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The Inner Shift PodcastCreative Seniors' Solution: Canadian Innovation to Decrease Loneliness and Increase EngagementIn the Capital of Canada, Ottawa, there is an amazing program to decrease loneliness for seniors ,which is directly correlated to poor physical health outcomes, in addition to mental health. The Good Companions Centre does everything from the "grocery bus" to supplying warm meals to fuelling relationships, in addition to computer coaching and arts. It's all designed to increase engagement and decrease loneliness...all for a yearly membership of $40/year. Lunch is less than $7.Join us to talk about mental health for seniors and the positive impact on the loved ones around them. Maybe it will inspire you and enc...
2025-12-0952 min
The Inner Shift PodcastFrom Breast Cancer "Poster Gal" to being a CEO, We Talk about it ALLLLLLLL on this Episode!Regular contributor Laurel Gillespie recently raised money to help fight cancer by posting a sexy photo of herself taken the night before she lost her breasts to cancer.The Canadian business leader (not-for-profit) talks with Amy and Kimothy about showing strength by recognizing when we can't be strong...and how to learn from that by helping others. We also talk about why only 5% of CEOs of major companies are women in Canada, and what we can learn from that statistic. The focus on the positive, and letting go of people who don't come on your journey, means learning from h...
2025-12-0258 min
The Inner Shift PodcastRespecting Your Elders… and Juniors! Hear from a 70-year-old InnovatorElaine Lindsay just celebrated her 70th birthday and talks to Amy + Kimothy about age being just a phucking number.She was deep into the internet at its infancy, as an entrepreneur/expert, and feels zero bias toward her age group, or the next gen (or a few other gens). Sporting her bright blue/turquoise hair, Elaine explains that it’s about talent and respect. SHE sets the tone in her life. It’s also about how YOU feel about yourself.Do experienced people judge juniors? Do we fail to find the middle ground? Does...
2025-11-1849 min
The Inner Shift PodcastShe Donated Part of her Liver to a Complete Stranger!Talk about “giving a piece of yourself”! Public Relations Expert Heather Badenoch, Owner of Village PR, knows a thing or two about that. Not only does she adopt and rehabilitate rescue dogs, but Heather gave part of her liver to save a perfect stranger who was under the age of 18. Her liver quickly grew back to its pre-surgery size.Now Heather spends her time as a national champion for donation to encourage others to consider living donations, but also to register and tell your loved ones what you want done when you die. Even s...
2025-11-0447 min
The Inner Shift PodcastMoney, Mental Health, and EntrepreneurshipOn this episode, we speak to an expert accountant who has her MBA, her own businesses and decades of experience helping entrepreneurs get (and stay) on their feet.The failure rate of entrepreneurial ventures is staggering, and less than 20% of businesses are owned by women. They face big challenges, often balancing children and aging parents. Much of the failure rate of all small businesses can be attributed to “not knowing what you don’t know”. That’s where financial planning is key, and can save you money, according to Margaret.She gives solid advice about what peo...
2025-10-2150 min
The Inner Shift PodcastDating in Your 30s and Other Funny Sh#tOn this episode we talk to Hazel Smith who is a podcaster, corporate manager, single gal and general badass.What could 3 women with 4 (combined) ex-husbands have to talk about?Her podcast, rebrandpending, goes into depth on a lot of these topics, but we try to cram it all into our hour show, and have a few good belly laughs along the way.Grab and coffee and just hang out with us if you’re looking for a good gab about sex, body image, independence and overcoming the expectations of others.You ca...
2025-10-1447 min
The Inner Shift PodcastEating Disorders, Recovery and How You Can HelpOn this show we meet a very brave woman who is going to help everyone better understand eating disorders.Katie Leonard first started showing symptoms of anorexia nervosa when she was just 12 years old. What began as a desire to lose weight for a wedding quickly became a life-threatening battle until she was 19 years old. It included years of treatment at a children’s hospital, including a situation that was so bad that she had to stay in a special unit to save her life. As someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, as well, slayi...
2025-10-0748 min
The Inner Shift PodcastMental Health and Culture: Finding Your PlaceSusan Marsh is an unapologetic advocate, champion for Indigenous culture and marketing expert. That’s how she met Kimothy, working together on a major sporting event.Susan is married to an Indigenous man and has two children. She is a regular contributor to this podcast and she’s willing to do a deep drive with us about the importance of “roots”.As an adopted person she is actively, now, looking for her own bloodlines and we explore why “where you came from” matters.For Amy and Kimothy, some of our own “where we came from” isn...
2025-09-3045 min
The Inner Shift PodcastAn Alzheimer or Dementia Diagnosis: Now What?When we get a medical diagnosis for a loved one with memory challenges, the first question often asked is now what?Debbie Heitto is the First Link Care Navigator for the Alzheimer Society Serving Ottawa and Renfrew County. She is, most often, the first person you, or your loved ones, will see.She talks to us about knowledge being power and there is a lot to learn, from services to the path ahead.But, there is HOPE! With the right information and support the...
2025-09-2348 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeEntrepreneurship After Trauma: Redefining Strength with Amy FriesenIn this heartfelt episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Amy Friesen—award-winning entrepreneur, author, and founder of Tea & Toast—about the emotional realities of caregiving, trauma, and entrepreneurship. Amy shares how her personal journey through loss and family dysfunction led to creating two impactful organizations dedicated to guiding caregivers and families through the complex world of elder care.
Amy reveals how building a business was both an act of survival and healing, and how her work now helps others navigate caregiving with boundaries, resilience, and community. From launching an entire industry category to s...
2025-09-2118 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeEntrepreneurship After Trauma: Redefining Strength with Amy FriesenIn this heartfelt episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Amy Friesen—award-winning entrepreneur, author, and founder of Tea & Toast—about the emotional realities of caregiving, trauma, and entrepreneurship. Amy shares how her personal journey through loss and family dysfunction led to creating two impactful organizations dedicated to guiding caregivers and families through the complex world of elder care.
