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All About Change


1 Jay Ruderman - How to Find Your Fight & Drive Social Change 32:17
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Jay is more than just the host of All About Change podcast. He is a lawyer and international activist, who has focused his life’s work on seeking social justice by advocating for the rights of people with disabilities worldwide. On the special episode of All About Change, Mijon Zulu, the managing producer of the "All About Change" podcast, is taking over hosting duties to interview Jay Ruderman about his new book, his activist journey, and why activism is even more important today. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (02:38) How does one choose a cause to go after? (03:33) Jay’s path to activism (07:50) Practical steps a new activist can take (09:24) Confrontation vs trolling (17:36) Learning from activists operating in different sectors (19:20) Resilience in activism (22:24) Reflections on Find Your Fight and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…
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A conversation about services for aging adults in NE Michigan: Medicare, Medicaid, scams/fraud/reporting and the many services available from Region 9 Area Agency on Aging.
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A conversation about services for aging adults in NE Michigan: Medicare, Medicaid, scams/fraud/reporting and the many services available from Region 9 Area Agency on Aging.
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1 Preventing Healthcare Fraud with host Kitty Glomski 5:51
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Podcast Host Kitty Glomski discusses Medicare fraud and how you can Detect - Prevent - Report it to the MMAP network.

1 "Help I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up" PERS Devices with Jenna Lindholm 12:25
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Jenna Lindholm talks about PERS devices (Personal Emergency Response Systems), how they work, and how to acquire one as a safety device for older adults and persons with dementia.

1 Lorelei King - Discusses the MI Senior Advocacy Council 20:59
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Lorelei King describes her involvement in the legislative process, the Michigan Senior Advocacy Council, and advocating for funding, resources and services for older adults residing in Region 9's rural service area.

1 What's New in 2024 with Jennifer Page, MMAP Executive Director 18:02
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MMAP, now known as the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program, is available throughout Michigan and provides free, unbiased information about Medicare options. In this episode, MMAP Executive Director Jennifer Page talks about the many promotions to be conducted in 2024. Anyone seeking Medicare assistance can call the 800-803-7174 to receive a call back from a MMAP counselor.…
New Director Kristen Weber and Brooke Mainville discuss brain health and the services available through the Alzheimer's Association.

1 VA Benefits Officer Bill Stypick - Veterans and Medicare 13:01
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Alpena County VA Benefits Officer, Bill Stypick, discusses what veterans need to know when starting Medicare and answers the question, "Do I need Medicare Part A Hospital and Part B Medical?"

1 Kelly Robinette talks about the Benefits of Chocolate! 13:47
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Kelly Robinette discusses the history of chocolate, benefits of chocolate and fun facts of America's favorite treat!

1 Kelly Robinette talks about "Fall" Prevention 21:21
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Master trainers Kelly Robinette and Brooke Mainville discuss the benefits of the evidence-based program A Matter of Balance that will be offered in January.

1 MMAP Counselor Shelly Olree talks about current Scams 16:35
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MMAP Counselor Shelly Olree discusses situations where she's helped clients in Montmorency County with scams and fraud. Shelly works through the five clinics with Thunder Bay Health Centers.

1 Rati Sijiye hosts a podcast interview for the statewide MMAP Conference 17:03
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MMAP SMP Director Rati Sijiye trys out the podcasting experience and interviews podcast host Kitty Glomski for an episode of Let's Talk About Aging specially produced for the Statewide Conference.

1 Kevin Lozo, Disabilities Network - Options Counseling 22:29
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Kevin Lozo from the Traverse City office of the Michigan Disabilities Network describes options counseling to assist persons with disabilities navigate systems and find adaptive technology. This free service is available in all 83 counties of Michigan.

1 Kinship Care w/Annie Hepburn, Alpena Senior Citizens Center 15:54
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Annie Hepburn, Director of the Alpena Senior Citizens Council, discusses the Region 9 Kinship Program that provides monies - up to $600/year (in two $300 grants) per/child to assist grandparents (or other relatives) raising a grandchild. The program and application process can be accessed by contacting the local senior center aka Council or Commission on Aging. The Kinship Program provides funds for clothing, activities (sports, music, field trips and more) that a grandparent/relative might not otherwise be able to provide for a child 18 or younger.…

1 Difference between Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Homes w/Ombudsman Maija Aikens 15:48
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Ombudsman Maija Aikens discusses the differences between Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Homes, the differences in who they serve, licensing/size of home, the services provided, and provides tips on how to select a home for a family member.

1 MMAP Inc. Ex Dir Jennifer Page discusses Volunteering with MMAP 24:39
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MMAP Executive Director Jennifer Page discusses the upcoming statewide campaign to recruit volunteers to take training and counsel Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries in local communities. She describes the support network that includes local, regional, state and Medicare. She encourages beneficiaries to seek out their local MMAP counselor for a free, unbiased insurance/benefits review - this is particularly important as the Covid public health emergency ends. MMAP, Inc. supports a Michigan-wide toll-free number for beneficiaries to call: 800-803-7174.…

1 Veterans Service Officer Bill Stypick talks about restoring VA benefits to veterans that received an Administrative Discharge (Feb, 2023) 17:26
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Bill Stypick, Alpena County Veterans Service Officer describes the military's efforts to reinstate benefits denied for decades to veterans that were discharged due to pregnancy, Covid shot refusal, LBGTQ under Don't Ask, Don't Tell and other reasons. Legal assistance through the Veterans Consortium is also available on a pro bono basis but may not be needed under the recent outreach efforts of local county VA offices. Bill says that identifying veterans that may be due benefits is the biggest challenge.…
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