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  • WISE: Age-Inclusive Workplaces

    WISE: Age-Inclusive Workplaces
    2025/10/09
    In this episode we talk with Carolynne Mahood, Founder of On Your Own Time about why age diversity and inclusion in the workplace matters. Across Canada, many older adults who want or need to keep working are being overlooked, not because they lack ability but because of ageism. When older adults are excluded from meaningful work, it not only impacts their income and independence, it can also reinforce ageist stereotypes that contribute to social isolation, a known risk factor for abuse. One approach to building age-inclusive, future-ready workplaces is to provide employers with tailored and inclusive hiring tools that make it easier to create environments where experience is valued as an asset, not a liability. Our guest highlights an innovative program she Founded, W.I.S.E. (Wisdom. Inclusivity. Synergy. Equity), a national Certification program, that combats ageism in the workplace and recognizes workplaces that actively support and retain experienced workers through inclusive, flexible, and age-positive practices. In this episode we learn about: experiences older workers are having when trying to find workwhy age inclusion and diversity in the workplace is beneficialhow employers can be champions of age inclusion by becoming WISE Certified. To further bring awareness to ageism, this episode is also being launched on October 9th, Ageism Awareness Day in Canada. Led by the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism, this campaign amplifies efforts to raise awareness about ageism in all its forms and sectors—including workplaces. Our interview aligns with this year's theme: "Age is a Strength: Building Belonging, Challenging Ageism". Until next time - Stay Vibrant! ______________________________ Websites: On Your Own Time https://www.onyourowntime.ca/ W.I.S.E.Learn more or get certified at: www.onyourowntime.ca/w-i-s-e . Canadian Coalition Against Ageismhttps://ccaageism.ca Episode Resources: Ageism Awareness Week Toolkit - ENhttps://ccaageism.ca/ageism-awareness-2025/#EnglishToolkit\ Ageism Awareness Week Toolkit - FR Toolkit Join the social media campaignhttps://ccaageism.ca/ageism-awareness-2025/ Promoting the labour force participation of older Canadians, Promising Initiatives. ESDC (2018) https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/seniors-forum-federal-provincial-territorial/labour-force-participation.html AGE-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES: A Self-Assessment Tool for Employers Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum (2012) https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/esdc-edsc/documents/corporate/seniors/forum/tool.pdf ______________________________ Guest: Carolynne Mahood Carolynne is the founder of 'On Your Own Time', and the 'W.I.S.E. Certification Program'. She is a fully accredited and trained Human Resource professional, with more than 45 years of experience gained in private and public sectors, large corporations, and small privately owned businesses. She has worked as a Human Resources Leader and Consultant, providing customized HR solutions, led initiatives in recruitment, policy development, performance management, and workplace investigations. She also has significant community involvement, serving as a board member, leader, and advisor for non-profit organizations, leveraging her HR and adult education expertise to strengthen governance, workforce practices, and provide leadership coaching and training. ______________________________ CREDITS: Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts Co-Host: April Struthers, Member of Aging Vibrantly Podcast Advisory Committee Music: Redpath Audio Thank you to HelpAge Canada for their financial support to produce this Season's podcast. Stay Connected : The best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe, like, and share. Why not leave us a review by completing our Listener Feedback Survey and subscribe to Aging Vibrantly wherever you get your podcast. Listener Feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Podcast_Listener_Feedback If you prefer to watch the interview, this episode and all others are available on Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario's YouTube Channel. Be sure to also check our website eapon.ca to learn more resources on abuse prevention and protecting the rights and dignity of older adults. Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as constituting or implying endorsement by EAPO of any entity, product, service or organization mentioned, referenced, or linked.
