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The PulseSupporting Parents of Children with Mental Health Challenges - Thursday May 8th, 2025Approximately 20% of children in Canada will experience a mental illness, and supporting the caregivers, guardians, and parents of these children is crucial. To recognize Mental Health Week, the Ontario Caregiver Organization and Parents’ Lifeline have partnered to host a free webinar that will offer parents some resources, tips, and strategies for supporting their child with a mental illness. Catherin Shea from Parents’ Lifeline, and Amy Coupal, the CEO of Ontario Caregiver Organization, are joining Grant Hardy on The Pulse to share the details of this webinar and talk about the mental health crisis that Canadian youth are facing.
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On The LedgeOntario’s Silent Workforce- The Caregiver Crisis No One Talks AboutA Special Edition of On the Ledge - your Ontario Politics Podcast.Host: Dave TraffordGuests:Lauren Bates – Chair, Ontario Caregiver CoalitionDaniel Nowoselski – Advocacy Manager, Hospice Palliative Care (Canadian Cancer Society); Board Member, Ontario Caregiver CoalitionMalene Stewart – Social Worker, Educator & Co-Chair, Caregiver CollectiveIn this episode, Dave Trafford sits down with three passionate advocates who bring both professional expertise and deeply personal experience to the table. As Ontario marks Family Caregiver Day, the conversation sheds light on the real, often invisible, role of family caregivers in holding together our fragile healthcare and social system...2025-04-0332 min
Working Caregivers: The Invisible EmployeesGlobal Caregiver Advocates Bonus Series: Spotlight On Canadian Caregiver AdvocatesWe’re kicking off our Global Caregiver Advocate Series by heading north to spotlight the amazing work being done in Canada. We sat down with three incredible advocates—Christa Haanstra, Sharon Anderson, and Amy Coupal—who are making waves across the country when it comes to caregiver policy, support, and visibility. Join us as we explore how Canada is leading efforts to recognize caregiving as both a personal journey and a workforce strength. Episode Highlights:[2:54] Meet Christa, Sharon & Amy—leaders with personal stories & national impact[6:46] How National Caregiver Day creates space for awareness...2025-03-2554 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 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 families/groups to communicate effecti...2025-02-1035 min
The FEEDTrump's Tariff Threats / Eating Healthy on a Budget / Black History Month / Caregiver Roles / NeoSort - A.I. Powered Waste Managment/ Youth HomelessnessAnn Rohmer spoke with Adrienne Batra the editor in chief of the Toronto Sun who discusses the implications of Trump's tariffs on Canada and the need for Canada to diversify its trade markets.One of the potential impacts of tariffs is the cost of food. Joining Bailey Higgins is with Tasha Cortese, a Registered Dietitian at Mackenzie Health who provides tips on how to eat healthy on a budget, emphasizing meal planning, using coupons, and incorporating frozen and canned produce.Jim Lang is with Phiona Durrant, president of the Aurora Black Community Association to discuss the importance of Black History...2025-02-0858 min
Canada Immigration News PodcastCanada Immigration News #69: Ontario’s New PR Pathway, Home Care PR, STEM Immigration, and Rural ImmigrationWelcome to Episode 69 of the Canada Immigration News Podcast, your trusted source for the latest updates. In this episode, we discuss Ontario’s new PR pathway for self-employed physicians, Canada’s upcoming home care worker PR programs, the focus on STEM immigration, and Thunder Bay’s selection for a new rural immigration pilot. These changes highlight Canada’s evolving immigration strategy to attract skilled workers and support economic growth.
Ontario’s New PR Pathway for Self-Employed Physicians
Ontario has launched a new PR pathway for self-employed physicians under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Previously, independen...2025-02-0503 min
Lung Cancer VoicesEp 92. Spotlight on the Ontario Caregiver OrganizationIn this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Amy Coupal, CEO of The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) to talk about the current statistics and challanges that caregivers face, tips for balancing self-care, and how the OCO can support those caring for loved ones in Ontario and beyond.
For information and support for caregivers, call the Ontario Caregiver Helpline at 1-833-416-2273 (available 24/7), or visit www.ontariocaregiver.ca2025-02-0428 min
Lung Cancer VoicesEp 92. Spotlight on the Ontario Caregiver OrganizationIn this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Amy Coupal, CEO of The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) to talk about the current statistics and challanges that caregivers face, tips for balancing self-care, and how the OCO can support those caring for loved ones in Ontario and beyond. For information and support for caregivers, call the Ontario Caregiver Helpline at 1-833-416-2273 (available 24/7), or visit www.ontariocaregiver.ca2025-02-0428 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 campaig...2025-01-1752 min
Toronto Real Estate Investing with NicoleMoving to be closer to family - Strategic Planning for Multi-Generational LivingSend us a textOne of the top reasons for moving for Canadians is to be closer to family.Nicole looks into the emotional, practical, and financial factors driving the decision to relocate for family. From childcare support and elder care to the rise of multi-generational households in the GTA, Nicole unpacks the key considerations that influence real estate investments and family dynamics. She highlights the challenges of caregiver burnout, the importance of accessible housing, and the role of community amenities. Listen For08:15 – Elder Care and Cana...2024-12-2331 min
UBCNews - Legal & LawAre You Ready for Ontario’s 2026 Auto Insurance Changes?Welcome folks! Today we're going to break down the latest news and changes that affect you. We'll dive into some significant updates regarding auto insurance in Ontario that will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Big changes are on the horizon! Starting in 2026, key benefits like income replacement, caregiver support, and funeral coverage will no longer be automatically included in your auto insurance policy. Instead, these will become optional add-ons. This means you’ll need to actively choose these coverages to stay protected.
