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Join Dave Popowich and Faisal Karmali on More Than Money as they talk to Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, about how food inflation is hitting Canadians and if the GST holiday is actually helping. Also on the show, Laura Tamblyn Watts, President & CEO of CanAge, discusses a new report that sheds some light on the realities of living with dementia. And Barb Ferguson, Executive Director, Alzheimer Calgary, talks about Alzheimer's Awareness Month and how you can get involved.

Ellen and Laura sit down to talk about Laura's new book 'Let's Talk About Aging Parents'. Laura takes a fresh approach to conversations that can be difficult, but don't have to be. Laura and Ellen discuss topics related to aging family members and all of the different areas to cover in having those important discussions. Laura Tamblyn Watts is the CEO of CanAge and embodies a commitment to the betterment of elder care and seniors' rights. Her multifaceted career spans law, academia, and policy development, reflecting a dedication to impactful advocacy and education. With a legal background as a member of the BC Bar since 1999, Laura has leveraged her expertise to advance the interests of seniors, serving as National Director of the Canadian Centre for Elder Law and as Chief Public Policy Officer at CARP. Her academic role as an Assistant Professor (status) at the University of Toronto's Factor Inwentash Faculty of Social Work underscores her commitment to shaping future professionals in the field. We hope you enjoy!

When it comes to estate planning, most people's first thoughts are about creating a will. But there's another important document that only about one third of Canadian adults currently have in place. And that's a power of attorney or POA. Laura Tamblyn Watts, Author and CEO of Canada's National Seniors Advocacy Organization, CanAge, and Rob McGavin, the Managing Director at Scotiatrust give us the ins and outs of this sometimes intimidating, but essential document.  Key moments this episode:  1:44 – So what is a power of attorney?  2:50 – The various names for these documents in different provinces   3:28 – How POA for property can be used to help a family member who would rather have someone else handle those decisions and tasks before its necessary  4:15 – Why POA is a critical part of the estate planning conversation  4:50 – How many Canadians actually have a POA?  7:20 – Why POAs are important for people of all ages  8:21 – What are the responsibilities for someone acting as an attorney?   11:12 – When POA for personal care kicks in and how is that determination made?   14:34 – The limitations of managing a loved one's finances without a POA  17:37 – When should someone get a POA?  20:00 – How to start a conversation with a parent about POA  22:32 – Addressing the common misconceptions around POAs  22:38 – Who should or shouldn't you appoint as your POA?  28:20 – What role Scotiatrust can play when it comes to estate planning    For legal disclosures, please visit http://bit.ly/socialdisclaim and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures   

Jim Toth is joined by Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge to talk about the growing population of Canada and how that may affect seniors.

Laura Tamblyn Watts is the CEO of Canage ... and she's just written a best-selling, excellent read, Let's Talk about Aging Parents ... with a soup to nuts, humourous approach. We caught up with her and focussed on some of the financial aspects, but covered more ground than I expected... and I learned a lot!

Join Rob Gerrie and Leanna Wachniak on More Than Money as they talk to Laura Tamblyn Watts, President & CEO with CanAge, about her new book Let's Talk About Aging Parents. If you're wondering how to recognize the warning signs for health issues, if it's time for your parents to move out of their home, or how to get other family members to help out with caregiving, you do not want to miss this episode! Also on the show, Andreea Bourgeois, Director of Economics with CFIB, discusses Statistic Canada's recent survey on business conditions and why Alberta companies are optimistic about the future.

Nathan spoke with Laura Tamblyn Watts, founder and chief executive of CanAge, Canada's national seniors' advocacy organization, and author of Let's Talk About Aging Parents: A Real-Life Guide to Solving Problems with 27 Essential Conversations, a book about the many hard things facing adults who know their aging parents need to make some decisions—and probably some changes too—but they don't know where to start. Laura Tamblyn Watts on 27 essential, and uncomfortable, conversations

Nathan spoke with Laura Tamblyn Watts, founder and chief executive of CanAge, Canada's national seniors' advocacy organization, and author of Let's Talk About Aging Parents: A Real-Life Guide to Solving Problems with 27 Essential Conversations, a book about the many hard things facing adults who know their aging parents need to make some decisions—and probably some changes too—but they don't know where to start. Laura Tamblyn Watts on 27 essential, and uncomfortable, conversations

