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Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk- episode 42- The What's Next Longevity Innovation SummitThe What's Next Longevity Innovation Summit is less than two weeks away and it features an agenda packed with leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and more. Such as? Our guest, CABHI Ventures Partner Mel Barsky joins Mary Furlong, summit executive producer and co-host Fred Fishkin to discuss who will be there and why anyone connected with the longevity economy should be there too. Tune in and subscribe!
2025-12-0318 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk-episode 41Social impact investing: What is it? What are the trends? What should you know? On episode 41 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk, Mary and Fred are joined by leaders on the front lines of social impact investing. Allison Sekuler from CABHI and Baycrest Academy for Research and Education; from the SCAN Foundation, Brendan Ahearn; and from Stead Impact Ventures, Dana Larson. Don't miss it. Plus you'll learn the latest on the upcoming What's Next Longevity Innovation Summit in Washington D.C..
2025-11-1238 min
Capturing Essence for Care: Storytelling that Promotes Personhood in Healthcare9. The Power of Reframing Your Caregiving Story with Ron BelenoSend us a textRon Beleno is an active advocate for dementia, caregiving, aging and research communities. From lived experience, he encourages others to transform the challenging caregiving journey into one of growth and resilience through his innovative approach to narrative reframing and community building. In caring for his father who had Alzheimer's for over ten years, Ron shares practical strategies that changed his perspective and improved quality of life for his entire family. Key points discussed:• Reframing problems as challenges creates a mindset focused on solutions rather than obstacles• Over 60% of peo...
2025-07-1546 min
NeuroCentury24. Resilience of the Ageing BrainHow we age can differ considerably, but more of it is in our hands than we often realise. To start with, we need to get to know ourselves better, learn how to rely on the gist of information that is available as memory loss progresses, and develop an ability to turn off the situations that distract us. Scientifically, there is an emerging body of knowledge about modifiable risk factors for brain disorders, many of which are more prevalent in older age. There are also age-tech solutions to empower people to live the lives they choose. D...
2025-05-2231 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #24 - Re:Pair GenomicsWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, Shiron Lee, Co-Founder of Re:Pair Genomics and their funder, Jonathan Suckling, Senior Manager at Centre of Aging + Brain Health Innovation, talk about a founders' approach to non-dilutive and dilutive funding, the investment landscape for Canadian medtech companies, and how does grant fuel a company's investment journey.
2025-05-0630 min
Community of Innovation PodcastWorld Alzheimer's MonthSeptember is World Alzheimer's Month. This is a time to raise awareness about dementia and its impact on more than 55 million people worldwide – and that number is rapidly growing.
On the latest Community of Innovation podcast episode, hosts Dr. Allison Sekuler, President & Chief Scientist of CABHI and the Baycrest Academy of Research and Education, and Dr. Rosanne Aleong, Executive Director, Research, Innovation and Translation at CABHI and the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education, explore the critical need for the prevention, detection, treatment, and care of dementia
Our guests include Sylvia Ciechanowski, Audiologist at Baycrest He...
2024-09-0543 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastThe brain economy with Dr. Harris EyreOn the latest Community of Innovation podcast episode, we continue our series featuring conversations from the sixth annual CABHI Summit: Defy Dementia. In this episode, we revisit the keynote address featuring CABHI’s president, Dr. Allison Sekuler, in conversation with Dr. Harris Eyre, a visionary entrepreneur leading the way towards a brain-positive economy.
They explore the need to shift towards a brain economy in response to the growing strain on our cognitive health from advanced generative AI models and the increase in societal and environmental pressures that impact our well-being.
2024-08-2234 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastGERAS DANCE: Dancing for brain healthOn the latest Community of Innovation podcast episode, hosts Dr. Allison Sekuler, President & Chief Scientist of CABHI and the Baycrest Academy of Research and Education, and Rosanne Aleong, Executive Director, Research, Innovation and Translation at CABHI and the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education, explore the benefits of exercise for optimal brain health.
GERAS Dance, a CABHI-supported Spark project, is an evidence-based, recreational and rehabilitation program that provides older persons with opportunities to improve mobility, engage with their peers, and stimulate their minds through accessible dance exercises.
Our guests, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, a Professor of...
2024-07-3132 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastWhat's the big deal about ageism?June is Seniors Month. On the latest Community of Innovation podcast episode, we continue with our series featuring conversations from the sixth annual CABHI Summit: Defy Dementia. In this episode, Bianca Stern, Executive Director of Health Innovation at CABHI moderates a discussion with Adele Ostfield, a CABHI Senior Advisory Panel member, and Helen Hirsh Spence, CEO and Founder of Top Sixty Over 60, on understanding ageism: Why it is harmful and how to combat it.
2024-06-2729 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastBreaking barriers with brain stimulationMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. On the latest Community of Innovation podcast episode, hosts Drs. Allison Sekuler, President & Chief Scientist and Rosanne Aleong, Executive Director, Research, Innovation and Translation at CABHI, explore the benefits and address the common misconceptions of neuromodulation: an intervention that directly stimulates the human brain. Neuromodulation can be used to treat various health concerns, but in this episode, we focus in on its use for mental health treatment and dementia care.
Our first guest, Dr. Tarek Rajji, senior scientist and chair of the Medical Advisory Committee at the Centre for Addiction and...
2024-05-1634 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 26For startups, entrepreneurs and investors in age-tech, episode 26 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk is a must. With the What's Next Longevity Venture Summit fast approaching, June 11th and 12th, at the Fairmont in SF, Mary and Fred focus on that and more. They are joined by Amelia Hay, VP of Start-up Programming and Investments at the AgeTech Collaborative From AARP. And then we'll chat with Allison Sekuler, President and Chief Scientist at CABHI, the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation, as well as Allison Cook, founder of Better Aging and Policy Consulting.
