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The FDA approved new COVID vaccines targeting the variant behind the surge this summer. The new shots from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech are expected to be available soon. Here is what you need to know.



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Today, 48+ million Americans, including over 1.4 million in Ohio, are family caregivers—and they need help now. Caregivers are holding up a broken long-term care system, and the physical, emotional and financial toll on them is great. Each year, they provide $600 billion worth of unpaid labor. AARP is pushing the White House and Congress to act to help caregivers get the much-needed support they need. This AARP Ohio Town Hall features U.S. Rep. Mike Carey and AARP's Rhonda Richards discussing the efforts in Congress to support caregivers. AARP Ohio State Director Jenny Carlson leads the conversation.

In today’s , learn how extreme weather is affecting popular retirement spots and your health, plus stores (like Target) that are no longer accepting paper checks.



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In today’s , an analysis shows that more older adults are in debt and looks at why, plus remembering the life of daytime talk show host Phil Donahue.



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In today’s , older Americans can look forward to lower prices recently negotiated by Medicare for 10 medications, plus remembering the life of actress Gena Rowlands.



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Did you know when a Medicaid recipient passes away, the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program tries to recover funds from their estate? AARP Ohio hosts a town hall conversation to help you understand Medicaid Estate Recovery and answer questions from the audience. Our guest expert is from Pro Seniors, Inc.

In today’s , a report shows older LGBTQ+ people are worried about social isolation, plus tips for finding more time for yourself.



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Jon Bon Jovi talks with AARP about his recovery process after a rare surgery he underwent to repair a vocal cord injury. It is among a number of memorable moments featured in the Hulu docuseries, titled, "Thank you, Goodnight: The Jon Bon Jovi Story."

Dreams are an essential function and important for staying youthful in spirit, no matter how old we are in years, according to experts.



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In today’s , an indicator that Social Security benefits may increase next year, plus why you should think twice before posting photos of kids.



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In today’s , breathing exercises to improve your blood pressure, plus learning a new language to improve brain health.



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Millions of retiring Americans rely on Social Security benefits, but the program will face financial challenges in the next decade that must be addressed. Watch this crucial conversation about the future of Social Security as we explore what can be done to save the program. What is the future of Social Security? What other steps can Congress take to ensure its future? How could the 2024 elections change impact the available options?

The forum features a bipartisan panel of policy experts: Max Richtman from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, and Romina Boccia from the Cato Institute. Robyn Haynes from NBC4 is the moderator. This pivotal discussion will help you gain a better understanding of the challenges facing the program along with the various Social Security reform options that could be considered.

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In today’s , mishaps that can occur when medications are mishandled, plus the state of the presidential race in the battleground state of Georgia.



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Three cheers to out intrepid volunteers who staffed our tables at the recent Cincinnati Music Festival and to our fraud team volunteers who attended last week's intensive fraud prevention training in Washington D.C.