Dementia Summit Recap _2026-05-11 · Parenting UP! Caregiving adventures with comedian J Smiles_ Dementia doesn’t wait for the “right time,” and neither can we. I’m coming to you from Alter 2026, where Dr. Fayron Epps and her team turn a dementia summit into a real community experience: caregiving conversations, research access, faith-led support, and yes, enough joy to keep us standing when the topic gets heavy. We get into what makes Alter different, starting with the big idea of training… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1085783/episodes/19155171-comedy-community-and-caregiving-alter-dementia-summit-recap.mp3) ## [Fighting Fraud with AARP Expert Doug Shadel](https://aarpwa.libsyn.com/fighting-fraud-with-aarp-expert-doug-shadel) _2026-04-30 · AARP Washington State Podcast_ Fraud and scams are preying on older Washingtonians and caregivers are often on the front lines of protecting their loved ones. In this Caring for Caregivers Conversation, our state director Marguerite Ro sits down with fraud researcher and educator Doug Shadel to share practical, real-world advice on how to spot scams, safeguard your family, and protect yourself if you become a target. Whether… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aarpwa/Doug_Fraud_Podcast_Master.mp3?dest-id=687382) ## Turning Alzheimer’s Pain into Purpose: J Smiles on Georgia Focus _2026-04-27 · Parenting UP! Caregiving adventures with comedian J Smiles_ Season seven starts with the part of my story that still catches in my throat, even after 14 years: my dad died, and within months my mom began to fall apart in ways that grief alone couldn’t explain. People around her told me I was overreacting, that it was depression, that it was mourning. I had to trust what I knew about my mother, push for testing, and brace for the avalanche of becoming… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1085783/episodes/19084820-turning-alzheimer-s-pain-into-purpose-j-smiles-on-georgia-focus.mp3) ## [E74: Under Pressure, Over Resolutions](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thiscaregiverlife/episodes/E74-Under-Pressure--Over-Resolutions-e3db0dv) _2026-01-08 · Mary Hahn Ward · This Caregiver Life ™_ We’re back. And we took our time. After a long pause and a lot of life, this new episode of This Caregiver Life is about what it really feels like to live with pressure as a caregiver and why we’re officially over big New Year’s resolutions. We discuss the changing seasons of caregiving, the weight that accumulates over time, and why “I’m okay” can be a complete and honest sentence. This episode… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6945bb4/podcast/play/113655679/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-7%2Fba477816-4d02-9da4-4187-bbfdf1d38b8c.m4a) ## [Gov. Bob Ferguson Live Tele-Town Hall](https://aarpwa.libsyn.com/gov-bob-ferguson-live-tele-town-hall) _2025-12-29 · AARP Washington State Podcast_ Join us for a live telephone conversation with Governor Bob Ferguson and his staff on current flood events, the state of our economy, the cost of health care and health insurance and more. Hosted by AARP Washington Advocacy Director Cathy MacCaul. Recorded December 15th, 2025 [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aarpwa/Gov_TTH_Podcast_Master_Template_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=687382) ## [Navigating Medicare and Open Enrollment](https://aarpwa.libsyn.com/navigating-medicare-and-open-enrollment) _2025-11-16 · AARP Washington State Podcast_ Medicare can be confusing—whether you're approaching retirement, supporting a loved one, or navigating Open Enrollment. In this Caring for Caregivers Conversation, our state director Marguerite Ro sits down with Tim Smolen, Program Manager for SHIBA, the volunteer-powered program from Washington's Office of the Insurance Commissioner that offers free, unbiased Medicare guidance to Washington… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aarpwa/Tim_Smolen_Master_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=687382) ## [Savvy Social Security - Maximizing Your Benefits](https://aarpwa.libsyn.com/savvy-social-security-maximizing-your-benefits) _2025-09-29 · AARP Washington State Podcast_ In the last Savvy Social Security online event in our 3-part series, our national AARP Social Security expert Jammie Lyell talks about the key factors that can impact your decisions - such as age, income and long-term goals. Learn smart strategies, find helpful resources and get the info you need for retirement. AARP Washington's Christina Clem hosts. #weearnedit [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aarpwa/Jammie_Social_Security_3_Podcast_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=687382) ## [Social Security and Family](https://aarpwa.libsyn.com/social-security-and-family) _2025-07-15 · AARP Washington State Podcast_ Navigating Social Security can be confusing—but it doesn't have to be. In this live event, Social Security expert Jammie Lyell and host Christina Clem help you make sense of your options and make confident decisions. Today's event is the second in our three-part Savvy Social Security series and focuses on "Family First: How Can Social Security Protect Your Loved Ones?". How can your spouse… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aarpwa/Jammie_Social_Security_Master_Session_2_Family_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=687382) ## [Social Security and Work Explained](https://aarpwa.libsyn.com/social-security-and-work-explained) _2025-06-26 · AARP Washington State Podcast_ Navigating Social Security can be confusing—but it doesn't have to be. In this live event, Social Security expert Jammie Lyell helps you make sense of your options and make confident decisions. This is the first in a three-part series and focuses on "Making Ends Meet: Work & Social Security". Whether you're thinking about working while collecting benefits, planning for your family's financial… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aarpwa/Jammie_Social_Security_Master_Redo_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=687382) ## [Our New Volunteer State President Ron Chew - Who He Is & His Vision For AARP](https://aarpwa.libsyn.com/our-new-volunteer-state-president-ron-who-he-is-his-vision-for-aarp) _2025-02-25 · AARP Washington State Podcast_ AARP Washington's new volunteer state president Ron Chew sits down with state director Marguerite Ro to talk about his vision for our work as he begins his term in 2025. Plus, he talks about his background and the experience he brings to AARP. 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