2024-04-1818 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastAging & Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation with AmecaWe are thrilled to introduce a series of podcast episodes featuring conversations from the sixth annual CABHI Summit: Defy Dementia. This episode features a fireside chat with Dr. Rosanne Aleong, Executive Director, Research, Innovation and Translation, and Ameca, created by Engineered Arts. Ameca is the world’s most advanced humanoid robot representing the forefront of human-robotics technology.
2024-04-1826 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 24
Deals, conferences and more! On episode 24 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk, Mary and Fred welcome Danny Aronson, the CEO of Tuned, a hearing health start-up that has won a 3.2 million dollar seed extension. The company has disruptive potential. Then they are joined by The Perfect Companion co-founder Jon Siegel and the new head of its Nashville expansion, Ed Kelley. With the ASA conference coming up, AgeTech Atlanta Jeffrey Gray talks about the pitch competition on tap. And we also hear from Full Circle founder Virginie Raphael, winner of the inaugural John Hopper Impact Award. Nominations are open now...
2024-03-2056 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastEmpowering women in innovationIn honour of International Women’s Day, Dr. Rosanne Aleong, Executive Director, Research, Innovation and Translation, speaks with two remarkable female innovators.
Neelam Brar, founder of TotalLife Therapy, which helps older adults get the mental health care help they need and Kate Dupuis, a Schlegel Innovation Leader in Arts and Aging at Sheridan College, who establishes intergenerational connections through music therapy.
2024-03-0858 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastUnlocking Your Death Drawer: Achieving Financial Wellness and Creating a WillWills are not just for the very rich or the very elderly, and they shouldn’t be a last-minute part of life for anybody. On the latest episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation’s podcast, Drs. Allison Sekuler, President and Chief Scientist and Rosanne Aleong, Executive Director, Research, Innovation, and Translation and their guests discuss why creating a formalized will is one of the best things you can do for your loved ones.
2024-02-131h 09Community of Innovation PodcastCultural Safety in Dementia CareHosts Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong chat with guests Chenny Xia, CEO of Gotcare, and Ngozi Iroanyah, Director Health Equity and Access at Alzheimer Society of Ontario about what culturally safe care is, what the principles of it are, and how to apply it.
Les docteurs Allison Sekuler et Rosanne Aleong discutent avec les invités Chenny Xia, PDG de Gotcare, et Ngozi Iroanyah, directeur de l'équité en matière de santé et de l'accès à la Société Alzheimer de l'Ontario, de ce que sont les soins culturellement sécuritaires, de leurs principes et de la faço...
2024-01-3044 min
Free Lunch by The PeakThe Tech Revolution Happening In Brain HealthThere are a lot of exciting developments happening in the neurotechnology space that could dramatically improve how we detect, prevent, and treat cognitive decline and conditions like dementia and diseases like Alzheimer's. On this episode, one of the world's foremost neuroscientists, Dr. Allison Sekuler, joins us to talk about her work in this field, some of the innovations she's most excited about, how innovations in AI and AR/VR will be applied to brain health, and what it's going to mean for how we age. Also: We get her advice on how to keep our brains working well into...
2024-01-2353 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastBest of Season 4Welcome to the Community of Innovation Podcast’s final episode of Season 4, in which we review the top three episodes of the season. Take a walk down memory lane with hosts Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong, as well as production team members Monique Cheng and Lisa Hartford, as they reminisce about which podcasts affected them the most, and why.
2023-12-1839 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastArtificial Intelligence in AgingArtificial intelligence – it’s not new and it’s here to stay. In recent years, with artificial intelligence or AI applications like Siri, Alexa, and ChatGPT making the news, the role of artificial intelligence in everyday life has become a topic of deep discussion and debate - whether that be in education, the arts, or healthcare.
Hosts Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong chat with guests Dr. Muhammad Mamdani and Dor Skuler about the basics of AI, how it is being applied to the health of Canadians, and what opportunities are available in the aging...
2023-11-211h 06Community of Innovation PodcastInnovations in the Residential Care of Older PersonsHow can we design optimal housing and community settings that better support and empower older adults to live a life of purpose, community connection, security, and fulfilment?
Find out in our recording of a live fireside chat with Dr. William Reichman, President and CEO of Baycrest Seniors Care, and guest Dr. Victor Regnier, an internationally renowned architect and leading expert in innovative housing solutions and services for older persons with mental and/or physical frailty. Hear about the latest research and global developments in optimizing housing designs and programs for aging adults from across the world. Audience...
2023-10-261h 07Community of Innovation PodcastWorldwide Disruptions in Brain Health InnovationCABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast continues in our series of episodes featuring conversations from the CABHI Summit 2023. This episode features a first-hand telling of disruptions in brain health innovation occurring in Denmark, the Netherlands, Israel, Japan, and Canada.
Our hosts Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong kick off this insightful discussion by a global panel of experts: Faith Malach, (Executive Director, Care Transformation and Innovation, Baycrest, Canada), Keren Etkin (publisher of TheGerontechnologist, Israel), Yasuko Akutsu (Associate Professor, Patient Support Department, Chiba University Hospital, Japan), and Mide Seyi-Ajayi (Executive Director, Baycrest Health Sciences, Canada).
2023-09-1347 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastHave the Talk: Sexuality, Intimacy, and Aging (Part II)In this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast, hosts Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong are joined again by guests Maggie Perquin and Sylvia Davidson for our second of two episodes on sexuality, intimacy, and aging.
In our previous episode, Maggie and Sylvia explored the importance of intimacy in the aging journey, the challenges that 2SLGBTQI+ couples face, and how healthcare can better support people living with dementia and their partners. In today’s episode, we will be doing a deeper dive into the often taboo nature of the topic; how we need to broaden our...
2023-08-161h 02Community of Innovation PodcastBroken Trust: Financial Abuse in Older AdultsWith the rising number of reports of older adults experiencing scams and crimes in recent months, this episode explores the issue of financial abuse of older adults – whether through scams, identity theft, or fraud. Hosts Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong chat with guests Bénédicte Schoepflin, Kelly Heisz, and Jeff Horncastle about common scams, how to identify and detect them, what to do when facing one, and strategies to protect oneself from these crimes.
