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Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsDementia in Canada: Awareness, Risks and Reality: Part 2This is part 2 of our Aging Vibrantly episode on raising awareness on the issue of dementia in Canada. We are honoured to be joined with 3 esteemed guests; Dr. Samir Sinha, Dr. Jane Rylett and Claire Webster, who share their wealth of knowledge in research; policy and practice to help us better understand Dementia. Dementia significantly impacts the lives of many Canadians, particularly for older adults and their caregivers. That's why this episode is so important. Canadians of all ages need to be knowledgeable about dementia, have access to information and support to lower their risk...
2025-11-2642 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsDementia in Canada: Awareness, Risks and Reality: Part 1Dementia significantly impacts the lives of many Canadians, particularly for older adults and their caregivers. Canadians of all ages need to be knowledgeable about dementia, have access to information and support to lower their risk and acknowledge their role in combating stigma surrounding dementia. In this episode we are joined with 3 esteemed guests; Dr. Samir Sinha, Dr. Jane Rylett and Claire Webster, share their wealth of knowledge in research, policy and practice to help us better understand Dementia in Canada. We had such a comprehensive and informative discussion with our guests that we've decided to...
2025-11-0542 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsWISE: Age-Inclusive WorkplacesIn this episode we talk with Carolynne Mahood, Founder of On Your Own Time about why age diversity and inclusion in the workplace matters. Across Canada, many older adults who want or need to keep working are being overlooked, not because they lack ability but because of ageism. When older adults are excluded from meaningful work, it not only impacts their income and independence, it can also reinforce ageist stereotypes that contribute to social isolation, a known risk factor for abuse. One approach to building age-inclusive, future-ready workplaces is to provide employers with tailored and...
2025-10-0939 min
The Gate Alliance ChurchThe Lord is My ShepherdElder David Gichuhi delivers a message expanding on the truths found in Psalm 23.
2025-09-2839 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsWills and Navigating Undue InfluenceOn this episode of Aging Vibrantly, we demystify the world of wills and undue influence in estate planning. Understanding the legalities of a will, undue influence and court proceedings can be complex. So, we speak to two lawyers, Joanna Weiss, and Emily Caza from Whaley Estate Litigation Partners (WEL Partners) to help us break down these issues and to clarify the following issues: What exactly is a will, and why do you need one What happens when you do not have a Will The differences between a Will, Power of Attorney, Executor and Attorney Having Capacity...
2025-09-251h 09
Ontario United Reformed ChurchPsalms of Lament and ImprecationTime:MorningMinister:Elder James AnguianoTexts:Psalm 13Series:Psalms Retreat
2025-09-1340 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsA Friendly Voice: Just a phone call awayWe all have a need for social connections, to talk to someone about our day, events in our lives, share stories or whatever is on our mind. Social connections, how we relate to and interact with others, are important to reduce social isolation and loneliness for all ages, but particularly for older adults as we age. In this Episode of Aging Vibrantly, we will talk with France Connor, Manager of 'A Friendly Voice', that provides a free call-in service for adults over 55 years old who live in Ontario or Atlantic Canada. When an older adult calls the...
2025-09-0344 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsBuilding Bridges: Intergenerational ClassroomsWe live in a society that is increasingly separating individuals into age-based groups, which can lead to limited interaction and the potential for negative stereotypes and discrimination, particularly towards older adults. So how can we best address this to build connections and relationships between age groups and generations. In this episode of Aging Vibrantly, host Raeann Rideout and co-host April Struthers, feature the University of Toronto's Intergenerational Classroom, with guests Dr. Raza Mirza, professor and creator of the program, alongside with Florene Shuber a senior participant of the course, who is also a resident of Christie Gardens...
2025-08-2046 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsKindness is Contagious : Standing up Against Senior BullyingIn this episode of Aging Vibrantly, host Raeann Rideout and co-host Pauline Luening talk with Dr. Kirsten Madsen and Liza Franses about standing up against senior bullying and the development of Solutions: Everyone's Business. Senior to Senior Anti-Bullying Toolkit. We begin our interview with a brief background on the aim of the project, and evolution of the Toolkit, including the need and importance for the Toolkit, including the collection of data on the prevalence and nature of Senior to Senior bullying in Ontario, Canada that demonstrated seniors have experienced being bullied, engaged in bullying behaviours as well...
2025-08-0651 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsPreparing for CaregivingAre you providing or receiving care? In this episode of Aging Vibrantly, we speak with Amy Coupal, CEO of Ontario Caregivers Organization (OCO). Podcast host, Raeann Rideout and co-host Tom Warner, learned about the amazing work the OCO conducts to support Ontario's four million caregivers who provide physical and/or emotional support to family members, partners, friends and neighbours. Our discussion led to understanding the current and future concerns and complexities, prospective caregivers are facing in Ontario and what may be needed support them, based on OCO's recent Preparing to Care Report. We also speak about the...
2025-07-2339 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsTransforming Care with a National Caregiver Strategy for CanadaWe are excited to launch Season 2 of Aging Vibrantly with an inspiring leader who is committed to 'making Canada the best place in the world to give and receive care! In this inaugural episode, host Raeann Rideout and co-host Pauline Luening talk with James Janeiro, Director of Policy and Government Relations for the Canadian Centre for Caregiver Excellence (CCCE). According to the CCCE, "Canada is facing a caregiving crisis that will only get worse without real action. A perfect storm is brewing, demand for care is growing, caregivers are aging, the number of available caregivers is shrinking"...
2025-07-0947 min
CanardianBeavermount, ON: Sorry About The MurderEvery day in the nice little Canadian town of Beavermount, Ontario, a Zamboni driver must solve a murder to clear his Québecois name...and the ice for tonight's hockey game. In this episode, Frenchie the Zamboni driver starts his day... and makes a frightful discovery.Sorry About The Murder is a TA2 Original Production. It was recorded at TA2 Sound + Music in Toronto, Ontario.Special thanks to Elder Waupoos and Elder Lewis of the Michipicoten First Nation.Warning: Violence, excessive drinking, outdated ideas, and murder.Narrator: Tom Goudie
2025-06-0610 min
Self Reliance With ChristFrom Cowboy to Missionary: Elder Palmer’s Faith Journey & Testimony of Jesus ChristFrom cowboy hats to name tags, Elder Palmer’s inspiring journey from ranch life to missionary service reveals the transformative love of Jesus Christ. In this heartfelt conversation, Elder Palmer shares his personal testimony of faith, how prayer and scripture shaped his decision to serve, and the joy he’s found in helping others strengthen their faith. Discover how his leap of faith led him to the Canada Toronto Mission, touching lives and finding his true purpose in Christ.If you’ve ever questioned your path or wondered about deepening your connection with Jesus, this story will inspire you. J...
