Zoomer Week in Review

It’s a taboo subject…sex in mid life. But it seems many Zoomers have problems in the bedroom. In fact, 40% of women and 30% of men report ‘not being in the mood’ according to new Canadian research on 40 to 59 year olds published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Libby talks to study co-author Robin Milhausen from the University of Guelph. And- it’s the 20th anniversary of Sex and the City. The gr...

She was the Queen of Soul, the first woman inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame, and arguably the greatest singer of the 20th century. This week Aretha Franklin passed away at the age of 76. Libby spoke with Zoomerradio music programming consultant Larry MacInnes. And – Zoomer Lawrence Franklin has taken a 360 degree turn in his professional life. At 63, the retired Mississauga urban desig...

Christine Ross fills in for Libby Znaimer. With an aging population, Canada is bracing for a wave of new cases of Alzheimer’s and dementia. There’s a groundbreaking program that allows caregivers to feel what it’s like to live with the disease. Christine speaks with Kim Grier, the lead trainer of ‘Virtual Dementia Tour’. And – Next time you clean out the fridge and throw that head of lettuce or yo...

In the aftermath of last week’s horrific mass shooting in Toronto’s Greektown, victims, witnesses and an entire city grieves. Libby speaks with University of Toronto psychologist Dr. Norman Farb about recovery from trauma ..it’s not a one size fits all process. And – important new details on the gender gap when it comes to heart disease. Libby speaks with Dr. Louise Sun, lead author of an importan...

The Federal Liberal government has its first ever Minister of Seniors in a newly created portfolio announced in this week’s cabinet shuffle. The Zoomer advocacy group CARP is celebrating the decision. Libby talks to CARP’s VP of Advocacy Wanda Morris. AND The Canadian-made Avro Lancaster was the most famous bomber used during the Second World War and is still wildly popular with aircraft enthusias...

We’re headed into another heat wave after the recent one that was responsible for a total of 70 deaths in Quebec and 3 suspected in Ontario. The drastic difference in numbers is because the provinces use different protocols for reporting. The question is does the Quebec model make it easier to intervene and save lives? Libby is joined by Dr. David Kaiser from Montreal’s public health office to tal...

Tensions are rising between Canada and the US as the trade war ensues. And it affects all of us. First – your finances! Investment guru Gordon Pape shares his strategy on how to make your portfolio defensive. AND The trade war has many Canadians resolving to cancel plans to travel to the United States this summer. Zoomer Magazine’s executive editor and travel expert Vivian Vassos has tips on the b...

Dementia has many victims… not just those suffering from the mind-robbing disease. A new report shows caregivers pay a heavy cost in terms of their own health..with over half suffering from ‘burn-out’. Lead author of the study by the Canadian Institute for Health Information Tracey Johnson join Libby to talk about it. AND What are you doing to celebrate Canada day? will you be one of the 300 thous...

A staggering 72% of Canadian men have unhealthy lifestyles that are bound to catch up to them. The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation is hoping that giving the details about smoking, drinking, diet, sleep and exercise will motivate change. Libby reached Joe Rachert of the CMHF in Vancouver. AND – It’s already a reality in Japan and it’s coming here soon. Robots can provide the answer to the two big...

The suicide rate among Zoomers has increased more than any other age group in the United States. It’s part of an alarming report that came out just days after the suicide deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Libby talks with CAMH psychologist Dr. David Gratzer to get his take. AND – Mental health is just one area of healthcare that is both underfunded and under serviced. Hospital wait times...

Managing chronic pain with medical cannabis is becoming the treatment of choice as the opioid crisis grows. And it will be a hot topic at the 2018 edition of Moses Znaimer’s Idea City. Libby talks to Chief Medical Officer of Starseed Medicinal, Dr. Peter Blecher, ahead of his talk at ideacity. AND – The newly elected government has promised to build tens of thousands of long term care beds to solv...

Christine Ross fills in for Libby Znaimer. Healthcare could decide the Ontario election. Seniors are worried about the future of healthcare and they’re making that message loud and clear in the provincial election campaign. A just-released poll by CARP and the Ontario Medical Association suggests people want a significant new investment in care. Christine talks to the president of the Ontario Medi...

Two hidden pages from the Diary of Anne frank have been revealed through the use of new technology…and they’re all about sex! Libby talks to Ronald Leopold, the Executive Director of the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam. AND – At 85, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an unlikely celebrity. The outspoken U-S Supreme Court Justice was instrumental in landmark cases involving equal rights for women and she is sti...

