Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population

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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 national and international experts on ageism and how to reimagine seniors’ care.

  1. HÁ 4 DIAS

    Veterans, Values and Visibility

    Canada’s service members are individuals who have served our country with courage and commitment - yet as they age, many find themselves navigating a fragmented care system that doesn’t fully reflect the values they upheld in uniform.   This episode of Coming of Age brings together experts from Medicine and Military to discuss what it means to truly care for the veterans of today - and tomorrow.  Joining host Donna Duncan for this conversation are:  Major (Ret’d) Paul Hook, Managing Director of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health ResearchProfessor David Pedlar, Senior Scientist at the University of Ottawa Institute for Mental Health Research at The RoyalDr. Samir Sinha, Geriatrician, Director of Health Policy Research at the National Institute on Ageing and a leading voice in the provision of geriatric and long-term care Together, they explore the evolving identity of Canadian veterans - from World War II to Afghanistan - and the urgent need to modernize how we define service, deliver care, and uphold our social contract.  Referenced in this episode: “Coming of Age and Its Related Complexities Among Canada’s Veterans” – a report by the National Institute on Ageing, lead author Dr. Madison Brydges This episode was generously sponsored by our Sector Champion, Arjo. Resources:Veterans Affairs Canada The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s largest Veteran support and community service organization. Click here to find your local branch. Veterans Wellness Alliance Ontario is driven by the mission to enhance the quality of life for veterans through comprehensive wellness services and advocacy. The Veterans Transition Network delivers mental health services specifically for Veterans from coast to coast. True Patriot Love is Canada’s foundation for the military community, supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, and their families through grants, research, and advocacy to improve well-being, inspire recovery, strengthen families, and foster community connection. Wounded Warriors Canada specializes in providing culturally informed services that utilize a combination of education, counselling, and training approaches to support resiliency and recovery from post-trauma injuries. The Veteran Farm Project gives all Veterans the experience of nature through horticulture programs. The incredible by-product of the staff and volunteers' hard work is all the fresh produce grown.

    1h2min

  2. 28 DE OUT.

    The Shift to Complex Continuing Care in LTC

    Supporting complex care needs in our long-term care homes is becoming increasingly difficult at times, but it is not impossible. In this conversation, we’re learning how clinical expertise is merging with the mastery of caregiving to create a fast track to a future where complex continuing care is not only comprehensive but truly optimal.  Andrea Thompson is Vice President of Long Term Care, Community and Hospice at Kensington Health in Toronto. Her career has taken her through a wide range of health care settings including long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, complex continuing care, and community-based services.   Lucia Rocha is President of the Family Council at the Gardens at Kensington Health. As a former caregiver, she knows first-hand what it’s like to support a loved one as their care needs change over time.  People moving into long-term care are currently living with nearly six different health conditions on average. 87% of them need support with activities of daily living like getting dressed, taking a shower and eating. With an increasingly diverse population, as well as varying cultural, linguistic and spiritual needs, long term care homes are moving away from cookie-cutter approaches and turning toward what appears to be the key to providing the best complex continuing care – customization. Resources: Learn more about the growing number of services being at Kensington Health SCOPE (Seamless Care Optimizing the Patient Experience) is a virtual, inter-professional care team that connects primary care providers to specialists, hospitals, community care and mental health resources in real-time. Making the Move to Long-Term Care? Family Councils Ontario has a guide from those who’ve gone through the transition This episode was generously sponsored by our Sector Champion, StaffStat.

    41min

  3. 14 DE OUT.

    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 with two caregivers who share their own experiences of moving loved ones into long term care.  Laura Vita became a young caregiver for her father. Now a registered nurse, she brings a powerful mix of personal and professional perspective to this conversation. Christa Haanstra is a national leader in caregiver advocacy — and a caregiver to her father, who lives with front temporal dementia. She’s also the founder of 4C Strategy, where she helps health and community leaders center caregiver voices in care system design. While the move to long term care if often perceived as difficult and disconnected, Laura and Christa say it doesn’t have to be. In this conversation, you’ll hear not only about the challenges they faced, but also the relief they felt when they realized their loved ones would be safe and supported in their new homes. If community leads to continuity then caregivers are the ones who show us how best to balance policies and practises with peace of mind for families.  Resources: New to caregiving or looking for peer support? Helpful resources available from the Ontario Caregiver OrganizationNeed to coordinate home care or apply to long-term care? Visit Ontario Health atHome Making the Move to Long-Term Care? Family Councils Ontario has a guide from those who’ve gone through the transitionWorried about significant changes in behaviour in someone you care for? Reach out to Behavioural Supports OntarioWhat’s the vision for a dementia-friendly Ontario? Learn about the Ontario Dementia Care Alliance This episode was generously sponsored by our Sector Champion, Plan A.

