Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower Seniors – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Welcome to the Aging Vibrantly Conversations to Empower Seniors podcast, the show where we amplify the voices of seniors.

Join Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, and special guests as they share insights about seniors’ rights, ageism, frauds and scams, powers of attorney, mental health and wellness, intergenerational connections, and dispel myths about aging.

Each episode features an older adult who will impart their expertise and wisdom, to enhance our understanding of aging and living a full, safe and fulfilling life with respect and dignity.

This podcast is produced and edited by Todd Miller of The Podcast Experts with the support of Lisa Widdifield, project coordinator.

Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.  

Visit us at www.eapon.ca to learn more about prevention and how to support older adults who may be experiencing abuse.

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!

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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-WHO
Shaping 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.info
This Chair Rocks - https://thischairrocks.com

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario - www.eapon.ca

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 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/

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 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

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 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.

In this inaugural episode, host Raeann Rideout, is joined with co-host April Struthers, for a lively discussion on Ageism with our guest Ashton Applewhite, an internationally recognized expert on ageism and leader on healthy aging, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, and co-founder of the Old School Hub.

In Part 1 of our Rebelling Against Ageism Series, Ashton imparts her insights on defining ageism, its prevalence, impacts and where it shows up in our lives from health, policy, and intergenerational dialogue. We learn to check our assumptions and do our own self reflection of internal ageism.

Ashton informs us of the challenges that lie ahead and to reframe how we Think, Feel and Act toward aging to dismantle the negative attitudes and behaviours and suggests powerful and practical actions individuals can take to grow the conversation to create more inclusive communities for people of all ages. Ashton welcomes people of all ages to learn about ageism and how to break down the barriers. We can all be part of the movement to end ageism!

 Be sure to listen to Part 2 of our Ageism Series to learn about internalized ageism aging, the connection to elder abuse, building intergenerational conversations and her advocacy work as co-founder the Old School Hub, and success stories of Ageism Campaigns,

 Until next time - Stay Vibrant!

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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

Shaping 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.info/

This Chair Rocks - https://thischairrocks.com/

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario - www.eapon.ca

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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/

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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 

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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.

In Episode 3, our guest Margaret MacPherson, speaks on having Supportive Conversations with older adults in your family or community who you may be concerned about regarding their safety and well-being, or living at-risk of harm.  Listen to learn about “SNCit”, a three-step conversation framework that will inform and empower you to have supportive conversations and strategies on how to overcome our hesitation to help and what to say when someone does not want help.

In this episode you will learn:

• Overview of the It’s Not Right (INR), Neighbours, Friends and Families for Older Adults national campaign and framework.
• How to start a conversation when you are worried about someone who may be vulnerable or experiencing elder abuse. 
• The SNCit Conversation Framework
   * See it: What are the warning signs you see
   * Name it: Name the concern and warning signs
   * Check it: Ask the question, Are you ok? Are you safe?
  
  

Remember, whether you are a caregiver, a concerned family member, friend, or a professional working with seniors, your support can make a positive impact in the lives of older adults by just asking the question, ”Are you ok?.” Just know, your small actions can make a big difference.

 Until next time - Stay Vibrant!

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Episode Resources:

It’s Not Right: Neighbours, Friends and Families for Older Adults
http://itsnotright.ca/assets/documents/inr-warning-signs-plain-text.pdf

EAPOs It’s Time to Talk Video Series Part 2 : How to Talk to Someone You Are Concerned About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqju2EPQrss

EAPOs It’s Time to Talk Video Series Part 3 : What You Can Do To Help
https://youtu.be/3GzG0Pjo26Y


Websites:

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario Network  www.eapon.ca 

Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children  https://www.learningtoendabuse.ca/

Learning Network  https://gbvlearningnetwork.ca

EQUIP Health Care https://equiphealthcare.ca

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About Margaret MacPherson:

Margaret has been involved with and led anti-violence initiatives and social change projects for over thirty years. Margaret works closely with The Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children (CREVAWC) as a Research Associate on a number of initiatives including Make It Our Business workplace domestic violence program and the adaptation of Neighbours, Friends and Families (NFF) as a national campaign on abuse of older adults called It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends and Families for Older Adults.

