All Things Seniors: A Podcast For Caregivers
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -In this podcast we talk with experts about 'All Things Seniors' - Transportation, Food, Housing (Downsizing, Retirement Communities, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Personal Care Homes etc.), Health (Dementia, Alzheimer, Arthritis, Parkinson, Posture, Hearing Loss, Blindness etc.), Abuse, Loneliness, Isolation and much more.
The purpose is to provide information and learning for Caregivers about these challenges. Most caregivers end up in the role of Family Caregiver for the first time in their lives - they crave this knowledge.
Most caregivers are from a Sandwich generation, where on one hand they have their own life (kids, jobs, wife, their own health etc.) and on the other hand they also have older parents to take care of.
These sandwich generation caregivers crave for these knowledge nuggets, as to how to support Mom/Dad, to be able to provide better care to their loved ones.
If you would like us to address a topic that you currently don’t find in any episodes, let us know and we will address your questions with a relevant industry expert. You can connect with us at [email protected].
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Episodes
S2E26: 70 to 100 in a blink - Lifestyle Planning: 5 Key Principles to Aging Well
April 23, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 63.5 MBDid you know that in 2018 the number of people older than 64 surpassed the number of children under five years old? It was the first time in history that this was the case. The timing of this change, though, varied significantly between countries. In higher-income countries with low fertility rates and longer life expectations, it has been shifting for decades. Take the United States, for example, where the under-fives were already outnumbered by those older than 64 in 1966; in Spain, it ...
S2E25: Elder Care Made Easier - Lessons for Caregivers
April 16, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 52.8 MBDid you know that nearly 25% of all households are providing care for the elderly? Although you may be willing to help, you may find unexpected challenges in doing it. Matters you never thought about are now your responsibility: healthcare, housing, financial, legal matters, day-to-day issues involving nutrition, and personal safety. With these, you may find yourself worried, overworked, and exhausted. Listeners, being primary caregivers, can relate to this. Today, we have with us Dr. Mari...
S2E24: Essential Planning for Solo Agers
April 09, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 61 MBDid you know that over 50% of people over 60 years old in Asia and Africa live in extended family setups? This number is approximately 40% in Latin America and the Middle East. Meanwhile, in North America though, that's only 7%. In North America, people over 60 living as a couple is close to 50% while those living solo ager or those living by themselves are over 25%. Living alone brings its own unique sets of challenges and needs. What are these challenges and needs? To talk about these an...
S2E23: Becoming a Badass Advocate
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 60.7 MBDid you know that the population of seniors, ages 65 and older, in Canada will grow approximately 70% over the next 20 years? While the older seniors, ages 75 and older, will grow at an even faster rate of 100% over the next 20 years, which is a steep increase in the number of seniors. With this information at hand, there is a need to improve care and advocacy for seniors in Canada and internationally to get more attention towards the subject. Fortunately, today we have Erin Galyean, aut...
S2E22: Top 5 Tips for Caregivers from Season 1 + 1 Bonus Tip
March 26, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode, Rafiq will share five essential tips he learned from all the episodes in the first season that helped shape caregivers into becoming better caregivers to their loved ones. He will give a bonus tip for caregivers to enhance their knowledge on providing care to the elderly. He will share snippets of the particular episodes where those tips or recommendations came. Tip 1: Teepa Snow's Episode 6 Title: Using A Positive Approach To Dementia Care Link: https://www.sen...
S2E21: Guidance for Caregivers - Moving Later In Life and It's Unique Challenges
March 19, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 58.2 MBI have four facts to share with you today: First, did you know that every day in North America, over 10,000 people turn 65? Second, seniors tend to rent as they age. 83% of seniors up to the age of 79 own a home, but when they enter the age category of 80+, the ownership statistics go down to 63%, a 20% drop, people tend to like to rent more when they age over 80. Third, 60% of seniors say that they have more things than they need and a whopping 75% say that the amount of these things that t...
