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5,535 Hours of Olympics

Posted on 07/22/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentAt long last, the 2012 London Olympics begin this week, and we can hardly wait to be amazed by the athletic feats, the moving stories, the pageantry!  We will be in good hands: 60-year-old Bob Costas is at the top of his game going into this, his 10th Olympics for NBC Sports and his ninth as primetime host.  Having already served in this capacity more than any other broadcaster, he is expected to put in between four and five hours …

Behind the Scenes: “Your Life Calling” Meets A Sand Sculptor

Posted on 07/11/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Your LifeThe following is a guest post by Kim Sedmak, Executive Producer of Your Life Calling TODAY. Santa Cruz, California is quite a place! Even Jane admitted that after all these years, she doesn’t take her job for granted. Who can complain when you’re sent to to such a beautiful location and spend the day working on the beach? The first night we arrived, the most glorious full moon rose over the Pacific Ocean. I sat on my hotel room balcony …

Aging At Home, With The Help Of Technology

Posted on 07/9/2012 by | Aging, Home & Family Expert | Comments

CaregivingSome call it the “bonus years,” others call it a challenge.  Either way, we’re living longer lives (in 1900, the average life expectancy was about 47…now it’s about 78) and more than ever we want to remain active, healthy and most importantly independent . And for most, that means one thing: AARP research indicates 9 out of 10 people want to stay in their own homes as they age. With retirement lasting as much as 20, 30 or even 40 …

Behind the Scenes: Filming Gid Pool for Your Life Calling

Posted on 05/2/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Your LifeThe following is a guest post by Kim Sedmak, Executive Producer of Your Life Calling TODAY. When Jane Pauley arrived at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre in Sarasota, Florida she was greeted by stand-up comedian Gid Pool with a box of chocolates. And not just any chocolates, but a hand crafted box filled with the signature “Jane Truffles.” These were originally created for Jane by Antoinette Little whom we profiled on AARP’s “Your Life Calling” TODAY show segment in December 2010. The crew …

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