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Seniors Junction PodcastEpisode 55 - The Future of Seniors LivingScott McCorvie is the CEO of Vita Senior Living. He brings two decades of experience in senior living investment and operations and is extremely passionate about enhancing the senior living industry. More info - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmccorvie/Seniors Junction is a Burlington, Ontario based startup, formed to prevent seniors isolation, mainly by offering 8-week (one session a week) hybrid courses, taught live, by experts. We believe in purposeful and learning-oriented retirement! More info - https://seniorsjunction.comHostPaul Merkley is the co-founder & COO of Seniors Junction. He is a Professor Emeritus from University of Ottawa. He has a...2022-05-1330 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 54 - Recreation, purpose and camaraderieLewis (Lou) Poloniatio is a retired businessman in GTA. His serious leisure pursuits include biking, bridge and tennis.Seniors Junction is a Burlington, Ontario based startup, formed to prevent seniors isolation, mainly by offering 8-week (one session a week) online courses, taught live, by experts. We believe in purposeful and learning-oriented retirement! More info - https://seniorsjunction.comHostPaul Merkley is the co-founder & COO of Seniors Junction. He is a Professor Emeritus from University of Ottawa. He has a PhD in History of Music from Harvard and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Credits:Music - Aaron ShandilyaAudio...2022-05-0111 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 53 - Meaningful and purposeful social activitiesPaula Banno is an innovative leader and Director of Lifestyle at a large senior community in the US. We discuss with her how meaning and purpose need to be incorporated in the recreation activities in senior living. Seniors Junction is a Burlington, Ontario-based startup, formed to prevent retirement isolation and loneliness, mainly by offering lectures and excursions. We believe in purposeful and learning-oriented retirement! More info - https://seniorsjunction.comHostPaul Merkley is the co-founder & COO of Seniors Junction. He is a Professor Emeritus from the University of Ottawa. He has a Ph.D. in History of Music from Harvard and...2022-04-1842 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 52 - Aging, arthritis and social isolationJaya Sonkar MD MPH is a rheumatologist, geriatrician, and internist based in Cypress Texas. She is the founder and president of JSR Heath (http://jsrhealth.com/). She is UTMB Galveston Alumna, New York Medical College Alumna and Harvard Alumna. Link for today's discussion - https://drive.google.com/file/d/17DXjEequHfhljelyeMCnVVQbvaj_2F8y/view?usp=sharingSeniors Junction is a Burlington, Ontario based startup, formed to prevent retirement isolation and loneliness, mainly by offering lectures and excursions. We believe in purposeful and learning-oriented retirement! More info - https://seniorsjunction.comHostPaul Merkley is the co-founder & COO of Seniors Junction. He is a...2022-04-1834 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 51 - Social activities in retirementKathleen Vipond is a retired music teacher. After teaching high school, she has directed choirs, worked with charities, and participated in clubs. She teaches a low-impact aerobics class and she plays bridge seriously.Seniors Junction is a Burlington, Ontario based startup, formed to prevent seniors isolation, mainly by offering 8-week (one session a week) online courses, taught live, by experts. We believe in purposeful and learning-oriented retirement! More info - https://seniorsjunction.comHostPaul Merkley is the co-founder & COO of Seniors Junction. He is a Professor Emeritus from University of Ottawa. He has a PhD in History of Music from Harvard...2022-04-1118 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 50 - Ageing Safely in the Home of Your ChoiceJean-François Pinsonnault lives in Maxville, Ontario. He is an Organizational Development practitioner, mediator, consultant, and coach with 45+ years of experience. The horrific impact of COVID-19 on residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities in Canada prompted Jean-François Pinsonnault to do something tangible to help. His new book "Ageing Safely in the Home of Your Choice" offers hundreds of ideas and tips to maximize safety and comfort. It builds on Jean-François' experience, sharing the lessons learned and helpful tips for seniors so that, like his mother, they can remain in the home of their choice. More info - h...2022-03-2440 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 49 - Social isolation and spiritualityOur guest today is Jane Kuepfer, Schlegel Specialist in Spirituality and Aging, Spiritual Care Provider and Registered Psychotherapist. Her research areas are: Spirituality & Aging, spiritual care in residential care, spiritual resources, baby boomersMore info - https://uwaterloo.ca/grebel/people-profiles/jane-kuepferTo get latest podcast updates subscribe to our newsletter - https://seniorsjunction.comHosts - Namrata Bagaria, Paul MerkleyMusic - Aaron ShandilyaVideo Production - Namrata Bagaria2022-03-2427 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 48 - Social