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This one hour show offers realistic guidance and educational information for older adults, families, and caregivers on a variety of related topics.
In-depth discussion on weekly topics with guests, a featured Senior Center, caregiver tips, special cost free services for seniors, recognition of birthdays for those turning 75 and up, and answers to questions submitted by listeners, are included.
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Sunday March 7 – Making the Move to a Senior Community
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Special Guests: Gail Brenkus, Marketing Director, and Rev. Joan Edgar, Director of Spiritual Life, both of Country Meadows, and Helen Stasik, a resident of Country Meadows Independent Living, discuss their roles at the senior community, and Helen Stasik provides her personal experience on making the decision to move to independent living, what her biggest concerns and fears were, and how she made the choice and the adjustment.
Sunday February 28 – Baby Boomers and Beyond, A Unique Real Estate Concept
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Special Guests: J J Guida and Ron Cehelsky of Baby Boomers and Beyond Realty, and Jeffrey J. Rokisky, Elder Law Attorney with Rokisky and Associates, discuss a new concept that focuses on the unique issues that older adults face when contemplating whether to sell their homes. They have created a free process that helps folks look at options and a network of professionals to assist.
Sunday February 21 – Seniors and Driving
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Special Guest: Bill Pearson, Deputy State Coordinator of the AARP Driver Safety Program, discusses the effects of aging on driving and ways to be safer on the road, strategies for those who are concerned about the safety of an aging driver, and ways to deal with aggressive drivers, road rage and other hazards.
Sunday February 14 – Social Security, Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
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Special Guest: Dan Majewski, Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration, gives us an insider look at how to make the most of your social security benefits before and after you’ve signed up, and answers some of the most frequently asked questions.
Sunday February 7 – Frequently Asked Questions on Wills, Living Wills, & Power of Attorneys
Listen Now »Special Guest: Kim Orlando, elder law Attorney with Minto Law Group, discusses how new health care initiatives would affect seniors, which four basic legal documents everyone should have in place, what seniors on Medicare should do when moving to a different state.
Sunday January 31 – A Conversation on Home Care Services
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Special Guest: Sandy Dunkle, owner of Care at Home, and Ann Meglio, owner of ServicePoint for Seniors, discuss home care agencies, home care registries, the services that are provided by each, and new PA licensure regulations for home care providers.
Sunday January 17 – Volunteering, a Gift to Others and Yourself
Special Guest: Susanna Lisotto, Community Liason with VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, discusses how volunteering benefits others, and the volunteer, The many ways that folks can volunteer at VITAS Innovative Hospice Care by working with patients, taking pictures, bringing pets to patient’s homes, and with computer or administrative skills.
Sunday January 10 – Twilight Wish Foundation
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Special Guest: Gene Patrucci, Associate Executive Director of Twilight Wish Foundation discusses the Twilight Wish Foundation, the non-profit organization that grants wishes for senior citizens, how the idea for the organization came about, new developments, and some of the most unusual wishes that have been granted. Western PA Director, Cheryl Nemanic, discusses the local chapter’s activities.
Sunday December 20 – Take Care with Jennifer Antkowiak
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Special Guest: Jennifer Antokowiak, KDKA TV 2 Morning News Anchor, Author, Mom of 5, and Caregiving Coach. Jennifer discusses her own experiences as a caregiver, how stress can affect a caregiver’s health, and why it's so important for caregivers to take care of themselves first. She gives tips and easy ten minute strategies on how to reduce stress during the Holidays and implement a healthier lifestyle.
Sunday December 13 – Your Health Information, A Caregiver's Journey to Peace of Mind
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Special Guests: Lorraine Buffalino and Melanie Santarelli, of MyMediFiles, discuss how Lorraine discovered, as the primary caregiver for her in-laws, the difficulties of having her in-law’s health information updated and available for any situation. This is the story of how she put a system in place that not only gave her peace of mind, but also benefited her father-in-law by giving him back a sense of independence and security.
Sunday December 6 – A Conversation on Geriatric Care Management
Listen Now »Special Guests: Stacy Griffith, Geriatric Care Manager with ServicePoint for Seniors, discusses what types of services and support geriatric care managers can provide, and describes some of her experiences. Featured Senior Center: Marilyn Kautz, Center Service Coordinator, Allentown Senior Citizen Center
Sunday November 29 – New Innovations with Dentures
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Special Guest: Werner Schmidt, of West Penn Dental Center discussion on; what to do if a denture breaks, and ways to avoid being stuck without a denture; how to create duplicate dentures (a denture clone) without any visits to the dentist, or enduring the painful break-in period; dental services by mail; and how you can save money if your dentist has an on-site lab.
