Best OLTCA Podcasts (2023)

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Smashing the stigma surrounding ageing | Ashton Applewhite 30:43

3M ago30:43

30:43

In this episode, Donna is joined by Ashton Applewhite, an anti-ageism advocate, speaker and the author of “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism” and the blog “Yo, Is this Ageist?” Ashton is a writer, an activist, and an internationally recognized expert on ageism who was recently named one of “50 leaders around transforming the world into a…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Challenging the status quo in seniors’ care | Brent Gingerich 34:49

4M ago34:49

34:49

In this episode, Donna is joined by Brent Gingerich, Chairman and CEO of peopleCare Communities, who stepped up to serve as chair of our Board during the height of the pandemic. Highly regarded in the sector, Brent is known for exemplifying values-based leadership throughout the most difficult of times. Brent quite literally grew up in long-term ca…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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The significant impact of gendered ageism on older women.| Dr. Paula Rochon and Dr. Paul Higgs 43:07

4M ago43:07

43:07

As women access seniors care in Ontario and other jurisdictions around the world, many of them are still frequently encountering gendered ageism and other healthcare inequities. In this episode, Donna discusses this issue with Dr. Paula Rochon, a Senior Scientist and Founder of Women’s Age Lab at Women’s College Hospital and Professor at the Univer…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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New strategies for meeting the needs of our aging population | John Yip 37:35

4M ago37:35

37:35

In Ontario alone, the population of people over the age of 85 is set to double over the next 12 years. Currently, there are more than 40,000 people on the waitlist for long-term care in Ontario, while the system is facing significant staffing shortages. It’s time we develop new strategies for meeting the needs of our aging population. In this episo…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Expert data, research and insights into optimizing seniors care | John Hirdes 32:11

4M ago32:11

32:11

To ensure seniors are better supported, it will ultimately be about taking collective responsibility, both across the health system and throughout society, for supporting our aging population. In this episode, Donna is joined by John Hirdes, a professor at the School of Public Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo and a renowned long-term c…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Recognizing and supporting caregivers | Amy Coupal 33:23

5M ago33:23

33:23

If we hope to provide better support to our ageing population over the coming years, we’ll need to adopt a fresh perspective and reimagine the way we think about the important role of caregivers. In this episode, Donna sits down with Amy Coupal, the CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization, to hear her insights about the evolving needs of the agei…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Transforming care through innovative partnerships | Cameron Love and Dr. Michael Guerriere 32:31

5M ago32:31

32:31

In this episode of Coming of Age, Donna shares an inspiring conversation with CEOs Cameron Love of the Ottawa Hospital and Dr. Michael Guerriere of Extendicare. Together, the two organizations run a transitional care unit in one of Extendicare’s long-term care homes, designed for people who no longer need to be in hospital, but who have high care n…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Reimagining seniors’ care | Dr. John Muscedere and Dr. Alex Mihailidis 35:55

6M ago35:55

35:55

As Ontario’s population of seniors continues to grow over the coming years, we will need to reimagine the way we provide care and support. In this episode of Coming of Age, Donna sits down with two experts in aging who are helping to drive this transformation forward through their work: Dr. John Muscedere, the CEO of the Canadian Frailty Network an…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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A humanistic approach to long-term care | Vincenzo Paolino 26:11

6M ago26:11

26:11

Exploring new innovations in seniors’ care from a global perspective can inspire us and lead to fresh ideas on how we can best support our seniors. In the first episode of Coming of Age’s second season, Donna sits down with Vincenzo Paolino, a specialist in geriatric care equipped with an entrepreneurial spirit. Vincenzo’s background includes a deg…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Lessons learned: Communicating during COVID | Max Stern 29:52

6M ago29:52

29:52

In this special episode of Coming of Age, the script is flipped as Donna takes on the guest hot seat. Instead of asking the questions, this time, Donna provides answers to questions asked by health communications professional Max Stern. Along with his former colleagues at Crestview, Max supported the Ontario Long Term Care Association throughout th…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Primary care matters: The critical role of family doctors | Kim Moran 30:27

6M ago30:27

30:27

It’s no secret that society has changed, and we’re asking much more of our health professionals and at a greater speed than ever before. It’s important that we find ways to ensure that our family doctors and other healthcare providers are supported, healthy and not overburdened. In this episode, Donna sits down with Kim Moran, the CEO of the Ontari…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Radical collaboration: Revolutionizing the way we teach health professionals | Dr. Jane Philpott 30:40

6M ago30:40

30:40

As Canada’s population of seniors continues to grow, the country’s healthcare landscape is also shifting. It’s a time of great challenge and opportunity as we continue to find new ways of working together and creating better outcomes for those in need. In this episode, Donna discusses this issue with guest Dr. Jane Philpott, the Dean of Medicine at…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Easing the process of moving into long-term care | Deborah Bakti 33:29

1+ y ago33:29

33:29

The transition to a long-term care setting can bring up a range of emotions for both a new resident and their care partners. The transition can produce feelings of anxiety and fear in seniors and is often the source of tremendous guilt and uncertainty for family members. In this episode of Coming of Age, Donna sits down with Deborah Bakti, a senior…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Technology and the seniors’ care industry | William Charnetski 33:07

1+ y ago33:07

33:07

As the needs of seniors grow increasingly complex with time, technology will need to keep up the pace. In this episode of Coming of Age, Donna sits down with William Charnetski, PointClickCare’s Executive Vice President of Health Systems Solutions and Government Affairs. During this episode, they discuss some of the current system challenges in sen…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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The evolution of seniors’ healthcare | Dr. Nathan Stall 35:40

1+ y ago35:40

35:40

As the number of seniors in Canada continues growing exponentially, the continuum of care will need to expand to keep up. Our healthcare infrastructure, policies and long-term care system will need to evolve in response to the rise in demand for services and quality care. In this episode of Coming of Age, Donna sits down with Dr. Nathan Stall, a ge…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Meeting the needs of a growing demographic | Laura Tamblyn Watts 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

32:00

By 2030, Canada will be home to 9.5 million seniors, making up 23 percent of all Canadians. With the baby boom generation aging, the challenge of providing adequate seniors’ care in the future looms. Are we ready? In this episode of Coming of Age, Donna sits down with Laura Tamblyn Watts, the President and CEO of CanAge, Canada’s national advocacy …

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Unforgettable Ian: A long term care story | Dr. Rhonda Collins 51:28

1+ y ago51:28

51:28

More than two-thirds of the long-term care population in Canada is living with some form of dementia. Despite its prevalence, the disease still comes along with a strong stigma and many common misunderstandings. In this episode, Donna sits down with Dr. Rhonda Collins, the Chief Medical Officer at Revera, a company that owns and operates long-term …

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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COVID-19: The UK story | Vic Rayner OBE 49:48

1+ y ago49:48

49:48

Since the onset of the pandemic, the experience of the United Kingdom seniors’ care system paralleled Canada. In both countries, each challenge was met with new thinking – and solutions – to overcome them and protect our most vulnerable. So, what does that mean as we reimagine growing older, and the different types of supports required? In this epi…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Lessons in seniors’ care from Australia | Marcus Riley 50:39

1+ y ago50:39

50:39

Like Ontario, Australia has been grappling with long-standing systemic challenges in their seniors’ care system for decades. Australia is looking for innovative ways to reshape the system and improve care for its seniors, and there is much we can learn from each other as we work to make change on opposite ends of the world. In this episode of Comin…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Rethinking the options for seniors’ care | Dr. Bob Bell 36:13

1+ y ago36:13

36:13

As our senior population increases, there are a lot of questions around how we’re going to provide the care that the baby boom generation will need. Join OLTCA’s Donna Duncan in conversation with Dr. Bob Bell, former Deputy Minister of Health for Ontario, as they discuss what strategies can help to keep more seniors at home as they age, and why inc…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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We are not alone: International Collaboration in Care | Katie Smith Sloan 33:31

1+ y ago33:31

33:31

What can Canada learn about long-term care from other parts of the world? In this episode of Coming of Age, Donna sits down with Katie Smith Sloan, the Executive Director of The Global Ageing Network, an international network of leaders in seniors’ care. Donna and Katie discuss how other areas of the world have adapted to growing senior populations…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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A new perspective on long-term care | Lisa Raitt 36:14

1+ y ago36:14

36:14

Lisa Raitt is the former Canadian Minister of Labour, working under the Stephen Harper administration. After her husband was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, she made the decision to put him in a long-term care facility for the foreseeable future. In this episode of Coming of Age, Donna welcomes her to the show to discuss how she made her de…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Mental health in a pandemic | Adrienne Spafford 31:24

2y ago31:24

31:24

Mental health and long-term care are deeply interwoven and during the COVID-19 pandemic, this has never been more evident. In our second episode, Donna interviews Adrienne Spafford, the former Senior Director, Strategy & Public Affairs at OLTCA. Adrienne is now CEO of Addictions and Mental Health Ontario, and on today's episode, the two discuss the…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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Happily Ever Older│Moira Welsh 33:04

2y ago33:04

33:04

It’s time for real change in long-term care. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the shortcomings that the system has felt for decades and now, the public is ready for change. In our first episode, Donna sits down with Moira Welsh to discuss the current state of Canadian long-term care and what can be done to create the best possible experience for s…

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population

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This is Coming of Age 1:32

2y ago1:32

1:32

Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population is launching on June 8th. Join Donna Duncan, the CEO of Ontario’s Long Term Care Association, as she discusses the current challenges that global long term care is facing with leaders, advocates, and policy makers to reimagine what the future of senior care will look like. With the spread of…

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Smashing the stigma surrounding ageing | Ashton Applewhite 30:43

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Challenging the status quo in seniors’ care | Brent Gingerich 34:49

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The significant impact of gendered ageism on older women.| Dr. Paula Rochon and Dr. Paul Higgs 43:07

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New strategies for meeting the needs of our aging population | John Yip 37:35

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Expert data, research and insights into optimizing seniors care | John Hirdes 32:11

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Recognizing and supporting caregivers | Amy Coupal 33:23

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Transforming care through innovative partnerships | Cameron Love and Dr. Michael Guerriere 32:31

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Reimagining seniors’ care | Dr. John Muscedere and Dr. Alex Mihailidis 35:55

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A humanistic approach to long-term care | Vincenzo Paolino 26:11

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Lessons learned: Communicating during COVID | Max Stern 29:52

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Primary care matters: The critical role of family doctors | Kim Moran 30:27

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Radical collaboration: Revolutionizing the way we teach health professionals | Dr. Jane Philpott 30:40

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Easing the process of moving into long-term care | Deborah Bakti 33:29

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Technology and the seniors’ care industry | William Charnetski 33:07

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The evolution of seniors’ healthcare | Dr. Nathan Stall 35:40

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Meeting the needs of a growing demographic | Laura Tamblyn Watts 32:00

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Unforgettable Ian: A long term care story | Dr. Rhonda Collins 51:28

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COVID-19: The UK story | Vic Rayner OBE 49:48

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Lessons in seniors’ care from Australia | Marcus Riley 50:39

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Rethinking the options for seniors’ care | Dr. Bob Bell 36:13

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We are not alone: International Collaboration in Care | Katie Smith Sloan 33:31

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A new perspective on long-term care | Lisa Raitt 36:14

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Mental health in a pandemic | Adrienne Spafford 31:24

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Happily Ever Older│Moira Welsh 33:04

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This is Coming of Age 1:32

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