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Untangled, a podcast hosted by Amy Juravich from WOSU Public Media’s All Sides, takes a complicated topic and untangles it for you. On this season, we will unpack our eldercare system and explore if we, as a society, are prepared to support our aging population.
BONUS: The Benefits of Gaming for Seniors
If your image of a video gamer is a young man hunched over a controller, think again. It’s just as likely to be a grandmother looking for some lively competition and personal connection. An innovative program through the Franklin County Office of Aging adds some new twists to the gaming experience.
Guests:
- Dr. Melita Moore, creator, Levels Unlocked
- Chanda Wingo, director, Franklin County Office of Aging
Why is the healthcare system so complicated?
The first episode of the five-part series Inside Caregiving takes a look at how to navigate America’s complex healthcare system.
Guests:
- Antonio Ciaccia, president of Three Axis Advisors
- Glenn Melnick, professor of public policy at the University of Southern California
- Priya Chidambaram, senior policy manager, Medicaid and Uninsured, KFF
Caring for the Caregivers
Caring for older family members can take both a physical and mental toll. But who takes care of the caregivers? This hour of our series on caregiving looks at the importance of support for family members while in the midst of caring for a loved one.
Guests:
- Karen Hensley Rayburn, home caregiver
- Jenny Carlson, state director, AARP Ohio
- Ann Wheat, executive director, Duet: Partners in Health & Aging
Disparities in Caregiving
Disparities have long existed in the healthcare system. This is especially true when it comes to race, gender and class. “All Sides” look at caregiving continues with a discussion of the many factors determining the level and quality of care a patient receives.
Are there enough nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home health aides to help everyone regardless of income and location?
Guests:
- Dr. Kathy D. Wright, associate professor and senior associate dean for faculty affairs, The Ohio State University College of Nursing
- Dr. Jonathan Ross, past president, Physicians for a National Health Program/associate clinical professor of medicine at the University of Toledo
- Dayna Bowen Matthew, professor of law, George Washington University Law School
The Cost of Caregiving
One of the biggest concerns when it comes to taking care of older adults is the cost of home health care, assisted living and legalities attached to them. Our series on caregiving continues with a look at how these issues can be navigated to provide our loved ones with the best care possible.
Guests:
- Geoff Kunkler, family wealth & estate planning attorney, Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP
- Howard Gleckman, senior fellow at The Urban Institute/author of the book Caring for Our Parents
- Lisa Von Lehmden, executive director of the Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice
