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WOSU 820 AM
Tuesday mornings at 8:55 AM
Caregivers is an extension of our radio series hosted by Judith Brachman, former director of Ohio Department of Aging. Topics include AARP, Alzheimer’s disease, Medicare, and other issues of interest to the elderly and their families. Below you will find audio links to recent topics on aging-related issues that Judy and her guests have addressed.
Prescription Drug Pricing (2/27)
The question of who sets the prices consumers pay for their prescription medications was recently reviewed by the U.S. Congressional Budget Office… and the answer is not as simple as it may seem. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talks with Donald Marron, Deputy Director of the Congressional budget Office.
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For More Information:
Congressional Budget Office:
Interpretation of Foreign Languages (2/20)
Being sick isn’t easy, especially when a language barrier makes it impossible to communicate with your healthcare provider. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talks with Milly Valverde, Lead interpreter at OSU medical Center. She also spoke with Diane Moyer, Program Manager, and Consumer Health Educator at OSU Medical Center.
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Health Information Translations
Part D Debate (2/13)
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill requiring the federal Medicare agency to negotiate with prescription drug manufacturers on the price of drugs, sparking a debate. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talks with Cathy Levine, Executive Director of the Universal Health Care Action Network of Ohio. She also spoke with Mark Kilmer, Policy Analyst for the Buckeye Institute.
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More information:
Buckeye Institute
Universal Health Care Action Network of Ohio
Dental Crisis (1/30)
The Surgeon General called the lack of proper dental care a “silent epidemic” that often significantly diminishes the quality of life. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talks with Dr. Christopher Masoner, who has a practice in Bexley, Ohio.
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For More Information:
American Dental Association
Special Care Dentistry Association
Disability Decline (1/23)
A new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences indicates growing older doesn’t necessarily mean the onset of disease and disability. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talks with Dr. Robert Applebaum, Director of the Ohio Long-Term Care Research Project at Scripps Gerontology Center.
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Pharmacist Communication
A recent study finds doctors often fail to give important information to their patients when prescribing new medications. This can lead to patients not taking their medications properly. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talks with Jack Lince, President of the Pharmacy Foundation of Ohio.
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Long Distance Caregiving
When adult children live far from their aging parents, it’s not always easy to be sure of the well being. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talks with Nancy Piccione, a long distance caregiver for her parents, and Janet Sobel-Meadow, professional geriatric care manager with Golden Guidance LLC.
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Family Caregiver Alliance
National Institute on Aging
Housing Choices
There’s no place like home, but what happens when mom and dad can no longer safely remain at home? WOSU’s Judith Brachman talks with Rod Pritchard, Housing Coordinator for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging.
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For More Information:
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
Mental Illness & Aging
At a recent hearing before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, experts noted almost 40% of older adults show signs of depression, and 1/5 of all suicides are committed by seniors… but only a few seek psychological help. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talks Dr. Christopher Kovell, Medical Director at the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County.
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For More Information:
ADAMH
Netcare Access
Northwest Counseling Services
Selecting the Best Nursing Home
Selecting the best nursing home for you loved one can be a real challenge. Reading over reports can be confusing, but Consumer Reports recently produced its fifth annual report. However, some leaders in the nursing home industry disagree with the findings. WOSU's Judith Brachman talked Trudy Leiberman from Consumer Reports and Peter Van Runkle of the Ohio Health Care Association. trudy says consumer reports looks at several specifics.
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Employment Costs
Taking care of an infirm or chronically ill family member is a major investment of time, and now employers are finding it can be costly as well. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talks with Gail Hunt, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving.
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For More Information:
National Alliance for Caregiving
Employer Calculator
Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116
Goodwill Volunteers
Volunteers are the heart of many non-profit organizations, and sometimes the experience becomes more than a way to pass time. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talks with E. Marie Lewis, a participant with Volunteer Express, and her volunteer, Nancy Thatcher, who works with Goodwill Columbus.
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For More Information:
Goodwill Columbus
Alzheimer’s Website helps families work through issues
Hearing a diagnosis of dementia from a doctor can be an overwhelming experience for both the patient, and their family. A new website is available to help people work through the issues related to Alzheimer’s. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talked with Judy D’Orsi, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Center Ohio Chapter.
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For More Information:
Alzheimer’s Care Finder
Nursing Home Rights
Consumers of all walks of life may come to a crossroads when dealing with nursing homes. But the National Senior Citizens Law Center is trying to change that. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talked with Eric Carlson, attorney with the National Citizens Law Center, and author of Twenty Common Nursing Home Problems… and How to Resolve Them.
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For More Information:
National Senior Citizens Law Center
Long Term Care Insurance
Several years ago, AARP surveyed Americans age 45 and up, they found more than half underestimated the cost of a long term stay in a nursing home. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talked with Ann Womer Benjamin, Director of the Ohio Department of Insurance.
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For More Information:
Ohio Department of Insurance Shoppers Guide to Long Term Care Insurance (pdf file)
Ohio Department of Insurance Senior Hotline: 1-800-686-1578
General Hotline: 1-800-686-1526
Insurance Evaluation
As people age, their needs change… including the kids of insurance required. By evaluating their current insurance and future needs, older adults may save money and even avoid costly errors. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talked with Alessandro Iuppa, President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and Superintendent of the Bureau of Insurance for the State of Maine.
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For More Information:
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Ohio Department of Insurance
Housing Planning & Older Adults
For older adults, the house they bought for a growing family, more than 30 years ago, may not meet their current needs. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talked with Steve Lafferty, Deputy Director of the Department of Planning and Zoning for Howard County Maryland about what his county is doing to prepare for the nearly 78 million baby boomers and their radically changing lifestyles.
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Retirement Security
Most Americans feel they have enough money to retire, but their dreams of travel and relaxation may be shattered when they face the reality of living on their savings. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talked with Jack VanDerhei, a faculty member at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and Management, and a Fellow at the Employee Benefit Research Institute.
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More information:
Choose to Save
Alzheimer’s Behavior
Alzheimer’s patients can challenge the patience of the most dedicated caregiver. Now, professionals in the field are beginning to use a new approach to working with these patients. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talked with Mary Dannhauer, coordinator for the in-home caregiver support team at the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Ohio.
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For more information:
Alzheimer’s Association, Central Ohio Chapter
Healthcare Safety Advisories
A recent study shows a patient guide to healthcare safety put out by the U.S. government is not as helpful as it appears. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talked with Michelle Mello, Associate Professor of Health Policy and Law in the Department of Health Policy and Management at Harvard University’s School of Public Health.
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Generic Medications
Patients on prescription drugs stand to save thousands by switching to generic medications. But that may not always be the best course of treatment. WOSU’s Judith Brachman talked with Gail Shearer, Director of Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs, and Scott Lassman, Assistant General Counsel at Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.
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For more information:
Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
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