S2E20: No one wants Isolation. 5 Strategies for Connected Aging
March 12, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 57.4 MBDid you know that over 25% or 1 out of 4 Canadians will be over the age of 60 by 2036? Did you know that 80% of retired Canadians have a fixed income with approximately 27,000 dollars for the median income? With these facts in mind bundled with the sub-standard system for long-term care for seniors and shortage of retirement homes, there is a need for a lot more work for seniors. Caregivers also play an essential role in this as companions of their loved ones in their old-age journey. ...
S2E19: Green Burials and Funeral Arrangement Insights
March 05, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 55 MBDeath is inevitable. However, talking about death and dying are uncomfortable or upsetting, much more challenging to talk about someone we dearly love, and all the more if we talk about death while that loved one is still living. Study shows that having conversations about these subjects within families and communities can help the caregivers prepare emotionally and financially. There is so much to prepare for the death of a loved one. Among these are preparing for the funeral, expenses, wil...
S2E18: Hey Caregiver, Don't Worry About Being Judged!
February 26, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 60.6 MBFact check! Did you know that the elderly are the fastest-growing age group? And did you know that only less than 4% of people over Sixty-Five years old are in nursing homes? In today's world, we get these stats all the time, right! We have the information and the data. However, elderly care and caregiver challenges were little known facts in the 90s, and having the foresight in the 90s of this upcoming silver tsunami is something. Our guest today, Denise Brown, launched caregiving.com. ...
S2E17: Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Support As We Age
February 19, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 59.2 MBDid you know that 40% of caregivers are in high-burden situations? Older caregivers who are above seventy-five years old provide over thirty hours of caregiving work a week. Primary caregivers of people with dementia spend an average of nine hours per day, providing care. It truly is a lot of hours! A lot of tired burned out caregivers indeed. Thus, caregivers need help! They need guidance and a support system around them all the more. Today, we have with us someone who has been helping ...
S2E16: Increasing Family Harmony While Caregiving
February 12, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 46.6 MBNow, let us talk about facts concerning caregiving in society today: Number 1: Did you know that an estimated 50 million-plus people in North America are caregivers for a family member or a loved one?; Number 2: Approximately 75% of caregivers are women who may be spouses, partners, siblings, children, or neighbours even.; Number 3: About 15% of caregivers care for two or more people, right, so that is an even bigger job.; Number 4: Although men were traditionally not in the role of family...
S2E15: Dementia Tips For Caregivers
February 05, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 70 MBDid you know that 60% of people with dementia will wander? Anyone who has memory problems and can walk is at risk for wandering. It is risky for dementia patients because they may not remember their name or address and can become disoriented even in familiar places. It is just one of the many potential risks and challenges a caregiver has to work around while caring for a loved one with dementia. Today, we have Karen Tyrell, a dementia expert, who has over 25 years of experience on this...
S2E14: Navigating Dementia Through Grief and Guilt
January 29, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 50.9 MBDid you know that women have a higher risk of dementia? Nearly twice as many women have Alzheimer's disease as men. Alzheimer's disease also worsens more quickly in women. Also, did you know that heart disease can raise the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease? Other conditions that cause heart disease such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and deficient diet are all links to a higher risk of getting Alzheimer's disease. Whatever the gender or the cause, once dementia (...
S2E13: Shifting Dementia Care from Crisis to Comfort
January 22, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 62.4 MBDid you know that there are over 10 million new cases of dementia every year? That is one new case of dementia every three seconds or so. By the time you will be finished listening to this episode, that will be close to a thousand new cases of dementia worldwide. That is scary! It is not a country-specific challenge but a worldwide phenomenon. It is a fact that there is no cure for dementia. However, some great minds are playing their part to make a dementia caregiver's journey relatively...
S2E12: Tips for Caregivers - Pets, Assistive Technology, & Conversations
January 15, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 54 MBDid you know that according to the 2019 University of Michigan National poll on Healthy Aging, 55% of participants age between 50 and 80 own at least one pet and majority of these older adults felt aging was easier, both physically and mentally, because of their pets? Approximately 80% participants said pets reduce their stress. Also, over 25% of pet owners reported that their pet's needs take priority over their own health needs. These stats and more prove that pets play a very important ...
