Frank and Mary in Framingham is an informative, interview-based television show. Hosts Grace O’Donnell and Arthur Bergeron and their guests discuss topics of interest to people 55 and older and introduce us to services and programs available.
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.
Lisa Ushkurnis, LICSW, Director of Social Services at the Callahan Center, joins hosts Grace O’Donnell and Arthur Bergeron to discuss the many services available to help Framingham residents 55 and older navigate the network of aging services.
Veronika Mitchell, Transition Navigator at the Callahan Center, joins hosts Grace O’Donnell and Arthur Bergeron to explain how she assists people 55+ to figure out how they want to give back to their community in their retirement years.
Michelle Gucciardi, Assistant Program Coordinator for the MetroWest SHINE Program is a licensed geriatric social worker who was trained as a SHINE counselor in 2017. She joined the MetroWest SHINE staff in June 2020.
