55 episodes
Seniors Junction Podcast Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley
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- Health & Fitness
We are ending seniors' isolation, one conversation at a time. This educational podcast series draws in professionals and experts from different fields and we discuss how we can solve the problem of social isolation in seniors.
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Episode 55 - The Future of Seniors Living
Scott McCorvie is the CEO of Vita Senior Living. He brings two decades of experience in senior living investment and operations and is extremely passionate about enhancing the senior living industry. More info - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmccorvie/
Seniors Junction is a Burlington, Ontario based startup, formed to prevent seniors isolation, mainly by offering 8-week (one session a week) hybrid courses, taught live, by experts. We believe in purposeful and learning-oriented retirement! More info - https://seniorsjunction.com
Host
Paul Merkley is the co-founder & COO of Seniors Junction. He is a Professor Emeritus from University of Ottawa. He has a PhD in History of Music from Harvard and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Credits:
Music - Aaron Shandilya
Audio & Video production - Namrata Bagaria
About Us
Seniors Junction is a lifelong learning company offering music and arts education to retirees. Many retirees seek ways to use their time meaningfully and intellectually challenge themselves. Appreciating music and arts meets these needs and provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment. We deliver accessible and inclusive courses that help you keep sharp and foster a sense of community and engagement. https://seniorsjunction.com
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Episode 54 - Recreation, purpose and camaraderie
Lewis (Lou) Poloniatio is a retired businessman in GTA. His serious leisure pursuits include biking, bridge and tennis.
Seniors Junction is a Burlington, Ontario based startup, formed to prevent seniors isolation, mainly by offering 8-week (one session a week) online courses, taught live, by experts. We believe in purposeful and learning-oriented retirement! More info - https://seniorsjunction.com
Host
Paul Merkley is the co-founder & COO of Seniors Junction. He is a Professor Emeritus from University of Ottawa. He has a PhD in History of Music from Harvard and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Credits:
Music - Aaron Shandilya
Audio & Video production - Namrata Bagaria
About Us
Seniors Junction is a lifelong learning company offering music and arts education to retirees. Many retirees seek ways to use their time meaningfully and intellectually challenge themselves. Appreciating music and arts meets these needs and provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment. We deliver accessible and inclusive courses that help you keep sharp and foster a sense of community and engagement. https://seniorsjunction.com
Subscribe to our newsletter https://seniorsjunction.com/subscribe
Follow Seniors Junction on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seniorsjunction/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/seniorsjunction/
Twitter https://www.twitter.com/seniorsjunction/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorsjunction/
#musicappreciation #lifelonglearning #seniors #retirementgoals #classicalmusic #musiclovers #musichistory #seniorsjunction #shorts #retirees #socialisolation #loneliness #seriousleisure #arts #music #mentalhealth #seniorsjunctionpodcast
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Episode 53 - Meaningful and purposeful social activities
Paula Banno is an innovative leader and Director of Lifestyle at a large senior community in the US. We discuss with her how meaning and purpose need to be incorporated in the recreation activities in senior living.
Seniors Junction is a Burlington, Ontario-based startup, formed to prevent retirement isolation and loneliness, mainly by offering lectures and excursions. We believe in purposeful and learning-oriented retirement! More info - https://seniorsjunction.com
Host
Paul Merkley is the co-founder & COO of Seniors Junction. He is a Professor Emeritus from the University of Ottawa. He has a Ph.D. in History of Music from Harvard and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Namrata Bagaria is co-founder & CEO of Seniors Junction. She is a physician with Masters in Public Health from Harvard. She is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Ottawa. She has 10+ years of experience in communities, health tech and startups.
Credits:
Music - Aaron Shandilya
Audio & Video production - Namrata Bagaria
About Us
Seniors Junction is a lifelong learning company offering music and arts education to retirees. Many retirees seek ways to use their time meaningfully and intellectually challenge themselves. Appreciating music and arts meets these needs and provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment. We deliver accessible and inclusive courses that help you keep sharp and foster a sense of community and engagement. https://seniorsjunction.com
Subscribe to our newsletter https://seniorsjunction.com/subscribe
Follow Seniors Junction on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seniorsjunction/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/seniorsjunction/
Twitter https://www.twitter.com/seniorsjunction/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorsjunction/
#musicappreciation #lifelonglearning #seniors #retirementgoals #classicalmusic #musiclovers #musichistory #seniorsjunction #shorts #retirees #socialisolation #loneliness #seriousleisure #arts #music #mentalhealth #seniorsjunctionpodcast
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Episode 52 - Aging, arthritis and social isolation
Jaya Sonkar MD MPH is a rheumatologist, geriatrician, and internist based in Cypress Texas. She is the founder and president of JSR Heath (http://jsrhealth.com/). She is UTMB Galveston Alumna, New York Medical College Alumna and Harvard Alumna.
