Un groupe d’âge est souvent écarté des discussions entourant la violence faite aux femmes : les femmes aînées. Pourtant, la violence conjugale n’a pas d’âge. Les attitudes âgistes et sexistes contribuent à l’invisibilisation de la violence dont sont aux prises les femmes aînées. Ce webinaire de l’Institut de formation en matière de violence faite aux femmes vous permettra de mieux comprendre les dynamiques de la violence ainsi que les particularités vécues par les femmes âgées.

Conférencière

Recently, ground-breaking reports have been released on Dementia Care in Canada to examine our current prevalence and future state of support and care for those living with dementia and their caregivers, actions that can be taken that may help reduce the risk of developing dementia and the role the government has to play in stewarding, and funding, a collaborative approach to this important work across the country. The evidence clearly suggests that the risk for late-life cognitive decline and dementia can be addressed by preventative actions.

Culturally responsive programs are evidence-based programs that have been adapted to better meet the needs of a specific cultural group. Modifications to programs reflect language, historical context and culture or community values. Research shows that programs adapted to meet the needs of racialized children and young people tend to be more effective than those where culture or context have not been considered.

In this webinar we will:

Direct Registration Link: https://is.gd/NovTERReg

Caregiver Lunch and Unlearn: Autistic Adults and Mental Health

Organized, Developed & Facilitated by Caregivers

Tired of Lunch & Learns? Join us for 6-sessions of interactive unlearning of topics relevant to caregivers. We aim to provide an empowering space to examine what we think we know & consider different perspectives.

UNLEARNING AUTISM

In celebration of Autism Awareness month caregivers & Autistic advocates will explore:

Ask the Experts: Dementia and Depression

This presentation will focus on two conditions which are common in the elderly: depression and dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s dementia. During the presentation, audience members will learn about depression and Alzheimer’s, their symptoms, and their risk factors. In addition, the presentation will focus on the link between depression and dementia, particularly in late life.

The Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario  is excited to offer it's two-day core Geriatric Education Series online on October 24th and 25th via the Zoom Platform.

Come learn with like-minded health and social care professionals who are excited and passionate about providing exemplary care to our older adults.

This is an introductory level education series that has the goal of increasing your knowledge to lead to changes in your practice.

Please join us on Thursday August 25th 2022 from 1pm - 2pm ET for the Understanding Anxiety Disorder in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers where we will discuss:

• What is anxiety?
• What are anxiety disorders?
• What can an anxiety disorder look like?
• How can you stay well and get the support you need?

Please register at: https://hopeandme.as.me/anxiety

What Matters to Older Adults? Rethinking Care in Aging and Older Adults (QI Power Hour)

Date: Friday, July 15, 2022,

Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am CST

Speakers:
• Holly Schick and Linda Anderson, Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism
• Candace Skrapek and Kelly Corrine (KC) Hall, Saskatoon Council on Aging

Session description

Please join us on Thursday June 23rd 2022 from 1pm - 2pm ET for the Understanding Depression in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop series is for older adults 65 years and older and their caregivers where we’ll discuss:

- What is depression?
- What does depression look like?
- How can you stay well and get the support you need?.

After the meeting you will receive a summary of the presentation in multiple languages, including community-based resources.

Are you a clinician working with older adults and have concerns about your client's safety? Would you like to use a decision support approach in usual care to help structure your approach to risk assessment and risk management? We are recruiting clinicians to use the Living with Risk: Decision Support Approach in usual care for a trial of 8 weeks and provide your input before, during and after use. Please see attached research poster for more information.

Please join us on Thursday May 26th 2022 from 1pm - 2pm ET for the Understanding Mental Health & Well-being in Later Life Workshop - A Series Overview. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers where we will discuss:

• What are mental health, mental illness and addiction?
• What can affect the mental health of older adults?
• How can you stay well?

Please register at: https://hopeandme.as.me/workshopoverview

For more information, visit http://www.cagp.ca/page-1841751

NOMINATIONSWANTED! Here's your chance to recognize the amazing contributions of a colleague, your team or organization for the great work they do in addressing older adults and mental health.

There are two awards:

• CAGP/CCSMH Seniors' Mental Health Outstanding Care and Integrative Practice Award
• CAGP/CCSMH Vision Award

These awards recognize outstanding seniors’ mental healthcare initiatives and innovative and effective ways to combat ageism and stigma and promote seniors' mental health.

Deadline is Friday, May 13, 2022.

The Dementia Isolation Toolkit was developed to support residents of long-term care during periods of isolation, as well as to address moral distress in long-term care home staff.  In this presentation, we will speak about how this tool has been used during the pandemic, barriers and facilitators to its use, and some preliminary research on its impact.