Sunday November 22 – Medicare Changes and the APPRISE Program
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Special Guest: Bill McKendree, Director of the Allegheny County APPRISE Program, discusses changes in Medicare premiums that will affect seniors this year, gives tips on what seniors should consider when choosing a plan, and how the Allegheny County APPRISE Program assists seniors with Medicare issues by phone, in person, and at community events.
Sunday November 15 – Ins and Outs of Long Term Care Insurance
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Special Guest: Gerry Angel, RN., Ph.D., Consumer Advocate & Specialist, and Long-term Care Insurance & Medicare Advantage Plans
Gerry explains long term care insurance; what it is, how to compare long term care insurance providers by ratings, when consumers should or should not consider buying, and the latest innovations in coverage.
Sunday November 8 – Healthy Living for Seniors with Diabetes
Listen Now »Special Guests: Janice Koshinsky RN, MS, CDE – Diabetes Program Manager,
Lions Diabetes Center, UPMC McKeesport, and an American Diabetes Association Volunteer and Leadership Council Member
Constance Frazier RD, LDN, CDE – Diabetes/Nutrition Educator, Joslin Diabetes Center, West Penn Allegheny Health System/Forbes Regional Campus, and an American Diabetes Association VolunteerJan and Connie discuss the rising numbers of diabetics in the US, what factors make someone more at risk for developing diabetes, and how to incorporate lifestyle changes that can significantly lower the chance of becoming diabetic. Featured Senior Center – Alle-Kiski Senior Center, Director Kathy Mazur
Sunday November 1 – Help for Seniors Considering a Move
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Special Guest: Sue Lauer, Principal Care Specialist with Care For Seniors, discusses what kinds of services are available to help seniors find the right place for them, what should be considered when making a choice, how to narrow it down, and how placement consultant services work and why there is no charge to seniors who use them. Featured Senior Center – Stephen Foster Senior Center
Sunday October 25 –
Hope for the Holidays
Special Guests: Susanna Lisotto, Community Liason with VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, discusses how the upcoming holiday season can be extremely difficult for those who have recently lost a loved one. She gives hope to those who might be dreading get-togethers with family and friends, and annual holiday traditions with real life examples and strategies that will help.
Featured Senior Center – McKinley Senior Center
Sunday October 18 – Agewell Pittsburgh, Help Finding Community Resources
Special Guests: Michael Smith, Director of Home & Community Services of JAA
Martha Kwalwasser, Program Director of AgeWell’s Independent Adult Services Dept.
Maxine Horne, Information & Referral Specialist, with AgeWell /Jewish Family & Children’s Services
Discussion of specific scenarios from information and referral calls received, which community services these folks were referred to, and what the outcomes have been.
Featured Senior Center – Sister Barbara, Elizabeth Seton Center
Sunday October 11 – Seniors and Driving
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Special Guest: Bill Pearson, Deputy State Coordinator of the AARP Driver Safety Program, discusses the effects of aging on driving and ways to be safer on the road, strategies for those who are concerned about the safety of an aging driver, and ways to deal with aggressive drivers, road rage and other hazards.
Featured Senior Center: Maggie Mitro, Director of Prime Time Activity Center
Sunday October 4 – Understanding Skilled Nursing & Rehab, Making the Right Choice for You & Your Family
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Special Guests: Michelle Dolby, and Kerry McTeir, Admissions Directors at Consulate Health Care of Cheswick, discuss a patient’s right to choose a facility, what related costs Medicare and Medicaid cover, the kinds of therapies offered, and tips for choosing the right facility for you or a loved one.
Featured Senior Center: Cindy Kostelnik, Hillsdale Senior Community Center of LifeSpan
Sunday September 27 – A Senior’s Rights, and Elder Law Listen Now »
Special Guests: Kim Orlando, Elder Law Attorney with Minto Law Group, and John Hunter, of Mutual of Omaha, discuss proposed changes to the state recovery plan that would affect seniors, healthcare reform, the rights that seniors are entitled to in nursing homes, when you should consult an attorney to help with long term care planning, and tips on finding the right attorney for you. Featured Senior Center: Bridgeville Senior Community Center of LifeSpan
Sunday September 20 – Social Security, Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
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Special Guest: Dan Majewski, Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration, gives us an insider look at how to make the most of your social security benefits before and after you’ve signed up, and answers some of the most frequently asked questions.
