Segment 1: April is Earth Month
In this first segment, Jackie Scott, host and DCRS director, kicks off April by honoring Earth Month. She is joined by Tim Lattimer, community sustainability administrator with the Howard County Office of Community Sustainability to talk about the County’s Climate Forward Initiative this Earth Month. The two discuss the impact and of reality climate change. Tune in for ways that we can stay aware and make a difference.
Segment 2: National Healthcare Decision Day
Second, host Jackie Scott speaks with Allyson Stanton, a licensed Medical Social Worker and Geriatric Care Manager who partners with our Office of Aging and Independence. The two focus on the importance of National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16. It exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and provide information about the importance of advance care planning.
Key topics:
Topic #1 - Welcome from Jackie Scott [1:00]
Topic #2 - Guest introduction [2:45]
Topic #3 - Tim Lattimer and the Howard County Office of Community Sustainability [4:25]
Topic #4 - What is the daily impact on climate change? [7:30]
Topic #5 - How can we care for those who are affected? [14:30]
Topic #6 - Understanding the reality of climate change [19:30]
Topic #7 - Upcoming green initiatives [22:00]
PSA - Senior Medicare Patrol [25:30]
Topic #8 - Segment 2 [26:00]
Topic #9 - What is National Healthcare Decisions Day, and why does it exist? [27:20]
Topic #10 - What do healthcare decisions look like? [32:00]
Topic #11 - What is the value of making healthcare decisions? [34:00]
Topic #12 - Resources available for lifecare planning [35:30]
Resources:
Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS)
You CAN Make a Difference - Live Green Howard County
Geriatric Care Management & Aging Life Care Columbia, MD | Allyson Stanton Aging Solutions
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