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NEW Radio Program...aging well together. Every thursday at 2 pm on WCOM-LP 103.5 Fm.

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Join us each week as we interview special guests to share information, resources, insights and stories about the opportunities for Aging Well Together (AWT)!

Hosted by: Heather Altman
Co-Host: Alicia Reid

Tune in to listen live every Thursday at 2 PM (EST) on WCOM-LP 103.5 FM

Stream online @ WCOMFM.org

Call in: (919) 246-9639

Email us: agingwelltogethershow@gmail.com Alicia Reid

This weekly radio program is brought to you
by the Orange County Department on Aging.

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Current Episode

Episode 99: Encore Creativity & Sentimental Journey Chorus

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Dr. Mary Ann East, Artistic Director of Lifelong Learning and Research, Encore Creativity
Kathryn Harsha, Artistic Director for Programming, Encore Creativity
Susan Stedman, Conductor for the “Sentimental Journeys Singers”
https://encorecreativity.org/

Aging Well Together host and guest(s) on a Zoom call

Previous Episodes

Episode 98: Orange County Senior Games

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Orange County Senior Games with Ambassadors: Sharon Roggenbuck, Tom Swanekamp. Lee Schimmelfing & Mark Herboth

Aging Well Together host and guest(s) in the studio

Episode 97: Artist Hollis Chatelain

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Hollis Chatelain

Episode 96: NC Caregiving Initiatives

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Sarah Verbiest, UNC School of Social Work and Karen Appert, NC Caregiving Collaborative

Episode 95: Tribute & Rebroadcast of Dr. Stuart Altman’s interview on National Health Policy

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Dr. Stuart Altman

Episode 94: FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center

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Joseph Gailes and Michael Marchetto, FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center

Episode 93: Understanding Death Doulas

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Holly Anne Lux-Sullivan, MDiv, BCC, founder of Heartwood Death Doula & Bereavement Care

Episode 92: Celebrating National Family Caregiver Month

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Kendall McMillan & Hannah Broome, OCDOA

Episode 91: Caregiving Research

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Dr. Erin Kent

Episode 90: Downsizing & Decluttering - Part 3

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Elizabeth Hirsh, founder & owner of The Downsizers

Episode 89: Inspiring Stories with Kenneth Ringgold

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Kenneth Ringgold

Episode 88: Special Double Episode with Edmund Tiryakian, Dying Right NC

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Edmund Tiryakian, Dying Right NC

Episode 87: Celebrating “Steptember” - Falls Prevention Awareness Month

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Marie Dagger & Latonya Brown, Orange County Department on Aging

Episode 86: From Research to Practice: Health Services Insights with Dr. Nathan Boucher

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Dr. Nathan Boucher

Episode 85: Rep. Allen Buansi

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NC House District 56 Representative Allen Buansi

Episode 84: North Carolina Institute of Medicine

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Michelle Ries, President & CEO

Episode 83: Caregiving Issues

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Dr. Sarah Verbiest, Director of the Jordan Institute for Families at the UNC School of Social Work and Katalia Alexander, UNC Social Work & Public Health Graduate Student

Episode 82: Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

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Maggie Ivancic, UNC Movement Disorders Center

https://www.uncmedicalcenter.org/uncmc/care-treatment/neurology/movement-disorders/

Episode 81: Introducing the new OUT on the Edge Radio Show

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Hosts: Judy McCord, Betty Prioux, Robin Hamilton

OUT on the Edge Radio Show - Celebrate the rich diversity of our 55+ LGBTQ+ community, allies, and families in Orange County and beyond: who we are, where we came from, and what we continue to bring to the party. The show will begin in August, every Monday at 3 PM at WCOM-LP 103.5 FM or stream at www.wcomfm.org or connect with the new hosts at: outontheedgeradio@gmail.com

Episode 80: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Kendall McMillan, Orange County Department on Aging
Kim Lassiter-Fisher, Orange County Department of Social Services

To make a report of elder abuse/neglect/exploitation, please contact the Orange County Department of Social Services at 919-245-2800 and ask for the Adult Services worker on call. After hours, call 911 to make a report.