So, what exactly is changing? Under the new rules, only medical, rehabilitation, and attendant ca...2024-11-2902 min
Let's Chat About Aging In Your CommunityAmy Coupal from the Ontario Caregiver OrganizationIn this episode, CEO Christina Bisanz and CEO Amy Coupal from the Ontario Caregiver Organization discuss the journey of caregiving, how to connect caregivers with support, the importance of caregivers having a voice in the health care system, a National Caregiving Strategy, and resources available for caregivers. Amy Coupal is a leader with over 20 years experience in the not-for-profit sector, Amy is passionate about mobilizing change through knowledge exchange and building collaborative initiatives that positively impact the lives of individuals and communities. The Ontario Caregiver Organization is a charitable organization that exists to support Ontario’s 4 mi...2024-11-2832 min
From the Burgundy ChairsEpisode 35: Navigating Change: The Growing Role of Caregivers in OntarioCaregivers exist in all areas of our communities, whether it’s a family member providing physical support to their loved one or a friend providing emotional support to their neighbour. Caregiving has recently taken center stage with government decision makers considering policies like the National Caregiving Strategy, compensation for caregivers, and implications for the caregiving community with the introduction of the Safe Long-Term Care Act.
Joined by Amy Coupal, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO),
we delve into the complex landscape of caregiving in Ontario, focusing on the experiences of caregivers and th...2024-11-1821 min
Who Cares! Shaping the future of long-term care one conversation at a time.Ontario-Montclair School District Board of Trustees member Flora Martinez Talks Long-Term Care IntersectionalitySEIU 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz welcomes special guest Flora Martinez. Flora is not only a proud SEIU 2015 member but also serves on the Ontario-Montclair School District Board of Trustees. They discuss her journey from caregiver to union advocate to public office. Flora shares insights into the intersections of caregiving & education, her work in disability and language justice, & her unique perspective as a Latina & mother balancing family, career, & community involvement.
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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging populationCaregiver trends, needs, and ways to copeWhat does it mean to be a family caregiver in today’s world? In Ontario, more than 4 million individuals step into the role of caregiver, providing essential support to family members, partners, friends, or neighbours. Most caregivers are assisting older adults over 65 who face age-related needs including mobility issues, cognitive impairments like dementia, and cardiovascular concerns. As our population ages, these demands are rising, often placing incredible pressure on caregivers. In this episode, Donna Duncan sits down with two inspiring guests:Terrence Ho, a family caregiver for more than 30 yearsAmy Coupal, CEO of the Onta...2024-11-0555 min
Compassionate Minds: Conversations with Healthcare LeadersEpisode #7 - Donna DuncanIn this episode, host Helen Angus, CEO of AMS Healthcare, speaks with Donna Duncan. Donna Duncan is a passionate seniors’ care, mental health advocate, and broader public sector leader, bringing more than 20 years of experience in advancing transformative change at organization and system levels. As CEO of the Ontario Long Term Care Association, Donna leads the largest provincial association representing long-term care providers in Canada. She also is involved in global forums as a member of the board of directors of the Global Ageing Network and serves on the board of the Canadian Association of Long-Term Care. In addition, Donna host...2024-10-1538 min
Caregiver's CompassWho is the CEO behind the Ontario Caregiver Organization and how is the OCO working with caregivers to provide the diverse support they need when they need it? With Amy Coupal (Episode 113)There are over 4 million caregivers in Ontario, yet the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO), a government funded organization aimed to support this wide variety of caregivers, is still relatively new. In today’s episode, OCO CEO, Amy Coupal joins Stephanie on the podcast to talk about who she is behind her vocation, her caregiving experiences and how she and her team work to shape an organization that caregivers truly need. We want your feedback. Let us know how you liked today’s episode! About Amy : Amy Coupal is the CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organiz...2024-09-2739 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS8: Episode 89: Amy CoupalHappy Caregivers Month! This episode features our conversation with Amy Coupal, the CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization. We chat about the services and resources OCO offers, Amy's own caregiving experience and the essential role caregivers have within the healthcare system. Learn more about the Ontario Caregiver Organization here: https://ontariocaregiver.ca
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
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Accessibility SolutionsAS: 034 Caring without a Manual: How to be a Caregiver without a PhDIn this episode, Linda Hunt and Monica Vest Wheeler talk about:The challenges faced by family caregivers, include navigating complex medical information and emotional dynamics.The importance of healthcare professionals recognizing and supporting caregivers in their vital role.The societal oversight of caregiving's importance, leads to inadequate support and resources.The need for caregivers to prioritize self-care and seek assistance when needed.The importance of increasing awareness and systemic changes to better support caregivers.Monica Vest Wheeler’s Bio:Focused on the emotional everyday challenges of family giving, Monica Vest Wheeler has engaged with pa...2024-04-1618 min
Talking About KidsWhy youth, caregiver, and professional perspectives are important to the planning and implementation of trauma-informed care with Yehudis Stokes and Marjorie RobbSend us a textIn previous episodes, Talking About Kids has addressed the need for trauma-informed care and the importance of involving youth in the design and oversight of programs for them. This episode combines the two. Recently, Yehudis Stokes, Marjorie Robb, and their colleagues published a paper on the perspectives of youth, caregivers, and other stakeholders on implementing trauma-informed care in an inpatient mental health program. Yehudis Stokes is a Registered Nurse at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and a Clinical Nurse Specialist with the Psychosocial Oncology team at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and Ma...2024-04-0836 min
Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives PodcastEastern Ontario Caregiver Expo 2024Caregivers work tirelessly to ensure the person they’re caring for is as safe and healthy as they can make them. As a result, nearly all of their energy gets put into providing care with the resources they’ve been given, and they don’t necessarily have the time to research some goods or services that might ease some of the more difficult aspects of caregiving. What is that person to do? They come to the second annual Eastern Ontario Caregiver Expo hosted by Hospice Quinte. In this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to go over what...2024-03-2504 min
Well Balanced Life with Grace & MelCaregiver BurnoutJoin Melanie as she shares an honest confession about raising a child with exceptionalities. Caregiver burnout happens to all of us and it's important to know you aren't alone. Please seek help if you need it. Resources:Self-Care Booklet and Information on Caregivers: https://www.caregiversnetworkek.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/255/2018/09/selfcarebooklet.pdfFamily Caregivers - Taking Care of Yourself:https://www.caregiver.org/resource/taking-care-you-self-care-family-caregivers/The Ontario Caregiver Organization:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/helpline/#who-can-use-helplineOnline Webinars for Self-Care, Emotional Regulation, Healthy Relationships:https://cfssc.ca/mindself/2024-01-2721 minCaregiver's CompassThe shock of becoming a caregiver while already working as a psychologist in the healthcare system and finding true joy in the smallest moments as a caregiver of a daughter with a life limiting illness- with Dr. Naomi Saperia (episode 86)In this episode, Dr. Naomi Saperia opens up about her experience caring for her daughter with a life limiting illness from birth to age 5, at a time when she was also working as a psychologist in the healthcare system herself. Naomi is vulnerable and personable in this very special episode. About Naomi:Dr. Naomi Gryfe Saperia is a Clinical and Health Psychologist in Ontario. With experience working in hospitals and private practice, her clinical practice focuses on supporting the mental health and well-being of t...2023-11-2433 min
Canadian Club of TorontoNavigating the Caregiver DilemmaA Discussion on Supporting Ontario’s Aging Population and Home Care2023-11-2357 min
National Citizens InquiryNCI Witness Testimony: Reverend Randy Banks - Mar 31, 2023 - Toronto, OntarioRev. Banks is a pastor in a small Midwestern Ontario rural church. A pastoral caregiver which includes hospital visitation, long-term care visitation, and home visits for people who are housebound. He explains how difficult it was to do his job during the pandemic and the poor service he felt he was giving, especially when he was ministering dying people.
