Zoomer Week in Review

A small town mayor says he has been handed a death sentence by the government after learning OHIP won’t help pay for surgery that could help extend his life. Trent Hills Mayor Hector MacMillan joins Libby to talk about it. And – If you’re over 45 years old and living in Canada, chances are that you, or someone you know, looks after a friend or family member as an informal caregiver. But being a ca...

On this edition of ZWIR Connie Diletti discusses her new film Corpus and more.

On this inaugural edition of ZWIR, Libby Znaimer will speak to Chef Lidia Bastianich about the importance of food and slowing down to enjoy it. She'll also be joined by Dr. Arlene Bronzaft who will discuss how too much noise can be bad for your health.

Libby is joined by General Richard Rohmer to discuss Remembrance Day, Ross Mayot shares news about CARP and special feature on Belva Davis.

Libby is joined by David Cravit to talk about boomers staying in the workforce, John Thornton drops by to discuss the conference "Opening the Closet on Aging." Plus new music from Leonard Cohen.

On this Edition of The Zoomer Week in Review:Sugar! It's everywhere! And while some of the sugar in our food is obvious, a large amount is hidden behind complicated names on the ingredient list. It's an issue Health Canada is taking on and soon new food labeling laws will make all the sugar in our food much easier to identify. Today we'll get the sweet and lowdown from nutritionist Rosie Schwartz....

It's the height of the holiday season and for most of us that means spend, spend, spend - on gifts, entertaining, and also for charity. This episode has it all covered. Greg Thompson and Patrick Johnston, two leading experts from the non-profit world tell us how to make sure our charitable dollars go as far they can. Libby is also be joined by Zoomer Magazine's Thrift Columnist Jane MacDougall , s...

Libby is joined by acclaimed British historian Niall Ferguson to talk about why he thinks the dominance Western civilization is rapidly coming to an end, as well as his thoughts on the coming battle between generations. Do you know enough about what you have to do to keep your brain healthy as you age? Dr. William Reichman and Anthony Melman from Baycrest will give you some tips on staying sharp a...

On this edition, Libby Znaimer talks to specialists about recent breast cancer screening guidelines, Zoomer Magazine' vivian vassos gives tips for snowbirds and Tony Bennett talks about his new album.

On this Edition of The Zoomer Week in Review:This Monday marked 100 years since Austria-Hungary officially declared war on Serbia, putting the first world war in motion. It was one of the largest and bloodiest military conflicts in human history. Libby is joined by historian Margaret Macmillan to examine the unique series of events that lead up the war, and how it impacted the countries involved....

On this Edition of The Zoomer Week in Review:It was a horrific tragedy that will concern anyone who has a loved one suffering from dementia. 82 year old Chandrowtie Basdeo was killed in a hit and run as she was wandering across highway 400 in the middle of the night. Anna Grinburg from Toronto's Baycrest wants family members to know they can prevent these type of events with a few key strategies....