ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, HEALTH REFORM, AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT

Guests:  Rob Gundermann, Pubic Policy Director and Danielle Thai, Family Education Coordinator - Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin
Alzheimer's Disease is an epidemic. It is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the only one where there is no path to prevent or cure it.  Early diagnosis, however, can make a significant difference in managing the symptoms of the disease and providing a better quality of life for those diagnosed and their caregivers.

On this program, our guests discuss how benefits in the Affordable Care Act can help those diagnosed with cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's Disease.  They also present programs and services available through the Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin to assist people with legal, financial, and daily living challenges.  You will learn what help is available now to people who ask the all too common question, "How do we deal with this?

More information is available at www.alzwisc.org or by calling 608-232-3400.

JEFFREY SIEGEL PRESENTS KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS

Guest:  Jeffrey Siegel, internationally-acclaimed concert pianist 


On this program, concert pianist Jeffrey Siegel, creator of "Keyboard Conversations," describes these unique concerts with lively commentary.  Prior to each work he prefaces the full performance with personal information about the composer and illustrates a few musical themes in the composition. You'll hear how he combines the music with storytelling in excerpts from Schubert's life and music and the poignant story behind Beethoven's famous "Fur Elise."

Jeffrey Siegel will celebrate his 26th year performing in Madison on Tuesday, September 24, in Mills Hall at UW-Madison with a tribute to "The Glory of Beethoven." The program begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or contact the Union Theater Box Office, 608-262-2201.

JEFF SKILES, CO-PILOT, "MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON," BANKS ON TEAMWORK

GUESTS: Jeff Skiles, Co-Pilot "Miracle on the Hudson,"

       Daryll Lund, President & CEO, Community Bankers of Wisconsin

Jeff Skiles, co-pilot of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, takes us back to the harrowing emergency landing on the Hudson River in January 2009 and describes how meticulous training, teamwork and communications all came together after birds crashed into the engines of the Airbus and all power was lost.  Jeff Skiles shared lessons from the "Miracle on the Hudson" recently at the Community Bankers of Wisconsin's Annual Conference.

Daryll Lund, President & CEO of the Community Bankers of Wisconsin joins Jeff on this program and describes how Jeff's message represents the values and philosophy of community banks. There are currently 250 locally-owned, independent community banks in Wisconsin.  Over 50% of the community banks in Wisconsin have been in business over 100 years.

UPDATE ON THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

GUESTS:  Michael Bare, Research and Program Coordinator, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute;  Sara Finger, Executive Director, Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health

On this program you will learn the latest details on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and how to prepare for the Wisconsin Marketplace/Exchange that goes into effect January 1, 2014. Enrollment in any of the Marketplace's private health insurance plans begins October 1st.  Although not required to offer health insurance to their employees, small businesses (those under 50 employees) will also have the opportunity to enroll in SHOP - the Small Business Health Insurance Option Program.

Four key facts to know about the Affordable Care Act:
(1) All insurance plans will have to cover doctor visits, hospitalizations, maternity care, emergency room care, and prescriptions.
(2) You might be able to get financial help to pay for a health insurance plan.
(3) If you have a pre-existing condition, insurance plans cannot deny you coverage.
(4) All insurance plans will have to show the costs and what is covered in simple language with no fine print.

Go to www.healthcare.gov for a complete overview of the Affordable Care Act, to have your questions answered, and to set up an online account.

A CONVERSATION WITH BETTSEY BARHORST

Guest:  Bettsey Barhorst, retiring President of Madison College

After nine years serving as President of Madison College, Bettsey Barhorst is retiring but continuing as President Emeritus through the fall semester.  On this program Bettsey discusses the significant accomplishments that occurred under her leadership, the challenges she confronted and the role of Madison College in the future of education.  She also discusses her philosophy of education and the importance of broadening educational opportunities for all people for economic and personal growth.

ORAL HEALTH: A WINDOW TO OVERALL HEALTH

Guest: Russell Grimm, D.D.S., Associated Dentists, Madison, Wisconsin

Dental disease is the most common infectious disease in the world. It is also transmissible from one person to another. The good news is that dental disease can be prevented or controlled in just about every person.