For the complete witness testimony, transcript, exhibits and more, please visit https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca/witness/reverend-randy-banks/
Testimony Code: 2303TOR212
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https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca...2023-11-2106 minNational Citizens InquiryNCI Witness Testimony: Leanne Duke - Mar 30, 2023 - Toronto, OntarioMs. Duke is an office manager. She was her father’s primary caregiver. At the first lockdown in March 2020, she was advised that she could no longer come in and provide this care nor could no longer bring in his dog. She was not permitted to see him again until October 2020.
For the complete witness testimony, transcript, exhibits and more, please visit https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca/witness/leanne-duke/
Testimony Code: 2303TOR113
Visit the National Citizens Inquiry website at:
https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca
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Radyo Migrante TorontoPinoy Talakayan at Usapan: LENY ROSE SIMBRE (MIGRANTE ONTARIO) AT CECILE BARCEBAL (CCESO) - PART 1Magandang araw po mga kababayan! Kayo’y nakikinig dito lamang sa Radyo Migrante. Kasama natin ngayong linggo para sa ating first episode ay dalawang babaeng migranteng manggawa na sina Leny Rose Simbre, Chairperson ng Migrante Ontario at si Cecile Barcebal, ngayong Deputy Treasurer, pero dating chairperson din ng Caregiver Connections Education and Support Organization o CCESO.2023-11-0522 min
Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging populationAge-friendly technologiesAs the first of the Baby Boomers soon turn 80, how can technology enhance their lives and help them stay home? Finding the right tools, that make life simpler and easier, is key. In this episode, Donna Duncan is joined by Mike Agerbo, a digital living expert and family caregiver. For nearly 20 years, as a radio, TV and podcast host, Mike has been reporting on breaking news, testing gadgets, and making technology easier to understand – and live with. Mike shares a wealth of knowledge about the technologies that are out there today. How to find them, and...2023-10-2441 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
Mental Health on CampusEpisode 14 – Young Caregivers in Post-secondary with Fiona Lacey and Victoria MacMillanIn this episode, our guests Fiona Lacey (Program Lead for Peer Support and Young Caregivers at the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO)) and Victoria MacMillan (a recent Toronto Metropolitan University graduate and OCO placement student) will discuss young caregivers in post-secondary. Listen to the episode to hear
how campus staff and faculty can support post-secondary students who are also young caregivers and learn more about the Ontario Caregiver Organization.2023-09-0508 min
Healthcare Change MakersSonia Hsiung and Natasha Beaudin: How Connection and Belonging Can Change the Culture of Our Health SystemWhen HIROC put a call out at the 2023 Alliance for Healthier Communities Conference for changemakers, the community delivered. We heard about some amazing healthcare changemakers across the province of Ontario – people like Sonia Hsiung and Natasha Beaudin, and the social prescribing initiative they have been involved in. Sonia is with the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing and the Canadian Red Cross, and Natasha works with the Alliance for Healthier Communities. On this latest episode, Philip De Souza sits down with Sonia and Natasha to talk about how the social prescribing pilot star...2023-08-0828 min
The How To Podcast Series - Revolving Guest Co-Hosts, Podcast Tips and A Community for PodcastersE112 - CO-HOST - Debbie Weiss - Host of Maybe I Can - Co-Hosting, Being Unique and Podcasting CoursesE112 - Debbie Weiss - Host of Maybe I Can - Co-Hosting, Being Unique and Podcasting Courses
Hello, I'm Debbie...
For most of my life, my set of beliefs was fairly consistent with my upbringing and life experience. Certainly, all of us are shaped by the people, places, and circumstances of our lives. I was not one to ever question those beliefs. I just assumed they were correct and to be quite honest, I never really gave it any thought.
My life changed forever the day after I graduated from high school when...2023-07-3152 min
MindVine Podcast#MindVine Podcast Episode 117 - Mother and Daughter Share Journey for #MentalHealthWeekIn Episode 117 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast features caregiver and filmmaker Shabnam Sukhdev with her daughter, Ishaa Chopra. Shabnam and Ishaa discuss their journey with #mentalillness which lead to the documentary 'Unfinished'. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. #mentalhealthweek2023-05-0244 min
Zoomer Week in ReviewLeading Toronto's Catholics & Honouring CaregiversIt’s the holiest time of the year for many religions. This year, Ramadan, Passover and Easter converge for the first time in 30 years. In Toronto, at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica , there will be a new face at the altar guiding the Catholic congregation through Easter service. 51 year old Archbishop Francis Leo was installed last month, weeks after Pope Francis formally named him to the post, replacing Cardinal Thomas Collins who stepped down on his 75th birthday. We caught up with Archbishop Francis Leo during holy week, to learn about his role leading Toronto’s Catholic community.
