Artful Aging with Amy Friesen: Recent Episodes
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Are you a senior or a caregiver of a senior looking for support and direction? Many folks just like you feel like they are alone in their journey. Artful Aging with Amy will show you that there is help around the corner and that a new support network is just one conversation away!
The conversation of how to help aging parents can be difficult, as many adult children don't want to come off as parenting their parents, but many have to have tough conversations and make hard decisions with and for their loved ones.
I am speaking with author and physical therapist, Teresa Moerer. In Teresa's book, The Art of Assisting Aging Parents, Teresa looks to build strategies and framework around caring for aging parents.
As a caregiver herself, Teresa has seen first hand the trial and tribulations of helping her parents age artfully while remaining present in her own life.
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Repurposing furniture is a common interest of many! Some folks are looking to give existing pieces in their home new life, other have inherited a piece from their parents, and others still are actively seeking out interesting pieces to redesign.
Sue Pitchforth is joining me again in this episode to look at how we can start looking at old furniture in new ways.
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How to protect a senior from being scammed online is a new concern, surprisingly. As Covid kept everyone indoors, more and more people took to accomplishing their daily tasks and meeting online. Of particular interest, a large segment of seniors dove into learning zoom, face chat and many other apps in order to remain engaged while at home alone.
Manual Loloyan is my guest this episode and we are shining a light on technology and scams that target seniors. #cybersecurity #scam #seniorscams
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Previous episode mentioned in the show Artful Aging with Amy Show 15 Documenting a Lifetime
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Amy and Shawn discuss what its like to be a professional in the seniors industry and teaching others how to have hard conversations with seniors you love.
podcast #professional #caregiver
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In this two part interview, Shawn Anthony and Amy discuss the need to be a proactive thinker.
Both Shawn and Amy are caregivers as well as professionals in the seniors industry. Shawn and Amy share their personal stories about caregiving and giving advice to others in the similar position.
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Grandparents day is coming up so what better time to talk about grandparents and all the great ways they add value and love to our lives. This week Karina Stickle joins me from Engaged in Rec Podcast to chat about how we can better engage with seniors.
What are some of the misconceptions seniors have when looking to get more engaged in recreation?
How is the retirement industry changing to support seniors' needs?
#grandparentsday #recreationaltherapist
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Currently, there are over 7 million seniors in Canada and in the next 20 years, the senior population is expected to grow by 68%. Caring for many of these seniors are family caregivers, meaning often their adult children. It is estimated that there are 2.2 million caregivers who are also employed full-time.
This creates high stress and often times complicated lifestyle. Many people have to reduce or change their workloads or even change their entire life completely
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Meditation for beginners, meditation and mindfulness for a caregiver is an extremely personal practice and what that means is that it's is yours to experience, to define. Nobody else's practice is going to guide you. It's important to know why you want to meditate and not base it on other people's meditation and mindfulness practices. As a scientist, Dr. Yasmilde chose to dig into her own health and life misalignments and finally solve them! #mindfulness #meditation #health #amyfriesen
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In the second half of this two-part episode, Lise Hodgson and I look at travelling with seniors as well as how to best travel with medical conditions and food allergies.
travel #podcast #amyfriesen
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As covid restrictions reduce in Canada many families are itching to start traveling. However, there are now new challenges with travelling that range from covid procedures to new travelers to just plain being out of practice! Join my guest Lise Hodgson and I in a discussion of new travel changes and tips for travelling with children.
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Have you ever thought to yourself perhaps I should get rid of a few things around the home? Or have you moved and had to downsize your belongings to accommodate another space? Rita Monteiro is no stranger to downsizing and moving. On this episode of Artful Aging with Amy Rita and I discuss what the benefits of downsizing are and the best strategies.
downsizing #wheretostreamdownsizing #declutteringandorganizing
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Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians with 30% experiencing one or mall falls each year. Many people think that falls are a regular part of aging, however, they are not, and most can be prevented. Join me this week as I share my top 5 things you can do to help reduce falls and keep your loved ones from really hurting themselves. #fallrisk #falls #amyfriesen
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Sue Pitchforth and I are going to break down a few of the barriers when it comes to designing your space and making it a right fit for you . #decoratingmyroom #decoratingmyroomdiy #amyfriesen
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Unpaid caregiving, also known as family caregiving is present in many families across the world. Caregivers are one of the hardest demographics to measure as many either don't see themselves as caregivers or frankly, who is really asking them?