Today we welcome special guest Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CEO of CanAge and Author of “Let's Talk about Aging Parents: A Real-Life Guide to Solving Problems with 27 Essential Conversations” . Laura tackles the topic of an aging population, how it could impact the financial advisor community and discusses other aging and generational trends and issues. Twenty years from now, about 1 in 4 Canadians will be 65 years or older. Canadians are living longer, and the sandwich generation is very prevalent these days where people are taking care of their parents, grandparents while also caring for their own kids. Laura notes the importance of having those crucial conversations with your aging loved ones about their finances, living situations and any medical issues. Financial advisors can help their aging clientele by preparing the family with any “what if” scenarios, possibly financial scams, establishing executors and helping prevent family arguments before they begin.   Recorded on May 14, 2024.   Today's podcast is brought to you by the 2024 Fidelity Retirement Report. Head to go.fidelity.ca/retirement to receive the report and insights on how you can better prepare for your retirement, whatever that may look like.   At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For the third year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked the #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2023 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.

It can be difficult to navigate all the changes that come with having an aging adult in your life. Do they need to go to assisted care, or who will be your power of attorney. These are conversations we need to have. Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, wrote a book to help you have these conversations. She joins us to share her tips. Connect with Laura on X/Twitter.

Family dynamics can be tricky at the best of times.  But as our parents grow older there can be new challenges for kids to face.  Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, takes us through her new book Let's Talk About Aging Parents. Then, a study that looks at the financial health impacts of using “Buy Now, Pay Later” when making purchases online. Co-author and Professor at the Stanford School of Business Ed deHaan tells us more.  And, why voting is important in achieving financial equality for women. Chartered Professional Accountant and author Janine Rogan explains. Plus, a look at advice-only financial planning with Julia Chung, president of the Financial Planning Association of Canada. To find out more about the guests check out: Laura Tamblyn Watts: X/Twitter Ed deHaan: LinkedIn Janine Rogan: pinktaxbook.com | wealthbuildingacademy.com | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Julia Chung: springplans.ca | X/Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

In this episode, we embark on the poignant journey of navigating aging parents. This evolution requires heartfelt conversations about health, caregiving, and the practicalities of downsizing.Our special guest, Laura Tamblyn Watts, joins us to illuminate these vital discussions. Laura is not only the author of the newly released book "Let's Talk About Aging Parents," but she also serves as the CEO of CanAge, Canada's leading seniors advocacy organization. With her wealth of experience and expertise, Laura helps us navigate the often challenging terrain of eldercare and family support.---------------------------------------------------------------TIMESTAMP:00:00 Supporting loved ones through various life stages.04:53 Aging in place and parenting our parents.06:57 Avoid bright lights while driving at night.10:05 "Prepare for emergencies and stay informed."13:30 Use I statements, not submissive compliance, especially for women.18:39 Consider aging in place, Ontario waitlist.20:19 Choose representation wisely for all decision-making.23:44 Choosing the right trustee is critically important.26:00 Authorize responsible management of online accounts.32:04 Estate planning, trust, tax, and family discussion.33:24 Focus on positive future plans in conversations.36:51 Information overload leads to financial decision confusion.----------------------------------------------------------------GUEST LINKS & RESOURCES: CanAge: https://www.canage.caLEARN MORE ABOUT BMO ETFS (SPONSOR): https://www.bmo.com/main/personal/investments/etf/-----------------------------------------------------------------Saijal Patel, CFA, is a former CNBC and BNN journalist and passionate financial wellness advocate. She's bringing Strictly Money directly to you via YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and where ever you get your podcasts.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saij-elle/Follow on X: https://twitter.com/strictlymoneytvGet in touch: https://saijelle.com/contact-us/Join Saij Elle's FREE Money Masterclass for Women: https://courses.saijelle.com/master-class/

Are you worried about your labour supply? Well... there are places you might find it, if you're open-minded. In this episode of The HR Hub, we dive into the world of older workers, their potential, and the myths surrounding them. I spoke with Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, Canada's national seniors advocacy organization. She is a researcher, teacher, speaker... and well qualified to participate. We covered the gamut and I asked tough questions like: don't they cost more? Laura shared her insights on this and the good and bad news about the labour market and how we can prepare for looming labour shortages. We discussed:

''They just wanted to get him out...that's how we felt.'' $400 hospital fine and people refuse to pay. Bill 7 is a law that was passed in the Fall of 2022 by Doug Ford in an effort to open up much needed hospital space. Patients who are discharged from hospitals but need a long term care bed and don't have one yet. Guest host Stephanie Smyth is joined by Laura Tamblynn Watts, President and CEO of CanAge. How often are we seeing this happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I don't know about you, but AGE is one aspect of DEI that I hardly ever hear anything about. And, yet the impact of ageist policies on older workers is profound. Are you thinking something like "but it's time for those boomers to get out the way so I have a chance!"? Well, I asked Laura Tamblyn Watts, the CEO of CanAge about that. CanAge is Canada's Seniors Advocacy organization and, she says while a few older workers have a ton of privilege, many are shockingly disadvantaged. With 25 years of experience, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge about ageism and its impact in the workplace and to aging people. We discussed:

Join Dave Popowich and Faisal Karmali as they talk to Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, about a recent report finding that only 14% of near retirees can expect a comfortable lifestyle in their golden years. Also on the show, Taylor Pardy, Housing Analyst with CMHC, talks about why more Canadians are choosing to age at home and what this means for housing in Canada.

In this episode, Sammy and Hsien chat with Laura Watts: Founder and CEO of CanAge, author, laywer and advocate. She is also an Assistant Professor at University of Toronto where she teaches Law and Aging. In this episode, we discuss CanAge, advocacy in senior patients and families at the policy and individual level, motivation behind her book and aging well around the world. For more information about Laura's work visit: www.canage.ca/ For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

In this episode, we chat with Laura Watts: Founder and CEO of CanAge, author, laywer and advocate. She is also an Assistant Professor at University of Toronto where she teaches Law and Aging. In this episode, we discuss CanAge, advocacy in senior patients and families at the policy and individual level, motivation behind her book and aging well around the world. For more information about Laura's work visit: www.canage.ca/ For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Caleb and Riley are joined by Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, Canada's national seniors' advocacy organization and a global expert on aging. Laura is one of the leading voices in Canada on issues related to aging. She is a lawyer, a frequent media commentator, an author, an academic researcher and well-known community activist. Learn more about: The societal and economic implications of our rapidly aging world, and how these shifts will impact your retirement. Practical strategies for a robust retirement, from financial planning, the effects of social isolation to combating ageism. The origin of "retirement age 65", and gain insights on how to adjust your retirement plans for your age, stage, and lifestyle. Resources: Website: https://www.canage.ca/ Laura on LinkedIn Hosted by Caleb Miller and Riley Anderson of InvestorDNA Meet Caleb and Riley Book a Call Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts

Folks of all ages are victims of fraud but seniors can be disproportionately affected whey they are preyed upon. Tune in as Laura Tamblyn Watts, Canage founder and CEO, shares the top 5 ways to spot a scam and how to prevent being a victim. 

During covid many issues were highlighted but nothing as significant as elderly abuse which saw a 250% increase. This is unacceptable and as a society we must look at how we change the conversation. Join us as we speak with Laura Tamblyn Watts Founder and CEO of CanAge, Canada's national senior advocacy organization. Laura is a passionate advocate on a variety of urgent issues affecting older Canadians, including long term care and home care, financial security, elder abuse, health care, ageism, and inclusion of marginalized communities. She spent over 20 years defending the rights and dignity of older people as a lawyer and thought leader and today she is the voice on aging issues and is frequently sought after as a media commentator. Laura shares with us her recipe to support our senior community, how to find purpose and engagement at an older age. She also highlights the importance of taking a view from how you would want to be treated upon entering senior years. She helps us navigate the difficult conversation if you suspect elder abuse and the different steps you can take in supporting someone living with abuse.She also shares with us how ageism is impacted in the work force and what you can do about it. Organizations don't typically look at older employees when crafting DEI policy as it usually looks at younger generations or women but ageism should always be included in those policies. This is how we start the change the narrative.If you have additional questions about ageism, elder abuse, etc. Laura shares a number of resources during our conversation or you can reach out to her and her team for support. If you are interested in how you might show up as a leader, take our free leadership quiz at www.wilempowered.com. Like the podcast and topics we bring to the surface. Please give us a rating on your favourite platform. We appreciate you listening and sharing when you think someone in your network will benefit from our WIL Talk podcast.#elderabuse #abuse #purpose #ageism #wilempowered #canage