isolation and technology researchRon Baecker is Professor Emeritus in Computer Science from University of Toronto. He is the founder of Technologies for Aging Gracefully lab (TAG Lab), a world-class laboratory dedicated toward research for the journey through life. TAGlab works at the intersection of aging and technology, seeking to identify and address common issues of aging where technology can provide some benefit. At present he is the Founder and Chairman of https://computers-society.org/To get latest podcast updates subscribe to our newsletter - https://seniorsjunction.comHosts - Namrata Bagaria, Paul MerkleyMusic - Aaron ShandilyaVideo Production - Namrata Bagaria2022-03-2434 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 47 - Social isolation and the purpose equationOur guest today is Anna Hall, Founder of The Purpose Equation®. She believes that purpose is your reason to rise. Older adults are her purpose teachers. 20+ years in the senior living world, plus lots of research and experimentation with engagement frameworks, has gifted her perspectives on time and meaning. This is what inspired creation of the Purpose Equation®. More info -https://thepurposeequation.com/.To get latest podcast updates subscribe to our newsletter - https://seniorsjunction.comHosts - Namrata Bagaria, Paul MerkleyMusic - Aaron ShandilyaVideo Production - Namrata Bagaria2022-03-2432 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 46 - Social isolation in New York City seniorsElana Kieffer is the Acting Director, Center for Healthy Aging at The New York Academy of Medicine. She is a values-driven professional with content expertise in aging services and nearly 15 years of experience in policymaking, healthcare innovation, affordable housing, database management, strategic planning, and operations management. She oversees updates and trainings for IMAGE:NYC, the Interactive Map of Aging, in partnership with the CUNY Mapping Service at the Center for Urban Research/CUNY Graduate Center. Link - http://imagenyc.nyam.org/map/To get latest podcast updates subscribe to our newsletter - https://seniorsjunction.comHosts - Namrata Bagaria, Paul MerkleyMusic...2022-03-2433 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 45 - Making seniors tech savvyAbbie Richie is Tech Guru & CEO of Senior Savvy, Host of Tech Tuesday on Foresight TV. Senior Savvy specializes in providing one-on-one technical support and workshops for seniors. They relieve tech stress for seniors,so they can excel in today’s world. More info - https://www.seniorsavvy.net/To get latest podcast updates subscribe to our newsletter - https://seniorsjunction.comHosts - Namrata Bagaria, Paul MerkleyMusic - Aaron ShandilyaVideo Production - Namrata Bagaria2022-03-2428 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 44 - Social isolation and loneliness in later lifeDr. Deborah Morgan is a senior research officer in the Centre for Innovative Ageing. Her main research interests are loneliness and social isolation in later life. She sits on the Welsh Government Loneliness and Social Isolation Strategy Board, and is an advisory board member for the Public health Network Cymru. Deborah’s research has led to several invited national and international presentations, and she has made several appearances on radio and television. She is also a Tedx Swansea speaker. More info - https://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/d.j.morgan/To get latest podcast updates subscribe to our newsletter...2022-03-2431 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 43 - How to engage seniors after two years of COVID-19 restrictionsRuta Pai is Engagement Director at Providence House Senior Living. She has a masters in clinical mental health therapy with dance/movement therapy. She shares with us how they are using engagement strategies to involve shut-in seniors after two years of COVID-19 restrictions. More info - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruta-pai-37788a97/To get latest podcast updates subscribe to our newsletter - https://seniorsjunction.comHosts - Namrata Bagaria, Paul MerkleyMusic - Aaron ShandilyaVideo Production - Namrata Bagaria2022-03-2451 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 42 - Social isolation and digital programmingOur guest today is Scott Smith, National Director of Resident Programming at Five Star Senior Living. He is passionate about engaging older adults and doing things differently in senior living. He is a thought leader and advocate for older adults and for the use of technology in providing a person directed engagement experience. He has worked with with 16 communities across the US to ensure that the residents of the communities are receiving the best experience possible. More info - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-smith-48045190/To get latest podcast updates subscribe to our newsletter - https://seniorsjunction.comHosts - Namrata...2022-03-2441 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 41 - Social Isolation and learning a musical instrumentOur guest today is Shana Anderson. She is a piano teacher based in Ottawa and has a Masters in Musicology from uOttawa.To get latest podcast updates subscribe to our newsletter - https://seniorsjunction.comHosts - Namrata Bagaria, Paul