Amy reveals how building a business was both an act of survival and healing, and how her work now helps others navigate caregiving with boundaries, resilience, and community. From launching an entire industry category to s...
2025-09-2118 min
The Inner Shift PodcastCelebrating 35,000 Viewer Hours with a Private ChatWhen Amy and Kimothy decided to do a weekly show on mental health, they jumped in with expert guests to learn about everything from menopause to dementia, sex to grief.But, on this episode, it's just them...They are talking about their own experiences and what lead them to this point. As children a lot of their "today" issues were cast in stone because of trauma, bullying and impossible body image expectations.Get to know your hosts, and real life besties, with a sincere chat about what they have learned from their own guests and each other. Hosted on...
2025-09-1647 min
The Inner Shift PodcastSound Therapy for Trauma in WomenOn this episode, healing trauma with sound, safe places and connection with women. Kerry Reinhard of Resonant Bliss joins Amy and Kimothy to talk about abuse and sobriety, as well as healing with sound to release trauma.The practitioner, who practices what she preaches, helps women release pain deep in their bodies which is often, she says, the cost of being “the strong one”.Kerry takes us through the experience of sound therapy and the benefit of spending time within your own body…and getting back in touch with it.Kerry Reinhard Socia...
2025-09-0945 min
The Inner Shift PodcastHeartfelt and Raw Conversation with Someone Just Released from Psychiatric CareWhen Kimothy saw a post by Nicky Beauclaire on her Facebook page she just knew she had to invite her to be on the show. It was a raw invitation and so very brave.Nicky wrote that she had just been released from short-term psychiatric care and wanted to see if anyone wanted to have coffee with her. So, we did…on camera.The lonely plea for companionship was one Amy and Kimothy had not heard in their research on women’s mental health challenges.. Living on less than $1,100 a month (Canadian) on a disability cheq...
2025-09-0253 min
The Inner Shift PodcastDementia and the Crisis Facing Families and GovernmentsOn this episode we’re talking about the 1 in 3 families who will deal with dementia…and the cost to governments/taxpayers for not doing a better job at managing that!We have a world leader on this topic with us on this episode.Dr Saskia Sivananthan, based in Toronto, consults with senior health experts from around the world, offering the benefits of years of experience in the field. She even lived in a Long Term Care facility for a bit to see what was happening on the front line, and learned 85 per cent of people ther...
2025-08-2649 min
Advice From Your AdvocatesElder Care Around the World: Lessons from CanadaWhat can the U.S. learn from Canada when it comes to elder care? In this continuation of our look at elder care around the world, Attorney Bob Mannor sits down with Amy Friesen, founder of Tea and Toast, to uncover how families navigate the challenges of long-term care north of the border.From the stark differences between Canada’s public and private systems to the emotional weight of cross-border planning, Amy shares how her personal journey inspired her to guide families through elder care with compassion and clarity. Together, Bob and Amy explore why holistic planning, ca...
2025-08-2224 min
The Inner Shift PodcastSurviving ‘Back to School” Financial Stress and PressuresIt’s “Back to School” season, and if you feel like you’re paying for things almost daily…you probably are! From school supplies to sports and lessons, it’s an expensive month.Add to that financial pressure another, almost daily, stress…the unknowns about the economy. It’s in the news constantly and planning for the impact is tough.To give you tips and tricks to survive this period of time, and not let it hurt your mental health, our regular contributor, Janet Gray, joins us. She is an advice-only financial advisor and has a practical appr...
2025-08-1943 min
The Inner Shift PodcastGrief, Loss and Moving Through Profound Pain…Realistic ToolsThe Inner Shift Podcast’s resident expert on everything from profound grief and loss to self-esteem in girls returns to the show to talk about some really tough stuff. Margaret Dennis of EVOLV Coaching was exhausted when she arrived to the podcast after spending a week running a self-esteem summer camp for girls! We learn about how building up girls early on can set them up for success in relationships down the road….because they will learn to appreciate their own value and not to take any sh#t. How does that fit in? Armour agains...
2025-08-121h 06
The Inner Shift PodcastFormer Member of Ontario Parliament Talks about Mental Health, Including Her OwnMPP Lisa Macleod did the “unthinkable”. She talked about being a member of provincial (Ontario) parliament while having a mental health challenge.Diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, we’re going to talk today about how we SAY we support mental health – but do we really?? We need to do way more than “Let’s Talk”....let’s DO…Since leaving government, Lisa has travelled with something she’s going to talk about here…women and travel…which resonates with Kimothy strongly, as she travels full-time, for her own mental health.Lisa has been vocal and proud but dealt with...
2025-08-0555 min
The Inner Shift PodcastKnocked Down, but She Got Up Again…Learn How!You’ve likely tasted her work …if you’ve ever been to Equator Coffee….This entrepreneur, who bet the entire family on her vision, together with her husband – is an entrepreneur, cancer survivor and adventurer…and is living her life to the absolute fullest, despite some tough set-backs. Amber Hall is simply an inspiration, and just finished designing/building a house in Costa Rica, a long way from her first home in Canada.Amber is the model of the power of positivity and faith.She is wicked smart, but has, also,mastered devel...
2025-07-2945 min
The Inner Shift PodcastHorrific Story of Survival, Suffering and Suicidal IdeationAt the heart of every storm, there can still be strength, and Elaine Lindsay is living proof.Elaine is a survivor, to be sure, but she is also an entrepreneur, and while she has tried to stay alive… at one time she didn’t want to do so.Elaine has suffered unimaginable grief, loss and medical complications after a horrific car crash. Her story will rock you….and if this triggers you we strongly encourage you to reach out for help, immediately. As Elaine will talk about, there is hope.The podcaster and social...
