100 WVIA Way
Pittston, PA 18640

Phone: 570-826-6144
Fax: 570-655-1180

Copyright © 2025 WVIA, all rights reserved. WVIA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
STAND WITH WVIA: Federal Funding Is Cut, Click Here To Support Our Essential Services Now.

PA MEDI

Season 1 Episode 6 | 4m 45s

Medicare can be overwhelming—PA MEDI is here to help. This episode explores how trained, unbiased counselors guide older adults and their families through Medicare decisions, offering personalized support, free services, and peace of mind.

Aired: 04/15/25
Extras
Leaders, experts & partners share how they work to build a future where we can thrive as we age.
Meet Lionel, a 70-year old lifelong resident of our community.
Maria became a caregiver when her sister Rosa was diagnosed with Cancer.
Meet George, a 95-year old widower and father of 7.
Meet Annette, a retired teacher, mother of 3, and active in her community.
Franny had a spinal cord injury in her 20s, but that hasn't stopped her from accomplishing her goals
Gina's world has shifted, and her mother has begun showing signs of dementia.
Latest Episodes
A crisis in care: low wages and high stakes for PA’s direct care workers and older adults.
A family's Alzheimer’s journey and PA’s efforts to build dementia-friendly communities.
Scams are evolving. Learn how to protect older adults from fraud, AI tricks, and heartbreak.
A caregiver’s journey through love, loss, and the true cost of long-term care in Pennsylvania.
Older adults and caregivers need access to trusted, up-to-date information
A grandmother finds support raising her granddaughter through kinship care.
Online romance scams are a growing concern for senior citizens in Pennsylvania
PA highlights a commitment to meeting the needs of older adults as they age.
Ageism shapes how we view aging, but it's time to change the narrative.