Bob Komsic fills in for Libby Znaimer. Today is Mother’s Day. It can trigger sadness for many Zoomers who’ve lost their Moms, with constant reminders of this special day on social media, TV and radio that stir up old memories. Bob talks to bereavement researcher and Sociology Professor Deborah Carr who reminds us that it’s ok to be sad, but focus on positive memories because Mother’s Day is just o...

We use the web to look up everything from recipes, to news and health. But a new study out of Toronto’s Sunnybrook Health Sciences found that googling the side effects of prescription drugs can actually trigger those symptoms. Libby talks with the study’s lead author Dr. Baiju Shah. And – Toronto just witnessed an outpouring of kindness following the recent horrific van attack. Empathy and kindnes...

Bob Komsic fills in for Libby Znaimer. Toronto is grieving and trying to recover from the recent devastating van attack that left 10 dead and 16 injured. How we process grief and post traumatic stress is different for everyone. Bob talks with traumatic stress expert Dr. Anna Baranowsky. AND – CARP wants to make pension protection an election issue both provincially and federally. The advocacy grou...

Zoomers are well-practiced in filing income tax returns, but this year there are a lot of changes to remember, especially in the areas of care-giving and medical and disability claims. Libby gets all the details from Evelyn Jacks, who has written over 53 books for consumers on tax and wealth. And – Over 12 million Canadians do volunteer work and expect nothing in return. Zoomers who volunteer will...

It’s being called the Logan Boulet effect. The Humboldt Broncos defenceman signed his organ donation card when he turned 21 just a few weeks ago. Tragically, he was among the 16 killed in the horrific crash last week in Saskatchewan. But his decision has inspired others, and there’s been a huge increase in the number of Canadians signing up as organ donors. Libby talks about it with Ronnie Gavsie...

Bob Komsic fills in for Libby Znaimer. 25 thousand new cases of Alzheimer’s disease are diagnosed every year in Canada. Doctors and researchers on the front lines are doing everything to reverse this alarming stat including a new cheek swab test now being used here in Toronto. Bob speaks to Dr. Sharon Cohen, Medical Director of the Toronto Memory Program, about potential breakthroughs in treatment...

We introduce a new member of the CARP family. Laura Tamblyn Watts is the group’s first National Director of Law and Policy Research. Libby talks to her about what she hopes to do for you! And – At 100, Orville Rogers is literally running into the record books. The century-old sprinter set five world track records last week and he’s not stopping there. He joins Libby to talk about his achievement a...

Finally, it’s officially spring…a time for renewal. What better place to start than with the largest organ on your body..your skin. Libby talks to dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki about her new book Beyond Soap, and why we need a skin care diet. And – A sure rite of spring is the perennial “spring cleaning.” But who likes to clean…it can be overwhelming and not very fun! Libby talks to cleaning g...

Have you thought about planning your funeral? More Zoomers are turning their attention to the inevitable and like everything else they are changing the way it’s done. Libby talks to David Garvie from Ogden Funeral Home to get his take. And – Have you ever been called “over the hill” or “of a certain age”, or maybe someone referred to you as a little old lady or a grumpy old man. Libby talks to AAR...

Bob Komsic fills in for Libby Znaimer. It’s a sure sign that spring is on the way! Daylight Saving Time is here. We’ve changed our clocks ahead an hour to gain sunlight, but how does that 60 minutes affect our internal clocks? Bob finds out from Dr. Colleen Carney, the director of the Sleep and Depression Lab at Ryerson. Plus – March is nutrition month and food in senior living centres has come a...

Bob Komsic fills in for Libby Znaimer. The 90th Academy Awards this week. The much sought after gold statuettes will be awarded to those who have achieved the very best in filmmaking from 2017 – and it’s no surprise there are quite a number of Zoomer nominees in the running. Bob talks to Zoomer Magazine’s Mike Crisolago to give the Zoomer perspective. And – It’s a technological milestone! Canada’s...

Christine Ross fills in for Libby Znaimer. Billy Graham reached millions through his ministry on TV and Radio, but he also had a strong connection to Canada. Fred Weiss was just 12 when he first heard Reverend Graham speak in Calgary. He calls the experience transformative. Fred is now the executive director of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada. Christine talks to him about the i...