Senior Radio Buffalo episode #479- 07/01/23
Segment 1 (4:00): We start the show with the legend Sandy Beach to talk about West Herr Auto. We are also joined by Beth and Scott from West Herr. Beth shares with us how it is always a transparent process at West Herr. Sandy then shares what else they offer at West Herr besides just selling cars. They can help you with their seven collision centers. Next we talk about their multiple finance options and how they are here to help you in every way they can to find the best finance option for you. Then we discuss how they are an employee first company and how that makes for the best experience for the customers. Finally, hear how they make every customer into a winner. To learn more about West Herr Auto, please visit HERE!
Segment 2 (20:32): Then we welcome back Julianne Lepo, CDFA, President, and owner of Turning Tides Financial. In this segment, we are discussing “Grey Divorce.” Julianne starts by giving us some statistics and telling us what Grey Divorce is. Linda and Julianne also discuss how Julianne can help during this time in your life. Julianne explains how she can especially help women who think they cannot financially get a divorce. She explains to us the very first phone call she will have with a client, the information she will give you, and the things she will suggest you gather. She can piece all of this together for you, keep you from getting overwhelmed, work with attorneys, and help you through it all. You will never feel lost with Turning Tides Financial. To learn more about how she can help you, please call 716-800-4290 or visit HERE!
Segment 3 (34:19): Next we are joined by Kenneth Dill, PharmD, BCPS and Clinical Pharmacy Specialist St. Vincent Health Center, partnered with Catholic Medical Partners. Today we discuss the changes happening in Medicaid and how members are now receiving their prescriptions from NY RX. Ken tells us what this means for people enrolled in Managed Care Medicaid. Ken goes into detail and explains how now when picking up your medications, you need to bring your Medicaid Card and not your Insurance Card. Finally, hear what you should expect with this change. To find a CMP member physician, visit HERE! and click on “Provider & Facility Locator” at the top of the page.
Segment 4 (49:36): We wrap up the first half of our show with Barbara Hughes, General Manager of AAA Travel. In this segment, we are discussing the upcoming AAA Group Travel trips partnered with Senior Radio and AAA Group Travel. Be sure to tune in to hear about the European Christmas Market Trip from November 25th-December 5th. There is also the Hawaiian Islands cruise trip from January 25th-February 4th. Linda and Barbara go into detail about both of these trips and why group travel is the best! If you’re interested in either trip you can visit our site or call Kristen at 716-630-3750.
Segment 5 (1:06:03): We start the second half of our show with Dr. Andrew Siedlecki, Ophthalmologist at Siedlecki Cataract and Vision Care, and partnered with Catholic Medical Partners. Today we are discuss the damage sun can cause to unprotected eyes. Dr. Siedlecki explains how this happens and where the damage happens on the eyes. He then tells us the types of damage that can occur. Dr. Siedlecki then tells us if these issue occur because of chronic or acute exposure. Finally, we discuss how to protect your eyes. To make an appointment at Siedlecki Cataract and Vision Care please call
(716) 634-8500 or visit HERE! To find a CMP member physician, visit HERE! and click on “Provider & Facility Locator” at the top of the page.
Segment 6 (1:20:22): Then we are joined by Richard Derwald aka Mr. Fitness, coordinator of the Erie County Senior Fitness Program. First hear how he’s going to be in After 50 magazine, so be sure to be on the look out for it! Next we talk about the myths about aging and how Richard is hear to prove them wrong! It is what you make it. Linda and Richard get into these myths including if older people like to be alone, if Seniors should really be considered “over the hill,” avoiding exercise, and more! Be sure to listen in to see if these myths are true or false.
Segment 7 (1:33:59): Dr. Steven Novelli, a Chiropractic Physician at, and owner of, Novelli Wellness Center, is our next guest today. First we talk about his free Thursday night seminars that are full of information and a free treatment. Next we welcome his current patient Rhonda, who just finished up a 7 week treatment with Dr. Novelli. She tells us her story of pain and how Dr. Novelli has helped! She also tells us how she felt relief after just her free treatment. Rhonda shares with us her reality of needing to be in a wheelchair within a year and now her pain is so improved that she’s walking up sets of stairs without pain! Finally, Dr. Novelli tells us the technologies and treatments he uses to help his patients. He can truly improve your quality of life. To learn more about the Novelli Wellness Center and everything Dr. Novelli can do for you, please call 716-45-SPINE or visit HERE!
Segment 8 (1:49:16): We wrap up the show with welcoming back Barbara Hughes, the General Manager of AAA Group Travel. Today we are talking about our upcoming Hawaiian trip from from January 25th-February 4th. This is a cruise around the Hawaiian islands! Barbara tells us the benefits of traveling these islands on a cruise ship compared to strictly on land hopping from island to island. Barbara then tells us the difference of this cruise ship and the permissions it has in the islands, compared to other cruise ships. Linda then tells us some of the amazing amenities the cruise ship (The Pride of America) has. Finally, we discuss the advantages of group travel and everything that AAA Group Travel handles so that you can just worry about enjoying the trip! If you’re interested in this Hawaiian cruise vacation, you can visit our site or call Kristen at 716-630-3750.