Talk of the Towns 9/9/16

Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Issue: Community concerns and opportunities

Program Topic: Understanding Dementia and Supporting those affected

Key Discussion Points:
What are the range of conditions called dementia, and how do they show up? Where does Alzheimer’s Disease fit into this range?
How should we (family members, friends) remember when relating to or helping someone with dementia? What are typical problems in communication and “work-arounds?”
What are the array of services and supports to individuals and families coping with dementia… what is available for helping someone remain in their own homes? What are the array of services and programs in nursing, assisted living and adult day services?
Who are care-givers… what is the range of who provides such support to someone with dementia? What support do care-givers most need?
Where are the trends in understanding dementia (research) and treatment?
Where can listeners learn more, on their own, and about services for individuals with dementia?

Guests:
Becky Siebert, Island Nursing Home
Judy Mathewson, Island Nursing Home’
Anne Ossana, Director of Adult Day Service Programs, Friendship Cottage
The Rev. Mary Carol Griffin, Chaplain of Hancock County Homecare & Hospice

Notes from the Electronic Cottage 9/8/16

Producer/Host: Jim Campbell

Ever wonder what we are afraid of as a society? Researchers at Chapman University did, and they set out to find out in a 2015 survey. The results indicate once again how much our digital and physical lives are becoming intertwined. If you’d like to look into the results yourself, head on over to http://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/research-centers/babbie-center/survey-american-fears.aspx

Maine Currents 9/7/16

Producer/Host: Amy Browne
Studio Engineer: Joel Mann

Our multi-partisan panel of area residents returns to debate Question 1 on Maine’s ballot this November (“Do you want to allow the possession and use of marijuana under state law by persons who are at least 21 years of age, and allow the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, testing, and sale of marijuana and marijuana products subject to state regulation, taxation and local ordinance?”).

Panelists: Renee Trust, Dave Gulya, Betsy Garrold and Tim Wilson talk about the issue with proponent Alysia Melnick, Esq., Political Director for “Yes on 1 Yes to Regulate and Tax Marijuana in Maine”. Don Christen, found of the Maine Vocals, joins us to talk about why some supporters of marijuana legalization do not support Question 1. Listeners call in and join the discussion.

FMI:

maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming/
www.regulatemaine.org/
www.facebook.com/RegulateMJinME/
www.facebook.com/MaineVocals/?fref=ts
mevocals.weebly.com/