2025-05-3115 min
PerspectivesWhat is elder financial abuse?Financial abuse has been called ‘The crime of the 21st century’ and elder financial abuse in particular is becoming increasingly prevalent. In this episode, our guests are Raeann Rideout, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, and Nicole Daley, Senior Investigator for Central Canada at Scotiabank Corporate Security Investigation Services. They'll explain how elder financial abuse happens, how to spot it, what to do if you’re a victim or suspect someone is and more.
For more resources and information please visit Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario or Scotiabank's Cybersecurity and fraud hub.
For...
2025-05-2816 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsRe-Release: Rebelling Against Ageism with Ashton Applewhite: Part 2 In Episode 2 of our Rebelling Against Ageism Series, host Raeann Rideout, is joined with co-host April Struthers, for a lively discussion on Ageism with our guest Ashton Applewhite, an internationally recognized expert on ageism and leader on healthy aging, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. In part 2 of our interview, Ashton dives into how we internalize aging and explore the connection between ageism and elder abuse, tips for encouraging intergenerational conversations on aging and her advocacy work as co-founder the Old School Hub, and success stories of Ageism Campaigns, including Ageism Awareness Day, that...
2025-05-1433 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsRe-Release: Rebelling Against Ageism with Ashton Applewhite : Part 1 In this inaugural episode, host Raeann Rideout, is joined with co-host April Struthers, for a lively discussion on Ageism with our guest Ashton Applewhite, an internationally recognized expert on ageism and leader on healthy aging, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, and co-founder of the Old School Hub. In Part 1 of our Rebelling Against Ageism Series, Ashton imparts her insights on defining ageism, its prevalence, impacts and where it shows up in our lives from health, policy, and intergenerational dialogue. We learn to check our assumptions and do our own self reflection of internal...
2025-05-0723 min
Gaming News Canada ShowJohn Levy on Life After PENN, Ontario’s Rise & theScore’s LegacyIt had been a while since John Levy last spoke when he appeared last month at the NEXT.io Summit in New York. He had a few things to say about the departure of himself and sons Aubrey, Noah and Benjie from PENN Entertainment some 14 months ago, more than 2 ½ years after PENN acquired theScore in 2021. We’ve been giving it the old college try to get the elder Levy back on the podcast, and we finally succeeded this week as Ontario’s open, legal sports betting and igaming industry recognizes its third anniversary. Our conversation included a t...
2025-04-0328 min
Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging populationThe magic of Living ClassroomsHow do we build a thriving workforce to meet the growing demands of seniors’ care? With aging populations on the rise, the need for creative solutions in workforce development has never been more urgent. Enter the Living Classroom – a program that integrates education directly into long-term care. This innovative approach is training the next generation of caregivers and health care providers while enriching the lives of residents and care teams through collaboration and shared learning. Listen as Donna Duncan sits down with three guests who bring the Living Classroom to life:...
2025-03-2532 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsPutting a Stop to Frauds and Scams Targeting SeniorsIn this final episode of Season 1 of Aging Vibrantly, we are putting a stop to frauds and scams targeting seniors. Our host Raeann Rideout and co-host Mary Ennis, speak with Stephanie Senecal, the Senior Support Unit Coordinator from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, along with Karen Deredin and Bonnie Bednarik, who are senior volunteers at the CAFC, who share their wealth of information and their lived experience to help us gain a better understanding of how frauds happen and actions to take to prevent frauds and scams. Every year, people of all ages fall victim to...
2025-02-271h 01
The Briefing Note PodcastBonnie Crombie live from the campaign bus!Bonnie Crombie joined The Briefing Note live from a very bumpy campaign bus as she spends the last two days of the campaign trying to sway voters away from Doug Ford and Marit Stiles to make her the next premier of Ontario. You can hear her pitch to voters who might still be on the fence about who to support and more now in the newest episode of The Briefing Note with Madame Premier's Sarah Elder.
2025-02-2527 min
The Journey TogetherSeniors for Social Action Ontario, John LordThis week, Join host Bonnie Roe in conversation with John Lord, leader of SSAO, activist, elder, author, caregiver and recipient of the Order of Canada.
2025-02-2126 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsBridging the Gap : Building Generational ConnectionsIn this episode, Bridging the Gap : Building Generational Connections we explore intergenerational programs that promote understanding and mutual respect among generations, contribute to age friendly communities and have proven to work in addressing ageism. In fact, intergenerational programs are valued and celebrated across Canada and internationally with events held on Intergenerational Day in Canada each year on June 1 and during Global Intergenerational Week which is recognized this year from April 24 - 30, 2025. Join us to listen to our senior expert on intergenerational learning, Sharon Mackenzie, an educator by profession and an advocate of intergenerational connections who shares her...
2025-02-1452 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsInspirations for Lifelong LearningIn this episode, our guest Olive Bryanton, is the epitome of the life-long learner. Motivated to learn with her unending curiosity and desire to advocate and improve the lives of older adults, we learn about her journey to going back to PEI University to complete her Phd. Floursishing from her research, peer mentoring endevours and organizational connections, led Olive to her current advocacy work in community and government, leadership roles on needs older women in rural areas and role model for other later life learners. In this episode you will learn : How Olive defines life...
2025-02-1445 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsHow to Recognize and Prevent Elder AbuseIn this episode, our guest Dr. Gloria Gutman, a pioneer in the work of elder abuse prevention, provides us with a better understanding of elder abuse, how to look for warning signs, who is at risk, and actions we can all take to take to prevent and safeguard against abuse as well shares her insights on what is being done in Canada to raise awareness of this important health and social issue. In this episode you will learn: Terminology and definition of elder abuse. Forms of elder abuse. Warning signs and vulnerabilities that put older adults...
2025-02-1138 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsCoping with Grief and Loss in Later Life Our guest Jennifer McCrae is a Credentialed Thanatologist, Certified Grief and Loss Specialist and End of Life Doula. We will talk about grief responses, healthy and unhealthy grieving as well as caring for yourself, caregivers and others as you move through loss and grieving. In this episode you will learn : · How grief is a natural response to any loss · What is complicated grief? · The difference between functional/healthy grief and complicated/unhealthy grief · Understanding causes and recognising symptoms of complicated grief · Strategies for famil...
2025-02-1035 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsProcuration – Considérations pratiquesLes gens pensent souvent qu'ils n'ont pas besoin d'une procuration; ils estiment que cela ne concerne que les personnes âgées. Pourtant, tout le monde devrait envisager d'en avoir une, surtout lorsqu'on est encore capable d'exprimer ses souhaits. Nous allons discuter de ce qu'est une procuration, de ce qu'il faut savoir pour en choisir une, des rôles, responsabilités et obligations, des protections que vous pouvez mettre en place pour vous protéger, ainsi que des options à envisager si l'agent désigné n'agit pas dans votre meilleur intérêt. À noter, chaque province et territoire...
2025-02-0654 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsPower of Attorney for Property: Best Practices and Practical ConsiderationsPeople often think they don't need to have a Power of Attorney for Property, but in fact everyone should consider having one, especially when they are still capable of expressing their wishes. In this episode, Power of Attorney for Property: Best Practices and Practical Considerations, our guest Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, engages with us in a lighthearted, yet serious discussion, on what you need to know about making a Power of Attorney (PoA). In this episode you will learn: What a Power of Attorney (PoA) is and the importance of having one...
