Senior Talk Podcasts
Senior Talk with Carol Higgins Taylor is a weekly half- hour program designed with seniors in mind. Senior Talk covers subjects that relate to the lives of seniors and caregivers. Senior Talk’s goal is to bring people information that is important to them – programs, services, agencies – anything that can improve their quality of life.
Senior Talk Podcast
COVID has changed the way we conduct ourselves in our everyday lives including how we handle the death of a loved one. Jim Fernald,
Northern Light Health Eastern Maine Medical Center is now home to the largest surgical robotic program in Maine. This means there is less pain,
Androscoggin Home Health Care and Hospice discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the senior population in Maine and offers advice on how to get
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has a vast array of volunteer opportunities. There are numerous benefits to becoming a volunteer. Learn more with
Social Security could be in danger from the proposed payroll tax and the TRUST Act. And the post office is under siege. We’ll dig into
Census counting is almost finished but it is critical that people who still have not been counted to visit the website 2020census.gov or to
Social Security has been providing financial support to seniors for 85 years. Hear where SS stands today and what AARP is suggesting it’s members
Residents of Maine and New Hampshire rely heavily on private wells for their drinking water, but how safe is that water? Few have their
Dietary restriction and intermittent fasting have been demonstrated to prolong lifespan and delay the onset of age-related degenerative diseases in model animals. Learn more
Caregiving can be doing a few tasks for an aging or ill loved one or it can be all encompassing if the person requires
Webster Phillips, Social Security expert, discusses navigating SS during the COVID-19 pandemic and addresses some confusion surrounding the program.
About 750,000 people have a stroke in the United States each year. But, stroke is one medical event that can be prevented. Learn how
These are crazy times. With so much terrifying information about coronavirus, it is easy to have anxiety or depression. This show will give you
There is never a shortage of scams and the current pandemic is not exception. Scammers are out there taking advantage of the public’s fears.
The Census count affects your representation in government and determines how much funding your community receives. It is almost time to be counted. It
Changes are proposed to Social Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance that would require Continuing Disability Reviews to occur more often which would
AARP discusses LD 594 which proposes a statewide program that gives Mainers the ability to save for retirement through their paychecks when their employers
The term Assisted Living is often a catch-all for senior housing with services. Find out what it is and what is isn’t. How to
The term Assisted Living is often a catch-all for senior housing with services. Find out what it is and what is isn’t.
The Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection has numerous books to help seniors navigate such areas as a Financial Guide for Maine Veterans, credit
I Care Pharmacy is a Maine owned and operated company that has been providing people with their prescription via mail since 2007. Learn the
Medicare is a wonderful program but can be challenging to navigate. There is original Medicare, Medigap, also known as supplemental policies, and Medicare Advantage
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in the emergency room for a fall-related injury. Many people think falls are a normal part
Available online, the Driver Safety-Smart Driver course covers safe driving strategies, effects of medication on driving, and how to navigate the changing highway environment.
We will briefly list the 10 warning signs for Alzheimer’s disease and discuss when to see a doctor, what to expect at that appointment,
The Alzheimer’s Association discusses the 10 Warning Signs for Alzheimer’s disease, signs of typical age-related changes in memory as opposed to dementia, and the
Home healthcare offers a multitude of services. From chronic care management to telehealth monitoring, have a home healthcare agency can increase independence and well-being.
Caregiving can be doing a few tasks for an aging or ill loved one or it can be all encompassing if the person required
Diabetes is a serious disease but with a little work and the help of a Certified Diabetes Educator it can usually be managed. Carbs
There are 33,000 cases of elder abuse in Maine each year. And about 30 percent of investment fraud victims are age 60 and older.