S2E11: Creative Care, for the Elderly with Dementia
January 08, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 45.6 MBDid you know that worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year? Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older adults worldwide. Not only it impacts the life of a person affected by dementia it can be overwhelming for the families especially their caregivers. Physical, emotional, and financial pressures can cause great stress and support is required from health, social, financial, and legal systems fro...
S2E10: Dementia Care and Social Isolation - Tips and Tricks
January 01, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 63.5 MBDid you know that for most people a routine is pleasant and useful to keep us grounded during the stressful time? For those with dementia, routines are key components of staying healthy. Typically, people with dementia have trouble forming new memories and learning new information. For them, routine and repetition are critical to function. While they can learn new things, it is very difficult and takes much longer. A good routine includes consistent sleep and wake times, hygiene, meal t...
S2E9: Aging In Place: Home Modifications - Causes and Effects
December 25, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 64.4 MBDid you know that according to a 2020 Aging in Place report, 86% of baby boomer homeowners in Canada's key metro areas want to live in their current home for as long as possible? Thirty six percent of those are likely to move. So, why do people feel that they will be compelled to move? Almost half of the survey participants referred the reason to be their mobility or their ageing needs—things like elevators are now required. Also, a large portion used safety as their reason for moving. Pl...
S2E8: Healthcare At Home
December 18, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 43.6 MBDid you know that baby boomers represent nearly 20% of the American and close to 30% of the Canadian population? By 2030, all baby boomers will be older than 65. Most people want to age in place (i.e. they want or they love to continue living in their homes). But for many older adults, the decision of ageing in place comes with it's own challenges like transportation needs, limited socialization opportunities, meal preparation help, or medication reminders. There are many needs that still ...
S2E7: Memory Cafes, and How They Assist Dementia Families
December 11, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 36.7 MBDid you know that barring a medical breakthrough, the number of people aged 65+ with dementia may nearly triple by 2050? It means there will be more need for dementia care. On the other hand, according to a 2020 survey of primary care physicians, nearly half of those physicians say that the medical profession is not prepared to meet this increased demand. Bottomline is, there is a huge gap between the need for dementia care and what our current medical system is offering. To fill this ...
S2E6: Helping Parents When They Refuse Help
December 04, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 51.4 MBDid you know that there are over 6.5 million Canadians over the age of 65? Our older adults and loved ones have some unique needs and evolving challenges. They need advocacy, they need a voice, they need a change in elder care system. A change in the mindset that enables and empowers our seniors in our communities. Let's have an insightful chat with someone who has been in the elder care industry for over 30 years now--Joy Loverde. Joy has a reputation for being a path carver and a visiona...
S2E5: Who Will Take Care Of Me, When I Am Old
November 27, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 49.3 MBDid you know that a baby boomer is a person who was born between 1946 and 1964? This group represents nearly 20% of American and 30% of the Canadian population. By 2030, all baby boomers will be older than 65 and many won't have a family caregiver to help them take care of themselves. Question is, who will take care of them when they are old? Yes, there are government programs that provide healthcare and other support but there has to be a change in the mindset that enables and empowers o...
S2E4: The Energetic Caregiving - Sustaining Energy To Give Care
November 20, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 43.8 MBDid you know that there are currently over 75 million unpaid caregivers in North America? Mostly, family caregivers of individuals who want to be able to care for themselves. Being a caregiver is arguably the hardest job in the world. What's the secret to being an excellent caregiver? Self-care—put your oxygen mask on first, show up for your self—so that you can show up for others. In this episode, we discussed caregiving with Dawn Renee. She is the founder of Traveling Caregivers, a gras...
S2E3: Abuse, Social Isolation and Belonging
November 13, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 66.1 MBDid you know that there are over 6.5 million Canadians over the age of 65? Almost 11 thousand of those are over the age of a hundred. Our older loved ones and community members have some unique needs and evolving challenges. They need advocacy and they need a voice. In this episode, we have two such experts representing their organisations whose work over the years have proven pivotal and has helped older adults not only in Canada but around the world. First, let me introduce Gregor Sne...
