An estimated 6.4 million Canadians provide unpaid care to dependent adults. We spoke with two guests about situations that come up when caregivers are trying to navigate care for an aging adult. Dr. Samir Sinha is a geriatrician and clinician scientist at Sinai Health and the University Health System in Toronto. Laura Tamblyn Watts is the CEO of the national seniors advocacy organization, CanAge. She’s also an elder law lawyer and the author of Let’s Talk About Aging Parents.

An estimated 6.4 million Canadians provide unpaid care to dependent adults. We spoke with two guests about situations that come up when caregivers are trying to navigate care for an aging adult. Dr. Samir Sinha is a geriatrician and clinician scientist at Sinai Health and the University Health System in Toronto. Laura Tamblyn Watts is the CEO of the national seniors advocacy organization, CanAge. She’s also an elder law lawyer and the author of Let’s Talk About Aging Parents.

How to care for an aging loved one

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You’ve got smart questions, we’ve got solid answers. If googling got you nowhere, you can always call your friend Saroja Coelho. With guest experts, Just Asking turns the week’s news and latest trends into tips that help you make better decisions about your life. Whether it’s tech, money, career or health — we’ll hear you out, and help you out. The show takes live calls on CBC Radio every Saturday afternoon, and drops the podcast after the live show. Do you have a question you want Just Asking to explore? Send us a text or voice note at 226-758-8924. You can also e-mail us at justasking@cbc.ca

You’ve got smart questions, we’ve got solid answers. If googling got you nowhere, you can always call your friend Saroja Coelho. With guest experts, Just Asking turns the week’s news and latest trends into tips that help you make better decisions about your life. Whether it’s tech, money, career or health — we’ll hear you out, and help you out. The show takes live calls on CBC Radio every Saturday afternoon,&nbsp;and drops the podcast after the live show. Do you have a question you want Just Asking to explore? Send us a text or voice note at&nbsp;226-758-8924. You can also e-mail us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:justasking@cbc.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer">justasking@cbc.ca</a>

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