Zoomer Week in Review

On this Edition of The Zoomer Week in Review:Sugar! It's everywhere! And while some of the sugar in our food is obvious, a large amount is hidden behind complicated names on the ingredient list. It's an issue Health Canada is taking on and soon new food labeling laws will make all the sugar in our food much easier to identify. Today we'll get the sweet and lowdown from nutritionist Rosie Schwartz.Plus, are high gas prices and expensive airline tickets holding you back from planning the ultimate summer vacation? Well, you don't have break the bank, or go very far to enjoy a great holiday. Chris Robinson from AM 740's Chris Robinson Travel show will share some great local travel tips!

Bob Komsic fills in for Libby Znaimer.Have you received a threatening phone call from a person who claims they are with the Canada Revenue Agency demanding you pay them immediately or wind up in jail? That's the latest scam that's going around targeting Zoomers, and newcomers to the country. Paul Murphy of the Canada Revenue Agency joins Bob to talk about it, and what to do if YOU are being victimized.Plus , It seems we all know someone who is taking care of a parent or loved one who is affected by Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia. Professor June Andrews wrote a book about caregivers looking after those with the disease, and shares some of her insights with Libby Znaimer.

The UK has voted to leave the European Union. It was a shocking result to pollsters, British onlookers and market investors, but not to Conrad Black! Or a UK based Zoomer group called Silver Surfers. Libby talks to Conrad Black and to Silver Surfers' CEO Martin Locke.Plus , We'll discuss the aging LGBT generation and Toronto's history between police and the Gay community. This week, Toronto's Police Chief made an historic apology for the infamous raids on Gay Bath houses in 1981. Libby talks to Ron Roseness, who was there, and arrested, and convicted.

A new report has been released on the topic of ageism and how it robs Zoomers of choice and independence. Former long-standing Mayor of Mississauga Hazel McCallion joins Libby in studio to give her perspective.Plus , Idea City is just around the corner! For 17 years now, Moses Znaimer presents some of the most brilliant minds in the world to speak, collaborate and shake things up over the three day conference. One of the guest speakers at the conference is Dr. John Reeves. He is going to talk about disrupting healthcare and what that means for all of us. He gives Libby a sneak peek of what his talk is all about.

Like many people, Zoomers are trying to make sense of the wild world of relationships. Zoomer couple Michael Hartrick and Teresa Lee are getting married after living common law with each other the for 18 years! At the same time, we're hearing about something new that Zoomer couples are embracing: Living Apart together. Libby talks to psychotherapist Minni Sharma to learn more.Plus , Are you struggling to get the right amount of sleep? If you are, you're not alone. And the research shows that the problem gets worse as we age. Libby talks to Dr. Colin Shapiro, Director of the Sleep & Alertness Clinic & Sleep Research Laboratory,Toronto Western Hospital.