Waterford Senior Buzz: Recent Episodes
Kathleen L Pierce
Waterford Senior Services presents the "Waterford Senior Buzz". Topics that are timely and important to you. Visit us frequently for new episodes!
Laurie Wolfley introduces Waterford Rise and talks about the Community Dialogue scheduled for December 10th from 1-2:30 pm at the Community Center.
Listen in on a break down of Medicare Open Enrollment with Senior Services Director, Lisa Cappuccio and Assistant Director, Kathy Pierce. Both are certified “CHOICES “ counselors and available to meet with you to talk about what plan is best for you. Call for an appointment; 860-444-5849
Kris Sortwell and Ann Marie Ware from the CT Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association join Kathy & Lisa to take about community resources & supports and the annual Alzheimer’s Walk.
Listen in as we talk to Katie Pachkovsky, nutrition outreach and advocacy specialist with End Hunger CT
We are joined by Kris Magnussen, MSN, RN the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Ledge Light Health District, answering your questions about the COVID 19 vaccine.
Join us as we hear from Kathy Peterson, Waterford Community Safety Educator, on tips to keep you safe while working in the kitchen.
Join Kathy as she interviews Waterford’s new Emergency Management Director, Mr. Steve Sinagra. Learn how you can be prepared for emergencies.
Join us as we talk about transportation issues with Laurie McElwee, SC Regional Mobility Manager for the State of Connecticut
In this episode we are joined by Dani Gorman, Director of Waterford Youth and Family Services to talk about Random Acts of Kindness month and collaborations with Senior Services.
Join us as we get an update on the Waterford Mural Wall! Our guests are Karen Menzies and Sally Ritchie from the Mural Wall Committee.
Listen to our exclusive interview with the new First Selectman of Waterford, Mr. Rob Brule
Listen to WATERFORD public library director, Roz Rubinstein and Head of Adult Services, Jill Adams talk about library services
Listen to a recap of our Lunch and Learn on Fraud Prevention. Welcome our special guest, Byron Peterson from AARP
Join host, Kathy Pierce in an interview with Gina King, Director of Senior Volunteer Services and Georgia James, Program Coordinator, both of TVCCA talk about the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
Director, Lisa and Assistant Director, Kathy talk about upcoming events for the Fall of 2019
Listen in as Waterford Senior Services Director and Assistant Director talk about the Renters Rebate Program. In 2019 receipts from 2018 are required.
RN, Kris Magnussen from Ledgelight Health District talks about a Fall Prevention program called "Seniors standing Strong"
Listen to Sgt Marc Ballestracci of the Waterford Police Department explain a new program aimed at increasing protection for those with memory deficits.
Join us as we speak with Massage Therapist, Kristin Gadbois, about the benefits of massage for seniors. Waterford will be offering chair massage with Kristin, starting April 26th!
Cindy Barry from Ledge Light Health District talks about the upcoming "Live Well with Diabetes" program being offered, FREE, at Waterford Senior Services on Mondays from 9:30am = 12pm April 15 - May 20th
Are you caring for a Senior or a Grandchild and looking for some help? This podcast will give you Information on the National Family Caregiver Support Program and the Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program.
In this episode we recap information presented at a "Lunch & Learn" on 3/7/19. The topic is Overactive Bladder and Urinary Incontinence. We welcome today's guests: Marylou Ganoitti and Dr Robert Spitz from Coastal Connecticut Research in New London, CT Dr. Spitz is the founder and Medical Director and one of the Principal Investigators of Coastal Connecticut Research. Both Dr Spitz and Marylou Ganoitti are residents of Waterford.
Facilitators of the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program talk about the classes designed to support caregivers of persons with chronic illnesses. This program was offered at Waterford Senior Services 1/16/19 - 2/21/19.
Part 2 of our podcast on transportation. Learn about free transportation for Waterford Seniors and disabled residents.
In this episode we will talk about transportation services available to our Waterford seniors and the disabled. Today’s guests include Laurie McElwee from ECTC and Donna Payne from Waterford Senior Services.
Listen in as Director Lisa Cappuccio and Assistant Director, Kathy Pierce talk about new programs and services being offered this winter at Waterford Senior Services. Happy New Year!