Eye on Health 12-10-2016

This week, Cooper Linton, Nicole Bruno and Scott Fitzgerald discuss mobile health and disaster relief with Crystal Horton, the Health Screening Ministry Coordinator for North Carolina Baptists on Mission (www.Baptistsonmission.org.) Also, the holidays can me difficult for those who are suffering grief after losing a loved one, so Laura Bradbury, a LCSW with Transitions GriefCare shared tips and tools to help make the end of the year less stressful for all involved. You can reach Transitions GriefCare at 919-719-7199.

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Eye on Health 12-03-2016

This week, Cooper Linton, Nicole Bruno and Scott Fitzgerald discuss mobile health and disaster relief with Crystal Horton, the Health Screening Ministry Coordinator for North Carolina Baptists on Mission (www.Baptistsonmission.org.) Also, the holidays can me difficult for those who are suffering grief after losing a loved one, so Laura Bradbury, a LCSW with Transitions GriefCare shared tips and tools to help make the end of the year less stressful for all involved. You can reach Transitions GriefCare at 919-719-7199.

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Eye on Health 11-22-2016

The focus of the show this week was medicare and how confusing it can be. Hosts Cooper Linton (Transitions LifeCare,) Nicole Bruno (Transitions GuidingLights,) and Scott Fitzgerald (WPTF) are joined by the Senior Medical Officer for Alignment Healthcare, Dr. Adam Wolk. They discuss the maze of options as well as the new model of service offered by Alignment Health Care (www.AHCUSA.com.)

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Eye on Health 11-11-2016

Hosts Cooper Linton, Nicole Bruno and Scott Fitzgerald lead a discussion about things that "matter." Rich Gwaltney, Community Engagement Representative from Transitions LifeCare, sheds light on the "The Four Things That Matter,' and will open your eyes to things that are important for you today, as well as at the end of life. Jim Trull is a wealth manager with Keystone Financial Partners as well as Certified Financial Transitionist and shares some important things for families to consider to ensure widows can manage smoothly after their spouse passes on. www.TransitionsLifeCare.org www.GuidingLightsNC.org www.KeystoneFinancialPartners.com

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Eye on Health 11-05-2016

The crew from Eye on Health, Cooper Linton from Transitions LifeCare, Nicole Bruno from Transitions Guiding Lights and Scott Fitzgerald from WPTF host a guest filled show. Julia Adams-Scheurich and Tracy Colvard from The Association of Home and Hospice Care of North Carolina discuss issues facing professional caregivers, family caregivers as well public policy issues that affect us all. They are also joined by Mark Costley of Walker, Lambe, Rhudy, Costley and Gill to discuss ways to navigate through VA benefits.

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Eye on Health 10-29-2016

Scott Fitzgerald works with co-hosts and senior care experts, Cooper Linton (Transitions LifeCare,) and Nicole Bruno (Transitions Guiding Lights) as they explore the world of Assisted Living. First they are joined by Frances Messer, President and CEO NCALA, the North Carolina Assisted Living Association (NCALA.org) to look at the changing landscape of assisted living communities and how the fit into the spectrum of senior care. Ann Marie Cassella owner/operator of Lynn's Care Homes (lynnscarevillage.com) next joins in to talk about a little known secret, and a growing portion of senior care housing operations--family care homes.

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Eye on Health 10-22-2016

Cooper Linton with Transitions Life Care (TransitionsLifeCare.org) and Nicole Bruno with Transitions Guiding Lights (GuidingLightsNC.org) join Scott Fitzgerald from WPTF for discussions on our aging population and how can better serve them. In addition to serving our elderly population the program covers issues related to care giving and how we can support those who take care of the ones we love. They are joined by Kimberley Ladue, Marketing Director for the local PACE program, (NCPACE.org) which helps keep your loved ones out of nursing facilities as long as possible. They also talked with Marcia Jerrell, Executive Director of Sarah Care (SarahCare.com/LakeBooneTrail), an adult day care facility that provides a safe environment for seniors who can be at home most of time, but need assistance during the day.

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