Seniors Junction Podcast

Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley

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.

  1. 05/13/2022

    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 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 (c) Healthy Skills Inc., 2022

  2. 05/01/2022

    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 (c) Healthy Skills Inc., 2022

  3. 04/18/2022

    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 (c) Healthy Skills Inc., 2022

  4. 04/18/2022

    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 (c) Healthy Skills Inc., 2022

  5. 04/11/2022

    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 (c) Healthy Skills Inc., 2022

  6. 03/24/2022

    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/ To get latest podcast updates subscribe to our newsletter - https://seniorsjunction.com 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

  7. 03/24/2022

    Episode 49 - Social isolation and spirituality

    Our guest today is Jane Kuepfer, Schlegel Specialist in Spirituality and Aging, Spiritual Care Provider and Registered Psychotherapist. Her research areas are: Spirituality & Aging, spiritual care in residential care, spiritual resources, baby boomers More info - https://uwaterloo.ca/grebel/people-profiles/jane-kuepfer To get latest podcast updates subscribe to our newsletter - https://seniorsjunction.com 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

  8. 03/24/2022

    Episode 48 - Social isolation and technology research

    Ron Baecker is Professor Emeritus in Computer Science from University of Toronto. He is the founder of Technologies for Aging Gracefully lab (TAG Lab), a world-class laboratory dedicated toward research for the journey through life. TAGlab works at the intersection of aging and technology, seeking to identify and address common issues of aging where technology can provide some benefit. At present he is the Founder and Chairman of https://computers-society.org/ To get latest podcast updates subscribe to our newsletter - https://seniorsjunction.com 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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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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  • Creator
    Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2021, Seniors Junction Inc.
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