Please join us on Thursday March 21st from 1pm - 2pm ET for the Understanding Your Care Options in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers where we’ll discuss:
older adults (ages 65+)
JUST LAUNCHED: Canadian Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Forum topic
The Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health just launched first-of-their-kind national clinical guidelines on social isolation and loneliness in older adults.
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IRMHP Webinar: A Safe Space to Talk: 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline Events
Description:
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is a national helpline for anyone in Canada who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. Help is available by phone and by text, in English and French, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. 9-8-8 calls and texts are answered by trained responders at a network of local, provincial, territorial, and national crisis lines and helplines across the country. 9-8-8 is led and coordinated by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and funded by the Government of Canada.
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Vincent -
The Cognitive Kitchen: A Culinary Health Intervention for Dementia Risk Reduction and Living Well with Dementia Events
brainXchange, Alzheimer Society of Canada and CCNA proudly present:
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Vincent -
Webinar: Gambling incentives and loneliness in older adults Events
About the webinar
The experience of problem gambling is unique to different groups. Older adults, in particular, frequently engage in gambling as a leisure activity. However, this may increase their risk of developing problem gambling. Various factors play a role in making older adults particularly vulnerable to problem gambling.
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Understanding Positive Mental Health in Later Life Events
Please join us on Thursday February 15th from 1pm - 2pm ET for the Understanding Positive Mental Health in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers where we will discuss:
• Mental health and mental illness
• Creating a plan to improve your mental health
• Easy ways to support your well-being
After the workshop you will receive a summary of the presentation in multiple languages, including community-based resources.
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Understanding Gambling in Later Life Workshop Events
Please join us on Jan 18, 2024 from 1pm - 2pm PM Eastern Time for the Understanding Gambling in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers where we will discuss:
• What is problem gambling?
• How can you create healthy habits when gambling?
• Where can you get the support you need?
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Vincent -
Webinar recording: Naturally occurring retirement communities: Why do they matter? Forum topic
A naturally occurring retirement community (NORC) is a regular residential building that has naturally become home to a high density of older adults. Could NORCs help older adults age in place? And, if so, how?
In this webinar, you will learn about:
- NORCs and NORC support programs
- how NORC programs impact aging in place
- the University Health Network’s NORC Innovation Centre and NORC Program.
Originally live streamed: November 28, 2023
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Andrew -
Understanding Cannabis and Alcohol In Later Life Events
Please join us on Thursday December 21st 2023 from 1pm - 2pm ET for the Understanding Cannabis and Alcohol in Later Life Workshop where we will discuss:
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Understanding the use of opioids and other medications in later life workshop Events
Please join us on Thursday Nov 16 2023 from 1pm - 2pm for the Understanding the use of opioids and other medications in later life workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers where we will discuss:
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Motivational Interviewing to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among people who use drugs Events
Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based counselling approach that seeks to enhance an individual's motivation for behavioural change. In terms of vaccine hesitancy, it seeks to understand an individual's perspective on vaccination and reasons for hesitancy. Motivational Interviewing is participant-centered, goal-oriented, and collaborative.
Join this workshop to learn about key motivational interviewing skills and strategies that will help you navigate conversations about the COVID-19 vaccine with PWUD.
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Understanding Dementia in Later Life Workshop Events
Please join us on Thursday October 26 2023 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for the Understanding Dementia in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers where we will discuss:
-What is dementia?
-What does dementia look like?
-How can you stay well and get the support you need.
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Vincent -
Webinar: Naturally occurring retirement communities: Why do they matter? Events
A naturally occurring retirement community (NORC) is a regular residential building that has naturally become home to a high density of older adults. Could NORCs help older adults age in place? And, if so, how?
In this webinar, you will learn about:
- NORCs and NORC support programs
- how NORC programs impact aging in place
- the University Health Network’s NORC Innovation Centre and NORC Program.
Date: November 28, 2023
Time: 12 pm to 1 pm (EST)
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Webinar: Social Isolation and dementia: practical tools for communities and people living with dementia Events
This integrated KTE webinar event is being brought to you by brainXchange in partnership with the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA).
Date and Time: Monday September 18, 2023
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Pacific DT)
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Mountain DT)
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Central Standard)
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Central DT)
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Eastern DT)
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Atlantic DT)
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Newfoundland DT)
SUMMARY:
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CRPO Prep Exam - One Day Intensive Events
Dates: Oct 11, 2023
Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm EST
Where: Zoom (link to follow)
To complete your registration for our course, please send an E-Transfer to payments@elpizocounselling.com
Once we have received payment, you will get an email receipt sent to you as well as further information resources in preparation. That is your confirmation of payment as well as your confirmed attendance.
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Understanding Delirium in Later Life Workshop Events
Please join us on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 1pm - 2pm, for the Understanding Delirium in Later Life Workshop where you will learn:
• What is delirium?
• What does delirium look like in older adults?
• How can you stay well and get the support you need?
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Jana -
Free Event for Patients and Families // Fall Art Workshop with Taryn Lee Events
Fall Art Workshop with Taryn Lee
Tuesday September 26, 2023
12 - 2PM
IN PERSON
1025 Queen Street West
Register here: Fall Art Workshop with Taryn Lee Tickets, Tue, 26 Sep 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
About this event
Artist and educator, Taryn Lee, will be teaching a 2 hour workshop to support creativity and mindfulness.
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Jana -
Free Event for Patients and Families // Men’s Suicide Prevention: The Buddy Up Campaign Events
Men’s Suicide Prevention: The Buddy Up Campaign
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
12 - 1PM
ONLINE
Register here: Men’s Suicide Prevention: The Buddy Up Campaign Tickets, Wed, Sep 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
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Free Support Group Golden Gems Events
Aging gracefully involves not just caring for our bodies, but also nurturing our minds. Join our Free Seniors Golden Gems Support Group, a space dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of our beloved seniors.
🌟 What We Offer:
🗣️ Empathetic Conversations: Engage in meaningful dialogues about life transitions, emotional well-being, and the challenges that come with age.
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