2023-07-0549 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastLove Out Loud: Sexuality, Intimacy, and Aging (Part I)Let’s get comfortable and have “the talk.” In honour of Pride Month, hosts Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong chat with Maggie Perquin and Sylvia Davidson about sexuality, intimacy, and aging with a focus on individuals living with dementia and their partners. Tune in as we talk candidly about the experiences of these individuals, including relationship changes, the unique challenges for 2SLGBTQI+ couples, and how the healthcare system can better support them.
2023-06-061h 08Community of Innovation PodcastCrossroads: Navigating Driving and DementiaIn honour of Canada Road Safety Week, the latest Community of Innovation podcast episode looks at driving and dementia.
In this episode, hosts Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong chat with Mary Beth Wighton, Dr. Gary Naglie, and Dr. Mark Rapoport about the impact of dementia on driving ability, safety, and the emotional journey of older adults losing their licenses. Our guests will also look at resources like the Driving and Dementia Roadmap, which can support individuals living with dementia, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
2023-05-1952 min
Xing The Gap, with Rick MillerRobert Sekuler & Allison SekulerRick shares the mic with two of the world’s top neuroscientists, who also happen to be related. Dr. Robert Sekuler is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Brandeis University in Massachusetts, and a world-renowned researcher in the fields of perception and memory. His daughter, Dr. Allison Sekuler, teaches at the University of Toronto and McMaster University, and is Sandra A. Rotman Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience at Rotman Research Institute, the President and Chief Scientist at CABHI and the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care. Oh, and she’s a professional drummer, too...
2023-05-1036 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastThe human brain is an amazing thing...until it failsThis episode, the first of our special CABHI Summit 2023 episodes, features Dr. Brent Chappell, a radiologist and a slam poet from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In his powerful and moving keynote address, Brent inspires us to understand why Alzheimer's disease research and innovation matter.
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2023-04-2017 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastOne Size Does Not Fit All: The Intersection Between Sex, Gender & Brain HealthIn honour of Women’s International Day and Brain Health Month, this Community of Innovation podcast episode looks at the intersection between sex, gender, and brain health - specifically for women and individuals from the 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Our guests explore the historical reasons and implications of ignoring sex and gender in science and research. They’ll also look at the aging and brain health journey from a gender-diverse lens and will dive into the importance of equity and intersectionality in health research, innovation, and promotion.
CABHI Hosts: Dr. Allison Sekuler, Dr. Rosanne Aleong
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2023-03-0852 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk: Journey Health and Lifestyle acquires LifeWalker Mobility (ep. 17)What goes into a deal like the acquisition of LifeWalker Mobility by Journey Health and Lifestyle? On episode 17 of What’s Next Longevity Deal Talk, Mary and Fred are joined by Journey Health and Lifestyle CEO Mitch Yoel and the company’s Mark McCutchen, former CFO of LifeWalker Mobility, maker of the UpWalker. Then…there’s the busy March conference calendar, from SXSW to CABHI and more including the American Society on Aging event in Atlanta. AgeTech Atlanta CEO Jeffrey Gray chats with us about one of the events, the Age Tech Challenge Innovation Showcase. Listen or watch…and subscribe!
2023-03-0836 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastThe Mentee Experience: Radical Candor & Gratitude in the Mentor-Mentee Relationship (Part II of The Mentorship Series)Join us for part two of our mentorship series, where we dive into the mentor-mentee relationship from the mentee perspective. Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong talk with GeriMedRisk's Co-Executive Directors Dr. Joanne Ho and Dr. Sophiya Benjamin, as well as Rehabtronics' Chief Executive Officer Dr. Rahul Samant and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Bojana Turic. Learn about the key elements of a successful mentor-mentee bond, and how their mentors have shaped their innovation journey.
2023-02-0647 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastDay 1: Life After a Dementia DiagnosisWelcome to Season 4! ln honour of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong welcome Jim Mann, Dr. Anthony Levinson (iGeriCare), and Robin Mitchell (Baycrest) as they explore the impact of a dementia diagnosis on clients and their families in those first/early days.
Our guests will walk us through the common emotions and challenges that a diagnosis may bring along with resources and strategies to help clients and their families.
2023-01-111h 13Community of Innovation PodcastBest of Season 3: Empowering AgingCABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast has officially wrapped up our third season! Listen to this compilation episode featuring highlights from our three most popular episodes this past year, as picked by our listeners. This episode features interviews tackling the toughest challenges surrounding aging, brain health, and women’s health issues.
Take a walk down memory lane with hosts Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong, as well as production team members Arielle Ricketts, Nicole Pacampara, and Monique Cheng.
Subscribe to the Community of Innovation podcast to hear new episodes from season four starting in January 2023.
2022-12-1534 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastThe Craft of Mentorship (Part I of The Mentorship Series)In this Community of Innovation podcast episode, Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong welcome Brice Scheschuk, Managing Partner of Globalive Capital and co-founder of MindFrame Connect, and Dr. Ray Muzyka, founder of ThresholdImpact. Our guests will dive deep into the craft and discipline of mentorship as they talk about what it takes to become a great mentor. Tune in to hear the key principles of mentorship and ways to improve your mentoring skills.
2022-11-3059 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastEmbrace the Burn: Exercise & AgingGet moving, get sweating, and embrace that burn. All that sweat looks good on you!
In this episode, our guests dive deep into the benefits of exercise and physical movement not only for the body but also for the brain. Hear all about the latest research on how exercise can positively impact older adults and their lived experiences and how physical movement can be a healthy outlet for the body, mind, and spirit.
Hosted by Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong (CABHI). Featuring Dr. Jennifer Heisz (Canada Research Chair in Brain Health and Aging and Associate Profe...