    1h6min

  4. TRAILER DA TEMPORADA 5

    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.  In a time of rising demand and urgent need, we’re challenging old assumptions about long-term care, ageism, and what it means to grow older in Canada. Through honest conversations, powerful stories, and expert insights, we explore how to build a system that truly supports aging with dignity and aging in place.  This season, you’ll hear from caregivers, community leaders, global innovators and people most affected by how care is delivered.  Eight thought-provoking episodes. Global perspectives. Real conversations and solutions. Join us this October, new episodes drop bi-weekly. Follow Coming of Age wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube.

    2min

  5. 25 DE MAR.

    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 creative solutions in workforce development has never been more urgent. Enter the Living Classroom – a program that integrates education directly into long-term care. This innovative approach is training the next generation of caregivers and health care providers while enriching the lives of residents and care teams through collaboration and shared learning.   Listen as Donna Duncan sits down with three guests who bring the Living Classroom to life:  Warda Abbas, a Personal Support Worker at the Village of Tansley Woods in Burlington, Ontario, Canada and a recent graduate of the Living Classroom at Mohawk College and Schlegel Villages.Christine Bruder, People Opportunities Partner at Schlegel Villages.Jennifer Hartwick, Director of Business Development at Schlegel Villages.  Resources: Learn about The Living Classroom and get involvedListen to the Elder Wisdom: Stories from the Green Bench podcast honouring the wisdom of the elder, ending ageismLearn about the work and supports offered by the Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care (CLRI-LTC)The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) is a charitable, non-profit organization that enhances the quality of life and care for older adults through research, education, and practice.   This episode was generously sponsored by our Sector Champion, Plan A.

    32min

  6. 18 DE MAR.

    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 shift as aging populations grow, yet many remain unprepared for the scale of demand. Why has this pivotal moment been so difficult to address? What can we learn from past failures, and how can we pave the way for a radically better future?   In this episode, we explore the essential ingredients for large-scale, systemic transformation: from enabling bold ideas to fostering collaboration and aligning around a shared vision.   Listen as Donna Duncan sits down with two leaders in quality improvement and healthcare innovation: Helen Bevan, Leader and facilitator of large-scale change in health careChristina Krause, CEO of Health Quality BC  Resources: BC Health Quality MatrixNational Health Service (UK)Healthcare Excellence CanadaInstitute for Healthcare Improvement  This episode was generously sponsored by our Sector Champion, PointClickCare.

    47min

  7. 28 DE JAN.

    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 future generations?   In this episode, we explore redefining seniors’ care. From balancing immediate needs with long-term planning to fostering models of care that prioritize connection, housing and care, this conversation highlights the power of bold ideas and local leadership.   Listen as Donna Duncan sits down with Aimée Foreman, aging care advisor and CEO of Silvermark based in New Brunswick, Canada. Discover how a small province with big ideas is charting a path toward a better future for seniors.   Resources: Tamarack Institute Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) in CanadainterRAI collaborative network of researchers and practitioners in over 35 countries committed to promoting evidence-informed clinical practice and policy decision-making In our discussion, Aimée mentions innovative models of care across Canada and around the world. Learn more about these programs:Nursing Home Without Walls initiative created in New Brunswick, now receiving support from Healthcare Excellence Canada to spread and scaleiGen Intergenerational Learning Classroom, a grade 6 classroom embedded into the Sherbrooke Community Centre in British ColumbiaThe Oromocto development project recently announced in New Brunswick that will be constructed with four households, 15 residents per household.Humanitas Deventer and their student live-in program in the NetherlandsThe Hogeweyk Dementia Village in the NetherlandsTrent University Integrated Seniors Village in partnership with peopleCare Communities development project (and listen to our podcast episode here)University of Calgary Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging  This episode was generously sponsored by our Sector Champion, StaffStat.

    51min

  8. 21 DE JAN.

    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 decisions about healthcare and seniors’ care, including long-term care?   This episode dives into these timely issues in two parts: Donna Duncan first sits down with David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, to explore voter behaviour and trends. Through polling insights, they unpack how aging demographics and voter intentions are shaping the political landscape.Then, she moderates a panel discussion with senior political strategists Ginny Roth, Gurratan Singh, and Dan Moulton from Crestview Strategy. Offering perspectives across Canada’s major political parties, they discuss the role of seniors’ care in election platforms and how to make this issue politically relevant.  In a world of polarized politics, this episode uncovers common ground and offers insights that extend across Canada and beyond. Whether you’re in Canada or abroad, the conversation provides a lens on how aging populations can influence elections and what that means for the future of seniors’ care.   Resources: Getting ready for the aging Baby Boom generation: a survey  This episode was generously sponsored by our Sector Champion, ARJO.

    54min
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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 national and international experts on ageism and how to reimagine seniors’ care.

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