Episode 79: LGBTQ+ Advocacy & Serious Illness Community Engagement

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Betsy Barton
An Act of Love: Talking with Your Family About Serious Illness and End of Life
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Episode 78: Master Aging Plan & Home Preservation Coalition

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Dr. Leiha Edmonds, OCDOA

Episode 77: Lawyers as Peacemakers & Changemakers

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Attorney J. Kim Wright
https://jkimwright.com/
Returning guest: Episode 67

Episode 76: Health Equity Research

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Dr. Cassandra Germain
NC A&T, Center for Integrative Health Disparities & Equity Research and Aging & Well-Being Lab
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/cihder/

Episode 75: Occupational Therapist Month

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Marie Dagger, Orange County Department on Aging
Elizabeth Hart, Carol Woods

Episode 74: Celebrating Social Work Month with OCDOA

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Clayton Foster, Hannah Broome & Kendall McMillan, Orange County Department on Aging

Episode 73: Understanding Estate Planning, Guardianship, Medicaid & more

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Jonathan Williams, attorney, Clarity Legal Group

Episode 72: CommunityWorx

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CommunityWorx with Barbara Jessie-Black

Episode 71: Decluttering & The Psychology of Letting Go

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Elizabeth Hirsh, founder & owner of The Downsizers & The Consignors

Episode 70: Understanding Art Therapy

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Bridget Pemberton-Smith, owner of Bridges Art Therapy

Episode 69: Medicare’s GUIDE Program

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Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience with Risa Hanau & Laura Foy of AuthoraCare Collective
https://www.authoracare.org/

Episode 68: Duke Dementia Family Support Program

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Duke Dementia Family Support Program with Natalie Leary & Bobbi Matchar
https://dukefamilysupport.org/

Episode 67: Holistic Estate Planning

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Holistic Estate Planning with attorney & author J Kim Wright

Episode 66: Orange County Human Relations Commission

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Orange County Human Relations Commission with Chair, Jemm Merritt-Feder & Member, Shane Lukas

Episode 65: Carrboro Arts History with Jacques Menache

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The History of The ArtsCenter & WCOM with founder, Jacques Menache

Episode 64: Grief & Loss During the Holidays

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Rosa Hanau, LCSW
Clinical & Community Educator, AuthoraCare Colle

Episode 63: Camille Berry, Chapel Hill Town Council

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Episode 62: Housing Trends

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Zach Sunderland and Drew Helm, Haven Design|Build

Episode 61: Advocacy with Shane Lukas

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Shane Lukas, Owner & Advocate Expert with A Great Idea

Episode 60: Veterans Caregiver Benefits

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Mary Markovich

Episode 59: The G Day Organization

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Elianna Horner & Colby Wilkinson
www.TheGDay.org

Episode 58: Understand Social Security

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J.T. & Josh Stilley, Managing Partners
TrustStone Wealth Partners

Resource websites:
w ww.SSA.gov
w ww.RetireWithUsNetwork.com

Episode 57: Physical Therapy & Falls Prevention

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Dr. Colten Sullivan
Founder & CEO, Bull City Physical Therapy

Episode 56: Falls Prevention & Wellness Programs @ OCDOA

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Latonya Brown & Brandon Betts
OCDOA Wellness Department

Episode 55: Falls Prevention & Home Safety

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Marie Dagger, Aging Transitions Occupational Therapist
Orange County Department on Aging

Episode 54: Celebrating Falls Prevention Awareness Month

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Anna Stormzand, Pediatric and Adult Injury Prevention Coordinator Trauma Program, UNC Health
Marisa Menold, Volunteer with Orange County Dept on Aging’s Falls Prevention & Health Promotion Senior Resource Team

Fall Prevention Resource Links:
Aging NC: https://healthyagingnc.com/
NC Falls Prevention Coalition: https://ncfallsprevention.org/
Triangle Falls Prevention Coalition: https://ncfallsprevention.org/triangle/