2022-10-1943 min
The AgeTech Podcast - by TheGerontechnologistInnovators in Aging? This 20 Minute Podcast Could Be a Gamechanger for Your StartupAgeTech startups are faced with a unique set of challenges.
Raising funding, validating the market, launching a product and trying to find product-market fit are things every startup has to deal with. However, startups in AgeTech are unique in the way their products usually have to appeal to multiple stakeholders (older adults, family caregivers, elder care organizations, etc'). This means that market validation, crafting a value proposition and even building the product's user interface(s) becomes all the more challenging.
For this reason, early-stage AgeTech startups could use all the help they can get. One...
2022-09-2924 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastEverything You Wanted to Know About Technology and the Future of AgingIncreasingly, there’s been a lot of talk in the media about how new technologies are transforming the way we age. Join CABHI President and Chief Scientist Dr. Allison Sekuler as she talks to some of the titans of the agetech landscape about the future of technology and aging, the role agetech will play in the lives of older adults and caregivers, and what these innovations mean for our collective physical and mental well-being.
Moderated by Dr. Allison Sekuler. Featuring Dr. Alex Mihailidis (AGE-WELL), Dr. David Lindeman (CITRIS, CTA), Sasha Spellman (AARP Innovation Labs), Erica Lloyd (Soul Ma...
2022-09-2135 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastFrom Ageism to Empowerment: An Intergenerational Conversation with Mother-Son Duo of Acclaimed Film 'Duty Free'After 75-year-old immigrant mother, Rebecca Danigelis was fired without cause from her lifelong job as a hotel housekeeper, her son Sian-Pierre Regis took her on a bucket list adventure to reclaim her life. As Rebecca struggled to find work, Sian-Pierre lovingly documented her journey in his celebrated film Duty Free – uncovering the economic insecurity shaping not only his mother’s future but that of an entire generation.
In this episode, Rebecca and Sian-Pierre join moderator Felicia Brown as they talk about the film and how their own personal life journeys intersect with the issues near and dear to t...
2022-09-1235 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastAge-Friendly Communities: Taking Stock of Where We’re at GloballyCABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast is proud to continue our series of episodes featuring conversations from the CABHI Summit 2022. This episode is the series’ third installment.
The dramatic confluence of social, health, economic, and political crises around the world has shone a revealing light on inequalities at so many levels and has increased the level of urgency to create healthy environments for all ages. Join our international panel as they delve into some of the challenges, opportunities, and creative solutions that communities have encountered on the way to building age-friendly and dementia-friendly environments.
Moderated by B...
2022-08-2427 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastNavigating the Healthcare System: Diversity, Accessibility, and Health Equity in Seniors CareCABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast is proud to continue our series of episodes featuring conversations from the CABHI Summit 2022. This episode is the series’ second installment.
The experience of being an older adult, a caregiver, or a person living with dementia comes with unique challenges no matter one’s identity – but we’ve known for a long time those challenges are magnified for people of colour, Indigenous peoples, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community, among others. The panel draws on their professional and personal experiences to explore some of the challenges members of diverse populations – including those with i...
2022-08-1029 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastBreaking the Intergenerational Sound BarrierOn this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast, Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong welcome Samantha Gardner, Co-founder of Sunshine Connected, as well as Jackie Tanner, a gerontological social worker and National Manager and Clinical Lead for Canada HomeShare. They discuss common misconceptions about the generational divide and how their organizations are enabling intergenerational learning and relationships through innovative digital platforms and housing approaches.
2022-07-2147 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastDemystifying Death and Dying (Part II)In this episode -- the second in a two-part conversation -- Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong interview Drs. Hsien Seow and Samantha Winemaker, hosts of the Waiting Room Revolution podcast, about shifting our approach to death and dying when it comes to serious illness.
In our previous episode, Sammy and Hsien shared with our audience their seven key ways to be prepared and hopeful when facing serious illness. In today’s episode, we will be doing a deeper dive into our current understanding about the palliative care journey around illness; and, more specifically, age-related illnesses like de...
2022-06-2153 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk (episode 6): Neursantys captures Venture Summit top business plan prizeUsing technology to restore balance won Neursantys and founder Dr. John Ralston the top prize in this year's Longevity Venture Summit Business Plan Competition. Learn more as Dr. Ralston and CABHI Director of Business Development Mel Barsky join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin on episode 6 of What's Next.. Longevity Deal Talk.
2022-06-2124 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk (episode 6): Neursantys captures Venture Summit top business plan prizeUsing technology to restore balance won Neursantys and founder Dr. John Ralston the top prize in this year's Longevity Venture Summit Business Plan Competition. Learn more as Dr. Ralston and CABHI Director of Business Development Mel Barsky join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin on episode 6 of What's Next.. Longevity Deal Talk.
2022-06-2124 min
Fearless Future w/ Catherine McCourtEntrepreneurship and Arya Health: Interview w/ Dr. Richard SztramkoThis week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Richard Sztramko, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine professional to speak about his journey into entrepreneurship .as co- founder of Arya Health. Arya EHR (Electronic Health Record) and Handover, a cutting-edge health tech company rapidly expanding throughout Canada in hospitals and outpatient clinics. He has served as the Chief Medical Officer of a publicly traded remote chronic disease management company called TSX: V (RHT), and currently consults for US-based Kerna Health. Dr. Richard Sztramko currently practices Geriatric and Internal Medicine at St. Peter’s and Juravinski Hospitals in Hamil...
2022-05-2436 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastDemystifying Death and Dying (Part I)In this episode, Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong interview Drs. Hsien Seow and Samantha Winemaker, hosts of the Waiting Room Revolution podcast, about shifting our approach to death and dying when it comes to serious illness.
In this episode we’ll discuss the ways our current understanding about illness and death shape the palliative care experience for patients and family members. Our guests will also share some helpful tips for staying hopeful and prepared when facing a serious illness.
