Ruth Goldman (played by Kathleen Chalfant), an older woman with dementia, leaves her home for a date. But what she thinks is a hotel, turns out to be an assisted living facility. This film, Familiar Touch, directed by Sarah Friedland reveals a situation that many of us face with our parent. The bigger issue is how our parents copes with dealing with dementia in a new environment. It's a heavy situation for the person with dementia and for the family. This film speaks to so many who deal with dementia. Listen as Sarah and Kathleen share why this project meant so much to both of them and why it was so important to make. Episode 140 of Autumn is Here

Today we speak with Medge Adams. She is a Care Consultant for PSS Circle of Care. It is an organization that helps older adults and their families live a better quality of life. Support and advocacy is important. PSS has services that can empower families that are dealing with love ones with dementia and give them support that can help them navigate the care of their loved ones.Tune in today at 3pm on Autumn is Here , episode 139, and hear what they have to offer. Please share with someone who may need the help and subscribe.

Today Greg Olsen shares how the NYS Office For the Aging is there to support, inform and aid Older Adults. As the Director of NYSOFA, he has served for years to help older adults stay as independent as possible. Their practical and innovative programs are in place to help New York State and their 3.5 million and growing, older adult population. Please listen as he explains some services and how they may be able to help older adults and caregivers. Episode 138 of Autumn is Here is the packed with information that is much needed and helpful to families of aging relative.