Physical therapy is not just for rehabilitation of an injury or a joint replacement. Working with a physical therapist can help prevent falls by
LiveSAFE is an emergency response system which is part of Northern Light Health. One press of the button and you are connected within seconds
Volunteerism is truly the backbone of this country. Volunteers not only get tremendous satisfaction and a sense of purpose knowing they have contributed to,
It is important for seniors to maintain or increase muscle mass to aid with balance and strength. Bone Builders is a program of RSVP
This new free guide from the Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection offers warning about scams such as Robocalls offering refinancing, Recorded deeds Scams,
Palliative care is a team approach that supports the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of a serious illness. It provides people who are living
One of the major risk factors for kidney disease is diabetes. Others include heart disease and high blood pressure. Hermann Haller, MDI Biological Laboratory
AARP is launching a campaign, Stop Rx Greed, to lower prescription prices. The campaign is designed to convenience federal and state lawmakers to curb
There are more and more people meeting online so scams related to online relationships are also on the rise. The FBI reports that reports
Prescription drug costs are out of control and forcing some seniors to make dangerous decisions. Currently there are three bills in the pipeline that
Amy Gallant, Advocacy Director with AARP Maine discusses their 2019 Legislative Agenda, Tuesdays at the State House for volunteers and how anyone can be
Residents of Maine and New Hampshire rely heavily on private wells for their drinking water, but few have their wells tested and some standard
There are many myths surrounding hospice. This show will look at what hospice is, what it isn’t and what it can do for individuals
Grief is difficult any time of year but the holidays can be especially stressful when dealing with loss. But there are things you can
Reverse mortgages can give seniors extra income but there are many misconceptions surrounding them. Learn how they work and if a reverse mortgage is
Living with someone who has dementia can be a challenge, especially if they wander. Keeping them safe is the main concern. Holden Police Chief
The NCPSSM did a survey of their membership and found that many of them did not feel comfortable making changes and didn’t feel that
There is no shortage of scammers and they are getting smarter every day. David Leach, Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection discusses ways to
Numerous studies show a link between oral health and overall health. Especially for older adults, it is important to know the right things to
Alcohol use impacts a growing percentage of the older adult population. It is important to understand the risks of drinking, how alcohol effects an
Lori Parham, state director of AARP Maine, discusses the 2018 Survey Insights from Maine’s Voters Age 50-plus, conducted in August. The survey collected the
EMMC structural Heart Center announces that a new, more minimally invasive procedure is available at EMMC. The Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement is a procedure
Senior College is a program where people 50 and older can learn just for the fun of it. There are about 16 senior college
In November 2017, Maine voters passed a law requiring the state to expand Medicaid, MaineCare in ME, under the Affordable Care Act. Nearly, 70,000
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the draft of the annual Medicare and You book for review in advance of mailing a
SHIP services are free, confidential and available to all Medicare beneficiaries. Trained health insurance counselors are available throughout Maine to give you information about
When a loved one passes away, it is extremely stressful. There are many arrangements that need to be made, at a time when emotions
There are certain conditions that can come with aging. Elizabeth Dragatsi, pharmacist, discusses some of them, including restless leg syndrome, painful leg cramps, sleep
Sleep quality is an important component in pain management, weight gain, blood pressure stability, and more. Seniors often have trouble getting quality sleep for
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the US. A stroke is a brain attack and can happen to anyone at any
For decades, scientists have been defeated in their attempts to find a treatment that effectively reverses the life-threatening damage caused by heart attacks. MDI
MDI Biological Laboratory is pioneering new approaches to regenerative medicine focused on developing drugs that slow age-related degenerative diseases and activate our natural ability
Eastern Area Agency on Aging’s Senior Expo is May 17, 10:00 to 2:30 at Husson University. There are more than 70 vendors, screenings and
The speech language pathologists at Maine Veterans Homes have the proven ability to improve thinking, listening, and speaking skills and other cognitive abilities. They
Pain killers have been prescribed for years. No one really knew the danger that was ahead. A prominent pharmacist explains addiction to prescription medications
People who have anemia have a decreased in the normal level of red blood cells in their bodies. These red blood cells are vital
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare announced that seniors fared well in the omnibus budget bill. Programs that showed increased funding,
The 10th Annual Conference will have more than 40 individual workshops and meetings over two days in April. The workshops offer everything from learning
Dr. Clifford Singer, Acadia Hospital, continues the discussion on his numerous clinical trials and talks more about Alzheimer’s, including early diagnosis.
Clinical trials are being conducted at Acadia Hospital in Bangor that is part of a new global study of the safety and effectiveness of
Governor Paul LePage has submitted a bill, LD 1629, to protect the elderly from tax lien foreclosures. The bill seeks to keep seniors in
Dr. Aric Rogers, MDI Biological Laboratory, is working to identify therapies to extend lifespan in humans. Scientists are finding that pathways that control aging,
Dr. Sandra Rieger, MDI Biological Laboratory, has identified two drugs that could potentially be used to reverse peripheral nerve damage, or peripheral neuropathy, caused
The Foster Grandparent program is operated by Penquis. Volunteers 55 and older spend time in schools tutoring and assisting children in essential skills such
Val Sauda, RN, has worked in the aging industry for years. She is an assistant professor of nursing at Husson University and an expert
The Senior Community Service Employment Program is a work-based, job-training program for low-income adults 55 and older. Participants work an average of 20 a
The earlier you file for Social Security, the lower your monthly payment for the rest of your life. The longer you wait to file