Podcast

The first CIHO podcast, released in early 2022, reviewed the pandemic’s first 20 months and delved into a fascinating cornucopia of eldercare issues. In 2024, inspired by two unique residences, we put out five powerful new episodes that give voice to individuals on the front lines of eldercare facilities.

Available here or wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart, PlayerFM, ListenNotes, PodBean.

Stories from Wikwemikong Nursing Home

We are proud to present four episodes “Stories from Wikwemikong Nursing Home.” The first of these was was made public to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day 2024 and the other three for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024. These episodes are co-hosted by Megan Davies and Darrel Manitowabi and produced by Kohen Hammond.

We acknowledge the partnership of Wikwemikong Nursing Home residents, staff, and families in creating these podcasts and the support of the Wiikwemkoong Band Council, Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. Miigwech.

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Stories from Christie Gardens

“Stories from Christie Gardens,” explores Toronto’s Christie Garden’s care home – its history, unique approach, COVID’s impacts, and the work of memory. This episode is hosted by Megan Davies and produced by Kohen Hammond.

This episode is generously funded by the Christie Gardens Foundation. We are grateful for the support of Christie Gardens administration and to the staff, residents, and family members who shared their stories. Thank you.

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COVID in the House of Old

In fall 2021 host Megan Davies talked to an eclectic cast of characters: a journalist who set out to keep a tally of the deaths and ended up a Go-Fund-Me star, a nurse in charge of infection control at Toronto’s largest public care facility, a resident who rebelled against being shut inside, a gerontologist who was born in an old age home, a sociologist who has spent a decade searching for the best in eldercare, and a public artist committed to moving grief out of the Kleenex box and into the community. Released in early 2022, these episodes review the pandemic’s first 20 months and delve into a cornucopia of eldercare issues.