AARP Homefit Guide: https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2020/homefit-guide.html
CDC STEADI: https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/patient-resources/index.html
NCOA Falls Prevention: https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults/health/prevention/falls-prevention/

Department on Aging Celebrating Falls Prevention Month Events

Episode 53: Philanthropy & Charitable Giving

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Barron Damon
Business of Life Consulting & Coaching

Episode 52: Cedar Grove Law Firm

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Cedar Grove Law Firm

Anna Cates Williams & Chloe Cates

Episode 51: Elder & Disability Law

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Mary Markovich
Elder & Disability Law

Episode 50: Financial Planning

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J.T. & Josh Stilley
TrustStone Wealth Partners

Episode 49: Understanding Assisted Living & Memory Care

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Kelly Kleinbrahm from TerraBella Hillsborough and Steve Foshay from Brookdale Chapel HIll

Episode 48: Hearing Loss

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Dr. Patricia Johnson, UNC Hearing & Communication Center
www.uncaudiology.org

Episode 47: Understanding Huntington’s Disease

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Claudia Testa, Latorius Adams & Hans Nettesheim
UNC Neurology & UNC Huntington Disease Program

Erika Boulavsky & Betsey McFarland
HD Reach (www.hdreach.org)

Episode 46: Festival for the Eno

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Jessica Sheffield, Executive Director for the Eno River Association
Katherine Occhipinti, Assistant Festival Coordinator
Cameron Alworth, Music Entertainment Coordinator

w ww.enofest.org

Episode 45: Brain Health with OCDOA Staff

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Marie Dagger - Occupational Therapist
Kendall McMillan - Eldercare Social Worker
OCDOA Aging Transitions Staff

Know the 10 Signs - https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs
10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns in Others - https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10-steps
10 Ways to Love Your Brain - https://www.alz.org/newmexico/helping_you/10_ways_to_love_your_brain

Episode 44: Stroke & Aphasia Awareness

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Jeff Charles & Dr. Heidi Roth, UNC Neurology

Episode 43: COACH Dementia Support Program - Durham VA Health System

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Kerri Patrick MSW LCSW
COACH Program Director

Episode 42: The Snow Approach Foundation & Positive Approach to Care

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Teepa Snow & Amanda Bulgarelli, founders

Www.teepasnow.com
www.snowapproach.org

Episode 41: Valerie Jurik, CAPS

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Valerie Jurik, Founder, CEO
The Ageless Home
www.theagelesshome.com

Episode 40: Pat Sprigg

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Pat Sprigg, National & local leader in aging and long-term care

Episode 39: Duke/UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center & NC Registry for Brain Health

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Dr. Kathleen Welsh-Bohmer & Rev. Henry Edmonds
www.ncbrainhealth.org

Episode 38: Nathan Maras & Dan Bulgarelli

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Nathan Maras & Dan Bulgarelli talk about the Snow Approach Foundation & Positive Approach to Care

Aging Well Together host with guest(s) in the studio

Episode 37: Osteoarthritis Prevention

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Latonya Brown, OCDOA & Mary Hale, UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center

Episode 36: Therapeutic Horticulture

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Amy Bruzzichesi & Jackie Podger

Episode 35: Supportive Programs at OCDOA

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Lydia Arnold
Aging Transitions/Volunteer Connect 55+ Specialist, Orange County Department on Aging

Episode 34: Exploring Long Term Care Options

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Davis Capps, Owner, All About Seniors
www.allaboutseniorsnc.com

Episode 33: AARP NC

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Heather Burkhardt AARP North Carolina Associate State Director for Outreach and Advocacy, Triangle Region
Website: www.AARP.org/NC

Episode 32: Veteran Services

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Jeff McNeil, Veteran Services Officer, Orange County
Josh D’adolf, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Durham VA’s Caregiver Support Program

Episode 31: Autumn Cox & Jackie Podger

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Autumn Cox, Central Pines Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman
Jackie Podger, Co-Chair Orange County Adult Care Home & Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee

Episode 30: Hugh Willard

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Hugh Willard, author of “Finding Beauty in the Gray”

Episode 29: Robert Bradford Quartet

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Today we had the Robert Bradford Quartet live in the studio – local musicians, and creator of the Aging Well Together theme music!