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The data is o...2023-04-0919 minMindVine Podcast#MindVine Podcast Episode 116 - Ty Redublo, Caregiver and Translational ResearcherIn Episode 116 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast Caregiver and Translational Researcher Ty Redublo shares his story as a young caregiver and his work as Translation Researcher supporting young people caring for loved ones. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. #nationalcaregiverday2023-04-0437 min
Masters in Psychology Podcast46: Monica Vermani, C Psych, PsyD – Clinical Psychologist in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Shares Her Journey and Advice, and Discusses her New Book A Deeper WellnessDr. Monica Vermani was born and raised in Toronto. Her parent were immigrants from India. Her dad was the eldest of five and her mom was the youngest of five. Though the dynamics in her family were very traditional, the dynamics changed when her dad experienced a work-related injury. Her mother had to go back to school and change her path and Dr. Vermani had to become a caregiver at a young age to help with the family. She recalls growing up “in a household with more compassion, more empathy. You know, a little more suffering and you become a ca...2023-03-2046 min
Wisdom for WellnessMental Health is not a Casserole Disease with Amy CoupalLet me know if you need anything – I'd be happy to help! We are all guilty of offering an open-ended deal to our friends and families who have recently lost a loved one. But what about someone who is a continuous caregiver to their loved one who has a mental or physical limitation? This month, we sit down with Amy Coupal the CEO at Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) to learn more about what it means to be a caregiver. She shares that many of us actually don’t know we are caregivers! Learn about how to preserve your own ment...2023-02-1536 minComing of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging populationRecognizing and supporting caregivers | Amy CoupalIf we hope to provide better support to our ageing population over the coming years, we’ll need to adopt a fresh perspective and reimagine the way we think about the important role of caregivers. In this episode, Donna sits down with Amy Coupal, the CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization, to hear her insights about the evolving needs of the ageing population in Ontario and what will be needed going forward if we hope to strengthen support systems for our diverse population of caregivers. As an entrepreneur, educator, and caregiver herself, Amy has a comprehensive view of the ne...2022-10-2533 min
Finding Your BlissErica Ehm and Amy CoupalThis week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by the CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization, Amy Coupal, to talk about an exciting new initiative that they are launching called the Undercover Kindness Project! It’s a little bit about caregivers and a lot about kindness. Amy will be here along with the spokesperson for the initiative and longtime friend of Finding Your Bliss, Erica Ehm.
Erica Ehm is Chief Innovation Officer of Ehm & Co, an award-winning digital marketing agency that helps brands connect with moms as well as Publisher of YMC.ca, a...2022-10-1549 min
The How To Podcast Series - Revolving Guest Co-Hosts, Podcast Tips and A Community for PodcastersE28 - CO-HOST - Lisa Zawrotny - How to stay engaged with guests beyond the interviewEPISODE 28 - CO-HOST - Lisa Zawrotny - How to stay engaged with guests beyond the interview
In this episode we look at:
- How to get more done by doing less
- Getting the best out of your guest interviews
- building community with your guests (pre and post interview)
Lisa is the founder of Positively Productive Systems and the host of the Positively Living Podcast. After experiencing a deeply overwhelming time in my life juggling multiple roles as a caregiver, wife, mother, and business owner...2022-10-1248 min
SickboyA Life Long Caregiver w/ Terrence Ho - Routine CheckupTerrence is a son, brother and caregiver. Since establishing himself as a strategist, facilitator, and community builder in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, he's developed his ability to advocate tirelessly for the greater good. Among his biggest influences is his younger brother, who lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Terrence has learned to understand the unique needs of patients and caregivers after caring for his brother for over 30 years and his mother who died of stage four lung cancer a year ago. Today he joins the guys to walk them through his journey as a caregiver.
Here are some resources...2022-08-101h 04
MindVine Podcast#MindVine Podcast Episode 98 - Caregivers in Mental HealthIn Episode 98 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast we are discussing the importance of caregivers, particularly for loved ones living with #dementia. Caregiver Ron Beleno joins Ontario Shores' Dr. Mary Chiu, Research Coordinator, Nancy Burns, Social Worker, Geriatric Transitional Unit, and Elaine Miller, Patient and Family Relations Leader, for a conversation on the vital role of caregivers and the importance of self-care. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts.2022-06-1451 min
DCO Discourse...Episode 173: On Caregiver NeedsThis week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares more information about the current struggles caregivers in Ontario are facing, as well as providing more concrete examples of how we all can help. Much of this week’s information comes from the Ontario Caregiver Organization, which can be found at www.ontariocaregiver.org. Additional resources can be found on our website at https://www.dcontario.org/resources/usefulresources/. If you have any feedback, questions, or concerns we would love to hear from you! Please click the following link to complete our feedback form: https://forms.gle/4xV...2022-05-1612 minDCO Discourse...Episode 172: On Supporting CaregiversThis week, Laura McGregor, a mom, instructor, and researcher in Waterloo, ON, speaks with Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at DCO, about her journey of being a caregiver to a child with complex care needs. She also shares some advice on how we can all better support the caregivers in our lives, and she talked a little bit about her research around how families who are part of a faith community feel their churches succeed or struggle to help them feel supported. If what we talked about today has left you feeling the need to speak with someone, or if...2022-05-0924 min
Storytelling for EngagementFilm Premiere Panel: Invisible in the HillsWelcome back to our Video Storytelling for Community Engagement podcast. Today Miranda talks with the participants of our "Invisible in the Hills" pilot episode produced for Stories for Caregivers, Funded by Telus. And we celebrate Autism Awareness Month. We chat with Vivian, the parent and primary caregiver for her autistic son, Solomon; Breanne from Fiddlehead Care Farm that offers therapeutic support and where Solomon spends his summer camp time; and Jane from the Ontario Caregiver Organization, who is our expert support for this project. Join us as we continue to explore the power of storytelling to impact communities.2022-04-1932 min
The Caregiver Dave ShowCompound Caregiving, Finding Balance as Caregiver and a Human, Brianna UrquhartBrianna is a Registered Social Worker currently providing psychotherapy, case management, and personal development workshops across Ontario to individuals, couples, groups, and companies like Google Toronto. She graduated with Distinction from the University of Windsor in 2019. She is also the creator of Simply Social Work, a multi-platform online source of wellness and mental health content. She is passionate about empowering others and providing accessible mental health support, particularly to people with disabilities and the disabled community, chronic conditions, caregivers, and neurodivergence2022-04-1232 min
