Compass & Clock Info-Tainment Podcast

Laura and I are going to have some fun with all of you. We are going to do a Quiz Show on Scams, to help educate you and provide you with the tools so you don’t get scammed. We'll cover Social Media Scams; Email & Internet Scams; and Text & Phone Call Scams. Let's beat those scammers at their own game.
Laura Moynihan is a state certified teacher, professional Mac/Apple user for over 25 years, and full-time Tech Coach since 2015. She specializes in helping people of all abilities become more efficient with the technology they use every day.

Today Todd and I are going to share with you who Peninsula Services is, what they provide, and why it's important for the community.
Todd Faulkner is currently the interim CEO for Peninsula Services in Bremerton WA. As an innovative leader Todd oversees extensive programs serving people with disabilities throughout Kitsap County

Beth and I discuss the Who, What, Where, and Why of Chambers of Commerce and Visitor Centers and how they benefit the communities, what these organizations are all about, and how to access and use them for yourself.

Beth Pratt is the executive director for the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce, working with businesses and organizations across the Olympic Peninsula to create a healthy and vibrant community for all.

Today Ricky and I are going to talk about creating a care system for oneself for your senior years and what does this mean or look like to you.
Ricky Sites is an energetic and dynamic force. She was a medic and pharmacist in the Air Force - married into a construction family and made a career combining the two disciplines. Her primary role was design and construction management for hospitals, prisons, and airports.

Today Amber and I are going to talk about the different types of media, it’s current counterparts, and future mediums on the horizon.
Amber Hasenpflug is a writer, podcaster, and digital marketer. She's the content coordinator for Sequim Living Magazine where she helps bring stories of local families into the community and her business, Pacific Creative Studio, focuses on helping small businesses utilize the power of internet marketing to grow their reach through creative ads and websites that convert.

Today Richard Tizzano is retiring and I thought it would be great to have someone share their actual experience with us as it led up to the actual date of retirement.
Richard Tizzano has specialized in Elder Law & Estate Planning for over 20 years and a few years ago he took his decades of experience and wrote Accidental Safari: A guide for navigating the challenges that come with aging.

Today Beth and I talk about what the different Long Term Care Communities do to make the holidays throughout the year fun for their Residents. And how to make sure all seniors at home are enjoying the holidays year-round.
Beth Pratt has spent 14 years working in senior long-term care, beginning as an activity director in 2007. She worked in retirement, assisted living, and memory care settings before deciding to leave the world of senior care. Recently beginning a new career, Beth is the executive director for the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce, working with businesses and organizations across the Olympic Peninsula to create a healthy and vibrant community for all.

Today Deborah & I are going to talk about Meals on Wheels Kitsap, and how they are more than just a meal for older adults, 60 + Older, and how to connect with a Senior Nutrition program in your community.
Deborah Horn has been the Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Kitsap since 2010. She has worked for non-profit organizations over the last 45 years, all with a focus on Healthcare. Deborah has been a resident of Kitsap County for over 30 years and has raised her family here. In her spare time if she’s not playing with her 5 grandchildren she is creating stained & fused glass art.

Today Marci & I are going to discuss how SilverBills is a technological solution to the problem of paying bills accurately and on time, what services they provide, and so much more.
Marci Lobel-Esrig is the founder of SilverBills, which she created in 2015, after witnessing the challenges faced by her elderly relative paying bills on time and correctly. In addition to being the leader of the SilverBills team, Marci is an accomplished attorney with over 20 years of experience, and she's adept at solving complex issues.

Today Dana and I are going to discuss the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program and explain what it is and how they advocate for the residents in licensed long term care communities in Kitsap County and around the country.

Dana Gargus received her degree in social work from UC Berkeley and has worked in a variety of state and local government settings over the years. She and her husband have been a part of the Bainbridge Island community for over 30 years and she has been the Kitsap County Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman since 2011. Together with a team of volunteers, Dana advocates for the rights of all the 2,800 people who live in long-term care in Kitsap County.