Senior Radio Buffalo episode #494- 10/14/23
Segment 1 (5:02): Today’s show starts with Karen Olsen, Owner, Vice President, and Licensed Sales Representative, and Brian Worth, Business Development Director, from Clarity Group. First hear how they have opened a 5th location in West Seneca. Next Karen lets us know if they’re expecting a lot of changes in their Medicare offerings this Open Enrollment Period. Karen explains how important it is to make your appointment to come and see them to understand your plan for 2024. Then Brian tells us how important Clarity Group is in the Medicare space to be a trusted resource in our community. Finally, Brian goes into depth of what Clarity Group can do during this Open Enrollment Period. This is information you definitely do not want to miss! To learn more or to schedule an appointment, you can call 716-393-3437 or visit HERE!
Segment 2 (20:20): Then we are joined by Dr. Lisa Harris, Vice President of Medical Affairs for the Commercial Line of Business at Univera Healthcare. Today our subject is medication- especially taking it correctly. Dr. Harris first explains how important it is for a patient to understand how to take it correctly. Then she tells us the reasons why you need to follow the instructions and how 2/3 of Americans don’t take their medication correctly. Next hear the terrifying data on how many deaths per year are caused by incorrectly taking medication. Finally, Dr. Harris tells us the common mistakes she sees with taking medication and the questions you should ask your doctor. To learn more, please visit HERE!
Segment 3 (33:09): Paul, manager of our local SAS Shoes, is our next guest. We begin by talking about their new line of Fall footwear and their winter boots! Paul goes into detail about the new Fall footwear and how not only are they great for your feet, but they’re also fashionable. No “old lady” shoes here! Then we go into detail about their winter boots from Canada that prevent you from falling on ice. Even better- they are available in store! Next hear about their work and hiking boots that are available as on the other side of SAS. Finally, we discuss the knowledge they have about feet and how much they will be able to help you. To learn more, please visit HERE!
Segment 4 (46:52): Then we welcome back Paul from SAS Shoes. We continue our discussion of their well-made shoes and their knowledge of feet. Paul also tells us about the Copenhagen Study and how it relates to your feet. To learn more about SAS Shoes, please visit HERE!
Segment 5 (1:03:33): We start the second half of our show with Craig Gestring- Assistant US Attorney of the Western District of New York where he is the Chief of the White Collar General Crimes Section. Today we are talking about scams and the scams that focus on our senior population. Craig tells us how elder fraud is on the rise in Western New York and how these scams are becoming more sophisticated. Next he tells us when his Office gets involved in these cases, both proactively and reactively. Finally, Craig tells us details on how these scams work. To contact the Western District of New York, you can call 716-843-5800.
Segment 6 (1:19:13): Then Linda welcomes singer and writer Father Bill Quinlivan. First Linda tells us everything he has been up to, including a brand new book he has out called Divine Mercy In and Out of Season. Then Linda and Father Quinlivan discuss how peaceful and beautiful his writing is. He then discusses with us how outside of the Easter season, there is still a need for prayer and mercy. He tells us about his newest book and how it is from the view of a pastor and discusses Divine Mercy. To find a copy of his newest book, please visit HERE!
Segment 7 (1:32:33): Then Linda welcomes Phil Pohlman, one of the owners of R Salon. First we get to know Phil and what motivates him with his job and his customers. Phil then tells us about our “Aging Gracefully” segments and what inspired him to want to do this. He is ready to spread the word to all of us to make our lives better, happier, and enriched! Finally, Linda reads us an inspiring passage Phil shared with her. You will want to give your full attention to this! To learn more about R Salon, please visit HERE!
Segment 8 (1:46:49): We wrap up our show with Cheryl Syta, a RN and Nurse Practitioner. She is also a Functional Medicine Health Coach and a Cancer Coach. First hear how she can help you through your cancer journey and help you feel better day to day. No matter where you are in your cancer journey, she is here to help. Next Cheryl tells us where she saw the gap when it came to cancer in the health field and what she saw she could do to help. Then she tells us what she hears from her patients and what they struggle with the most after cancer treatment. Cheryl goes into detail about the three things she sees the most when it comes handling life after cancer. To get into contact with her and her services, please call 518-300-3144 or visit HERE!