My Place Home Care has launched our very own Podcast called Compassionate Conversations that is hosted by our very own Tanys Coughlan and Heidi Gagne. Our hosts talk with guests that are experts in their respective fields in topics related to seniors and their caregivers. Our hour long podcast goes live on the last Friday of each month and our thirty minute podcast is live the second Wednesday of the month. Visit our youtube channel to get caught up on our latest content and don’t forget to subscribe so you can be notified when our new podcasts are released.
Episode #1: With Special Guest, My Place Home Care Owner, Kumar Saha. My Place Home Care was started because a son watched his mother, a retired nurse, struggle with an illness that took her sight, hearing, balance, ability to speak, and overall willingness to live a happy life. My Place Home Care exists to improve our client’s quality of living. We challenge the status quo on how home care is delivered by operating with an open mind, compassion, integrity and responsibility. The attention we pay to the needs of our clients helps them achieve independence, improved health and vitality – while living at home.
Episode #2: With Special Guests Alison Braun and Jacqueline Richards. Alison is a dedicated retirement and senior wellness coach and Jacqueline is a Financial wellness coach. This podcast includes insightful discussions that combine practical advice with uplifting stories that will inspire you to embrace the possibilities in your retirement years and discover how to unlock your full potential for living a fulfilling, vibrant life!
Compassionate chats #1: With Host Heidi and Tanys. Compassionate Chats is our podcast series dedicated to exploring the world of personalized senior care. This series will focus on candid conversations with caregivers, healthcare experts and clients that share their journeys, challenges, and heartwarming stories.
Episode #3: With Special Guests Meg Stickl and Catherine Bennett. Meg Stickl, the CEO of AIM Fitness, has been working with seniors since she was 12 and began her company in 2013 with the intention of helping more retirees improve their strength and mobility. Catherine Bennet works with BuildAble, a local company dedicated to helping seniors stay at home with accessible renovations and designs. In her role, she helps educate participants how thoughtful home adaptations can empower individuals, supporting aging in place and enhancing the quality of life for those with diverse needs.
Compassionate Chats #2: With Special Guest Annie Baril, RN. Annie started her career as a registered nurse and has devoted herself to providing care and support to those in need, embodying empathy and professionalism in her work. Beyond her contributions to healthcare, Annie has pursued a diverse range of interests and skills that reflect her passion for holistic well-being and creative expression. She has become a certified yoga instructor and has her second-level reiki certification.
Episode 4: With Special Guest Dr. Samoon Tasmin. Samoon is a mental health professional with a comprehensive education, research and community mental health background. He is a part-time professor at Saint Paul University and Queens University. Samoon is also the co-founder Hosa Counselling and research, an organization focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion, combatting islamophobia, gender studies, and decolonial studies to shape positive societal change.
Compassionate Chats #3: with special guest Becky Hughes, PSW. Becky is a certified personal support worker and developmental service worker who has been with My Place Home Care since February 2019. She delivers excellent care to her clients day in and out and has been doing so since she started as a PSW in 2011.
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