ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH AT UW SEEKS ANSWERS

Guests:   Dr. Piero Antuono, Professor of Neurology and Biophysics, Medical College of Wisconsin - Co-Leader of the Clinical Core at WADRC;  Carol Hutchinson, Outreach Specialist

The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, located at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is funded by the National Institute on Aging and the National Institutes of Health. The WADRC is one of only 30 federally-funded Alzheimer's research centers in the country that is working individually and collaboratively to find answers that will lead to improved diagnosis and care for patients while, at the same time, focusing on finding a way to cure and possibly prevent Alzheimer's disease.

On this program, you will learn more about the WADRC, the research they are conducting, and the impact Alzheimer's disease is having on families, caregivers and our nation's health care system.

On Thursday, November 21 at Monona Terrace, the annual Wisconsin ADRC November Lecture, Aging Strong: Reducing Your Risk of Alzheimer's, will be held. This is a free community event with a Resource Fair beginning at 5:00 p.m. with presentations at 6:00 p.m. by leading researchers who will share the latest information on what they have learned and you need to know about Alzheimer's Disease.

For more information, go to www.adrc.wisc.edu or call (608) 263-2582.

THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT FROM AN INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL'S PERSPECTIVE

Guest:  Scott Wieland, Employee Benefits Specialist, Midwest Financial Group

On this program, Scott Wieland, an insurance agent who has completed extensive training on the Affordable Care Act, shares his professional perspective and expertise.  Learn what professional guidance he gives to individuals and businesses as they assess their options for health insurance in this new era of health reform.

STUNG BY "B"s: HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND SURVIVE VENOMOUS BEHAVIORS

Guests:  Theresa Drinka, PhD, MSSW, LCSW and Jeni Synnes, MSSW, LCSW

Clinical social workers Theresa Drinka and Jeni Synnes take us inside their new book, Stung by "B"'s, which describes the manipulative and patterned behaviors of habitual bullies - co-workers, friends, family members who can subtly and repeatedly "sting us" and make us feel crazy.  Learning to identify these behaviors is the first step to separating from these toxic behaviors.

On this program you will learn about the Antisocial Personality Disorder; the Narcissistic Personality Disorder; the Borderline Personality Disorder, and the Histrionic Personality Disorder - and what you can do to respond to them.

For more information, go to www.StungbyBs.com.

GHC'S BETTER TOGETHER PROJECT

Guests:  Kevin Hayden, CEO and Al Wearing, Chief Insurance Services Officer, Group Health Cooperative -South Central Wisconsin

On this program, Kevin Hayden and Al Wearing describe GHC's "Better Together" Project which promotes health insurance and health care working together to better the health of the community.  Group Health Cooperative is one of the insurance providers offering insurance plans for individuals, families and small businesses on Wisconsin's Marketplace under the Affordable Care Act.  More information is available on www.GHCbettertogether.com.

 For information on all plans available through Wisconsin's Marketplace and the provisions of the Affordable Care Act, go to www.healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596.

LEARN HEALTH LITERACY AT THE LITERACY NETWORK

Guests:   Beth Gaytan, Senior Director of English Language Instruction and her student, Laura

Beth Gaytan, Senior Director of English Language Instruction at the Literacy Network and her student, Laura, highlight how adults who have not accessed the health care system learn to do so confidently and appropriately thanks to "English for a Healthy Life" - one of many bridge-building courses taught at the Literacy Network.

For information on all the Literacy Network's classes and programs to improve adult literacy in Dane County, go to litnetwork.org or call 244-3911.

DISCOVER THE JOY OF SCIENCE AT THE WISCONSIN INSTITUTES FOR DISCOVERY

Guest:  Laura Heisler, Ph.D., Director of Programming, WARF, and the Institutes for Discovery's Town Center

On this program, Dr. Laura Heisler explores the wonders of science that visitors of all ages experienced at the recent third annual Wisconsin Science Festival which was held at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery and other sites around the state.  

Community education programs for children and all ages are held throughout the year at the Town Center of the Institutes for Discovery.  For more information and a schedule of programs and events, go to www.discovery.wisc.edu or call 608-316-4300.

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.