Baycrest Behavioural Support Rounds

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Learn, Connect and Advance Dementia Care Practice 

Join health-care professionals, students, and interdisciplinary teams from across Ontario for Baycrest Behavioural Support Rounds – a monthly virtual learning forum focused on leading practices in dementia care.  

These interactive rounds provide an opportunity to explore evidence-informed approaches to assessing and supporting people living with dementia who demonstrate responsive behaviours or other personal expressions. Through case-based learning, expert discussion, and knowledge exchange, participants gain practical strategies that can be applied across care settings. 

Why attend?

  • Learn leading practices in dementia care and behavioural support 
  • Explore real-world approaches to assessment and intervention 
  • Connect with colleagues and experts across the health-care sector 
  • Strengthen your knowledge and confidence in supporting people living with dementia 
  • Earn valuable insights that can be applied immediately in practice 

Who is this for?

  • Health-care professionals across all sectors 
  • Behavioural support teams 
  • Long-term care team members
  • Hospital and community care providers
  • Volunteers 
  • Learners and students interested in dementia care 
  • Anyone supporting older adults living with dementia 

Event details

When:Third Thursday of every month
Time:2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Location:Virtual via Zoom
Cost:Free to attend

For more information or to join the mailing list, contact Tania Aragona at ontarioCLRI@baycrest.org

Partnership acknowledgement

These rounds are co-sponsored by the Toronto Ontario Health Behaviour Supports for Seniors Program and the Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care at Baycrest Academy for Research & Education.

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