Compound Caregiving, Finding Balance as Caregiver and a Human, Brianna UrquhartBrianna is a Registered Social Worker currently providing psychotherapy, case management, and personal development workshops across Ontario to individuals, couples, groups, and companies like Google Toronto. She graduated with Distinction from the University of Windsor in 2019. She is also the creator of Simply Social Work, a multi-platform online source of wellness and mental health content. She is passionate about empowering others and providing accessible mental health support, particularly to people with disabilities and the disabled community, chronic conditions, caregivers, and neurodivergence2022-04-1233 minCaregiverDave.comCompound Caregiving, Finding Balance as Caregiver and a Human, Brianna UrquhartBrianna is a Registered Social Worker currently providing psychotherapy, case management, and personal development workshops across Ontario to individuals, couples, groups, and companies like Google Toronto. She graduated with Distinction from the University of Windsor in 2019. She is also the creator of Simply Social Work, a multi-platform online source of wellness and mental health content. She is passionate about empowering others and providing accessible mental health support, particularly to people with disabilities and the disabled community, chronic conditions, caregivers, and neurodivergence2022-04-1232 min
NOW and NEXT3.3 million Ontarians are Family CaregiversApril 5th is Family Caregiver Day in Ontario. Quite frankly, if you are a family caregiver - every day is family caregiver day. Based on our COVID experience in Long-term care homes, we know how important caregivers are to support the system. So, how will the needs of family caregivers play in Ontario's election campaign. Today, we're joined by Daniel Nowoselski, Chair, Communications and Awareness Committee at the Ontario Caregiver Coalition.2022-04-0524 min
Henson Trusts & Disability Estate Planning with Ken PopeDisability and Estate Planning Webinar for Asperger's Society of OntarioKen Pope is partnering with the Asperger's Society of Ontario to help outline important information regarding special needs & disability estate planning.Learn about:• Wills and Henson Trusts• ODSP and how it can affect estate planning.• How all families with adult children with special needs can benefit from the improved caregiver tax credit• Disability Tax Credit recapturing ($16,000-$22,000)• RDSPs and how they can grow to $700,000• Lifetime Benefit Trusts for RRIFs• Guardianships vs. Power of Attorney explainedFor more information, contact us at 1-866-536-7673 or visit our website www.kpopelaw.c...2022-04-051h 07
Time to Talk PodcastÉpisode 2 : Éveiller les souvenirs grâce aux traditions orales francophones avec Danielle LauzonDans cet épisode, rencontrez Danielle Lauzon, artiste et vice-présidente du conseild’administration du Centre franco-ontarien de folklore. Saviez-vous que les contes et leschansons folkloriques peuvent éveiller les souvenirs des personnes atteintes de troublesneurocognitifs? Explorez comment les personnes aidantes naturelles peuvent approfondir larelation avec leur proche grâce aux traditions orales, tout en créant une atmosphère qui n'estpas fixée sur la prestation de soins.2022-03-2829 minTime to Talk PodcastÉpisode 1 : Découvrez le mentorat par les pairs avec Ed SextonDans cet épisode, rencontrez Ed Sexton, aidant naturel et mentor avec le Programme desoutien par les pairs de l’OSANO. Ed partage l'expérience de son rétablissement d'un AVC,comment il est devenu aidant naturel et pourquoi il a décidé de devenir mentor avec l'OSANO.Découvrez comment le tai chi est un outil central dans sa vie, tant dans sa relation d'aide quepour son propre bien-être.2022-03-2820 min
Your Complex BrainWhat's it going to take to cure Alzheimer's?With the controversial approval of Alzheimer’s drug Aducanumab in the United States, we speak to neurologist and medicinal chemist Dr. Donald Weaver, to break down the science, sift through the hype, and help us understand why it’s so difficult to diagnose and treat a disease that affects more than 55 million people worldwide. As the co-Director of Krembil Brain Institute and with thirty years of experience as both a doctor and a scientist, Dr. Weaver is not convinced this new drug is the answer. But he says progress is being made and there’s plenty of reason for hope. P...2022-03-2225 minTime to Talk PodcastSeason 2 Episode 10: Becoming a sibling caregiver with Helen Ries & Laura NichollsIn this episode, host Michelle Jobin is joined by Helen Ries, a caregiver and co-founder of Siblings Canada (previously called The Sibling Collaborative) which is an initiative of the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence. Siblings Canada is a national network for adults caring for their siblings with developmental disabilities and Laura Nicholls, a caregiver for her younger brother and a part of Siblings Canada. Helen dives deep into her caregiving experience for her brother and her work and objectives in founding Siblings Canada. Laura discusses caregiving for her younger brother during a global pandemic and advice she has for...2022-03-1242 minTime to Talk PodcastSeason 2 Episode 9: Being a young caregiver with Allegra PearceIn this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Allegra Pearce, a young caregiver. Pearce dives deep into her experience caring for her mother who was diagnosed with dementia when she was 22, how she had to step in to help manage the household finances and how the dynamics of their mother, daughter relationship shifted. The two also discuss the mental health impacts on young caregivers. Throughout the episode we hear about some of the free support services that The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides. For more information about the organization and these services, visit ontariocaregiver.ca2022-03-1227 minTime to Talk PodcastSeason 2 Episode 8: Caregiver mental health & cultural differences in caregiving with Nicole WaldronIn this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Nicole Waldron, a mental fitness coach and a caregiver for her son. She is an advocate for caregivers within the BIPOC community and is the host of the podcast Victory Speaks – a podcast about mental fitness. Nicole discusses her caregiving experience, the cultural differences for caregivers within marginalized communities, and finding support as a caregiver. We also hear about a few of the free support services that The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides. For more information about the organization and these services, visit ontariocaregiver.ca2022-03-1225 minTime to Talk PodcastSeason 2 Episode 7: Caregiving for adopted children & children with complex needs with Nicole RenaudIn this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Nicole Renaud, a Regional Parent Liaison at Adopt4Life and a mother to five children through birth and adoption. The two discuss caring for children with complex needs, Renaud’s experience in public adoption, Adopt4Life and resources for caregivers. Renaud also discusses the importance of recognizing developmental trauma. We also hear about a few of the free support services that The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides. For more information about the organization and these services, visit ontariocaregiver.ca. For more information on Adopt4Life, visit adopt4life.com. 2022-03-1226 minTime to Talk PodcastSeason 2 Episode 6: Arthritis Society’s caregiver guide with Trish BarbatoIn