Episode 2: Hard Of Hearing Community, and Their Caregivers
November 06, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 42.1 MBDid you know that over 400 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss? By 2050, that number would be over 900 million people! Hearing loss may result from genetic causes, infectious diseases, exposure to excessive noise, and ageing among other reasons. Whatever the cause are, hearing loss has functional, social, emotional, and economic impacts on an individual. From the frustration of the inability to communicate to feeling isolated, the hard of hearing community lives a challengin...
S2E2: Hard Of Hearing Community, and Their Caregivers
November 06, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 42.1 MBDid you know that over 400 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss? By 2050, that number would be over 900 million people! Hearing loss may result from genetic causes, infectious diseases, exposure to excessive noise, and ageing among other reasons. Whatever the cause are, hearing loss has functional, social, emotional, and economic impacts on an individual. From the frustration of the inability to communicate to feeling isolated, the hard of hearing community lives a challengin...
Episode 1: How this show has changed my life - Host, Rafiq Punjani
October 30, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 12.7 MBWelcome to season 2 of our show! I am feeling so humbled. When we started season 1, we didn't know we’ll call it season 1 because we didn't know there will be season 2. We were not sure how our listeners will take the concept, how they will listen to it, and how they will engage with it. But the way we have been getting some of the most loving messages, it's heart warming when you see that your work has been able to help others. And not only here in Canada as the show has been listened...
S2E1: How this show has changed my life - Host, Rafiq Punjani
October 30, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 12.7 MBWelcome to season 2 of our show! I am feeling so humbled. When we started season 1, we didn't know we’ll call it season 1 because we didn't know there will be season 2. We were not sure how our listeners will take the concept, how they will listen to it, and how they will engage with it. But the way we have been getting some of the most loving messages, it's heart warming when you see that your work has been able to help others. And not only here in Canada as the show has been listened...
Episode 24: Season Finale, Highlights of Season 1
April 24, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 12.8 MBDid you know that our podcast is now listened to in 30 countries? When we started the “All Things Seniors” podcast, I never imagined that our efforts of creating the show will be accepted so positively around the world and that we will be given so much love and support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Topics: Rafiq's backstory and how he came to where he is today How the “All Things Seniors” podcast came about How the podcast made him a better caregiver Things he learned from...
Episode 23: COVID19 - It's impact on Financial and Psycho-Social Health, for Seniors and Caregivers
April 17, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 53.4 MBDid you know that although coronavirus (COVID-19) is primarily a health challenge, its impacts on financial markets is very significant as well? On one hand, global death toll has gone over 100,000 people and on the other hand financial markets have gone down by over 30 percent. To address the elephant in the room, I decided to invite a health and financial expert over. In this episode, we’ll talk about the deep impact the pandemic has on people's retirement savings and cash flows. To help...
Episode 22: Entrepreneurship as Retirement Career
April 10, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 46.4 MBDid you know that a 50 plus year old startup founder is almost 3 times more likely to have a successful business compared to a 25-year-old startup founder? I would have thought that due to positive stats like that there would have been more and more support to grant fundings available to this older entrepreneur group but no, we don't see that. However, there are great people in our society who see the need for that kind of support for older entrepreneurs and they take action. One such aw...
Episode 21: Family Caregivers, Need Help
April 03, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 57.5 MBDid you know that nearly half of the Canadian population has cared for an ageing, ill, or disabled family member or friend at some point in time? This is according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. Despite little or no training, family caregivers are expected to provide care at home while trying to navigate our complicated healthcare system. On top of that, they also serve as substitute decision-makers. As a society, we need to do more to support informal caregivers. The questio...
Episode 20: Directly Funded Home Care
March 27, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 42.6 MBDid you know that a lot of home care in Canada is free? It is part of our healthcare system and a benefit for Canadians. If you knew this, you are part of a very small percentage of people. Congratulations! Home and community care services, as it is formerly called, help people to receive care at home rather than in a hospital or long-term care facility and to live as independently as possible in the community. Home care services may include nursing, personal care such as bathing and dre...
