Webinar: Older Adults and Cannabis

Webinar: Older Adults and Cannabis

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Nov 19, 2019 @ 3:05 am

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Hello, 

Concluding the four part webinar series on cannabis use across the lifespan, the session on November 28th will focus on health promotion campaigns for older adults who use non-medical cannabis. 

WHEN:
November 28th, 12-1:30pm

WHO:

  • Dr. Andra Smith, PhD, University of Ottawa
  • Terry-Lynne Marko, BSc Nursing, RN, P.H.N., Ottawa Public Health

WHAT:

  • Understand the prevalence and recent trends in cannabis use in Ontario for older adults;
  • Understand the effects of cannabis use on older adults;
  • Explore evidence-based practice guidelines for older adults who use cannabis; and
  • Explore examples of public health interventions aimed to help older adults make informed choices around cannabis use.

 

Registration: https://myrnao.ca/survey/117302

For more information contact: tcosta@rnao.ca

Funding for this educational opportunity is provided by Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. This webinar series is co-hosted by Evidence Exchange Network (PSSP, CAMH) and the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.

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