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 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

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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.

People often think they don’t need to have a Power of Attorney for Property, but in fact everyone should consider having one, especially when they are still capable of expressing their wishes.

In this episode, Power of Attorney for Property: Best Practices and Practical Considerations, our guest Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, engages with us in a lighthearted, yet serious discussion, on what you need to know about making a Power of Attorney (PoA). 

In this episode you will learn:

• What a Power of Attorney (PoA) is and the importance of having one
• Define differences between PoA for Personal Care and PoA for Property
• Considerations when deciding who to designate as your attorney
• The roles and responsibilities of someone acting as an Attorney
• What decisions an attorney can and cannot make on your behalf
• How to have ‘What If’ conversations
• The risks and signs of financial exploitation and abuse of power
• How capacity for decision making is assessed
• How to handle decision making conflicts and options for resolutions
• Resources and support for seniors and families with questions on PoA

Until next time - Stay Vibrant!

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Episode Resources:

Let's Talk about Aging Parents: A Real-Life Guide to Solving Problems with 27 Essential Conversations Author: Laura Tamblyn Watts

Power or Attorney Presentation (CanAge)

Power of Attorney: Advance Directions for Care and Financial Decisions (who decides and how decisions are made (2023)

Power of Attorney 101: The Key Info Everyone Needs to Know About Mental Capacity and POA’s (2021)

What every older Canadian should know about: Powers of attorney (for financial matters and property) and joint bank accounts. Government of Canada 

Websites:

Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE)
https://www.acelaw.ca/

ACE can provide legal information to older adults on what powers of attorney are and how they work, how to have one made, and on the potential misuses of these powerful documents.
1-855-598-2656

CanAge
www.CanAge.ca

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario Network
www.eapon.ca

Canadian Network for the Prevention Elder Abuse
www.cnpea.ca

The Capacity Assessment Office- Ontario
https://www.ontario.ca/page/list-capacity-assessors

Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada,
A searchable website (French & English), that explains laws related to elder abuse and neglect occurring anywhere in Canada. Produced by the Canadian Centre for Elder Law: https://ccelderlaw.ca

Power of Attorney for Property- Steps to Justice
Use the Guided Pathways to make a Power of Attorney to give someone power to make decisions about your property.

Pro Bono Ontario
https://www.probonoontario.org/
Would you like help creating a Power of Attorney? Do you have questions about Powers of Attorney that you would like to ask a lawyer? Call our Free Legal Advice Hotline! Available Monday to Friday mornings, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
1-855-255-7256

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About Laura Tamblyn Watts:

Laura Tamblyn-Watts, a lawyer, elder law expert and CEO of CanAge, Canada’s national senior’s advocacy organization. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto where she teaches Law and Aging.  

Most recently, she published her book, “Let’s Talk About Aging Parents: A real-life guide to solving problems with 27 Essential Conversations”. Her influence is felt both nationally and internationally through her active and impactful consumer advocacy work defending the rights of older people.  

Follow CanAge: @CanAgeSeniors

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 Credits:

This podcast is Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Co-Host: Leo Bonnell, Member of Aging Vibrantly Podcast Advisory Committee
Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts
Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield

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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.

Les gens pensent souvent qu'ils n'ont pas besoin d'une procuration; ils estiment que cela ne concerne que les personnes âgées. Pourtant, tout le monde devrait envisager d'en avoir une, surtout lorsqu'on est encore capable d'exprimer ses souhaits.

Nous allons discuter de ce qu'est une procuration, de ce qu'il faut savoir pour en choisir une, des rôles, responsabilités et obligations, des protections que vous pouvez mettre en place pour vous protéger, ainsi que des options à envisager si l'agent désigné n'agit pas dans votre meilleur intérêt.

À noter, chaque province et territoire dispose de législations spécifiques en matière de procuration. Aujourd’hui nous allons nous focaliser sur l’Ontario mais nous vous encourageons à vous renseigner sur votre propre juridiction si vous résidez ailleurs.