2025-01-3158 min
The Whole Care NetworkDANIEL CLARK: For Transparency in Elder Care - First Stop ELDERadoFinding the right elder care for your loved ones shouldn't be a stressful challenge. But for most of us it is. Elder care is EXPENSIVE! Yet, families everywhere grapple with the lack of reliable information.
Imagine if booking elder care were as easy as booking a hotel. In this episode of Love Conquers Alz, we sit down with Daniel Clarke, the visionary founder of Elderado— which is not a Cadillac or a song by ELO, but rather the perfect name for a groundbreaking web platform designed to help families compare over 1,400 long-term care and retirement homes across On...
2025-01-2253 min
Love Conquers AlzDANIEL CLARK: For Transparency in Elder Care - First Stop ELDERadoFinding the right elder care for your loved ones shouldn't be a stressful challenge. But for most of us it is. Elder care is EXPENSIVE! Yet, families everywhere grapple with the lack of reliable information. Imagine if booking elder care were as easy as booking a hotel. In this episode of Love Conquers Alz, we sit down with Daniel Clarke, the visionary founder of Elderado— which is not a Cadillac or a song by ELO, but rather the perfect name for a groundbreaking web platform designed to help families compare over 1,400 long-term care and retirement homes across Ont...
2025-01-1753 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsSupportive Conversations In Episode 3, our guest Margaret MacPherson, speaks on having Supportive Conversations with older adults in your family or community who you may be concerned about regarding their safety and well-being, or living at-risk of harm. Listen to learn about "SNCit", a three-step conversation framework that will inform and empower you to have supportive conversations and strategies on how to overcome our hesitation to help and what to say when someone does not want help. In this episode you will learn: Overview of the It's Not Right (INR), Neighbours, Friends and Families for Older Adults national campaign...
2025-01-1752 min
Bemaadizijig Ganoonindwaa: Talking to PeoplePreventing Elder Abuse and Financial FraudSergeant Chantal Larocque of the Anishinabek Police Service shares how to spot the signs of elder abuse and how to protect yourself from scams and financial fraud.
Sergeant Larocque is the Media and Recruitment officer for the Anishinabek Police Service and has been in policing for over 25 years. She is Franco-Algonquin from Mattawa and is a sought-after public speaker. She provides Indigenous awareness sessions to police services across Ontario.
Elder abuse is often underreported in First Nation communities. An isolated elderly community member may be more vulnerable to abuse. Sergeant Larocque describes some signs of physical or financial abuse, and how i...
2025-01-1333 min
The Book CoverGRAHAM ELDER - End In SightAuthor Dr. Graham Elder has released the fourth instalment in the Covid Odyssey series, following Dr. Mark Spencer on his journey to solve a mystery that has its life during the Covid-19 pandemic years.Death is not always the end … END IN SIGHTWhile hiking the deep woods of Lake Superior Park in Northern Ontario, an innocent man is shot and killed. Somehow straddling the world of the living and the dead, he realizes he has until sunset to make peace with the loss of his loved ones and make sense of the re...
2024-10-2033 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsAging Vibrantly - Teaser ReelWelcome to the Aging Vibrantly Conversations to Empower Seniors podcast, the show where we amplify the voices of seniors. Join Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, and special guests as they share insights about seniors' rights, ageism, frauds and scams, powers of attorney, mental health and wellness, intergenerational connections, and dispel myths about aging. Each episode features an older adult who will impart their expertise and wisdom, to enhance our understanding of aging and living a full, safe and fulfilling life with respect and dignity. This podcast is produced and edited by Todd Miller of T...
2024-10-1101 min
Tough Call: A Mediation PodcastSeventeen: Elder MediationCT and Dale discuss ideas around elder mediation, but also introduce a book club! CT offers up titles for both mediators and any person interested in delving into mediation (fiction and non-fiction). Listeners - tell us about your ideas around Self-File Wills or when it's good to make end of life planning (such as Living Wills).
Welcome to Tough Call: A Mediation Podcast ©. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Ehler Ryshpan Bhatti Mediation & Legal Services, LLP: serving Ontario and New York, with French bilingual services in Civil Litigation matters. Translation in Spanish, Mandarin and Arabic also a...
2024-07-2923 minThe Briefing Note PodcastYouth & Political Consultation with University of Toronto PhD Candidate Wraychel Gilmore - Ep. 76This week I’m chatting with Wraychel Gilmore, a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto and advocate for children and youth about her research in engaging youth in political consultation. We chat about how youth come to be consulted, a real-world example with Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae and the level of global interest in Wraychel’s work.Learn more about Wraychel Gilmore:Wraychel Gilmore has twenty-five years of experience in community development and strategic change. Her career spans across executive, non-profit, government, and consulting roles. Wraychel's ability to employ...
2024-07-0242 min
Hull on Estates#695: Elder Law Day 2024This week on Hull on Estates, Sydney Osmar and Mark Lahn discuss highlights from the Ontario Bar Association's Elder Law Day 2024. Topics include collaborative law in estate litigation, caselaw updates, accommodating elderly clients, and the recent implementation of Bill 200, which impacts the registration of Notices of Security Interest. Referenced Blog: The Homeowner Protection Act, 2024: The Expiration of Notices of Security Interest
2024-06-2521 minHull on Estates#695: Elder Law Day 2024This week on Hull on Estates, Sydney Osmar and Mark Lahn discuss highlights from the Ontario Bar Association's Elder Law Day 2024. Topics include collaborative law in estate litigation, caselaw updates, accommodating elderly clients, and the recent implementation of Bill 200, which impacts the registration of Notices of Security Interest. Referenced Blog: The Homeowner Protection Act, 2024: The Expiration of Notices of Security Interest
2024-06-2521 min
Huron Chapel - Auburn, ON CanadaWhat is an Elder
Sunday June 16, 2024
Join us for worship onsite & online at 10:30 A.M. Pastor Mike Stanley preaching on 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and 1 Peter 5:1-5, “What is an Elder”.
Join us for worship onsite & online at 10:30 A.M.
Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church, Auburn, Ontario
http://huronchapel.com
2024-06-2030 min
Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo20. What You Need to Know about For-Profit Long-Term Care Homes, and How to Prepare Our Parents and Ourselves for Care During Our Senior Years With a Looming Elder Care Crisis on the Horizon With Lawyer Melissa MillerAging and care in our older years impacts all of us... Have you ever thought about how you want to live out your senior years? Have you discussed this with your own aging parents? Maybe, you’re already caring for an elderly family member or have admitted them to a long-term care facility that can help them manage a disease like dementia or assist them with mobility issues. Today in Ontario, there are 76,000 residents in long-term care homes with another 30,000 people on waitlists. In the next five years, it’s estimated that an additional 50,000 people will need care in a nu...
