Senior Moment
A half-hour program for and about seniors, hosted by Joanne Rideout.
on air: 2nd Tuesdays from 9:30-10:00am, on KMUN and KTCB.
Joanne also hosts The Ship Report, weekdays, 8:49-8:59am, on KMUN & KTCB.
Joanne is Coast Community Radio’s General Manager. She is also a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in a variety of national publications. Her radio stories have aired on NPR and the Northwest News Network and other regional outlets.
Before moving to the North Coast, Joanne lived for many years in the desert Southwest on the Navajo and Hopi Reservations, where she was the editor of the Hopi Tribe’s newspaper, Tutuveni, and covered tribal issues for regional publications and the Associated Press.
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| On this month's Senior Moment, Joanne Rideout talks about eldercare options with Suzanne Bjaranson from Northwest Senior and Disability Service, and Doug Sheaffer from the Olympic Area Agency on Aging. | |
03/13/2018 |
| Host Joanne Rideout and co-hosts Susan Bjaranson from NW Senior and Disability Services and Doug Sheaffer from the Olympic Area Agency on Aging talk about programs in Oregon and Washington to aid the Elderly and cargivers. | |
02/13/2018 |
| On A Senior Moment, join host Joanne Rideout and guests for a discussion on home caregivers. | |
01/16/2018 |
| On this month's Senior Moment, host Joanne Rideout talks with Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services, and Doug Sheaffer with the Olympic Area Agency on Aging. Their topic this month is Medicare enrollment - particularly Medicare Part D. The enrollment period begins this month. | |
10/12/2017 |
| Host Joanne Rideout talks about senior fall prevention with Doug Sheaffer from the Olympic Area Agency on Aging, and Michelle Lewis with Northwest Senior and Disability Services. | |
09/12/2017 |
| In this archive episode of A Senior Moment, Joanne Rideout talks with guests Michelle Lewis and Doug Sheaffer about after care for patients who leave the hospital and are suddenly on their own at home. | |
08/09/2017 |
| Joanne and her guests talk about options in "discharge planning,". For seniors, this can include going home, arranging for in home care, or going to an assisted living facility of some kind. Guests: Doug Sheaffer, Olympic Area on Aging; Susan Dirschel, Nurse, Providence Seaside Hospital; Allison Whisenhunt, Social Worker, Providence Seaside Hospital. | |
08/08/2017 |
| An encore presentation: Hosts Joanne Rideout, Doug Schaeffer are joined by Michelle Rogers, from Clatsop Health and Rehabilitation, and Liz Rasmussen, Clatsop Retirement Village to discuss ways to keep communications open with elders who are having difficulty themselves communicating. | |
07/11/2017 |
| Joanne Rideout, Michelle Lewis, North West Seniors and Disabilities Services, and Doug Schaeffer, Olympia Area Agency on Aging discuss family caregiver support, ideas and resources. | |
06/13/2017 |
| An encore presentation: Host Joanne Rideout and guests Doug Schaeffer, Olympia Area Agency on Aging and Tawni Massey, NW Senior and Disability Services talk about long term care options for seniors and people of all ages who may need assistance. | |
05/09/2017 |
| Joanne Rideout talks with Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior Services, and Brett Ralston, Columbia Memorial Hospital about heart health. | |
04/11/2017 |
| An encore broadcast: Ziare Flores Delgado talks about the benefits and opportunities in Senior volunteering. | |
03/14/2017 |
| Joanne and her guests talk about options in "discharge planning,". For seniors, this can include going home, arranging for in home care, or going to an assisted living facility of some kind. Guests: Doug Sheaffer, Olympic Area on Aging; Susan Dirschel, Nurse, Providence Seaside Hospital; Allison Whisenhunt, Social Worker, Providence Seaside Hospital. | |
02/28/2017 |
| Host Joanne Rideout and guests Doug Schaeffer, Olympia Area Agency on Aging and Tawni Massey, NW Senior and Disability Services talk about long term care options for seniors and people of all ages who may need assistance. | |
01/24/2017 |
| An encore discussion with Steve Hawkes of Adult Protective Services. | |
12/27/2016 |
| Guests Doug Sheaffer, Olympic Area Agency on Aging, and Tiffany Brown, Clatsop County Emergency Manager join host Joanne Ride out to discuss disaster prep for seniors. | |
11/22/2016 |
| We'll hear about the upcoming open enrollment period for Medicare Part D | |
10/25/2016 |
| Ziare Flores Delgado talks about the benefits and opportunities in Senior volunteering | |
09/27/2016 |
| Seniors on the Move! Rex and Nancy Anderson, Alan Batchelder and Leslie Morgan talk about travel for seniors and the Conference on Extraordinary Living, September 9th. | |
08/23/2016 |
| Sara Glorian, senior attorney for the NW Justice Project discusses Senior legal issues. | |
06/14/2016 |
| Steve Hawkes from Adult Protective Services is today's guest. | |
05/10/2016 |
| Encore discussion: Kathleen Morgain and co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging with special guest David Berger, Deputy State LTC Ombudsman. Kathleen and her guests discuss the role of an ombudsman in short and long term care situations. | |
04/12/2016 |
| Host Joanne Rideout is joined by Michelle Lewis and Lynn Perkins from Northwest Senior and Disabilities Services to talk about Medicaid eligibility and programs--how to qualify and how to access. | |
03/08/2016 |