this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Trish Barbato, the president and CEO of The Arthritis Society: the largest charitable funder of arthritis research in Canada. The two discuss the work that The Arthritis Society does, resources that are available for caregivers and tips for those caring for someone with a chronic condition/pain management issue. We also hear about a few of the free support services that The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides. For more information about the organization and these services, visit ontariocaregiver.ca. For more information on The Arthritis Society, visit www.arthritis.ca/2022-03-1230 minTime to Talk PodcastSeason 2 Episode 5: Dealing with dying, death, and grief as a caregiver with Susan KendalIn this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Susan Kendal, the founder of Evolve Beyond Grief, where Kendal blogs and starts dialogue normalizing conversations around death and grief. She brings her own experiences with caregiving, grief, and death to the table after losing her father, brother, and husband within five years. The two deep dive into a conversation about Kendal’s caregiving experience, grief, and her advice for caregivers moving through grief. We also hear about the free support services that The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides. For more information about the organization and these services, visit ontariocaregiver.ca...2022-03-1234 minTime to Talk PodcastSeason 2 Episode 4: Caring for someone with addiction In this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Louise White, who is the co-founder of Families for Addiction Recovery (FAR Canada) and Kate who has lived experience caring for her daughter. The two discuss FAR Canada’s goals, objectives, supports and the free services available to all Canadians. White also discusses the advice she’d give to caregivers who are caring for someone with addiction. We delve into Kate’s personal experience caring for her daughter who is affected by addiction. The trio discuss the stigma of addiction and how that affects caregivers. We also hear about a few...2022-03-1227 minTime to Talk PodcastSeason 2 Episode 3: Being a caregiver and advocate for a donor recipient with Heather LannonIn this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Heather Lannon, the Care and Transitions Facilitator for the Aortic Program, Cardiovascular Surgery at St. Michael’s Hospital. She brings her own experience caring for her husband Jamie while he waited for a heart transplant traveling all the way from St. John’s, NL to receive care. The two discuss her experience as a caregiver, her PhD research on the connection between home and the heart transplant journey for Canadians and her advice for others going through the same experiences that she has been through. We also hear about a fe...2022-03-1231 minTime to Talk PodcastSeason 2 Episode 2: Caring for someone with an eating disorder with Wendy PreskowIn this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Wendy Preskow, the founder of the National Initiative for Eating Disorders (NIED) and a member of the OCO’s Mental Health Working Group. Since the start of the pandemic, eating disorders have spiked among 15-19 years old. Preskow talks about her experience caring for her daughter who suffered from an eating disorder and how she’s using that experience to help others. The two discuss NIED, the need for education on eating disorders for young individuals and advice for families and caregivers who have a loved one with an eati...2022-03-1231 minTime to Talk PodcastSeason 2 Episode 1: Healthcare System Navigation with Suzanne McKennaIn this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Suzanne McKenna, a System Navigator for Acquired Brain Injury, and a long-term caregiver for her son. McKenna dives into her experience as a System Navigator and the need for education and awareness around brain injuries. She also has lived experience as a caregiver for her son and shares her advice for other caregivers. We also hear about a few of the free support services that The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides. For more information about the organization and these services, visit ontariocaregiver.ca 2022-03-1233 min
I'm Still Here: With TLCBetsy Wurzel: A Caregiver for Alzheimer's Journey Through GriefBetsy Wurzel known for her podcast "Chatting with Betsy" joins us today to speak of her experiences with the loss of her husband Matt who suffered from Alzheimer's.
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The Caring ConferenceThe Role of Courage in Caregiver Trauma Recovery with Donna ThomsonDonna joins Denise to share about her workshop, "The Role of Courage in Caregiver Trauma Recovery with Donna Thomson,” that she’ll present on November 12 at The Caring Conference: Our Courageous Acts. To learn more and RSVP, visit https://join.caringourway.com/posts/17591311?utm_source=manual.About DonnaDonna Thomson is a caregiver, author and activist. She is the mother of two grown children, one who has severe cerebral palsy and medical complexity. Donna also helped care for her mother who lived with dementia until she passed away in the summer of 2018 at the age of 96. Donna is t...2021-11-0431 min
Caregivers Out LoudJuggling Work and Family Caregiving28% of Canadians or 1.8 million people, provided care to a family member or friend with a long-term health condition, disability or ageing need in the past year. Three-quarters of this group (6.1 million) were employed at the time, accounting for 35% of ALL employed Canadians. More and more people are becoming caregivers and a lot of these caregivers are balancing employment and caregiving. In today’s episode, we hear from Rachel, who not only witnessed at a young age her mother be a caregiver, but then found herself caring for her Mother in her adult life. Rachel is part of th...2021-07-0618 minDCO Discourse...Episode 122: Caregiver Resources PodcastEpisode Notes
In this week's episode Brenda shares a list of resources for caregivers.
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Brenda's Resources:
https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/support-for-caregivers/self-care/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhr2FBhDbARIsACjwLo2jHxYc-MIsLFBAWy1TBRtQAvnMVo-0Te2m1RNqxs4RQmGoQrmcu5UaAt7BEALw_wcB
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/caregiver-stress/art-20044784
https://www.comfortlife.ca/retirement-communities/caregiver-resources
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9225-caregiver-burnout
https://rgps.on.ca/caregiving-strategies/
2021-05-3115 minDCO Discourse...Episode 121: Compassion fatigue and how to handle it.
In this week's episode, Brenda shares research about compassion fatigue and how to handle it.
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Brenda's resources/ links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcaUA6A37q8&t=148s
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9225-caregiver-burnout#:~:text=is%20caregiver%20burnout%3F-,Caregiver%20burnout%20is%20a%20state%20of%20physical%2C%20emotional%20and%20mental,are%20able%2C%20physically%20or%20financially
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/561eb23ae4b06...2021-05-2412 minDCO Discourse...Episode 120: DCO - Caregiving RoundtableEpisode Notes
This week Caitlin is having a conversation with Laila and Elma, in which they each discuss a unique perspective of caregiving: caregiving as a parent, as an adult child providing care to a parent, and as an employed caregiver outside of the home. They discuss the similarities and differences in these types of care, share some of their struggles and accomplishments, and give some advice as to the support one may give to the caregivers in their lives.