2022-05-1850 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastCaregiving, Advocacy, and Community LeadershipCABHI's Community of Innovation podcast is proud to introduce a series of episodes featuring conversation from the CABHI Summit 2022. This episode is the series' first installment.
In this candid and moving session, our panel of family caregivers – all of whom have personal experience caring for a loved one living with dementia – give us a glimpse into their world. They share how their caregiving experiences have naturally empowered them to become leaders in their communities in unique ways. More than sharing just their stories, they move us to action by depicting the supports and policies for careg...
2022-04-2627 min
Community of Innovation PodcastThe Femtech Revolution and the Fight for Quality Pelvic HealthcareDuring her recent fight with cervical cancer, Rachel Bartholomew had an epiphany. She realized that far too many women were left to navigate pelvic health challenges in the dark. To address this problem, Rachel founded Hyivy Health – a company providing a 3-in-1 pelvic rehab system that connects patients and clinicians to improve support and education around the pelvic health journey.
On this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast, Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong sit down with Rachel to discuss her journey as a femtech entrepreneur, the stigma preventing women from receiving quality pelvic healthcare, and the...
2022-03-2842 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastAging Well with Lifelong Learner Molly SutkaitisOn this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast, Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong speak with octogenarian Molly Sutkaitis about aging well and smashing stereotypes about older adults.
In this candid conversation, Molly shares her inspirational story about growing up in Glasgow, Scotland during the Second World War, her previous involvement in activist group the Raging Grannies, and the life experiences that motivated her to pursue a master’s degree in theology, which she received at the age of 88.
2022-02-2235 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastDementia MythbustersWhat is dementia? Is it a normal part of aging? These are just some of the questions that we’ll be answering on this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast.
In honour of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we’re teaming up with Dr. Howard Chertkow (Professor of Neurology at the University of Toronto, Senior Scientist at Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute, and Scientific Director of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging), Maria Muzzi (Social Worker at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto), and Laura McGill (Public Education Coordinator at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto) to debunk common m...
2022-01-201h 01Community of Innovation PodcastBest of Season II: Community of Innovation PodcastCABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast has officially wrapped up its second season! Listen to this compilation episode to hear nuggets from some of our best interviews with the movers and shakers in the longevity sector. This episode features interviews from guests who are tackling the toughest challenges surrounding aging, brain health, and equity, diversity and inclusion within the startup and health innovation ecosystem.
Take a walk down memory lane with hosts Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong, as well as production team member Arielle Ricketts, as they reminisce on their favourite episodes from season two.
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2021-12-1318 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastFood for Thought: How What we Eat Impacts our Physical and Cognitive HealthFood. It fuels us, brings us together, and makes up a large part of our cultural heritage. As we age, food and nutrition play an even more important role in our lives by helping to support cognitive and physical health. On this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast, guests Dr. Carol Greenwood, Senior Scientist Emeritus at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest, and Toronto Chef Nuit Regular come together to discuss all the ways food impacts our sense of well-being and quality of life and how our relationship with food changes across our lifespan.
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2021-11-2259 min
Glowing OlderEpisode 7:6 Sheri Rose From Thrive Center Gives Priceless Advice for Entrepreneurs Entering the Aging Care EcosystemThe CEO and Executive Director of Thrive Center talks about the world’s first and only non-profit devoted to promoting healthy aging with technological innovations and specialized educational programs, and the technologies changing the lives of older adults.
About Sheri
Sheri Rose is the CEO and Executive Director of the Thrive Center, a nonprofit innovation center focused on wellness and aging. She is also a partner at Commonwealth Leverage LLC, a healthcare professional consulting firm. Sheri previously held positions with AT&T, as Director of Sales & Regulatory. She serves on the Executive Board of the Wom...
2021-10-3129 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastTechnology, Aging + RONs?For this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation Podcast, Drs. Allison Sekuler and Rosanne Aleong sit down with agetech experts Keren Etkin and Ron Beleno to explore emerging technology trends shaking up the longevity sector. Our guests also share their projections for the future of agetech (think flying cars and the Jetsons), while reminding us that great technology should only exist to help us do more of what we love – whether that’s enjoying our favourite hobbies or staying in touch with our families as we age.
Learn more about our guests
Keren...
2021-10-2555 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastHappily Ever Older: In Conversation with Author and Journalist Moira WelshIn this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast, author and journalist Moira Welsh talks about her book Happily Ever Older: Revolutionary Approaches to Long-Term Care, and the idea that aging can and should be a fun and fulfilling moment in our life’s journey.
For Welsh, growing older should come with opportunities to learn new things, enjoy hobbies, and discover more about ourselves and the people around us. “We can always aim high to improve ourselves, no matter our age or ability,” she argues.
In this fireside chat, first aired at the 2021 CABHI Summit...
2021-10-1235 min
TOTAL BRAINWHAT'S NEW IN COLLABORATIVE CARE FOR DEPRESSION_ Dr Evian Gordon MD. PhD and Dr Richard Sztramko MDDr. Richard Sztramko practices Geriatric and Internal Medicine at St. Peter’s and Juravinski Hospitals in Hamilton, Ontario. He is an Assistant Professor at McMaster University, and the current Chief Medical Officer of Kerna Health. He is the co- founder of Arya EHR (Electronic Health Record) and Handover, a cutting-edge health tech company rapidly expanding throughout Canada in hospitals and outpatient clinics. He has co-founded an award winning online education platform called www.igericare.ca to help caregivers of patients with dementia improve caregiver self-efficacy, which has been funded by Centres for Aging and Brain Health Innova...
2021-10-0125 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastStill Kicking: Confronting Aging and Ableism in the Wake of the PandemicWhat would COVID-19 mortality rates look like if we had known from the very beginning of the pandemic that the virus would also affect young and healthy people?