MerkleyMusic - Aaron ShandilyaVideo Production - Namrata Bagaria2022-03-2418 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 40 - Social isolation and fitness coachingDeepak Saini is a performance coach. He helps busy executives and entrepreneurs become high performers and maximize health, longevity and performance. He also offers a year long master class to help individuals create their personal Bluezone and be the best version of themselves. More info - https://www.deepaksainihealth.com/To get latest podcast updates subscribe to our newsletter - https://seniorsjunction.comHosts - Namrata Bagaria, Paul MerkleyMusic - Aaron ShandilyaVideo Production - Namrata Bagaria2022-01-2730 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 39 - Social isolation & elder abuseOur guests today are John E. Johnson, a retired lawyer, and Sabby Duthie, a former retirement-home owner. Their book, "Elder Abuse: You Have a Role to Play" is first-of-its-kind book undertakes the uncomfortable conversation that so many are unwilling to have — that elder abuse is widespread and very real. More info - https://www.amazon.ca/Elder-Abuse-Have-Role-Play/dp/1988925738Hosts: Namrata Bagaria & Paul Merkley. Subscribe for latest podcasts on https://seniorsjunction.comCredits:Intro & Outro Music: Aaron ShandaliyaVideo editing: Aaryaman Chandgotia2022-01-1744 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 38 - Seniors's & caregivers' isolationDebbie Howard is Author, Speaker, Podcaster, Founder of Aging Matters International & TheCaregivingJourney.com. She is a former long distance and live-in family caregiver, who moved back to South Carolina when her Mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, from Tokyo (where she had been living and working).Debbie’s first book came out in November 2018, available on Amazon and titled: The Caregiving Journey: Information. Guidance. Inspiration. Based on personal experience and interviews with over 200 caregivers representing a variety of conditions (i.e., natural aging, Alzheimer’s and dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke, cancer, ALS and more), her book goes far beyond the ba...2022-01-1432 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 37 - Social isolation, affordability and involving seniors in assisted livingJoe Pohlen, Founder and Partner of Cardinal Senior Management has prospected and built a portfolio of multifamily, student housing and self-storage in West Michigan for the last 9 years. Cardinal Senior Management (CSM) is a regional operator of assisted living and personal care communities on the east coast. More info - https://cardinalseniormgmt.com/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia2021-12-2022 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 36 - Role of families and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in supporting seniors in Long Term Care (LTC)Our guest today is Professor Denise Connelly, BScPT, MSc, PhD. She is Associate Dean (Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs), Faculty of Health Sciences. We discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the way we address care teams for older adults and how family members and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) have a vital role to play. Read more - https://ltccovid.org/project/implementation-of-virtual-p-i-e-c-e-s-for-resident-care-planning-with-family-to-build-and-sustain-team-collaboration-and-resilience-for-the-workforce-in-ltc-during-covid-19-and-future-outbrea/ and https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/about/faculty/connelly_d.htmlGet the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman...2021-12-1433 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 35 - Impact of physical separation in COVID on seniors and caregiversDr. Anna Garnett is an Assistant Professor at the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing at Western University, Ontario. She is a registered nurse and her research interests include, older adults and their caregivers, Chronic disease management, Physical activity and aging, interdisciplinary approaches to chronic disease management, digital health applications within older adult care, and health services research. We discuss findings from her recent publication "Garnett, A., & Northwood, M. (2021). Recruitment of community-based samples: Experiences and recommendations for optimizing success. Accepted Canadian Journal of Nursing Research". More info - https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/about/faculty/research_supervisors/garnett_a...2021-12-0632 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 34 - Social isolation and artsOur guest today is Dr. Kate Dupuis. Kate received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Toronto. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship in the Neuropsychology and Cognitive Health and Hearing Services programs at Baycrest, and is a registered Clinical Neuropsychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. In January 2017, Kate began her position as the Schlegel Innovation Leader in Arts and Aging at the Centre for Elder Research at Sheridan College. She is also a professor in the Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies at Sheridan College, where she teaches courses in the Social Service Worker: Gerontology...2021-11-2914 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 33 - Thanksgiving special with Atria Senior LivingOur guests today are Justin Guest, Vice President of Engage Life, Atria Senior Living and Sarah D'Ercole Gaber, resident of Atria Roslyn Harbor. Atria Senior Living is a privately held, for-profit senior housing company based in Louisville, Kentucky. The company operates more than 200+ communities in 28 states and seven Canadian provinces. More info - https://www.atriaseniorliving.com/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal2021-11-2233 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 32 - Social isolation and loneliness as risk factors for early mortalityJulianne Holt-Lunstad is Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Brigham Young University. Her research is focused on the long-term health effects of social connection. Her work has been seminal in the recognition of social isolation and loneliness as risk factors for early mortality and has worked with government organizations aimed at addressing this issue. Read more - https://julianneholtlunstad.byu.edu/julianne-holt-lunstadTo learn more visit our website https://seniorsjunction.comCredits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya2021-11-1533 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 31 - Special Episode with Meals on Wheels AmericaOur guest today is Laura Belazis, Senior Director, Strategy and Impact at Meals on Wheels America. Meals on Wheels America is the oldest and largest national organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based senior nutrition programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger. This network exists in virtually every community in America and, along with more than two million volunteers, delivers the nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable America’s seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity. For more information, or to find a Meals on Wheels provider near you, visit ww...2021-11-0812 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 30 - Social isolation and motivation for physical activityOur guest today is Dan McEwen, Director of Market Development at Motitech Canada. After completing his PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Ottawa, Dan joined a multi-site research project focused on the use of Motiview, a motivational technology to increase physical activity for elders and individuals living with dementia. After seeing the positive benefits on not just the main user but the environment around them, he decided to join Motitech Canada full time to spread this knowledge to more sites to help eradicate physical & cognitive inactivity and social isolation in care homes across Canada. More info - https...2021-11-0317 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 29 - Social isolation from a veteran media expert's perspectiveOur guest today is Anthony Cirillo, founder of SAGE network, president of the aging experience and a regular contributor to US News and World Report, Sixty and Me and other publications. Quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today and more, he is a veteran media expert who appears monthly on The Charlotte Today program talking about aging issues. More info - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonycirillo/To learn more about Seniors Junction and our podcast visit our website https://seniorsjunction.comCredits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya2021-10-2536 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 28 - Social isolation and serious leisureRobert Stebbins is Professor Emeritus in Sociology from University of Calgary. He coined the term "serious leisure" on which Seniors Junction has based its services. He has taught in the departments of sociology at Presbyterian College (1964-65), Memorial Univ. of Newfoundland (1965-73), the Univ. of Texas at Arlington (1973-76), and the Univ. of Calgary (1976 to the present). He is now appointed as Faculty Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences. He was also head of department at Calgary (6 years) and Memorial (3 years). He taught at WICE in 1992, 1993, and 1998-2003 and was member of its Program Committee (2000-2004). In addition, Dr...2021-10-1847 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 27 - Social isolation and entrepreneurshipOur guest today is Jake Rothstein. He is the founder and CEO of UpsideHom. UpsideHōM was founded on a simple premise; to enhance the quality of life for older adults everywhere. They are doing so by creating a new category of Senior Living using technology, and building the first and only fully managed living option for senior citizens in the nation. Learn more at www.upsidehom.com. To learn more visit our website https://seniorsjunction.comCredits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia, Omkar Deo2021-10-1121 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 26 - Loss, grief and isolation from a thanatologist's perspectiveOur special guest today is Karen Omand who is a grief counsellor and thanatologist. Thanatology is the study of death and the losses brought about as a result. Thanatologists do not try to fix or take away the pain