Featured Senior Center Event: Dotti Ward, Agency Support Director of LifeSpan on LifeSpan’s 9th Annual Dinner/Mystery Theater & $1500 Shopping Spree
Sunday September 13 – Special - Grandparents Day
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Special Guest: Susanna Lisotto, Community Liason with VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, talks about the special relationships that a grandparent can bring to our lives, ways to honor grandparents, and how anyone can play a “grandparent” role in someone’s life or can adopt a grandparent.
Featured Senior Center: Adult Interest Center, Mount Lebanon
Sunday September 6 – Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)
Special Guest: John Dickson, CEO of Redstone Highlands, discusses the Continuing Care Retirement Community concept, what it is, how it works, what older adults and families should look for when they are considering a move to a senior community, and what they should expect afterward.
Featured Senior Center: Elderado Senior Center
Sunday August 30 – Adult Day Care Services
Special Guest: Heather Sedalko, Executive Director of Valley Care Association, discusses Adult Day Care - How to find and choose the right Adult Day Care Service, how to approach the transition with a parent or loved one, and how the activities and services provided can improve both the lives of those attending, and their caregivers.
Featured Senior Center: Chartiers Senior Center of LifeSpan
Sunday August 23 – Alzheimer’s Disease
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Special Guests: Alyssa Kaczmarek and Lois Lutz of the Alzheimer’s Association. Discuss the Alzheimer’s Association, as well as Alzheimer’s Disease. What are normal changes as we age, versus possible signs of something we should be concerned about. Ways to keep your brain healthy, how to contact the local Alzheimer’s Association, and upcoming Memory Walks.
Sunday August 16 – Don’t Let Friends Grieve Alone
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Special Guest: Susanna Lisotto, Community Liason with VITAS Innovative Hospice Care. Sometimes friends don’t know what to say or how to help when someone has passed away or been diagnosed with a life threatening illness. Susanna discusses the best ways to approach the situation and the things you can do that will really help.
Featured Special Events: Bonnie Prisk, Community Liason with Juniper Village of Forest Hills discusses their upcoming Pet Parade and other events.
Sunday August 9 – Skilled Nursing & Rehab Facilities
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Special Guests: Lisa Conklin, BSN and Director of Nursing at Kade Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, discusses the differences between skilled nursing and other types of senior care facilities, and the questions to ask if you, or a loved one, is being discharged from a hospital to a rehabilitation facility.
Featured Special Senior: Evelyn Kovac, believed to be the Pittburgh area’s oldest resident, turns 110 years old.
Sunday August 2 –Seniors on the Internet
Special Guests: Barb and Kevin Kramer, owners of Silver Scholars, discuss the computer classes they offer to older adults and senior citizens, and new ways that seniors are getting connected with families and friends through email and webcams. Also, the memory benefits that computer use has been shown to provide.
Featured Senior Center: Nicole with JCC AgeWell Center in Squirrel Hill.
Sunday July 26 – All About Reverse Mortgages
Special Guests: Randy Davis, Reverse Mortgage Specialist, and Mike Henry, Vice President of Residential Lending, both of Dollar Bank, discuss the basics on reverse mortgages; how they work, what you need to know, what the benefits are and when a reverse mortgage might, or might not, be the best option. They also answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Reverse Mortgages.
Featured Senior Center – Mary Ann Henroty, Director CYA Senior Centers
Sunday July 19 – Is Pre-planning Your Funeral a Good Idea?
Special Guest: Nancy Meyer, Director of Community Outreach for Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes in the South Hills, discusses how pre-planning a funeral works in different scenarios, what you should ask if you are pre-planning, and tips on which documents everyone should be keeping accessible to their families.
Featured Senior Center: Mary Ann Henroty, Director CYA Senior Centers
Sunday July 12 – Caring for the Caregiver
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Special Guests: Susanna Lisotto, Community Liason with VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, discusses why it’s so important for caregivers to care for themselves, ways for caregivers to cope physically and emotionally, and tips on how caregivers can help friends and other family members become more engaged
Featured Senior Center: Tom Sturgell, Director, Vintage Senior Center
Sunday July 5 – A Conversation on Geriatric Care Management
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Special Guests: Stacy Griffith, Geriatric Care Manager with ServicePoint for Seniors, discusses what types of services and support geriatric care managers can provide, and describes some of her experiences.
Featured Senior Center: Marilyn Kautz, Center Service Coordinator,
Allentown Senior Citizen Center
Sunday June 28 – Agewell Pittsburgh, Help Finding Community Resources
Special Guests: Michael Smith, Director of Home & Community Services of JAA
Martha Kwalwasser, Program Director of AgeWell’s Independent Adult Services Dept.