This is the question that begins Ashton Applewhite’s fireside chat, featured on this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast, where she exposes the ageist and ableist attitudes behind the neglect and marginalization of older adults witnessed throughout the pandemic.
Listen to this episode to hear Applewhite tackle these important topic, and also prescribe her solution for a more inclusive society where everyone can...
2021-09-1438 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastEp. 24 - "Fixing Long-Term Care: A Conversation with Award-Winning Author and Journalist André Picard "In his recent book, Neglected No More: The Urgent Need to Improve the Lives of Canada’s Elders in the Wake of a Pandemic, André Picard reveals the full extent of the crisis in eldercare and offers an urgently needed prescription to fix a broken system. For Picard, improving long-term care will require us to change the way we think about aging. As he points out in this keynote, first aired at the CABHI Summit 2021, we must shift towards a person-centred elder care model where aging is celebrated, and older adults are treated with the dignity and respect they des...
2021-08-1638 min
Glowing OlderEpisode 6:5 Mary Furlong Speaks about the Revolution in Senior Housing and AgeTechWith one foot in Silicon Valley and the other Washington D.C., Mary Furlong has the inside scoop on senior living. Learn about the innovations making a difference to older adults, and how a focus on family, creativity, learning, community, and vitality leads to success in the longevity market.
About Mary
Mary Furlong is Founder and CEO of Mary Furlong & Associates (MFA). Founded in 2003, MFA is a strategy, business development and marketing company headquartered in Lafayette, California. A serial entrepreneur, Mary founded the first social network for older adults, SeniorNet.org in 1986, and ThirdAge Media i...
2021-08-1536 min
Rx for Success Podcast63 The Entrepreneur: Richard Sztramko, MDThe CME experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and unlock credits & more: https://earnc.me/aM6vIk Richard Sztramko practices Geriatric and Internal Medicine at St. Peter's and Juravinski Hospitals in Hamilton, Ontario. He is an Assistant Professor at McMaster University. He is the co- founder of Arya EHR (Electronic Health Record) and Handover, a cutting-edge health tech company rapidly expanding throughout Canada in hospitals and outpatient clinics. He has served as the Chief Medical Officer of a publicly traded remote chronic disease management company called Reliq Health TSX: V (RHT), and current...
2021-08-0945 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastEp. 23 - "Innovation and Technology in Dementia Care: A Bridge to Better Health"The current COVID-19 healthcare crisis has accelerated the development and adoption of aging and brain health innovations around the world. From robots to AI-powered fall detection systems, the longevity market is seeing a boom in agetech products that aim to improve the quality of life for older adults living at home or in long-term care facilities.
Where we once crawled, we’ve learned to sprint. Many countries, including Canada, are incorporating technology into dementia care faster than ever before.
But is technology the answer to all of our aging challenges? How can we use technology in...
2021-07-261h 08Community of Innovation Podcast“Little Acts of Love”: The Secret Ingredient to Supporting LGBTQ2+ Seniors and their AlliesLGBTQ2+ older adults may experience significant barriers to healthcare that can make them reluctant to embrace their full identities while living in long-term care and community settings. The fear of discrimination may prevent them from seeking medical attention or disclosing their desires for advanced care if they are living with a chronic condition such as dementia.
To address these challenges, Rabbi Sara Paasche-Orlow, Director of Spiritual Care at Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston, created Aging Out – a CABHI-supported initiative designed to disseminate best practices in LGBTQ2+ aging, health, and dementia care among front-line healthcare workers.
2021-06-2837 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastEp 21 - “It’s Not a Pipeline Issue”: An Honest Look at Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Startup WorldThis episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast is about the barriers facing women and entrepreneurs of colour when it comes to getting their startups off the ground. Our guests, Ling Ly Tan, CEO & Founder, Linggo and Aaron Walker, CEO, Camelback Ventures, share their thoughts on the state of EDI practices in the startup world today. They also share practical advice for ways investors can increase opportunities for marginalized groups.
2021-05-3141 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 9Baseball and Memory: A Double Play In this episode, we focus on memory care, brain health and dementia and some of the latest innovations. And we focus on how our national pastime can play a role in improving the lives of those in cognitive decline, their loved ones and caregivers. At the top of the podcast, co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin talk with Mel Barsky, Director of Business Development at CABHI (Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation). Mel shares highlights from the recent CABHI conference, as well as the latest findings about dementia and memory care. And on dec...
2021-04-1452 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 9Baseball and Memory: A Double Play In this episode, we focus on memory care, brain health and dementia and some of the latest innovations. And we focus on how our national pastime can play a role in improving the lives of those in cognitive decline, their loved ones and caregivers. At the top of the podcast, co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin talk with Mel Barsky, Director of Business Development at CABHI (Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation). Mel shares highlights from the recent CABHI conference, as well as the latest findings about dementia and memory care. And on...
2021-04-1452 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastEp 20 - "EngAGED Communities"On this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation Podcast, our guests Dr. Jane Barratt (Secretary General, International Federation on Ageing) and Marcia Weisbrot (Art Therapist and Educator at City College of San Francisco) challenge us to think of age-friendly communities as more than a physical space.
We’ll learn that age-friendly communities are environments where residents, especially older adults, are equipped to thrive. As Dr. Barratt puts it, “It’s not what age-friendly communities look like, but what they feel like.” As a member of the San Francisco Village, a thriving c...
2021-04-1242 min
2021-03-0533 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastSolving Healthcare Access for Rural & Indigenous CommunitiesSolving Healthcare Access for Rural & Indigenous Communities by CABHI
2021-03-0521 minCommunity of Innovation PodcastWho are your Commercialization Partners?Who are your Commercialization Partners? by CABHI
2021-03-0537 min
Community of Innovation PodcastEp 19 - "Revisiting Canada's National Dementia Strategy"On this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast, we take a deeper look at the national dementia strategy with Dr. William E. Reichman (President and CEO, Baycrest) and Dr. Saskia Sivananthan (Chief Research & Knowledge Translation & Exchange (KTE) Officer, Alzheimer Society of Canada) to learn more about its goals, how it will impact the lives of everyday Canadians, especially those living with dementia and their caregivers, and how innovation will play a role in bringing this strategy to life.