I am speaking with Brenda Verch, a Registered Psychotherapist and also a Senior Living Advisor with my team at Tea and Toast. Brenda helps her clients discover what is in their way and teaches them techniques to make positive changes in their lives.
caregiverburnout #amyfriesen #caregiver
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Have you ever found yourself in a healthcare crisis with your senior loved one, and unable to get the answers you need in order to make the many decisions that have now presented themselves? My guest Margot and I speak about my recent experience in the health care system as well as ways to find the help you need.
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Death doulas have been starting to gain popularity in recent years. For those of you who have not heard of a death doula, join us on this episode of Artful Aging with Amy, Where I speak with Debbie Abfalter about Home Care and Death
deathdoula #homecare
What are the top caregiving mistakes families make?
These will look a little different for each family, but in my experience, these 5 things are what cause the most conflict and pushback in families.
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Gardening has always been of interest to people of all backgrounds, but during covid, more and more people turned to gardening as therapy and a way to escape the constant negativity that came with covid. Horticultural therapy uses plants, gardening activities, and the natural landscape to boost physical and mental health. My guest on this episode of Artful Aging is Alexis Ashworth, former CEO of Habitat for Humanity turned entrepreneur and now Founder of Root in Nature. Tune in to learn more.
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Do you know what the difference is between a senior living community, an assisted living facility and nursing home care is? Find out here! The senior living search is a huge job for most families when they are doing it on their own. From research to touring and everything in between, many families still feel as though they are unsure that they chose the correct home for their loved one.
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That thyme of the year has come again, and we are learning how to container garden with The Fine Gardner, Lana Doss on this episode of Artful Aging with Amy. I hope you can herb your enthusiasm as Lana gives us her top tips for container gardening! Even if you're lacking a green thumb like I am, there is plenty we can still keep alive! Come join the fun! #mentalhealth #sandwichgeneration #podcast #gardening #garden
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Do you have a loved one who use to love traveling but now due to mobility or cognitive decline are unable to? We have just the technology for you! Amy interviews Dan McEwan, Marketing Development at Motitech Canada about Motiview and how Motitech is encouraging seniors to get active and engaged through their digital library. #dementia #cycling #travel #amyfriesen
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Becoming an instant caregiver to not one but both of your parents in the space of 14 days is enough to break anyone. Add in 3 kids, 3 businesses, a spouse, and oneself, how can anyone make it all work? My guest today has. Laura Dill, international best-selling author, caregiver, and founder of The Slay Society is here with me today to share what she has learned on her journey and how you can do it too!
glioblastoma #perseverance #caregiver #amyfriesen
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As a caregiver, it can be so difficult to be and feel productive. When you are balancing, kids, parents, home, work, personal, and all the rest, things tend to fall by the sidelines - and usually, it's yourself! In this episode of Artful Aging, I'm giving you my Top 5 Productivity Hacks to get your day back on track!
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The Fascial system is the largest, most continuous system in our body, yet are you taking care of it properly? Find out on this episode with Myofascial Release Therapist, Tara Hagen-Fields.
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As many of you have seen there were a lot of divorces during covid and there has been a rise in what has been coined "Gray Divorce". This episode about mediation will discuss not only gray divorce but will also shed light on why using a mediator during your eldercare journey is beneficial!
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Does your loved ones nursing home or retirement home have a therapeutic animal program? The benefits of these programs are many and range from relaxation and reduction in anxiety, as well as memory recall.
Therapeutic Paws of Canada , joins us on this episode of Artful Aging with Amy to discuss what pet therapy is and how it can benefit seniors.
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How do you know if you have saved enough for your senior years? What happens if you haven't? Find out here! Jim offers us tips and strategies to maximize your savings and help you save for your senior loved ones as well.
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It's that time of year again when some people are sent scrambling to collect all of their information for taxes.
Did you get all the forms filled out that you need? Are you able to claim that? Is there something you missed that you should claim? And the list can go on and on.
According to newswire.ca almost half of Canadians wait until the last minute to file their taxes. Additionally, the Globe and Mail reported that almost half of Canadians were also doing their own taxes and possibly missing out on some significant savings.
Get your taxes in order - the first stop is today's show!
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The number one thing we hear from seniors who don't want to make a move is "the only way I'm leaving my house is feet first" However, many don't plan for aging in place properly and more often than not find themselves in a crisis situation.
If your wish is to truly live in one place until "the end" then do yourself a favour and plan out how that might look. This episode of Artful Aging with Amy is a great place to begin.
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Intellectually, we all know that we should be eating a well balanced diet, full of nutrients, minerals, healthy fats and all the rest! In fact many of us have learned about this all though our lives.
