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.
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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: 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: Acute and Chronic Disease Help and Older Americans Month
This month we are joined by Janet Bollig from Home Health United to talk about dealing with chronic health issues and Pat Guttenberg to talk about Older American's Month.
Madison City Channel
4/17/2015 8:00:00 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: Alder Michael Verveer
City of Madison District 4 Alder, Mike Verveer, joins us for this month's Senior Beat. Alder Verveer represents Madison's downtown, which includes the Senior Center, and he serves on the Committee on Aging, among many others.
Madison City Channel
5/29/2019 3:25:14 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: Caregivers and Dementia
In this episode of Senior Beat, we talk about people with dementia and those who care for them. We are joined by Joy Schmidt, Dementia Care Specialist at the ADRC, and Paul Braun, a caregiver to his wife, Karen.
Madison City Channel
9/27/2019 3:27:32 PM
Senior Beat: Caregiving and Medicare
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.
Madison City Channel
10/26/2018 2:24:57 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: Contesting Ageism
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).
Madison City Channel
3/28/2019 7:32:01 PM
Senior Beat: Dane County and the Area Agency on Aging
Join us for Senior Beat, our half hour series which showcases different programs and events surrounding Madison as well as conversation about issues that affect the senior citizens today. Hosted by Helen Aarli and Christine Beatty, Senior Beat is a show for, by and about seniors.
Christine Beatty
1/20/2012 7:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Dane County Execuitive Joe Parisi
On this Senior Beat we talk with Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive about the State Budget and its effect on the County and the Access to Opportunity initiative.
Madison City Channel
3/20/2015 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Falls Prevention and Drug Interactions
This month on Senior Beat we were joined by Dr. Andy Kosseff (co-chair of United Way Falls Prevention Task Force) and Dr. Kay Heggestad will talk about falls prevention. The discussion will highlight the damage caused by falls in the older population and will emphasize prevention strategies.
Next, hosts Christine Beatty and Helen Aarli welcome Kari Trapskin is Director of Health Care Quality Initiatives for the Pharmacy Society of WI to the show. They talk about adverse drug reactions, which also impact the potential of accidents. They also learn about prescriptions and their impact on an older adult is essential to avoid the unseen hazards of adverse drug reactions.
Christine Beatty
11/19/2010 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Habitat for Humanity ReStore adnd Agrace Hoscpice Palliative Care
This month on Senior Beat we talk about the Habitate for Humanity ReStore and volunteer opportunites there as well as Agrace Hospice and their palliative care.
Madison City Channel
12/12/2013 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: Heart Health, and Medicare Fraud Prevention
Protect your heart and your Medicare information! In our first segment, we speak with Meghan St Clair, Structural Heart Coordinator at Unity Point Health Heart & Vascular Institute, about warning signs for heart attack and stroke, and what you can do to improve your heart health. In our second segment we speak with Ingrid A. Kundinger, Senior Medicare Patrol Project Manager, about Medicare fraud. Did you know that annually $60 billion dollars are lost from the Medicare program due to fraud and error? Do your part to prevent fraud and improve Medicare.
Madison City Channel
1/27/2020 6:37:58 PM
Senior Beat: Honor Flight, and Independent Living, Inc.
In this month's first segment of Senior Beat, we speak to Tiffany Tobias and Ronald Woodard about the Badger Honor Flight. The Badger Honor Flight flies veterans to Washington DC to view war memorials at the Nation's Capitol. Ronald Woodard, a Vietnam veteran, attended the trip in October. In our second segment, we speak to Brian Miller about Independent Living, Inc, and their services for seniors, such as Meals on Wheels, in-home care giving, and many others.
Madison City Channel
10/28/2019 5:46:42 PM
Senior Beat: Joe and JoAnn Elder and Senior Center Events in May
This month on Senior Beat we’re joined by Joe and JoAnn Elder. We hear about their work at the University of Wisconsin, their advocacy for Gays and Lesbians, and their history with nonviolent movements around the world. In the second segment we talk with Pat Guttenberg and Janet Weitz from the Madison Senior Center about upcoming events.
Christine Beatty
4/15/2011 4:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: LGBT Senior Alliance and Ballroom Basics for Balance
This month we talk about programs at the Senior Center for LGBT Seniors as well as a dance program to assist in falls prevention.
Madison City Channel
5/15/2015 8:15:00 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 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: Madison Senior Coalitions; Then and NOW!
A conversation with Marcia Hendrickson, Executive Director, South Madison Coalition of the Elderly, and Katie Gallagher, Executive Director of the West Madison Senior Coalition.
Madison City Channel
2/1/2018 11:21:08 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: Parkinsons Research and Full Speed Ahead
This month on Senior Beat our hosts Helen Aarli and Christine Beatty are joined by Dr. Thomas Fritsch theresearch Director for the Parkinsons Research Institute. Later in the second segment they are joined by Misty Lohrentz from the Monona Terrace to talk about the Full Speed Ahead program.
Guest
2/15/2013 9:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: PLATO and Health and Resource Fair
On this Senior Beat we talk with Lauren Blough and TIm Otis about PLATO and by Janet Bollig to talk about the upcoming Health Resource Fair at the Senior Center.
Guest
8/16/2013 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: PLATO and Safe Communities
This month on Senior Beat we talk about PLATO, the Participatory Learning and Teaching Organization and Safe Communities efforts to make Dance County safer for all.
Madison City Channel
5/20/2016 6:31:00 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: Project Home and Events at the Madison Public Library
This month on Senior Beat we are joined by Jason Hafeman and Bobweirough to hear about Project Home and Mary Fandrich a Community Engagement Librarian at the Madison Public Library.
Madison City Channel
8/18/2017 8:00:00 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: 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: Safe Communities and Goodman Community Center
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.
Madison City Channel
7/30/2018 3:21:19 PM
Senior Beat: SAIL (Sharing Active Independent Lives), and Photography
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.
Madison City Channel
6/29/2018 4:03:09 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: Senior Profile: Fannie Frazier Hicklin and New Central Library
This month we are joined by Fannie Frazier Hickin to talk about her life and Carol Froistad to hear about what the new downtown library has to offer.
Guest
9/20/2013 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: South Madison Coalition of the Elderly and Senior Events
On this episode of Senior Beat we talk about guardianship programs with the South Madison Coalition of the Elderly and upcoming events at the Madison Senior Center.
Madison City Channel
8/19/2016 8:00:00 PM
Senior Beat: State Representative Dianne Hesselbein
This month we are joined by State Representative Dianne Hesselbein to talk about the state budget and other state wide issues affecting seniors.
Madison City Channel
4/21/2017 8:00:00 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: 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: 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 Aging Advocacy Network
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.
Madison City Channel
9/28/2018 3:27:24 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: Wisconsin Women’s Network
On this edition of Senior Beat we talk about the disparity between the economic needs of the elderly living in Wisconsin and their actual income with Eve Galanter, Chairperson of the Wisconsin Women’s Network and Johanna Hatch, Project Coordinator from the Wisconsin Women’s Network.
Christine Beatty
2/14/2012 7:00:00 PM
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