Link for today's discussion - https://drive.google.com/file/d/17DXjEequHfhljelyeMCnVVQbvaj_2F8y/view?usp=sharing
Seniors Junction is a Burlington, Ontario based startup, formed to prevent retirement isolation and loneliness, mainly by offering lectures and excursions. We believe in purposeful and learning-oriented retirement! More info - https://seniorsjunction.com
Host
Paul Merkley is the co-founder & COO of Seniors Junction. He is a Professor Emeritus from University of Ottawa. He has a PhD in History of Music from Harvard and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Namrata Bagaria is co-founder & CEO of Seniors Junction. She is a physician with Masters in Public Health from Harvard. She is a PhD candidate at University of Ottawa. She has 10+ years experience in communities, health tech and startups.
Credits:
Music - Aaron Shandilya
Audio & Video production - Namrata Bagaria
About Us
Seniors Junction is a lifelong learning company offering music and arts education to retirees. Many retirees seek ways to use their time meaningfully and intellectually challenge themselves. Appreciating music and arts meets these needs and provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment. We deliver accessible and inclusive courses that help you keep sharp and foster a sense of community and engagement. https://seniorsjunction.com
Subscribe to our newsletter https://seniorsjunction.com/subscribe
Follow Seniors Junction on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seniorsjunction/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/seniorsjunction/
Twitter https://www.twitter.com/seniorsjunction/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorsjunction/
#musicappreciation #lifelonglearning #seniors #retirementgoals #classicalmusic #musiclovers #musichistory #seniorsjunction #shorts #retirees #socialisolation #loneliness #seriousleisure #arts #music #mentalhealth #seniorsjunctionpodcast
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Episode 51 - Social activities in retirement
Kathleen Vipond is a retired music teacher. After teaching high school, she has directed choirs, worked with charities, and participated in clubs. She teaches a low-impact aerobics class and she plays bridge seriously.
Seniors Junction is a Burlington, Ontario based startup, formed to prevent seniors isolation, mainly by offering 8-week (one session a week) online courses, taught live, by experts. We believe in purposeful and learning-oriented retirement! More info - https://seniorsjunction.com
Host
Paul Merkley is the co-founder & COO of Seniors Junction. He is a Professor Emeritus from University of Ottawa. He has a PhD in History of Music from Harvard and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Credits:
Music - Aaron Shandilya
Audio & Video production - Namrata Bagaria
Kathleen Vipond is a retired music teacher. After teaching high school, she has directed choirs, worked with charities, and participated in clubs. She teaches a low-impact aerobics class and she plays bridge seriously.
Seniors Junction is a Burlington, Ontario based startup, formed to prevent seniors isolation, mainly by offering 8-week (one session a week) online courses, taught live, by experts. We believe in purposeful and learning-oriented retirement! More info - https://seniorsjunction.com
Host
Paul Merkley is the co-founder & COO of Seniors Junction. He is a Professor Emeritus from University of Ottawa. He has a PhD in History of Music from Harvard and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Credits:
Music - Aaron Shandilya
Audio & Video production - Namrata Bagaria
About Us
Seniors Junction is a lifelong learning company offering music and arts education to retirees. Many retirees seek ways to use their time meaningfully and intellectually challenge themselves. Appreciating music and arts meets these needs and provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment. We deliver accessible and inclusive courses that help you keep sharp and foster a sense of community and engagement. https://seniorsjunction.com
Subscribe to our newsletter https://seniorsjunction.com/subscribe
Follow Seniors Junction on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seniorsjunction/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/seniorsjunction/
Twitter https://www.twitter.com/seniorsjunction/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorsjunction/
#musicappreciation #lifelonglearning #seniors #retirementgoals #classicalmusic #musiclovers #musichistory #seniorsjunction #shorts #retirees #socialisolation #loneliness #seriousleisure #arts #music #mentalhealth #seniorsjunctionpodcast
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Episode 50 - Ageing Safely in the Home of Your Choice
Jean-François Pinsonnault lives in Maxville, Ontario. He is an Organizational Development practitioner, mediator, consultant, and coach with 45+ years of experience. The horrific impact of COVID-19 on residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities in Canada prompted Jean-François Pinsonnault to do something tangible to help. His new book "Ageing Safely in the Home of Your Choice" offers hundreds of ideas and tips to maximize safety and comfort. It builds on Jean-François' experience, sharing the lessons learned and helpful tips for seniors so that, like his mother, they can remain in the home of their choice. More info - https://www.jeanfrancoispinsonnault.com/
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Hosts - Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley
Music - Aaron Shandilya
Video Production - Namrata Bagaria
About Us
Seniors Junction is a lifelong learning company offering music and arts education to retirees. Many retirees seek ways to use their time meaningfully and intellectually challenge themselves. Appreciating music and arts meets these needs and provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment. We deliver accessible and inclusive courses that help you keep sharp and foster a sense of community and engagement. https://seniorsjunction.com
Subscribe to our newsletter https://seniorsjunction.com/subscribe
Follow Seniors Junction on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seniorsjunction/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/seniorsjunction/
Twitter https://www.twitter.com/seniorsjunction/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorsjunction/
#musicappreciation #lifelonglearning #seniors #retirementgoals #classicalmusic #musiclovers #musichistory #seniorsjunction #shorts #retirees #socialisolation #loneliness #seriousleisure #arts #music #mentalhealth #seniorsjunctionpodcast
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