Archive of past events.
Past Events
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External: Providing Compassionate and Appropriate Palliative Care During COVID-19
Compassionate and appropriate care at the end of life remains the aim, even under the conditions created by COVID-19. Representatives from the Ontario Palliative Care Network?(OPCN) will walk you through tools and resources to guide and support long-term care homes in the provision of palliative and end-of-life care for residents. Take this opportunity to learn from the presenters’ clinical expertise, hear about practical approaches currently being used in homes, and have your questions addressed.
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External: Handling Media Requests during COVID-19
Ontario’s long-term care sector has been a media focus during COVID-19, creating an imperative for homes to respond while simultaneously meeting unprecedented operational demands. Media training coach Warren Weeks is here to help. He will discuss LTC-specific best practices for handling reporters’ requests, how to quickly craft key messages, and successfully navigate a media interview under stressful circumstances. Warren will also share clips of media coverage and approaches used by different homes across the country to understand how these lessons apply in a practical setting in the midst of the ongoing crisis. Time will be reserved for questions.
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External: Supporting Staff Working in Nursing Homes Through These Challenging Times: An International Perspective
The Global Ageing Network and University Health Network-Toronto are excited to invite members to participate in a virtual roundtable discussion to discuss ways that organizations and agencies can assist their care workers during the coronavirus outbreak. International panel members include:
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External: Courageously Living Through COVID-19 Together: Residents and Families
OARC and FCO candidly discuss this unprecedented time in our long-term care sector, acknowledging how the COVID-19 crisis has reshaped our lives; how we have risen to the challenge with grace and courage; and, how we are harnessing collaborative relationships to find solutions and support.
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GeriMedRisk: Understanding QTc Prolongation with Antidepressants and Antipsychotics and Making an Informed Choice for Older Adults.
Title: Quick Truth Check: Understanding QTc Prolongation with Antidepressants and Antipsychotics and Making an Informed Choice for Older Adults. Objectives:…
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Postponed: Living with Anxiety: Care Approaches for Long-Term Care Teams
This webinar is postponed until further notice This webinar will describe how anxiety presents in later life and in the…
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How Storytelling & Storylistening Can Enhance Resident Care
Webinar participants will learn about the role of listening and sharing stories in enhancing client care and will develop techniques for effective storylistening and storytelling skills.
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GeriMedRisk Rounds: An Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Introducing the third webinar in a series of education presented by GeriMedRisk on topics in safe prescribing for older adults.…
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Webinar: Caring for Residents with Personality Disorders in LTC
Residents living with personality disorders require unique care to ensure a high quality of life. Join Dr. David Conn, founding…
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Webinar: Team Building Through Theatre Games & Exercises
Webinar participants will learn about applied theatre as a way to promote meaningful learning for team members in LTC.