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  • Wills and Navigating Undue Influence

    Wills and Navigating Undue Influence
    2025/09/25
    On this episode of Aging Vibrantly, we demystify the world of wills and undue influence in estate planning. Understanding the legalities of a will, undue influence and court proceedings can be complex. So, we speak to two lawyers, Joanna Weiss, and Emily Caza from Whaley Estate Litigation Partners (WEL Partners) to help us break down these issues and to clarify the following issues: What exactly is a will, and why do you need oneWhat happens when you do not have a WillThe differences between a Will, Power of Attorney, Executor and AttorneyHaving Capacity to make a will, andWhat happens when a vulnerable person is secretly coerced or manipulated into changing their will, leaving behind a trail of hurt feelings, family and legal disputes? We explore these questions and dive into what undue influence is, the subtle and not-so-subtle signs that it may be happening, and how to recognize it and challenge it in court. In this lively discussion we equip you with the knowledge to help you feel empowered, and more informed about wills and estates. Until Next Time... Stay Vibrant! ______________________________ Episode Resources: WEL PARTNERS https://welpartners.com/ Wel Partner Resources: 'A Lawyer's Duties and Obligations Where Capacity, Undue Influence and Vulnerability are at Issue in a Retainer' by Kimberly A. Whaley and Kate Stephens, Volume 48, Issue 4, September 2018 https://welpartners.com/resources/WEL-The-Advocates-Quarterly-Volume-48-Issue-4-A-lawyers-duties-and-obligations.pdf Checking for Indicators of Undue Influence During Virtual/Digital (Video) Meetings - Lawyers' Checklist https://welpartners.com/resources/WEL-Checklist-Undue-Influence-and-Video-Conferencing-2020.pdf Capacity Checklist https://welpartners.com/resources/WEL_CapacityChecklist_EstatePlanningContext.pdf Undue Influence in Estates and Related Matters Checklist https://welpartners.com/resources/WEL_Undue_Influence_Checklist.pdf Resolution of Estates and Trust Disputes: Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution in Canada" - Kimberly A. Whaley, The International Academy of Estate and Trust Law, Oxford University Press, Trust & Trustees, February 2020 https://academic.oup.com/tandt/article/28/7/e8/5743469?guestAccessKey=55a98afc-8273-4742-be76-7ea41641c226&login=false Guides and Resource Tools A Guide for Assisting Persons in Vulnerable Situations - STEP Canada https://online.fliphtml5.com/zskjb/zjwz/#p=1 Estate planning and wills – Ontario Governmenthttps://www.ontario.ca/page/estate-planning-and-wills Law and legal matters https://www.ontario.ca/document/guide-programs-and-services-seniors/law-and-legal-matters Wills – Steps to Justice Your Guide to laws in Ontario https://stepstojustice.ca/legal-topic/wills-and-powers-of-attorney/wills/ Wills and Powers of Attorney Resource Sheet https://cleoconnect.ca/resource/yourlegalrights/wills-and-powers-of-attorney-resource-sheet/ ______________________________ Guests: Joanna Weiss, Senior Litigation Associate at WEL Partners, wherein she primarily practices in the areas of will, estate and trust disputes, power of attorney disputes, and guardianship matters. Prior to joining WEL Partners, Joanna was a lawyer at boutique law firms that specialize in mental health litigation, estate, trust and capacity litigation, and professional negligence. Emily Caza, Lawyer at WEL Partners with experience in guardianship, capacity law, and estate litigation. Emily articled at the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, where she developed a strong interest in capacity and guardianship law and gained experience advocating for individuals lacking capacity. At Queen's, worked as a caseworker at the Queen's Elder Law Clinic, offering free legal services to low-income seniors and gaining insight into the unique legal challenges faced by elderly clients. ______________________________ CREDITS: This podcast is Funded with the support from HelpAge Canada. Co-host: Pauline Luening, Member of Aging Vibrantly Podcast Senior Advisory Committee Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast ExpertsPodcast Coordinator: Lisa WiddifieldMusic: Redpath Audio ______________________________ Stay Connected : The best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe, like, and share. Why not leave us a review by completing our Listener Feedback Survey and subscribe to Aging Vibrantly wherever you get your podcast. Listener Feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Podcast_Listener_Feedback If you prefer to watch the interview, this episode and all others are available on Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario's YouTube Channel. Be sure to also check our website eapon.ca to learn more resources on abuse prevention and protecting the rights and dignity of older adults. Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as constituting or implying endorsement by EAPO of any entity, product, service or organization ...
