Supporting physical activity during COVID-19 lock-downs
Our Stretch, Lift, or Tap (SLoT) program can help home-bound older adults with frailty “SLoT” more movement into their daily activities! Please help us recruit older adults to participate in this research by distributing this one-page info flyer…
sfcare in Pandemic Times – Dec 2020
Learn how to turn a ho-hum hello into a delirium prevention, trust-building, senior friendly powerhouse in our December 2020 newsletter.
sfcare in Pandemic Times – Nov 2020
Finding opportunities for you and those you provide care for to move more each day in our November 2020 newsletter.
E-learning For Clinicians
NEW - introductory-level senior friendly care (sfCare) Learning Series for clinicians (delirium, loneliness, mobilization, nutrition, pain, polypharmacy, and urinary incontinence) in an e-learning format Each learning module includes: presentation…
West Park Healthcare Centre is seeking a Geriatrician
West Park Healthcare Centre looking for a second Geriatrician (0.5 – 1.0 FTE) to support the expansion of our Geriatric Services Program. As an integral part of the team, the successful candidates will provide a variety of services: internal…
sfcare in Pandemic Times – Oct 2020
Learn how to perfect your "mask voice" in our October 2020 newsletter.
sfcare in Pandemic Times – Sept 2020
How do you maintain human connection through personal protective equipment and virtual visits? See our 2 top tips in our September 2020 newsletter.
9 NEW LANGUAGES AVAILABLE for The Delirium Prevention Poster
Delirium prevention poster now available in 15 languages! Our delirium prevention poster has gained popularity across the province, and world-wide. This print-ready infographic highlights 6 proven strategies to prevent delirium in older adults. Now…
Support for Ontario Health Teams
Older adults living with frailty or at risk of frailty require a specialized, senior friendly approach to care across the healthcare continuum in order to meet their unique needs. We are pleased to offer support as a strategic partner for…
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Newsletter August 5, 2020
This week's newsletter features tools to help seniors engage in virtual care, and a series of 3 webinars for healthcare workers on COVID-19 self care strategies. Access the bulletin.
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Update July 23, 2020
Innovative tools for quality improvement including the Ontario Health Data Platform and the OnboardQi, which is a platform that provides organizations with toolkits for topic such as, Indigenous health and wellness, virtual care, acute respiratory…
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Update July 8, 2020
A federal policy brief has been released where experts in the LTC working group outline recommended steps to solving the workforce crisis in nursing homes. Also included in the bulletin are practical info-graphics on nutrition needs of patients…
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Update June 24, 2020
Updated resource on mental illness and dementia for non-clinical care providers, and new training and tools for teams in Long-Term Care. Access the bulletin.
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Update June 17, 2020
IPAC+ is an initiative led by the Knowledge Translation Program at St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto. LTCFs and RHs can refer to this list of tools to assess infection prevention and control (IPAC) preparedness. Access the bulletin.…
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Update June 12, 2020
Practical tools and information for caregivers and a COVID-19 rapid evidence access link for concise, and easy to digest summaries based on best evidence. RGP sfCare learning series available in French. Access the bulletin.
RGP COVID-19 Update June 3, 2020
RGP resources on how to provide senior friendly care during the pandemic, including tools to help older adults stay active. Access the bulletin.
RGP COVID-19 Update May 28, 2020
Learn basic concepts of managing floor patients suspected or confirmed of having COVID-19 with a Virtual Simulation Tool. View past RGP recorded training and webinar on delirium prevention, assessment and management during COVID-19. Access the…
RGP COVID-19 Update May 21, 2020
Join the webinar on COVID-19 Long Term Care Orientation for Redeployed Healthcare Workers where PRCs will discuss strategies in supporting residents who wander. Access the bulletin.
RGP COVID-19 Update May 13, 2020
More practical tools and training for healthcare staff redeployed to long-term care homes (LTCH). Access the bulletin.
RGP COVID-19 Update May 6, 2020
This week's bulletin includes COVID-19 resources translated to French, and upcoming webinar topics including ED-based models of Teleheath for older adults . Access the bulletin.