Aging Rewired

In this bonus episode, we dive into three stories told by participants of Senior Planet from AARP, the nonprofit behind Aging Rewired, to explore how community members are harnessing the power of technology to connect and grow. Every year, thousands of older adults join free Senior Planet programming and leave with the skills and confidence they need to change their lives. Giving Tuesday is the largest fundraiser of the year for nonprofits. To support Senior Planet’s Giving Tuesday campaign, visit seniorplanet.org/givingtuesday. Thanks to a generous match from AARP, your tax-deductible donation will DOUBLED, dollar for dollar, up to $75,000.

Do you own your stuff or does your stuff own you? Decluttering expert Tracy McCubbin shares her top tips on how to navigate the difficulties of downsizing. Tracy is the CEO and founder of dClutterfly. Visit her website to take the “What’s Your Clutter Block?” quiz and explore her decluttering task lists. She is also the author of two best selling books: Making Space, Clutter-Free: The Last Book on Decluttering You’ll Ever Need and Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want. Senior Planet from AARP is a community of older adults who are learning to thrive in the digital world. Senior Planet programs are offered free of charge online and in-person to help older adults build technology skills to allow them to improve their health, make new friendships, save money, and advocate in their communities. To learn more, visit www.seniorplanet.org or follow @SeniorPlanet on social media.

Summer travel is heating up! So we invited travel writer and on-air travel expert, Jet Set Sarah, to share practical tips for older adults on how to stay budget friendly, exercise safely while away, utilize technology and much more. Additionally, learn about a special program offered by Senior Planet in partnership with Discover Live, where older adults tour some of the world's most stunning attractions, all from the comfort of their own home. Senior Planet from AARP is a community of older adults who are learning to thrive in the digital world. Senior Planet programs are offered free of charge online and in-person to help older adults build technology skills to allow them to improve their health, make new friendships, save money, and advocate in their communities. To learn more, visit www.seniorplanet.org or follow @SeniorPlanet on social media.

In this episode, two experts share their experiences helping businesses thrive and tips for battling ageism in hiring. First, Janice Malone, founder of Vivian’s Door and recent recipient of the AARP Purpose Prize, joins Sheila in the studio to talk about how she is helping to foster the growth of black-owned businesses in south and central Alabama. Then, Maureen Wiley Clough hops on the mic to share practical tips about job hunting in the tech industry. Maureen is the host of the popular podcast It Gets Late Early and has been featured in WIRED, Forbes, Business Insider, and Inside Edition. For more information, follow Maureen on LinkedIn, visit www.maureen-wiley-clough.com or write [email protected].  Senior Planet from AARP is a community of older adults who are learning to thrive in the digital world. Senior Planet programs are offered free of charge online and in-person to help older adults build technology skills to allow them to improve their health, make new friendships, save money, and advocate in their communities. To learn more, visit www.seniorplanet.org or follow @SeniorPlanet on social media.

In this bonus episode of Aging Rewired, family and caregiving expert Amy Goyer answers pressing questions from listeners. Topics covered include finding the right adult daycare, preparing for the financial burden of caregiving, what questions to ask when hiring a paid caregiver, and more. Senior Planet from AARP is a community of older adults who are learning to thrive in the digital world. Senior Planet programs are offered free of charge online and in-person to help older adults build technology skills to allow them to improve their health, make new friendships, save money, and advocate in their communities. To learn more, visit www.seniorplanet.org or follow @SeniorPlanet on social media.