National Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020
In the last episode of the first season, the podcast commemorates National Elder Abuse Awareness day by bringing together all members of the coalition to review the topics that have been discussed so far.
Season 1 Episodes
New Scams, Entering Back into the New Normal
The coalition explores some of the various scams that are currently being perpetrated on members of the elder community, involving everything from the census to funerals to credit cards.
Staying Connected in Your Spirituality
The coalition is joined by Dr. Geri Abbatiello, who discusses how spirituality can help carry members of the elder community through hard times, including COVID.
Caring for a Person with Dementia and Special Needs
The coalition talks with Meg Boyce and Sharon Murray-Cohen about the particular challenges presented by COVID-19 for individuals and families dealing with dementia.
Legal Issues
The coalition is joined by Sandy Altman, an attorney, who offers his unique perspective about legal issues involving members of the elder community, including scams and financial abuse.
Government’s Response to COVID-19: Leadership
The coalition talks with health commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman and county executive Steve Neuhaus about the government’s response to pandemic-related challenges faced by the elder community.
The Role of the Caregiver
The coalition spends time with Allison Grunberg, whose 86 year old mother has congestive heart failure, and who discusses firsthand the challenges of being the primary caregiver for an elder parent.
Orange County Response to Elder Abuse
The coalition talks with the supervisor of Orange County Adult Protective Services, Tim Murphy, about the impact of COVID on his department and what it’s been doing to adjust to the challenges.
The Role that the Aging Community Plays
The coalition talks with Greg Olsen, director of NYSOFA, about the kinds of elder abuse happening both before and during COVID, as well as what’s being done to address it.
The Significance of Human Interaction: The Toll of Loneliness and Isolation
In this premiere episode of the podcast from April 2020, Dr. Larry Force, AnnMarie Maglione, and Elisa Gwilliam discuss the nature of human interaction, loneliness, and isolation.