Episode 28: Musical Love Letter to Grandparents

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Heather was joined by her daughter, Sydney as they shared favorite songs & memories!

Episode 27: Randy Young

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Randy Young, local author

Episode 26: Writing to Resilience

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Carol Henderson (writer, teacher, educator, & coach)

Episode 25: UNC Geriatric Clinic and Caregiver Support

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Bryan Godfrey & Jennifer Muise, Clinical Social Workers for UNC Geriatric Clinic

Episode 24: Orange County Dementia Programs

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Alison Smith, Aging Transitions Program Coordinator for OC Department on Aging

Episode 23: Family and Caregiver Resources

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Kendall McMillan, Eldercare Social Worker, Orange County Department on Aging Allison O’Shea, Aging Advisor & Founder, Openly Aging
Caryn Utberg, Senior Living Specialist, All About Seniors

Episode 22: Understanding Long Term Care Insurance

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Bill Comfort, Long Term Care Insurance Expert, Owner, Comfort Long Term Care

Episode 21: Understanding Medicare Options

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Jeanne Chamberlin, Program Coordinator, SHIIP & VITA Programs, Orange County Department on Aging

Episode 20: Falls Prevention Awareness Week

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Marie Rawlings Dagger, Occupational Therapist for the Orange County Department on Aging
Landon Weaver, Community Paramedic Coordinator for Orange County’s Emergency Medical Services

Episode 19: Creativity Expo

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Marielle Hare (writer, Creativity Coach, Somatic-Based Experience Designer)
Hugh Willard (writer, psychotherapist, musician, podcaster)
Carl Nordgren - not pictured (entrepreneur, former Duke professor, novelist, radio show host)

Episode 18: Parks and Rec

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Dana Hughes, Recreation Supervisor, Town of Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources Department
Kevin Robinson, Senior Manager of Planning and Park Operations, Town of Chapel Hill Kalani Allen, Communications Manager, Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation

Episode 17: Green Burial

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Heidi Hannapel & Jeff Masten, co-founders and co-directors
Seletha Pherribo, Council of Steward member, Bluestem Conservation Cemetery

Episode 16: Storytelling

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Jon Camp, Founder, Ever Living Memories

Episode 15: Older Adults & Medications

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Dr. DeLon Canterbury, President and CEO, GeriatRx

Episode 14: Older Nutrition

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Rachel Sobel Bearman, Executive Director, Meals on Wheels Orange County
Professor Amanda Holliday, Program Director, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health’s MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics Program

Episode 13: Affordable Housing

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Kathy Atwater, Community Advocacy Coordinator, Marian Cheek Jackson Center Dr. Ryan Lavalley, Occupational Therapist and Director of the UNC Partnership in Aging Programs

Episode 12: Speech & Music Therapy

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Alie Chandler, Owner, Ossia Music Therapy
Daria Borowski, Owner, Stronger Pathways: Neuro-Cognitive, Speech and Swallowing Rehab

Episode 11: Elder Law

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Colin Austin, Principal Attorney, Hillsborough Wills and Trusts

Episode 10: Esther Greenhouse

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Esther Greenhouse, CEO, Silver to Gold Strategic Consulting

Episode 9: Creativity & Illness

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Patty Meehan, Master Gardener & community volunteer

Episode 8: Senior Centers

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Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator
Cydnee Sims, Programs & Operations Manager of the Seymour Center
Dawn Smith, Programs & Operations Manager of the Passmore Center

Episode 7: Decluttering & Hoarding

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Kim Lamon-Loperfido, Aging Transitions Administrator, Orange County Department on Aging
Elizabeth Hirsh, Owner, The Downsizers & Dr. Annette Perot, licensed psychologist