On this program, Dr. Russell Grimm describes the two main kids of dental disease: tooth decay and periodontal or gum disease which are caused by two different groups of bacteria. He covers the steps necessary to maintain good oral health in children - a more vulnerable period to develop dental disease, the power of fluoride, the effects of medication, the impact of our immune system, and the role of dental health in our overall physical condition.  Plus, advanced procedures and new technologies are helping make healthy mouths and beautiful smiles more easily achievable.

Associated Dentists has served the Madison-area community for over 50 years and will be moving their offices to new facilities on the corner of Whitney Way and University Avenue in Madison this September.

LIVE UNTIL YOU DIE: QUALITY CARE THROUGH THE END OF LIFE

Guest: Lynne Myers, President and CEO, Agrace HospiceCare 

On this program, Lynne Myers discusses Agrace HospiceCare's growing dedication to providing comprehensive, compassionate care to people and their families at any stage of serious illness. She describes the difference between palliative care and hospice care and how people can maintain control of their quality of life, the care they wish to receive, their pain and symptom management and the opportunity to move into hospice care if and when their illness warrants it.

Lynne also highlights the role of Hospice within the Affordable Care Act and the importance of having Advance Directives in place to make sure your wishes are honored.

Agrace HospiceCare is celebrating it's 35th anniversary this year as a community nonprofit hospice facility and recently expanded services into Sauk, Columbia and Iowa counties to meet the needs of the underserved.

AT THE HEART OF YOUR HEALTH

GUEST:  Annie Kelly, MD, Director of Outpatient Services, Dept. of Cardiology, UW Health

On this program, Dr. Annie Kelly introduces us to the new same day access to cardiology clinic at UW Health and the advanced hypertension clinic, a multidisciplinary clinic that brings multiple subspecialists - cardiology, nephrology, endocrine, and vascular surgery - to the patient.

Heart disease is still the number one killer of women and men, but the delivery of care is changing to be more patient-centered and encouraging more patient involvement.  Many heart conditions can be managed successfully by following a Mediterranean-style diet, exercising at least 150 minutes a week and reducing stress through such methods as mindfulness meditation.  These lifestyle behaviors may reduce the need for many medications.

Dr. Kelly recommends the smartphone app, myfitnesspal.com, to help patients to keep track of what they are eating and learn how to mindfully eat.

MEET THE NEW DIRECTOR OF THE MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

GUEST:   Deborah Gilpin, Executive Director, Madison Children's Museum

After 30 years as a museum executive in Boston and Phoenix, Deborah Gilpin has returned home to Wisconsin.  The new Executive Director of the Madison Children's Museum was born and raised in McFarland and graduated from UW-Madison.  While in Phoenix, she helped create and launch the children's museum.  Parents Magazine named it one of America's top ten children's museums (an honor also held by the Madison Children's Museum.  She also served on the Phoenix Mayor's Creative Sector Task Force.

On this program, Deborah shares the important role the Madison Children's Museum plays in the development of young people's curiosity, creativity and joy of learning.   She also describes the latest exhibits - the Urb Garden and the Oscillaser which shows off wave patterns produced by sound frequencies and volumes. Visitors are invited to try it out!

Founded in 1980, the Madison Children's Museum is celebrating its third birthday this August in their Hamilton Street home.  Adults are invited to enjoy the Madison Children's Museum on Saturday evening, August 24, at their annual Wonder Ball: Connecting the Dots.

Find details on www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org, or call 608-256-6445.

WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS

GUEST:  Neil Binkley, MD, UW Health Osteoporosis Clinic

Osteoporosis is a disease which refers to bones that have become weaker and can lead to fractures, particularly in later years.  On this program, Dr. Neil Binkley, a founder of the UW Osteoporosis Clinical Center and the Osteoporosis Clinical Research Program highlights what we know about osteoporosis, and what we can do to prevent and treat it.  Did you know that approximately 70% of a person's peak bone mass is due to inheritance?

Osteoporosis prevention begins in our youth which makes this an important program for all ages.

More information about osteoporosis can be found at www.iof.org, or www.nof.org.