Kelly talks to Laura Tamblyn Watts, Lawyer and CEO of CanAge, an advocacy group for older adults.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: The C-E-O and the volunteer board of directors of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation are stepping down because they say their work has been politicized by ongoing allegations of Chinese interference in Canadian elections. GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University - The federal government has announced a range of military, economic and cultural measures to support Ukraine in its war with Russia. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement in Toronto alongside the visiting Ukrainian P-M. GUEST: Thomas Hughes, Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Canadian Defence and Security Network - For-profit nursing homes in Canada's largest city are vacating the sector rather than undertaking mandatory upgrades, creating a property sell-off that hinders the Ontario government's promise of 60,000 new and upgraded beds by 2028. The problem stems from two colliding forces: Toronto's red-hot real estate market and a looming deadline for outdated homes to comply with design standards requiring single- or double-occupancy rooms. Faced with a choice between significant construction costs or selling their properties to housing developers, many nursing-home owners are opting for the latter. GUEST: Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO, CanAge

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Greg talks police and the rise of violent crimes committed by people out on bail. (0:15 - 4:54) 2 - Greg talks about the Bill NDP MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam introduced at Queen's Park. (5:00 - 12:45) 3 - IN/OUT: Going to space. (12:50- 16:42) 4 - Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CEO of CanAge. (16:48 - 24:47) 5 - Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton. (24:53- 35:12)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Greg talks police and the rise of violent crimes committed by people out on bail. (0:15 - 4:54) 2 - Greg talks about the Bill NDP MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam introduced at Queen's Park. (5:00 - 12:45) 3 - IN/OUT: Going to space. (12:50- 16:42) 4 - Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CEO of CanAge. (16:48 - 24:47) 5 - Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton. (24:53- 35:12)

GUEST:  Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge 

GUEST: Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge

I think I have known Jana Ray for about 5 years. We first met at CARP and now she is a CANAge. She is one of the most knowledgeable people I know on the topic of being an older adult in Canada. Join us for this wide ranging discussion on concerns, possibilities, opportunities and general journey of life.

We look at what Canadians can do if they're aging alone, especially when it comes to personal finances with as Laura Tamblyn Watts joins us. Laura is the founder and CEO of CanAge, Canada's national senior advocacy organization. Connect with Laura on Twitter and Linkedin.  Find out more about CanAge on Twitter.

More than a dozen experts are on a mission to transform dementia care in Ontario. And they're banding together as the Ontario Dementia Care Alliance to achieve that goal. Laura Tamblyn Watts, founder and CEO of CanAge tells us more about the changes they want to make. Are you still buying local? If you're not, farmers in Grey Bruce are pleading for you to come back. We speak with the chair of Eat Local Grey Bruce, to find out why they're on the brink of collapse and what we can do to help.

Guest: Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, Canada's national seniors advocacy organization.

At the Emergencies Act Inquiry, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has made some troubling statements about a lack of support from both the federal and provincial governments. “Show me the mounties” the transcript reads. GUEST: Michael Kempa, Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Ottawa   - A new report from CanAge has found exponentially increasing cases of dementia in Canada and that Canada is woefully unprepared for treating such. GUEST: Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge   - An Edmonton man has been sentenced to 20 years in US prison for recruiting ISIS members, sending them off to fight. From our guest: “Another Edmontonian was given 29 yrs, but not for terrorism, for running over a cop and 4 others back in 2017, despite having an ISIS flag in his vehicle (discussed at length in my book The Peaceable Kingdom)” GUEST: Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Former CSIS analyst and author of “The Peaceable Kingdom: A history of terrorism in Canada from Confederation to the present”

Deb Hutton hosts. She speaks with CTV's Mackenzie Gray about the latest updates in the Emergencies Act inquiry, which is reviewing the federal government's use of emergency powers last winter. On today's show:  A conversation with Mackenzie Gray, a journalist with CTV National News covering Parliament Hill.  Craig Wright, chief economist at the Royal Bank of Canada, on Chrystia Freeland warning of a slowing economy in the coming months. Fred Hahn, president of CUPE Ontario, on the possibility of education workers striking.  Laura Tamblyn Watts, founder and CEO of CanAge, on a new report which found Canada is unprepared for rising rates of dementia. Christopher Parsons, a senior research associate at the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab, who wrote a report arguing that the Liberal's cybersecurity bill is a ‘bad law' that must be amended. Allison Forsyth, a two-time Olympian and sexual abuse survivor, on the toxic culture in hockey. 