2021-01-2639 min
Community of Innovation PodcastEp 18 - "Lived Experience: A Conversation about Dementia & Technology"Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve seen an influx of digital aging and brain health solutions designed to mitigate the virus’ impact on older adults, especially those living with dementia. Many of these solutions address social isolation, poor mental health, and a lack of access to quality on-demand healthcare.
On the latest episode of our Community of Innovation Podcast, we’ll hear what older adults have to say about some of these solutions and how they are shaping the future of aging. Topics include the stigma associated with aging, the formal education of family caregivers, and th...
2021-01-0430 min
Community of Innovation PodcastCaregiving, Sleep and DementiaOn this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast, we talk about sleep and its impact on people living with dementia and their caregivers. Joining us for this in-depth discussion is Dr. Andrew Lim, a sleep neurologist who helps us understand the science behind sleep and how it affects our physical and cognitive health as we age.
We’ll also hear from Dr. Corrine Ong, Associate Professor, Community Services at Ryerson University, about what it’s like caring for someone with dementia and the challenges she encounters maintaining her own sleep routine.
Dr. Adriana Shnall...
2020-12-221h 08
Community of Innovation PodcastTackling the Multinational Aging ChallengeOn this episode, taken from the global segment of CABHI's 2020 What's Next Canada conference, panelists Dr. Seamus O’Neil (CEO, Northern Health Science Alliance), Albert Chu (Innovation Consultant, SOMPO Digital Lab), Robby Spring (Trade Advisor Health, Royal Danish Consulate General), and David Lindeman (Director of Health CITRIS and the Banatao Institute), highlight the importance of innovating in a global ecosystem, where organizations can swap valuable experiences to improve the quality of life for older adults. Tune in as the panelists put their advice into practice by sharing insights about the innovative ways their countries have responded to a growing ag...
2020-11-2631 min
Community of Innovation PodcastEp 15 - "Securing Funding in the Longevity Market"Funding makes the world go ‘round – especially when you’re an entrepreneur looking to secure investments for your innovative agetech solution. While there may be many riches in the niches of the longevity market, it can be challenging for entrepreneurs in this space to access them. At CABHI’s 2020 What’s Next Canada conference, Sam Ifergan (Founder and Managing Partner at iGan Partners) and Anna Han (Senior Lead, Industry Relations Portfolio Management at Ontario Brain Institute) spoke to entrepreneurs about how they can stand out and secure funding to scale and grow their agetech companies – and truly make a lasting impa...
2020-11-1732 min
Community of Innovation PodcastEp 14 - "The Intersection of Health Research and Innovation""Linking health research and innovation can feel like mixing oil and water. While research lives in the realm of academia, innovation is often associated with business and the marketplace. Yet, closing the gap between these disciplines is critical for accelerating lifesaving aging and brain health solutions. In this rapid-fire discussion from CABHI’s What’s Next Canada Technology Panel, we’ll discover creative ways to improve the chemistry between research and innovation, so that they act less like oil and water and more like a tasty vinaigrette.
2020-11-1233 min
Community of Innovation PodcastThe Longevity Economy Outlook | Dr. Jean AcciusOur newest podcast episode kicks off an eight-part series that captures engaging conversations from CABHI’s 2020 What’s Next Canada conference – Canada’s premier event for networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
The conference featured speakers and thought leaders from around the world, including Jean Accius, Senior Vice President, Thought Leadership and International Affairs, AARP.
In this inaugural episode, we’ll hear Dr. Accius’ keynote speech where he explores the implications of a rise in global life expectancy and what it may mean for our economy, workforce, and healthcare system. Dr. Accius considers the challenges and opportunitie...
2020-11-0236 min
Community of Innovation PodcastEp 12 - "Health is Where the Heart is"What is health and how can we access it? These are questions facing many Canadian communities as they deal with the challenges presented by COVID-19. In part three of our four-part COVID-19 mini-series, created in partnership with Baycrest@Home, we’ll learn about holistic health and wellness from an Indigenous perspective with Elder Ethel Starblanket-Dubois from the Starblanket Cree Nation, Dr. Carrie Bourassa, Scientific Director of the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health, and Sadie Anderson, Lab Manager at Morning Star Lodge.
Join our guests and our hosts, Dr. Allison Sekuler and Dr. Rosanne Aleong, as they di...
2020-10-1450 min
Community of Innovation PodcastEp 11- "Mind, Body & Spirit"This is part two of our four-part COVID-19 mini-series.
American feminist writer Betty Friedan once said, “Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” On this week’s podcast episode, hosts Dr. Allison Sekuler and Dr. Rosanne Aleong talk to older adults who embody this message by finding creative ways to preserve their minds, bodies, and spirits during the pandemic.
Joining us for this second installment of our COVID-19 mini-series is George Nakamura, founder of Clearmount Plastics Ltd., whose years spent working on a farm as a young boy taught him ho...
2020-09-0836 min
Community of Innovation PodcastEp 10 - “First Ones in, Last Ones out” : Life During COVID-19There is no doubt COVID-19 has altered the world as we know it, leaving no corner of our lives untouched. Everything, from our healthcare system to our economy and social practices has been affected. Yet for many older adults, the pandemic has only heightened persisting challenges, such as social isolation.
In part one of this three-part series, the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) teams-up with Baycrest@Home to explore the topic of social isolation from the perspectives of older adults and the healthcare innovators working to address it.
Join our host, Dr. Allison S...
2020-06-291h 02
Community of Innovation PodcastEp 9 - "Sizzle and Snake (Oil): Health Literacy in the Digital Age"Technology has transformed our access to medical and health information, for good and ill. Web search results put serious researchers and clinicians on the same 'stage' as digital snake oil salesmen, all fighting for people's limited attention. Add to this the growing importance of preventing and managing chronic conditions such as dementia, and the need for health literacy has never been greater.
