Oct 24, 2022
State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Medicare Counselors are the best kept secret for seniors looking for non-biased Medicare support. SHIP counselors can be identified through their Area Agency on Aging. These counselors walk seniors through many healthcare options and are not associated with any health...
Aug 31, 2022
This episode was recorded in June for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
El Paso County Colorado has one of the busiest Adult Protective Services (APS) offices in the State if not the Nation. With over 3300 cases this past year, it is hard to believe that this number is actually lower than previous years. APS notes...
Aug 31, 2022
State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselor Roma Costanza discusses how to avoid being a victim of Medicare fraud. One message, Protect Your Card. Learn about Senior Medicare Patrol and SHIP. Taxpayers want to see tax dollars working for us, unfortunately Medicare fraud hurts with increased costs to the program...
Jun 9, 2022
Families continue to learn daily how to live with a family member or friend who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Last year 5 million Americans were diagnosed, this year over 6 million. The disease is devastating but we can learn to live better. RoseMary Jaramillo, Regional Director for the Central and Southern...
May 27, 2022
A special day for seniors with a complimentary lunch and live music. The Westside Community Center knows how to host a fun time. Andrea Fuller, Marketing Coordinator with the Center, highlights the types of resources and experiences for older adults that also includes a flea market and other unique activities.