Montgomery Community Media

Adult Protective Services Supervisor (APS), Julia McGlamary, LCSW-C provides tips to avoid financial scams and where to find help if you are a victim.

On this Senior Moment Update, Ruth Kershner, LCSW-C and Long Term Care Ombudsman discusses the changes that can happen as you age. For a variety of reasons, these changes can cause long time behaviors and habits to easily turn into a problem. You need to pay attention to what you or a loved one is […]

April is Volunteer Month. Eileen Bennett gives contact information for the Montgomery County Volunteer Center and for the Montgomery County Ombudsman Program. Come join us and volunteer. https://youtu.be/-KMsMwAjsaA To contact the Volunteer Center Call 240-777-2600 To contact the Montgomery County Ombudsman Program Call 240-777-3369

On this episode of Connecting Our Community, host Pat Shoemaker is joined by Robin Williams Evans. Robin is the author of Living a Happy Life with a Special Needs Child. Robin discusses her story and shares how she and her husband have grown to appreciate how their situation has enriched their lives. Robin’s book gives […]

Projections are that roughly 25 percent of the population will be in the senior category by the year 2030. The Maryland Department of Aging has been looking at ways to help seniors stay independent, out of institutions longer and to “age in place.”  A new pilot program has started for those over 65 that could help […]

On this episode of Dialagondo Con La Policia del Condado de Montgomery, host Blanca Kling is joined by Montgomery County Police Community Services Officer, Michael Prather. Officer Prather has been awarded by the City of Rockville and been a well known and loved member of the community for a very long time. On the second half […]

The Gentle Yogi comes back for part II. Yoga CAN be done by everyone, even those with physical limitations or seniors. Cheryl Kravitz, the Gentle Yogi, joins Pat Shoemaker for this 2nd episode on some gentle yoga moves. Watch the first episode: “Connecting Our Community: Yoga for Seniors with Cheryl Kravitz”  

To drive or not to drive… that is the big question that faces many seniors and their families. On this episode of Connecting Our Community host Pat Shoemaker discusses some options with guests Shawn Brennan, the Mobility Manager with Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services and Denise Isreal from the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. Smartrip card for […]

Meet Jenn Lynn, Executive Director of Upcounty Community Resources(UCR). Learn all about their wonderful programs that include Respite to Art and the fabulous rock band. UCR has something for everyone. Hear their story.

On this episode of Connecting Our Community host Pat Shoemaker is joined by guests, Marcia Pruzan and Lylie Fisher. Marcia Pruzan is a Senior Fellow in the office of Aging and Disability Services. Marcia is working with the Age-Friendly program which is being incorporated into Montgomery County. https://youtu.be/Sh0qKoeBPds Lylie Fisher is working with the Dementia […]