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Let"s Chat About Aging In Your Community

Welcome to "CHAT About Aging In Your Community" the podcast where we dive deep into the world of aging with dignity and choice right in your community. Join us at CHATS, where our mission is not just a statement, but a commitment to advocating for and delivering top-tier, person-centered home and community services.In each episode, we"ll explore the myriad facets of aging, from navigating healthcare options to fostering meaningful connections within your community. Through insightful interviews,

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33:02

Laura Tamblyn Watts

Let"s Chat About Aging In Your Community ·

2025/10/16

Laura Tamblyn Watts is the CEO of CanAge, Canada’s national seniors’ advocacy organization joins the CHATS Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:08

Chief Fire Prevention Officer Ryan Schell

Let"s Chat About Aging In Your Community ·

2025/07/22

Chief Fire Prevention Officer Ryan Schell joins the CHATS podcast to discuss fire safety and prevention for seniors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:47

Sue Lantz

Let"s Chat About Aging In Your Community ·

2025/05/17

Sue is a trusted policy strategist, educator and advocate, within the field of healthy aging and caregiving. Sue's extensive healthcare, housing, and community care background includes policy planning and innovative change implementation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:54

Patricia Spindel

Let"s Chat About Aging In Your Community ·

2025/05/17

Dr. Patricia Spindel has worked with youth and engaged in systemic advocacy for people with developmental disabilities and their families and older adults for over forty years. She taught at both the University of Guelph-Humber and the Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, where she also coordinated the Social Services Worker Program and was an Associate Dean of Health Sciences. She is a former President of Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities, co-founder

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39:22

Majid Jowhari MP Richmond Hill South

Let"s Chat About Aging In Your Community ·

2025/05/17

CHATS welcomes Richmond Hill South, Majid Jowhari. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:22

University of Toronto’s Aging and Health Course’s...

Let"s Chat About Aging In Your Community ·

2025/01/30

This week on the podcast, CEO Christina Bisanz speaks to Dr. Raza Mirza, Florene Shruber, Alexis Hart, and Jessica Hsieh, who are all key contributors to University of Toronto’s Aging and Health Course’s intergenerational classroom in partnership with Christie Gardens Retirement Residence. This innovative and experiential learning experience brings two generations together to study aging from different perspectives, bringing learning to a new level and redefining what makes a “classroom”. Described

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Michael Braithwaite from Blue Door

Let"s Chat About Aging In Your Community ·

2025/01/29

In this episode of the podcast, CHATS CEO Christina Bisanz talks to Michael Braithwaite from Blue Door. Over 80,000 people are facing homelessness across our province, and this number could amount to 300,000 within the next ten years if support and plans are not put into place to address the need for affordable community housing. Social interaction in the community is important for seniors as well as everyone. By organizations joining to work together, we can put the York Region Homeless Strategy to

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32:27

Amy Coupal from the Ontario Caregiver Organization

Let"s Chat About Aging In Your Community ·

2024/11/28

In this episode, CEO Christina Bisanz and CEO Amy Coupal from the Ontario Caregiver Organization discuss thejourney of caregiving, how to connect caregivers with support, the importance of caregivers having a voice in the health care system, a National Caregiving Strategy, and resources available for caregivers.Amy Coupal is a leader with over 20 years experience in the not-for-profit sector, Amy is passionate about mobilizing change through knowledge exchange and building collaborative initiatives

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30:10

CEO of Alzheimer’s Society York Region Kari...

Let"s Chat About Aging In Your Community ·

2024/10/17

In this episode,CHATS CEOChristinaBisanzandAlzheimer’s York Region Society CEOKariQuinn-Humphreydiscusscaregiving in dementia patients, the stigma behind dementia, the Alzheimer’s Society First Link Program, what a dementia friendly community is,”Bill 121,Improving Dementia Care in Ontario Act, 2024”,as well as aging in place andsenior’scare. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Acting Commissioner, Community and Health Services at...

Let"s Chat About Aging In Your Community ·

2024/09/20

CHATS CEO Christina Bisanz speaks to Lisa Gonsalves, who is the Acting Commissioner, Community and Health Services at the Municipality of York Region. Lisa has been with York Region for over 23 years in different roles. She served as the General Manager for the Paramedic and Senior Services, as well as Director of Strategies and Partnerships. Lisa Gonsalves currently serves as the Board Chair for the United Way of Greater Toronto and has a long list of accolades in her roles. Learn about the York

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38:19

MP of Newmarket-Aurora Ton Van Bynen

Let"s Chat About Aging In Your Community ·

2024/09/20

CHATS CEO Christina Bisanz welcomes MP of Newmarket-Aurora Ton Van Bynen, he has been in the role since 2019. Tony Van Bynen was the Mayor of Newmarket for several years, and he sits on many committees such as the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, and the Standing Committee on Industrial and Technology,Listen to the podcast to learn more about the NORCs model and innovations, housing for seniors aging in place, social

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30:44

Mary Bayliss

Let"s Chat About Aging In Your Community ·

2024/06/13

Mary Bayliss is the Chair of the Board of Directors for CHATS - Community & Home Assistance to Seniors, a non-profit organization providing a wide range of community support services to help seniors live at home safely, affordably, and with dignity.With a diverse background in healthcare governance and senior leadership roles, Mary brings extensive experience to her position at CHATS. She has served on numerous boards and advisory councils, including the Ontario Long Term Care Association,

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Welcome To CHAT About Aging In Your Community

Let"s Chat About Aging In Your Community ·

2024/04/13

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Aging Gracefully," the podcast that champions aging with dignity and choice right in your community. In this episode, we embark on a journey of exploration into the ever-changing landscape of aging.Join us as we delve into the topic of navigating transitions in aging, from retirement to shifting healthcare needs and beyond. Through heartfelt interviews with individuals who have traversed these transitions firsthand, we uncover valuable insights and practical

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