Frank and Mary in Framingham

Connie W. Tsao, MD, MPH, Cardiologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA and investigator with the Framingham Heart Study, joins hosts, Grace O’Donnell and Arthur Bergeron to discuss heart disease, prevention, and treatment.

Will Naser, Framingham’s Chief Assessor, joins hosts Grace O’Donnell and Arthur Bergeron to talk about recent changes to the property tax deferral program and other tax exemptions that are available to help people with their property tax bills.

Sarah Viadero, Volunteer Coordinator at the Callahan Center joins hosts Grace O’Donnell and Arthur Bergeron to discuss the many ways people can volunteer at the Callahan Center and in the community on behalf of people 55 and older.

Cheryl Lavallee, LICSW, Assistant Director of Social Services at the Callahan Center, discusses the Low Vision Support Group at the Callahan Center and assistive devices available at the Center for people who have low vision or hearing impairments.

Kathy Devine, Director of Prescription Advantage Operations and Outreach​ in the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, discusses this state-sponsored pharmacy assistance program for older adults and people with disabilities. ​

Beth Gutierrez, LICSW, Director of Adult Family Care (AFC) at Advocates and Johanelly Estrella, RN, BSN, Supervisor (AFC) discuss how caregivers can receive financial assistance and other supports to care for loved ones eligible for MassHealth.