Senior Beat Podcast

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Senior Beat: Contesting Ageism Mar 28, 2019

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This month's episode of Senior Beat is all about breaking aging stereotypes and celebrating longevity. We are joined by Lucy Mkandawire-Valhmu, Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at UW-Milwaukee, and Betsy Abramson and Kris Krasnowski from Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA).

Senior Beat: Affordable Housing for Seniors Feb 28, 2019

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On this episode of Senior Beat, we discuss affordable housing in Madison. We are joined by Cindy Julius and Gwendolyn Diemer of the Triangle Resident Organization, and Kim Kennedy of Community Development Authority.

Senior Beat: A Healthy Mind and Body Jan 31, 2019

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On this episode of Senior Beat we speak with psychologist Holly Jellinek about Season Affective Disorder (SAD) and how to prevent the winter blues. In our second segment we speak with yoga instructor Ellen Millar about the power of yoga, and her experience of discovering yoga as a senior.

Senior Beat: The New Senior Center Manager, and NewBridge Madison Dec 21, 2018

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On this month's episode of Senior Beat we meet the new Senior Center and Services Manager, and future co-host of Senior Beat, Sally Jo Spaeni. Welcome, Sally Jo! In our second segment we speak with Marcia Hendrickson, Executive Director of NewBridge Madison, a new organization merging four senior coalitions.

Senior Beat: RSVP and Cycling without Age Nov 16, 2018

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In this episode of Senior Beat, we speak with Mary Brown and Margie Zutter about Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Dane County, an organization that links seniors with volunteering opportunities. Next we speak with Kate Shaw and the Cycling without Age program. Cycling without Age gives seniors an opportunity to explore the outdoors on a specially made passenger bicycle.

Senior Beat: Caregiving and Medicare Oct 26, 2018

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In this episode of Senior Beat, we speak with Jane DeBroux and Donna Bryant. Jane DeBroux , with Area Agency on Aging of Dane County, tells us about the complex nature of caregiving, how it is changing, and resources available to caregivers. In our second segment, Donna Bryant, a Medicare advocate, helps us navigate the complex Medicare system.

Senior Beat: Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network Sep 28, 2018

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On this month's Senior Beat, Tom Frazier and Jim Schmidlkofer from the Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) visited the show to talk about voting rights, medical care, and transportation for seniors.

Senior Beat: Fall Prevention & Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers Aug 27, 2018

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On this episode of Senior Beat we talk about fall prevention with Ashley Hillman of Safe Communities and Joyce Pohl of Stepping On. In our second segment we talk about the Wisconsin Association of Senior Center with Bob Power and Jill McHone.

Senior Beat: Safe Communities and Goodman Community Center Jul 30, 2018

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On this month's episode of Senior Beat, we speak with Skye Boughman and Gayle Laszweski. Skye is the Drug Poisoning Prevention Manager for the organization, Safe Communities. She talks about the risks of opioid use and what seniors and their friends and families can do to stay safe. Gayle is the Older Adult Program Manager at Goodman Community Center and she gives us an update on activities and events available to seniors.

Senior Beat: SAIL (Sharing Active Independent Lives), and Photography Jun 29, 2018

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In this July 2018 edition of Senior Beat, we speak with Ann Albert, Executive Director of SAIL (Sharing Active Independent Lives). SAIL provides services and resources, as well as educational and social opportunities. We also speak with John and Jane Wegenke about their photography exhibit in the Senior Center, showcasing their photography from Antarctica and the North Pole.

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