Stretch, Lift or Tap: A simple yet effective movement program for older adults with frailty
April 14, 2022 at 12:00-1:00pm
Co-hosted by the Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto and brainXchange. Stretch, Lift or Tap (SLoT) is an evidence-based movement program developed by the Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto (RGP) and specifically designed for frail older adults living in the community....
PRCP Webinar Series for Healthcare Workers – Different Types of Dementia
March 22, 2022, 9:30-10:30am
This webinar is part of the PRCP webinar series for healthcare workers. In this webinar, entitled "Understanding Personality Disorders", speakers will introduce attendees to different types of dementia. Presented by Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants: Tony Schembri, MA, BA, and Therese Lawlor,...
RGP Toronto Implementation Coaching Series on Delirium
October 28, 2021, November 25, 2021, March 31, 2022
In March 2021 Ontario Health released a quality standard on delirium prevention and management. The RGP of Toronto was a co-chair in the development of the standard and we have also developed a practical implementation guide to help you put the standard...
Health Equity Learning Series Part 5: Indigenous Older Adults
February 10, 2022 at 12:00-1:00pm
What is health equity? What does health equity look like in older adult populations? Part 5 of the Health Equity Learning Series entitled "Indigenous Older Adults" is a storytelling-based presentation where participants will have the opportunity to learn about the importance...
PRCP Webinar Series for Healthcare Workers – Meeting the Need for Connection by Enhancing Positive Interactions
December 14, 2021
This webinar is part of the PRCP webinar series for healthcare workers. This webinar entitled "Meeting the Need for Connection by Enhancing Positive Interactions", is presented by Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants Tara Resnick, BA, RSSWG, and Lindsay Stacey, MA, BASc. Download...
Implementation Coaching Series on Delirium Part 2: Prioritize a Change Idea
November 25, 2021
This session is part 2 of a 3-part series. Read more information on the full series. Links to resources: Webinar Slides Worksheet 2 A Practical Implementation Guide for Ontario's Delirium Quality Standard
Implementation Coaching Series on Delirium Part 1: Assemble a Team
October 28, 2021
This session is part 1 of a 3-part series. Read more information on the full series. Links to resources: Webinar slides Worksheet 1 sfCare 5 W's Worksheet A Practical Implementation Guide for Ontario's Delirium Quality Standard
PRCP Webinar Series for Healthcare Workers – Understanding Personality Disorders
November 16, 2021
This webinar is part of the PRCP webinar series for healthcare workers. In this webinar, entitled "Understanding Personality Disorders", speakers will introduce the viewers to personality disorders, and provide information and helpful strategies to better understand these types of disorders...
City-Wide Geriatric Medicine Grand Rounds & the 2021 Dr. Rory Fisher Lecture
September 23, 2021
The City-Wide Geriatric Medicine Grand Rounds & the 2021 Dr. Rory Fisher Lecture on September 23, 2021 is delivered by Professor Brian Dolan, OBE, FFNMRCSI, FRSA, RN, hosted by the University of Toronto. Title: “The other pandemic: Deconditioning and why...
Health Equity Learning Session Part 4: Uncovering Diversity – Cultural Humility and Safety When Caring for Black Older Adults
October 13, 2021
What is health equity? What does health equity look like in older adult populations? Part 4, entitled "Uncovering Diversity - Cultural Humility and Safety When Caring for Black Older Adults" is presented by Mireille Norris, MD, FRCPC. A diverse population requires...
PRCP Webinar Series for Healthcare Workers on Design and Dementia: Noise – What’s all the Buzz About?
September 14, 2021
This webinar is part of the PRCP webinar series for healthcare workers. In this webinar, entitled "Noise - What's all the Buzz About?", speakers will introduce the viewers to Dementia and Design and helpful strategies for those who care for...
City-Wide Geriatric Medicine Grand Rounds & the 2021 Dr. Rory Fisher Lecture
September 23, 2021
City-Wide Geriatric Medicine Grand Rounds & the 2021 Dr. Rory Fisher Lecture, entitled “The other pandemic: Deconditioning and why #EndPJparalysis matters more than ever”. Presented by Professor Brian Dolan, OBE, FFNMRCSI, FRSA, RN, hosted by the University of Toronto. Download Slides...