2025-07-2253 min
Aging Together // UnfilteredS4E03: Caring Across Borders: Navigating Care Between US & Canada | Amy FriesenSend us a textSummaryIn this episode of the Aging Together podcast, host Pooja Patel speaks with Amy Friesen, a bestselling author and expert in the senior living industry. They discuss the challenges and similarities in caregiving across borders, the importance of early planning, and the emotional toll on caregivers. Amy shares insights from her book 'Breadcrumbs' and emphasizes the need for support and resources for families navigating elder care. The conversation highlights the cultural expectations surrounding caregiving and the systemic changes needed to improve care for older adults....
2025-07-191h 00
The Inner Shift PodcastLet’s Talk about Sex and Mental Health….What Could Go Wrong?Sue McGarvie is a sex educator…and while we’re having flashbacks to Grade 9 sex education class, it isn’t that!Sue has been a radio show host, entrepreneur, sex travel organizer and general champion for, well, sex.In the early 1990s, Kimothy met Sue – who was already on radio doing a series called “Sex in the 90s”...ya, Kim’s THAT old.The highlight of the tour of the “underground” was when Kimothy asked, “What is a ball gag? And, why would anyone want to be in a latex suit?” (she lived in suburbia….this was...
2025-07-1551 min
The Inner Shift PodcastLet’s Talk about Mental Health and Death/Loss: Fun Right?!Dina Bell-Laroche is a death doula, educator, author and educator. So, on this episode, we talk about mental health as it pertains to losing a loved one…or about how to start saying goodbye to your person.Dina has spoken around North America on the topic, as it pertains to everything from workplace culture to intimate family dynamics. As a trained thanatologist (ya, we had to look up the word, too!), she has helped people transition to a place of peace around loss….whether it has already happened or is about to….She was motivated by the...
2025-07-0859 min
The Inner Shift PodcastMental Health Crisis in Farming CommunitiesOn this episode, we go to Tennessee!Kesley Rogers is a counsellor with Denney Counselling who discovered, through the near loss of a friend, the difficulties facing farmers – and particularly multi-generational farming families.It was something Amy and Kimothy had literally, had never heard about, despite having farmers in their original families. This episode speaks to many things, including being the CEO of an expensive farm, family expectations, isolation, struggling economies, and living in unpredictable environments.Imagine watching for rain, something you cannot control, to predict your family’s stability. Too much...
2025-07-0146 min
Your Financial Maven®E45 Talking about Eldercare with Amy Friesen, Eldercare Trailblazer ExpertPart of Understanding our Money is to pay attention to Eldercare. Join me in my latest episode as I am joined by Amy Friesen, Eldercare Trailblazer Expert and Bestselling Author of "BreadCrumbs." Amy is the co-founder of Tea & Toast Company that "takes the overwhelm out of senior living decisions, through bold ideas, fresh strategies, and an ever-growing library of helpful content." Our chat provides some great insights on a topic that can be hard to discuss. You can find Amy here: https://www.teaandtoast.ca/ .__________________________________________________________________________________________Send us a textSupport the show
2025-06-2641 min
The Inner Shift PodcastParenting Children with Unique Learning AbilitiesOn this week’s episode, we talk to Heather Desjardins, who talks about the whopping number of children who learn differently, and what that means to the family dynamic. This one hits pretty close to home for our hosts.“Work harder” isn’t going to cut it. Parents need to learn to work creatively. Your own mental health and that of your child DEPENDS on it!Learn tips and tricks to help you get there and help nurture a creative learner while keeping the family peace.Say goodbye to frustration and friction. And, welcome...
2025-06-2445 min
Message In The MiddleCaregiver Burnout, Guilt & Grace: Real Talk with Eldercare Expert Amy FriesenIn this episode of Message in the Middle, host Marianne sits down with Amy Friesen—award-winning eldercare expert, best-selling author, and host of the Artful Aging podcast. With more than 20 years in the senior housing industry, Amy has become a guiding light for families navigating the emotional and logistical complexities of caregiving, particularly women in the sandwich generation.Together, we unpack the often-unspoken challenges caregivers face, from navigating senior housing options and financial burdens to managing guilt, family conflict, and isolation. Amy shares her expert advice on balancing self-care with caregiving duties, creating strong support systems, and ma...
2025-06-2138 min
The Inner Shift PodcastIt’s Often Called the Biggest Taboo Subject Left. Our Guest is a Survivor of Sibling Sexual Assault and a World Leader on the Topic.Nancy Morris is truly a pioneer…a champion for one of the most difficult subjects we have yet to discuss on the podcast…sibling sexual assault.The founder of #SiblingsToo is, herself, a survivor of sibling sexual assault. You might expect her to be outraged, livid….and wanting to exact revenge. Far from it. She spoke to us about understanding that we don’t tell children about what is or is, definitely not, acceptable behavior in the home.Around the world she has opened the door on this challenging subject and found out how shock...
2025-06-1756 min
The Inner Shift PodcastMental Health Impacts More Young Women, Statistically in Canada, than Other Age Groups. We Speak with OneWell, if you were ever afraid for the younger generation, this show might give you faith.Meghan Strauss recently graduated from the University of Ottawa Health Sciences program and is about to enter naturopathic medicine.While she speaks openly about mental health in her age group, Amy and Kimothy found her to be one of the most enlightened people we’ve ever spoken with.That’s not to say her age group isn’t struggling. It is. But, her insight blew us away. In a time when our grandparents never spoke about s...
2025-06-1048 min
The Inner Shift PodcastThe Root of the Problem: Author Darpan Ahluwalia Talks about YOUR Body!Darpan Ahluwalia never enters a room without heads turning. She’s vivacious and a bit of a vixen who owns her space, and she takes no sh#t. Absolutely no sh#t.The certified Live Blood Analyst and registered nutritionist is also a herbalist homeopath and author of ‘The Context Eating Method for Women”.In Ottawa, Canada…Darpan is known as the “go to” for natural treatments and understands women’s bodies and what they need at every stage of life.She’s also an entrepreneur and mom and knows the art of juggling. On thi...