Enter the health literacy innovators!
This episode, CABHI Managing Director Dr. Allison Sekuler sits down with three people that have taken on this challenge. Their projects, the Fountain of Health and iGeriCare, each...
2020-03-1933 min
Community of Innovation PodcastEp 8 - "Eight Simple Rules for Dating my Health System (LIVE)"Innovators are constantly courting their local healthcare systems, trying to meet the needs of an aging population. They're constantly on the prowl, seeking acceptance and, ultimately, a long term relationship. But before achieving such wedded bliss, innovators face the arduous task of navigating the health innovation dating jungle. Healthcare innovators often find it impossible to get a date, let alone get hitched.
In a special live taping at MaRS' 2019 Health Innovation Week, the CABHI Community of Innovation podcast brings you a dynamic conversation with companies, funders, and healthcare organizations in order to better understand:
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2020-02-0457 min
Community of Innovation PodcastEp 7 - "Health Researchers and Innovators: Can We Be Friends? (LIVE)"Yes, we're all sophisticated grownups, but like at any school playground, researchers and innovators are often at a loss as to how to connect. Do we have anything in common? Will we speak the same language? Most importantly, should we play freeze tag or four-square?
On a more serious note, how do traditional academic and innovation ecosystems support and sustain authentic and productive relationships with real outputs that benefit everyone? How do we incentivize these seemingly disparate parties to want to work together?
Join the CABHI Community of Innovation podcast team for a special taping...
2020-01-0625 min
Community of Innovation PodcastEp 6 - "Riches and Niches of Cognitive Health"Too often the discussion of aging is focused exclusively on loss. An aging society demands our active engagement to adapt and address new challenges and emerging opportunities. Mary Furlong compares aging to an emerging market, closer to a new nation opening its borders to trade. Today on the show we visit this new emerging marketplace with the help of two knowledgeable explorers: Mary Furlong, of Mary Furlong and Associates, and Kaveh Vejdani, Chief Medical & Technology Officer & Co-founder of Darmiyan.
This wide-ranging conversation with co-hosts Allison Sekuler and Spencer Giffin covers the dynamics of this new market, the...
2019-12-0350 min
Community of Innovation PodcastEp 5 - "Pivot Like a Boss"To pivot or not to pivot, that is the question. In an agile and nimble innovation space, how do you “pivot like a boss” and change one or more components of your business model to take advantage of emergent opportunities, meet an unmet need, maximize your impact, or course correct when you’ve gone down the wrong path?
Changing your business model – your value proposition, profit model, resource model, operations, or processes – can be scary. But you would be in good company if you did. Some of the biggest names in the business – Twitter, Groupon, Pinterest – are the results of...
2019-11-0647 min
Community of Innovation PodcastEp 4, Part II - "Is My Baby Ugly?" Engaging End UsersWelcome to Part 2 of our look at end user engagement.
In Part 1, we heard from the CABHI experts on the basics of speaking with end users and customers when developing your innovation.
In this episode we speak with two members of CABHI's Seniors Advisory Panel, and a team of innovators that worked with the panel on their CABHI-funded project. We ask hard hitting questions like, 'How'd that go for you?', and 'So, was your baby ugly?'.
Listen in as we compare innovation theory to practice.
Joining our host Allison...
2019-07-1028 min
Community of Innovation PodcastEp 4, Part I - "Is My Baby Ugly?" End User EngagementEngaging end users is considered mandatory or irrelevant, depending on the style of innovator you speak with. Should you co-design your product in order to ensure you're addressing a real need? Or should you squeeze into a black turtleneck and invent the future others cannot yet see?
As we hear in this episode of our podcast, the answers aren't mutually exclusive. And one way or another, the world is going to eventually tell you whether your "baby" is ugly or not. How and when should you engage end users to avoid pitfalls, reassess some of your treasured...
2019-06-1728 min
Community of Innovation PodcastKeeping the Lights On: GeriMedRiskYour innovation is exciting, world changing, elegantly designed - but can you pay the rent?
CABHI loves innovation, but the world doesn't have enough closets for all the great services and prototypes collecting dust because there wasn't a plan to pay for them.
Financial sustainability is not easy, but the good news is that there isn't only one road to achieving it. Join us as we engage our special guest, who has found herself in the unexpected role of bootstrapping a promising clinical service (and service model) from idea, to pilot, to program.
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2019-01-1336 min
Community of Innovation PodcastKnowledge Mobilization and SustainabilityThis episode we visit a topic very close to our hearts: implementation and sustainability. At CABHI, putting novel solutions into actual practice is at the heart of how we define innovation. The long and complicated path to sustainable implementation remains a profound barrier to healthcare innovation. We sat down with two esteemed experts (real ‘K Stars’, if you will!) in the field of Knowledge Mobilization to talk about what they do and how they do it.
Dr. Julia Moore (Senior Director at The Center for Implementation) and Lora Bruyn-Martin (Research Application Specialist at Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Agin...
2018-11-1500 min
Community of Innovation PodcastEthics of InnovationOur first episode focuses on the Ethics of Innovation, and features insights from Roshan Guna (Baycrest’s Manager of Research Ethics & Participation) and Fidelma Serediuk (Baycrest’s Manager and Professional Practice Chief, Physiotherapy; Manager, Sam & Ida Ross Memory Clinic). Fidelma is the local lead for the multi-site Motiview project, which is engaging older adults (many with dementia) in virtual cycling tours to destinations from around the world. In discussion with CABHI’s Managing Director, Dr. Allison Sekuler, our Commercialization Lead, Spencer Giffin, and our Director of Research, Innovation & Translation, Dr. Rosanne Aleong, Roshan and Fidelma explain how they navigated the of...
2018-07-2047 min