Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population
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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population
By 2040, the population over 80 will more than double, but our perceptions of aging and plans for seniors’ care innovation have not kept pace. Let’s change the conversation. Coming of Age features host Donna Duncan, CEO of the Ontario Long Term Care Association, in lively discussions with nati...
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What Caregivers Wish You Knew
When we imagine a better future for aging and care, we must begin with those who live it firsthand.
In this episode, Donna Duncan speaks...
Welcome to Season 5 of Coming of Age: Meeting the Needs of Our Aging Population
With over 160,000 downloads and growing national reach, this season brings a bold new focus: Rethinking Aging, Reimagining Public Care.
The magic of Living Classrooms
How do we build a thriving workforce to meet the growing demands of seniors’ care?
With aging populations on the rise, the need for crea...
How to make big change happen
What does it take to create transformative change in healthcare and senior care?
Around the world, health systems are facing a generational shif...
Connection, housing and care: Redefining caring for older adults
How can we plan communities of care that work across diverse settings, while balancing the immediate needs of today’s older adults with planning for f...
Is care for seniors influencing how political parties are making decisions?
Elections are taking place around the world and across Canada. What are voters thinking and how is it informing how political parties are making decis...
Aging and social care’s evolving landscape in the UK
What can the United Kingdom teach us about rethinking aging and social care?
In a world that's becoming more interconnected, there...
Honest aging
When you hear "normal aging," what comes to mind? For many, the concept is clouded by misconceptions and fears about the years ahead. But what if we c...
How to have essential conversations about aging and care
How do we talk with our aging parents about their health, care needs, and life transitions?
More and more of us are entering a phase of life we...
Caregiver trends, needs, and ways to cope
What does it mean to be a family caregiver in today’s world? In Ontario, more than 4 million individuals step into the role of caregiver, providing es...
Reimagining how we create seniors’ communities
How can we re-think how we build seniors’ communities?
In Canada, innovative partnerships are leading the way in transforming how we thi...
Artificial intelligence and the exciting possibilities for seniors’ care
How do we build a better future for seniors? Seniors’ populations around the world are growing and innovative solutions are crucial to meet their evol...
Building a sustainable global care workforce
How can we address the critical health workforce shortage and build a sustainable future for seniors' care? In Canada, and especially in Ontario, the...
Coming of Age: Season 4
Welcome to Season 4 of 'Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population.'
In just four years, the oldest baby boomers wil...
Leading in a time of great change
How do we build a better future for seniors? Elderly populations around the world are growing. And in regions like Ontario, Canada, one in five senior...
Naturally occurring retirement communities
How can communities help more seniors to age in place? Canada’s urban areas are home to a large number of older adults, and more are choosing to live...
Multi-sector planning for aging
How can jurisdictions work across sectors to ensure a better future for all of us as we age? Aging well is multifaceted and requires collaboration to...
Boomers’ approach to their future care needs
Are Baby Boomers preparing for their future healthcare needs? In four years, the oldest of the Baby Boom generation will turn 80. By 2040, the populat...
International nursing journeys to Canada
What does it take to become an accredited nurse in Canada? In a world where healthcare professionals are in high demand, nations are turning to intern...
Caring across cultures
With an ever-changing demographic landscape, how do we provide care that can be tailored to individual, cultural needs? Also, with an increasing relia...
Age-friendly technologies
As the first of the Baby Boomers soon turn 80, how can technology enhance their lives and help them stay home? Finding the right tools, that make life...
Elder caregiving and the modern workplace
How will Canadians balance their caregiving duties with their jobs? As the first of the baby boomers soon turn 80, we expect a growing number of emplo...
Global insights on seniors’ care
What sage advice for seniors’ care can we learn from others around the world? The cultural frameworks in which we live, work and age guide how we inno...
Aging and mental wellbeing
Are we psychologically prepared as a society for aging? More and more we are seeing a fear of elderhood and avoidance to talking about its realities....
The future of palliative care
How do we learn about and prepare for the natural course of a progressive illness? For patients and their loved ones, the journey includes both hope a...
Ageism unmasked
Why do we make assumptions about people based on their age? Each person is unique, and their age doesn't tell us anything other than how long they've...
Coming of Age: Season 3
As baby boomers age, a significant demographic shift is underway. By 2040, the population over 80 will double. But here’s the thing, our perceptions o...
Smashing the stigma surrounding ageing | Ashton Applewhite
In this episode, Donna is joined by Ashton Applewhite, an anti-ageism advocate, speaker and the author of “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageis...
Challenging the status quo in seniors’ care | Brent Gingerich
In this episode, Donna is joined by Brent Gingerich, Chairman and CEO of peopleCare Communities, who stepped up to serve as chair of our Board during...
The significant impact of gendered ageism on older women.| Dr. Paula Rochon and Dr. Paul Higgs
As women access seniors care in Ontario and other jurisdictions around the world, many of them are still frequently encountering gendered ageism and o...
New strategies for meeting the needs of our aging population | John Yip
In Ontario alone, the population of people over the age of 85 is set to double over the next 12 years. Currently, there are more than 40,000 people on...
Expert data, research and insights into optimizing seniors care | John Hirdes
To ensure seniors are better supported, it will ultimately be about taking collective responsibility, both across the health system and throughout soc...
Recognizing and supporting caregivers | Amy Coupal
If we hope to provide better support to our ageing population over the coming years, we’ll need to adopt a fresh perspective and reimagine the way we...
Transforming care through innovative partnerships | Cameron Love and Dr. Michael Guerriere
In this episode of Coming of Age, Donna shares an inspiring conversation with CEOs Cameron Love of the Ottawa Hospital and Dr. Michael Guerriere of Ex...
Reimagining seniors’ care | Dr. John Muscedere and Dr. Alex Mihailidis
As Ontario’s population of seniors continues to grow over the coming years, we will need to reimagine the way we provide care and support. In this epi...
A humanistic approach to long-term care | Vincenzo Paolino
Exploring new innovations in seniors’ care from a global perspective can inspire us and lead to fresh ideas on how we can best support our seniors. In...
Lessons learned: Communicating during COVID | Max Stern
In this special episode of Coming of Age, the script is flipped as Donna takes on the guest hot seat. Instead of asking the questions, this time, Donn...
Primary care matters: The critical role of family doctors | Kim Moran
It’s no secret that society has changed, and we’re asking much more of our health professionals and at a greater speed than ever before. It’s importan...
Radical collaboration: Revolutionizing the way we teach health professionals | Dr. Jane Philpott
As Canada’s population of seniors continues to grow, the country’s healthcare landscape is also shifting. It’s a time of great challenge and opportuni...
Easing the process of moving into long-term care | Deborah Bakti
The transition to a long-term care setting can bring up a range of emotions for both a new resident and their care partners. The transition can produc...