TREATMENT FOR EATING DISORDERS FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

GUEST: Tracey Cornella-Carlson, M.D., Medical Director of the Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder Programs at Rogers Memorial Hospital; Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Living with a eating disorder is a lonely place to be, and eating disorders currently have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Yet, only 1 in 10 receives treatment. "If we can see patients early on in their illness," says Dr. Cornella-Carlson, "then we can help them recover more successfully."

On this program, Dr. Cornella-Carlson describes the path toward successful recovery. Because those who suffer from EDs develop irrational thinking, she says, it's important to treat children and adolescents before those thoughts become too entrenched, affecting behavior and creating unhealthy habits. As one young woman said, "As much as you want to believe you're in control of the disease, it controls you if you don't have the right skills to cut it off."

To learn more about treatment of eating disorders and specialized treatment for children and adolescents, contact Rogers Memorial Hospital. Call 800-767-4411 or visit RogersHospital.org.

RED CROSS VOLUNTEER, NANCY YOUNG, RETURNS FROM NEWTOWN: HEAR HER STORY

Guest:  Nancy Young

Nancy Young, long time Red Cross mental health professional volunteer, was deployed to Newtown, Connecticut two weeks after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.  Her assignment: meet with the families whose children died in the tragic shooting on December 14, 2012 and with family members of the adults that were also killed that day. She was to assess the level of support they were receiving and what support they would need as they moved forward with their lives.

One of a select few mental health professionals to be asked to go to Newtown, Nancy shares compelling stories from the families devastated by this unthinkable tragedy.

THE NEFRONS SING YOUR VALENTINE FAVORITES

GUESTS: Bob Dinndorf, Paul Kellerman, Jason Atkins, Dennis Egre  
                                        THE NEFRONS

Whether it's Valentine's Day or not, The NEFRONS make the music the whole world loves to listen to. This male quartet started out as a conversation after a Madison Symphony Chorus rehearsal one evening. Now five years later, the group is stilling singing together and taking their show on the road - performing for groups, at senior centers and for anyone who will give them a stage. While singing is not their day job, it is their joy. You will love listening to them. 

Plus, on this program, you'll find out more about this intriguing group of individuals. Who are they...really?  To contact the NEFRONS, go to http://www.nefrons.com/

PLAN, PROTECT, PRESERVE: TAX TIPS FOR 2012

GUEST: Marshall Mennenga, President, Mennenga Tax & Financial Service

On this program, Marshall Mennenga, highlights what we need to know about managing our 2012 taxes and controlling the financial aspects of our lives.  Preserving wealth, protecting assets, planning for long term care, simplifying estate planning and reducing tax strategies for seniors are all things to consider.

It wasn't long ago that the biggest concern for seniors was dying too soon. Now, it's outliving their money due to medical and long-term expenses. Marshall also describes their new Senior Planning Solutions, a free service that assists seniors in creating a short-term and long-term plan for the unforeseen and predictable events of life.

For more information, call 608-241-5678 or go to www.MTFteam.com.

ADVERSE DRUG EVENTS: A PHARMACIST'S PERSPECTIVE

GUEST:  Alan Lukazewski, Director of Pharmacy at Oakwood Village, Geriatric Pharmacist

Geriatric Pharmacist, Alan Lukazewski, discusses one of the major reasons seniors lose independence - Adverse Drug Events.  While prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications treat and manage illnesses and save and extend lives, there are also potential negative consequences.

Unintended effects of drugs can lead to falls, memory loss, hospitalization, and in extreme cases, death. On this program, Alan Lukazewski describes the risks and how they can be countered.