2022-12-07 #35 Glenda Thomas

Lisa Ushkurnis, Social Services Director at the Callahan Center, speaks about programs that save money for people 60 and older: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Farmers Market coupons, and Healthy Incentives Program (HIP).

Amy Cowan, Program Manager at SMOC for the Home Modification Loan Program, discusses how people who need to make improvements to their residence for the sake of accessibility can apply for this 0% loan.

Paula Geller, Programs Manager at the Callahan Center, speaks about the wide array of programs offered for people 55 and older, on Zoom and in person. She also gives a sneak preview of some planned cultural programs.

Karen Lyons, PhD, Professor at Boston College and expert in living with chronic illness, invites you to learn about an NIH study with Christopher Lee, PhD, RN, about support programs to help couples living with and managing heart failure.

John Neas, former Chief Assessor for the City of Framingham, speaks about the various exemptions from property taxes that seniors can request. He also includes info on how a tax deferral can assist those with limited incomes and how to waive the CPA tax.

Mary Brooks, Nursing Home Ombudsman Program Director at BayPath Elder Services, describes the role of the Nursing Home Ombudsman. She is joined by volunteer Marie Gibbons, RN, who describes how meaningful she finds this role to be.