2024-05-161h 19
Dr Mara Karpel & Your Golden YearsENCORE: Dr. Patricia Spindel on Elder AdvocacyWe have another great program, when we will be joined from Ontario by Dr. Patricia Spindel. Patricia is the Chair of Seniors for Social Action Ontario, she was a co-founder of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly, and she is a former President of Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities. She is also a recipient of a Government of Canada medal for service to her community. We are looking forward to having a discussion about elder advocacy
2024-03-241h 04
Dr Mara Karpel & Your Golden YearsDr. Patricia Spindel on Elder AdvocacyWe have another great program, when we will be joined from Ontario by Dr. Patricia Spindel. Patricia is the Chair of Seniors for Social Action Ontario, she was a co-founder of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly, and she is a former President of Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities. She is also a recipient of a Government of Canada medal for service to her community. We are looking forward to having a discussion about elder advocacy
2024-03-041h 04
The Noble MotherA Love Letter To Humanity-Elder Billie HarriganWOW! You don't want to miss this interview with Billie Harrigan. If you don't know Billie, you need too! Billie has been serving birthing families for about 40 years as a Traditional Birth Companion,( What Canadians used to call “the neighbor “ when having a baby) educator, breastfeeding counsellor, lay pastoral counsellor, and integrative perinatal health consultant. She’s the founder of The Harrigan Hive, The Hive Collective – a Private Member Association, and Birth Trauma Ontario. Billie is the author of the world’s first and most comprehensive online training in the skills of trauma-informed care for the perinatal client. She’s a subject...
2024-02-0559 min
Mortgage Matters with Gretchen PodcastBalanced Resolution of Separation & Elder Issues with Julie Gill, March 2023Julie is a trained arbitrator, a Qualified Mediator, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, an Advanced Certified Elder Mediator, and a certified specialist in both Family Mediation and Family Separation Finances. Julie is the current Chair of the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO).
Join us as we discuss how mediation can help when over 55 and considering a reverse mortgage or other options to stay in their home, tips for successful decision-making for families during separation, and the benefits of using a professional Mediator.
2024-01-1829 min
Clearing a New Path™Elder Cindy Crowe - Sacred CirclesElder Cindy Crowe - Sacred CirclesThis is the third time I have had the pleasure of speaking with Elder Cindy Crowe for a podcast episode, however, I speak with her often as she is my mentor, a dear friend and my chosen family.Cindy is an Anishinaabe Grandmother Elder, a Knowledge Keeper, a Lodgekeeper, a Pipe Carrier and a Drum Keeper.Cindy is from Opwaaganisiniing close to Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. She is called to connect Indigenous & non-Indigenous folks, as well as support...
2024-01-1349 min
Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging populationElder caregiving and the modern workplaceHow will Canadians balance their caregiving duties with their jobs? As the first of the baby boomers soon turn 80, we expect a growing number of employees in workplaces across Canada with caregiving responsibilities. In this episode, Donna Duncan is joined by a panel of experts discussing elder caregiving and the modern workplace. Listen as they explore the growing trends and implications for employers and for Canadians balancing caring for their elderly loved ones with careers and workplace commitments. As more Canadians find themselves navigating caregiving responsibilities, let’s discuss workplace and societal strategies.
2023-10-1750 min
Living RicherEp. 17 Interview w/ Jeanette Bock, Elder Care Consultant: Planning for Your (or your parents')Later YearsWhen planning for retirement, most people don’t focus on health concerns, yet the reality is that seven out of 10 people over 65 will eventually need long-term care. This can have a major impact not only for an individual but also for the entire family. In this podcast, I interview elder care consultant Jeanette Bock. Jeanette works with seniors and families to guide them through the many life choices they face as they age. During our discussion, Janette shared her top planning tips to ensure you or an aging loved one can make informed decisions to ease life tra...
2023-07-1350 min
Now I See PodcastMary Faus, Native American ElderOn this week's episode of the Now I See Podcast, you can hear from Mary Faus, an Ojibway-Cree native of Ontario who is a spiritual leader and advocate for her native people. Mary is passionate about helping her community reclaim their culture and voice, and she's also a founder and active member of All Tribes DC, which is a Christian-based nonprofit formed by native people. If you're interested in learning more about Mary's culture and hearing her perspective, be sure to tune in!Reference:Turtle Islandhttps://en.wikipedia.org...
2023-03-2343 min
On Aging Canadian ConversationsOn Advocacy and the Future of Aging, with Laura Tamblyn WattsLaura Tamblyn Watts, lawyer and CEO of CanAge, joins us to talk about the different aspects of advocacy and how you can be an advocate – starting with your own story.
Laura Tamblyn Watts is the Founder and CEO of CanAge, Canada’s national seniors’ advocacy organization. Laura is a passionate advocate on a variety of urgent issues affecting older Canadians, including long-term care and home care, financial security, elder abuse, health care, ageism and inclusion of marginalized communities.
Laura previously served as Chief Public Policy Officer at the Canadian Association of Retired Persons before establishing CanAge...
2023-02-2327 min
Food and Beverage Processor ForumBringing the Labour Market Into FocusWelcome to the Food and Beverage Processor Forum. A podcast tailor-made for Ontario's food and beverage processors.
In this episode, we're taking stock of the past few years in regard to the industry, labour challenges, and what Food and Beverage Ontario has been working on in 2022 to support Ontario's processors.
To help us contextualize this tectonic shift in the industry, we're joined by Kevin Elder, Project Manager, Labour Market Information with Food Processing Skills Canada.
In discussion with Kevin, we shed some light on the industry's labour gaps—specifically where these gaps lie in...
2023-01-161h 06
The In-Between People PodcastTeachings with Elder Edward LavalleeWelcome to the 7th episode of The In-Between People Podcast. In this episode, we are joined by our guest Elder Ed Lavallee. In this episode, Elder Ed recalls teachings, powwows, resources, Two-Spirit gatherings, and shares his stories.
More on Ed below:
Edward Lavallee is a traditional Plains Nehiyaw (Cree) of the Sturgeon Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Saskatchewan and has worked as co-editor of the Native People newspaper, published by the former Alberta Native Communication Society, now the Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta. He has studied Aboriginal history, spirituality and ph...
2023-01-151h 06
On Aging Canadian ConversationsOn Elder Abuse, with Marta HajekWhat does elder abuse look like? Marta Hajek, Executive Director of Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, shines a light on the different forms abuse can take and how to spot the warning signs when someone in your community may be at risk.
2023-01-1225 min
Mishoo miinwaa Noki ~ You, Me and Wrinkles – The Elder Abuse Prevention PodcastKitchi Nshinaabeg dibaataanaawaa Kitchi Nshinaabeg miji doodwindwaa – Elders talk about Elder Abuse in Ojibwe: PART ONEPART ONE: A recording of a Zoom event held May 18, 2022Kitchi Nshinaabeg dibaataanaawaa Kitchi Nshinaabeg miji doodwindwaa – Elders talk about Elder Abuse in Ojibwe Aapiji go gegeti, aabdig Wii dbaamjigaade maanda nayi waabjigaadeg. Baatinat.[This is the truth. This needs to be looked at. There is too much of it.] Ron Odjig This episode is in two parts. The first is the Zoom event. Silent no longer, five Anishinaabe Elders speak in their language about what they have seen, what they kn...
