Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower Seniors

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  • Welcome to the Aging Vibrantly podcast, where we amplify the voices of seniors who impart their expertise and wisdom, to enhance our understanding of aging issues and ways of living a safe and fulfilling life with respect and dignity. Join Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, and our special guests as they share insights about seniors’ rights, ageism, frauds and scams, powers of attorney, mental health and wellness, intergenerational connections, and dispel myths about aging. Each episode features an older adult who will impart their expertise and wisdom, to enhance our understanding of aging and living a full, safe and fulfilling life with respect and dignity. This podcast is produced and edited by Todd Miller of The Podcast Experts with the support of Lisa Widdifield, project coordinator. Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Visit us at www.eapon.ca to learn more about prevention and how to support older adults who may be experiencing abuse.
    2024
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  • Putting a Stop to Frauds and Scams Targeting Seniors

    Putting a Stop to Frauds and Scams Targeting Seniors
    Feb 27 2025
    In this final episode of Season 1 of Aging Vibrantly, we are putting a stop to frauds and scams targeting seniors. Our host Raeann Rideout and co-host Mary Ennis, speak with Stephanie Senecal, the Senior Support Unit Coordinator from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, along with Karen Deredin and Bonnie Bednarik, who are senior volunteers at the CAFC, who share their wealth of information and their lived experience to help us gain a better understanding of how frauds happen and actions to take to prevent frauds and scams. Every year, people of all ages fall victim to fraud. Data from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre shows that Canadians lost a staggering $638 million to fraud in 2024. Although scams can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time, we know that older people are being targeted more than others. According to the Government of Canada, fraud is the number one crime against older Canadians. This episode focuses on increasing awareness of current scams, emergency scams and romance/friendship scams to provide tips on how to recognize the signs to protect against falling prey to scammers. During this episode you will learn: The role of the Canadian Anti-Fraud CentreHow CAFC senior volunteers support victims of frauds.Statistics on the number of victims and financial loss to frauds and scams.Why older adults are targetedHow the Emergency Scam and Romance/Friendship Scams operate and target seniors as well as tactics used by fraudsters.A “scamming the scammer” experience which leads to an arrest of a scammer.Red Flags to recognize scams.Tips to protect against frauds and scams.Actions the CAFC is undertaking to dismantle fraudsters.How to report scams and frauds to the CAFC. ______________________________ Let us know if you enjoyed the podcast!! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Podcast_Listeners **Don't Forget to Rate our Show** ______________________________ Reference Websites: Canadian Anti- Fraud Centre (CAFC) https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm Canadian Bankers Association https://cba.ca/for-canadians/scam-prevention Competition Bureau of Canada https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/fraud-and-scams Equifax https://www.equifax.ca/business/fraud-prevention Scams and fraud - Government of Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/fraud-scams.html Resources: Little Black Book of Scams https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/little-black-book-scams CAFC Protect Yourself Information https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/protect-protegez-eng.htm EAPO: Frauds and Scams Protect Each Other https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#fraudsandscams EAPO Protect Yourself: (In 6 languages) https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#1710950743845-d8dca94d-d796 EAPO Cyber Security for Seniors https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#Cyber-Security-Tips-for-seniors EAPO On-line Dating and Romance Scams https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#romance-scam-tips4seniors EAPO Gift Card Scams https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#Gift_Card_Scams Article on Bonnie’s emergency fraud experience https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/windsor-senior-helps-police-foil-grandparent-scam ______________________________ About our Guests Stephanie Senecal Stephanie is an OPP civilian member and the Senior Support Unit Coordinator at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). She manages a team of senior volunteers who do call backs to senior victims of fraud, who input fraud data and who also do fraud prevention presentations to the public. Stephanie also presents on a regular basis and assists law enforcement with their senior victims of fraud. Bonnie Bednarik has been a volunteer with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre since June 2023. Having had a close call with being the victim of a scam herself in a “scamming the scammer” experience, she was recruited by the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre. She is a grandmother and is passionate about doing her part to help other vulnerable victims. Karen Deredin currently volunteers with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and the North Bay Regional Health Centre. She has over 40 years experience working in various administrative/ accounting roles at various organizations, including Inco (now Vale), Optimum Insurance and Nipissing University. ____________________________ CREDITS: This podcast is Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield Co-Host: Mary Ennis, Member of Aging Vibrantly Podcast Advisory Committee, Stay Connected : Don't forget, the best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe, like, share, rate and leave us a review Don't forget to also check out other episodes on our Youtube channel or wherever you listen to your podcast. Be sure to check our website eapon.ca to learn more resources on abuse prevention and protecting the rights and dignity of older adults. Disclaimer:This content is for informational ...