Maxine Horne, Information & Referral Specialist, with AgeWell /Jewish Family & Children’s Services
Discussion of specific scenarios from information and referral calls received, which community services these folks were referred to, and what the outcomes have been.
Featured Senior Center – Sister Barbara, Elizabeth Seton Center
Sunday June 14 – Hospice, Common Misconceptions and Frequently Asked Questions Listen Now »
Special Guest: Susanna Lisotto, of VITAS Innovative Hospice Care® of Greater Pittsburgh. Susanna discusses common misconceptions about hospice care and answers the most frequently asked questions.
Sunday June 7 – Long Term Care Planning, What You Need to Know Now to Protect Your Assets
Special Guests: Kim Orlando, Elder Law Attorney with Minto Law Group, and Tom Librich, of Bankers Life, discuss Long Term Care and Medicaid planning issues. Common misconceptions about Long Term care planning, how Long Term Care insurance works and how to determine if it might be a good choice for you, and ... new PA State legislation being considered right now that would make big changes in which and how your assets can be protected.
Featured Senior Center: Penn Hills Senior Center
Sunday May 24 - PACE Programs, A Stay-at-Home Alternative to Nursing Home Placement
Special Guest: Stacy Kaczkowski, of Community Life, explains PACE programs, and how folks deemed nursing home eligible, and how they can enable folks who choose, to remain in their own homes.
Featured Senior Center: LifeSpan’s Patty Oehm, Community Services Director, fills us in one upcoming events, and, the upcoming Trip of a Lifetime.
Special Guest: Jack Farberow, Director of Personal Emergency Response Systems with Vector Security. Jack discusses personal emergency and home security systems as well as tips for keeping your self and your home safe from intruders and fraud.
Featured Senior Event: Ondrea Burton of Allegheny County DHS outlines the upcoming Senior Celebration in the Park.
Sunday May 10 - Mothers Day Special, Creating a Living Legacy Listen Now »
Special Guest: Susanna Lisotto, of VITAS Innovative Hospice Care® of Greater Pittsburgh.
Susanna discusses how recalling treasured memories can bring many benefits into your life, including improvements to your health.
Featured Senior Center: Vina of Glassport Senior Center
Sunday May 3 - Home Modifications, Certified Aging in Place Specialist Contractors Listen Now »
Special Guest: Harry Burns CAPS, owner of Home Evolutions, discusses the Aging in Place Specialist Certification, and how the universal design concept could change the way we build and remodel our homes.
Featured Senior Center: Sister Evelyn, Benedictine Center
Sunday April 26 - Consumer Workforce Council
Special Guests: National Private Duty Association members; Tom Donahue of Comfort Keepers, Laura Partridge of Extended Family Care, and Kim Scalise of Superior Home Services.
Discussion on how the proposed Consumer Workforce Council could change how home care is delivered in the State of Pennsylvania.
Featured Senior Event: Event Founder, Jim Hilts on the upcoming Fourth Annual Trip to the WWII Memorial in Washington DC, free for WWII Veterans
Sunday April 19 – Grief and Aging Listen Now »Special Guest: Marilyn Chapla, Associate Director of the Good Grief Center discusses grief and aging. She offers tips on what to say and how to offer real help when someone has passed away, how to determine if you, or someone you know might need extra support with grieving, and gives information on the Good Grief Center’s services and support.
Featured Senior Center: Nina Segelson, of Plum Senior Center
April 12 - Special Senior Guest, Jack McGuirk
Jack Mcguirk is an amazing almost-92 year old, and an inspiring example of positive aging! He is a busy performer who sings and plays several instruments, and still lives on his own.
Featured Senior Center:
North Side Center
Special Guest: Missy Jakub of Home Helpers discusses what to look for and ways to find the right caregiver for a loved one.
Featured Senior Center: Community Program Extension of LifeSpan.
Special Guest: Gene Patrucci, Associate Executive Director, Twilight Wish Foundation, discusses the organization's beginning and some of the most interesting wishes they have granted.
Featured Senior Center: Riverview Senior Center
Special Guest: Patty Oehm, Director of Community Centers with LifeSpan, discusses what local Senior Centers have to offer. Mary Simon, President of Primary Colors Art Guild, part of LifeSpan's Hillsdale Senior Resource Center, discusses the art guild's upcoming show.
Special Guest: Gretchen Stewart, Director of Community Relations with Caring Mission Home Care, discusses emergency response systems and devices that manage your medication.
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