Fred, a man with a dark secret, meets his old friend Doris at a seniors’ residence — a chance encounter that changes their lives forever. Doris, an elder in age but a youngster in heart, is always guiding people to find their security and happiness. However, today's problems seem insurmountable, like abuse and neglect. Especially during the pandemic. Where can help be found? “Granny” weaves their story with humour, music and expert interviews to take you on a journey of how to identify and i ...
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Episode Five: Financial Abuse, Social Determinants of Health, Benefits of Technology - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse.
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A bonus episode! The face of calm, technology, power of attorney and identity theft, housing and food security, finding balance -- these are some of the themes discussed by experts in elder care and abuse during Covid-19. Resource people are: Kim Stewart (BDO Canada), Tanya Coulter (M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre), Jackie Ralph (CMHA Grey…
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Episode Four: Mental Health, Caregiver Stress, and the Role of Neighbours, Friends and Family - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse.
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Wondering what to do and where to turn if you see troubling behavior or signs of abuse? Are you feeling burned out as a caregiver? It may feel uncomfortable to take action. Resource people address those questions and offer guidance: Tanya Coulter (M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre), Jackie Ralph (CMHA Grey Bruce), Jason Cranny (Owen Sound Po…
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Episode Three: Financial Abuse and The Fear Pandemic - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse
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Can Fred help? Things are falling apart as Doris searches for a way to calm Fred’s storm-clouds while she organizes a big variety show concert for the residents. A newer resident suffers when she can’t get to church. Can they sing the blues away? Jackie Ralph (CMHA Grey Bruce), Jason Cranny (Owen Sound Police Service), and Pam McDermid (Grey Bruce …
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Granny - Episode Two: The Toll of Isolation, Scams and Greed – How to Recognize and Intervene in Elder Abuse
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Fred’s admiration for Doris grows when he witnesses her response to a street altercation and hears how she rescued farm-bound Charlie during a blizzard. She asks Fred to help her solve another problem. Guests Jason Cranny (Owen Sound Police Services) and Tanya Shute (Southeast Grey Community Health Centre) examine the issues of isolation, scams, an…
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Granny - Episode One: Physical Abuse by a Family Member - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse
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The story: Fred, a man with a dark secret, bumps into his old friend Doris at a seniors’ residence. As they reminisce about their days in a musical society, Fred learns what happened to a once dear friend at the hands of her sister. Doris ponders the future. The chat: Following the audio-drama, guests Jackie Ralph (CMHA Grey Bruce) and Sandra Hong …
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