Consider, your brain is always on, therefore it needs a steady flow of fuel to operate optimally.
Learn more from our guest Julie Gervais of @brainhealthpourlavie about how to care for your brin through nutrition.
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An advocate is someone who supports a cause or person
Advocacy for the seniors in our life is so important and many families do advocate. Yet some families are still trying to find the balance of when and how much advocacy to do.
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More seniors are online than ever before. Due to the friendly push of covid, many came online all at the same time needing training on how to use various platforms such as Facebook and Zoom.
As a documentary filmmaker and educator, Michelle Devorah Kahn learned though her experience that documenting a lifetime can be such a special moment. She now runs @shadypineslearning a set of educational programs that aims to "educate, connect, empower & foster growth within the senior citizen community."
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Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage in a specific area of the brain that controls language expression and comprehension.
There are many types of aphasia and not all are caused by strokes.
In this episode we discuss, whether or not aphasia is something that can improve as well as why managing your environment is quite important.
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Parkinsonβs disease affects 1 in every 500 people in Canada. Over 100,000 Canadians are living with Parkinsonβs today and approximately 6,600 new cases of PD are diagnosed each year in Canada.
Did you know that regular exercise helps to fight some of the effects of Parkinson's Disease? It can delay symptoms, improve heart health and reduce fall risks!
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Did you know, That the average person walks up to about 160,000 kilometers, or 115,000 miles, in their lifetime, enough to walk around the earth 4 times?
Even though they are all the way down there, proper foot care as we age is very important.
DYK - there are about 250 000 sweat glands in the feet. The average person will lose about a cup of moisture a day through the feet.
What types of skin problems can affect diabetics and when should a foot issue be looked at by a professional?
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What's happening in the senior living industry? On this week's episode of Artful Aging with Amy we speak with the founders of UpsideHom and Welbi about new and unique ways entrepreneurs are adding value and services to the seniors housing industry.
You're a caregiver looking for ways to alleviate your stress, guilt and burnout, but where do you turn?
This week on Artful Aging with Amy we speak with David Gilbert, a Mental Health Therapist about therapies and techniques to reduce and often eliminate some of the heavy emotions caregivers can carry.
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Emotions such as guilt, shame, and frustration are as common to caregivers as love gratefulness, and purpose, but no one ever talks about them.
Join me for this week's episode: Sandwiched - Finding Your Path in the Sandwich Generation where I speak with Sarah McEwen, life coach and caregiver to both her young children and parents.
On Artful Aging with Amy, we are discussing all things incontinence! Did you know it is not a normal part of aging? Tune in as my guest Lisa Flanders teaches us all about warning signs and addressees misconceptions!
On Artful Aging with Amy this week, Michelle Woodbrey joins us from 2 Sisters Senior Living.
Are you confused by senior living options and all of the terminology? Not to worry, Amy and Michelle will break it down for you and even compare US and Canadian systems.
A show not to be missed for caregivers, especially those who have loved ones in the opposite country.
On this weeks episode of Artful Aging with Amy we speak with Misia McCallum a Dementia Coach at the Dementia Society about caring for a loved one with Dementia over the holidays.
Our guest this week on Artful Aging with Amy is Erin McNamara, who is the owner of McNamara Law Services and she specializes in estate law and wills in Ontario. Erin and I will be discussing Incapacity Planning. Important need to know details for planning your journey.
Julie Fournier-Elrefaie is a mom, and partner, a dog mom, a Yoga teacher, and an Integral Associate Coach. Through her personal journey, she has had to find her own balance while caring for everyone, remaining employed, and helping her husband in his recovery. Join us for this much-needed conversation around caregiving on Artful Aging with Amy
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We are speaking with Tania Silletta of Bloom Therapeutic Recreation and Fitness about healthy aging. For more information head over to artfulagingwithamy.com
We are taking a look into downsizing and hoarding with our guest Gisele Grenier-Miller of Altered Spaces - Altered Lives. Grab your pen and paper you will want to take lots of notes!
Our guests today are joining us from the Royal Ottawa Place Long Term Care and have many years of experience helping families navigate not only long-term care but also addressing seniors' needs to be involved in their care, and what happens when a senior becomes isolated.
Debbie Pilon is the director of patient care service and is a strong believer in the notion that a long-term care home is a place that seniors or others who need specialized care can thrive and have a quality life.
Erin Langiano is a recreational therapist who is passionate about using recreation as a therapeutic tool. She enjoys helping the residents reach their individual goals, improve their quality of life, and strive to be the best versions of themselves.