Zoomer Week In Review

It’s a huge problem for families – to make sure that elder loved ones take their medications. Libby talks with Victor Lesau about his new invention that makes monitoring easy. And – “Muhi – Generally Temporary” is the story of a Palestinian boy with a life threatening illness, who has lived in an Israeli hospital since he was a baby. Libby talks with director Rina Castelnuovo about this HotDocs feature.

CARP – a new vision of aging – is expanding to open an office in British Columbia to better serve Western Canada. CARP VP of Advocacy Wanda Morris will be going west to head up this new office, and she joins Libby to talk about it. And – What is the senior boomerang generation? Libby talks with author, and VP of ZoomerLive and Zoomer U, David Cravit, to learn more.

This week marked National Caregiver Day, and the honours were handed out in Toronto this week. Libby speaks to one of the winners, Karen Gillespie, who has a remarkable story. And – Just in time for Easter, a new documentary offers a completely different theory about Jesus’ last days. Libby is joined by filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici to learn all about it.

This year is 100th Anniversary of the battle at Vimy Ridge. Libby talks with Christopher Sweeney, the President of the Vimy Ridge Foundation, about what it was, and why it was such an important event in Canadian history. And – The Ontario government is taking steps to protect your savings from unscrupulous advisors and it’s the result of a CARP initiative. Libby is joined by CARP’s VP of Advocacy Wanda Morris to talk about it.

Bob Komsic fills in for Libby Znaimer. Could hockey save the health care system? Bob talks to the former head of orthopedic surgery at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, Dr. Steven Pinney, about his new book How Hockey Can Save Health Care to find out more. And – The entertainment world mourned the loss of legendary guitarist Chuck Berry. Bob talks about it with Zoomer Radio’s own legendary musician Robbie Lane.

Bob Komsic fills in for Libby Znaimer. Did you know that March is Pharmacist Awareness Month? Bob talks to Sean Simpson, Chair of the Board of Directors at the Ontario Pharmacists Association to find out all the details. And – No one likes to clean their home, but is there a quicker, more efficient way to do it? Bob talks with author Melissa Maker about her new book CLEAN MY SPACE: The Secret to Cleaning Better, Faster – And Loving Your Home Every Day.

Bob Komsic fills in for Libby Znaimer. It’s that time again. Spring ahead! But what effect does Daylight Savings Time have on your sleep? Bob talks with lifestyle expert Jennifer Pike to find out. And – Does Canada have its own food identity, or national dish? Is it poutine? Beaver tails? Or maybe Nanaimo bars? Author and BC professor Lenore Newman set out across the country to answer that very question. She joins Bob to talk about it.

March is colon cancer awreness month, and while more and more Zoomers are beating the disease there’s been an un3explained increase in the number of young people who get it. Libby talks to Dr. Shady Ashamalla to learn more. And – A critically acclaimed filmmaker who investigates the distant past is getting the prestigious Gordon Sinclair Award for Broadcast Journalism. Libby speaks with Simcha Jacobovic about his work.

The Oscars have come and gone, and there’s one group you won’t have seen much: older actors. Libby talks to study authors, Dr. Katherine Pieper and researcher Mark Choueiti, who say this year’s Academy Awards should be dubbed “Oscars So Young”. And – Have you noticed that you get less sleep now than you did when you were younger? If you think it’s just a normal part of the ageing process, think again! Libby talks to sleep doctor, Dr. Ariel Green from Johns Hopkins University to find out more.

Remember the hit TV show “The Golden Girls?” about 4 older women sharing a home and all that goes with it. That model has migrated from the small screen to real life for a group of women in Port Perry. Libby talks with one of the house co-owners, Martha Casson, about how it all works. And – Dating in your 50’s or 60’s may seem like a daunting idea, but there is help if you’re thinking of getting out there again. Libby talks to Lisa Copeland – Dating Coach and author of The Winning Dating Formula For Women over 50.