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  • A Friendly Voice: Just a phone call away

    A Friendly Voice: Just a phone call away
    2025/09/03
    We all have a need for social connections, to talk to someone about our day, events in our lives, share stories or whatever is on our mind. Social connections, how we relate to and interact with others, are important to reduce social isolation and loneliness for all ages, but particularly for older adults as we age. In this Episode of Aging Vibrantly, we will talk with France Connor, Manager of 'A Friendly Voice', that provides a free call-in service for adults over 55 years old who live in Ontario or Atlantic Canada. When an older adult calls the toll free number at 1-855-892-9992 they will be greeted by a compassionate and caring volunteer who will listen to them. Each call may last up to 30 minutes and seniors can call as many as 3 times a day. A Friendly Voice is available from 8 AM - 10 PM (ET), 7 days a week/365 days a year. In this episode you will learn: How volunteers at A Friendly Voice are trained in having good listening skills, showing empathy and respect and to identify warning signs of abuse, neglect or fraud.Why maintaining connections can help older adults mitigate the negative impacts of isolation and loneliness, which are often associated with increased risks of poor health, depression, anxiety, elder abuse, disability and frailty.How keeping engaged with others can provide a sense of belonging, purpose, and even improve cognitive function and yes, age vibrantly!About the WHO (World Health Organization) recent study, that found 1 in 6 people on this planet feel lonely. In Canada, an estimated 1.6 million older Canadians feel lonely, which is almost one in five Canadian seniors aged 65 and older experiencing loneliness. Until next time - Stay Vibrant! ______________________________ References & Resources: A Friendly Voicehttps://afriendlyvoice.caToll-Free: 1-855-892-9992 From loneliness to social connection: charting a path to healthier societies. Report of the WHO Commission on Social Connection https://www.who.int/groups/commission-on-social-connection/report Webinar Presentation at SAGE: A FRIENDLY VOICE Reducing loneliness and isolation one phone call at a time. Presented By: Kelly Dumas & France Connor. https://sagelink.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Kelly-Dumas.pdf Media Interviews A Friendly Voice on CTV (Oct. 2024) https://www.facebook.com/AFVCanada/videos/a-friendly-voice-on-ctv/927936622139014/ Age Friendly Thunder Bay - TV Show (Oct. 15, 2024) https://www.agefriendlythunderbay.ca/age-friendly-tv-show/v/episode-29-a-friendly-voice-program?categoryId=65411c2bb00d14145d2ba397 New phone line lends lonely seniors a friendly ear (Dec 4, 2018) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-seniors-line-phone-in-1.4937986 ______________________________ About Our Guest: France Connor has been with Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS) since 2019 as the Manager for A Friendly Voice. In her role, France manages a large team of trained volunteers, ensuring empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity, all while maintaining quality standards, and fostering a supportive environment for both the callers and volunteers. It is the personal connections and relationships she has developed with the callers who use the warm line that France finds the most rewarding. Knowing that she can make a positive change in a person's day by simply saying, "Good morning, A Friendly Voice, this is France", reaffirms the need and fills her heart with joy. ______________________________ Credits: Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast ExpertsPodcast Coordinator: Lisa WiddifieldCo-Host: Sherry Baker, Member of Aging Vibrantly Podcast Advisory CommitteeOrginal Music: Redpath Audio We want to thank HelpAge Canada for their financial support to produce Season 2 of the Aging Vibrantly podcast. ______________________________ Stay Connected : The best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe, like, and share. Why not leave us a review by completing our Listener Feedback Survey and subscribe to Aging Vibrantly wherever you get your podcast. Listener Feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Podcast_Listener_Feedback If you prefer to watch the interview, this episode and all others are available on Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario's YouTube Channel. Be sure to also check our website eapon.ca to learn more resources on abuse prevention and protecting the rights and dignity of older adults. Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as constituting or implying endorsement by EAPO of any entity, product, service or organization mentioned, referenced, or linked.