2022-11-291h 02Mishoo miinwaa Noki ~ You, Me and Wrinkles – The Elder Abuse Prevention PodcastKitchi Nshinaabeg dibaataanaawaa Kitchi Nshinaabeg miji doodwindwaa – Elders talk about Elder Abuse in Ojibwe: PART TWOPART TWO: A recording of a private post-event conversation on May 18, 2022 Description:This episode is in two parts. This second installment captures the group's excited private conversation afterwards, as they expressed how liberating, important and impactful it was to talk. The conversation about issues, resources and solutions continues.The first is the event itself. Silent no longer, in Part One five Anishinaabe Elders speak in their own language about what they have seen, what they know, from their life experience and work experience as community workers, teachers and ind...
2022-11-2931 minMishoo miinwaa Noki ~ You, Me and Wrinkles – The Elder Abuse Prevention Podcast"Kids Talk About Elder Abuse - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse"Kids are smart. They're observant. This recording captures the thoughts of a youth group at M'Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre. They listen to excerpts from the episode "Thieves," talk about what they heard, what it means, how to deal with it, and what they'd like to see next. In the end, the Seven Grandfather Teachings underpin their hope for how we would treat elders. This episode can be used by teachers, youth leaders and families to start the conversation with your own kids. An educational guide will be coming soon on www.sheatre.com.Speakers: Laura, Kiera...
2022-11-1540 minMishoo miinwaa Noki ~ You, Me and Wrinkles – The Elder Abuse Prevention Podcast"Your Money, My Money, Our Money" and "Locked Away" - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder AbuseFinancial Abuse! Unspoken shames.The Stories: A man steals his elderly alcoholic father’s money and bank cards. Another man neglects his mother’s spiritual well-being, forcing confinement and refusing her access to church and friends. We also hear about the beauty of wrinkles, and their meaning. Panel Discussion: Financial Abuse is the most commonly reported kind of elder abuse. Prevention is key. We want answers about what to do. Some abuse is hard to talk about. There's nothing wrong with reaching out and getting help. Nobody deserves to be abused. H...
2022-11-0854 minMishoo miinwaa Noki ~ You, Me and Wrinkles – The Elder Abuse Prevention Podcast"Life With Mother" - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder AbuseThe Story:For years her husband abused her; now that he’s had a stroke, she’s getting her revenge. a wife who can’t properly care for her invalid husband, overmedicates him and neglects his medical needs -- and she refuses to get him better care because her government benefit cheque would be reduced.The Discussion: The panel highlights the multiple kinds of abuse depicted in the story, and talks about the fears that propel the characters' behaviour. It's not uncommon for there to be more than one problem happening at once. Finding and connecti...
2022-11-0148 minMishoo miinwaa Noki ~ You, Me and Wrinkles – The Elder Abuse Prevention Podcast"Mockery" and "Let Grandma Take Care of It" - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder AbuseThe stories:Two stories focus on multi-generational abuse and relationships. In "Mockery" a youngster makes fun of a disabled elder. In "Let Grandma Take Care of It", when their child asks to be cared for, alcoholic parents sluff off their responsibilities onto grandmother, who lacks the financial resources and stamina for the job . The discussion:The crux of the discussion is about reconnecting to self and others: using culturally specific and mainstream approaches to reduce dependencies and contribute to individual and family well being. Questions arise about the relevance of the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the pla...
2022-10-2543 minMishoo miinwaa Noki ~ You, Me and Wrinkles – The Elder Abuse Prevention PodcastThe Golden Roof - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder AbuseSCAMS!! The Story:When a widow is cheated, nobody steps up to take responsibility. It’s a scam! Who is this guy? Where does the buck stop? The late Elder Rose Peltier reflects on the act of “Respect”, now and in the past, and passes along her wisdom and wishes. The Discussion: It takes bravery and social responsibility to counter this problem. Don’t be afraid to act. Officer Jason Cranny asks people to please report scams to authorities, and tells us why that’s so important. Counsellors David Root and Dorothy Wass...
2022-10-1848 minMishoo miinwaa Noki ~ You, Me and Wrinkles – The Elder Abuse Prevention PodcastThieves Part 2 - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder AbuseA continuation of Thieves, Part 1. The story: Teenagers steal from and injure their grandfather. The discussion: Someone says, “We don't want to get to a point where the police are involved, but they might have to be.” What would happen if the police were called in? What could be the role of other authority figures, a counselor or an Elder be in this situation? Police, service providers, Elders and survivors answer those questions, and talk about some responses they’ve used to keep elders and children safe. From policing to pastry...
2022-10-1130 minMishoo miinwaa Noki ~ You, Me and Wrinkles – The Elder Abuse Prevention PodcastThieves – How to Identify and Intervene in Elder AbuseThe stories: Teenagers steal from and injure grandfather; sweet memories of grandmother’s wrinkles. The discussion: Young people start the conversation with the question, "What is elder abuse? "A survivor tells of post-traumatic stress. Grass roots services for youth are the subject of counsellors from Saugeen First Nation. Dorothy Wassegijig-Kennedy talks about the deep impact of historical colonization and her quiet determination to implement cultural revitalization. Elder Martina Osawamick speaks personally about unhealthy, enabling behaviour of grandparents, as well as the fulfilling grace of raising children within traditional teachings. For information about th...
2022-10-0448 minThe Briefing Note PodcastTiffany Balducci - Ellected Ep. 45Episode 45 of Ellected is a conversation with one my favourite union activists, Tiffany Balducci. Tiffany is an extremely dedicated union member and leader in Ontario and the backstory of how she became so involved, a leader, at such a young age is both anger inducing but also inspiring. More about Tiffany Balducci:Originally from the United States, Tiffany Balducci has been involved in union activism at some capacity since she was a steward at a public library system in Flint, Michigan at fourteen years old. Tiffany is the 2nd Vice President of C...
2022-10-0442 min
Clearing a New Path™Cindy Crowe - Healing Rural CanadaYou might remember Cindy Crowe from season one. She was the last episode of the first season. As luck would have it, I had quite a thought-provoking conversation with Indigenous Elder, Lodgekeeper, Author and rural business woman Cindy Crowe. Cindy is a band member of the Opwaaganisiniing or the Red Rock Indian Band about an hour east of Thunder Bay, Ontario.Cindy talks about upcoming municipal elections. Cindy owns businesses and she’s worked in many different sectors, including working with vulnerable populations. And she is vulnerable and authentic herself as she speaks about he...
