Channel - Senior Beat
Join us for Senior Beat, which showcases different programs and events surrounding Madison as well as conversation about issues that affect the senior citizens today. Senior Beat is a show for, by and about seniors.
3/11/2022 3:52:43 PM
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“The City of Madison Website” “Senior Center Holiday Events”
This month on Senior Beat we are joined by the City of Madison’s Webmaster Sarah Edgerton. She tells us about about the city’s website; how it works and what it has to offer. In the second segment we are joined by Pat Guttenberg, the Programming Coordinator at the Madison Senior Center. Pat joins us to talk about upcoming events holiday events at the Senior Center including the Festival of the Wreaths and a holiday tea.
Sarah Edgerton, Webmaster, City of Madison
9/15/2011 6:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: “Institute on Aging at the UW-Madison” and “Full Speed Ahead after 50”
In the first segment we are joined by Professor Carol Ryff, who tells us about the University of Wisconsin Madison’s institute on Aging. Misty Lohrentz, the Community Events Coordinator at Monona Terrace, and Pat Guttenberg, the Program Coordinator at the Madison Senior Center, tell us about Full Speed Ahead After 50, a full day of events at Monona Terrace on March 17, 2011.
Christine Beatty
2/18/2011 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: 2014 WI Politics in Review with Professor Dennis Dresang
Dennis Dresang, UW Prof Emeritus of Public Affairs and Political Science reviews the impact of the November 2014 mid-term elections.
Madison City Channel
12/19/2014 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: 2016 Election Results
This month on Senior Beat we are joined by US Professor Emeritus Dennis Dresang to talk about the fall election and its impacts on the state and seniors.
Madison City Channel
12/16/2016 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: 2020 Census and AARP Livable Communities
Make sure you are counted in the 2020 census! The US census is a big part of what the federal government uses to allocate resources around the country. Don't let Madison miss out on vital federal funding, and get yourself counted. Benjamin Zellers with the City of Madison Planning Division tells us how to participate in the 2020 census in our first segment. Stick around for our second segment with Darrin Wasniewski, Associate State Director for AARP, and learn all about AARP's Livable Communities initiative.
Madison City Channel
12/20/2019 2:45:55 PM
Senior Beat: A Healthy Mind and Body
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.
Madison City Channel
1/31/2019 3:16:18 PM
Senior Beat: ADRC and Metro Transit
Hosts Laura Hunt and Tom Frazier sit down for a conversation with Lynn Riley, Information and Assistance Supervisor for Aging and Disability Resource Center. Later, they speak to Mick Rusch and Jessy Stammer from Metro Transit
Madison City Channel
2/26/2018 7:18:30 PM
Senior Beat: Affordable Care Act information for Seniors and Madison Senior Center's 30 Anniversary
"Affordable Care Act information for Seniors" and "Madison Senior Center's 30 Anniversary"
Guest
10/18/2013 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Affordable Housing for Seniors
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.
Madison City Channel
2/28/2019 8:27:09 PM
Senior Beat: Age Discrimination and CWAG and Senior Issues Advocacy
On this edition of Senior Beat we are joined by Ariel Ford from the City of Madison’s Department of Civil Rights to talk about age and other forms of discrimination and what the department does about it. In the second segment Nino Amato the Director of the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG) joins us to tell us about activities and issues they are involved in and why it should matter to seniors throughout Wisconsin.
Helen Aarli
3/16/2012 6:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Aging Issues and Resources
This month we discuss issues related to aging and different local and state programs that provide resources.
Madison City Channel
12/18/2015 7:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Agrace Hospice Care
On this Senior Beat hosts Helen and Christine discuss hospice with Laura Jennings, Cherie Milton and Andrea Wipperfurth from Agrace Hospice Care
Guest
4/19/2013 5:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Badgercare and the Affordable Care Act
This month we are joined by two guests from the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources to talk about health care insurance options.
Christine Beatty
2/21/2014 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG) and The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin
In the first segment hosts Helen Aarli and Christine Beatty were joined by Nino Amato to talk about CWAG and Paul Rusk and Mary Reines to discuss the reorganization of the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin
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Christine Beatty
3/26/2010 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Common Cause Wisconsin
This month's guest is Jay Heck with Common Cause Wisconsin, an organization promoting "issues concerning the promotion and maintenance of "clean," open, responsive and accountable government." He came to the studio to talk about redistricting, voter ID, and many other topics.
Madison City Channel
11/20/2017 10:32:45 PM
Senior Beat: Consumer Protection for Seniors
This month we are joined by two people from the WI Division of Trade and Consumer Protection to talk about ways to protect yourself from scams.