 
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  Ressources de l’épisode

Pour obtenir des information au sujet des procurations et du droit:

Centre d’information juridique de l’Ontario
https://centreinfojuridique.ca/
1-844-343-7462

CliquezJustice.ca : un portail canadien d’information simplifiée qui vous aide à comprendre vos droits et obligations pour mieux gérer vos situations juridiques du quotidien.

• Articles sur les procurations dans la section Décès et testament https://cliquezjustice.ca/deces-et-testament?categorie=1668

• Inscrivez-vous aussi à l’infolettre de CliquezJustice.ca pour rester à l’affût des actualités juridiques : https://cliquezjustice.ca/infolettre

Justicepasapas.ca

• Section Testaments et procurations: https://stepstojustice.ca/fr/legal-topic/wills-and-powers-of-attorney/
• Outils gratuits (Parcours guidés) pour créer ses documents de procuration  https://stepstojustice.ca/fr/guided-pathways/parcours-guide-pour-preparer-une-procuration/

Trousse de procuration proposée par le ministère du Procureur général de l’Ontario à télécharger en français : https://www.publications.gov.on.ca/300976

• Guide pratique du droit relatif à la maltraitance et à la négligence des personnes âgées 
  Ce site web explique les lois relatives à la maltraitance et à la négligence des personnes âgées partout au Canada. https://ccelderlaw.ca/fr/francais-accueil/
•  Pour embaucher un avocat :
  Carnet d’adresses des juristes francophones de l’Ontario https://www.ajefo.ca/qui-sommes-nous/nos-membre
•  Service de référence du Barreau (de l’Ontario)
  https://lsrs.lso.ca/lsrs/welcome   1 855 947-5255

Pour obtenir des informations ou de l’aide à propos de la maltraitance

• Pévention de la maltraitance envers les aînés en Ontario :
  https://eapon.ca/fr/
  Ressources en français incluent des fiches d’information et des webinaires en français
  
  
• Réseau canadien de prévention du mauvais traitement des aînés: 
  Obtenir de l’aide dans votre Province ou Territoire https://cnpea.ca/fr/la-maltraitance-qu-est-ce-que-c-est/obtenir-de-l-aide
  
  
• Service de signalement « Stop aux abus » : 1-800-575-2222
  https://www.ontario.ca/fr/page/signaler-les-cas-de-maltraitance-et-de-negligence-legard-des-personnes-adultes-ayant-une
  
  
• Police
  Appelez votre station de police locale si vous vous trouvez dans une situation qui n'est pas urgente mais qui paraît suspecte. Demandez à parler à quelqu'un qui a une formation ou de l'expérience en maltraitance des aînés ou en violence domestique.
  

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 À propos de nos invités

Me Jaëlle Bain : 
Depuis juin 2021, Jaëlle Bain est une avocate bilingue du Centre d’information juridique de l’Ontario.

En tant qu’avocate au CIJO, Jaëlle offre des explications générales du droit ontarien et canadien aux justiciables du Centre afin de les aider à comprendre leurs enjeux juridiques et connaître les options qui s’offrent à eux. Avant de se joindre à l’équipe du Centre, elle travaillait dans un cabinet privé à Ottawa. Jaëlle est diplômée d’un baccalauréat en droit de la section de droit civil de l’Université d’Ottawa et détient un Juris Doctor de la section de common law. Elle est membre en règle du Barreau de l’Ontario.

Me Kayla Cardinal Lafrance : 

Me Kayla Cardinal Lafrance est une avocate bilingue du Centre d’information juridique de l’Ontario.​

​Elle offre des explications générales du droit ontarien aux personnes afin de les aider à comprendre leurs enjeux juridiques et connaître les options qui s’offrent à elles. ​Me Kayla détient un Juris Doctor de l’Université d’Ottawa.​

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Credits:

Ce balado est financé par le programme Nouveaux horizons pour les aînés du gouvernement du Canada.

Il a été produit et monté par Todd Miller de The Podcast Experts, avec le soutien de Lisa Widdifield, coordonnatrice du projet.