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    44 分
  • Building Bridges: Intergenerational Classrooms

    Building Bridges: Intergenerational Classrooms
    2025/08/20
    We live in a society that is increasingly separating individuals into age-based groups, which can lead to limited interaction and the potential for negative stereotypes and discrimination, particularly towards older adults. So how can we best address this to build connections and relationships between age groups and generations. In this episode of Aging Vibrantly, host Raeann Rideout and co-host April Struthers, feature the University of Toronto's Intergenerational Classroom, with guests Dr. Raza Mirza, professor and creator of the program, alongside with Florene Shuber a senior participant of the course, who is also a resident of Christie Gardens, a retirement and Long-term care home where the course is hosted. We explore a new and novel approach of Intergenerational Classrooms which breaks down barriers between generations, offers a safe space to discuss ageism and allows students to explore aging from a viewpoint that considers the perspectives of both older and younger generations. You will be inspired about the impacts this program has had on enriching the lives of students, seniors and teachers, opening doors for students to pursue careers in the field of aging, as well as the relationships that emerged through the intergenerational engagements and most impressive of all the transformational learning experiences. Learn more about how you can be part of joining the intergenerational network across the country. Until next time - Stay Vibrant! ______________________________ References & Resources: Intergenerational Classroom building bridges across generations. Presentation https://sagelink.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dr.-Raza-Mirza.pdf Media Interviews New University of Toronto course is building bridges across generations. September 11, 2023 https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/building-bridges-across-generations/ This retirement home is redefining what it means to grow old. Globe and Mail Jan. 13, 2025. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/adv/article-this-retirement-home-is-redefining-what-it-means-to-grow-old/ An intergenerational classroom is bridging generation gaps. Toronto City News. Dec. 2023 https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2023/12/05/an-intergenerational-classroom-is-bridging-generation-gaps/Video Intergenerational classroom giving university students and seniors a unique learning experience. Nov. 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erBpyvnh4Qs&t=1s Other Programs: Intergenerational programs offer seniors and students 'good medicine'. Canadian Affairs. June 5 2025 https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/06/05/intergenerational-classrooms-and-care-homes-offer-seniors-and-students-good-medicine/ TRENT UNIVERSITY - Intergenerational Classroom: A New Approach to Addressing Ageism. October, 2024 https://educationnewscanada.com/article/education/level/university/1/1103531/intergenerational-classroom-a-new-approach-to-addressing-ageism.html#:~:text=October%201%2C%202024,t%20going%20to%20be%20enough.%22 Resources: Connecting generations: planning and implementing interventions for intergenerational contact. WHO October 2023 https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240070264 This guide, developed for the campaign, builds on the evidence in the global report on ageism that interventions for intergenerational contact is one of three strategies that have been proven to work in addressing ageism, together with policy and law and educational interventions. Changing the Narrative: Ending Ageism Together On the same pAGE – intergenerational toolkit that brings people of all ages together to discuss their experiences with aging and ageism is an opportunity to find common ground. Intergenerational Conversations on Ageism. https://changingthenarrativeco.org/intergenerational-conversations/ https://changingthenarrativeco.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Changing_the_Narrative_Intergenerational_Toolkit_2024.pdf Old School A Hub for Age Equity & Ageism Awareness online resources about ageism in multiple languages. https://oldschool.info/ ______________________________ About Our Guests: Dr. Raza Mirza is the director of National Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization with HelpAge Canada and Assistant Professor at University of Toronto's Factor-Inwentash (IN WHEN TASH) Faculty of Social Work's Institute for Life Course and Aging. His areas of expertise and teaching interests include medical decision-making, aging-in-place, and factors such as social isolation and loneliness influencing late-life social, mental and physical well-being. He was this year's recipient of CanAge's Dr. Elizabeth Podneiks Award for Elder Rights in Canada which he received at the National World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event. And most importantly and why we have Raza with us today, is he is responsible for designing and instructing a University Intergenerational Classroom that is hosted at Christie Gardens Residence in Toronto. Florene Shuber, is an advocate, retired lawyer, teacher/...
