The Elder Abuse Audio Drama and Talk - Ye Canna Throw Yer Granny Off A Bus! - the podcast
Fred, a man with a dark secret, meets his old friend Doris at a seniors’ residence — a chance encounter that changes their lives forever. Doris, an elder in age but a youngster in heart, is always guiding people to find their security and happiness. However, today's problems seem insurmountable, like abuse and neglect. Especially during the pandemic. Where can help be found? “Granny” weaves their story with humour, music and expert interviews to take you on a journey of how to identify and intervene in elder abuse. For individual adult and community group listeners. Limited series, with new episodes on Sunday mornings. A production of Sheatre. Launch date: Sunday, August 30, 2020.
The Elder Abuse Audio Drama and Talk - Ye Canna Throw Yer Granny Off A Bus! - the podcast
Granny - Episode One: Physical Abuse by a Family Member - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse
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Sheatre
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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) and Sandra Hong (Alzheimer Society Grey Bruce) talk about the issues, including care partner burnout, abandonment and dementia, as well as ways to intervene and help.
A production of Sheatre
Sunday, August 30, 2020
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