Evan Solomon speaks with Douglas Rushkoff about a bizarre meeting he had in an American desert, where he was summoned to help super-rich tech elites figure out how to best prepare for the end of the world.  On today's show:  Laura Tamblyn Watts, founder and CEO of CanAge, on Ontario announcing seniors could have to pay $400 a day to stay in a hospital instead of moving to long-term care. Patagonia's founder and owner has given away the company to fight the climate crisis. Does this profit handover set a new bar for corporate sustainability? We take your calls.  Anne-Marie Mediwake, host of CTV Your Morning, joins live from London as the U.K. continues to mourn for the death of the Queen.  Overhyped vs Underplayed with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin. Author and media theorist Douglas Rushkoff on his new book, "Survival of the Richest: Escape Fantasies of the Tech Billionaires." Riskin It All with Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist.

Scams amongst seniors might not be new, but they're a big issue. York Region investigators have released a recorded interview with a Newmarket senior who was bilked out of $100,000 after he and his wife fell victim to a “grandparent” scam. Here to talk about this issue with Alex is Laura Tamblyn Watts, the Founder and CEO of CanAge.

Our summer reprises focus on the theme of advocacy at the system, community service and individual level.  This first episode released in May 2020  outlines the connection between human rights and dementia, with particular attention to the impact of COVID-19 on long-term care. Mario is a dementia activist who is a co-creator of a Canadian Charter of Rights for Canadians with Dementia for the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Laura Tamblyn-Watts of CanAge is a lawyer and leading advocate for older people and Margaret Gillis leads the International Longevity Centre, Ottawa and is working to have Canada adopt the UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. Each gives their own advice on what listeners can do to promote human rights for people with dementia.

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Laura Tamblyn Watts, the President and CEO of CanAge, Canada's largest seniors advocacy group. As life continues to become more expensive, many Canadian seniors are having to hold off on their retirement dreams in order to make ends meat, and Laura tells Arlene why this is such an important issue for our most vulnerable people. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Laura Tamblyn Watts, the founder, CEO and President of CanAge, Canada's National Seniors' Advocacy Organization. With the cost of living only increasing and many Canadians feeling the effect, Laura tells Arlene how much more difficult it is for those living on a fixed income. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Tamblyn Watts believes that the future of seniors' care is about taking a care-at-home approach, and reserving 24/7 long-term care for those who need it most. As CEO of CanAge, Laura works with long-term care operators, families, and caregivers to educate, inform, and advocate. Again this year, HIROC and AdvantAge Ontario have come together to produce the Inspiring Impact podcast mini-series. This four-part series highlights several amazing presenters at the 2022 AdvantAge Ontario convention, and explores the innovation and passion at play in the long-term care sector.   Today HIROC's Michelle Holden and Philip De Souza sit down with Laura to chat about her presentation at the AdvantAge Ontario convention. Laura's session delves into the two national standards drafts on long-term care, highlighting what operators, families and caregivers need to know. Quotables: “Our organization, CanAge, represents seniors and really all Canadians as we age.” “In a perfect world our seniors' care would be informed by overcoming ageism.” “The good news is this, we know the recipe for improved seniors' care. We know we need to move to a care-at-home approach.” “Those walls of long-term care should be walls of safety and inclusion in community…” “I think as we are more multicultural and more diverse, we also need to understand that people don't just become heterogenous white men magically when they come into long-term care. And so a greater understanding of diversity and inclusion around gender, sexual orientation, sexual expression…” “The good news is it's not that hard, a human-based approach just means that we need to come together as diverse communities and support the planning of the physical space, the operations, and the programming. It allows us to be better.” “You don't want to miss the AdvantAge Ontario conference.” Mentioned in this Episode: AdvantAge Ontario CanAge   Access More Interviews with Healthcare Leaders at HIROC.com/podcast Follow us on Twitter, and listen on iTunes. Email us at Communications@HIROC.com.