Helping Zoomers stay in the workforce beyond the age of 65 would give the economy a big boost, but how do we do that without raising the retirement age for everyone? Libby talks with Dominic Barton, the chair of the government’s advisory council on economic growth. And, in time to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, the MacDonald-Laurier institute is enlisting the help of some prominent Canadians to take a look back at five key political figures from around the time of our confederation. Libby speaks with historian Alastair Gillespie.

An 86 year old man was savagely beaten by another resident at his long term care home in Dundas this week. What happened, and could it have been prevented? Libby spoke with the man’s daughter Tammy Carbino to find out the details. And – Libby speaks with author Emily Esfanhi Smith, about her new book, The Power of Meaning, that promises to bring more satisfaction to your life.

Mary Tyler Moore and her eponymous show helped millions of working women find their voice. We celebrate the life and career of Mary Tyler Moore, with Zoomer Magazine’s Mike Crisolago who joins Libby in studio. And – As we look forward to the Toronto Auto Show, Phil Edmonston, author of the book Lemon-Aid, weighs in on the car industry and what Zoomers should look for this year!

As Canadians we’re all proud of the Universal Health Care we receive, but we also love to hate it. Is there an easy fix? Physician and author Dr. Danielle Martin has six big ideas to do just that. She joins Libby to talk about it. And – Do you help your adult children and grandchildren financially? And is that hurting your own prospects for retirement? A new study suggests that for most zoomers, the answer is yes. Zoomer Media’s David Cravit, author of The New Old and Beyond Age Rage, joins Libby in studio to discuss the topic.

Have you ever needed a tool for a one time job? Or are you hosting an event, but don’t really want to have to buy all the stuff you need? There is a new way of sharing and it works like a library. Libby talks to Ryan Dyment, one of the co-founders of The Sharing Depot. And – January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and while it can be a devastating diagnosis for the individual, we often forget about the loved ones who have to take care of them. Occupational therapist Nira Rittenberg from Baycrest joins Libby to talk about it.

‘Tis the season for giving up things that are bad for us, and the author of a new book, The Case Against Sugar, says sugar should be at the top of the list. Gary Taubes joins Libby to make his case against sugar. And… A new study published in The Lancet from Public Health Ontario and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences shows that where you live can affect your risk of dementia if you live close to high traffic areas. One of the lead authors, Dr. Ray Copes, joins Libby to explain.

Dave Woodard fills in for Libby Znaimer. It’s been a banner year for CARP, and for the organization’s COO and VP Advocacy Wanda Morris. She joins Dave to talk about her first year on the job. And – In the world of music, we’ve lost a lot of legendary zoomers in 2016. Toronto Sun music columnist Jane Stevenson joins Dave to reflect on who we’ve lost.

It’s beginning to look a lot like…the holidays? The season? Why are so many people reluctant to use the word Christmas? Libby is joined by Rebel TV’s David Menzies to talk about this seasonal political correctness. And – We hear them on Zoomer Radio all the time. Christmas songs – we’re playing them 24/7 right now. But did you know that many of these Christmas tunes were written by Jewish composers? Libby talks to Toronto based pianist and music lecturer, Jordan Klapman, to find out more.

Air Miles has backed off its plan to have old rewards points expire after five years. This came just before legislation which would make that practise illegal became law. Libby talks with East York MPP Arthur Potts who brought in the bill. And – It’s that time of year when people are thinking about loved ones and being together for the holidays. Sometimes, family functions inevitably lead to family feuds. Libby speaks to relationship expert, Sara Dimerman, to get tips on how to get through this time of year.

Ontario grandparents may finally get legal rights to see their grandchildren! It’s the 7th time this type of legislation has been on the table and it is about to receive third reading at Queen’s Park – Libby speaks with Wanda Davies, one of the alienated grandparents who helped get the bill through the legislature. And – As the calendar turns over to December, we turn our thoughts to the holidays, which can be a challenge for caregivers. Libby is joined by Nira Rittenberg, an Occupational Therapist at Baycrest Health Sciences to talk about some strategies and how to avoid the pitfalls.