In this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon speaks with Kathy Stokes, Director of Fraud Prevention Programs at AARP, about the increasing risk of scams following disasters. They discuss why fraud spikes after major events, how scammers exploit disaster victims, and what you can do to stay safe. Kathy shares insights from her work at AARP’s Fraud Watch Network, covering everything from FEMA impersonation scams to fraudulent contractors, price gouging, fake charities, and rental fraud. She also provides key tips on how to spot, avoid, and report disaster-related scams, as well as resources from AARP to help victims. If you want to protect yourself and your loved ones from post-disaster fraud, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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Additional Resources:

• AARP Fraud Watch Network: www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork
• How to Avoid Disaster Relief Scams: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/disaster.html
• Report Fraud to AARP’s Helpline: Call 877-908-3360 (8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday)
• FEMA Scam Reporting: www.fema.gov

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On this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon sits down with Dr. Nina Weiler-Harwell, Associate Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement for AARP California, and Dr. Donna Benton, Research Associate Professor of Gerontology at USC and Director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center. They discuss the evolving landscape of caregiving, the challenges faced by family caregivers, and the resources available to support them. The conversation also highlights the broader societal impact of caregiving and what it means for the future of long-term care. Listen in for another informative episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California.

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Additional Resources:

• Access AARP Caregiving Resources: www.aarp.org/caregiving
• Explore the AARP Prepare to Care Guide: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/prepare-to-care-planning-guide
• Find Support at Caregiver Resource Centers in California: https://www.caregivercalifornia.org
• Share Your Caregiving Story: caaarp@aarp.org
• Learn about Tomorrow’s Caregiving Today: www.aarp.org/RealTalk
• Find out about free webinars and in-person workshops that are dedicated to the needs of family caregivers, as well as to find events nearest to you: aarp.org/local
• Contact the AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line:
  • English: 1-888-333-5885
  • Spanish: 1-888-971-2013

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On this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon sits down with Dave Morrow, President of Plateau Security Advisors, LLC, which provides cyber security and threat consulting to large and small businesses. Dave joins Dr. Gordon to discuss what you need to know about the latest trends in cyber security, including how to tell if someone has stolen your identity, behaviors that make us vulnerable to scammers online, what to do if you’ve been scammed, and all about AARP’s Fraud Watch resources. Listen in for another informative episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California.

To sign up for email alerts about scams, visit AARP.org/FraudWatchNetwork, where you can also get great info on how to protect yourself and share your stories on our scam-tracking map.

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On this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon sits down with David Eisenman, MD, MSHS, Director of the Center for Public Health and Disasters at UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, and Co-Director of the UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Solutions. Dr. Eisenman joins Dr. Gordon to discuss what you need to know about wildfire smoke, including: the effects of smoke on physical and mental health, measures that are being taken to address inequities caused by wildfires, and what you can do to prepare for wildfire smoke in your own home. Listen in for another informative episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California.

To get a local air quality forecast, visit AirNow.gov.

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On this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon sits down with Shirley N. Weber PhD., California Secretary of State. Secretary Weber joins Dr. Gordon to discuss where, when, and how to vote in California – as well as topics such as what her office is doing to boost voter turnout, how they are ensuring integrity in our elections, and how you can get involved as an election worker. Listen in for another informative episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California.

Find information on key races, important dates, recent voting changes in California, how to vote, and more by visiting aarp.org/CAvotes. For more information on voting in the 2024 elections, visit sos.ca.gov/elections. To track your mail-in ballot, visit WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov.

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On this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon sits down with Dr. Nina Weiler-Harwell, Associate Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement with AARP California, and Tony Chicotel, Senior Staff Attorney with California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR). Nina and Tony join Dr. Gordon to provide an update on nursing homes in California. Together they discuss concerns and opportunities for improvements for nursing homes, new state nursing home legislation that CANHR is focused on, how listeners can help advocate for better nursing home laws and regulations, and more. Listen in for another informative episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California.

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On this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon sits down with Dan Evon, Senior Manager of Education Design at The News Literacy Project. Dan joins Dr. Gordon to discuss how we can spot and stop misinformation. Together they discuss key tips to identify misinformation, how social media affects the spread of misinformation, how the public can be better stewards of sharing credible news, and more. Listen in for another informative episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California.

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On this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon sits down with Jennifer Jones, Vice President of Financial Security and Livable Communities for AARP Government Affairs. Jennifer joins Dr. Gordon to talk about financial security, with a focus on Social Security. Together they discuss how Social Security is financed, the challenges Social Security faces in the coming years, and what you can do to help protect it. Listen in for another important episode of In Clear Terms, brought to you by AARP California.

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