The pandemic accelerated tech adoption by people over the age of 60 so that they could stay connected to their closest loved ones during lockdowns. However, in 2020, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reported 28 percent of the total fraud losses were sustained by victims over the age of 60, which equates to roughly $1 billion USD. In this episode, Claudette explores cyber security concerns for those over the age of 60, and what we can all do to keep them protected. She sits down with Laura Tamblyn Watts, the founder and CEO of Canada's national seniors' advocacy organization CanAge, to learn key cyber security tips for vulnerable adults. Also during the episode, listeners will hear from the mother of four professional tennis players, Patricia Jensen, who recently experienced a potential cyber attack first-hand.

Rates for routine vaccinations have declined during the pandemic — both for childhood inoculations and things like flu shots for seniors. We discuss how Canada can get back on track — and the risks we face if we don't — with public health physician Dr. Jia Hu; and Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, the national seniors' advocacy organization.

Laura Tamblyn Watts has a mantra for her work in eldercare reform: Be kind and be useful. The temperature around long-term care reform debates can often rise into rancor – understandably so, given the abuse and death that too often occurs in the setting, particularly in the wake of COVID. But Tamblyn Watts believes that we'll collectively go farther if we operate with the understanding that so many of us, no matter our exact ideas about the future, believe in the same thing: a completely transformed eldercare landscape and a world free of abuse and neglect. She joined “Elevate Eldercare” to discuss her work as president and CEO of CanAge, a Canadian organization that seeks to unify and amplify the voices of those calling for change in long-term care.  While there are some differences between the challenges in the U.S. and in Canada, we found there were a lot more opportunities for collaboration and mutual understanding – and being kind and useful knows no national border.   Read CanAge's master plan – “Voices of Canada's Seniors” – and learn more about the organization:https://www.canage.ca/voices-overview/ Show notes/call to action: Learn more about The Green House Project: www.thegreenhouseproject.org

When and how do we decide that someone can't make their own decisions? As the "grey wave" of aging baby boomers approaches, ,capacity, has become an all-important metric. Pippa and Karina speak to Laura Tamblyn Watts, the CEO of seniors' advocacy organization CanAge, to break down mental capacity assessments for seniors, as well as the capacity of our health care system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Jana Ray, chief operating officer of CanAge, a seniors' advocacy group.

As some long-term care workers choose to quit instead of getting vaccinated against COVID-19, residents' families are being asked to step in to help. We talk to Bill Tiessen, who has been warned of potential staffing shortages at his dad's care home in Morden, Man; Karen Biggs, CEO of Menno Place, a group that runs a variety of care homes for 700 seniors in Abbotsford, B.C.; and Laura Tamblyn Watts, a lawyer and the CEO of CanAge, a seniors' advocacy organization.

Where do the federal parties stand on fixing long-term care, after the devastation of the pandemic? To weigh up what's being promised, and what's missing from the conversation, we talk to Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, a national seniors' advocacy organization; Dr. Quoc Dinh Nguyen, a geriatrician and researcher at the University of Montreal Hospital Centre; and Dr. Bob Bell, former deputy minister of health and long-term care in Ontario and a former hospital CEO.

Guest Host Arlene Bynon talks with Laura Tamblyn Watts, the President & Chief Executive Officer of CanAge, a national seniors' advocacy organization. They talk about how Ontario has still failed to have suitable air-conditioning in some long-term care facilities. And with a heatwave on the way, some may be at risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex talks with Laura Tamblyn Watts, the CEO and President of CanAge, Canada's National Seniors' Advocacy group. Alex and Laura discuss why a PSW would even think to post these video's, the response from the Ontario Personal Support Workers Association, and how the community is reacting to it.  Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan Solomon discusses the Prime Minister's comments on who knew what and when about the sexual misconduct allegations against Gen. Jonathan Vance.  On today's show:  Producer Hannah Berge shares details about her skin cancer diagnosis. Conservative defence critic James Bezan discusses the PM's comments on the allegations against Gen. Jonathan Vance.  Sylvain Charlebois, a professor in food distribution and policy and the director of the Agri Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, discusses Epicurious' decision to drop beef from all of its recipes.  Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, shares her thoughts on the Ontario auditor general's report on the province's LTC crisis during the first wave of COVID-19.  Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, plays Overhyped vs. Underplayed.  Marina Lançon shares the story of how she took part in a 40-day isolation study in a cave with 14 other volunteers. 

