CONNECT TV Series
Our monthly TV show, “CONNECT: Addressing Loneliness in Massachusetts,” airs on local media channels across the state and explores various themes related to connected, healthy aging. The series is produced by our partners at Winchester Community Access & Media Inc.
Episode 28: Family Caregiving
November 2024
Host: Sandra Harris, Coalition Co-Leader and AARP Massachusetts State President
Featured Guest: Crystal Polizzotti, Director Family Caregiver Support Program at AgeSpan
Episode 27: Addressing Loneliness in MA
October 2024
Host: Sandra Harris, Coalition Co-Leader and AARP Massachusetts State President
Featured Guests: Multiple guests from past episodes
Episode 22: You’ve Got a Friend: Supporting People
Living with Dementia
April 2024
Host: Sandra Harris, Coalition Co-Leader and AARP Massachusetts State President
Featured Guest: Beth Soltzberg, Director, Alzheimer’s Related Dementia Family Support Program, Jewish Family & Children’s Service
Reporter: Cara Solomon, Founder and Executive Director, Everyday Boston
Special Guests: Patty Sullivan, Program Director, Dementia Friendly Massachusetts
Host: Sandra Harris, Taskforce Co-Leader and AARP Massachusetts State President
Featured Guest: Reverend, Dr. Debbie Clark, Founder, Open Spirit
Reporter: Cara Solomon, Founder and Executive Director, Everyday Boston
Special Guests: Ryan Constan, Intern, Open Spirit and Student, Harvard University Divinity School
Episode 20: Connecting Spiritually
January 2024
Episode 21: Alzheimer’s - Roadmaps to Prevention
March 2024
Host: Sandra Harris, Coalition Co-Leader and AARP Massachusetts State President
Featured Guest: Christine Richie, MD, MSPH,
Co-Director -MADRCReporter: Jorge Quiroga, AARP Massachusetts Executive Council Member
Special Guests: Professor Steve Wessler
Episode 23: We See You: Addressing the Needs of the Visually Impaired
May 2024
Host: Sandra Harris, Coalition Co-Leader and AARP Massachusetts State President
Featured Guest: Amy Ruell, Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 24: Understanding the Network of Services
June 2024
Host: Sandra Harris, Coalition Co-Leader and AARP Massachusetts State President
Featured Guest: Jennifer Raymond, AgeSpan
Episode 26: Finding Purpose in Your Life
September 2024
Host: Sandra Harris, Coalition Co-Leader and AARP Massachusetts State President
Featured Guest: Dr. Katharine Esty
Episode 25: The Art & Science of Connection
August 2024
Host: Sandra Harris, Coalition Co-Leader and AARP Massachusetts State President
Featured Guest: Kasley Killam, MPH
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