that is associated with death or non-death losses but bear witness to the pain with true empathy, building a safe and trusting relationship, validating, educating and helping the person learn to integrate their grief into their lives and to find meaning again. More info - https://griefcounseling.ca/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction...2021-10-0423 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 25 - Social isolation as explained by a psychiatristDan G. Blazer II, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., is the J. P. Gibbons Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus and a professor of community and family medicine at Duke University as well as adjunct professor in the Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina. He has been studying isolation since the '70s and he also chaired the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report on "Social Isolation and Loneliness in Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System". More info - https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/the-health-and-medical-dimensions-of-social-isolation-and-loneliness-in-older-adults#sl-three-columns-e653a8a5-e353-43ab-bdaa-3622d32...2021-09-2848 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 24 - Special episode with former and present director of Centre for Elder Research, Sheridan CollegeOur guests today are Pat Spadafora, founder and former Director of the Sheridan College Centre for Elder Research and Lia Tsotsos, present Director at Sheridan Centre for Elder Research who share a multi-pronged research based solutions to tackle senior isolation. More about the centre - https://www.sheridancollege.ca/research/centres/elder-researchGet the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal2021-09-2034 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 23 - Special Episode on Government of Ontario's work on senior isolationOur guest today is Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, MPP Daisy Wai. She represents the riding of Richmond Hill. She discusses with us in detail the various initiatives the provincial government has taken to address isolation in seniors. More info - https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-seniors-accessibilityGet the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal2021-09-1313 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 22 - Senior isolation and intergenerational friendshipsOur guests today are founding members of the Wisdom Exchange Project - Lauren Bechard and Danielle D'Amico who are doctoral candidates at Waterloo and Ryerson University respectively. The Wisdom Exchange Project was founded in 2020 to address social isolation and loneliness by creating a community committed to promoting brain health through mutually-beneficial intergenerational relationships. More info - https://www.wisdomexchangeproject.com/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal2021-08-3115 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 21 - Senior isolation, grief and active listeningOur guest today is Robert Mundle. He is a spiritual health practitioner. He provides education and training on listening and communication skills for health care professionals and volunteers based on original qualitative research. His work explores the spirituality of listening - in theory and stories - to enhance the quality of hospice & palliative care. More info- https://robertmundle.comGet the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal2021-08-2348 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 20 - Special episode on retirement life with Professor Emeritus Fraser CodeDr. Fraser Code is Professor Emeritus in Department of Physics at University of Toronto. He lives an active retirement volunteering, writing, being active and following his curiosity. His personal website - https://frasercode.ca/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal2021-08-1616 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 19 - Senior isolation and technology trainingOur guest today is Daniel Marrello, co-founder of UpTOSpeed and TechServeTO. UpTOSpeed is a marketplace for universal education and technical support tailored for older adults and TechServeTO is an organization which provides free tech support to older-adults who have difficulty using online platforms. More info - https://www.uptospeedyou.com/ and https://www.techserveto.com/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal2021-08-0916 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 18 - Senior isolation and virtual realityOur guest today is Dr. Munira Sultana, MBBS, MPH, PhD. She is a postdoctoral fellow at Gait and Brain Lab, Parkwood Institute. Her research focuses on using immersive experiences such as virtual reality for patients with dementia and she shares how this can be applied to senior isolation. More info - https://www.linkedin.com/in/munirasultana/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal2021-08-0220 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 17 - Senior isolation and narrative gerontologyOur guest today is Professor William (Bill) Randall from St. Thomas University, New Brunswick. With colleagues worldwide, he has been developing an approach to aging called "Narrative