| Host Joanne Rideout and Doug Schaeffer from the Olympia Area Agency on Aging are joined by Michelle Rogers, from Clatsop Health and Rehabilitation, and Liz Rasmussen, Clatsop Retirement Village to discuss ways to keep communications open with elders who are having difficulty themselves communicating. | |
02/09/2016 |
| Host/Joanne RideoutMichelle Lewis of NW Senior and Disability Services; Doug Schaeffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging.We’ll hear about resources available to seniors in NW Oregon and SW Washington. | |
01/12/2016 |
| Host/Joanne RideoutJoanne and co-hosts Michelle Lewis and Doug Sheaffer discuss ways to improve communication with elders and loved ones with dementia. | |
12/15/2015 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout Encore: Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging discuss how to hire home health care.November is National Caregivers Month | |
11/17/2015 |
| Senior Moment/Kathleen Morgain. Co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging with special guest David Berger, Deputy State LTC Ombudsman. Kathleen and her guests discuss the role of an ombudsman in short and long term care situations. | |
09/15/2015 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Encore: Co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging with special guest Michelle Kimball of The Northwest Gatekeeper program. How neighbors and service people can determine if a Senior may need assistance, by observing outside the home. | |
08/18/2015 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging.Guest: Melissa Johnston, Northwest Senior and Disability Services, Program Manager. An encore presentation: Programs You May Not Know About | |
08/18/2015 |
| Host: Joanne Rideout Reprise from February 2015. Resources for keeping Seniors independent and in their homes. | |
07/21/2015 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging discussing alternative living situations for Seniors. | |
03/17/2015 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Caregiving and remaining independent, wtih co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging | |
12/24/2014 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Disaster preparation for Seniors, with co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging | |
12/16/2014 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Topic: Medicare open enrollment, with co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging | |
11/18/2014 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging with special guest Michelle Kimball of The Northwest Gatekeeper program. How neighbors and service people can determine if a Senior may need assistance, by observing outside the home. | |
09/16/2014 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging | |
08/19/2014 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging discussing residential assisted living options for Seniors. An encore presentation. | |
07/15/2014 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Steve Hawks, of Northwest Senior and Disability Services, talks about the issue of Elder Mistreatment. Help is available with local resources. Plus: the latest from show regulars Michelle Lewis of NW Senior and Disability Services and Dough Scheaffer of the Olyumpic Area Agency on Aging. | |
06/17/2014 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging discussing residential assisted living options for Seniors. | |
05/20/2014 |
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04/15/2014 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout./Michelle Lewis and Doug Schaffer. Special guests Larry Miller of the Astoria Senior Center and Candy Fink, Supervisor for Coastal Community Action in Washington's Pacific County. Opportunities and services directed toward seniors in our region. | |
03/18/2014 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Guests: Michelle Lewis and Doug Schaffer discuss better communications with Seniors and others who may have issues such as dementia, hearing loss or stroke | |
02/18/2014 |
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01/21/2014 |
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12/17/2013 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging discuss caring for family members at home and some services available for caregivers. | |
11/19/2013 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging discuss Medicare Part D enrollment. The enrollment period starts October 15th and runs through December 7th. | |
10/15/2013 |
| Senior Moment/Kathleen Morgain. Co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging discuss the new health insurance marketplaces in Oregon and Washington, also the Medicare open enrollment period. Online resources: wahbexchange.org, wahealthplanfinder.org, coveroregon.com Cover Oregon: 855-268-3767, Washington Health Exchange Information: 855-923-4633. | |
09/17/2013 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Co-hosts Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging discuss long term care options from aging in place to skilled nursing care. | |
07/16/2013 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. An encore presentation. Guests Michelle Lewis and Doug Scheaffer discussing emergency and disaster planning for seniors. | |
06/18/2013 |
| Senior Moment/Joanne Rideout. Guests Michelle Lewis of NW Senior and Disability Services and Doug Scheaffer of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging. Senior services available through Adult Protective Services. Why a durable power of attorney can be helpful, and where to file your copies. | |
05/21/2013 |
