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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01281997 - P2 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: Phil Batchelor, County Administrator Costa County DATE: January 14, 1997 SUBJECT: WAVE AWARD FOR BEST SENIORS PROGRAMMING SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: Accept the presentation of the WAVE award for Best Seniors Programming to Senior Information Journal. FINANCIAL: No fiscal impact. BACKGROUND: Contra Costa Television (CCTV), the County's Governmental and Educational Access Channel, has been on the air for more than eighteen months producing local programming. Several of the programs have received recognition. In 1996, "Parent Education News" and "Career Moves: Physical Therapy" both were finalists in the Education Professional category of the Bay Area Cable Excellence (BACE) Awards. "Senior Information Journal" was a finalist in Programming by Seniors for Seniors in the Hometown Video Festival, a national recognition by the Alliance for Community Media. "Juvenile Justice in Contra Costa County" was a finalist in the category of Community Issues in the Western Access Video Excellence (WAVE) awards. And "Senior Information Journal" took Best Programming for Seniors in the WAVE awards, western state recognition by the Alliance for Community Media. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON January 28, 1997 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED January 28, 1997 Contact: PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF CG: CCTV SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Administrator BY � � DEPUTY , All of these programs are CCTV grant programs. The grants program provides County Departments with between $500 and $3,000, for production costs. Departmental staff time is not covered. Some departments match the grant to complete a series of programs, as is the case with "Senior Information Journal." CCTV airs twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, educational and informational programs to citizens, including Board of Supervisors meetings (LIVE audio), business and health programming, forums and workshops, parenting programs, distance learning (Contra Costa College and Mt. Diablo Adult Education), Senior programming and Infonet (an interactive information resource). -2- { SENIOR INFORMATION JOURNAL The Contra Costa County Office on Aging's Senior Information and Referral Program is offering the ongoing series Senior Information Journal to local community television stations. Senior Information Journal is jointly produced by the Office on Aging and Contra Costa Television. Each show in the series is an indepth discussion of one topic of particular interest to older adults, caretakers and all others interested in the wide range of topics. All shows are 60 minutes long (exception: "Breast Cancer Resources") and featurela professionally produced video on the topic, a panel of local experts and a resource list of local services and programs. The show airs on CCTV every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6 p.m. KCRT in West County airs the show every morning except Saturday at 10:30 a.m., Mondays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 6 p.m. The shows currently available are on the following topics: "Resources and Services for People with Low Vision" The topic of vision is discussed in terms of how to understand the non-nal changes that happen as we age, what we can do about vision changes, and should we have a condition which causes low vision - the programs, services and special visual aids that help us to maintain our independence. Denise Cintron-Perales and Mae Michels of the Lions Blind Center and Dr. Ian Bailey from U. C. Berkeley's Low Vision Clinic are the guest experts. "Hope When Vision Fails" (produced by the Lighthouse, Inc.) is the featured video. Judy Weitzner of the Office on Aging is the moderator. "Osteoporosis: Prevention and Management" Osteoporosis is a bone thinning disease that affects one in four women over the age of 60 and is a major cause of fractures in the spine, hip, wrist and other parts of the skeleton. This show deepens our understanding of this disease and provides information on early diagnosis, preventative methods and new treatments available. Drs. Elliott Schwartz and Risa Kagan of the Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education and Wendy Katzman of Physiotherapy Associates in Berkeley are the guest experts. Ms. Katzman will also demonstrate a series of recommended exercises. "A Woman's Silent Legacy" (Foundation for Osteoporosis Research & Education) is the video. Judy Weitzner of the Office on Aging is the moderator. "New Technology for Hearing Loss" (open captioned) Almost 30% of people over 65 have some degree of hearing loss. Social and psychological issues are discussed as well as a demonstration of new technologies in amplification and assistive listening devices. This show is open captioned in its entirety. The guest experts are Helen Luey and Jerry Friedman from the Hearing Society and Margaret Azcona of Self Help for the Hard of Hearing People (SHHH). The participating studio audience includes members from SHHH and Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency. The video is "I Only Hear You When I See Your Face" (Hope for Hearing Foundation). Judy Weitzner of the Office on Aging is the moderator. "Breast Cancer: Resources for Contra Costa Women" (30 minutes) The Bay Area has one of the highest incidence of cancer in the world and Contra Costa County has one of the highest rates in the Bay Area. Most of these cases will be women over 50. This show provides the viewer with important information on prevention, diagnosis and treatments available. Dr. Kay Woodruff, Medical Director at Brookside Regional Cancer Center, Diane Estrin, Director of the Women's Cancer Resource Center and Wanna Wright, Community Health Educator at Breast and