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Care Talk - The Assurance Home Care Show

Care Talk - The Assurance Home Care Show

By Assurance Home Care

Listen to co-owner Kris McGinn as she discusses a wide variety of relevant and interesting topics on senior health and home care. Get your questions answered!

At Assurance Home Care we are focused helping seniors stay in the home they love. That’s why we want to share all we know, with you, on our informative Care Talk weekly 1 hour radio show. You can listen in on Saturdays in Ottawa at 2pm on CFRA 580, or on Sundays in Toronto at 1pm on Zoomer Radio.
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Care Talk - The Assurance Home Care ShowMay 29, 2021

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Mindfulness and Sleep

Mindfulness and Sleep

On the latest episode: how mindfulness eases anxiety, what is "Frailty Syndrome", and six mistakes people make when trying to fall asleep.

Feb 19, 202241:28
MS and Aging

MS and Aging

This week's show talks about a big breakthrough for MS, Kris and Wendy find out how long to keep a mask, and 4 things you can do to live longer.

Feb 12, 202241:36
Romance and Aging

Romance and Aging

This week: How romance can add years to your life, and the results of large Canadian study on how COVID can affect the mobility of those 50+.

Feb 05, 202241:28
Elder Abuse and Memory

Elder Abuse and Memory

On this week's show, a first-hand account of elder abuse, the importance of Vitamin K, and keeping your memory sharp at any age.

Jan 15, 202241:40
Vision, Vitamin K, and Healthy Aging

Vision, Vitamin K, and Healthy Aging

Hear the latest about new eye drops that could replace your reading glasses, why you should take Vitamin K, and the UN decade of healthy aging.

Jan 08, 202239:00
Seniors and Cannabis

Seniors and Cannabis

Kris and Wendy talk about the benefits of being kind, seniors and cannabis, and a group of doctors hoping to make health care better for the environment.

Dec 11, 202142:01
Holiday Gifts for Aging Relatives

Holiday Gifts for Aging Relatives

This week is about downsizing to avoid dumping, Top 10 gifts for aging relatives and a new book on the need to improve elder care.

Dec 04, 202143:22
Four Foods to Help Your Memory

Four Foods to Help Your Memory

Find out more about four foods that help your memory, an increase in elder abuse, and exciting news about a potential Alzheimer's vaccine.

Nov 27, 202142:09
Future Trends in Healthcare

Future Trends in Healthcare

This episode features three future trends in healthcare, Ontario seniors and a budget request, and an interesting connection between sleep and heart disease.

Nov 20, 202141:13
Medication and Aging

Medication and Aging

This week's show is about self-medicating and the possible dangers, and care options - how to choose what's right for you and how Assurance can help.

Nov 06, 202141:44
Home Improvements and Technology

Home Improvements and Technology

Kris and Wendy talk about affordable home improvements, tech and aging, and the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia.

Oct 30, 202142:33
Kris and Wendy on Aging Well

Kris and Wendy on Aging Well

We have a new co-host: Wendy Daniels! Kris and Wendy cover the Mayo Clinic's "mind diet", the number one tripping hazard in the home and how Assurance can make your life easier.

Oct 16, 202142:52
Live-In Care, Elder Abuse, and Care Management

Live-In Care, Elder Abuse, and Care Management

In this episode, Kris covers live-in care, elder abuse, care management and a few listener questions to cap it all off.

Oct 09, 202143:40
Seasonal Changes

Seasonal Changes

Four more mini-shows in one! This time, we talk about seasonal changes, the grey market, challenging behaviours, and listener questions.

Oct 02, 202144:09
4 Mini-Shows in 1!

4 Mini-Shows in 1!

Four mini-shows in one! Kris breaks down caregiver types, what's new at Assurance, planning your future care, and more listener questions.

Sep 25, 202143:48
Listener Questions!

Listener Questions!

This week on Care Talk, Kris answers a new batch of listener questions!

Sep 04, 202143:23
Home Care Basics

Home Care Basics

Kris gets back to home care basics: how to choose a company, what to expect, and how Assurance Home Care can help.

Aug 28, 202144:13
Nutrition and Seniors

Nutrition and Seniors

You are what you eat! This show focuses on food and nutrition for seniors.

Jul 10, 202143:15
Managing Dementia

Managing Dementia

An episode dedicated to dementia: what it is, how it affects us, and how to manage.

Jul 03, 202142:49
Palliative Care

Palliative Care

Kris talks with Tamara Deines - Palliative Care Nurse Specialist at Assurance Home Care - about palliative care.

Jun 26, 202142:23
Beat the Heat!

Beat the Heat!

