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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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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 09

Community 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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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 06

Community 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 07

Community 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 min

Community 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 02

Community 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 min

Community 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 08

Community 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 min

Community 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. Watch and Listen: CABHI Podcast Links Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan Donate to CABHI (through Baycrest Foundation)2023-04-2017 min

Community 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 Gu...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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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 13

Community 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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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 min

Community 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

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 min