Aging With Dignity

By Varsha Bhat

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 dialo... more

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The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

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February 24, 2026 Season 2, Episode 12 - Big Stuff: Laughing Through The Tears
A moving conversation with Naomi and Matt, creators of Big Stuff, on grief, marriage, and using comedy to survive loss. A tender exploration of death, love, and how laughter can coexist with deep sorrow.

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39min
February 17, 2026 Season 2, Episode 11 - Caring for Her Mind: What Families Need to Know About Women’s Brain Health
Women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s and mental health conditions, yet often overlooked in research and care. Neuroscientist Dr. Antonella Santuccione Chadha explains why women’s brains age differently and what caregivers and families need to know now.

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47min
February 11, 2026 Season 2, Episode 10 - Caring For Tomorrow: Leading Change in Geriatric Care
As our population ages, how do we design care that truly supports older adults and caregivers? In this episode, Dr. Julia Chabot explores innovation, system navigation, caregiver inclusion, and why geriatric care must function as a connected continuum.

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36min
February 03, 2026 Season 2, Episode 9 - It Takes a Village: The Compassion Advantage
We close Alzheimer’s Month by reflecting on dementia, caregiving, and community - through January’s guests and my mother’s rare corticobasal degeneration. If you’re walking this road, you’re not alone. Plus, a preview of what’s next for caregivers everywhere and families.
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9min
January 27, 2026 Season 2, Episode 8 - It Takes a Village: The Compassion Advantage
What if care didn’t end at the hospital door?
In this episode, we explore Compassionate Communities with Cynthia Lapointe, examining how culture, community, and shared responsibility can transform caregiving, end-of-life support, and aging – all with dignity.

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36min
January 20, 2026 Season 2, Episode 7 - Mind the Gap: Why Dementia Care Is Failing Families
Why does dementia care feel so hard to navigate? In this episode of Aging With Dignity, Dr. Saskia Sivananthan breaks down the Mind the Gap report and explains where Canada’s dementia system falls short—and how families can advocate for better care.

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30min
January 13, 2026 Season 2, Episode 6 - Caregiver Guilt: Why It Shows Up & How to Work With It
Caregiver guilt is real, heavy, and rarely talked about. Ron Beleno joins us to unpack why guilt shows up, how it affects our decisions, and what practical steps can help us move toward compassion and clarity.

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35min
January 06, 2026 Season 2, Episode 5 - You’re Not Alone: Facing Alzheimer’s as a Family
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. If Alzheimer’s has touched your life, this is a key episode. Jeane Day and Anouk Coxon of the Alzheimer Society of Montreal discuss early signs, diagnosis in Quebec, caregiver support, stigma, and how the community can get involved.
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39min
December 23, 2025 Season 2, Episode 4 - Happy Holidays
As the calendar year comes to a close, Varsha shares a moment of reflection with the Aging With Dignity community. We’re taking a short holiday break to rest, recharge, and plan new conversations and offering… returning in the new year with fresh episodes and renewed purpose.
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8min
December 16, 2025 Season 2, Episode 3 - Silence Isn’t a Plan: Why Legal Documents Matter
In many families, talking about death or legal planning feels uncomfortable, even taboo. But as Varsha learned in her own family, planning ahead isn’t about fearing the future; it’s about protecting the people you love. In this episode of Aging With Dignity, Varsha sits down with Anna Kamateros, a Montreal notary with over 20 years of experience at KRB Law, to unpack the essentials of legal planning for aging in Quebec.

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47min

FAQs about Aging With Dignity:

How many episodes does Aging With Dignity have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.