It’s finally summer! This week on Care Talk, Kris gives tips on how to beat the heat, and answers more listener questions.

Jun 19, 202143:22
Myths and Stereotypes

Myths and Stereotypes

June is Seniors Month, so Kris is helping to dispel common myths and stereotypes about seniors. 

Jun 12, 202144:02
Listener Questions!

Listener Questions!

Kris McGinn answers listener questions on this week's episode!

Jun 05, 202144:57
Making Your Home Accessible

Making Your Home Accessible

Kris Talks with Kyla Cullain from BuildABLE Canada - Canada's only nurse-managed accessibility contractor - about how to make your home more accessible and comfortable as you age in place.

May 29, 202142:57
Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Mobility

Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Mobility

Kris answers important questions regarding Alzheimer's Dementia, and Mobility. Plus, she answers your listener questions, too!

May 22, 202143:14
Aging Plans

Aging Plans

Do you have an aging plan? Kris talks about what it is, and how it can help you in your senior years.

May 15, 202143:29
Nutrition at Every Age with Thyme & Again

Nutrition at Every Age with Thyme & Again

Sheila Whyte from Thyme and Again is our special guest on this week’s episode of Care Talk! Learn all about the importance of nutrition as we age.

May 08, 202142:54
Reverse Mortgages with SJC Financial

Reverse Mortgages with SJC Financial

This week, Care Talk has a special guest: Steve Cleiri from SJC Financial. Join us as we ask him about reverse mortgages and how you can use them to stay in your own home longer.

May 01, 202143:32
Caregiver Burnout

Caregiver Burnout

This week, we talk about the sandwich generation, caregiver burnout, and what to do if your loved ones are reluctant to accept outside care.

Apr 24, 202144:16
Planning As You Age

Planning As You Age

In this episode of Care Talk, we get into planning as you age. What’s involved? What conversations should we have with our loved ones? And of course, more listener questions!

Apr 17, 202144:10
Mental Health

Mental Health

In this show, Kris talks about mental health, and what seniors and their loved ones can do to keep healthy in body and mind.

Apr 10, 202146:22
Listener Q&A with Kris McGinn

Listener Q&A with Kris McGinn

This week, it’s all about the listener. Join us for a show dedicated to answering your questions!

Apr 03, 202145:28
SPRING Forward

SPRING Forward

This week's episode is all about spring! How does the change in seasons impact seniors? Kris answers this question and more, plus shares suggestions on how to make the most of the season.

Mar 20, 202143:03
Planning for Care

Planning for Care

This week, Care Talk is focusing on your aging plan – do you or your loved ones have a plan in place for your senior years? What sort of things should we consider as we age, and how do we plan for our future?

Mar 13, 202143:58
Home Care 102 - The Misconceptions

Home Care 102 - The Misconceptions

In this episode, Kris continues a crash course in Home Care and what it's all about, this time addressing common misconceptions. Listen now to learn more.

Mar 06, 202143:43
Home Care 101

Home Care 101

In this episode, Kris delivers a crash-course on Home Care 101. What does home-care really entail? Why is it necessary? Listen now to learn more.

Feb 20, 202143:17
Aging and Nutrition

Aging and Nutrition

In this episode, Kris shares her expertise as a holistic nutritionist. She touches on the ways that nutrition impacts health and well-being, and how to maximize nutrition at any age.

Feb 13, 202142:21
Understanding Dementia

Understanding Dementia

In this episode, Kris sparks conversation during Alzheimer's Awareness Month about dementia, its rising cases, the precursor signs, how to provide care and long-term support, and answers questions from listeners.

Jan 24, 202142:12
Living Day by Day with the Unknown

Living Day by Day with the Unknown

In this episode, Kris and special guest Stephen are discussing how Assurance started, what is the philosophy behind it, how COVID changed the landscape, and as always answer the public's questions.

Jan 03, 202142:07
How to Stay Safe this Holiday Season

How to Stay Safe this Holiday Season

In this episode, Kris talks about COVID fatigue, how to cope during the holidays, how technology can be used to connect and deliver services, and answers questions from listeners.

Dec 20, 202041:11
Adapting Senior Care During COVID-19

Adapting Senior Care During COVID-19

In this episode, Kris is touches on how COVID-19 affected the in-home care industry, the best practices that were implemented, how Assurance is adapting as the pandemic continues, and answers questions from listeners.

Dec 13, 202041:08
How Is In-Home Caregiving Beneficial?

How Is In-Home Caregiving Beneficial?

In this episode, Kris addresses what care management is, why catered care is important, Assurance Home Care's background, and its philosophy.

Dec 06, 202040:23