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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging populationAuthor: Ontario Long Term Care Association
By 2040, the population over 80 will more than double, but our perceptions of aging and plans for seniors care innovation have not kept pace. Lets change the conversation. Coming of Age features host Donna Duncan, CEO of the Ontario Long Term Care Association, in lively discussions with national and international experts on ageism and how to reimagine seniors care. Language: en Genres: Government, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Veterans, Values and Visibility
Episode 3
Monday, 10 November, 2025
Canada’s service members are individuals who have served our country with courage and commitment - yet as they age, many find themselves navigating a fragmented care system that doesn’t fully reflect the values they upheld in uniform. This episode of Coming of Age brings together experts from Medicine and Military to discuss what it means to truly care for the veterans of today - and tomorrow.Joining host Donna Duncan for this conversation are: Major (Ret’d) Paul Hook, Managing Director of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health ResearchProfessor David Pedlar, Senior Scientist at the University of Ottawa Institute for Mental Health Research at The RoyalDr. Samir Sinha, Geriatrician, Director of Health Policy Research at the National Institute on Ageing and a leading voice in the provision of geriatric and long-term careTogether, they explore the evolving identity of Canadian veterans - from World War II to Afghanistan - and the urgent need to modernize how we define service, deliver care, and uphold our social contract. Referenced in this episode: “Coming of Age and Its Related Complexities Among Canada’s Veterans” – a report by the National Institute on Ageing, lead author Dr. Madison BrydgesThis episode was generously sponsored by our Sector Champion, Arjo.Resources:Veterans Affairs CanadaThe Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s largest Veteran support and community service organization. Click here to find your local branch.Veterans Wellness Alliance Ontario is driven by the mission to enhance the quality of life for veterans through comprehensive wellness services and advocacy.The Veterans Transition Network delivers mental health services specifically for Veterans from coast to coast.True Patriot Love is Canada’s foundation for the military community, supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, and their families through grants, research, and advocacy to improve well-being, inspire recovery, strengthen families, and foster community connection.Wounded Warriors Canada specializes in providing culturally informed services that utilize a combination of education, counselling, and training approaches to support resiliency and recovery from post-trauma injuries.The Veteran Farm Project gives all Veterans the experience of nature through horticulture programs. The incredible by-product of the staff and volunteers' hard work is all the fresh produce grown.