Co-animatrice: Denise Lemire, présidente du Réseau de prévention de la maltraitance des aînées francophones de l’Ontario

animatrice:  Bénédicte Schoepflin,Directrice générale, Réseau canadien pour la prévention du mauvais traitement des aînés

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Rester connecté:

N'oubliez pas, si vous avez apprécié le balado, la meilleure façon de nous soutenir est de l'aimer, le partager et de nous laisser un commentaire. Ces actions nous aident à améliorer notre classement, pour que d'autres personnes puissent le découvrir.

Vous pouvez retrouver les autres épisodes en anglais de cette série partout où vous écoutez vos balados, et sur notre chaîne YouTube. Visitez aussi www.eapon.ca pour en savoir plus sur les procurations. Vous y trouverez également des fiches d'information, vidéos et ressources sur d'autres sujets liés à la prévention de la maltraitance et à la protection des droits des personnes âgées.

Avis de non-responsabilité:

Ce contenu est uniquement à titre informatif et ne doit pas être interprété comme constituant ou impliquant une approbation par EAPO de toute entité, produit, service ou organisation mentionné, référencé ou lié.

In this episode, our guest Dr. Gloria Gutman, a pioneer in the work of elder abuse prevention, provides us with a better understanding of elder abuse, how to look for warning signs, who is at risk, and actions we can all take to take to prevent and safeguard against abuse as well shares her insights on what is being done in Canada to raise awareness of this important health and social issue. 

In this episode you will learn:

• Terminology and definition of elder abuse.
• Forms of elder abuse. 
• Warning signs and vulnerabilities that put older adults at risk. 
• What to do if you suspect elder abuse. 
• Where to reach out for help to support an older adult.
• Educational and awareness campaigns and programs. 
• Actions to prevent abuse. 

Until next time - Stay Vibrant!

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Episode Resources:

Aging, Ageism and Abuse. Author, Dr. Gloria Gutman, 2010
https://www.amazon.ca/Aging-Ageism-Abuse-Moving-Awareness/dp/0123815088

EAPO Elder Abuse Fact sheet
https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#what-is

Websites:

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO)
www.eapon.ca or call: 1-833-976-6728
If you or someone you know is at-risk or experiencing, EAPO is available to provide information, support and assistance in navigating services in your area.  

Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
www.cnpea.ca 
To find support in other jurisdictions in Canada, please visit CNPEA.

International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse
www.inpea.net/

Simon Fraser University Gerontology Research
https://www.sfu.ca/gerontology/research.html

It's Not Right
www.itsnotright.ca

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About Dr. Gloria Gutman:

Dr. Gloria Gutman is a Professor Emerita in the Gerontology Department and a Research Associate in the Gerontology Research Centre at Simon Fraser University (SFU), having founded and directed both from 1982 to 2005. She is a distinguished academic researcher and an author/editor of 23 books, among them "Aging, Ageism and Abuse - moving from Awareness to Action" (Elsevier Insights 2010).  

During her career Dr. Gutman has held a number of high-profile roles including, Immediate Past-President of the International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse, and currently sits on the Board of Directors of Seniors First BC and British Columbia Association of Community Response Networks - both focused on elder abuse prevention. View full Bio

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Credits:

This podcast is Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Co-Host:  Pauline Luening, Member of Senior Advisory Committee, past Chair of the Prevention of Senior Abuse Network of Simcoe County.

Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts
Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield 

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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.

Our guest Jennifer McCrae is a Credentialed Thanatologist, Certified Grief and Loss Specialist and End of Life Doula. We will talk about grief responses, healthy and unhealthy grieving as well as caring for yourself, caregivers and others as you move through loss and grieving.

In this episode you will learn :

·       How grief is a natural response to any loss

·       What is complicated grief?

·       The difference between functional/healthy grief and complicated/unhealthy grief 

·       Understanding causes and recognising symptoms of complicated grief

·       Strategies for families/groups to communicate effectively during grief

·       What is anticipatory grief and how can it manifest?

·       How do we take care of others and ourselves during grief, especially if we are the caregiver?

