2022-12-07 #35 Glenda Thomas

Kathy Lang, Veterans Service Officer for the City of Framingham, discusses the array of benefits, services and programs available to veterans and their surviving spouses and dependent children.

Sue Burns, Money Management Program Supervisor at BayPath Elder Services, talks about how this free assistance helps older adults maintain their independence. It includes bill-paying, budgeting, reading mail, advocating with service providers and more.

With 6 years as a Home Care Case Manager and Transition Coordinator at BayPath Elder Services, assisting people to transition from Nursing Homes back into the community, Donna Murray discusses her current role as a Family Caregiver Support Specialist.

Lisa Ushkurnis, Social Services Director at the Callahan Center, speaks about the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and Farmers Market coupons for people 60 and older, and other benefit programs we can assist people 60+ to apply for.

Susan Cote, MS, CAGS, LMHC, Options Counselor at BayPath Elder Services, Inc. joins hosts Arthur Bergeron and Grace O’Donnell to discuss how she assists people 60+ and anyone with a disability connect with community resources, programs, and services.

Grace O’Donnell, Director of Elder Services for the City of Framingham, talks about the Chromebook project for older adults and other programs and services at the Callahan Center.