Senior Focus is a one-hour show that airs Saturday mornings at 9:00 on NewsTalk 1250 WTMA in Charleston, South Carolina.

The discussion is hosted either by Mary Peters, a professional in elder care management, or Dennis Christensen, an elder law attorney. Shows cover issues and concerns on aging, caregiving, families with older relatives, legal matters affecting seniors, benefits, and community resources for seniors.

Many shows include guests with health and medical expertise, experience in caring for Alzheimer¹s disease and other disorders affecting older adults, and professionals involved in protecting seniors from fraud and abuse.

Listeners are invited to call in during the show to ask questions and comment on the show¹s discussion topics. The numbers to call are (843) 556-1250 or (800) 737-1250.

ABOUT THE HOSTS

MARY PETERS, MS, CMC, RG

Mary is president of Care For Life, a professional geriatric care management agency. She has worked in health care for thirty years as an occupational therapist, federal lobbyist for Medicare and Medicaid issues, and hospital administration. She has Masters degrees in Occupational Therapy and Health Services Administration. Mary has worked with the elderly throughout her career. She is a Certified Care Manager and a Registered Guardian with the National Guardianship Foundation.

Care for Life
1033 Wappoo Road, Suite C
Charleston, South Carolina 29407
Tel: 843-852-9090 or 1-877- 852-9090
Fax: 843-852.0500
Pager: 843-852-8526 
E-mail: mpeters@careforlifecharleston.com
Website: www.careforlifecharleston.com


DENNIS J. CHRISTENSEN, P.A.

Dennis¹ law office is located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, near Charleston. He concentrates his practice in the areas of elder law, disability and estate planning. He is on the Advisory Board and is a founding member of the Coastal Alzheimer's Chapter for South Carolina. He is also a member of the Charleston Estate Planning Council and is a frequent lecturer to the public and lawyers on issues involving estate planning, advance directives, Medicaid, and elder law.

He graduated from Michigan State University in 1972 and the Marquette University School of Law in 1976.

Christensen & Associates
260 W. Coleman Blvd, Suite D
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
Tel: 843-971-1199
Fax: 843-971-0096
E-mail: dennis@scelderlaw.com
Website: www.scelderlaw.com

 

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