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  • Bridging the Gap : Building Generational Connections

    Bridging the Gap : Building Generational Connections
    Feb 14 2025
    In this episode, Bridging the Gap : Building Generational Connections we explore intergenerational programs that promote understanding and mutual respect among generations, contribute to age friendly communities and have proven to work in addressing ageism. In fact, intergenerational programs are valued and celebrated across Canada and internationally with events held on Intergenerational Day in Canada each year on June 1 and during Global Intergenerational Week which is recognized this year from April 24 - 30, 2025. Join us to listen to our senior expert on intergenerational learning, Sharon Mackenzie, an educator by profession and an advocate of intergenerational connections who shares her many experiences, including the creation of the Meadow School Project, as well as her research and knowledge and informs us why intergenerational connections benefit both youth and seniors. In this episode you will learn : How Sharon grew up with and fostered older adult mentors throughout her life and as a teacher. The initiation of the Meadow School Project, where she moved her classroom into a senior care home for 2 monthsThe benefits of Intergenerational (IG) programs, including combatting isolation and improving senior’s health. New opportunities for IG programs in educational settings to learn about computers, language, share history and traditions. The importance of IG work in creating Age-friendly Communities.Key messages of inspiration, such as “Make community a verb not a noun”, “Aging is the one thing we all have in common” and “doing for doesn't always work, so doing with is better”. Intergenerational Day, how it was formed and it celebrated June 1 Global Intergenerational Week (April 24 - 30) activities across the world. ______________________________ Let us know if you enjoyed the podcast!! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Podcast_Listeners **Don't Forget to Rate our Show** ______________________________ Episode Resources: Websites: i2i Intergenerational Society of Canada https://intergenerational.ca/ Generations Working Together https://generationsworkingtogether.org GenerationsCo Global Intergenerational Week IG Day June 1st https://intergenerational.ca/ig-day/ Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO) https://eapon.ca/ EAPO: Intergenerational Resources https://eapon.ca/?s=intergenerational Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse www.cnpea.ca How ECU Students and Local Seniors are Building Generational Connections through Photography - Emily Carr University (ECU)https://www.ecuad.ca/news/2024/students-seniors-building-generational-connections-through-photography Report and Documents Battling social isolation with the power of intergenerational storytelling. Hospital News, March 14, 2020https://hospitalnews.com/battling-social-isolation-with-the-power-of-intergenerational-storytelling/ IG storytelling: BC Brain Wellness - Education https://www.bcbrainwellness.ca/education WHO Report Connecting generations: planning and implementing interventions for intergenerational contact WHO: Age-Friendly World report https://extranet.who.int/agefriendlyworld/afp/intergenerational-project/ WHO: National Programmes for Age-Friendly Cities Guide https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240068698 University New Brunswick: IG Action Plan https://www.unb.ca/nbirdt/mektu/healthy-seniors-pilot-projects/intergenerational-ig-action-plan.html ______________________________ About Sharon Mackenzie Sharon is truly a leader in building connections between generations. She is an Intergenerational Consultant, Writer, Researcher and the Executive Director of i2i Intergenerational Society that she founded in 2008 with the purpose of bringing youth and older adults together across Canada. She was an educator for thirty plus years, from Kindergarten to University, and is dedicated to creating intergenerational learning opportunities within the community. Sharon is a senior herself and has always looked to older adults for support and friendship in her personal life and work. That led her, almost 25 years ago, to initiate The Meadows School Project, a world-renowned compendium of intergenerational immersion research. Learn More ____________________________ CREDITS: This podcast is Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield Co-Host: Sherry Baker, Member of Aging Vibrantly Podcast Advisory Committee, Stay Connected : Don't forget, the best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe, like, share, rate and leave us a review Don't forget to also check out other episodes on our Youtube channel or wherever you listen to your podcast. Be sure to check our website eapon.ca to learn more resources on abuse prevention and protecting the rights and dignity of older adults. Disclaimer:This content is for informational ...