Gerontology", which proposes that, at bottom, we are storytelling creatures, and consciously or otherwise, are continually composing "the story of my life", a complex text that aging itself nudges us to read. He has recently published a book - "In Our Stories Lies Our Strength: Aging, Spirituality, and Narrative" (Kindle Direct Publishing, 2019). More info - https://www.williamlrandall.com/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Cred...2021-07-2655 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 16 - Senior isolation and dementiaOur guest today is occupational therapist, Dean Henderson, Director of Client Experience, Education and Innovation at The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County. Through the society, a Dementia Care Coach provides expert support to improve the quality of life of caregivers, families and people living with dementia. More info - https://dementiahelp.ca/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal2021-07-1924 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 15 - Senior isolation and empathyIn today's episode we interview Bill Dai, CEO and Nicole Shute, Seniors Client Success Specialist of CareStory. CareStory provides non-medical digital solution where each long term care resident’s profile has a quick fact page, personalized music, life stories, and video messages that can greatly facilitate caregivers’ daily jobs. More info - https://carestory.ca/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal2021-07-1240 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 14 - Senior isolation & importance of friendshipsOur guest today is Charlene Nadalin, Founder of Amintro, the Social Platform & Social Impact Enterprise for Adults 50plus. Amintro fosters friendships, shared experiences and knowledge as a means for reducing social isolation which she launched in summer 2018. Amintro is not a dating site. More info - https://amintro.com/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal2021-07-0535 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 13 - Special episode with residents of Silvera Aspen LodgeIn today's episode we interview two nonagenarians, residents of Silvera's Aspen community - Helen and Thelma. These two friends met a few years ago at Silvera’s Aspen community and during the pandemic they made a 74-page pictorial history book. Read more in a recent article in Alberta Prime Times, a monthly publication for 50+ Albertans: https://bit.ly/3eeORZEGet the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: N...2021-06-2827 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 12 - Senior isolation and solo agingSara Zeff Geber, PhD is thought leader, professional speaker and author on Solo Aging. Twenty percent of baby boomers don't have children, in addition to that the growing number of people aging alone for other reasons and we have a critical mass of SOLO AGERS! More info - https://sarazeffgeber.com/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal2021-06-2124 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 11 - Senior isolation and culturally appropriate senior livingIn today's episode we interview Miri Hadas Koller, Chief Executive Officer at Yee Hong Seniors Living. She has almost 30 years of experience in all aspects of real estate, including the marketing of single-family homes and condominium properties, the management of commercial properties, and now more than 10 years experience in the seniors housing sector. More info - https://www.yhsl.ca/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Imag...2021-06-1438 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 10 - Senior isolation and physical activityIn today's episode we interview Emily Johnson, Founder of StrongerU Senior Fitness, Canada’s first pre-choreographed Senior Fitness series offering online education and certification in four program types. More info - https://www.strongeruseniorfitness.com/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.comCredits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul MerkleyIntro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal2021-06-0728 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 9 - Senior isolation, retirement living and vaccinationIn today's episode we interview Dr. Neel Chadha, President and Co-Founder at Lanark Lifestyles Retirement Residence. Dr. Neel Chadha is a dedicated family physician who specializes in senior care. He discovered his passion for senior care in medical school and has developed extensive knowledge of ailments affecting the senior population. More info - https://lanarklifestyles.ca/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.comCredits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul MerkleyIntro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal2021-05-3117 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 8 - Senior isolation and purposeIn today's episode we interview Vlad Volodarski, CEO of Chartwell Retirement Residences. Vlad was appointed Chartwell’s Chief Executive Officer effective March 16, 2020, Vlad has held progressive roles within Chartwell since 2003, when he joined the company as Vice President Finance. In 2005, he was appointed Chief Financial Officer and in 2011 he also assumed the duties of Chief Investment