Ohio Department of Aging Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 3, 2009

"Finer With Age" Offers Trio of Winter Topics
Gift Ideas, Flu Safety and Winter Getaways Highlight December Episode

COLUMBUS - The December episode of "Finer With Age," the Ohio Department of Aging's monthly television talk show for older adults and their caregivers, offers a trio of wintertime topics that will inform and entertain. Experts chat with show host and director of the department, Barbara E. Riley, about gadgets that make great gifts, flu safety and winter getaways close to home.

First, Director Riley meets Phil Pikelny, from the Columbus Dispatch, who shows off some of the hottest gadgets on the market this year for gift giving and getting. Then, Barbara Bradley, from the Ohio Department of Health, discusses H1N1 and the seasonal flu and how to best prevent both. Finally, Alicia Reece, the Assistant State Tourism Director, returns to share interesting destinations and things to do this winter that are close to home.

"Finer With Age" is produced monthly by the Ohio Department of Aging, through a partnership with Ohio Government Television. 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. Viewers also may watch current and recent episodes on the program's Web site, FinerWithAge.com.

About ODA

The Ohio Department of Aging provides leadership for the delivery of services and supports that improve and promote quality of life and personal choice for older Ohioans, adults with disabilities, their families and their caregivers. Working with 12 area agencies on aging and other community partners, the department offers home- and community-based Medicaid waiver programs such as PASSPORT, the long-term care ombudsman program, the Golden Buckeye Card and more. Visit www.aging.ohio.gov.