Follow us on Audea.io by heading over there for exclusive content and become a...2021-05-1734 minCaregivers Out LoudFriends Caring for Friends - A Circle of Care ApproachHave you ever said this to a struggling caregiver - “Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help?’ The offering has good intent, but many times people say it because they don’t know how to help, are uncomfortable, or want to be polite. And although 29 percent of caregivers in BC are in distress, you will still hear caregivers say: ‘I don’t need any help’ or ‘It’s okay, I’m fine’. Today we hear from Jim and how he supported his friend Art and Art’s wife Grace during Grace’s diagnoses and disease. Jim...2021-05-1120 min
The FASD Success Show#065 Talking Social Work, FASD and Parents Helping ParentsSend us a textThe episode this week is a chat with three cool and awesome advocates who are doing great things for caregivers and individuals with FASD. It may be in my home province of Ontario, but what they have to say and are doing can inspire and help where you are. Today I’m talking to Sharron Richards, Mary Hutchings and Mary Ann Bunkowsky about social work, advocating for system change, building support teams and The Parents Helping Parents Project, a phone support resource provided by parent Mentors for parents and caregivers of ind...2021-05-1159 minDCO Discourse...Episode 119: Caregiver Self-Care Interview with LauraEpisode Notes
In this week's episode Caitlin interviews Laura MacGregor about the importance of self-care for caregivers, and the challenges of achieving it, while providing full time care.
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This week Caitlin will be providing a brief introduction to the topic of Caregiving as we will be exploring this theme for the month of May. She shares stories from her own life and provides some resources for those who are looking for support or to find more information on caregiving in Ontario.
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Time to Talk PodcastEpisode 8: Getting a good night's sleep with Alanna McGinnOn our final episode of Season 1, host Michelle Jobin is joined by author, fellow podcast host and lead sleep expert at Good Night Sleep, Alanna McGinn. The two take an extensive look into McGinn’s work including the #BringBackBedTime initiative, her studies on how a healthy lifestyle can affect sleep, and how important sleep can be for a caregiver. We also hear about a few of the free support services that The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides. For more information about the organization and these services, visit ontariocaregiver.ca2021-03-3138 min
Time to Talk PodcastEpisode 7: The importance of nutrition and meal planning with Kyle ByronIn this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Kyle Byron, a nutrition coach and fitness pro who’s extremely passionate about helping people achieve their lifestyle and fitness goals. Byron dives deep into his work with nutrition and its importance to caregivers, how important meal prepping can be for one’s health and how a clean diet can impact us emotionally and mentally. We also hear about a few of the free support services that The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides. For more information about the organization and these services, visit ontariocaregiver.ca2021-03-3144 min
Time to Talk PodcastEpisode 6: Managing your money with Shannon Lee SimmonsIn this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Shannon Lee Simmons, a certified financial planner, chartered investment manager, and founder of the award-winning New School of Finance. The two dive deep into the importance of financial literacy, taking control of one’s finances, and tips for caregivers to save money. We also hear about a few of the free support services that The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides. For more information about the organization and these services, visit ontariocaregiver.ca2021-03-3139 min
Time to Talk PodcastEpisode 5: The organized caregiver with Clare KumarIn this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Organizing Expert, Clare Kumar to discuss how an organized schedule, home and life can decrease stress. The two discuss Kumar’s coveted Four-Step P.L.A.N., a technique that breaks down organizing into four simple tasks with the hope of relieving stress. We also hear about a few of the free support services that The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides. For more information about the organization and these services, visit ontariocaregiver.ca2021-03-3145 min
Time to Talk PodcastEpisode 4: Parenting when you're a caregiver with Ann DouglasIn this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Ann Douglas, a bestselling parenting author and regular parenting commentator for CBC Radio. The two discuss how to prepare a child for a parent becoming a caregiver, maintaining a watchful eye on children's mental health, and how to balance parenting and being a caregiver, especially in the world of Covid-19. We also hear about a few of the free support services that The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides. For more information about the organization and these services, visit ontariocaregiver.ca2021-03-3132 min
Time to Talk PodcastEpisode 3: Maintaining a healthy mind with Michal GoldsteinIn this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Social Worker Michal Goldstein, a counsellor dedicated to bringing evidence-based practice to the forefront of the clinical social work field. Goldstein has over a decade of experience in the field, creating numerous workshops and support groups for those dealing with physical health, mental health and parenting challenges, as well as working in Creative Connections where she meets with families and individuals for counselling. The two discuss how Covid-19 has affected many people’s mental health, the importance of a balanced schedule and the benefits of staying mindful. We also he...2021-03-3129 min
Time to Talk PodcastEpisode 2: Keeping your relationships strong with Dr. Natasha SharmaIn this episode, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Dr. Natasha Sharma, an internationally recognized relationship expert. Dr. Sharma dives deep into her work, covering topics such as emotional fitness, maintaining a strong foundation with a partner, and how to avoid feeling overwhelmed while caregiving. We also hear about a few of the free support services that The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides. For more information about the organization and these services, visit ontariocaregiver.ca2021-03-3131 min
Time to Talk PodcastEpisode 1: Becoming a caregiver with Mieko IseIn this inaugural episode of The Caregiver’s Podcast, our host Michelle Jobin is joined by Mieko Ise, a front-line service provider and Program Advisor for The Ontario Caregiver Organization. Over the course of the episode, the two discuss Ise’s introduction to caregiving, her balance between different caregiving needs, and the most fulfilling parts of her job. We also hear about a few of the free support services that The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides. For more information about the organization and these services, visit ontariocaregiver.ca2021-03-3138 min
The Giving Tree - A Podcast for Helping ProfessionalsA conversation about Caregiver Burnout with Caregiver Advocate, Carole Ann AllowayIn this episode, I interview Carole Ann Alloway; a retired Human Resources Manager, mother of four and grandmother of seven. Carole Ann became a full-time caregiver for her husband, Bill, who had ten difficult operations within a 7-year period. She has witnessed first-hand the gaps in the health care and home care systems and speaks at health conferences, hospitals, home care agencies to share her experiences while raising awareness of the importance of making the caregiver an integral part of the health care team. Carole Ann is currently partnering with an Ontario Health Team and has worked with The Ch...2021-03-0157 min