Madison City Channel
11/18/2016 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Dane County ADRC and Lov-Dane
This month on Senior Beat we talk with the new managers of the Dane County Aging and Disabilities Resource Center and learn abotu the LOV-Dane organization and how it helps people in the community.
Guest
11/16/2012 6:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Dane County Board Chair Sharon Corrigan and Photographer Charlene Sweeney
This month we are joined by new Chair of the Dane County Board Sharon Corrigan and photographer Charlene Sweeney
Madison City Channel
9/19/2014 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Dane County Executive Joe Parisi
On this month's episode, Dane County Executive, Joe Parisi,discusses the Dane County budget, the jail remodel project, and local water quality.
Madison City Channel
12/19/2017 5:57:25 PM
Senior Beat: Depression and Winter Doldrums and Snow Everywhere and What to Do?
On this episode of Senior Beat we talk about winter, how it can affect your mood and emotions and how to get help with home chores like snow removal.
Madison City Channel
11/20/2015 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Fall Prevention & Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers
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.
Madison City Channel
8/27/2018 1:48:10 PM
Senior Beat: Full Speed Ahead After 50 and the 2010 Census
This month on Senior beat we looked at an upcoming event at Monona Terrace called Full Speed Ahead after 50 and at the importance of the US Census, and how it can affect Madison.
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Christine Beatty
1/15/2010 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Intergenerational Programs
A conversation with Laurie Bibo, Intergenerational Coordinator with the Madison Senior Center, and Shelby Connell, Intergenerational Coordinator with RSVP of Dane County, Inc. Janet Bollig with SSM Health at Home also speaks about the problem of social isolation among seniors.
Madison City Channel
4/30/2018 1:41:41 PM
Senior Beat: Long Term Care
This month on Senior Beat our hosts were joined by Fran Genter from the Dane County Dept. of Human Services and Donna McDowell from the state Dept. of Health Services to talk about Long Term Care options and services available to seniors
Christine Beatty
12/13/2010 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Madison Children's Museum SPARK Program & Voter ID Law
This month on Senior Beat we are joined by Angela Johnson, Cultural Arts Coordinator of the Madison Children's Museum. She tells us about about the museum's SPARK program as well as other exciting and diverse offerings. During the second half of the program, we discuss voting law and election policy with Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl, and Lucia Nunez, Director of the city Department of Civil Rights.
Christine Beatty
12/15/2011 7:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Madison Home and Community Recreation
This month on Senior Beat we talk about Madison School and Community Recreation what they do and the Goodman-Rotary 50+ Program they have.
Madison City Channel
6/23/2017 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Madison Metro and the LBGT Senior Alliance
This month on Senior Beat: we discuss transportation options that Madison Metro provides to seniors in the community and the history and events of the LGBT Senior Alliance
Madison City Channel
3/18/2016 3:03:00 PM
Senior Beat: Madison Police Chief Mike Koval
This month we talk with Madison Police Chief Mike Koval.
Madison City Channel
1/15/2016 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Mental Health Services and Suicide Prevention
Mental health issues and suicide are difficult but important issues to talk about. Join us on this month's Senior Beat to learn about local resources for suicide prevention and mental health services.
Madison City Channel
2/26/2020 7:59:21 PM
Senior Beat: Mobility Resources from Forest to Roadway
This episode of Senior Beat is all about mobility. In our first segment, Monica Kamal Spaeni speaks to us about Access Ability Wisconsin (AAW). AAW provides off-road wheel chair use free of charge to people who struggle with mobility, so they can enjoy the benefits of exploring nature. In our second segment, Patrice Blanchard tells us all about AARP's safe driving programs for aging adults.
Madison City Channel
6/28/2019 2:19:49 PM
Senior Beat: National Council on Aging Mastery Program
This month on Senior Beat we are joined by Dr James Firman to talk about the National Council on Aging's Mastery Program.
Madison City Channel
11/30/2016 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Political Awareness and Involvement
Older adults want to be up-to-date on the issues that impact them and their communities. Retirement allows many to become active advocates for issues and/or candidates for public office themselves. Learn about a new monthly series of programs focused on political issues at the Madison Senior Center. Then, meet several local politicians who are focused on issues and service in public elected life.
Guest
9/19/2012 5:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Racial Equity and Social Justice
This month we are joined by Rachel Krinsky from the YWCA and Melissa Gombar from the City's Dept of Civil Right to discuss racial equity.
