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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population

Donna Duncan

Booking Overview

Coming of Age is a leadership-and-policy informed series hosted by Donna Duncan that centers aging, ageism, and how to redesign seniors care. It’s a strong fit for PR guests who can speak to long-term care innovation, dementia, and gendered realities of longevity, with a mix of public officials and expert voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 60

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

cristina@quillit.io

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Host

Donna Duncan - CEO of the Ontario Long Term Care Association. She hosts Coming of Age, discussing ageism and reimagining seniors care through conversations with national and international experts, and with a stro...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
A mix of senior decision-makers (e.g., provincial ministers/MPPs), nationally known journalists/authors, and subject-matter experts in dementia/geriatrics/aging research or clinical care (university faculty, founders of dementia education or care-risk initiatives).
Required Achievements:  
Published books and thought-leadership on longevity/aging, Academic leadership in aging/mental health or dementia, Founder/co-founder of dementia-related care platforms or research initiatives, National/international media recognition (e.g., award-winning journalism), Public service leadership with direct relevance to long-term care systems and legislation

Recent Guest Discussions

Honourable Natalia Kusendova-Bashta - Long-term Care Leadership And Responsibility; Nurse-informed Leadership; Policy As People; Incentives/workforce; Long-term Care Capacity And Community Paramedicine; Dementia Care Legislation And Implementation

Moira Welsh - Progress And Persistent Challenges In Aging Care; Gendered Realities Of Longevity For Older Women; Cultural, Financial, And Structural Preparedness For Longer Lives

Adria Thompson - Humanizing Dementia Care; Compassionate Communication Strategies; Practical Dementia Education Resources (including Short Video Support Via A Dementia Care App)

Dr. Sophiya Benjamin - Medicine-to-person-centered Dementia Care; Supporting Identity And Compassionate Care; Dementia Lived Experience Approached Through Clinical Expertise

Recent Topics

Aging, Longterm Care, Dementia, Ageism, Health Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population
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Coming of Age: Season 6

October 06, 2026

Canada is aging, and that asks all of us to think differently about care, our communities and what it truly means to age well.Season 6 of Coming of Age brings researchers, policy leaders, residents and families into conversation about the choices, practical ideas and lived experiences shaping the future of aging and care.Hosted by Donna Duncan, CEO of the Ontario Long Term Care Association, the season looks beyond the headlines, connecting the big questions facing our systems with the people ...

Care Runs Through Everything: A Personal Conversation with the Honourable Natalia Kusendova-Bashta

March 24, 2026

Care doesn’t start with policy — it starts with people.In this special episode of Coming of Age, host Donna Duncan sits down with the Honourable Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Ontario’s Minister of Long-Term Care, for a deeply personal conversation about leadership, responsibility, and what it means to answer the call to care.A registered nurse, Minister, MPP, mom, wife, daughter.. and even a student… Minister Kusendova-Bashta brings all of these identities into her leadership. Drawing on her nurs...

The Astonishing Lives of Older Women

March 10, 2026

Five years ago, Coming of Age launched during a global pandemic that exposed deep fractures in how we care for older adults. For this milestone episode, host Donna Duncan reunites with our very first guest, award-winning journalist and author Moira Welsh to reflect on progress, persistent challenges and the future of aging in Ontario.Moira’s new book, The Astonishing Lives of Older Women, shines a light on the gendered realities of longevity. Women live longer. They are more likely to ex...

Frequently asked questions

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Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population
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How do I get in touch with Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population?

Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population is hosted by Donna Duncan. Its publicly listed email is cristina@quillit.io. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population?

The publicly listed email for Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population: cristina@quillit.io.

How many listeners does Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population have?

Podseeker estimates Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population?

Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: A mix of senior decision-makers (e.g., provincial ministers/MPPs), nationally known journalists/authors, and subject-matter experts in dementia/geriatrics/aging research or clinical care (university faculty, founders of dementia education or care-risk initiatives). Common among recent guests: Published books and thought-leadership on longevity/aging; Academic leadership in aging/mental health or dementia; Founder/co-founder of dementia-related care platforms or research initiatives. Recent guests include Honourable Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Moira Welsh, and Adria Thompson.

How hard is it to get booked on Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population cover?

Recent episodes cover Aging, Longterm Care, Dementia, Ageism, and Health Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

cristina@quillit.io

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