11/28/2018
Know the Signs of Elder Abuse this Holiday Season
The holidays are a great time to catch up with family and friends. It is also a good time to check in on how elderly loved ones are doing. Make sure routine daily tasks are taken care of, such as cooking, cleaning, and bathing. It’s also important to be vigilant against elder abuse which happens far more often than we might think.
Unfortunately, it is estimated that only 1 in 25 cases of financial exploitation are reported, according to a Metlife study. Elderly people may be reluctant to report abuse or exploitation due to shame, denial, fear of being placed in a nursing home, fear of retaliation, guilty feeling, fear the abuser will get in trouble. By knowing the signs, you can help prevent elder abuse.
The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday, November 7th at 3:00 PM Central Time and will feature Todd Seaton, President of Old Black Bear Brewing Company. Morris and Todd will be discussing the rise in micro-breweries, the brewing process, the ups and downs of owning a small business, and Todd’s story of how he founded Old Black Bear.
Todd founded Old Black Bear in 2011 with his wife Dawn Seaton. During the early years, Todd continued to work at Teledyne Brown Engineering while brewing beer on the weekends and marketing to bars and restaurants at night. He has also worked as a programmer at COLSA Corporation and as a Supervisor at Arrow Aluminum Industries. Todd is a 2004 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin.
The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday, October 24th at 10:00 AM Central Time and will feature Michael Sedlacek, Captain of Community Relations of the City of Madison Fire & Rescue Department. Morris and Michael will be discussing residential fire safety, fire plans, smoke detectors, how to discuss fire safety with kids, and more.
Michael has been with Madison Fire & Rescue for over ten years. He received his Paramedic Certificate from Calhoun Community College and degree in Public Safety and Emergency Management from Grand Canyon University. He is also CEO of Redeye Tactical Gear, LLC, which manufacturers Kydex holsters.
The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday, October 10th at 3:00 PM Central Time and will feature 
The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday, September 26 at 1:00 PM Central Time and will feature 
September 12th at 3:00 PM central time and will feature Daniel Kasambira, Executive Directive of the Hogan Family Branch YMCA. Morris and Daniel will be discussing the mission of the YMCA, the organization’s history, and the services it provides to the community.
Daniel Kasambira joined the Heart of the Valley YMCA Association as Executive Director of the Hogan Family Branch YMCA in Madison, AL in January 2015. Prior to joining the Heart of the Valley YMCA, Daniel served as Director of Alabama A&M Student Health and Wellness Center in Huntsville, AL from 2010-2014. Previously, he was a Relationship Manager at the United Way of Central, AL from 2007-2010. He has also served as Executive Director of four YMCAs during his non-profit career. During his YMCA career, he has garnered resources in grants, annual and capital campaigns over $3.0 million dollars.