2022-09-2847 minThe Briefing Note PodcastAlberta Senator Karen Sorensen - Ellected Ep. 43"Hello, please hold for the Prime Minister." Can you imagine getting that call because it would be one to remember forever. Someone who will remember it forever is Karen Sorensen, who had it happen a year ago when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called and told her she would be Alberta's newest senator. Hear more about Senator Sorensen's journey to the senate, from the mountains of Banff to Canada's chamber of sober second thought in episode 43 of Ellected with host Sarah Elder-Chamanara of Madame Premier.More about Senator Karen Sorensen:Karen Sorensen is an accomplished...
2022-09-2433 minThe Briefing Note PodcastGreen Party of Canada Leadership Candidate Sarah Gabrielle Baron - Ellected Ep.41The Green Party of Canada is in the midst of a leadership race to replace its former leader Annamie Paul, the first Black and Jewish woman to ever lead a political party in Canada, with two individuals and two co-candidates in the race (even this is complicated). One of those individuals is Sarah Gabrielle Baron and she joins Ellected's host Sarah Elder-Chamanara in a very upfront conversation about some of the issues the federal Green's are dealing with right now and her thoughts and ideas on how to move forward.More about Sarah Gabrielle Baron:
2022-09-1537 minThe Briefing Note PodcastKim Wright - Ellected Ep. 39In Episode 39 of Ellected you are introduced to Kim Wright of Wright Strategies. Kim is a master of all things municipal politics in Ontario and she chat's with Ellected's host, Sarah Elder-Chamanara, about the difference of getting things done versus being partisan which, spoiler alert, you can get more done with people who aren't on your side because it leads to collaboration. Kim and Sarah also talk about the pace of municipal politics, how almost everything is municipal politics and round it all Kim's advice on how to be the one media calls on for political commentary and finally...
2022-09-0740 minThe Briefing Note PodcastMichelle Johnston - Ellected Ep. 38Episode 38 with Michelle Johnson, communications director to Canada's Minister of Labour and the Member of Parliament for St. John's South-Mount Pearl, Seamus O'Regan. The episode focuses on how Michelle got involved in politics and how she became a powerhouse youth organizer in Ontario. This is a must-listen episode but especially if you want to get involved in politics but don't know where to start and how to do it so that you can move on to other political work outside of school.More about Sarah Elder-Chamanara:Sarah Elder-Chamanara is the founder, creative director, designer...
2022-08-3145 minThe Briefing Note PodcastZoe Knowles - Ellected Ep. 36Would you say yes immediately if asked to become the communications advisor to the minister of health and deputy premier during a global pandemic? Zoe Knowles did exactly that in 2020 working for former Ontario Progressive Conservative Minister of Health Christine Elliott.In epsiode 36 of Ellected Zoe shares her entry into politics, what a day in the life of a communications advisor is like, some behind the scenes stories of rolling out Covid vaccines and initiatives and her transition to the housing ministry and so much more.More about Zoe Knowles:Zoe has...
2022-08-1255 min
Don River RadioEpisode 5: Decolonial Waterways and Paths to Knowing (with Elder Catherine Taomesre Tàmmaro)This week on Don River Radio, we speak with Wyandot multi-disciplinary artist and faith-keeper Catherine Taomesre Tàmmaro – Evergreen Brickworks's Elder-in-Residence – about her work bridging Indigenous and settler-colonial knoweldge-ways, the role of water in her own lifelong creative journey, and her exhibition Fire Over Water currently on view at the Spotted Turtle Clan longhouse at Crawford Lake. We begin the episode with Tàmmaro's reading of the last part of her chapter for the recently released Routledge book Sacred Civics: Building Seven Generation Cities, edited By Jayne Engle, Julian Agyeman, and Tanya Chung-Tiam-Fook (Routledge, 2022), which "argues that societal transformation requires...
2022-08-1242 minThe Briefing Note PodcastAmanda Kingsley Malo - Ellected Ep. 31Episode 31 features Amanda Kingsley Malo, the founder of PoliticsNOW, an organization she founded that's dedicated to electing women to municipal councils across Northern Ontario. Sarah and Amanda talk about how Amanda got involved in politics, how and why she started PoliticsNOW, why they both want to see Canada's next female prime minister and so much more.More about Amanda Kinsley Malo:Amanda is a teacher, volunteer and an award-winning community activist, whose work and passion intersect at the forefront of K-12 education, public policy and gender equality. She is the founder of...
2022-07-2052 minThe Briefing Note PodcastKatie Gibbs - Ellected Ep. 30In Episode 30 of Ellected, host Sarah Elder-Chamanara talks with Ontario Liberal political candidate Katie Gibbs about a series of tweets she sent out during the June election sharing the most commonly asked question she received on the doors - "how old are you?"Katie and Sarah talk about the questions women in politics are asked and why, along with more about Katie's experience of running, including receiving an endorsement from climate change advocate and environmentalist Catherine McKenna, and more. More about Katie Gibbs:Katie Gibbs is a scientist, organizer and advocate for s...
2022-07-1341 minThe Briefing Note PodcastKathryn Marshall - Ellected Ep. 26CONTENT WARNING - Please be aware that this episode discusses personal accounts of abortion, miscarriage and pregnancy loss.In Episode 26 of Ellected Sarah talks with Kathryn Marshall, partner at the Toronto law firm Levitt Sheikh about her work as the lawyer representing Ariella Kimmel who is suing Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's office for wrongful dismissal after alleging she was subjected to a toxic workplace environment and wrongful dismissal. In the second half of the epsiode, Kathryn and Sarah discuss the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade...
2022-06-2947 minThe Briefing Note PodcastDr. Kate Graham - Ellected Ep. 25In episode 25 of Ellected host Sarah Elder-Chamanara talks with politician, political scientist, activist, author and mother Dr. Kate Graham about her election loss, the election, they get into discussing if and how electoral reform might increase voter turnout in future elections with two different takes on the topic, the metrics that matter during a campaign, conversations with girls at the doors and the release of Kate's new book No Second Chances: Women and Political Power in Canada. More about Dr. Kate Graham:Dr. Kate Grapham researches, writes, speaks and teaches about politics in...
2022-06-2558 minThe Briefing Note PodcastNaomi Sayers - Ellected Ep. 23In episode 23 of Ellected host Sarah Elder-Chamanara talks with multi-multi-hyphenate lawyer, feminist, advocate, mentor, political candidate Naomi Sayers.Naomi and Sarah talk about the process of political parties vetting candidates and how it doesn't work, how it could change so that more women and people actually run, how she ultimately ended up running as an independent (spoiler that isn't surprising - the system needs to be rebuilt because it doesn't work but does continue to work for anyone who isn't a white man who has been planning his campaign since birth), changing narratives and more....
2022-06-1640 min
Eldercare SuccessNative Caregivers and Sprit Guides: Life Lessons and More."If you lead a good life, you’ll never really die." Native First Nations Saying. If you care for someone you love long enough, chances are you’ll be there as they go through the process of dying. All cultures, communities, and tribes have their rituals for helping those through their final breath, including how to treat the remains and placate spirits after passing. This is the first in a series of shows I’ll host over the course of the year about cultural rituals and rites for the dying, and those who’ve passed. There a...
