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Month: June 2010

Don Stockard, Patti Elrod-Hill and Faye Vantreese Talk with Eugeria Radio

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Stockard CompressedDon Stockard started his career as a teacher and a coach after receiving both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Education.  It wasn’t long before Don realized that his personality and talents were well-suited to a career in sales.  Nearly 25 years ago, Don became one of the first to market and sell Long Term Care insurance in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.  Over the course of time, Don discovered that he had a real passion for our country’s service men and women, and wanted to give his own time to help them.  Approximately four years ago, Don went into semi-retirement, and began volunteering his services to assist veterans in navigating the application process for the Improved Pension Benefit, also known as Veterans Aid & Attendance.  Don’s services are free of charge to veterans and their families.  Don can be reached by phone at 1-800-500-9168 ext. 210, or at (972) 267-6735.  He can also be reached via email at d_stockard@sbcglobal.net

Patti Elrod Hill grew up and went to school in South Dakota.  She acknowledges that when people learn she’s from South Dakota, the typical response is “I’ve never met anyone from South Dakota before”!  Fortunately for Patti, her next stop was Hawaii, thanks to a Navy marriage.  After 3 years in Hawaii, she moved again, this time to St. Louis.  While in St. Louis, she discovered a passion for the law, and attended Law School at Washington University.  Upon graduation, and yet another move to the Atlanta area, Pattie took a job with the Veteran’s Administration.  At the VA she developed an interest in serving the elder and disabled population.  Today she is the owner and lead counsel for The Elrod-Hill Law Firm.  She prides herself in being personally involved with every client.  Her firm specializes inElrod Van Treese compressed elder law and veterans benefits planning.  Patti can be reached at (770) 416-0776, or on the web at www.elrod-hillfirm.com.

 Faye Vantreese (right) is a long term care specialist with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.  Prior to her career as a financial advisor, she attended Syracuse University, and graduated with a BS degree in Design.  Beyond her work with Northwestern Mutual, Faye is very involved in the local community.   She is the President of the Kiwanis Club of Decatur.  Faye is also actively involved in the Decatur Business Association, and has served on numerous boards, including Senior Connections and Life Enrichment Senior Services Board.  Faye can be reached at (404) 354-1039, or visit her on the web at www.fayevantreese.nmfn.com.

Carole Larkin and Diane Grainger Chat with Eugeria! Radio

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Larkin, Carole compressedBorn and raised in Rochester, New York, Carole Larkin has gradually worked her way south, through a number of career iterations.  She started her career with the Welfare Department for the State of Ohio.  She later became a Computer Aided Design engineer for HVAC systems in Clean Rooms.  In the early 90s, Carole went to University of North Texas to get her Masters Degree in Applied Gerontology.  Like many others, Carole ended up in the senior services arena through the experience of caring for a family member, in this case, her mother.  Today she is the owner of ThirdAge Services, a geriatric care management consulting firm in Dallas.  She specializes in helping families with Alzheimer’s and related dementias issues.  She can be reached at (214) 649-1392, or visit her on the web at www.thirdageservices.com.  She is also passionate about Puzzles to Remember, a non-profit organization that collects and distributes puzzles for seniors with dementia-related illnesses.  Check out their website at www.puzzlestoremember.com. 

 Grainger, Diane compressedA native of Alabama, Diane Grainger has been a nurse for 30 years.  She spent her early years in the operating room.  About twelve years ago, Diane became aware of a unique program started by Gwinnett Medical Center in 1994.  This program, the Congregational Nurse Program, was designed to promote health and wellness to churches and their surrounding communities.  This concept, started in the Chicago area by Dr. Granger Westberg posited that nurse involvement following a hospital stay would have a positive effect on continuing heath and wellness.  Though she continue in her role at Gwinnett Medical Center, it was an idea that was tugging at her heart.  About ten years ago, Lawrenceville First Baptist Church created a position for a congregational nurse.  Diane applied, got the job, and has been there ever since.  She loves the program, and sees her position as much more than a job – she sees it as a calling.  Diane can be reached at (770) 963-5121, via email at diane@lawrencevillefbc.org, or on the web at www.lawrencevillefbc.org.  For more information on Gwinnett Medical Center’s congregational nurse program, click here.

Eugeria! Radio Talks with Mary Lea Quinn and Jeff Young

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Mary Lea Quinn and Jeff Young compressedMary Lea Quinn’s best friend is about to turn 70!  Having a natural affinity for seniors, many of her friends over the years have been just a few years old than her.  Educated at Auburn University, and then University of Denver, Mary Lea holds both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Social Work.  She is currently the Director of Community Relations for SarahCare Adult Day Care Centers.  She is also the founder of the Atlanta chapter of the National Aging in Place Council (www.ageinplace.org).  Mary Lea can be reached at (770) 476-8400.  Visit SarahCare on the web at www.sarahcare.com. 

Before Jeff Young worked with senior adults, he worked with animals.  In fact, that’s how he developed his passion for seniors – by sharing a common interest in canaries with a senior.  After semi-retirement from the pet business, Jeff was approached by a friend to simply provide maintenance services at a skilled nursing community.  The next thing you know, Jeff is the Admissions Director for Briarcliff Haven, a 165 bed skilled nursing facility and subacute rehab center.  To contact Jeff, or arrange a tour, call (404) 875-6456.  Briarcliff Haven is also on the web at www.briarcliffhaven.com.

Back by Popular Demand! AIDS in the Senior Community

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We at Eugeria! Radio understand this is an extremely sensitive topic.  We want our listeners to know that we are interested in education and awareness.  To that end, we want as many people as possible to hear this podcast.  At the same time, though not explicit, please be advised that this podcast covers topics that may be uncomfortable to some listeners.  Please send us your thoughts and/or questions.  We are anxious to have an extended discussion on this subject.  Thanks!

Monroe Spencer, KyleKyle Monroe-Spencer is the Director of HIV Prevention for AIDGwinnett, a non-profit organization providing supportive services and prevention education to AIDS victims and their support network.  After receiving a BS degree in Community Health in college, Kyle moved from Ohio to San Francisco.  She then joined the Peace Corps and spent a number of years in Jamaica, initially involved in general health counseling, and then becoming very interested in HIV prevention.  In 1996, Kyle moved to Atlanta to continue her work in AIDS education and prevention.  Kyle tells us that an astonishing 28% of the new AIDS cases are in adults over age 55.  Further, she notes that “most seniors believe this is a disease for the younger generation.”   Her best advice is to become educated and take the simple measures to prevent the disease.  Kyle can be reached at 678-990-6430, or visit their website at www.AIDGwinnett.org.

Noble, AdrienneAdrienne Noble is the Information and Referral Specialist for Gwinnett County Senior Services.  Originally from New York, Adrienne has become a vital force in her community by immersing herself in opportunities to serve the area’s seniors.  From directing residents to County service locations, to assisting them in availing themselves of Gwinnett County’s senior services, to helping families think through the impact of an aging loved one that can no longer stay safe alone, Adrienne’s role is to provide answers!  One of her roles is sitting on the Senior Issues Task Force.  The topic of AIDS in the senior community is one of two key issues identified by this task force, and one in which Adrienne is particularly interestsed.   Adrienne can be reached at (678) 377-4150, or via email at adrienne.noble@gwinnettcounty.com.  Find about more about the services available to seniors through Gwinnett County at their website: www.gwinnettcounty.com.