It's an Age Thing

This new series, hosted by Mary Beth Wenger, highlights the creative and caring ways people in the Capital Region are making a difference in their communities.

Next on It's an Age Thing

Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 2 at 4:30 pm
Sunday, February 3 at 7:30 pm

Feature #1 - Care Teams

We're all very fortunate that our region is filled with people who volunteer in so many ways. But many people are hesitant because they feel they may not have the time. Well Care Teams solves that problem.

FURTHER INFORMATION
The Care Teams are a unique way of providing services to seniors through a group of four to seven volunteers, known as a care team.

People who want information about volunteering for the care team program can contact Susan Taylor, Care Team Coordinator at the Eddy Visiting Nurse Association (518) 270-1355 taylors@nehealth.com

Feature #2 - Washington City Transportation

Who doesn't love to be independent - get in our cars and drive wherever we have to go? But as we age driving becomes more difficult and for the first time in our lives we face the problem of not having our own transportation to get places. And if you live in a rural community the problem increases even more. But in Washington County one small community church did something about it.

FURTHER INFORMATION:
The Washington City Transportation service is a rural program, started by Don Brooks, to meet a need in the neighborhood.

Anyone in the Greenwich area in need of the service can contact Shirley Robertson at (518) 692-7901. To request more information about the program call Don Brooks at (518) 692-2198.

Contributing Segment - Belly Dancers

We believe that social activity is just as important to your mind as good nutrition is to your body. We offer an array of programs that are a lot of fun and you are encouraged to join any time you like.

For information on any of the programs at the Rensselear Senior Center please feel free to call (518) 463-2166 or send an email to rsclcb@aol.com . Members are always welcome. Membership fee is FREE to Rensselear County residences

Interview

Deborah Hanish-Schreyer, L.M.S.W., Geriatric Care Manager in Private Practice
Averill Park, N.Y. 12018
Phone and Fax (518) 674-5801
Email: hanishd@nycap.rr.com

Deborah Hanish-Schreyer received a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from S.U.N.Y. Binghamton and a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 27 years of experience in eldercare. Much of this time has been spent developing and overseeing community based health care programs and services for older adults and their caregivers. WIn 2003, Deborah established her private practice in geriatric care management. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.

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Building on their 2003 successful national public television series, "It's An Age Thing!" the Albany Guardian Society is once again teaming up with WMHT in this effort. As Executive Director of Albany Guardian Society, Rick Iannello networks with a vast array of organizations and individuals who are making a positive impact in our communities, particularly in the lives of our older citizens. In speaking about the new series, Iannello said, "There are phenomenal and devoted people here in our region whose good work deserves to be showcased on public television. These are 'can do' folks who have rolled up their sleeves and made great things happen. Albany Guardian Society is proud to once again collaborate with WMHT to tell their important stories."

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Meet the Crew

Sharon Wolin
Producer/Writer
Sharon Wolin Productions

Owner of Sharon Wolin Productions, Sharon is an award-winning independent producer, director, writer and broadcast program executive with substantial experience in the development and production of television programming, pilots, documentaries, commercial campaigns and corporate videos. She is also the Producer of WMHT's "The Bottom Line w/ Wally Altes" which airs Mondays at 7:30pm. Among her many production credits are PM Magazine and Carmine's Table, in addition to two WNYT television specials, Now We're Talking and The Great American Heart Test, which were nominated for National Emmys.

Dave Wennberg
Director

As director and editor of It's An Age Thing! David is responsible for the stylized look of the program. With over 10 years of service at WMHT, David also directs and edits The Bottom Line with Wally Altes. He is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University.

Mary Beth Wenger
Host

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