Aging With Dignity

Aging With Dignity

By Varsha BhatSociety & CultureEducationSelf-Improvement
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Aging With Dignity episodes

  • 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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    47 min
  • 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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    36 min
  • 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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    36 min
  • 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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    8 min
  • 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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    47 min
  • Season 2 Episode 2 - Who Gets What Why It Matters More Than You Think

    An insightful episode on inheritance, taxes, and what really happens when a parent passes. With expert Tom Hamilton Piercy, we explore taxes, estate planning, and the realities of what children inherit before it’s too late. A clear, compassionate guide for families navigating end-of-life transitions.

     

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    42 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.