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Caring For Caregivers - Gen X Caregiving & the "Sandwich Generation"

AARP Washington State Podcast

Release Date: 07/18/2023

The 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond with Debra Whitman show art The 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond with Debra Whitman

AARP Washington State Podcast

In this Caring For Caregivers Conversation, we sit down with Debra Whitman, author of "The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond". A globally recognized expert on aging, Debra shares her journey of turning 50 and asking the pivotal question: What does a good second half of life look like?   Debra and host Bruce Carlson explore the challenges and opportunities of midlife and beyond, with a focus on topics that matter most to caregivers and their loved ones: Navigating the unique challenges of family caregiving Maintaining brain health and mental...

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Washington Initiative 2124 Deep Dive show art Washington Initiative 2124 Deep Dive

AARP Washington State Podcast

In this live Teletown Hall, join our AARP Washington Advocacy Director Cathy MacCaul for a deep dive into Ballot Initiative 2124. Hear why AARP, the Washington State Nurses Association and family caregivers are voting No on I-2124, learn about its impact on our state’s long-term care insurance program, and get answers to any other questions you may have.

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Caring For Caregivers Conversation in Spokane - Why Voting Matters show art Caring For Caregivers Conversation in Spokane - Why Voting Matters

AARP Washington State Podcast

In this Caring For Caregivers Conversation, AARP Washington State Director Marguerite Ro talks with a group of our Spokane volunteers about the importance of advocating for caregivers and making our voices heard. Debby Ryan, Steve Corker and Aruna Bhuta discuss how they get involved in making their community better by voting and by volunteering. Learn more about caregiving in Washington at

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

AARP Washington State Podcast

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs answers members questions and brings us up to date on where, when and how to vote in the upcoming election, in a live teletown hall hosted by our AARP Washington Advocacy Director Cathy MacCaul. Learn more about voting in WA at aarp.org/wavotes

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

AARP Washington State Podcast

In this Caring For Caregivers Conversation, our state director Marguerite Ro talks with Jennifer Lichorobiec of Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington about family caregiving in Spokane and rural Eastern Washington. Her agency covers five counties, spanning Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Whitman counties, and a diverse population. Jennifer describes the challenges in rural areas and how your Area Agency on Aging can help. Find more about caregiving in Washington at

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Help For Caregivers from Your Local Area Agency on Aging show art Help For Caregivers from Your Local Area Agency on Aging

AARP Washington State Podcast

People caring for loved ones often aren't aware of the help that's available from their local Area Agency on Aging. Cathy Knight is State Director at Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging and in this video, she walks you though the services you can use, often for free, and how to find them. Help includes adult day services, caregiver support, case management, elder abuse prevention, health maintenance and promotion, information and assistance, legal support, nutrition, senior centers and transportation. When you don't know where to turn, your local Area Agency on Aging can make a...

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

AARP Washington State Podcast

Derek Kilmer is retiring as the 6th Congressional District Representative and five candidates are running in the August 5th primary to fill his seat. AARP Washington partnered with the Key Peninsula News and the Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula to bring the candidates together to talk with voters in person on Friday, June 28th at the Key Peninsula Civic Center in Vaughn, WA.   Lisa Bryan, Executive Editor of Key Peninsula News, moderates the event. The candidates are Janis Clark (R), J. Graham Ralston (I), Emily Randall (D), Drew MacEwan (R), and Hilary Franz (D).   Learn...

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Alzheimers Prevention and Brain Health with Dr. Kate Zhong show art Alzheimers Prevention and Brain Health with Dr. Kate Zhong

AARP Washington State Podcast

In our new Caring For Caregivers Conversation, brain health expert Dr. Kate Zhong joins our state director Marguerite Ro to talk about advances in Alzheimers treatment and what you can do to protect your brain. Dr. Zhong is a geriatric psychiatrist and founder of the Brainnovation Initiative at UNLV. Learn about the Six Pillars of Brain Health in this interview and find more about caregiving in Washington at 

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Using Using "Pretirement" To Plan Your Retirement Finances

AARP Washington State Podcast

Are you worried about your finances for retirement? "Pre-tirement" is a new term for what you can do as you get closer to retirement. AARP is helping to launch a special website to help you and AARP money expert Mary Liz Burns is here to explain how. Visit  to learn more and get your personalized retirement savings action plan.

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

AARP Washington State Podcast

In our new Caregiving Conversation, NBC/MSNBC news anchor Richard Lui joins our state director Marguerite Ro to talk about caring for his father with Alzheimers over the last decade and how he become a passionate advocate for those caring for loved ones. Richard nearly gave up his network television career to be there for his dad. He found ways to make it work and now is highlighting solutions for others to get the support they need. Learn more about caregiving at aarp.org/caregiverswa and about Richard at richardlui.com

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Generation X is facing new challenges as caregivers. Jeff Ketchel of Spokane talks with our state director Marguerite Ro about caring for his mother-in-law in his home while raising his children. It's called the Sandwich Generation, where people find themselves caring for the young and the old at the same time. Jeff talks about the ups and downs of this life. In his work life, he's a leader in the public health field so he has both a personal and professional view of caregiving. Jeff talks about how Gen X characteristics can help face caregiving in a new way. Learn more about family caregiving in Washington at aarp.org/caregiversWA