Cervical Cancer Information and Services are the guest experts. Judy Weitzner of the Office on Aging is the moderator. This show is 30 minutes long. "Hiring Home Help for Seniors" From time to time people need help to get along in their home. That help can range from professional nursing care, to household maintenance. This show outlines the County's services and private agencies available. The guests are Judy Rael from MuirCare Senior Services, Ken O'Day from In Home Supportive Services and Joan Hodgkin from Family and Community Services and the Care Connection Registry. The video is "Hiring In Home Help" (Area 4 Agency on Aging). Judy Weitzner of the Office on Aging is the pZ moderator. "Urinary Incontinence: The Dry Facts" Incontinence is a widespread problem for women and men. Many people don't get help because they mistakenly think it is not treatable; 80% can be cured or helped. For people who cannot be cured, there are ways of managing incontinence which can help them lead normal lives. Sheila Livingston, a geriatric clinical nurse specialist, Linda Nelson, a certified biofeedback therapist and Marta Krissovich, a continence program manager with the Visiting Nurse Association are the guest experts. The program includes demonstrations of biofeedback and products for managing incontinence. The video is "Treating Urinary Incontinence" (Family Health Media). Judy Weitzner of the Office on Aging is the moderator. "Fitness and Health -for Seniors" Regular exercise is the cornerstone of good health. It helps prevent osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, reduces stress and helps with depression. It can help arthritis sufferers feel and function better and it can help people recover from strokes and other serious illnesses. This show outlines the many different programs available to people of all levels of fitness. The guests are Sandi Rios, Program Director at the Cardiac Rehab Center of Doctor's Hospital, Anita Rogers-Fields, a certified Arthritis Foundation Aquatics instructor, Denise Walther, D. C. of Hercules Chiropractic and Mark Horner, a Hatha Yoga instructor. Included in this show are demonstrations of low impact aerobics, hatha yoga, and tai chi by local instructors. Judy Weitzner of the Office on Aging is the moderator. 'Memory Improvement for Older Adults" As people get older, they can find forgetfulness irritating and sometimes worrisome. They wonder, "Could it be a sign of Alzheimer's Disease?" Although we hear a lot about Alzheimer's, only a small percentage actually get it. Fortunately, most people are experiencing normal age related memory problems and understanding what is normal can help us cope. The guests are Dr. Vivian Clayton, a licensed neural psychologist at Rossmoor Health Services Center in Walnut Creek, Betty Fielding, Author and Lecturer and Dr. Connie Lynch, director of Mind Works. This program includes practical tips on what you can do to enhance your memory. The video is "Memory, the Long and Short of It" (AARP). Judy Weitzner of the Office on Aging is the moderator. 'Animals as Companions and Helpers for Older Adults" Animals as "pets" are a source of joy and companionship for many people from early childhood.' Animals are also trained to help people with various disabilities and are considered necessities to their quality of life. Our guests discuss pet therapy programs and animal service training organizations in the Bay Area. The guests are Nancy Frensley of the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society, Gail Green of Therapy Pets and representatives from Guide Dogs for the Blind, the San Francisco SPCA Hearing Dog Program, the Lindsay Museum volunteer program. A menagerie of dogs, a rabbit and a chicken demonstrate their special skills. The video excerpts are "Special Partners" (Guide Dogs for the Blind) and "People and Animals Coming Together" (The Latham Foundation). Judy Weitzner of the Office on Aging is the moderator. "Prostate Disease" (available after August) As men age, marry experience urinary problems. In too many instances these symptoms might be accepted as a normal part of aging. In fact, urinary problems may be indicators of prostate disease, such as, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostaitus or prostate cancer. Maurice Sandler, MD, FACS of the West Contra Costa Urological Surgery Medical Group will discuss prostate disease, its causes, symptoms and treatments. This show also features prostate cancer patients who talk about their experience with diagnosis, recovery and their process in educating themselves about their disease. Other guests include Dr. Ron Ellis of the Wellness Community and a member of a spouse support group Local resources are included. The video excerpt is "Into the Light" (American Foundation for Urologic Disease). Judy Weitzner of the Office on Aging is the moderator. P2� CONTRA COSTA TELEVISION AWARDS 1993 BACE Award Best Education Program for After the Arrest 1993 BACE Award Production of the Year for Final Harbor 1993 BACE Award Finalist in Children's Show and Professional Production: Nutricise with Melanie and Buster 1994 BACE Award Best Children's Show for Energize with Nutricise 1994 BACE Award Finalist in Government Access and Professional Production: Juvenile Hall Bedtime: Storytellers' Reading Program 1994 Wave Award for Excellence in Local Cable Programming: Programming That Made A Difference-Professional Production: Contra Costa County's Most Wanted Deadbeat Parents 1995 BACE Award Finalist in Educational and Professional Production: Family.Substance Abuse Agreement 1996 BACE Award Finalist in Educational and Professional Production: Parent Education News 1996 BACE Award Finalist in Educational and Professional Production: Career Moves: Physical Therapy 1996 Hometown Video Festival Finalist in Programming by Seniors for Seniors Production: Senior Information Journal 1996 WAVE Finalist in Community Issues Production: Juvenile Justice in Contra Costa County.