Happily Ever Older Moira Welsh’s new book Happily Ever Older: Revolutionary Approaches to Long-Term Care is a “call to action”.  Moira sees the need to change the way we provide support to people who have complex needs, especially people with advanced dementia. Over almost 20 years as a reporter for the Toronto Star, Moira has documented the shortcomings of long-term care in Ontario. Her investigative journalism had won her many awards but has not secured the change she sees needed. In this episode and in her book, Moira outlines a new strategy that offers us real-life examples of how long-term care can be different. These strategies include the Butterfly Effect, the Eden Alternative, Greenhouse Project, as well as introducing alternative care settings like de Hogewey, Carol Woods, and Sherbrooke Community Centre. More information on each of these options can be found on the internet.  “There is a real acceptance for change right now. Now is the time…” and Moira suggests that each of us needs to write our elected provincial and federal members asking for new standards for long-term care. She also suggests joining advocacy groups like CanAge www.canage.ca and also, if people are in a position to, asking LTC operators to adopt some of these new approaches. You can win a copy of Happily Ever Older by writing dementia.dialogue@lakeheadu.ca.. Please put ‘Happily’ in the subject line. Happily Ever After is published by ECW and can be purchased through your local bookseller or online. You can find some of Moira’s articles by following these links. Others are posted on our resource page. This  article  describes the Butterfly Effect being introduced in Peel Region.https://projects.thestar.com/dementia-program/ This article describes how Covid is being managed within a long-term care home. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/05/30/a-day-in-the-life-and-death-on-the-sheridan-villa-covid-unit.html   Moira examines the impact of COVID isolation on long-term care residents. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/06/28/what-pandemic-isolation-has-done-to-ltc-residents.html   This article recounts some of the underlying faults in long-term care that COVID has exposed. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/04/28/covid-19-has-exposed-what-long-term-care-lacks-will-the-response-fix-it.html  

Evan Solomon marks the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic.  On today's show: Alan Doyle, Newfoundlander musician and actor and the lead singer in Great Big Sea, talks about what his past year has been like and what he's looking forward to after the pandemic. Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, shares stories of hardship and hope about businesses during the pandemic. We hear directly from business owners about what the past year has been like for them.  Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at Toronto General Hospital and a member of Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine task force, reflects on the past year and also addresses concerns about AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.  Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CEO of CanAge, talks about how the past year has exposed the crisis in Canada's long-term care homes.  We hear from listeners about the best and worst parts of the past year. 

Evan Solomon discusses President Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's first virtual meeting.  On today's show:  Scotty Greenwood, partner at Crestview Strategy and the CEO of the Canadian American Business Council, discusses Canada/U.S. relations ahead of Trudeau and Biden's first virtual meeting. Dr. Michelle Cohen, family physician in Brighton, ON and assistant professor in the department of Family Medicine at Queen's University, talks about concerns some family doctors in Ontario are raising about the vaccine rollout.  Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at Toronto General Hospital and a member of Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine task force, discusses the province's vaccine rollout.  We play Evan's full interview with Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi on the MPs vote on China committing genocide.  Pam Palmater, Mi'kmaq lawyer and chair of Indigenous governance at Ryerson University, explains why Jeep should drop the name 'Cherokee.'  Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CEO of CanAge, discusses the new report on the lack of seniors' vaccinations in Canada.   

Evan Solomon discusses which provinces are easing COVID-19 restrictions and what you can expect.  On today's show:  Amanda Lang, BNN Bloomberg anchor, discusses Tesla's big investment in bitcoin and what this could mean for the future of cryptocurrency. Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CEO of CanAge, talks about the allegations of vaccine queue jumping at an Ontario long-term care home, and the calls to end privatization of LTC in Canada.  We carry Ontario Premier Doug Ford's press conference live on the province's reopening plan.  Colin Furness, infection control epidemiologist and assistant professor at the faculty of information at the University Toronto, weighs in on Ontario's reopening plan. 

Evan Solomon digs into COVID-19 vaccine supply issues and how they will impact the vaccine rollout in Canada.  On today's show:  We play Evan's full interview with Retired Gen. Rick Hillier, who is leading Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital and a member of Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine task force, discusses COVID-19 mutations and vaccines.  Your texts and calls on the best and worst times of the pandemic on the one year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case in Canada.  Listeners share their thoughts on regulations on free speech online.    We play Evan's full interview with Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc on the Governor General's resignation.  Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CEO of CanAge, discusses the lack of enforcement at long-term care homes breaking the rules.  Evan shares the story of how he and his family caught a wild turkey.