2025-06-0345 min
The Inner Shift PodcastBreast Cancer Survivor and CoachJeez, Kimothy lost her sh#t while talking about sh#t on this podcast! We made her cry!! And Amy disclosed something she wasn’t sure she would do…until it happened. And Kimothy cried more….So, about our guest. Andrea Schade Douglas got “the diagnosis”. Breast cancer. What she did next was totally mind-blowing. She got better after a brutal path and dedicated her life to helping others.Andrea has coached women through the “what the phuck” stage and helped raise a ton of money for breast cancer research and treatment. She is raw, real, a...
2025-05-2756 min
The Inner Shift PodcastOlympic Success and Mental HealthCanadian Olympian Andrea Schwartz Smith joins us to talk the sh#t out of sh#t….from being an elite athlete to a parent, entrepreneur and swim coach. As a woman, now in her “joyful years”, her perspective is vital when it comes to goals and reasonable expectations. Andrea has some very serious wisdom to share.What she learned, from the discipline of swimming, has kept her afloat in all areas of her life. We absorbed a lot from Andrea that when it comes to reasonable expectations and to just be #phucking kind to yourself.Wh...
2025-05-2049 min
Caregiver Chats48: Tough Talks: How to Start the Conversation with Amy FriesenDr. Lakelyn is joined by eldercare expert and author Amy Friesen for a practical conversation on how to start tough talks with aging loved ones. Drawing from over 20 years in senior living and her book “Breadcrumbs,” Amy shares compassionate strategies for discussing care needs, aging, and future planning—with clarity and empathy.Episode highlights include:- Why families tend to avoid care conversations—and why that’s a problem.- How to recognize the signs it’s time to talk.- Five practical, compassionate steps to break the ice.- How to res...
2025-05-1540 min
Stuck in the Middle PodcastHow to Make the Right Choices for Elder Care Without Regret with Amy FriesenAbout Amy Friesen: Amy Friesen is a senior living expert, business coach, and the Founder and CEO of Tea & Toast Inc. She leads a team that helps families navigate eldercare decisions and supports professionals in building thriving senior care businesses. A best-selling author and speaker, Amy is known for her clear guidance and compassionate approach. She is also a Forty Under 40 honoree and the 2019 Emerging Entrepreneur Businesswoman of the Year.In this episode, Brian and Amy Friesen discuss: Navigating the challenges of eldercare and making decisions for aging parentsFinancial, legal, and logistical planning r...
2025-05-1325 min
The Inner Shift PodcastJanet Gray – Advice-Only Financial PlannerJanet Gray – Advice-Only Financial PlannerSHOW Title: Is the Economy Impacting Your Mental Health? You’re not alone!Summary:Financial uncertainty is brutal for our mental health. It’s one of those “big ones”...up there with death and divorce.This week, Amy and Kimothy talk to our resident expert on The Inner Shift Podcast, Janet Gray, about how this time in history can impact everything from our current housing situation to our retirement which, for some, could even be decades down the road. And then, there are the olde...
2025-05-0847 min
The Inner Shift PodcastMourning before a death. Loss before they leave. Endings before BeginningsMourning before a death. Loss before they leave. Endings before Beginnings.On this week's episode, just effing surviving before, during and after loss.Sometimes you lose someone before they die, like with dementia. Sometimes you're out of a relationship before you know, or well after you should have. The hardest, most would admit, is mourning a child you lost....and then, living to care for another.Today, we talk to a mother who lost a child and dedicated her life to helping others in anticipatory grief, real-time grief or living grief. Do...
2025-05-0158 min
The Inner Shift PodcastFrom Surviving to Thriving, Burnout to BoldGuest:Kelly RileyAuthor, Coach and PodcasterBook: The Pivot PlaybookTitle: From Surviving to Thriving. Burnout to Bold.On this episode, Amy Friesen and Kimothy Walker talk to our guest, Kelly Riley, who has written The Pivot Playbook, and coaches people through the process one-on-one - if reading about it isn't enough. She also has a podcast of the same title.In full disclosure, Kelly is Kimothy's social media coach as Kim transitions to...
2025-04-2451 min
The Inner Shift PodcastLearning Your Limits: Balancing 3 Generations While Thriving as a Public FigureSam Laprade hears a LOT, "How do you do it?" The week of her recent book launch, Ottawa Made, she helped other organizations raise money and hosted other high profile events. The woman with many titles, author, entrepreneur, innovator, fundraiser, broadcaster and public speaker has two others, mom and daughter. And, she is an only child. Having already lost her Dad and raised a successful teenaged daughter, Sam is now the lead on her mom's long term care. For the first time since Kimothy has known her (a very long time) she's learning to say a...
2025-04-1752 min
Your Retirement Planning SimplifiedEp # 137 - Home Care to Care Homes: The Eldercare Journey with Amy FriesenJoe welcomes Amy Friesen, senior living expert. They highlight the challenges and solutions for aging individuals and their families. They examine various aspects of elder care, including planning for home modifications,
2025-04-1744 min
The Inner Shift PodcastBad News, Burnout and reBound: Self-Care to SurvivalGuest: Laurel GillespieCEO, Canadian Hospice Palliative Care AssociationOn this week's episode of The Inner Shift Podcast, Amy Friesen and Kimothy Walker talk to the CEO of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. It's a really heavy job for a woman who beat breast cancer, went back to university for her Masters degree in business administration (MBA) and left a very difficult marriage.Now, after all of that, Laurel Gillespie, is talking openly about burnout in women and how we need to embrace it, rather than feel shame for not keeping up. The mother...
