On the latest episode: how mindfulness eases anxiety, what is "Frailty Syndrome", and six mistakes people make when trying to fall asleep.
Feb 19, 2022•41 min
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, 2022•42 min
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, 2022•41 min
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, 2022•42 min
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, 2022•39 min
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, 2021•42 min
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, 2021•43 min
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, 2021•42 min
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, 2021•41 min
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, 2021•42 min
Kris and Wendy talk about affordable home improvements, tech and aging, and the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia.
Oct 30, 2021•43 min
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, 2021•43 min
In this episode, Kris covers live-in care, elder abuse, care management and a few listener questions to cap it all off.
Oct 09, 2021•44 min
Four more mini-shows in one! This time, we talk about seasonal changes, the grey market, challenging behaviours, and listener questions.
Oct 02, 2021•44 min
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, 2021•44 min
This week on Care Talk, Kris answers a new batch of listener questions!
Sep 04, 2021•43 min
Kris gets back to home care basics: how to choose a company, what to expect, and how Assurance Home Care can help.
Aug 28, 2021•44 min
You are what you eat! This show focuses on food and nutrition for seniors.
Jul 10, 2021•43 min
An episode dedicated to dementia: what it is, how it affects us, and how to manage.
Jul 03, 2021•43 min
Kris talks with Tamara Deines - Palliative Care Nurse Specialist at Assurance Home Care - about palliative care.
Jun 26, 2021•42 min
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, 2021•43 min
June is Seniors Month, so Kris is helping to dispel common myths and stereotypes about seniors.
Jun 12, 2021•44 min
Kris McGinn answers listener questions on this week's episode!
Jun 05, 2021•45 min
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, 2021•43 min
Kris answers important questions regarding Alzheimer's Dementia, and Mobility. Plus, she answers your listener questions, too!
May 22, 2021•43 min
Do you have an aging plan? Kris talks about what it is, and how it can help you in your senior years.
May 15, 2021•43 min
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, 2021•43 min
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, 2021•44 min
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, 2021•44 min
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, 2021•44 min
