Stretch, Lift, or Tap (SLoT): Virtual Workshop for Seniors with Frailty
April 27, 2021 at 11:00am-12:00pm ET
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...
COVID-19 Self Care Strategies for Healthcare Workers (Third of a Three Part Series)
August 25, 2020
This is the third of a series of 3 webinars for healthcare workers where speakers introduce healthcare workers to self care strategies. The speakers were Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants Thérèse Lawlor, BSW, RSW, CLTCAd, Charlene Marshall, BSW, MSW and Tony Schembri,...
COVID-19 Self Care Strategies for Healthcare Workers (Second of a Three Part Series)
August 18, 2020
This is the second of a series of 3 webinars for healthcare workers where speakers will introduce healthcare workers to self care strategies. The speakers will be Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants Thérèse Lawlor, BSW, RSW, CLTCAd, Charlene Marshall, BSW, MSW and...
COVID-19 Self Care Strategies for Healthcare Workers (First of a Three Part Series)
August 11, 2020
This series of a 3 webinars for healthcare workers where speakers will introduce healthcare workers to Self Care Strategies. The speakers will be psychogeriatric resource consultants Thérèse Lawlor, BSW, RSW, CLTCAd, Charlene Marshall, BSW, MSW and Tony Schembri, MA, BA....
COVID-19 LTC Orientation for Redeployed healthcare Workers and Long-Term Care Home Staff: Preventing and De-Escalating Responsive Behaviours
July 14, 2020, 9:30-10:30am and 4-5pm
This series of webinars is for healthcare workers working in Long Term Care homes (LTCH). Speakers will introduce healthcare workers to Preventing and De-Escalating Responsive Behaviours. Presenters are psychogeriatric resource consultants Tara Resnick, BA, RSSWG and Lindsay Stacey, MA, BASc ...
COVID-19 LTC Orientation for Redeployed Healthcare Workers: Supporting Residents with Responsive Behaviours during Feeding and Medication Administration
June 23, 2020, 9:30-10:30am and 4-5pm
This series of webinars for healthcare workers being redeployed to Long Term Care homes (LTCH) to support the COVID - 19 pandemic action plan. Speakers will introduce healthcare workers to Supporting Residents with Responsive Behaviours during Feeding and Medication Administration. Presenters...
Caring for a Frail Senior during COVID-19: Exploring Frailty, Fall Prevention and Nutrition
June 18, 2020, 12-1pm
In collaboration with the Ontario Caregiver Organization, the Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto presents this free webinar designed for family caregivers to learn about frailty. Older adults living with frailty rely considerably on their family caregivers. We reached out to...
COVID-19 Long Term Care Orientation for Redeployed Healthcare Workers: Webinar 4
June 9, 2020, 9:30-10:30am and 4-5pm
This series of webinars for healthcare workers being redeployed to Long Term Care homes (LTCH) to support the COVID - 19 pandemic action plan. Speakers will introduce healthcare workers to Supporting Residents with Responsive Behaviours during Personal Care. Presenters are...
COVID-19 LTC Orientation for Redeployed Healthcare Workers: Understanding and Supporting Residents Who Wander
May 26, 2020, 9:30-10:30am and 4-5pm
This series of webinars for healthcare workers being redeployed to Long Term Care homes (LTCH) to support the COVID - 19 pandemic action plan. Speakers will introduce healthcare workers to Understanding and Supporting Residents Who Wander. Presenters are Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants:...
COVID-19 LTC Orientation for Redeployed Healthcare Workers: Effective Communication when Supporting Residents with Dementia
May 14, 2020, 9:30-10:30am and 4-5pm
This is the second of a series of webinars for healthcare workers being redeployed to Long Term Care homes (LTCH) to support the COVID - 19 pandemic action plan. Speakers introduce healthcare workers to effective communication and interaction strategies to...
COVID-19 LTC Orientation for Redeployed Healthcare Workers: Supporting Clients with Dementia and Responsive Behaviours
May 5, 2020, 9:30-10:30am and 4-5pm
This webinar will focus on concepts and practice of behaviour support, dementia & related responsive behaviours and quick tips on best practices in supporting people living with dementia in long term care. Presenters are Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants: Mario Tsokas, BSW,...
Telehealth Webinar Mini-Series, Part Two: Practical Use of OTN with Frail Older Adults
March 6, 2020, 12-1pm
This webinar will focus on practical tips and considerations for those wanting to incorporate OTN/virtual care into their existing practice. Presenters: Dr. Philip Lam, Virtual Care Lead and physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre,...