Talking FACS

Planning for Your Estate

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 38, Season 3
Last week we wrapped up a virtual estate planning series through our state FCS team, but many of the principals of estate planning are available through extension resources at your fingertips.  Listen in as Kelly May and Dr. Jennifer Hunter discuss how to get started in the estate planning process and visit your local extension office for more resources on this very important topic.
MoneyWi$e Website
MoneyWi$e Newsletter
MoneyWi$e Facebook Page
 

Spring Into Health

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 37, Season 3
Just like that we have flipped the seasons from winter into spring.  Dr. Natalie Jones returns to share great ideas for switching our mindsets from winter blues to spring renewal.  She chats with Mindy McCulley about everything from increasing outdoor physical activity (even if you have to do some puddle jumping) to spring cleaning your refrigerator!  So don't miss this fun discussion so you too, can "spring into health"!

Shot of Hope

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 36, Season 3
As COVID-19 vaccination opportunities are rolling out across the nation, Natalie Jones sits down with Mindy McCulley to discuss exactly what the vaccination is, how it works and how it can help us all return to a new normal.  Don't get discouraged as the discussion gets a bit technical, as it is important to get the facts and stay informed so that we can all work together to protect each other.
For more information visit the Find-A-Vaccine Website at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
COVID-19 Vaccines
Sign up for KY Alerts
KY's COVID-19 Hotline 1-855-598-2246 or TTY 1-855-326-4654
COVID-19 Appointment Transportation Assistance
 

Colorectal Cancers in Kentucky

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Thomas Tucker, Director of Cancer Surveillance, Markey Cancer Center and Professor of Microbiology, Department of Epidemiology
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so it is a great time to talk to Dr. Thomas Tucker about Colorectal Cancer in Kentucky.  Join us as he shares the alarming statistics about where Kentucky ranks related to incidence of colorectal cancers and mortality rates, as well as the genetic factors that have impacted all of Kentucky but especially the Appalachian region.  He also discusses the importance of screening for early detection and how that relates to survival rates.
Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 21
Connect with the UK Markey Center
Online Markey Cancer Center
On Facebook @UKMarkey
On Twitter @UKMarkey

Preparing Your Financial Emergency Kit

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Kelly May, Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 35, Season 3
Have an emergency kit on hand with a flashlight and first aid supplies and other emergency supplies has been something we have been recommending for a long time, but maybe you have not put time into the same preparation for getting your finances organized for a natural disaster.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May discusses the importance of gathering the crucial financial documents and storing them in an easily accessible location so that you can quickly grab them in the event of a weather event or other disaster.
For more information:
MoneyWi$e Website
MoneyWi$e Newsletter
MoneyWi$e Facebook Page
 
FEMA: Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK)
The Kentucky Department of Insurance:Household Inventory
 

Supporting Childhood Immunity with Nutrition

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 34, Season 3
As children across the Commonwealth are returning to the classroom today, it is especially important to consider the implications of nutrition on their overall health and well-being.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss how nutrition supports childhood immunity and steps parents and caregivers can take to ensure that children are eating a wide range of nutrients daily.
For more information:
Plan. Eat. Move.

Kentucky Saves Week

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Kelly May, Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 33, Season 3
February 22-26, 2021 is Kentucky Saves Week!  This statewide initiative encourages individuals and families to set savings goals and build personal wealth.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May sits down with Mindy McCulley to discuss savings habits that can have life long impact.  As well as, tips for finding easy ways to save, they talk about some upcoming opportunities for planning for your financial future.
For more information:
MoneyWi$e Website
MoneyWi$e Newsletter
MoneyWi$e Facebook Page
 
Kentucky Saves Week
Everyone Wins When Kentucky Saves
Big Blue Book Club Registration
Featured Book: Flipping A Switch: Your Guide to Happiness and Financial Security in Later Life, by Barbara O'Neill, Ph.D., CFP® 
Book Club will be held Thursday, February 25, March 4, and March 11.  Two session are available each day at 11 am and 7 pm, EST.  After registration (click the link above) you will receive login links for the book club sessions.   Books may be available through your local library, for purchase at a local or online bookseller, or for download onto your digital devices.
 
It's Time To Talk: Estate Planning
It's Time to Talk: Estate Planning is a three-session series designed to get you talking about your estate plan!  Whether you are talking about how you will be cared for when you can no longer care for yourself or who will inherit your family heirlooms, it is important to have these discussions while you are healthy.  Click the link above to register, but don't wait, the series begins March 18th!
This series, facilitated by Dr. Nichole Huff, Assistant Extension Professor for Family Finance and Resource Management, features keynote speakers addressing targeted topics related to the estate planning process.  Join us each evening via Zoom at 7:30 pm EDT/ 6:30 pm CDT. Our line-up includes: 
 
March 18, 2021  Talking Tips: Estate Planning Basics, presented by Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
 
March 23, 2021 Talking Care: Advance Directives & Caregiver Conversations, presented by Dr. Amy Kostelic, Associate Extension Professor for Adult Development and Aging, and Hazel Teichen, Provider Liaison, Bluegrass Care Navigators
 
March 25, 2021  Talking Law: Wills, Trusts, Guardianship, and Eldercare presented by Katie E. Finnell, JD, LLM, Bluegrass Elderlaw, PLLC 
 
All registered participants will receive the session Zoom links on or around March 12th.
 

Cancer Burden in Kentucky

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Thomas Tucker, Director of Cancer Surveillance, Markey Cancer Center and Professor of Microbiology, Department of Epidemiology
Kentucky ranks high in the incidence of many types of cancer.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Thomas Tucker shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some of the most prevalent types of cancer in Kentucky and how this effects our lives.
Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 20
Connect with the UK Markey Center
Online Markey Cancer Center
On Facebook @UKMarkey
On Twitter @UKMarkey

Food Safey Concerns for Aging Adults

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Food Preservation
Episode 32, Season 3
Food safety an health issues are always a concern, but particularly now when aging adults might be socially isolated due to COVID-19, it is important to consider the implications for ensuring the safety of our food.  Dr. Amy Kostelic and Annhall Norris sit down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to talk about some of the food safety issues that are always helpful to think about but also those things that might impacting older adults in different ways specifically because of the global pandemic.

Navigating Food Jags

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 31, Season 3
"Food jags" or the phases that toddlers go through while testing out what foods they like and don't like is perfectly normal, according to Dr. Courtney Luecking.  Listen in as she shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter, tips for navigating this new and exciting time for parents as they learn to work through the picky eating phases. 
For additional information:
Feeding Picky Eaters
WIC Works Resource System

New Year, New Money: Breaking Habits that Break the Bank

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 30, Season 3
Whenever we turn the calendar is a great time to take stock and make changes that can have a positive impact on our lives.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff shares with Mindy McCulley some of the financial pitfalls that can break the bank. They also discuss tips for plugging those spending leaks that creep up on us and look at the big picture of how much money we find ourselves spending on small items every day.
For more information:
MoneyWi$e Website
MoneyWi$e Newsletter
MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

Empathy in Times of Crisis

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Devlopment and Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging
Episode 29, Season 3
As we experience the ongoing effects of a global pandemic, as well as the social unrest in our country, now is the perfect time to evaluate our own ability to empathize with others.  Dr. David Weisenhorn and Dr. Amy Kostelic sit down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss ways that we can practice empathy and begin to feel for others in ways we perhaps never have before.