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  • Inspirations for Lifelong Learning

    Inspirations for Lifelong Learning
    Feb 14 2025
    In this episode, our guest Olive Bryanton, is the epitome of the life-long learner. Motivated to learn with her unending curiosity and desire to advocate and improve the lives of older adults, we learn about her journey to going back to PEI University to complete her Phd. Floursishing from her research, peer mentoring endevours and organizational connections, led Olive to her current advocacy work in community and government, leadership roles on needs older women in rural areas and role model for other later life learners. In this episode you will learn : How Olive defines life long learning and how her journey in education later life evolved and her accomplishments. Olive’s research about older women living in rural communities of PEI and her findings. About the CBC Gem documentary, “Never too Old”, that was made about Olive's journey. How her educational successes have opened doors to becoming an advocate, leader on issues of rural older women, partner on governmental projects and more! The opportunities and tools to empower older adults to participate in education later in life, including computer/technical skills, auditing and mentoring. The connection between intergenerational learning and awareness opportunities and reducing elder abuse. How older adults can reduce isolation through educational opportunities. Until next time - Stay Vibrant! ______________________________ Let us know if you enjoyed the podcast!! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Podcast_Listeners **Don't Forget to Rate our Show** ______________________________ Websites: Academy for Lifelong Learning Toronto https://allto.ca/introducing-the-academy-for-lifelong-learning-toronto/ Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse www.cnpea.ca Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario www.eapon.ca Later Life Learning Toronto https://llltoronto.org/ Episode Resources: CBC GEM: Never too Old https://www.cbc.ca/cbcdocspov/episodes/never-too-old What you need to know on lifelong learning February 2025 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) https://www.unesco.org/en/lifelong-learning/need-know Strategy 2024 -2026; Leading lifelong learning for a healthier worldWorld Health Organization: (WHO) https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/the-who-academy-strategy-2024--2026 ______________________________ About Olive Bryanton: Olive is an educator and passionate advocate for older adults. As a lifelong learner Olive received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology 1984, a master degree in education in 2009 and in 2019, at the age of 81, she defended her PhD in philosophy in education all from the University of Prince Edward Island. She has received an Honorary Degree from the University of Prince Edward Island for her advocacy work with older adults and lifelong learning. She was instrumental in the establishment of University of Prince Edward Island’s Mature and Part-time University Students Association; the Seniors Active Living Centre; the Seniors College of Prince Edward Island; and PEI’s Seniors' Safety Program. She was awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for her contributions to seniors provincially and federally and was appointed by the PEI Minister of Health to serve as an executive advisor for the development of their Seniors Health and Wellness Strategy for Prince Edward Island. CREDITS: This podcast is Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield Co-Host: Sherry Baker, a member of our Podcast Senior Advisory Committee. ______________________________ Stay Connected : Don't forget, the best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe, like, share, rate and leave us a review Don't forget to also check out other episodes on our Youtube channel or wherever you listen to your podcast. Be sure to check our website eapon.ca to learn more resources on abuse prevention and protecting the rights and dignity of older adults. Disclaimer:This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as constituting or implying endorsement by EAPO of any entity, product, service or organization mentioned, referenced, or linked.
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