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Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Hear stories of how New Hampshire caregivers make a difficult job, rewarding. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this special edition of New Hampshire Outlook. For millions of Americans, caregiving is a job they take on when they least expect to. Long after children grow up and live on their own -- many adults find themselves back in the care-giving role -- this time with ailing parents or spouses. As the baby-boomer generation ages, many of us will be faced with taking care of loved ones, or perhaps in need of care ourselves. In part one of our series called "Seeing Seniors" we explore some of the challenges, surprises and rewards of caregiving. Producer Phil Vaughn has the story. |
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Care-giving is just one of the many challenges of an aging population. According to 2003 census figures -- nearly 36 million people are now over 65 - that's 12-percent of the population. Here in NH, demographic experts say, the elderly population -- is growing TWICE as fast as the rest of the country -- and services have yet to catch up. Here to talk about issues facing Seniors: Arlene Kershaw, the Director of Senior Services for Easter Seals,NH. Easter Seals is NHPTV's content partner for our Seeing Seniors series and Outreach project. Arlene, welcome. Q In the next few decades -- Baby Boomers will fill the 55-to-74 age group. Their sheer numbers will make them a force to be reckoned with. What are the challenges of our aging population? Q Boomers are often called the SANDWICH generation -- those dealing with their children and aging parents as we just saw in the previous story. What advice would give those looking ahead to those "golden years". Q The Elderly today -- and seniors of Tomorrow-- How do their NEEDS differ? Is their a different MINDSET with the coming generation? |
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Q Even though the numbers of ELDERLY are growing -- in many ways they remain INVISIBLE. Getting people to SEE seniors -- not always easy. What needs to be DONE to serve that community q Most Seniors will tell you they want to REMAIN in their own homes. It's great that people stay at home -- It's NOT great that they're ALONE in their home? What NEEDS to be done as we move from a "Nursing Home Society" to a home=based society? Q Older Americans are living longer and feeling better. The majority rate their health as GOOD or excellent. MEDICAL services are NOT always what they need. *How many people would you say are LIVING behind CLOSED doors, -- fading away? Q The elderly population growing dramatically in the NORTH country. Are their UNIQUE challenges in getting services to those in RURAL areas? Q Clearly there are No "COOKIE-cutter" solution to problems of the ELDERLY. Q We need social policy that addresses the needs of the state's growing ELDERLY. It's not just the GOVERNMENT'S responsibility -- Where do NEIGHBORS and COMMUNITIES come into play. What are their responsibilities? Q SENIORS COUNT: is an Easter Seals Program that look to meet the needs of FRAIL and VULNERABLE seniors. You've called it a " A SOCIAL Movement" what did you MEAN? Q Seniors needing Help in BILL PAYING, Home Maintenance, Socialization and getting food. Where do they go? ARLENE KERSHAW +++ Q What about the lack of POSITIVE images of the ELDERLY in ads and on TV. Is that troubling? q With Growing ECONOMIC clout -- is that likely to change. Will Madison Avenue respond to this huge market? Many of us don't have the luxury of family living close by -- like our grandparents did. which poses challenges. |
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To learn more about our "Seeing Seniors" series you can log on to our website, nhptv.org -- there you'll find a listing of community outreach events that may be taking place in your area. Just a reminder if you'd like to view this program again, you can watch NH Outlook on-line, on-demand. |
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That concludes our program. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. We'll see you next time. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 08/23/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 08:30 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Hear stories of how New Hampshire caregivers make a difficult job, rewarding. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this special edition of New Hampshire Outlook. For millions of Americans, caregiving is a job they take on when they least expect to. Long after children grow up and live on their own many adults find themselves back in the care giving role this time with ailing parents or spouses. As the baby boomer generation ages, many of us will be faced with taking care of loved ones or perhaps in need of care ourselves. In part one of our series called "Seeing Seniors" we explore some of the challenges, surprises and rewards of caregiving. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Shirley Thorne\Caregiver, Velma Harrison\ServiceLink Caregiver Advocate, Phil Vaughn\NH Outlook, Lisa Morris\ServiceLink Director, Dick Pelletier\Caregiver |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 08/23/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 15:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Hear stories of how New Hampshire caregivers make a difficult job, rewarding. Caregiving is just one of the many challenges of an aging population. According to 2003 census figures nearly 36 million people are now over 65 that's 12 percent of the population. Here in NH, demographic experts say, the elderly population is growing twice as fast as the rest of the country and services have yet to catch up. Here to talk about issues facing Seniors: Arlene Kershaw, the Director of Senior Services for Easter Seals, NH. Easter Seals is NHPTV's content partner for our Seeing Seniors series and Outreach project. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Arlene Kershaw\Dir. Senior Services, Easter Seals, NH |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 08/23/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 15:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Hear stories of how New Hampshire caregivers make a difficult job, rewarding. Caregiving is just one of the many challenges of an aging population. According to 2003 census figures nearly 36 million people are now over 65 that's 12 percent of the population. Here in NH, demographic experts say, the elderly population is growing twice as fast as the rest of the country and services have yet to catch up. Here to talk about issues facing Seniors: Arlene Kershaw, the Director of Senior Services for Easter Seals, NH. Easter Seals is NHPTV's content partner for our Seeing Seniors series and Outreach project. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Arlene Kershaw\Dir. Senior Services, Easter Seals, NH |
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