3/11/2024 – (1) Have You Renewed Your Medicaid?, (2) Why African-Americans are Reluctant to Use Hospice Care.

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Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 11th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu:

Part 1: “Have You Renewed Your Medicaid?“. Guest: Melisa Byrd, Medicaid Director, DC Department of Health Care Finance.

Part 2: “Why African-Americans are Reluctant to Use Hospice Care“. Guest: Darthula Young, Founder, Rooted In Dignity.

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4/22/2024 – (1) Legislative Wins for Maryland Seniors (2) What To Expect When You’re Retiring.
4/15/2024 – (1) Health, Wellness & Community Engagement, (2) Affordable Housing Programs.
4/8/2024 – (1) Impact of DC’s 2025 Budget on Seniors, (2) Tips for Navigating the ICU.
4/1/2024 – (1) 2nd QTR State of the Senior Address, (2) Financial Literacy for Seniors.
3/25/2024 – (1) Veterans & SNAP Benefit Programs Discussed, (2) Our March 2024 “Senior of the Month.
3/18/2024 – (1) FREE Housing Counseling Services for Seniors, (2) Technology Training for Seniors.
3/11/2024 – (1) Have You Renewed Your Medicaid?, (2) Why African-Americans are Reluctant to Use Hospice Care.
3/4/2024 – (1) A Chat with The Beacon Newspaper, (2) Holistic Approach to End-of-Life Care.
2/26/2024 – (1) Emergency Rental Programs for Seniors, (2) Talkin’ Bout Death Won’t Kill You.
2/19/2024 – (1) Affordable Housing Options for Seniors, (2) Senior Living Unveiled: DMV Insights.
2/12/2024 – (1) Turning Pain Into Joy, (2) How CPR Saved My Friends Life.
2/5/2024 – (1) Defying Heart Survival Odds, (2) Making Healthier Heart-Care Decisions.
1/29/2024 – (1) Social Security Overpayments, (2) The Emotional Changes of Aging.
1/22/2024 – (1) Volunteerism & Its Impact on the Senior Community, (2) Health Disparities Update from the District of Columbia.
1/15/2024 – (1) The Laughter Zone on The Senior Zone, (2) FREE Housing Counseling Services for Seniors.
1/8/2024 – (1) DC Senior Programs & Services, (2) Delivering Tech to Seniors.
1/1/2024 – (1) Glaucoma Risks & Treatments, (2) Getting Your End-of-Life Plans in Order.
12/25/2023 – (1) Discounts & Payment Assistance Programs for Seniors, (2) Christmas Carols.
12/18/2023 – (1) Housing Programs for Seniors, (2) Insights from AARP DC.
12/11/2023 – (1) One Show of Commercial-Free Christmas Carols.
12/4/2023 – (1) Civics 101 for Seniors; Democracy Matters, (2) A Special Selection of Christmas Carols.
11/27/2023 – (1) Medicare Open Enrollment Tips, (2) COVID is NOT Over.
11/20/2023 – (1) Common Mental Health Concerns Amongst Older Adults, (2) Affordable Housing Development Programs for Seniors.
11/13/2023 – (1) Celebrating the Family Caregiver, (2) Helping Seniors Navigate The Digital Landscape.
11/6/2023 – (1) Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers, (2) Online Interactive Streaming Service for Seniors.
10/30/2023 – (1) Know Your Nursing Home Rights, (2) Medicare AND Medicaid Renewal; Know the Difference.
10/23/2023 – (1) Latest Scams Affecting Seniors, (2) Coping with Seniors & more…
10/16/2023 – (1) Tips for Medicare Open Enrollment Season 2023, (2) Home Sharing Funds for Seniors.
10/9/2023 – (1) Our Senior of the Month – Oct ’23, (2) Fire Prevention Tips for Seniors.
10/2/2023 – (1) Avoiding Investor Scams (2) 4th QTR Senior Address.
9/25/2023 – (1) Rent Control & What It Means, (2) Senior Spotlight of the Week – Sorrell Greene.
9/18/2023 – (1) Falls Prevention Tips; From The Heart, (2) Housing Assistance Programs for Seniors.
9/11/2023 – (1) Our September 2023 “Senior of the Month“, (2) Digital Skills Training 4 Seniors.
9/4/2023 – (1) Preparing for the 2023 Medicare Open Enrollment Season, (2) Therapies for Pain Management.
8/28/2023 – (1) New DC Laws Affecting Seniors, (2) Benefits of Senior Wellness Centers.
8/21/2023 – (1) Be Your Own Hero; Here’s How., (2) Senior Home Sharing is Stability.
8/14/2023 – (1) End-of-Life Planning; It’s Essential, (2) How You Know You Are Getting Older.
8/7/2023 – (1) The Beacon Newspaper “August 2023”, (2) Understanding The PACT Act.
7/31/2023 – (1) Confronting Racial Inequities, (2) “Oral Hygiene & Seniors…
7/24/2023 – (1) Affordable Services & Housing Options for Seniors, (2) Housing Programs for Seniors; Renters & Homeowners.
7/17/2023 – (1) Help for the Sandwich Generation, (2) Bringing Technology to All Older Adults.
7/10/2023 – (1) Recognizing Maryland Volunteers, (2) What’s in DC’s FY24 Budget for Seniors?
7-3-2023 – (1) DC Department of Aging & Community Living 3rd Qtr 2023 Senior Address, (2) Promoting Stroke Prevention Awareness.
6/26/2023 – (1) Accessing Legal Help Services for Free or Fee-Reduced, (2) Senior Oral Health in Crisis.
6/19/2023 – (1) Introducing Ms Senior DC 2023, (2) “Home Sharing for Seniors.
6/12/2023 – AARP Maryland presents PROTECT WEEK 2023
6/5/2023 – (1) Recognizing Abuse within Long-Term Care Settings, (2) Role of Poly-Victimization on Financial Exploitation.
5/29/2023 – (1) Avoiding Real Property Tax Lien Auctions, (2) Understanding Sexual Health for the 50+.
5/22/2023 – (1) How to Identify Elder Fraud & Neglect, (2) Protecting Seniors Against Current Scams.
5/15/2023 – (1) Have You Renewed Your Medicaid?, (2) Laughter is Good Medicine.
5/8/2023 – (1) The Importance of Internet Access & Adoption for Seniors, (2) The Value of End-Of-Life Planning.
5/1/2023 – (1) Energy Assistance Programs for Seniors, (2) Let’s Have a Senior Sex Talk.