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  • Kindness is Contagious : Standing up Against Senior Bullying

    Kindness is Contagious : Standing up Against Senior Bullying
    2025/08/06
    In this episode of Aging Vibrantly, host Raeann Rideout and co-host Pauline Luening talk with Dr. Kirsten Madsen and Liza Franses about standing up against senior bullying and the development of Solutions: Everyone's Business. Senior to Senior Anti-Bullying Toolkit. We begin our interview with a brief background on the aim of the project, and evolution of the Toolkit, including the need and importance for the Toolkit, including the collection of data on the prevalence and nature of Senior to Senior bullying in Ontario, Canada that demonstrated seniors have experienced being bullied, engaged in bullying behaviours as well as witnessed bullying behaviours between older adults. Dr. Madsen and Liza Franses explained how they used this data to create the toolkit of best practices and strategies for older adults and those working with older adults to stop bullying. We are informed that this toolkit integrates communication styles for ethno-cultural communities, with the recognition of age and gender diversity using case scenarios and is currently being adapted older adults who are hard of hearing and/or have hearing impairments which include videos accompanied with ASL interpretation. During this episode you will learn : The difference between bullying and : Non-bullying Behaviour,Challenging Behaviour,Elder Abuse, and Criminal Activity Senior to Senior Anti-Bullying Toolkit: Aim: This Toolkit is intended to assist residences and organizations working with older adults to establish strategies for tackling bullying specifically between older people. Audience: Though this Toolkit is intended for senior leadership and staff from seniors' residences and organizations, the more people engaged with this Toolkit the better. Until next time - Stay Vibrant! ______________________________ References & Resources: Senior to Senior Anti-Bullying Toolkit https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#Senior_Anti_Bullying_Toolkit Seniors Anti-Bullying Implementation & Evaluation (2022-2025) https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#Project_Overview Webinars featuring the Anti-Bullying Project https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#Webinars_Bullying EAPO Fact Sheets on Senior Bullying https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#bullying_olderadults ______________________________ About Our Guests: Dr. Kirsten Madsen is a faculty member at Sheridan College. She received her PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Sheffield in England where she focused her graduate work on anti-bullying. Currently, her focus is bullying amongst older adults, and is the Principal Investigator on Seniors' Anti-Bullying Research in Ontario. Dr. Madsen conducts research and training with frontline staff in the area of bullying, aggression, age differences, gender differences, program development and ethics. Liza Franses is the Project Manager of the Senior's Anti-Bullying Toolkit work at Sheridan College. She has worked with diverse older adult communities in the GTA, including long-term care, and a multicultural Seniors Active Living Centre. She is passionate about advocating on behalf of older adults and ensuring that they are consulted and engaged in matters that help them stay independent in their homes and engaged in their communities. ______________________________ Credits: Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield Co-Host: Pauline Luening, Member of Aging Vibrantly Podcast Advisory Committee Music: Redpath Audio We want to thank HelpAge Canada for their financial support to produce Season 2 of the Aging Vibrantly podcast. ______________________________ Stay Connected : The best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe, like, and share. Why not leave us a review by completing our Listener Feedback Survey and subscribe to Aging Vibrantly wherever you get your podcast. Listener Feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Podcast_Listener_Feedback If you prefer to watch the interview, this episode and all others are available on Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario's YouTube Channel. Be sure to also check our website eapon.ca to learn more resources on abuse prevention and protecting the rights and dignity of older adults. Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as constituting or implying endorsement by EAPO of any entity, product, service or organization mentioned, referenced, or linked.
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  • Preparing for Caregiving

    Preparing for Caregiving
    2025/07/23
    Are you providing or receiving care? In this episode of Aging Vibrantly, we speak with Amy Coupal, CEO of Ontario Caregivers Organization (OCO). Podcast host, Raeann Rideout and co-host Tom Warner, learned about the amazing work the OCO conducts to support Ontario's four million caregivers who provide physical and/or emotional support to family members, partners, friends and neighbours. Our discussion led to understanding the current and future concerns and complexities, prospective caregivers are facing in Ontario and what may be needed support them, based on OCO's recent Preparing to Care Report. We also speak about the many benefits and joys of being a caregiver, but also the challenges and caregiver readiness; willingness and ability to meet the growing demand. The conversation brought to light the need for systemic changes to provide support for caregivers and receivers and the urgent need to take action to implement and expand services now to meet the growing needs and health care demands of seniors and caregivers in the future. We highlight the vast offerings OCO provides to caregivers, including OCO's free online and group or individual counselling programs, peer support and 'I am a caregiver Toolkit', e-Learning and more! During this episode you will learn: Caregiving brings joy when supporting someone important to you, and challenges when managing finances; navigating health care; and possible isolation. Insights from OCO's, Preparing to Care: Perspectives of Ontarians who expect to be a caregiver in the next 5 years. The number of Ontarians providing physical or emotional support to a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour could increase by more than 50% - from 4 to 6.5 million people. 