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On Second Thought For Thursday, July 14, 2016
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A recent report says the next generation of seniors are going to be more overweight and more costly to the healthcare system than previous generations. GPB reporter Sean Powers looks at what that might mean for nursing homes in Georgia. Plus, nearly half of all nursing homes in Georgia have relatively low ratings. That’s according to a report last year by the Kaiser Family Foundation. The state consistently ranks at the bottom in terms of care and quality. We talk with Dr. Robert Burke from George Washington University about the challenges and need for quality long-term care. We also hear from Victoria Huynh from the Center for Pan Asian Community Services about her own hurdles with her grandmother’s nursing care.
Plus, the 8th annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival kicks off this Sunday night at Park Tavern in Atlanta. We speak with tomato farmer Cass Fraunfelder from Finch Creek Farm about growing tomatoes in your backyard or porch. We also talk with Drew Belline, the culinary vice president of Ford Fry and executive chef of No. 246 in Decatur, about the best way to prepare and eat tomatoes. Then, professional sports in Atlanta can be exciting, but more often than not, they’re underwhelming. Producer Taylor Gantt offers his perspective as one of the city’s beleaguered fans.
Finally, the Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback was the hottest commodity in the NFL and a cultural icon of the hip-hop genre. But all that fame came crashing around him in 2007 when he pled guilty to felony dog-fighting charges. After spending nearly two years in prison, Vick returned to football and society far removed from the man he once was. We talk to Joe Yannarella of Bleacher Report about his new documentary “Vick,” which details the rise and fall of Atlanta’s most polarizing star.
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