Episode 19: Transportation For Seniors & Its Role In Purposeful Aging
March 20, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 48.7 MBDid you know that driving is the primary mode of transportation for a large majority of Canadian adults including seniors ages 65 to 74? Almost 70% reported driving their own vehicles as their primary means of transportation. Thirty percent of seniors 85 years old and older also relied on driving as their main mode of transportation. More than one in five seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia drove in the previous months and 17% reported driving as their main form of trans...
Episode 18: Medication, Diabetes and Personal Pharmacist
March 13, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 60.1 MBDid you know that 76% of seniors living at home and 97% of those living in healthcare institutions are taking some form of medication? Two-thirds of Canadians over 65 also have one or more different prescriptions and a quarter of them have ten or more. Pharmacists are integral members of the healthcare team and they play a significant role in seniors' care. They are readily accessible to offer advice and information about medications, monitor their use, and work with physicians and other h...
Episode 17: Medical Cannabis 101 - Myths and Uses
March 06, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 57.2 MBDid you know that according to Stats Canada, people aged 65 and older are Canada's fastest growing group of cannabis users? Additionally, there are 10 times more seniors using cannabis today than in 2012. Despite this increase there still remains a large population of older adults that grew up in an era where pot, weed, marijuana or whatever it was called was not legal and hence, there are questions or misconceptions. So we thought that cannabis 101 discussion especially from the perspecti...
Episode 16: “Caregiving Changes Relationships”
February 28, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 59.7 MBDid you know that there are over 6 million family caregivers in Canada? Over 50% of family caregivers are themselves over the age of 45. That means most of them are managing careers as well as kids along with being a caregiver. Many family caregivers don’t have formal caregiving training so I really applaud people and organisations who help educate caregivers. One such educator is with us today and her name is Debra Hallisey. Currently, Debra’s most important role is being her mother's c...
Episode 15: “Parkinsons: Living Your Best”
February 21, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 45.9 MBDid you know that Parkinson's disease is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer's disease? To date, an estimated 7 to 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson's disease. The prevalence of the disease ranges from 41 people per hundred thousand in the fourth decade of life. More than 100, 000 people afflicted with the disease are 80 years old and above. Men are 1.5 times more likely to have Parkinson's than women. The disease affects the patient's qua...
Episode 14: “Purpose vs. Paycheck, in Retirement Years”
February 14, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 63.2 MBAccording to a 2018 Stats-Canada report, over 30% of people aged 60 and above are working or are looking for work. The report also indicated that over 50% are working or looking for work out of necessity. Freedom 55 is becoming less and less of a reality as more people are now working past their 50s and 60s. To help us understand some of the reasons why many older adults choose to continue working even past retirement age, we have Chris Farrell. Chris is a senior economics contributor at M...
Episode 13: “Palliative Care - Being Alive vs. Living A Life”
February 07, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 52.1 MBDid you know that over 75% of Canadians want to die at home? A new report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information also revealed that people who access palliative home care services in their last year of life are 2.5 times more likely to be able to do so. Yet, another report tells us that each year, an estimated 40 million people around the world are in need of palliative care and only 14% actually receive it. In this episode, we have Dr. Tim Ihrig. He is the Chief Medical Officer ...
Episode 12: Fall Prevention In Senior Years - Exercise Now
January 31, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 42.2 MBDid you know that according to aging.com, every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall? More than 300, 000 people are hospitalised each year from broken hips and 95% of these fractures are the result of a fall. The average cost of treating a fall is $30,000. There are many factors that contribute to falls including impaired vision, poor lighting, slippery floors, uneven surfaces, etc. but research shows that physical strength and posture are among the leadin...
Episode 11: Aging and Memory Loss
January 24, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 31.8 MBDid you know that according to a stats Canada report from 2016, as of 2011, there are 340, 000 Canadians who are living with dementia? Close to 50% of the time, the primary or informal caregiver for these people with dementia was a spouse. It affects their marriage, their family, the finances, and their lives in general. We are so pleased that today we have with us Angela Gentile. She is a social worker working in the clinical side of things. She has 25 years of experience under her belt. ...
