Wisconsin’s elderly population is growing, and researchers at UW have created a website to help people age in their own homes. The directors of the site explain how it will build relationships and provide resources to the elderly. We also review the biggest headlines from around the state this week, and take a look at how the largest hurricane ever recorded will impact Mexico.
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State News Roundup For October 23, 2015
A Wisconsin news editor joins us to break down the latest on transportation borrowing, John Doe reform and other big stories from around the state this week.
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Largest Hurricane On Record To Hit Mexico
Hurricane Patricia is the largest hurricane ever recorded, and it’s set to hit Mexico with wind gusts up to 245mph. A tropical storm expert joins us to explain how the storm got so big, and explore what kind of impact it will have.
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New Site Aims To Keep Older Wisconsinites In Their Homes Longer
Researchers at UW-Madison created a new social network aimed at keeping elderly Wisconsinites in their homes longer. The researchers explain how this site was developed and how they’re studying the site’s effects.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Matt Oleson Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Rob Mentzer Guest
- Jeff Masters Guest
- David Gustafson Guest
- Scott Gatzke Guest
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