As our population ages, we consider how to improve the quality of life for older people. We also meet two women who have written to describe the Somali immigrant experience in Green Bay. And we look at the Department of Natural Resources’ focus on research to fight chronic wasting disease.
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How To Rethink And Embrace Aging To Create Better Care
As health care has advanced, so has life expectancy. That means more adults than ever will spend time between ages 50 and 70 — ages typically considered “old.” We talk to a geriatric expert who says we need to rethink aging in order to create the best quality of life for individuals.
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Somali Women In Green Bay Detail Immigrant Experience In New Book
For the last two years, the United ReSisters of Green Bay have been highlighting the city’s growing Somali population. A new book from twelve of the city’s Somali women highlights the immigrant experience. We talk with two of the authors about finding a home in Wisconsin.
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Reaction To The DNR's Research-First Approach To CWD
The state says it’s not planning to make more rules to manage chronic wasting disease in deer; rather, it says it will focus on research. We learn more about the Department of Natural Resources’ approach to the problem.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Louise Aronson Guest
- Nada Kasim Guest
- Zamzam Nur Guest
- Patrick Durkin Guest
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