Episode 10: Preserving Dignity In Dementia - the DAWN Method
January 17, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 55.6 MBDid you know that family caregivers of people with dementia are often called the invisible second patient? The effects of being a family caregiver though sometimes are positive, are generally negative with high risk of emotional burden, social isolation, physical ill-health, and a lot of financial hardships. Thankfully, there are callers, professionals, and educators around the world that are working hard to bring new approaches of care. Today we have Judy Cornish, an elder law attorney,...
Episode 9: The Power Of Music In Dementia Care
January 10, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 42.6 MBDid you know that there are close to 10 million cases of dementia worldwide? That is one case of dementia every 3 seconds. Suffice it to say, it’s no longer just a challenge specific to a country but it has become a worldwide phenomenon. Today we have Mary Sue Wilkinson, an educator and a professional musician. She is the author of “Songs You Know By Heart: A Simple Guide For Using Music In Dementia Care.” Mary Sue is also a public speaker and trainer. She leads hundreds of music sessions ...
Episode 8: Ageism
January 03, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 55.3 MBAccording to a few research done by AARP, 64% of older adults in the United States have seen or experienced age-based discrimination. Unfortunately, it’s no longer a problem that’s prevalent in the United States alone. In fact, ageism is now regarded as the most wildly experienced form of discrimination in Europe. Ageism also exists in social platforms like Facebook groups. In addition, the median age of employees at Apple, Google, and Facebook are 33, 31, and 26 respectively. Today's gu...
Episode 7: Entrepreneurship After 65, a.k.a. “Senior Entrepreneurs”
December 27, 2019 06:00 - 43 minutes - 43.9 MBDid you know that 61% of baby boomers would want to work after their formal retirement? This finding is also evident in the Babson College report as it revealed that 51% of small businesses are owned by people over the age of 50. Today's guest is Paul Tasner. Paul is the CEO of PulpWorks, Inc., a company that designs and manufactures biodegradable packaging for consumer goods. Paul is also the co-founder of Sort Inc. Paul has a unique thing about entrepreneurship and he highly encourages e...
Bonus Holidays Travel Episode: Practical Travel Tips For Seniors
December 23, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes - 32.6 MBA new study conducted by the Transportation Research Board on the issues impacting seniors indicated that these so-called “ignored and invisible” population has a lot to worry about from a travel standpoint. Four of the biggest challenges faced by seniors are wayfinding, fatigue, technology, and amenities. In short, travel can be stressful for them. Carla McDonald will discuss how to plan better and reduce the travel stress for seniors. Carla has 4 decades of experience with airlines. She ...
Episode 6: Using A Positive Approach To Dementia Care
December 20, 2019 06:00 - 36 minutes - 45.1 MBOver half a million Canadians are currently living with dementia. Unfortunately, at least 10% of Canadians with dementia are being cared for in hospitals even though it’s not the ideal location for them. Dementia is not just a Canadian challenge, it's also a global issue and a complex one as well. It affects families financially, emotionally, and culturally. In short, it affects their overall lives in general. Fortunately, there are some great people around the world who are spearheading m...
Episode 5: “Co-Housing”, an alternate option for Retirement Living
December 13, 2019 06:03 - 31 minutes - 39.1 MBCohousing originated in Denmark in the 1960s. Today some 50,000 people in Denmark are cohousing. In Canada, we have less than 20 cohousing projects and they are mainly in BC. There are however over 150 such projects in the US (and maybe more now). Building communities and avoiding loneliness is something we all need to address as a society and cohousing definitely helps. Today, our guest is Grace Kim. Grace is an architect with over 20 years of experience under her belt. She is also an i...
Episode 4: Quality Aging, Anywhere
December 13, 2019 06:02 - 30 minutes - 38.1 MBDid you know that in Canada the average cost of living, whether it’s assisted or going to retirement homes with dementia suites can go up to 1.5k-6k dollars a month and the country has recorded a great increase of seniors in the last years. Today we have Tony Weeks, the president and CEO of York Care Centre and also part of the Centre for Innovation and Research in Aging in New Brunswick. He also previously operated his own health consulting firm, served as a hospital CEO, and worked in se...