2025-04-101h 06
The Inner Shift PodcastFinancial Freak Outs. Control in ChaosIf you believe almost everything you hear, the economies of many nations are in real trouble. You know who else is? Us… the women who live in those nations.For those of us invested in “stuff” (that’s Kimothy’s technical term for it), the stress is real and impacts women more than men, simply based on a number of factors. It can range from the disparity related to single parenting or the enormous differences in leadership roles, so the decisions are out of your hands. Just look at the number of men on Fortune 500 boards versus women. Rig...
2025-04-031h 06
The Inner Shift PodcastWhen You Get a Call That Changes Everything in Your Life. What Then?Communications leader and athlete Susan Marsh-Marconi had it all…or so it seemed. A series of traumas impacted her life in a profound way but she’s still standing. She shares her story to help others because vulnerability, she says, is the key to her ability to cope. Reaching, teaching and preaching…she knows that we cannot pretend we’re okay!!This advocate and change maker was a sexual assault survivor in a case that made national headlines a long time ago. And, as if that wasn’t enough trauma for one lifetime, she got a call one...
2025-03-2759 min
Wellness Radio with Dr. JHot topics in supporting the wellbeing and health of seniors with Dr. J and Amy FriesenDr. Jeanette Gallagher welcomes Amy Friesen, author of Breadcrumbs – From Home Care to Care Homes, to explore our last decades in this life and what happens to our support.What happens when you become an elder? What are the hot button topics that are not spoken about until the event that changes our life hits the fan and we are left scrambling to find help or solutions?We could list all the aspects of life that are suddenly in flux as we age, become unwell, or cannot take care of self as decades before ha...
2025-03-2142 min
The Inner Shift PodcastPerimenopause Preps and Menopause MayhemFeeling alone when your hormones hit the skids can be overwhelming and there is a LOT to learn. Why doesn’t someone get us all together to share what you’re thinking! Gee, you think, I wish Amy and Kimothy would do that show for us. Presto!! You’ve come to the right place. Our first guest does that on her own podcast based in the United Arab Emirates. Experienced Canadian journalist Ann Marie McQueen is a podcast expert with her multimedia platform Hotflash Inc., which focuses exclusively on information women need to get through the rolle...
2025-03-2059 min
To Your Health287. Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation with Amy FriesenAmy Friesen (Freezin) is a leading expert in eldercare, a best-selling author, and an award-winning advocate for women's mental health. With years of experience helping families navigate the complexities of senior living, [Your Name] is the go-to resource for caregivers and members of the sandwich generation juggling the dual responsibilities of raising children and supporting aging parents.As a champion for mental health, Amy shines a light on the unique challenges faced by women caregivers, empowering them with tools, strategies, and inspiration to prioritize their well-being. Through her work as an entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host, she has become...
2025-03-1746 min
The Inner Shift PodcastIt’s NOT Black and White!! Grey Matters for Women who are Just Struggling with Sh#tCanadians Kimothy Walker and Amy Friesen bonded over a shared “piss off”…one of those life-changing kind. We are not experts…but we know a lot of experts as we are professional communicators with a combined 50 years experience.If we don’t know, we seek them out because we have some really tough questions about why so many women rank their mental health as pretty damn poor. Ya know what helps? Finding your people!! Asking experts about every single subject we can think of…from menopause to grief and loss…to why we love our pets so...
2025-03-1337 min
Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongBuild, Learn, Repeat | Amy Friesen, Adam Henson, Ryan Fox | Ep 650"Done is better than perfect" - Amy FriesenJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Amy Friesen @teaandtoastottawa, Adam Henson @beyond_the_badge24, and Ryan Fox for an intimate discussion on entrepreneurial growth and impact. These three leaders share their journey from self-doubt to serving their communities with purpose and passion.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference...
2025-02-2247 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenHow to Assist an Aging ParentThe conversation of how to help aging parents can be difficult, as many adult children don't want to come off as parenting their parents, but many have to have tough conversations and make hard decisions with and for their loved ones. I am speaking with author and physical therapist, Teresa Moerer. In Teresa's book, The Art of Assisting Aging Parents, Teresa looks to build strategies and framework around caring for aging parents. As a caregiver herself, Teresa has seen first hand the trial and tribulations of helping her parents age artfully...
2022-11-0234 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenRepurposing FurnitureRepurposing furniture is a common interest of many! Some folks are looking to give existing pieces in their home new life, other have inherited a piece from their parents, and others still are actively seeking out interesting pieces to redesign. Sue Pitchforth is joining me again in this episode to look at how we can start looking at old furniture in new ways. Guest and Podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/artfulagingwithamy Blog 👉https://www.amyfriese...
2022-10-1915 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenHow to protect a senior from being scammed onlineHow to protect a senior from being scammed online is a new concern, surprisingly. As Covid kept everyone indoors, more and more people took to accomplishing their daily tasks and meeting online. Of particular interest, a large segment of seniors dove into learning zoom, face chat and many other apps in order to remain engaged while at home alone.Manual Loloyan is my guest this episode and we are shining a light on technology and scams that target seniors. #cybersecurity #scam #seniorscamsGuest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyPrevious epi...
2022-10-0527 min
Women of Inspiration™ PodcastWomen of Inspiration™ Podcast #EP100 - Amy Friesen | Universal Womens Network™Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer. We are interviewing women making an impact locally, nationally, and globally. Join our podcast to listen to the inspiring journeys of women driving change, leading by example, ignoring the naysayers, and inspiring those around them to take action and dream big.
In this episode, we interview Amy Friesen - Founder Tea & Toast, Best Selling Author, and Podcaster.
Amy Friesen is a best-selling author, educator, and expert in senior living. Amy has worked with seniors and their families since 2005, with her beginnings as a marketing specialist for retirement hom...
