February 12, 2026 - 3pm ET

Need some new ideas for staying healthy? Maybe it's time to revisit the old ones. Join us on ideacity's YouTube channel on Thursday, February 12th at 3pm ET (and anytime afterwards on demand) for Healthy Aging - Back To Basics EXPLAINED.

On the live show, host Libby Znaimer and her guests will explore the importance of the basics - like eating, sleeping and staying connected - as the building blocks for longevity and independence.

What you’ll learn in this one-hour program:

The Role of Good Nutrition + Restorative Sleep in Healthy Aging
The Role of Preventive Medicine & Adult Vaccines in Healthy Aging
How Prioritizing Health & Wellness Keeps You Independent & Adventurous

FEATURING

Dr. Christine Palmay is a dedicated family physician with over 15 years of experience, currently leading a thriving practice in midtown Toronto. She is also a physician advisor to the Adult Vaccine Alliance (AVA), an organization focused on new approaches to improving vaccine funding, access and uptake among adults in Canada.

Yvonne Ziomecki-Fisher is the Chief Customer, Brand and Advice Officer for HomeEquity Bank, responsible for the delivery of marketing, brand and direct to consumer sales strategies. She was named a 2022 Strategy Marketer of the Year and is the co-author of the book Home Run: The Reverse Mortgage Advantage.

Anthony Quinn is the President of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons, a national, not-for-profit organization that champions policies to end ageism and ensure dignity, financial security and healthcare access for aging Canadians. Part of this advocacy for healthy aging supports the use of adult vaccines for preventable diseases.

OUR HOST

Libby Znaimer is a prominent Canadian journalist specializing in health, the arts and lifestyle issues - and a fixture on Zoomer Radio. She is the host of the weekdaily call-in show Fight Back with Libby Znaimer, the Zoomer Week in Review, a roundup of all things Zoomer, and The Zoomer Report, a regular radio segment covering everything from health and wealth, to leisure and volunteerism.

WATCH PAST EPISODES

Our EXPLAINED series of summits and fireside chats give audiences the opportunity to hear directly from experts on products and services that support a long healthspan and independent living.

Featuring Dr. Dawn Bowdish, Canada Research Chair in Aging & Immunity; Dr. Christine Palmay, physician advisor to the Adult Vaccine Alliance; Dr. Sadaf Faisal, Senior Director of Professional Affairs at the Canadian Pharmacists Association; and Anthony Quinn, President of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons.