Aging With Dignity

Aging With Dignity

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Aging With Dignity episodes

  • The Retirement Revolution - Designing Your Most Purposeful Years - AWD Season 5 Episode 7

    What if retirement isn't the finish line? Anne van Leynseele introduces Preferment®, a new approach that helps women redefine retirement through purpose, challenge, and lifelong growth - showing why meaningful aging begins with intentional living, not slowing down.

     

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    If you're interested in purchasing an "Aging with Dignity" workbook, you can contact me at: [email protected]

    32 min
  • Dementia and Driving: Independence, Safety and the Road Ahead - AWD Season 5 Episode 6

    When should someone with dementia stop driving? Drs. Gary Naglie and Mark Rapoport explore driving, independence, safety and the difficult transition away from the keys. |We explore specifically how families can approach this conversation with compassion, preparation and dignity.

     

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    If you're interested in purchasing an "Aging with Dignity" workbook, you can contact me at: [email protected]

    54 min
  • 12 Years of Alzheimer's: Lessons from a Son's Journey - AWD Season 5 Episode 5

    Bob Andrade shares his family's twelve-year Alzheimer's journey, reflecting on difficult care decisions, the impact of COVID, creative use of technology, and the enduring love and resilience that sustained his mother and those who cared for her.

     

    Check out the Aging With Dignity website to learn more about this podcast, and to connect with us! https://agingwithdignity.podbean.com/

     

    If you're interested in purchasing an "Aging with Dignity" workbook, you can contact me at: [email protected]

    46 min
  • Protecting Your Brain: What the Science Says - AWD Season 5 Episode 4

    Can healthy habits reduce the risk of cognitive decline? Jade Crystal from Women's Brain Health Initiative shares the latest science on brain health, dementia prevention, and free evidence-based resources that empower Canadians to build healthier brains, one habit at a time.

     

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    Download your Aging with Dignity Care Toolkit for this episode: https://shorturl.at/DoxNa

     

    If you're interested in purchasing an "Aging with Dignity" workbook, you can contact me at: [email protected]

    26 min
  • Who is AgeTECH Really Designing For? - AWD Season 5 Episode 3

    What does the future of aging look like? Join Varsha Bhat at AgeTech Discovery Days at McGill and Université de Montréal as she explores emerging technologies, aging at home, independence, and one essential question: Who is the user?

     

    Check out the Aging With Dignity website to learn more about this podcast, and to connect with us! https://agingwithdignity.podbean.com/

     

    If you're interested in purchasing an "Aging with Dignity" workbook, you can contact me at: [email protected]

    27 min
  • Beyond Memory: The Future of Brain Health - AWD Season 5 Episode 2

    What if protecting your brain health starts long before symptoms appear? Dr. Ziad Nasreddine, creator of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), discusses prevention, early detection, digital innovation, and how each of us can take meaningful steps toward lifelong cognitive health.

     

    Check out the Aging With Dignity website to learn more about this podcast, and to connect with us! https://agingwithdignity.podbean.com/

     

    Download your Aging with Dignity Care Toolkit for this episode: https://shorturl.at/3uekl

     

    If you're interested in purchasing an "Aging with Dignity" workbook, you can contact me at: [email protected]

    35 min
  • The South Asian Experience: Dementia Through A Cultural Lens - AWD Season 5 Episode 1

    How do culture, language, and family values shape the dementia journey? Dr. Navjot Gill-Chawla discusses dementia in South Asian communities, culturally responsive care, and practical resources that help families recognize symptoms, access support, and plan with greater confidence.

     

    Check out the Aging With Dignity website to learn more about this podcast, and to connect with us! https://agingwithdignity.podbean.com/

     

    Download your Aging with Dignity Care Toolkit for this episode: https://shorturl.at/R8Wqs

     

    If you're interested in purchasing an "Aging with Dignity" workbook, you can contact me at: [email protected]

    45 min
  • That’s a Wrap! Where the Conversation Takes Us - Aging With Dignity Season 4 Episode 12

    Season 4 took Aging With Dignity beyond the podcast studio and into communities, conversations, events and new resources. Join Varsha as she reflects on the season’s memorable moments, introduces new Resources, and looks ahead to Season 5.

     

    Check out the Aging With Dignity website to learn more about this podcast, and to connect with us! https://agingwithdignity.podbean.com/

     

    If you're interested in purchasing an "Aging with Dignity" workbook, you can contact me at: [email protected]

    36 min
  • Aging at Home: Care, Costs, and Tough Decisions - Aging With Dignity Season 4 Episode 11

    Exploring aging in place, downsizing, and senior care transitions in Canada with expert Matt Del Vecchio. We discuss home care costs, public vs private options, housing decisions, and practical guidance for families navigating aging and care planning.

     

    Check out the Aging With Dignity website to learn more about this podcast, and to connect with us! https://agingwithdignity.podbean.com/

     

    Download your Aging with Dignity Care Toolkit for this episode: https://shorturl.at/B2yIT

     

    If you're interested in purchasing an "Aging with Dignity" workbook, you can contact me at: [email protected]

    43 min
  • From Dementia to Purpose: Rebuilding Community Through Lived Experience: Aging with Dignity Season 4 Ep. 10

    Educator and founder Andrew Karesa explores his personal dementia journey and how it led to building BlueBell Village and The Dementia Collective. We discuss purpose, dignity, and how lived experience can reshape dementia care and community support.

     

    Check out the Aging With Dignity website to learn more about this podcast, and to connect with us! https://agingwithdignity.podbean.com/

     

    Download your Aging with Dignity Care Toolkit for this episode: https://shorturl.at/NrPBz

     

    If you're interested in purchasing an "Aging with Dignity" workbook, you can contact me at: [email protected]

    40 min

About Aging With Dignity

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Hosted by Varsha, this podcast launched in 2025 to fill a critical gap she witnessed in Montreal’s 1st & 2nd generation immigrant communities - a lack of awareness, understanding, access and dialogue around aging and end-of-life support.