2022-09-2234 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenHaving hard conversations with seniors you loveAmy and Shawn discuss what its like to be a professional in the seniors industry and teaching others how to have hard conversations with seniors you love.#podcast #professional #caregiverPart 2 of 2Guest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyFollow me at: 👉www.amyfriesen.comFollow Tea & Toast at: 👉 www.teaandtoast.caBlog 👉https://www.amyfriesen.com/blog👉https://www.teaandtoast.ca/blogCoaching 👉https://www.amyfriesen.com/coachingFacebook 👉 https://www.facebook...
2022-09-2128 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenRaw Caregiver Conversations, Being a Proactive ThinkerIn this two part interview, Shawn Anthony and Amy discuss the need to be a proactive thinker.Both Shawn and Amy are caregivers as well as professionals in the seniors industry. Shawn and Amy share their personal stories about caregiving and giving advice to others in the similar position.Guest and podcast links here👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook👉 https://www.facebook.com/artfulagingwithamy
2022-09-1438 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenActivities for children and seniors, recreation therapyGrandparents day is coming up so what better time to talk about grandparents and all the great ways they add value and love to our lives. This week Karina Stickle joins me from Engaged in Rec Podcast to chat about how we can better engage with seniors.What are some of the misconceptions seniors have when looking to get more engaged in recreation?How is the retirement industry changing to support seniors' needs?#grandparentsday #recreationaltherapistGuest and podcast links here👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com...
2022-09-0721 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenHow To Listen To Your IntuitionCurrently, there are over 7 million seniors in Canada and in the next 20 years, the senior population is expected to grow by 68%. Caring for many of these seniors are family caregivers, meaning often their adult children. It is estimated that there are 2.2 million caregivers who are also employed full-time.This creates high stress and often times complicated lifestyle. Many people have to reduce or change their workloads or even change their entire life completelyFrancesca Dattilo teaches her clients how to take control of their minds, get into the driver's seat of their emotions, master their...
2022-09-0131 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenMeditation for beginners, meditation and mindfulness for a caregiverMeditation for beginners, meditation and mindfulness for a caregiver is an extremely personal practice and what that means is that it's is yours to experience, to define. Nobody else's practice is going to guide you. It's important to know why you want to meditate and not base it on other people's meditation and mindfulness practices. As a scientist, Dr. Yasmilde chose to dig into her own health and life misalignments and finally solve them! #mindfulness #meditation #health #amyfriesenFollow me at: 👉www.amyfriesen.comBlog 👉https://www.amyfriesen.com/blogCoaching 👉https://www.amyfriese...
2022-08-2414 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenTravelling with Senior and Medical ConditionsTravelling with Senior and Medical Conditions is a concern for many families. With new things to consider such as Covid procedures, travel insurance and delays many travelers are turning to travel agents to help them navigate the process. My guest Lise Hodgson and I are discussing new travel changes and tips for travelling with seniors. #travel #podcast #covid19Follow me at: 👉www.amyfriesen.comBlog 👉https://www.amyfriesen.com/blogCoaching 👉https://www.amyfriesen.com/coachingGuest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook 👉 h...
2022-08-1730 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenTravelling with ChildrenAs covid restrictions reduce in Canada many families are itching to start traveling. However, there are now new challenges with travelling that range from covid procedures to new travelers to just plain being out of practice! Join my guest Lise Hodgson and I in a discussion of new travel changes and tips for travelling with children.#travel #podcast #amyfriesenGuest and podcast links here👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amy
2022-08-1019 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenHow to Downsize Your HomeHave you ever thought to yourself perhaps I should get rid of a few things around the home? Or have you moved and had to downsize your belongings to accommodate another space? Rita Monteiro is no stranger to downsizing and moving. On this episode of Artful Aging with Amy Rita and I discuss what the benefits of downsizing are and the best strategies.#downsizing #wheretostreamdownsizing #declutteringandorganizingGuest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amy
2022-08-0320 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenTop 5 Fall Reduction TipsFalls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians with 30% experiencing one or mall falls each year. Many people think that falls are a regular part of aging, however, they are not, and most can be prevented. Join me this week as I share my top 5 things you can do to help reduce falls and keep your loved ones from really hurting themselves. #fallrisk #falls #amyfriesenGuest and podcast links here👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amy
2022-07-2706 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenHow to Design a Personal SpaceSue Pitchforth and I are going to break down a few of the barriers when it comes to designing your space and making it a right fit for you . #decoratingmyroom #decoratingmyroomdiy #amyfriesenGuest and podcast links here👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amy
2022-07-2030 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenHow to Manage Your Stress LevelUnpaid caregiving, also known as family caregiving is present in many families across the world. Caregivers are one of the hardest demographics to measure as many either don't see themselves as caregivers or frankly, who is really asking them?I am speaking with Brenda Verch, a Registered Psychotherapist and also a Senior Living Advisor with my team at Tea and Toast. Brenda helps her clients discover what is in their way and teaches them techniques to make positive changes in their lives.#caregiverburnout #amyfriesen #caregiverGuest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com...
2022-07-1336 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenPatient Safety in HealthcareHave you ever found yourself in a healthcare crisis with your senior loved one, and unable to get the answers you need in order to make the many decisions that have now presented themselves? My guest Margot and I speak about my recent experience in the health care system as well as ways to find the help you need.#amyfriesen #inclusivedesign #patientnavigatorGuest and podcast links here👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amy
2022-07-0637 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenRemaining at HomeDeath doulas have been starting to gain popularity in recent years. For those of you who have not heard of a death doula, join us on this episode of Artful Aging with Amy, Where I speak with Debbie Abfalter about Home Care and Death#deathdoula #homecare
2022-06-3025 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenTop 5 Caregiving Tips for CaregiversWhat are the top caregiving mistakes families make?These will look a little different for each family, but in my experience, these 5 things are what cause the most conflict and pushback in families.#caregiving #amyfriesen #mistakesShow 5 - Legal DocumentsArtful Aging with Amy Show 5 Incapacity PlanningGuest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/artfulagingwithamy
2022-06-2209 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenHorticulture Therapy for SeniorsGardening has always been of interest to people of all backgrounds, but during covid, more and more people turned to gardening as therapy and a way to escape the constant negativity that came with covid. Horticultural therapy uses plants, gardening activities, and the natural landscape to boost physical and mental health. My guest on this episode of Artful Aging is Alexis Ashworth, former CEO of Habitat for Humanity turned entrepreneur and now Founder of Root in Nature. Tune in to learn more.Guest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Fac...
