Shows
Let's Talk About AgingKristen Weber, Alzheimer's AssociationNew Director Kristen Weber and Brooke Mainville discuss brain health and the services available through the Alzheimer's Association.2024-02-0523 minLet's Talk About AgingKelly Robinette talks about "Fall" PreventionMaster trainers Kelly Robinette and Brooke Mainville discuss the benefits of the evidence-based program A Matter of Balance that will be offered in January.2023-09-2321 minLet's Talk About AgingOctober - Volunteering with MMAP w/Ann WrightAnn Wright describes her experience as a returning MMAP counselor to the Otsego County Commission on Aging. She encourages other retirees to consider becoming a Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program counselor.Brooke Mainville and Kitty Glomski provide the calendar of events for November.2022-10-2813 minLet's Talk About AgingVolunteering as a MMAP Counselor w/Ann Wright (Oct, 2022)Ann Wright describes her experience as a returning MMAP counselor to the Otsego County Commission on Aging. She encourages other retirees to consider becoming a Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program counselor.Brooke Mainville and Kitty Glomski provide the calendar of events for October/November.2022-10-2813 minLet's Talk About AgingOctober - Volunteering as a MMAP Counselor w/Ann WrightAnn Wright describes her experience as a returning MMAP counselor to the Otsego County Commission on Aging. She encourages other retirees to consider becoming a Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program counselor.Brooke Mainville and Kitty Glomski provide the calendar of events for November.2022-10-2813 minLet's Talk About AgingLet's Talk About Aging - SCSEP w/Connie McQuarrieKitty Glomski reminds Medicare beneficiaries to review their Part D and Advantage plans during Open Enrollment starting this month.Brooke Mainville interviews Connie McQuarrie about the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) that provides job training/experience opportunities for unemployed persons over age 55.2022-10-1207 minLet's Talk About AgingRegional & Statewide Award Winning MMAP Counselors (Aug, 2022)Kitty Glomski interviews four Region 9 Counselors recognized for their outstanding Medicare Medicaid counseling in their communities: Karen Meyers (Presque Isle County), Kathy MacArthur (Alpena County), Sandy Woods (Crawford County), and Shelly Olree (Montmorency County).Brooke Mainville and Kitty Glomski talk about the September Calendar of Events2022-08-2438 minLet's Talk About AgingBrain Health Discussion & Supermarket Shopper/Credit Card Scams (July, 2022)Kitty Glomski discusses texting/social media and shopper scams.Brooke Mainville describes brain health, Dementia and programs and services to keep the brain healthy.Brooke and Kitty provide the August Calendar of Events, presentations and classes available through the Area Agency on Aging.2022-07-2718 minLet's Talk About AgingTheresa Ross/Insurance Cold Calls and Caregiver Classes/Resources (July, 2022)MMAP Counselor Theresa Ross from the Otsego County Commission on Aging discusses Insurance Cold Calls in the Gaylord area.Brooke Mainville describes the many Caregiver Classes and Resources available for anyone caring for a person with dementia. The Kinship grants are explained for relatives raising relative children.2022-06-2224 minLet's Talk About AgingInterview w/Maija Aikens Ombudsman (May, 2022)Brooke Mainville interviews Region 9 Ombudsman Maija Aikens and what an ombudsman does on behalf of long-term care residents throughout Region 9. Maija discusses advocacy, education and upcoming programs.Kitty Glomski and Brooke Mainville talk about the upcoming programs (both virtual and in person) for June2022-06-0611 minLet's Talk About AgingEBDP Programs & Medicare Card Scam w/Tammy Findlay (April, 2022)Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program Counselor Tammy Findlay (Crawford County Council on Aging) describes a phone call Scam that the caller wants to verify her Medicare card number.Brooke Mainville walks us through the MANY Evidence Based Disease Prevention Programs available for free to participants (some virtual; some in person): Diabetes PATH, Chronic Pain PATH, PATH, and A Matter of Balance.Brooke and Kitty give the May Calendar of Events update and including Brooke's class schedules, the Region 9 Public Input Sessions and the May New to Medicare presentation ,2022-04-2614 minLet's Talk About AgingWelcome to the New Podcast - Let's Talk About Aging! (March, 2022)Kitty Glomski and Brooke Mainville from Region 9 Area Agency on Aging describe the 2x per month discussions on the new podcast, "Let's Talk About Aging." Held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month, each podcast will feature an active SCAM Alert, a calendar of events and a discussion either about a Medicare/Medicaid topic OR about services of the Region 9 Area Agency on Aging.Kitty Glomski is the Regional Coordinator of the Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program and a certified MMAP counselor. Brooke Mainville is a certified trainer in Evidence-Based Disease Prevention Programs.2022-03-1403 min