Injured Senior PodcastSenior Health: Sex When One Partner Is A Caregiver with Nicole DidykWhen one partner becomes the caregiver for the other, how does that affect the dynamics of a senior's sexual relationship? Join us as Dr. Nicole Didyk, founder of "The Wrinkle," a website and YouTube channel that helps you make the connections you need to age successfully, answers this question.Meet Dr. Nicole DidykDr. Nicole Didyk received her medical degree at McMaster University where she also did her training in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, and a Masters in Education. She has a busy community Geriatric Medicine practice in Southern Ontario, Canada, and is also the...2021-02-2511 min
The New Leader with Ian DaleyHow To Get Through Hard Times with Norma Beauchamp“Take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves. I've never forgotten those wise words a mentor once shared.” – Norma Beauchamp I recently sat down with a wonderful and inspiring human being, one of those people who has seemingly overcome every hurdle life has thrown her way. And with a smile to boot! That person is today's guest - former president and CEO of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Norma Beauchamp. Norma currently serves on the boards of Extendicare, Dialogue, Aurora Cannabis, The Ontario Caregiver Organization, ALS Canada, and is a Counci...2021-02-0947 min
What's Beeping? A Nursing PodcastMillennial Caregiver: Nurse EditionHow many nurses also assume the role of caregiver to a close friend or family member?Does anyone else also feel this unexplainable guilt?What does it mean to be an essential caregiver in longterm care during a pandemic? In this episode, Maija shares her story of being a caregiver and a nurse at the same time. She recalls the challenges and lasting memories of an unchartered diagnosis and prognosis with her mother while navigating the healthcare system. Bre and Maija also discuss the issues surrounding long term care homes within O...2021-01-271h 10Zoomer Week in ReviewAmy Coupal on the Ontario Caregiver Association Spotlight Survey & Amelie Ferron-Craig on the Face of the New Five Dollar BillA quarter of Canadians over 65 are caregivers and it's no surprise that the pandemic has been especially hard on them. With less outside help, they are spending more time and money on their loved ones, making it much more difficult to manage. Libby talked with Amy Coupal of the Ontario Caregiver Association about the group’s latest spotlight survey.
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Have you ever heard of Pitseolak Asuna or Robertine Barry? They are two of eight short-listed candidates to be the face of our new five dollar bill. Public opinion polls show that Terry Fox is the popular favourite but that ma...2020-12-1316 min
Matters of EngagementPolicy development in a pandemic - is there a role for patient partners? With Julie Drury and Christa HaanstraEarly on in the pandemic, Ontario's long term care (and other healthcare) facilities) shut out all visitors and family members from visiting their loved ones. This included essential (unpaid) family caregivers, who are typically an important part of a resident's care team. The hardship has been, and continues to be, unbearable for many. In addition, many patient engagement and partnership activities were suspended, or dropped entirely. It's a widely held view that if patients and caregivers had been involved in policy-making early on, the focus on 'patient and family centered care' wouldn't have gotten lost, and the tragic exclusion...2020-10-0548 minFrom the Burgundy ChairsEpisode 8: Donna Duncan on Long-Term Care Before, During and Post COVID-1The Ontario Long Term Care Association’s Wave 2 Action Plan for long-term care consists of 11 elements that aim to ensure long-term care homes have what they need moving forward to prevent and contain COVID-19. In this episode, Donna Duncan, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA), joins Patrick Nelson to look back at lessons learned from the first wave of the pandemic and look forward to the measures needed to protect Ontario’s seniors and those who care for them.
Donna Duncan is the CEO of the Ontario Long Term Care Assoc...2020-09-1428 min
The Caregiver's Toolbox151. Horrors at Ontario Nursing HomesRyan talks about the bombshell report from the Canadian military that shows widespread issues at the five nursing homes the Canadian military has been supporting.2020-05-2756 min
Caregivers Out LoudAccessing Caregiver Support NetworksThank you for joining us for our inaugural episode! Over this first season, we’ll focus on caregiver wellbeing. How getting the support you need is vital. Why good communication with family members and medical professionals can be difficult, but rewarding. We’ll share some essential tips on how to look after yourself and you’ll hear stories from caregivers who have spent a great deal of time and energy living these experiences. These inspiring people will bring balance to caregiving along with the other aspects of your life. Today, we take a look at how few of us...2020-04-1426 min
Canadian Immigration Podcast071: Caregivers - Understanding the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilot with Matt AronsonWhether you are a seasoned immigration practitioner or new to the caregiver world, a caregiver yourself looking to immigrate to Canada or someone currently working in Canada as a caregiver and wanting to become a permanent resident, this episode is for you. Quebec based immigration lawyer, Matthew Aronson joined me in this amazing episode filled with do's and dont's, tips and strategies and a virtual walkthrough of the new Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilot programs. I think this episode ranks up there as one of the top "hands-on" episodes I have ever produced with an...2019-11-141h 08DCO Discourse...Episode 45: Understanding the Impact of Epilepsy on Family MembersEach year an average of 15,500 people learn they have epilepsy. 44% are diagnosed before the age of 5, 55% before the age of 10, 75-85% before age 18 and 1% of children will have recurrent seizures before age 14. Epilepsy often affects young families. The demands on parents of young children with epilepsy can be many as they learn to manage the sometimes unpredictable events or episodes that can arise, particularly with seizures as part of the condition. Emotions can range from anxiety and stress due to the additional demands of medical appointments to a sense of helplessness when a child is experiencing a seizure. Epilepsy...2019-09-2620 minDCO Discourse...Episode 41: Duty to reportChild abuse and neglect include acts of commission or omission by a parent or other caregiver that result in harm, potential for harm, or threat of harm to a child. The five primary forms of maltreatment are physical abuse, sexual abuse, physical neglect, emotional maltreatment and exposure to domestic violence. Abandonment and caregiver capacity are concerns that also need to be reported. Failure to report is a provincial offence in Ontario. A study published in 2014 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, found that 32% of Canadians had experienced physical abuse, sexual abuse, exposure to intimate partner violence or a combination...2019-08-3016 min
Caron TalksAlzheimer's What they forget to tell you National Caregiver Day An unscripted unedited podcast today's episode speaking about the differences in Alabama with Kalina and Ontario regarding support to caregivers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caron-leid/message2019-07-1931 min