PRCP Webinar Series for Healthcare Workers on Managing Energy (Burnout): Finding the Silver Lining
August 17, 2021
This webinar is part of the PRCP webinar series for healthcare workers. In this webinar, entitled "Finding the Silver Lining", speakers will introduce the viewers to strategies for managing energy and burnout. Presented by Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants Charlene Marshall, BSW,...
PRCP Webinar Series: Supporting Older Adults Living with Depression and Anxiety Disorders
July 27, 2021
This is the 11th webinar for the Responsive Behavior Presentation for Healthcare Workers Series! The speakers will present on an introduction of depression and anxiety, their common causes/risk factors, and some supportive strategies when caring for those who live with...
Health Equity Webinar Series Part 3: Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness – A Geriatrician’s Perspective
July 15, 2021
What is health equity? What does health equity look like in older adult populations? Part 3, entitled "Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness - A Geriatrician’s Perspective" is presented by Dr. Jillian Alston, MD, FRCPC, MScCH. This webinar will endeavor to increase awareness...
Stretch, Lift, or Tap (SLoT): Virtual Workshop for Seniors with Frailty
April 27, 2021
Stretch, Lift or Tap (SLoT) - Getting Active Without Going to the Gym! Being physically active is possible for everyone, no matter what your health status. Join us for a FREE interactive virtual workshop designed for older adults over the...
Health Equity Webinar Series Part 2: Uncovering diversity – Cultural humility and safety when caring for older LGBTQ2S+ adults
February 5, 2021
What is health equity? What does health equity look like in older adult populations? Part 2, entitled "Uncovering diversity - Cultural humility and safety when caring for older LGBTQ2S+ adults" is presented by Mario Tsokas, BSW, RSW. This interactive webinar will...
PRCP Webinar Series: Screening for Physical Causes of Behaviour Using the 5D’s of PIECES
January 28, 2021
This is the tenth webinar series for healthcare teams. Speakers will introduce healthcare workers to effective strategies to screen for physical causes of behaviour using the 5D's of PIECES. The speakers will be psychogeriatric resource consultants Mario Tsokas, RSW, BSW...
Health Equity Webinar Series Part 1: Preparing our future – Why ageism affects us all
January 22, 2021
What is health equity? What does health equity look like in older adult populations? Please join us for our health equity webinar series to learn about the practical applications of health equity in healthcare. Equity means fairness. Health equity means everyone...
Senior Friendly Virtual Care Webinar Series: Part 3 – How to gather and pre-package data from ConnectingOntario
December 4, 2020
COVID-19 has disrupted the health system and transformed the way care is delivered. High-quality virtual care will continue to be a priority as we adjust to a new normal and plan for future waves of the pandemic. But how do...
PRCP Webinar Series: Effective Strategies to Support Persons Exhibiting Sign of Delirium in Care Settings
December 3, 2020
This is the ninth webinar series for healthcare teams. Speakers will introduce healthcare workers to effective strategies to support persons exhibiting signs of delirium in care settings. The speakers will be Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants Sasha Johnston, RPN and Tara Resnick,...
Senior Friendly Virtual Care Webinar Series: Part 2 – How to Make Virtual Video Visits Senior Friendly
November 6, 2020
COVID-19 has disrupted the health system and transformed the way care is delivered. High-quality virtual care will continue to be a priority as we adjust to a new normal and plan for future waves of the pandemic. But how do...
PRCP Webinar Series for Healthcare Teams: Supporting Persons with Responsive Behaviours in Care Settings
September 21, 2020
This is the eighth webinar series for healthcare teams. Speakers will introduce healthcare workers to effective strategies to support persons with responsive behaviours in care settings. The speakers are psychogeriatric resource consultants Mario Tsokas, RSW, BSW and Tara Resnick, BA,...
Senior Friendly Virtual Care Webinar Series: Part 1 – Introduction to Senior Friendly Virtual Care
October 2, 2020
COVID-19 has disrupted the health system and transformed the way care is delivered. High-quality virtual care will continue to be a priority as we adjust to a new normal and plan for future waves of the pandemic. But how do...