Matters Beyond Wealth

A thriving cohort of older Canadians is showing how life beyond 100 can be attainable and desirable.
To discuss this topic, Leanne Kaufman is joined by Dr. Angela Roberts, PhD, research associate, Western University’s Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging.
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The interplay of finance and psychology is changing the way people approach money decisions.
To discuss this topic, Leanne Kaufman is joined by Meghaan Lurtz, PhD, Professor of Practice - Advanced Financial Planning and Financial Therapy Certificate Programs, Kansas State University.
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Learn how to stay ahead of cybercriminals and help protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.
To discuss this topic, Tony Maiorino is joined by Christian Rivest, Vice President of Customer Success at Sigma Loyalty Group.
 
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These considerations can help owners ensure their business is set up for success today and in the future.
To discuss this topic, Tony Maiorino is joined by Prashant Patel, Vice President of High Net Worth and Business Owner Planning at RBC Family Office Services, and Paul Morgan, Managing Director, RBC Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions.
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Studies in Canada have found that specific workouts can help protect the brain from brain-aging diseases in older adults.
 
To discuss this topic, Leanne is joined by Cindy Barha, Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience, Brain Health and Exercise at the University of Calgary.Related episodes:
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Research has shown that within the first five years after giving birth, women start to develop many of the risk factors that lead to premature heart and brain diseases. But very few women in Canada receive any screening or treatment for these cardiovascular risk factors.
To discuss this topic, Leanne is joined by Dr. Kara Nerenberg, an associate professor and clinician scientist at the University of Calgary.
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Did you know that women are often ignored in healthcare research and can spend more of their lives in poor health?  The Canadian Institutes of Health Research is working to change that.
Investing in women’s health research is not just important for our health, it’s important for our economy.
To discuss this topic, Leanne is joined by Dr. Angela Kaida, Scientific Director, Institute of Gender and Health at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
 
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As we look at our aging population in Canada, or even our own aging, there’s an opportunity to think of healthcare a little differently. Most Canadians think of healthcare as what happens when you’re sick. What if we look at healthcare as something that happens prior to being in the emergency room? That’s preventive healthcare.
To discuss this topic, Leanne is joined by Dr. Khalil Sivjee, MD, FRCPC, FCCP, Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic Canada and Chief Medical Director, RBC.
 
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Learn about navigating and recognizing the early signs of dementia in loved ones.
To discuss this topic, Leanne is joined by Nancy Carlson, a children’s book author and illustrator.
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Taxes can be one of the biggest drains on retirement income. Learn tax-planning strategies to help make your retirement dollars work harder.
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