The Elder Abuse Audio Drama and Talk - Ye Canna Throw Yer Granny Off A Bus! - the podcast

Episode Five: Financial Abuse, Social Determinants of Health, Benefits of Technology - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse.

A bonus episode! The face of calm, technology, power of attorney and identity theft, housing and food security, finding balance -- these are some of the themes discussed by experts in elder care and abuse during Covid-19.  Resource people are:  Kim Stewart (BDO Canada), Tanya Coulter (M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre), Jackie Ralph (CMHA Grey Bruce), Rev. Thérèse Samuel (Grace United Church, Thornbury), Pam McDermid (Grey Bruce Elder Abuse Prevention), Tanya Shute (Southeast Grey Community Health Centre), and Sandra Hong (Alzheimer Society Grey Bruce).  Fred has a final cheery word. A production of Sheatre. Sunday, September 27, 2020. Please help us to continue our work with a tax deductible charitable donation via Canada Helps. [https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/12549]  Thank you!

Episode Four: Mental Health, Caregiver Stress, and the Role of Neighbours, Friends and Family - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse.

Wondering what to do and where to turn if you see troubling behavior or signs of abuse?  Are you feeling burned out as a caregiver? It may feel uncomfortable to take action.  Resource people address those questions and offer guidance:  Tanya Coulter (M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre), Jackie Ralph (CMHA Grey Bruce), Jason Cranny (Owen Sound Police Service), Pam McDermid (Grey Bruce Elder Abuse Prevention), Tanya Shute (Southeast Grey Community Health Centre), and Sandra Hong (Alzheimer Society Grey Bruce).   Fred and Doris are enjoying private time together, so you won’t hear them in this episode. A production of Sheatre. Sunday, September 20, 2020. Please help us to continue our work with a tax deductible charitable donation via Canada Helps. [https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/12549]  Thank you!

Episode Three: Financial Abuse and The Fear Pandemic - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse

Can Fred help? Things are falling apart as Doris searches for a way to calm Fred’s storm-clouds while she organizes a big variety show concert for the residents.  A newer resident suffers when she can’t get to church. Can they sing the blues away?   Jackie Ralph (CMHA Grey Bruce), Jason Cranny (Owen Sound Police Service), and Pam McDermid (Grey Bruce Elder Abuse Prevention) discuss the pandemic of fear during Covid-19, Power of Attorney abuse, and mental health.  A production of Sheatre. Sunday, September 13, 2020. Please help us to continue our work with a tax deductible charitable donation via Canada Helps. [https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/12549]  Thank you!

Granny - Episode Two: The Toll of Isolation, Scams and Greed – How to Recognize and Intervene in Elder Abuse

Fred’s admiration for Doris grows when he witnesses her response to a street altercation and hears how she rescued farm-bound Charlie during a blizzard.  She asks Fred to help her solve another problem.  Guests Jason Cranny (Owen Sound Police Services) and Tanya Shute (Southeast Grey Community Health Centre) examine the issues of isolation, scams, and family abuse, as well as available services and the role of neighbours, friends and family in helping to respond. A production of Sheatre Sunday, September 6, 2020. Please help us to continue our work with a tax deductible charitable donation via Canada Helps. [https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/12549]  Thank you!

Granny - Episode One: Physical Abuse by a Family Member - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse

The story: Fred, a man with a dark secret, bumps into his old friend Doris at a seniors’ residence.   As they reminisce about their days in a musical society, Fred learns what happened to a once dear friend at the hands of her sister.  Doris ponders the future. The chat: Following the audio-drama, guests Jackie Ralph (CMHA Grey Bruce [https://greybruce.cmha.ca/]) and Sandra Hong (Alzheimer Society Grey Bruce [https://alzheimer.ca/en/greybruce]) talk about the issues, including care partner burnout, abandonment and dementia, as well as ways to intervene and help.    A production of Sheatre [http://www.sheatre.com] Sunday, August 30, 2020 Please help us to continue our work with a tax deductible charitable donation via Canada Helps. [https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/12549]  Thank you!