GEM Conference – October 10, 2019
Save the date for the 15th annual Geriatric Emergency Medicine Conference. This year's theme is "Frailty in the Emergency Department: Hidden Challenges and Innovations" When: Thursday, October 10, 2019, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Where: Holiday Inn Toronto…
Case Manager – Psychogeriatric Resource Team
The Psychogeriatric Resource Consultation Program (PRCP) in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) provides knowledge-to-practice (KTP) services to individuals in long-term care homes and community services agencies who are caring for: • older adults…
Webinar – July 26, 2019, 12-1pm
Senior Friendly Care Learning Series The Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto, in partnership with the Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario, has launched a series of clinical educational modules as part of the "sfCare Learning Series". The…
Webinar – Aug 22, 2019, 12-1pm
‘End PJ Paralysis’ Alberta - Say goodnight to hospital gowns, get up, get dressed, get moving You will be informed about the global movement of ‘End PJ Paralysis’ and its link with mobilization, dignity, and respect for older adults in hospital.…
Toronto HomeShare Information Sessions
We are proud to be a member of the Toronto Seniors Strategy Accountability Table, and support initiatives such as the the Toronto HomeShare Program. Toronto HomeShare is a City of Toronto program matching older adults aged 55+ with a spare room in…
Made-in-Ontario education modules + tools for Clinicians!
If you and your teams are looking for resources to support best practices in care for older adults living with frailty, look no further than the RGP’s new clinical learning series, which is available at no charge. Co-developed with geriatric…
Canada’s First Dementia Strategy!
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Canada's Minister of Health, announced the release of Canada's first dementia strategy - A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Aspire. The announcement also included funding for Phase Two of Canada's…
sfCare Newsletter – June 2019
Have your seen the NEW SENIOR FRIENDLY CARE POSTER? It's a great way to show that you organization cares about senior care! Available in our June sfCare Newsletter
Preparing to become an OHT? We can help!
The need for an authentic focus on the goals and aspirations of older people living with frailty (or at risk of frailty) is especially important as health service providers work towards a new model of service delivery as part of an Ontario Health…
sfCare Newsletter – May 2019
Collaborating on innovative ways to help you achieve better health outcomes for older adults across the continuum. Showcase your mobility initiatives globally! Click here to read the May 2019 sfCare Newsletter. Click here to subscribe to our…
Toronto HomeShare
We are proud to be a member of the Toronto Seniors Strategy Accountability Table to advocate for community programs and services which would improve the lives of frail older adults. We were also a member of the working group to implement one of the…
Webinar – May 24, 2019, 12-1pm
An update on hypertension management in older adults, by Dr. Patrick Jung The webinar reviews the most current guidelines on hypertension management from Hypertension Canada. It also includes an update on more recent evidence on the relationship…
sfCare Newsletter – April 2019
Shining a spotlight on collaborative and innovative ways to help you achieve better health outcomes for older adults across the continuum. How do OHTs, ALC, Hallway Healthcare and sfCare connect? Click here to read the April 2019 sfCare Newsletter.…
A Quality Standard for Transitions from Hospital to Home
HQO is seeking feedback on "A Quality Standard for Transitions from Hospital to Home". The standard outlines quality care for people being discharged from hospital and continuing their care at home, and is based on the best evidence along with input…
Webinar – April 26, 2019, 12-1pm
A Collaborative Approach to the Prevention and Management of Delirium: The Medical Psychiatry Alliance Adult and Seniors Inpatient Delirium Project, by Dr. Jason Kerr, MD, and Mary-Lynn Peters, NP This presentation will be about a collaborative…
RGPs of Ontario Education Day – May 30, 2019
The 4th annual RGPs of Ontario education day was focused on "Optimizing the Integration of Geriatric Medicine and Geriatric Psychiatry Services". For more information: 2019 RGPO Education Day Brochure_May30
sfCare Newsletter – March 2019
Shining a spotlight on collaborative and innovative ways to help you achieve better health outcomes for older adults across the continuum. This month we highlight delirium prevention. Click here to read the March 2019 sfCare Newsletter. Click here…
Ontario’s Specialized Geriatric Services See Opportunities in the People’s Health Care Act, 2019
TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2019 /CNW/ - Leaders from across Ontario's Regional Geriatric Programs (RGPs) and Specialized Geriatric Services, clinicians who provide health care to older adults living with frailty, are very encouraged by the Ontario…
Webinar – March 29, 12-1pm
Development of the Patient Experience survey items for Specialized Geriatric Services in Ontario, by Ronaye Gilsenan, MA, Rhonda Schwartz, MA, Iris Gutmanis, PhD About This Webinar: The Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario has developed, tested…
sfCare Newsletter – Jan 2019
Shining a spotlight on collaborative and innovative ways to help you achieve better health outcomes for older adults across the continuum. This month we highlight a read-to-print delirium prevention poster. Click here to read the Jan 2019 sfCare…