2022-06-1517 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenSocial Robots - Friends who follow directions!Social robots are an innovative way to engage the brain and body as well as reduce loneliness. Many retirement homes are turning to this type of activity to enhance their residents lives and additional connection.Lee St James joins me on this episode of Artful Aging with Amy to introduce us to Mandy!#amyfriesen #robots #sociallyassistiverobots Guest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/artfulagingwithamy
2022-06-0826 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenWhat is a Nursing Home Like?Do you know what the difference is between a senior living community, an assisted living facility and nursing home care is? Find out here! The senior living search is a huge job for most families when they are doing it on their own. From research to touring and everything in between, many families still feel as though they are unsure that they chose the correct home for their loved one.Guest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/artfulagingwithamy#seniorlivingcommunities #assistedlivingfacilities #nursin...
2022-06-0130 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenTop Tips Container GardeningThat thyme of the year has come again, and we are learning how to container garden with The Fine Gardner, Lana Doss on this episode of Artful Aging with Amy. I hope you can herb your enthusiasm as Lana gives us her top tips for container gardening! Even if you're lacking a green thumb like I am, there is plenty we can still keep alive! Come join the fun! #mentalhealth #sandwichgeneration #podcast #gardening #gardenGuest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amy
2022-05-2629 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenEncouraging Movement with TechnologyDo you have a loved one who use to love traveling but now due to mobility or cognitive decline are unable to? We have just the technology for you! Amy interviews Dan McEwan, Marketing Development at Motitech Canada about Motiview and how Motitech is encouraging seniors to get active and engaged through their digital library. #dementia #cycling #travel #amyfriesenGuest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/artfulagingwithamy
2022-05-2519 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenCaregiver PerseveranceBecoming an instant caregiver to not one but both of your parents in the space of 14 days is enough to break anyone. Add in 3 kids, 3 businesses, a spouse, and oneself, how can anyone make it all work? My guest today has. Laura Dill, international best-selling author, caregiver, and founder of The Slay Society is here with me today to share what she has learned on her journey and how you can do it too!#glioblastoma #perseverance #caregiver #amyfriesenBook: Daughter 👉 https://tinyurl.com/yu4xe3f7Guest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfri...
2022-05-1146 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenProductivity Tips for CaregivingAs a caregiver, it can be so difficult to be and feel productive. When you are balancing, kids, parents, home, work, personal, and all the rest, things tend to fall by the sidelines - and usually, it's yourself! In this episode of Artful Aging, I'm giving you my Top 5 Productivity Hacks to get your day back on track!#productivity #productivitytips #boundaries #amyfriesenGuest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/artfulagingwithamy
2022-05-0411 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenMyofascial Release for SleepThe Fascial system is the largest, most continuous system in our body, yet are you taking care of it properly? Find out on this episode with Myofascial Release Therapist, Tara Hagen-Fields.Guest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/artfulagingwithamy
2022-04-2744 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenMediation for Families, Eldercare MediationAs many of you have seen there were a lot of divorces during covid and there has been a rise in what has been coined "Gray Divorce". This episode about mediation will discuss not only gray divorce but will also shed light on why using a mediator during your eldercare journey is beneficial!Guest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/artfulagingwithamy
2022-04-2043 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenPet Therapy for Seniors and Mental HealthDoes your loved ones nursing home or retirement home have a therapeutic animal program? The benefits of these programs are many and range from relaxation and reduction in anxiety, as well as memory recall.Therapeutic Paws of Canada , joins us on this episode of Artful Aging with Amy to discuss what pet therapy is and how it can benefit seniors.Guest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/artfulagingwithamy
2022-04-1443 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenHow To Finance Your FutureHow do you know if you have saved enough for your senior years? What happens if you haven't? Find out here! Jim offers us tips and strategies to maximize your savings and help you save for your senior loved ones as well.Guest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/artfulagingwithamy
2022-04-0743 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenBenefits and Taxation for SeniorsIt's that time of year again when some people are sent scrambling to collect all of their information for taxes.Did you get all the forms filled out that you need? Are you able to claim that? Is there something you missed that you should claim? And the list can go on and on.According to newswire.ca almost half of Canadians wait until the last minute to file their taxes. Additionally, the Globe and Mail reported that almost half of Canadians were also doing their own taxes and possibly missing...
2022-03-3041 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenHow to Age in Place SuccessfullyThe number one thing we hear from seniors who don't want to make a move is "the only way I'm leaving my house is feet first" However, many don't plan for aging in place properly and more often than not find themselves in a crisis situation.If your wish is to truly live in one place until "the end" then do yourself a favour and plan out how that might look. This episode of Artful Aging with Amy is a great place to begin.Guest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amy...
2022-03-2342 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenNutrition Facts About Brain HealthIntellectually, we all know that we should be eating a well balanced diet, full of nutrients, minerals, healthy fats and all the rest! In fact many of us have learned about this all though our lives.Consider, your brain is always on, therefore it needs a steady flow of fuel to operate optimally.Learn more from our guest Julie Gervais of @brainhealthpourlavie about how to care for your brin through nutrition.More information at artfulagingwithamy.com
2022-03-1746 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenWhat is Senior AdvocacyAn advocate is someone who supports a cause or personAdvocacy for the seniors in our life is so important and many families do advocate. Yet some families are still trying to find the balance of when and how much advocacy to do.More information at artfulagingwithamy.com
2022-03-1047 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenDocumenting a LifetimeMore seniors are online than ever before. Due to the friendly push of covid, many came online all at the same time needing training on how to use various platforms such as Facebook and Zoom.As a documentary filmmaker and educator, Michelle Devorah Kahn learned though her experience that documenting a lifetime can be such a special moment. She now runs @shadypineslearning a set of educational programs that aims to "educate, connect, empower & foster growth within the senior citizen community."Guest and podcast links here👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/art...
