Tue, May 25, 2021
Culture of Caring examines one of the most important questions we all face: "How can we better care for our elders?" This documentary series explores innovative practices from around the world and what Canadians can learn to improve our family and care institutions. Featuring academic experts from across the globe, each episode explores the complexity and beauty of aging and the diverse ways we can all discover our own journey of caring.
Sun, May 2, 2021
The latest smartphone, car, or computer often has more features than most consumers need or understand. While it's great to have a bevy of features in a product, we need to first look at its function. Culture of Caring explores the innovative work created by the talented team at CanAssist at the University of Victoria. As they work every day to fulfill their mission to help people with disabilities improve their quality of life with a focus on independence and inclusion. Sometimes the simpler the technology, the more significant the impacts.
Sun, May 2, 2021
Oftentimes eldercare facilities are designed as hospitals when in, reality, they really aren't. Culture of Caring looks at the results that can happen when architects and physicians work together, to design for the elderly. When spaces are designed for those who live within them as opposed to those who work at them, the result can lead to dramatic long-term positive change, turning facilities into functioning communities.
Sun, May 2, 2021
In western society we often place great importance on cognition and intelligence. This leads to the assumption that when the brain goes, the person is gone. Culture of Caring explores the Confucianist belief of the two selves: the cognitive and the heart. With this belief in mind, we examine how we can provide more compassionate care and see the worth in all, regardless of cognitive ability.
Sun, May 2, 2021
Life is full of celebrations and no matter what milestone approaches it's always beneficial to look ahead and challenge oneself. Culture of Caring explores how the Japanese celebration of Kanreki and the concept of Ikigai, help create newfound meaning and excitement for those turning 60.
Sun, May 2, 2021
Hawaii, known for its beautiful beaches and idyllic lifestyle, faces the unique challenge of having an extremely high cost of living. This has created problems for family caregivers. Most households require two incomes to cover costs and elder care can be up to 50% more expensive than other states. A part of the solution is the Kapuna Care Act, a first of its kind in America.
Sun, May 2, 2021
Though we most often think of caregivers as younger than those they look after, at KIKÉKYELC Indigenous Elders are caring for youth with amazing results. This culturally safe, fully supported housing development homes Indigenous youth and Indigenous Elders under one roof. The facility provides a safe space to Indigenous youth who have aged out of the foster care system along with mentorship from Indigenous Elders to develop the skills youth need to live independently.
Sun, May 2, 2021
It's well known that time spent in nature is beneficial to all facets of well-being. So it's worth asking the question: how big of a role can nature play in eldercare? Culture of Caring explores the innovative work at Singapore's HortPark-a unique urban oasis that combines gardening, education, and eldercare to improve the quality of life for the city's elders.