Finer With Age

Finer With Age Title Screen Finer With Age is a half-hour television talk show produced by the Department of Aging and Ohio Government Television. Each month, Director Barbara E. Riley discusses services, benefits, and other topics of interest for older Ohioans and their families. She also meets outstanding Ohioans who exemplify the notion that we do, indeed, get Finer With Age.

The show is broadcast on select cable access and public broadcasting stations throughout the state. Check your local listings or contact your cable provider for air times.

Recent Programs - Click on the title to view that episode.

May 2008 - Long-term Care Planning
Director Riley first talks with Teri R. Alexander, of Alexander Financial Planning, about planning financially for long-term care. Then, she meets Melissa Rumer, a social worker with the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, and Bev Hockman. Bev turned to the area agency on aging when she needed help for her father and has taken advantage of the free personal assessment services they offer. Then, meet Carol Baker, an 84 year old fitness instructor, will guide viewers through basic stretching exercises. Watch it now.
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More information:
Own Your Future Campaign
Area Agencies on Aging - 1-866-243-5678
April 2008 - Elder Abuse
Director Riley welcomes Ramona Williams, who was a victim of financial exploitation. With Ramona is Dave Kessler, who helped Ramona through her experience and offers viewers information on how to prevent, recognize and get help with elder abuse. Then, we meet Betty Pariso, the oldest competitor in the Ms. International competition at The Arnold Sports Festival, the largest fitness celebration in the world, who shares her insights into strength training for people over 50. Watch it now.
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More information:
Area Agencies on Aging - 1-866-243-5678
March 2008 - Severe Spring Weather / Joined Hearts in Giving
Director Riley talks with Bill Vedra, of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, about severe weather preparedness. Then, we travel to the National Weather Service offices in Wilmington to learn more about weather prediction and the public warning system. Finally, the director meets Pastor Dick and Mardelle Barrell, who were recently named a 2008 Joined Hearts in Giving Couple. Watch it now.
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Ohio Department of Public Safety
Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness
National Weather Service
February 2008 - Healthy Heart, Happy Heart / Dating and Relationships / Hospital Discharge
First, Director Riley talks with Dr. Paul Zeeb, of the American Heart Association, about heart health issues, particularly as we age. Then, she chats with three unique seniors about dating in late life, including one who is using the Internet to find companionship. Finally, Jennifer Bitterman, of Ohio KePro, discusses the rights of people on Medicare regarding hospital discharge. Watch it now.
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American Heart Association
Ohio KePro
January 2008 - Older Workers / Weatherizing Your Home
Jim Wing works for CVS Pharmacies in a unique arrangement that allows him to work part of the year in Ohio and winter in Florida, while still working. He shares his experiences as an older worker with Director Riley. Then, the Ohio Consumers' Counsel makes a home visit to help an older resident identify ways he can make his home more energy efficient. Watch it now.
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Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
December 2007 - Flu Vaccinations / Visit a Nursing Home Week
Dr. Alvin Jackson, from the Ohio Department of Health, chats with Director Riley about what we can do to prevent getting the flu. Getting a yearly influenza vaccination remains your best defense. Then, Steve LeMoine, of the Westminster-Thurber Community in central Ohio, tells us why it's important to remember to visit a nursing home during the holiday season. Watch it now.
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More information:
Ohio Department of Health
Visit A Nursing Home Week
November 2007 - Smoking Cessation / Medicare Open Enrollment
You're never too old to quit smoking or using other tobacco products. Ken Slenkovich, Director of Smoking Cessation Services for the Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation, and Dr. Tom Houston, Director of the Ohio Health Nicotine Dependence Program at McConnell Health discuss the benefits of stopping and the different types of smoking cessation programs. Then, Mary Jo Hudson, director of the Ohio Department of Insurance, helps viewers navigate the maze of Medicare open ernrollment. Watch it now.
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More information:
Ohio Tobacco QUIT LINE - 1-800-784-8669
Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation
Ohio Department of Insurance
October 2007 - Voting and Voter Registration
Director Riley chats with Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Bruner who, in addition to being the state's top elections officer, is also a geriatrician. Bruner explains the voter registration process and recent changes to voting processes that may affect older voters. Watch it now.
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Secretary of State
September 2007 - Seniors and Money / Positive Aging
Treasurer Richard Cordray made older Ohioans a focus quickly after taking office. His office and the Ohio Department of Aging have recently introduced Seniors & Money, a free, two-hour workshop about protecting your financial health, including how to avoid identity theft and financial scams. Director Riley chats with Treasurer Cordray about the topic. Then, Connie Wilt shares her love of knowledge and for Ohio as a tour guide at the Ohio Statehouse. Watch it now.
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More information:
Seniors & Money - 1-800-228-1102
Aug. 2007 - Expanded Homestead Exemption / Free College Courses for Seniors
You may recall that on the March program we discussed the Homestead Property Tax Exemption. On this program, Director Riley discusses with State Tax Commissioner Rich Levin and Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith recent changes to the program initated by Governor Strickland's first biennial budget. Now, any homeowner who resides in the home for which they are applying, who is 65 or older or who is totally and permanently disabled is eligible for a partial property tax exemption. Then, we'll meet Tom and Lee Ann Boughman, who take advantage of a state program that allows Ohio residents 60 and older to attend free college courses. Not available for online viewing.
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More information:
Homestead Exemption (including application and list of county auditors) - 1-800-282-1780
Free College Courses for Older Ohioans
Contact your Area Agency on Aging
July 2007 - Geriatricians: Meeting the Need / Positive Aging
Director Riley chats with with Dr. Bill Zafirau, a geriatrician with Summa Health Care in Akron, and Dr. Charles Pool, a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, about the important role geriatricians will play in the future of the state's - and the nation's - health care system and what we can do, both at a policy level and a personal level, to meet the growing need. Then, she gets the tables turned on her by Dene Wagner Pelegrinon a former radio host and recent inductee into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Not available for online viewing.
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June 2007 - Evidence for a Healthier You / Foster Grandparents
Director Riley chats with Stacy Wegley, Hamilton County General Health District, and John Gregory, LifeCare Alliance, about evidence-based strategies for overall health and wellness, as well as chronic disease prevention. Then, we meet three outstanding individuals who volunteer as foster grandparents at Allen Elementary School in Chillicothe. Not available for online viewing.
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More information:
Senior Corps - (740) 594-8499
May 2007 - The PASSPORT Program
Director Riley chats with Jacqi Chamberlin, Director of PSA 3 Area Agency on Aging, Inc., in Lima, and Cindy Farson, Director of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, in Columbus, about the PASSPORT program, which provides medicaid-funded home care for older Ohioans. They also discuss related programs and legislative initiatives. Then, Lois Clewell of Marion shares her experience as a PASSPORT client. Not available for online viewing.
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More information:
Contact your Area Agency on Aging
April 2007 - Exercise: The Best Medicine
Director Riley talks with Dr. Stephen Devor, Associate Professor at the Ohio State University, about the best exercise programs for older people. Dr. Devor also demonstrates his program for resistance training. Also featured are comments from international fitness celebrity Jack LaLanne. Not available for online viewing.
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More information:
Active Aging Festival