AARP Arizona Desert Voices Podcast

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Stories, Insights & Real Conversations for Arizona’s 50+ Community AARP Arizona is proud to launch the Desert Voices Podcast, a new monthly series designed to empower, inform, and connect adults 50+ across our state. Hosted by Dana Kennedy, AARP Arizona State Director, the podcast brings together community experts, members, and volunteers to explore the issues that matter most — from health and financial well‑being to caregiving, fraud prevention, and positive aging. Each 20–30 minute episode delivers actionable tips, local perspectives, and authentic conversations rooted in AARP’s mission to help Arizonans thrive at every age. Our format includes expert interviews, practical takeaways, and timely topics tied to seasonal needs and statewide priorities.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    AARP AZ Desert Voices Podcast: AARP Benefits

    AARP Arizona hosts the “Desert Voices Podcast”, a monthly series created to inform, empower, and connect adults 50+ throughout the state. Hosted by AARP Arizona State Director Dana M. Kennedy. This month we're covering a topic that's near and dear to our organization, but one that many members tell us they don't fully explore: their AARP membership benefits.

    AARP AZ Desert Voices Podcast: AARP Benefits

  2. Sep 29

    AARP Arizona Desert Voices Podcast: Falls Prevention

    AARP Arizona hosts the “Desert Voices Podcast”, a monthly series created to inform, empower, and connect adults 50+ throughout the state. Hosted by AARP Arizona State Director Dana M. Kennedy. September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month, and in this episode we're talking about something that affects millions of older adults every year: falls. While many people think falls are simply a normal part of aging, the truth is that most falls can be prevented.

    AARP Arizona Desert Voices Podcast: Falls Prevention

  3. Aug 24

    AARP AZ Desert Voices Podcast_ Medical Device

    AARP Arizona hosts the “Desert Voices Podcast”, a monthly series created to inform, empower, and connect adults 50+ throughout the state. Hosted by AARP Arizona State Director Dana M. Kennedy. In this episode we're talking about a topic that many families don't think about until after an emergency occurs: medical alert devices with our guest Dr. Darlene Moyer, MD, Family and Geriatric Medicine Physician, HonorHealth.

    AARP AZ Desert Voices Podcast_ Medical Device

  4. Jul 22

    AARP AZ Desert Voices Podcast - Social Connections

    AARP Arizona hosts the “Desert Voices Podcast”, a monthly series created to inform, empower, and connect adults 50+ throughout the state. Hosted by Dana Kennedy, AARP Arizona State Director. This episode highlights how social connections help your money, health and happiness last longer with guests Brenda Holt, Sr. Assoc. State Director – Outreach & Engagement – Maricopa and Dr. Len Kirschner (Past Director at Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS and past President of AARP Arizona).

    AARP AZ Desert Voices Podcast - Social Connections

  5. Jul 22

    AARP AZ Desert Voices Podcast - Caregiving with Amy Goyer

    AARP Arizona hosts the “Desert Voices Podcast”, a monthly series created to inform, empower, and connect adults 50+ throughout the state. Hosted by Dana Kennedy, AARP Arizona State Director. This episode highlights caregiving — because when someone you love needs help, families step up… but it can take a real toll emotionally, physically, and financially.

    AARP AZ Desert Voices Podcast - Caregiving with Amy Goyer

  6. May 12

    AARP Arizona Desert Voices Podcast: Fraud

    AARP Arizona is excited to introduce the Desert Voices Podcast, a new monthly series created to inform, empower, and connect adults 50+ throughout the state. Hosted by Dana Kennedy, AARP Arizona State Director. This episode focuses on fraud and how to protect ourselves with special guest Troy Cofer, FBI Special Agent working in Financial Crime.

  7. May 12

    AARP Arizona Desert Voices Podcast: Health Matters

    This episode highlights everyday steps to support healthy aging, from nutrition and exercise to preventive screenings, brain health, and mindfulness. Listeners will also learn about AARP wellness tools such as Staying Sharp.

  8. May 12

    AARP Arizona Desert Voices Podcast: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month

    AARP Arizona Desert Voices Podcast is where we talk about the issues that matter most to older adults and their families. On our first episode we will be diving into a powerful conversation: honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., celebrating Black History Month, and exploring why financial security is such an important part of that story.

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Stories, Insights & Real Conversations for Arizona’s 50+ Community AARP Arizona is proud to launch the Desert Voices Podcast, a new monthly series designed to empower, inform, and connect adults 50+ across our state. Hosted by Dana Kennedy, AARP Arizona State Director, the podcast brings together community experts, members, and volunteers to explore the issues that matter most — from health and financial well‑being to caregiving, fraud prevention, and positive aging. Each 20–30 minute episode delivers actionable tips, local perspectives, and authentic conversations rooted in AARP’s mission to help Arizonans thrive at every age. Our format includes expert interviews, practical takeaways, and timely topics tied to seasonal needs and statewide priorities.

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