2.7 million Ontarians are expecting to face caregiving demands but have already decided they can't or won't do it. How can we prepare to be caregivers in the future? Until next time - Stay Vibrant! ______________________________ References and Resources Ontario Caregiver Organization OCO provides caregivers with one point of access to information, services, and supports that empower and help enable caregivers to be successful in their role. Where gaps exist in caregiver programs and services, OCO partners with caregivers, health care providers, and other organizations to find new and innovative ways to bridge those gaps so all caregivers, regardless of age, condition, or geographic location have access to the help they need. Preparing to Care Report 2025: Perspectives of Ontarians who expect to be a caregiver in the next 5 years https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/OCO-Preparing-to-Care-Report-2025-EN.pdf Resource Library for Caregivers https://ontariocaregiver.ca/about/library/ SCALE: Online Counselling https://ontariocaregiver.ca/counselling-coaching/scale-counselling/ Peer Support https://ontariocaregiver.ca/peer-support/peer-support/ Advance Care Planning https://ontariocaregiver.ca/managing-care/advance-care-planning/ ______________________________ About our Guest Amy Coupal is the CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO). OCO exists to support Ontario's 4 million caregivers who provide physical and/or emotional support to family members, partners, friends and neighbours. The result of this work is demonstrated through the breadth of direct-to-caregiver programs and services available through OCO, as well as the early successes of embedding caregiving in the culture of healthcare and the amplification of the voices of caregivers to influence decision making at a system level. As a caregiver for most of her life, Amy helped to support her brother who had Cerebral Palsy. She was also a caregiver to her mother throughout her cancer journey and now supports her father through older adulthood. ______________________________ Credits Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield Co-Host: Tom Warner, Member of Aging Vibrantly Podcast Advisory Committee Music: Redpath Audio We want to thank HelpAge Canada for their financial support to produce this Season's podcast. ______________________________ Stay Connected : The best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe, like, and share. Why not leave us a review by completing our Listener Feedback Survey and subscribe to Aging Vibrantly wherever you get your podcast. Listener Feedback:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Podcast_Listener_Feedback If you prefer to watch the interview, this episode and all others are available on Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario's YouTube Channel. Be sure to also check our website eapon.ca to learn more resources on abuse prevention and protecting the rights and dignity of older adults. Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as constituting or implying endorsement by EAPO of any entity, product, service or organization mentioned, referenced, or linked.
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  • Transforming Care with a National Caregiver Strategy for Canada

    Transforming Care with a National Caregiver Strategy for Canada
    2025/07/09
    We are excited to launch Season 2 of Aging Vibrantly with an inspiring leader who is committed to 'making Canada the best place in the world to give and receive care! In this inaugural episode, host Raeann Rideout and co-host Pauline Luening talk with James Janeiro, Director of Policy and Government Relations for the Canadian Centre for Caregiver Excellence (CCCE). According to the CCCE, "Canada is facing a caregiving crisis that will only get worse without real action. A perfect storm is brewing, demand for care is growing, caregivers are aging, the number of available caregivers is shrinking". Given 1 in 4 Canadians is a caregiver and the current situation facing caregivers, we engage our guest in an insightful conversation on the role of CCCE to support and empower caregivers and care providers across all ages and diverse communities and how to best address the growing demands on caregivers and the need for A National Caregivers Strategy for Canada. James speaks to the 5.7 billion hours each year caregivers in Canada spend supporting others, the economic saving in health-care resources, their contributions to Canada's economy ($97.1 billion annually), challenges of balancing work and care as well as the economic and health impacts, including lost productivity at work, loneliness and anxiety. Our discussion flows into the advocacy work of CCCE with caregivers, care providers and leaders across the disability, aging, healthcare, and illness communities from across the country and how this led to public policy solutions - 5 Pillars of Action in their National Caregiving Strategy for Canada. We wrap up our conversation with actions to empower older adults and the people who care for them to engage in CCEE's advocacy initiatives. During this episode you will learn: How CCCE supports and empowers caregivers and care providers across all ages and diverse communities.The 5 Pillars of actionable public policy solutions in their National Caregiving Strategy for Canada to address the biggest challenges faced by caregivers, care recipients and care providers across Canada.Caregiving statistics in Canada: Highlights from the Caring in Canada Report (2024) 1 in 4 Canadians is a caregiver, and half of Canadians will be at some point in their lifetime.87% of caregivers experience loneliness, 73% experience moderate to high anxiety and 69% note a deterioration in their mental healthCaregivers provide care equivalent to 2.8 