Aged to Perfection & Old Enough to Know Better

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The December Episode begins with an update on Cathy’s caregiving saga, summed up in the title: “What do you do when your parents refuse caregiving help?” Linda shares a poem that many caregivers can relate to, and provides an overview of the dangers and benefits of legalized marijuana. From THC to CBD, an honest and well researched primer for the largest age group of consumers, adults over the age of 65…this isn’t the same pot as 40 years ago…” Happy New Year!!!

November is a time for reflection, and paying tribute to Canadians who fought in the wars. The Canadian Legacy Project mission and goals are highlighted. A special tribute to Reverend Ron Predika, host of The Blues Witness on CJSW for 20 years. Ron passed away 10 years ago and is lovingly remembered by his many fans. Leonard Cohen passed away 3 years ago and is remembered with a poem and one of his final songs. The top 7 over 70 award winners are announced . Details of the FLC Seniors live theatre production “More Than a Number” on Nov 29 at Kerby Centre. Some Tips are shared from Readers Digest on Secrets to a Happier Life.

This month’s Episode deals with an exciting new project by Author and former UofC Sociology Professor Gillian Ranson called: Boomers Getting Older. Linda interviews Nell Smith, whose book “10 Tips to Retire to the Life You Love” explains retirement as a process, complete with tasks designed to understand your retirement dimensions. Cathy talks about a summer spent immersed in a new role: caregiver.

This month we talk about hearing loss and the effects on cognitive decline as we age.

Cathy does a book review with Ramie Liddle, co-writer of Driving Miss Norma, a 90 year old senior who embarks on a road trip with her family instead of taking cancer treatment. Linda recaps the details of the National Dementia Strategy, “Together we Aspire” announced by the Federal Government in June 2019. Cathy ends the show with the changing eating habits of seniors.

This month’s episode is a celebration of one year of "Aged to Perfection/Old Enough to Know Better”! Many Thanks to the Staff at CJSW and The National Community/Campus Radio Association. Switching gears, Linda and Barb from the Calgary Cooperative Memorial Society discuss the cost of funerals, and how to make final arrangements that will save your family time and money. Linda shares an update on our Marie Kondo story, and Cathy shares her Senior’s Week Opinion piece, that was published last month in two Okanagan Newspapers.

This month’s episode of Aged to Perfection/Old Enough to Know Better features an interview with Shari Graydon-Founder of Informed Opinions-An organization dedicated to ‘ensure diverse women’s perspectives and priorities are equitably integrated into Canadian society’. www.informedopinions.org The episode also discusses the field of Gerontology, and with only a few weeks until Stampede…Linda recites some Cowboy Poetry! Happy Listening…

“The May episode is a preview of Senior’s Week in Alberta. From June 3rd to 9th, We join all Albertans in celebrating everything Senior! Linda kicks off the episode with a list of activities and events throughout the city of Calgary. Venues that include the Kerby Centre, to The Glenbow, to Studio Bell are getting involved. Cathy does a book review of “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism" by Ashton Applewhite. A must-Read for anyone interested in the role age plays in our society. And last but not least, Linda examines a groundbreaking dementia-friendly community, as well as a new dementia charter of rights.”