ECHO Care of The Elderly Long-Term Care

Learn with an interprofessional team of geriatric specialists. Share real-world cases. Improve outcomes for residents.

The ECHO Care of the Elderly (COE) Long Term Care (LTC) Series utilizes the “all teach, all learn” model of knowledge dissemination and capacity building to connect LTC team members with geriatric specialists for collaborative and case-based learning. 

Why join?

• New topics aligned with Ontario Health Quality Improvement Plan priorities
• Free CME credits
• No cost to participants

When and how?

• Tuesdays 11:00 am – 12:15 pm EST
• October 13 – December 15 2026
• Zoom (link provided once registration complete)

Each ECHO session includes a short didactic presentation by a specialist on specific topics of interest relevant tocare of the older adults, followed by cases presented by the learning partners. Feedback and recommendations areprovided by the health resource team as well as other learning partners.

Who should attend?

Physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, personal support workers, and all health care professionals working in Long Term Care in Ontario.

Topics, Dates & Times

October 13 to December 15 2026. The deadline to register is Friday, October 9 at 12:00 p.m. Please note, dates and times are subject to change.

• Skin and Wound: Tuesday, October 13 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Acute Deterioration and ED transfers: Tuesday October 20 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Falls and Bone Health: Tuesday October 27 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Dementia in LTC: Tuesday November 3 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Responsive Behaviours: Tuesday, November 18 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Optimal Use of Medications: Tuesday, November 17 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Team Member Grief and Bereavement: Tuesday, December 1 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Engaging Families: Tuesday, December 8 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Flex Session (a session and topic chosen by participants): Tuesday, December 15 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m

Continued support is available through a Community of Practice offered once you register.

Cost 

Offered at no cost to participants through funding from the Ontario Ministry of Health.

For more information, visit the Project ECHO Care for the Elderly website, or reach out to the ECHO Care of the Elderly team at echo@baycrest.org