2022-05-0638 min
Heads Up! Community Mental Health PodcastSENIORS’ MENTAL HEALTH: Part 2 – Social Influences, Life Circumstances, Personal Choices & Better CareSUMMARY
Senior’s mental health is affected by social threats such as stigma, ageism, and racism, and impacted by individual circumstances such as isolation, loneliness, poverty, poor physical health, lack of independence, and abuse. In Part 2 of this podcast, Marjorie Horne (seniors’ advocate and founder of CareSmart Seniors Consulting), Naomi Mison (caregiver and founder of Discuss Dementia), and Dr. Anna Wisniewska (geriatric psychiatrist) shed light on these contributing factors and the complex choices seniors are often faced with ─ separation vs. connection, resignation vs. resilience, and invisibility vs. legacy. They also talk about the role of spirituality in senior...
2022-04-151h 04
Sacred Sons PodcastSSP 89 - Invocation of an Elder with Stephen JenkinsonStephen Jenkinson, MTS, MSW is an activist, teacher, author, and farmer. He is the founder of the Orphan Wisdom School in Ontario, Canada, and the author of five books, including Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul, the award-winning book about grief and dying, and the great love of life. In 2015, he created Nights of Grief & Mystery with Canadian singer-songwriter Gregory Hoskins. On this Episode: Stephen Jenkinson, MTS, MSW | Orphan Wisdom Adam Jackson | @adam___jackson THE BROTHERSHIP: Online Community and Mobile App | Experience online men's councils and workshops as...
2022-04-041h 00Sacred Sons PodcastSSP 89 - Invocation of an Elder with Stephen JenkinsonStephen Jenkinson, MTS, MSW is an activist, teacher, author, and farmer. He is the founder of the Orphan Wisdom School in Ontario, Canada, and the author of five books, including Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul, the award-winning book about grief and dying, and the great love of life. In 2015, he created Nights of Grief & Mystery with Canadian singer-songwriter Gregory Hoskins. On this Episode: Stephen Jenkinson, MTS, MSW | Orphan Wisdom Adam Jackson | @adam___jackson THE BROTHERSHIP: Online Community and Mobile App | Experience online men's councils and workshops as...
2022-04-041h 00
Pro Bono RadioWillpower: Changes to Ontario’s Wills & Estates Law
Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act governs the province’s Wills & Estates law. As a statute, it deals with issues like the formalities for making a valid Will, how someone’s property is distributed when they die without a Will and the rules governing dependent support requirements for estate distribution. New changes to the SLRA came into effect in January of 2022 and could have some potentially profound implications. A few of these changes include; witnessing Wills with the help of audio-visual technology, a new definition for “separated,” and that one’s Will is no longer automatically revoked upon marriage.
Joining the Pr...
2022-02-1631 min
First Voices Radio02/06/22 - Elder Albert MarshallTiokasin's guest for the full hour is Elder Albert Marshall, from the Moose Clan of the Mi'kmaw Nation. He lives in the community of Eskasoni in Unama'ki - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Albert is a fluent speaker of the Mi'kmaw language, a passionate advocate of cross-cultural understandings and healing and of our human responsibilities to care for all creatures and our Earth Mother. He is the spouse of Murdena Marshall, the father of six children, the grandfather or great grandfather for many more, and a friend to thousands. In 2009, Albert along with his wife Murdena were conferred...
2022-02-0858 min
Bill Kelly ShowDoes Ontario’s reopening timeline have scientific merit? Chrétien thinks Trudeau should have consulted politicians & New twist on Rogers riftThe Bill Kelly Show Podcast:
Recently released provincial modelling suggests that Ontario’s COVID-19 case counts will remain stable, even with more social contacts, if some public health measures remain in place.
Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table released their updated projections on Friday. The team cited favourable numbers due to high vaccination rates in the province and continued public health measures but it cautioned the need to keep some measures in place and focus on vaccinating young children when they are eligible.
With Doug Ford aiming to end COVID-19 restrictions by March, does...
2021-10-2552 min
Wisdom for WellnessAlternative Approaches to Healing and Transition with Elder DebThis month Sam and Sarah discuss how Westernized Mental Health approaches don’t work for everyone. Elder Deb Eisan joins us this month to share her experiences of healing, transition and alternative approaches to supporting your Mental Health. Think: approaches other than talk therapy. Elder Deb generously shared teachings from her Indigenous culture with us and practical examples of how we can implement them in our lives.Indian Residential School Crisis Line:1-866-925-4419Kids Help Phone: You can connect with an Indigenous volunteer crisis responder, when available by following these ins...
2021-06-2459 min
Plan to Protect® with Melodie BissellTop Tips for Protecting the Vulnerable| Plan to Protect® with Melodie Bissell (Podcast Ep. 46)How do we do safe work with Vulnerable Adults? What do we need to do to safeguard the Elderly as we care for them? These questions and more will be covered in this week’s episode of Plan to Protect® with Melodie Bissell.
Plan to Protect® with Melodie Bissell is a podcast from Plan to Protect® starring Melodie Bissell President and CEO of Plan to Protect®, the leaders in Abuse Prevention Consultancy and Vulnerable Sector Protection. LINKS ============================================================
For more information about the products and services described in the podcast please see: https://plantoprotect.com/ and our sc...
2021-06-1617 min
Mosaic's Community Life Podcast20 min. with Marta Hajek Executive Director of Elder Abuse (Prevention) OntarioMarta Hajek will be discussing with Jane Teasdale, Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness, Community & World Elder Abuse Awareness Day events scheduled for June 15th, 2021.
2021-06-1422 minPlan to Protect® with Melodie BissellResponding to Elder Abuse: Next Steps | Plan to Protect® with Melodie Bissell (Podcast Ep. 45)What does Elder Abuse look like? What signs and indicators should I be looking out for to spot Elder Abuse? How should I respond to Elder Abuse in my life or in my community? These questions and more will be covered in this week’s episode of Plan to Protect® with Melodie Bissell. Plan to Protect® with Melodie Bissell is a video podcast from Plan to Protect® starring Melodie Bissell President and CEO of Plan to Protect®, the leaders in Abuse Prevention Consultancy and Vulnerable Sector Protection. LINKS ============================================================
For more information about the products and services described in the...
2021-06-0925 min
#ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green BenchDavid Boehm - A musician living life to its fullest, technology, connections, and dreamingEpisode #12 - This isn't David's first time in front of a mic, he's been providing entertainment for audiences for most of his life. His spirit of living life to its fullest, even as he battles a difficult health challenge, is all about connection. David shares his Story from the Green Bench from the Schlegel Village, Pinehaven Nursing Home in Waterloo.
