Zoomer Week In Review

Libby is joined by acclaimed British historian Niall Ferguson to talk about why he thinks the dominance Western civilization is rapidly coming to an end, as well as his thoughts on the coming battle between generations. Do you know enough about what you have to do to keep your brain healthy as you age? Dr. William Reichman and Anthony Melman from Baycrest will give you some tips on staying sharp and talk about a partnership with ZoomerMedia. And Mary-Eileen Williams, a zoomer job counselor, will tell you why the holiday season is actually the perfect time to get out there and look for work!

On this edition, Libby Znaimer talks to specialists about recent breast cancer screening guidelines, Zoomer Magazine' vivian vassos gives tips for snowbirds and Tony Bennett talks about his new album.

On this Edition of The Zoomer Week in Review:This Monday marked 100 years since Austria-Hungary officially declared war on Serbia, putting the first world war in motion. It was one of the largest and bloodiest military conflicts in human history. Libby is joined by historian Margaret Macmillan to examine the unique series of events that lead up the war, and how it impacted the countries involved.And, this week Toronto's Ursula May celebrated a very joyous anniversary - 50 years of being cancer free. The 90 year old may just be the longest breast cancer survivor to be treated at Princess Margaret Hospital. We'll talk to Ursula what it was like to be diagnosed with Cancer at a time when the disease was still largely a mystery to the medical community - and how far treatments options have come since then!

On this Edition of The Zoomer Week in Review:It was a horrific tragedy that will concern anyone who has a loved one suffering from dementia. 82 year old Chandrowtie Basdeo was killed in a hit and run as she was wandering across highway 400 in the middle of the night. Anna Grinburg from Toronto's Baycrest wants family members to know they can prevent these type of events with a few key strategies. She'll share them with us today.Plus, for years he duped his government, his colleagues and his best friend.  Superspy Kim Philby is the subject of Ben MacIntyres new book €œA Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal€.