million full-time paid care providers each year. This saves billions of dollars in health-care resources$1,300,000,000 in lost productivity per year due to caregiving duties; absenteeism, presenteeism, turnover, etc.62% of caregivers balance work and care, representing 6.1 million employees—or 35% of the labour force. Be an Advocate: The Time to Act is NOW! CCCE's campaign - Act on Care: Complete an on-line form on their website to send a letter to the Federal Government urging them all to support caregivers and care providers across Canada and support the National Caregiving Strategy for Canada. Until next time - Stay Vibrant! ______________________________ References & Resources Canadian Centre of Caregiving Excellence A National Caregiving Strategy for Canada https://canadiancaregiving.org/national-caregiving-strategy/ CCCE Wellness programs https://canadiancaregiving.org/resources/wellness-programs/ Resources for Caregivers https://canadiancaregiving.org/resources/caregiver-resources/ Act on Care https://canadiancaregiving.org/act/ ______________________________ About our Guest James Janeiro is the Director of Policy and Government Relations at the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, a program of the Azrieli Foundation. James is a public policy and advocacy professional with over a decade of experience in politics, public policy and advocacy. James leads an ambitious national and pan-Canadian advocacy and policy development agenda focused on substantive and practical reform and anchored in A National Caregiving Strategy for Canada. ______________________________ Credits Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield Co-Host: Pauline Luening, Member of Aging Vibrantly Podcast Advisory Committee Music: Redpath Audio We want to thank HelpAge Canada for their financial support to produce this Season's podcast ______________________________ Stay Connected : The best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe, like, and share. Why not leave us a review by completing our Listener Feedback Survey and subscribe to Aging Vibrantly wherever you get your podcast. Listener Feedback:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Podcast_Listener_Feedback If you prefer to watch the interview, this episode and all others are available on Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario's YouTube Channel. Be sure to also check our website eapon.ca to learn more resources on abuse prevention and protecting the rights and dignity of older adults....
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  • Re-Release: Rebelling Against Ageism with Ashton Applewhite: Part 2

    Re-Release: Rebelling Against Ageism with Ashton Applewhite: Part 2
    2025/05/14
    In Episode 2 of our Rebelling Against Ageism Series, host Raeann Rideout, is joined with co-host April Struthers, for a lively discussion on Ageism with our guest Ashton Applewhite, an internationally recognized expert on ageism and leader on healthy aging, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. In part 2 of our interview, Ashton dives into how we internalize aging and explore the connection between ageism and elder abuse, tips for encouraging intergenerational conversations on aging and her advocacy work as co-founder the Old School Hub, and success stories of Ageism Campaigns, including Ageism Awareness Day, that are growing the conversation and resulting in positive changes in the social movement to dismantle ageism and embrace a world of all ages. Until next time - Stay Vibrant! ______________________________ Let us know if you enjoyed the podcast!! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Podcast_Listeners **Don't Forget to Rate our Show** ______________________________ Episode Resources: This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism TED Talk Ashton Applewhite This Chair Rocks tackling Ageism Through Consciousness Raising The Decade of Healthy Aging Report Global Report on Ageism-WHOShaping the Future: A National Forum's Call to Action to Eliminating Ageism in Care and Support (Canadian Coalition Against Ageism, 2024) Websites: Old School hub - https://oldschool.infoThis Chair Rocks - https://thischairrocks.com Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario - www.eapon.ca ______________________________ About Ashton Applewhite: An internationally recognized expert on ageism, Ashton Applewhite is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism and a co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse. She speaks widely at venues that have included the United Nations and the TED mainstage, and is at the forefront of the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and make age a criterion for diversity. In 2022 the United Nations named Ashton one of the Healthy Aging 50: fifty leaders transforming the world to be a better place to grow older. Social Media Handles: X: @thischairrocks Facebook: @ThisChairRocks Instagram: @thischairrocks YouTube: /ashtonapplewhitevideos LinkedIn: /ashton-applewhite-64658 RSS: https://thischairrocks.com/feed/ Website: https://thischairrocks.com/ ______________________________ Credits: This podcast is Funded by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program. Co-Host: April Struthers, Member of Aging Vibrantly Podcast Advisory Committee, Organizational consultant, social change agent at Witworks (https://witworks.ca) Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield ______________________________ Stay Connected: Don't forget, the best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform and like, share, rate and leave us a review Don't forget to also check out other episodes on our YouTube channel or wherever you listen to your podcast. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @EAPreventionON. Be sure to check our website eapon.ca to learn more resources on abuse prevention and protecting the rights and dignity of older adults. Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as constituting or implying endorsement by EAPO of any entity, product, service or organization mentioned, referenced, or linked.
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