Forever Young - Living and Aging in Montreal West: Recent Episodes
Threads of Memory - Montreal West Public Library
This podcast is made by a group at the Montreal West Public Library. We are exploring topics related to aging well in Montreal West and other communities.
In this episode, we talked to Cheryl Jenkins about how she uses technology. She covers a lot of ground in this interview and inspired us to re-think how we view tech in our lives. On aging and technology, Cheryl says, "We're the generation that can truly appreciate technology. Let's not let that luxury or that advantage pass us by why not take advantage of it."
In this live recording of the podcast, the Forever Young team interviewed Kim Sawchuk, Professor of communication studies and examine the intersection of care and digital technologies. The episode was recorded live at B/old 2024 in Concordia University's 4th Space in downtown Montreal in front of an audience.https://bold2024.ca/
For our second episode this season, we spoke with Constance Lafontaine who is deeply involved in many aspects of Concordia University's critical aging studies network(s). ACTlab, Aging in Data, to name a few!
Constance covers a lot of ground in this episode, from digital agism, to escape rooms that promote awareness about elder abuse. We learned about many different research projects which focus on aging and heard all about the event called B/old in May 2024!
ACTlab - https://actlab.ca/
ACT Project - https://actproject.ca/
Aging in Data - https://agingindata.ca/
B/old 2024 - https://bold2024.ca/
For our first episode of our second season, we heard from Kathy from our team who told us about Amyloidosis. We think these type of health features might become a regular feature on our podcast. What do you think?
amyloidosis.org.
Claudie takes the mystery out of somatic training by giving us a tour of 100 years of evolving healing movement therapies. On the way she touches on the role of brain plasticity in wellbeing, the effects of ageism on us all and much more. Her mission is to have everyone continue to move their bodies and live joyously. claudiepfeifer.com.
Deborah Marcogoliese is the director of the Montreal West Public Library. She has been leading the library in outreach programs for the past five years. In spite of Covid and closures, she maintained book lending with volunteer door to door deliveries. A resident of Montreal West, Deb continues to develop programs for our community including digital literacy such as this podcast.
Zoe Franklin Inf. Aux/LPN and Neighborhood Health Team Lead for Bayshore Home Health in conversation with Bronia, Sharon and Kathy. Ms. Franklin speaks about different private sector options for people who need a solution under a tight deadline.
Colleen Feeney, Town of Montreal West Councillor with responsibilities for Finance, MADA, Recreation and Culture, in conversation with Bronia, Sharon and Kathy, explains MADA, shines a light on Montreal West’s 50+ Club and the future of volunteerism. An enthusiastic and devoted leader, known for her integrity and her ability to represent our community effectively, Colleen shares the reasons why Montreal West is a great place for seniors. Join us for an insider’s look at being a senior in Montreal West.
Ruth Pelletier, a social activist with a very long career as a volunteer, a staff member, the founder or the director of countless Montreal organisations, joins the Forever Young podcast team to share her experiences and knowledge. The conversation ranges from the rights of English speaking seniors, elder abuse and poverty through to problems in long term care facilities exposed by Covid.
Tracie Swim, co-founder and co-chair of WIN (West-end Intergenerational Network), is interviewed by Bronia Zaks. We learn about the programs, activities and sharing of community resources in the NDG and Montreal West area, for seniors interacting with youth. Tracie talks about the importance of Intergenerational connections and how a senior or youth can get involved. Special focus on the Extra Mile Senior Visiting Program based in the Montreal West United Church.
https://winmontreal.org/
Ressources Ethnoculturelles Contre l’Abus envers les Aîné(e)s, Respecting Elders Communities against Abuse
What is RECAA?
https://recaa.ca/
Ressources Ethnoculturelles Contre l’Abus envers les Aîné(e)s, Respecting Elders Communities against Abuse is an initiative of community workers, organizations and individuals from the ethnocultural communities of Montreal.
Who is RECAA?
We are an organization of elders from Montreal’s cultural communities who work across age, gender and ethnic lines to promote a culture of respect for elders from all our communities.
We come from across the world: Europe, Africa, Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean Islands, North America and Latin America. Our journey to Quebec has been as unique as our ethnic mixtures.
Unfortunately, elder abuse or mistreatment crosses all cultural, ethnic, religious and class groupings.
We are especially concerned with including those elders who may be isolated and vulnerable to disrespect and mistreatment because of language and cultural differences.
We are united by a common goal: to work towards cultivating respect for elders within families and society. We want our children and grandchildren to grow up safe, strong and free. We see the necessity now more than ever to work amongst ourselves and with other community groups to combat the racism, ageism, sexism, and classism that touches our entire globalized world.
Episode 2: Janet Torge on Radical Rest Homes.
Interview with Janet Torge, well known social activist, discussing her unique concept of aging with friends. Founder of the movement Radical Rest Homes , Janet has been lobbying the government for over 30 years to invest in Radical Rest Homes, a type of housing that incorporates cooperative living for seniors in their twilight years. With the least possible intervention from government agencies, these Homes can meet the needs of Boomers looking to avoid institutional settings.
https://www.radicalresthomes.com/
Information about upcoming workshops:
https://www.radicalresthomes.com/workshops/
Workshop dates: Friday, November 18th and Saturday, Nov 26th both from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please specify which date works for you. If you’re available both dates, let me know your 1st and 2nd choices.
Location is Concordia, 1250 Guy Street (corner of St Catherine), 6th Floor in the D3 offices.
If you are keen to come, please reserve a spot by emailing me at info@radicalresthomes.com . You can invite friends… the more the merrier. I try to keep the session to 10 people which is why we have two date offerings.
Looking forward to seeing some of you in November! Janet
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One full–day session – $50
Feeling the need to discuss your future? Looking for alternatives to senior residences?
These workshops are designed to give you more insight and clarity to the choices you have when it’s time to make a move.
INTRODUCTIONS
What the conversation is/is not
What is self–directed housing?
THE LANDSCAPE
What options are available now?
Pros and cons of options here and abroad
LIVING IN GROUPS
A cold, hard look at your requirements for the people living with you.
Contracts and Compromise?
OUR PERSONAL RESOURCES
Buying or Renting at our age
Living on a fixed income – numbers please
The inevitability of downsizing
Where does family fit in decision–making?
BEING REAL ABOUT BEING ILL
Caring for each other; adding health care
Redefining “medical” needs
Models for creative, sustainable care
LET’S MOVE FORWARD
When do the stars align?
Course evaluation
This is the first episode of our podcast series explore issues of ageing. We are a group of older adults in Montreal West. Last year we carried out a project called Threads of Memory. We interviewed dozens of folks from the community about their memories and perspectives about our town. During these interviews we would also ask about what we all might need in our community to age well and stay in our town. These part of our interviews