Officer. Chartwell is a listed company and a market leader in retirement residences. More info: https://chartwell.com/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.comCredits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul MerkleyIntro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Ch...2021-05-2430 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 7 - Senior isolation and community interventionsIn today's episode we interview Anthony Kupferschmidt, Executive Director at West End Seniors' Network Society. West End Seniors’ Network become an incorporated society in BC in October 1982, and has been a registered charity since July 1984. Currently, there are over 950 members of the Network, 15 paid staff members and more than 250 active volunteers who contribute over 20,000 hours a year (as on Aug 2020). More info https://http://wesn.ca/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.comCredits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul MerkleyIntro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia & Vivek AgarwalImage: Namrata BagariaCopyright 2021, Seniors Junction Inc. Al...2021-05-1729 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 6 - Senior isolation and social robotsIn today's episode we interview Lee St. James and her social robot Mindy. Social Robots helps families and seniors who are in assisted living/ retirement homes stay connected when they can’t visit in person as often as they would like. Mindy, their friendly robot (always accompanied by a Social Robot expert), will visit weekly or bi-weekly to share your messages, photos, videos and music. More info https://socialrobots.caGet the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.comCredits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul MerkleyIntro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia & Vivek AgarwalImage: Namrata BagariaCopyright 2021, Se...2021-05-1043 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 5 - Senior isolation and curated activitiesIn today's episode we interview Osvaldo Montelongo, CEO of ConnectCareHero. ConnectCareHero is a digital platform that powers social engagement for older adults, through curated programming to improve overall health and combat social isolation. On a mission to deliver quality programming to under-resourced and minority communities. Link - https://connectcarehero.com/Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.comCredits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul MerkleyIntro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman ChandgothiaImage: Vivek AgarwalCopyright 2021, Healthy Skills Inc. All rights reserved.2021-05-0316 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 4 - Social isolation & assisted livingIn this episode, we discuss the effects of COVID19 and isolation in seniors with our guest Amy Friesen, CEO of Tea & Toast, an Ottawa based company which helps seniors navigate assisted living. To find out more about how Amy and her team help you navigate retirement living visit https://teaandtoast.ca/. Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.comCredits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Shabnam Das Kar, Paul MerkleyIntro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia, Omkar Deo Image: Vivek AgarwalCopyright 2021, Healthy Skills Inc. All rights reserved.2021-04-2634 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 3 - A family physician's perspective on isolation in seniorsIn this episode you will learn about how social and physical isolation impacts the health and wellbeing of seniors. We interview the family physician, Dr. Richard Fischer. To learn more visit our website https://seniorsjunction.comCredits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Shabnam Das Kar, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia, Omkar Deo Image: Vivek Agarwal Copyright 2021, Healthy Skills Inc. All rights reserved.2021-04-1921 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 2 - Social isolation and poetry appreciationIn this episode you will learn how poetry appreciation can help reduce social isolation. The episode aims to share the joys of reading and writing poetries. We interview our co-founders Dr. Namrata Bagaria and Dr. Paul Merkley. To learn more about the Poetry Club visit our website https://seniorsjunction.comCredits:Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Shabnam Das Kar, Paul MerkleyIntro & Outro Music: Aaron ShandilyaVideo Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia, Omkar DeoImage: Vivek AgarwalCopyright 2021, Healthy Skills Inc. All rights reserved.2021-04-1224 minSeniors Junction PodcastEpisode 1 - Social isolation & Renaissance periodIn this episode you will learn about our course on History of Renaissance music and lessons we can learn in present quarantine times. We interview our co-founder and world renowned music historian Dr. Paul Merkley. To learn more about History of Renaissance Music, visit our website https://seniorsjunction.comCredits:Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Shabnam Das Kar, Paul MerkleyIntro & Outro Music: Aaron ShandilyaVideo Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia, Omkar DeoCopyright 2021, Healthy Skills Inc. All rights reserved.2021-04-0718 min