MPT in the Community

Second Opinion for Caregivers

In our continuing public service to our senior community, MPT is proud to present Second Opinion for Caregivers, a public education campaign on caring for your loved ones through serious health issues.

The Second Opinion series focuses on health literacy in a way that is relevant and accessible to both viewers and to physicians, in a format that engages and entertains viewers. Three special episodes focus on supporting caregivers through the complexity of the medical system, financial issues and family tension:

May 10 at 11:30am
Alzheimer's Disease: A Caregiver's Journey

May 24 at 11:30am
Kidney Disease: Caring for Someone with a Chronic Disease

June 28 at 11:30am
Caregiver Burnout

Watch these episodes online.

Second Opinion is the award-winning PBS health series airing weekly on MPT, Sundays at 11:30am. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting and University of Rochester Medical Center, Second Opinion improves doctor/patient communication and empowers viewers to take charge of their healthcare.

COMMUNITY SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION EVENTS

See excerpts from the Second Opinion for Caregiving episodes, and get the answers you need from a panel of local experts.

Tuesday, May 26, 9am-1:30pm
Next Dimensions Dining & Catering
132 Old National Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Information & RSVP: 888-803-1518
$10 fee, including lunch

Panel includes experts in geriatric care management, caregiver respite, caregiver support groups, and eldercare choices. Moderator: Cindy Earle, Community Health Education Coordinator, Washington County Health System

Thursday, June 11, 6-8pm
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
Avery Hall Education Center, Auditorium
100 East Carroll St Salisbury MD 21801
RSVP: call 410 561 9099 by June 5.
Free admission

Panel includes experts in elder law, guardianship, and social work. Moderator: Margaret "Peggy" Bradford, RN, Executive Director, MAC Inc., Area Agency on Aging.

Thursday, June 18, 6:30-8:30pm
Northwest Hospital Randallstown
Health Education Center
5401 Old Court Road
Randallstown, MD 21133
Pre-registration is required: call 410 601 9355 by June 12.
A confirmation letter and directions will be sent following your registration.
Free admission

Panelists: Dr. Michael Gloth, associate professor at Johns Hopkins and attending physician at Northwest Hospital; Carol Wynne, RN,
Early Stage Program Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association

Partners

MPT gratefully thanks its partners for their support and expertise:

Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Maryland Chapter
LifeBridge Health

Second Opinion is funded with generous support from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

Second Opinion for Caregivers is made possible by a grant from the Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation.