Pretend I Know Nothing About
by Central Ohio Area Agency On Aging
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S5 E3 - How Aging Solutions Foundation Empowers Seniors to Live…
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About this podcast
Pretend I Know Nothing About is a podcast about the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging staff and programs. Each episode features staff from COAAA sharing about their role at the agency, how they got here, the committees they serve on, challenges in their work, and ideas for the future. To learn more about the inception and goal, check out the trailer episode “Welcome to Pretend I Know Nothing About.”
Episodes
The newest 20 of 40 episodes
- S5 E3 - How Aging Solutions Foundation Empowers Seniors to Live Independently · 35 min · Season 5 Episode 3Learn how the Aging Solutions Foundation keeps Central Ohio seniors independent with emergency support for housing, utilities, and daily essentials. If you’ve ever wondered how…
- S5 E2 - How The Volunteer Guardian Program Supports Older Adults in Nursing Homes · 44 min · Season 5 Episode 2Discover how the Volunteer Guardian Program at COAAA connects trained volunteers with older adults in nursing homes needing crucial decision support. Have you ever wondered how…
- S5 E1 - Next Generation MyCare Program · 49 min · Season 5 Episode 1In this episode, I’m joined by two of my incredible colleagues, Rita Crow and Sarah Hall, as we unravel the story behind the Next Generation MyCare Program. Welcome to "Pretend I…
- S4 E6 - Service Coordination · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 6If you’ve ever wondered how older adults can age in place safely and with dignity, or what keeps things running in affordable housing buildings, this episode shines a light on…
- S4 E5 - Shallow Rental Subsidy Pilot Program · 45 min · Season 4 Episode 5Curious about innovative approaches to address housing insecurity for older adults? You won't want to miss this discussion! I sit down with Dr. Katie Calhoun (Assistant…
- S4 E4 - Jewish Family Services Helping Refugees and New Americans · 55 min · Season 4 Episode 4Whether you’re a case manager, community member, or just eager to understand the forces shaping Central Ohio, this conversation is full of insights, untold stories, and a…
- S4 E3 - The Ohio State College of Social Work Age-Friendly Innovation Center and the Weather and Aging Resiliency Model · 50 min · Season 4 Episode 3This episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at how evidence-based, community-engaged research is shaping the future of aging in Central Ohio. I’m your host, Katie White, and…
- S4 E2 - Inside Black Men's Wellness Day and Uplift Her · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 2I had the privilege of sitting down with two incredible guests, Antoine Hayes and Stephanie Andrews, to shine a light on Black Men's Wellness Day and Uplift Her—a community event…
- S4 E1 - National Committee for Quality Assurance | Accreditation Explained · 37 min · Season 4 Episode 1Welcome to Season 4 of “Pretend I Know Nothing”! I’m Katie White, your host and the administrator at COAAA, and in this kickoff episode, we're talking about a topic that’s…
- S3 E8 - Media at COAAA · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 8In this episode, we explore the varied and innovative strategies COAAA employs for media outreach, including our use of traditional news releases, targeted email marketing, and…
- S3 E7 - Uniting for LGBTQ+ Elders · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 7How can organizations like the COAAA ensure that their inclusivity efforts address the needs of both their LGBTQ+ staff and community members? Let's talk about the…
- S3 E9 - COAAA Advisory Council · 29 min · Season 3 Episode 9Thanks to Looking Forward Our Way's Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson for conducting this interview. The episode brings together Anna Tobin and Melissa Owens, two prominent…
- S3 E6 - BoldAge PACE · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 6What distinguishes the PACE model from other Medicaid managed care programs, particularly in terms of cost-effectiveness and service delivery? Joining us are two incredible…
- S3 E5 - Your Medicaid Journey Simplified (Pt. 2) · 52 min · Season 3 Episode 5We're getting back into the intricate world of Medicaid with the much-anticipated Part 2 of our series. Joining us again is Medicaid specialist extraordinaire, Michelle Rice, to…
- S3 E4 - Central Ohio Stable Housing Network - COSHN · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 4What were the pivotal steps in forming the Central Ohio Stable Housing Network (COSHN), and how has its mission evolved in response to the housing crisis in Columbus? In this…
- S3 E3 - Housing Assistance Program · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 3We explore the critical world of housing assistance with our special guests, Jennifer Tiedt and Brittany Kunkler, who are coordinators of the COAAA Housing Assistance Program…
- S3 E1 - 2024 Take Your Kids To Work Day · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 1Let me know what you think of this podcast, as well as any ideas you have for an episode. Email me at [email protected]! https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Copyright…
- S3 E2 - Veteran-Directed Care · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 2What are the core objectives of the Veteran-Directed Care (VDC) program, and how does it empower veterans and their caregivers? Allen Roberts, who supervises four of COAAA’s six…
- S2 E9 - Understanding Medicaid Eligibility and Services (Pt. 1) · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 9We welcome Medicaid specialists Michelle Rice and Shelby Fox from COAAA. In this episode, we'll unpack the complexities of Medicaid, exploring its eligibility criteria, the…
- S2 E8 - The A,B,C, and D's of Medicare · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 8In this episode, we talk with Andy Haggard, a seasoned veteran in understanding and explaining Medicare. With over 20 years at COAAA, starting as a PASSPORT case manager before…