·       If someone is feeling alone in their grief, where can they seek support?

·       Taking care of yourself while grieving

Until next time, Stay Vibrant !

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Episode Resources:

Websites:

Soul Transitions, Jennifer McCrae
https://soultransition.ca/

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
https://eapon.ca/

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario: Empowering Bereaved Seniors
https://eapon.ca/training-tools/#1629321144478-00ab489f-9112

Canadian Network for the  Prevention Elder Abuse
www.cnpea.ca

Ontario Government: Bereavement Leave, Employment Standards Act
https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0/bereavement-leave

Ontario Funeral Services Association
https://www.ofsa.org/

Bereaved Families of Ontario
https://bereavedfamilies.net/

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About Jennifer McCrae:

Jennifer is a Credentialed Thanatologist, Certified Grief and Loss Specialist and End of Life Doula.

As a compassionate End-of-Life and Grief Specialist, she is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and workplaces navigate the complexities of grief, loss, and dying. 

Jennifer specializes in dementia care and infant and pregnancy loss as well. She offers personalized support through workshops, one-on-one sessions, and wellness practices tailored to each individual's journey.

Jennifer combines practical support, including communication strategies and coping tools, with holistic techniques such as yoga, breathwork, and energy healing to foster peace and resilience during life’s most challenging transitions.

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CREDITS:

This podcast is Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts

Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield 

Co-Host: Debra Sayewich, member of our Podcast Senior Advisory Committee. Debra is the Founder of Age-Friendly Consulting and is a member of the Wa- sock - sing - (sauksing) First Nation and  Founder of OAKS (Older Adults Knowledge Sharing).

Stay Connected :

Don't forget, the best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe, 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. 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.   

In this episode, Bridging the Gap : Building Generational Connections we explore intergenerational programs that promote understanding and mutual respect among generations, contribute to age friendly communities and have proven to work in addressing ageism. In fact, intergenerational programs are valued and celebrated across Canada and internationally with events held on Intergenerational Day in Canada each year on June 1 and during Global Intergenerational Week which is recognized this year from April 24 - 30, 2025.

Join us to listen to our senior expert on intergenerational learning, Sharon Mackenzie, an educator by profession and an advocate of intergenerational connections who shares her many experiences, including the creation of the Meadow School Project, as well as her research and knowledge and informs us why intergenerational connections benefit both youth and seniors. 

In this episode you will learn :

• How Sharon grew up with and fostered older adult mentors throughout her life and as a teacher. 
• The initiation of the Meadow School Project, where she moved her classroom into a senior care home for 2 months
• The benefits of Intergenerational (IG) programs, including combatting isolation and improving senior’s health. 
• New opportunities for IG programs in educational settings to learn about computers, language, share history and traditions.  
• The importance of IG work in creating Age-friendly Communities.
• Key messages of inspiration, such as “Make community a verb not a noun”, 
• “Aging is the one thing we all have in common” and “doing for doesn't always work, so doing with is better”. 
• Intergenerational Day, how it was formed and it celebrated June 1 
• Global Intergenerational Week (April 24 - 30) activities across the world.

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Episode Resources:

Websites:

i2i Intergenerational Society of Canada
https://intergenerational.ca/

Generations Working Together
https://generationsworkingtogether.org

GenerationsCo 

Global Intergenerational Week

IG Day June 1st
https://intergenerational.ca/ig-day/

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO)
https://eapon.ca/

EAPO: Intergenerational Resources
https://eapon.ca/?s=intergenerational

Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
www.cnpea.ca

Bringing Together Seniors and Children in the Community, Intergenerational Guide:
Families Canada  

Intergenerational Programming Toolkit - City of Edmonton

Report and Documents

WHO Report
Connecting generations: planning and implementing interventions for intergenerational contact

 WHO: Age-Friendly World report https://extranet.who.int/agefriendlyworld/afp/intergenerational-project/

WHO: National Programmes for Age-Friendly Cities Guide
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240068698

University New Brunswick: IG Action Plan
https://www.unb.ca/nbirdt/mektu/healthy-seniors-pilot-projects/intergenerational-ig-action-plan.html