2022-03-0245 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenWays to Communicate EffectivelyAphasia is a language disorder caused by damage in a specific area of the brain that controls language expression and comprehension.There are many types of aphasia and not all are caused by strokes.In this episode we discuss, whether or not aphasia is something that can improve as well as why managing your environment is quite important.Guest and podcast links here👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/artfulagingwithamy
2022-02-2346 min
CleanBreakAging Gracefully, Tea and Toast with Amy FriesenDaren sits down today to chat with Amy Friesen, CEO and founder of Tea and Toast, about the life transition that we all hope to go through - aging. Amy and her team at Tea and Toast facilitate the transition into retirement and aging gracefully by helping their clients determine their needs and wants for the future and how to ensure that those factors are met. Over the last 8 years Amy has been working to close the retirement living knowledge gap by assisting caregivers and retirees make informed and educated decisions when choosing what the next transition in their...
2022-02-2239 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenFighting Parkinson's and WinningParkinson’s disease affects 1 in every 500 people in Canada. Over 100,000 Canadians are living with Parkinson’s today and approximately 6,600 new cases of PD are diagnosed each year in Canada.Did you know that regular exercise helps to fight some of the effects of Parkinson's Disease? It can delay symptoms, improve heart health and reduce fall risks!Guest and podcast links here 👉 https://www.amyfriesen.com/artful-aging-with-amyJoin us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/artfulagingwithamy
2022-02-1644 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenFoot Care as we AgeDid you know, That the average person walks up to about 160,000 kilometers, or 115,000 miles, in their lifetime, enough to walk around the earth 4 times?Even though they are all the way down there, proper foot care as we age is very important.DYK - there are about 250 000 sweat glands in the feet. The average person will lose about a cup of moisture a day through the feet.What types of skin problems can affect diabetics and when should a foot issue be looked at by a professional?Guest Bios Here 👉 https://www...
2022-02-0947 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenInnovations in the Senior Housing IndustryWhat's happening in the senior living industry? On this week's episode of Artful Aging with Amy we speak with the founders of UpsideHom and Welbi about new and unique ways entrepreneurs are adding value and services to the seniors housing industry.
2022-02-0242 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenMental Health TherapiesYou're a caregiver looking for ways to alleviate your stress, guilt and burnout, but where do you turn?This week on Artful Aging with Amy we speak with David Gilbert, a Mental Health Therapist about therapies and techniques to reduce and often eliminate some of the heavy emotions caregivers can carry.For more information, head over to www.artfulagingwithamy.com
2022-01-2645 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenFinding Your Path in the Sandwich GenerationEmotions such as guilt, shame, and frustration are as common to caregivers as love gratefulness, and purpose, but no one ever talks about them.Join me for this week's episode: Sandwiched - Finding Your Path in the Sandwich Generation where I speak with Sarah McEwen, life coach and caregiver to both her young children and parents.
2022-01-1945 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenFlushing the Stigma on IncontinenceOn Artful Aging with Amy, we are discussing all things incontinence! Did you know it is not a normal part of aging? Tune in as my guest Lisa Flanders teaches us all about warning signs and addressees misconceptions!
2022-01-1245 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenJourney to and Through Senior LivingOn Artful Aging with Amy this week, Michelle Woodbrey joins us from 2 Sisters Senior Living.Are you confused by senior living options and all of the terminology? Not to worry, Amy and Michelle will break it down for you and even compare US and Canadian systems.A show not to be missed for caregivers, especially those who have loved ones in the opposite country.
2022-01-0646 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenDementia Care Over the HolidaysOn this weeks episode of Artful Aging with Amy we speak with Misia McCallum a Dementia Coach at the Dementia Society about caring for a loved one with Dementia over the holidays.
2021-12-2244 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenIncapacity Planning - Answering Your Questions on Power of Attorney'sOur guest this week on Artful Aging with Amy is Erin McNamara, who is the owner of McNamara Law Services and she specializes in estate law and wills in Ontario. Erin and I will be discussing Incapacity Planning. Important need to know details for planning your journey.
2021-12-2035 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenFinding Your Balance - Everything CaregivingJulie Fournier-Elrefaie is a mom, and partner, a dog mom, a Yoga teacher, and an Integral Associate Coach. Through her personal journey, she has had to find her own balance while caring for everyone, remaining employed, and helping her husband in his recovery. Join us for this much-needed conversation around caregiving on Artful Aging with AmyFor more information on today's guest head over to artfulagingwithamy.com
2021-12-1339 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenHealthy Aging - Exploring Recreation TherapiesWe are speaking with Tania Silletta of Bloom Therapeutic Recreation and Fitness about healthy aging. For more information head over to artfulagingwithamy.com
2021-12-0639 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenDownsizing - What to do with all of the "stuff" and when to startWe are taking a look into downsizing and hoarding with our guest Gisele Grenier-Miller of Altered Spaces - Altered Lives. Grab your pen and paper you will want to take lots of notes!
2021-11-3042 min
Artful Aging with Amy FriesenIsolation - How do we spot it and address it in our senior population?Our guests today are joining us from the Royal Ottawa Place Long Term Care and have many years of experience helping families navigate not only long-term care but also addressing seniors' needs to be involved in their care, and what happens when a senior becomes isolated.Debbie Pilon is the director of patient care service and is a strong believer in the notion that a long-term care home is a place that seniors or others who need specialized care can thrive and have a quality life.Erin Langiano is a recreational therapist who is passionate...
2021-11-2048 min