Born in Elmira in a little apartment over top of a blacksmith shop. Has lived in Waterloo for most of his life, with some time in Toronto to work at Steve's Music Store, where he had the pr...
2021-03-1628 min
#ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green BenchRon Schlegel - Family business in Senior Living and more, stories from the Olympics and InnovationEpisode #7 | A look back, a look ahead, and a look inside with Ron Schlegel. The green bench concept and the Schlegel Villages Wisdom of the Elder signature program come from Ron's message about the importance of tapping into the wisdom around us.
"The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the wisdom of our elders."
What is wisdom? Learn about Ron's father, Wilfred, and the role model he was to him and his grandchildren. Senior Living as a family business and the roles of Ron's children, Jamie, Brad & Rob.
The...
2021-01-0537 min
#ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green BenchBarry Hickling - Discrimination through ageism, working with the Ontario Association of Residents‘ Councils and hope for the futureEpisode #5 | Ageism is stereotyping and/or discrimination against individuals or groups on the basis of their age. Ageism dictates that at a certain age you have to act a certain way. We need to work together to eliminate ageism - starting with education, informing people with alternatives, and creating an environment where you value people and their contributions. Hosts Erin Davis & Lloyd Hetherington welcome Barry Hickling from The Village of Aspen Lake in Windsor for a conversation about ageism on the green bench.
Barry is a Delegate Member of the Ontario Association of Residents' Councils (OARC). Their val...
2020-12-0823 min
Queer DevotionsBecoming an Elder in the Trans Community with Activist Susan GapkaToday, I get to speak with the legendary Susan Gapka, who has fought long and hard for trans rights in Canada. With her characteristic wit and humour, Susan discusses her upbringing, early refusal of organized religion and the status quo, and her process of coming out and coming to trans politics in Toronto. Susan will join us for launch week on Thursday, November 26th to discuss spirituality and aging at 11 am on a panel with elder leZlie Lee Kam and moderated by the great Ty Sloane. Haven't yet registered yet? Go to this link and get your f...
2020-11-2045 min
Law Girl by Jasmine DayaSeason 3 Episode 4: What do Lawyers in the area of Estates, Capacity and Elder Law do?On this episode of Law Girl, Jasmine Daya sits down with Nimali Gamage. Nimali's practice at Goddard Gamage includes both litigation and solicitor’s work and has a special focus on guardianship, power of attorney issues, elder law, estate planning, estate litigation and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) issues. She has extensive experience assisting families with disabled loved ones with their estate planning, litigation regarding mental capacity issues, and guardianship and ODSP advice. She also has significant experience representing persons whose capacity is being questioned by others, whether they are involved in litigation, doing their own estate planning, or ne...
2020-09-1145 min
Press Play On Your Ears To A Spellbinding Full Audiobook.The Indispensable Survival Guide to Ontario's Long-Term Care System by Karen Cumming, Patricia MilnePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/122343to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Indispensable Survival Guide to Ontario's Long-Term Care System
Author: Karen Cumming, Patricia Milne
Narrator: Karen Cumming
Format: mp3
Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
Release date: 08-19-20
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Long-Term & Elder Care
Publisher's Summary:
Karen Cumming and Patricia Milne are sisters who embarked on a daunting journey...one that many of us may go on at some point in our lives. They guided their 98 year old mother, Verna, through Ontario's long-term care system. Unfortunately, few people on the inside of that system seemed to be guiding...
2020-08-191h 59
Justice with John CarpayEp. 23 The Long Ontario LockdownJustice Centre lawyer Lisa Bildy talks about her legal work in Ontario during the last few weeks of the pandemic, including peaceful assembly and freedom of religion cases. We also talk about the mistreatment of seniors in long term care facilities, and get some background on Lisa herself as she tells us what motivates her to work with the Justice Centre.Lisa Bildy on TwitterJustice Centre News Release, May 19, 2020: Ford government amends prohibition on gatherings to permit drive-in religious servicesJustice Centre News Release, May 28, 2020: Orthodox Jewish community members to launch Charter...
2020-06-1157 min
Unpublished CafeCOVID-19: Seniors in Long-term CarePUBLISHED: 04/18/2020
Grim numbers from Canada’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. Over half of the COVID-19 deaths in Canada have been in long-term care and senior homes.
The pain is palpable for this with family and friends in long-term care. The fatalities keep mounting of seniors suffering from COVID-19, putting in the spotlight several care institutions across Canada. The mounting numbers have Ontario focused on facilities like Almonte County Haven, West of Ottawa, or Pinecrest nursing home in Bobcaygeon, west of Peterborough. Rules have been amended provincially to help those who work, and live in th...
2020-04-1824 min
Technically ReligiousS1E7 - Opposing As We FollowIn religion (and the religion of IT), we often find ourselves accepting the majority of the dogma while having to choose to reject the minority. In this episode, Josh, Doug, and Leon talk about how to support something that you disagree with because it’s just part of a larger system that is mostly good. Listen or read the transcript below:
Leon: 00:00 Hey everyone, it's Leon. Before we start this episode, I wanted to let you know about a book I wrote. It's called "The Four Questions Every Monitoring Engineer is Asked," and if you like this po...
2019-04-1600 min
DCO Discourse...Episode 17: Elder AbuseWhy is this a problem? Taking care of a senior can be difficult when he or she has many different needs, and it can be difficult to be elderly when age brings with it infirmities and dependence. Both the demands of caregiving and the needs of the elder can create situations in which abuse is more likely to occur. Researchers generally agree that the state of knowledge regarding elder abuse is about three decades behind the state of knowledge on child abuse and about one decade behind that of domestic violence. Elder abuse is a complex problem that crosses...
2019-04-1219 min
Lakeside Church Sermon PodcastThe Resurrection – What Does It Mean?Resurrection - What Does It Mean?
In C.S. Lewis' famous book "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" the lion Aslan offers himself as a willing sacrifice in the place of Edmund, the child who betrayed Aslan's army, and his own family. The White Witch humiliates and kills Aslan, his body on display on the Stone Table of the Law that called for his death. But as morning dawns the children discover Aslan's body is gone and, more happily, he is even alive! They are overcome with joy at seeing him; but when they are a little calmer, the e...
2018-04-0121 min
Kreative KontrolEp. #381: Anti-Black Racism, Anxiety, & the Arts Panel with Sydanie, Sajae Elder, Dr. Keith Cunningham, Sharine Taylor & Coko Galore on Long NightThis episode was recorded before a live studio audience at Workman Arts in Toronto, Ontario during Long Winter on Saturday February 24, 2018. Our discussion delved into how anti-Black racism impacts stress and anxiety levels among artists and creators, and our guest panellists were Sydanie, Sajae Elder, Keith Cunningham, Sharine Taylor, and Coko Galore. Produced by Long Winter and Vish Khanna. Live mix by Aleda Deroche. Recorded by A. David McKinnon. Photos by Shane Parent. Sponsored by Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, Grandad's Donuts, Freshbooks, and Hello Fresh Canada.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol....
2018-02-2853 min