The Elder Abuse Audio Drama and Talk - Ye Canna Throw Yer Granny Off A Bus! - the podcast

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Fred, a man with a dark secret, meets his old friend Doris at a seniors’ residence — a chance encounter that changes their lives forever. Doris, an elder in age but a youngster in heart, is always guiding people to find their security and happiness. However, today's problems seem insurmountable, like abuse and neglect. Especially during the pandemic. Where can help be found? “Granny” weaves their story with humour, music and expert interviews to take you on a journey of how to identify and intervene in elder abuse. For individual adult and community group listeners. Limited series, with new episodes on Sunday mornings. A production of Sheatre. Launch date: Sunday, August 30, 2020.

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Episode Five: Financial Abuse, Social Determinants of Health, Benefits of Technology - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse.

Sep 27 2020 31 mins  
A bonus episode!The face of calm, technology, power of attorney and identity theft, housing and food security, finding balance -- these are some of the themes discussed by experts in elder care and abuse during Covid-19. Resource people are: Kim Stewart (BDO Canada), Tanya Coulter (M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre), Jackie Ralph (CMHA Grey Bruce), Rev. Thérèse Samuel (G

Episode Four: Mental Health, Caregiver Stress, and the Role of Neighbours, Friends and Family - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse.

Sep 19 2020 26 mins  
Wondering what to do and where to turn if you see troubling behavior or signs of abuse? Are you feeling burned out as a caregiver? It may feel uncomfortable to take action. Resource people address those questions and offer guidance: Tanya Coulter (M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre), Jackie Ralph (CMHA Grey Bruce), Jason Cranny (Owen Sound Police Service), Pam McDermid (Gre

Episode Three: Financial Abuse and The Fear Pandemic - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse

Sep 13 2020 37 mins  
Can Fred help? Things are falling apart as Doris searches for a way to calm Fred’s storm-clouds while she organizes a big variety show concert for the residents. A newer resident suffers when she can’t get to church. Can they sing the blues away? Jackie Ralph (CMHA Grey Bruce), Jason Cranny (Owen Sound Police Service), and Pam McDermid (Grey Bruce Elder Abuse Prevention) discus

Granny - Episode Two: The Toll of Isolation, Scams and Greed – How to Recognize and Intervene in Elder Abuse

Sep 06 2020 36 mins  
Fred’s admiration for Doris grows when he witnesses her response to a street altercation and hears how she rescued farm-bound Charlie during a blizzard. She asks Fred to help her solve another problem. Guests Jason Cranny (Owen Sound Police Services) and Tanya Shute (Southeast Grey Community Health Centre) examine the issues of isolation, scams, and family abuse, as well as avail

Granny - Episode One: Physical Abuse by a Family Member - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse

Aug 30 2020 24 mins  
The story: Fred, a man with a dark secret, bumps into his old friend Doris at a seniors’ residence. As they reminisce about their days in a musical society, Fred learns what happened to a once dear friend at the hands of her sister. Doris ponders the future.The chat: Following the audio-drama, guests Jackie Ralph (CMHA Grey Bruce) and Sandra Hong (Alzheimer Society Grey Bruce) ta