NEWS

How ECU Students and Local Seniors are Building Generational Connections through Photography - Emily Carr University  (ECU)
https://www.ecuad.ca/news/2024/students-seniors-building-generational-connections-through-photography

Battling social isolation with the power of intergenerational storytelling. Hospital News, March 14, 2020
https://hospitalnews.com/battling-social-isolation-with-the-power-of-intergenerational-storytelling/

IG storytelling: BC Brain Wellness - Education
https://www.bcbrainwellness.ca/education

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 About Sharon Mackenzie

Sharon is truly a leader in building connections between generations. She is an Intergenerational Consultant, Writer, Researcher and the Executive Director of i2i Intergenerational Society that she founded in 2008 with the purpose of bringing youth and older adults together across Canada.

She was an educator for thirty plus years, from Kindergarten to University, and is dedicated to creating intergenerational learning opportunities within the community.

Sharon is a senior herself and has always looked to older adults for support and friendship in her personal life and work. That led her, almost 25 years ago, to initiate The Meadows School Project, a world-renowned compendium of intergenerational immersion research.  Learn More

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CREDITS:

This podcast is Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts
Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield
Co-Host: Sherry Baker, Member of Aging Vibrantly Podcast Advisory Committee, 

Stay Connected :

Don't forget, the best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe, 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. 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.

In this episode, our guest Olive Bryanton, is the epitome of the life-long learner. Motivated to learn with her unending curiosity and desire to advocate and improve the lives of older adults, we learn about her journey to going back to PEI University to complete her Phd.  Floursishing from her research, peer mentoring endevours and organizational connections, led Olive to her current advocacy work in community and government, leadership roles on needs older women in rural areas and role model for other later life learners. 

In this episode you will learn :

• How Olive defines life long learning and how her journey in education later life evolved and her accomplishments.

• Olive’s research about older women living in rural communities of PEI and her findings.

• About the CBC Gem documentary, “Never too Old”,  that was made about Olive's journey.  

• How her educational successes have opened doors to becoming an advocate,  leader on issues of rural older women, partner on governmental projects and more!

• The opportunities and tools to empower older adults to participate in education later in life, including computer/technical skills, auditing and mentoring.

• The connection between intergenerational learning and awareness opportunities and reducing elder abuse.

• How older adults can reduce isolation through educational opportunities.

Until next time - Stay Vibrant!

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Websites:

Academy for Lifelong Learning Toronto
https://allto.ca/introducing-the-academy-for-lifelong-learning-toronto/

Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
www.cnpea.ca

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario 
www.eapon.ca

Later Life Learning Toronto
https://llltoronto.org/

Episode Resources:

CBC GEM: Never too Old
https://www.cbc.ca/cbcdocspov/episodes/never-too-old

What you need to know on lifelong learning February 2025
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
https://www.unesco.org/en/lifelong-learning/need-know

Strategy 2024 -2026; Leading lifelong learning for a healthier world
World Health Organization: (WHO)
https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/the-who-academy-strategy-2024--2026

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About Olive Bryanton:

Olive is an educator and passionate advocate for older adults. As a lifelong learner Olive received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology 1984, a master degree in education in 2009 and in 2019, at the age of 81, she defended her PhD in philosophy in education all from the University of Prince Edward Island.

She has received an Honorary Degree from the University of Prince Edward Island for her advocacy work with older adults and lifelong learning. She was instrumental in the establishment of University of Prince Edward Island’s Mature and Part-time University Students Association; the Seniors Active Living Centre; the Seniors College of Prince Edward Island; and PEI’s Seniors' Safety Program.  

She was awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for her contributions to seniors provincially and federally and was appointed by the PEI Minister of Health to serve as an executive advisor for the development of their Seniors Health and Wellness Strategy for Prince Edward Island.

CREDITS:

This podcast is Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts
Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield
Co-Host:  Sherry Baker, a member of our Podcast Senior Advisory Committee.

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Stay Connected :

Don't forget, the best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe, 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. 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.