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Alzheimer’s, Violence, and the Guilt Caregivers Carry — with the Hon. Lisa Raitt

Most people avoid thinking about Alzheimer’s until it touches their own lives. Hon. Lisa Raitt once felt that fear herself. But when her husband, Bruce Wood, was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s at 56, she was forced to confront the disease, gaps in Canada’s dementia care system, and realitie…

When Is It Time for a Senior to Stop Driving? — with geriatrician Dr. Amina Jabbar

For many people, driving represents far more than getting from one place to another. It means independence, freedom, adulthood, and connection. That is why the moment an older adult can no longer safely get behind the wheel can be one of the most painful transitions a family faces. Returning guest …

The Wealthy Barber on What It Really Takes to Retire Well — with David Chilton

What does it take to build a secure and fulfilling retirement? After decades of helping Canadians prepare for the future, The Wealthy Barber author David Chilton is now entering retirement and considering what makes those years work. David joins Teri Hart for a conversation about retirement, aging …

A New Plan to Support Dementia Caregivers Before Crisis — with Brainwell Institute CEO Dr. Saskia Sivananthan

What if families had a clear path through dementia care from diagnosis? In this episode of The Hart of It All, Teri Hart speaks with Dr. Saskia Sivananthan, CEO of the Brainwell Institute, about the Ontario Dementia Task Force and its goal to transform care across the province. Dr. Sivananthan expl…

When Being a Good Caregiver Means Letting Go — with multi JUNO Nominee Shawnee Kish

What happens when being the caregiver your loved one needs means accepting that you cannot do it all yourself? In this episode of The Hart of It All, Teri Hart speaks with four-time JUNO Award nominee Shawnee Kish about becoming a caregiver to her mom, Lynn, after a catastrophic brainstem stroke ch…

When Your Abuser Needs You to Become Their Caregiver — with Psychotherapist Stephanie Muskat

Caregiving is complicated. Caring for someone who has hurt you can be even more so. How do you protect yourself while caring for someone who caused you harm? For people caring for a parent, family member or other care recipient with whom they have a complicated or painful history, the emotional wei…

63. Legal Is Not the Department of 'No' with Jess Carroll

Jessica Carroll spent eight years as a litigator before a stint inside her husband's business changed how she saw the profession entirely. In this episode she talks with Mel about the winding path from courtroom advocacy to building The Brisbane Lawyer brand, moving in-house, and eventually running…

Love, Laughter and a Knee Replacement — with Colin Mochrie & Debra McGrath

Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath have spent their lives finding the funny in just about everything. But a knee replacement and a new caregiver/care receiver dynamic? That's a whole new kind of improv. In the Season 2 premiere of The Hart of It All, Teri Hart sits down with beloved Canadian comedians…

How to Advocate for a Loved One — with Social Worker Cindy Brcko

When you're caring for someone you love, how do you make sure their needs are being heard? And how do you speak up for them when navigating a healthcare system that can feel impossible to navigate? In this episode of The Hart of It All, Teri Hart sits down with social worker Cindy Brcko to explore …

How Do You Work AND Care for a Loved One? — with CCCE's Christa Haanstra

You've got a work meeting at 10, Mom's doctor's appointment at 11, prescriptions to pick up, meals to prepare, medications to organize and a mountain of laundry waiting at home. Oh, and at some point, you should probably find time to take a shower. Sound familiar? For millions of Canadians, balanci…