Murf and Jayla interview Ken Kucera of Visiting Ancillary Services, Inc. this week. Ken is a 45-year veteran of the high-tech sector where he pioneered numerous hardware and software innovations through companies he led and or founded. He founded Visiting Ancillary Services (VAS), 10 years ago providing Dental and Audiology care to residents confined to nursing facilities.

Ken explains to our audience:

• What does Visiting Ancillary Services Do?
• What if your loved one is in need of VAS services?
• What accounts for the success of VAS?
• VAS is a non-profit organization.
• What would you tell people searching for a nursing home?
• What are the Next steps for VAS?

Marc Condojani is our second guest this week. Marc is the Director of Adult Treatment and Recovery for the Division of Community Behavioral Health, Office of Behavioral Health within the Colorado Department of Human Services. His team contracts for behavioral health services in Colorado.

Marc educates our listeners about:

• What does the Office of Behavioral Health does regarding substance use?
• How the Office of Behavioral Health is increasing access to treatment for opioid addiction?
• What specific areas of the state Marc has seen challenges for access to treatment and his specific creative solutions.
• If someone is listening to this and they want treatment, how do they access it?

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As always, thank you to our partner, Denver Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging and AARP. You can reach the Area Agency on Aging at (303) 480-6700 or at www.drcog.networkofcare.org. You can learn more about the AARP at www.aarp.org.