The Universal Oppressor that We All Face, Age - Session 1

Listen to the first episode of The Handoff: Bridging the Gap hosted by Rajiem Seabrook, an EmpowerMT project. Special guests on this episode are Evyn Kolczak-Hardy (he/him), Youth Advisory Council member and Dr. Dick Blank (he/him), Missoula Aging Services. Evyn and Dick discuss the challenges and personal experience of the universal oppressor we all face, age.

Evyn Kolczak-Hardy is a first-year student at the University of Montana and has lived in the state his entire life. He is pursuing a degree in political science and is focused on community and the environment.

Dr. Dick Blank is an 87-year-old retired radiologist. He is a father of four and grandfather of eight.  He’s been a resident of Missoula for 19 years and actively volunteers roughly 50 hours a month.  His wife passed away over 11 years ago due to dementia-related complications.

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