Madison City Channel
11/21/2014 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Rotary Club in Ghana, and the NEW R.E.A.D.I Group
Dr. Mary Crave UW and Mary O’Brien from the Rotary Club of Madison. In a segment called Change HERstory, about a trip by 9 Rotarians to Ghana and a project which provides feminine sanitary products to young women, keeping them in school.
In honor of April National Volunteer Week, a discussion on the R.E.A.D.I. group from Oscar Meyer, a longtime volunteer opportunity for Oscar Meyer retirees. Once OM was no more, what happened to this valuable resource of volunteers? United Way to the rescue, to reinvent and revitalize this effort.
Madison City Channel
3/22/2018 3:10:15 PM
Senior Beat: RSVP Driver Services and CWAG Conference
This month on Senior Beat we are joined by two members of RSVP of Dane County, Gene Kundert and Akeem Torres, to talk about their driver services program. In the second segment we talk to Nino Amato to hear about how changes to the Wisconsin state budget may affect senior services and about the upcoming CWAG conference in May at Monona Terrace.
Christine Beatty
3/18/2011 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Safe Communities and AARP Tax Filing Assistance
On this months' Senior Beat we learn about the Safe Communities organization and how to get free assistance when filing your taxes.
Madison City Channel
1/16/2015 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
This month on Senior Beat we were joined by members of the City of Madison’s Senior Services Advisory Committee to talk about the committees work.
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Christine Beatty
2/19/2010 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: The New Senior Center Manager, and NewBridge Madison
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.
Madison City Channel
12/21/2018 3:47:57 PM
Senior Beat: Theater Bus and Cenior Center Health and Resource Fair
This month we learn about the Theater Bus and the upcoming Health and Resource Fair at the Madison Senior Center.
Madison City Channel
8/15/2014 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Transortation Solutions with RSVP of Dane County
Do you need a ride somewhere? Do you want to take the bus but don't know how? RSVP of Dane County is here to help with volunteer drivers, the Bus Buddy program, Vets Helping Vets program, and other services provided by RSVP volunteers. If you are in need of a service, or would like to volunteer, visit RSVPdane.org
Madison City Channel
4/26/2019 3:45:27 PM
Senior Beat: United Way Senior Initiatives and Mindful Based Stress Reduction
This month on Senior Beat, our hosts Helen Aarli and Christin Beatty talk about United Way’s Senior initiatives with United Way DIrector of Marketing Steve Mendez and Kari Trapskin from the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin. Then in the second segment they are joined by Scott Anderson from Mindful Connections to discuss Mindful Based Stress Reduction.
Guest
1/18/2013 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Veterans Services and Festival of Wreaths
This month on Senior Beat we talk about Veteran Services offered by Dane County and upcoming holiday events at the Madison Senior Center.
Madison City Channel
10/17/2014 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Voting Rights and Dane County Time Bank
This month on Senior Beat we discuss voting rights issues with representatives from the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and learn about the Dane County Time Bank.
Madison City Channel
1/17/2014 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: What's new at NewBridge?
There's a new Executive Director, new programs, and new collaborations at NewBridge. Find out all about them on this month's episode.
Madison City Channel
11/20/2019 8:42:34 PM
Senior Beat: WI AARP President and Senior Cultural Diversity
This month on Senior Beat we are joined by Donna McDowell the new President of Wisconsin AARP and Rodrigo Valdavia from the North/Easide Senior Coalition
Madison City Channel
9/16/2016 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: WI Senior Games & Sports for Active Seniors
This month we are joined by Reggie Hennessey adn Bob Frambs from the WI Senior Games and later by Georgine Hinz and Sarah Rankin from Sports fo rACtive Seniors (SAS)
Madison City Channel
4/18/2014 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and City of Madison Neighborhood Services
This month on Senir Beat we are joined by Mike McCabe the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and Lorri Wendorf-Corrigan the Neighborhood Services Coordinator with the City of Madison’s Community Development Division.
Helen Aarli
5/18/2012 6:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Wisconsin Politics: Partisanship and Compromise Part 1
On this Senior Beat we talk to two WI State Senators, Tim Cullen and Dale Schultz to talk about their careers and the future of WI politics. (Part one of two part episode)
Madison City Channel
5/16/2014 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Wisconsin Politics: Partisanship and Compromise Part 2
On this Senior Beat we talk to two WI State Senators, Tim Cullen and Dale Schultz to talk about their careers and the future of WI politics. (Part two of two part episode)
Madison City Channel
5/16/2014 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat:'Dane County Adiging Disability Resource Center' and 'Consumer Fraud'
On this Senior Beat we discuss the Dane County Disability and Aging Resource Center and Consumer Protection efforts in Wisconsin.
Christine Beatty
3/28/2014 8:00:00 PM
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