October 2021
In Pandemic Times
Innovative ways to help you achieve better health outcomes for older adults with frailty.
Will you prevent harm today?
Delirium is a serious medical emergency for older adults that increases the risk of death and health complications. The evidence is clear that prevention is our best defense against this harm.

Inaction causes harm. What actions will you take today to prevent harm? Use our 6 proven strategies to prevent delirium poster to focus actions on:
  1. stimulating the mind
  2. moving
  3. sleeping
  4. wearing visual/hearing aids (if needed)
  5. staying hydrated
  6. eating

Barriers to action?
Think about your barriers to providing this essential, preventive care. For each barrier, add the words "to prevent harm" at the end. For example: "I don't have time... to prevent harm" or "It's not my job... to prevent harm". Then consider what you CAN do! Every action counts, and most of the actions don't take much time.

Our sfCare coaches share bright ideas to support care providers of older adults living with frailty. Questions about sfCare or bright ideas for us to share? - email us!
Oct 28, 12-1 pm, Delirium Implementation Coaching Series #1 "Assemble a team"
A practical coaching series on how you can use the Delirium Implementation Guide to change care in your workplace. In this session, you will learn how to create an elevator pitch, provide a case for change, and decide how you will engage various stakeholders. READ MORE / REGISTER

More than a webinar; our free learning sessions provide an excellent opportunity to learn from and engage with local and international subject matter experts See past webinars, sign up for webinar invites 
Oct 27, 12-1pm PGLO Webinar: Ontario Health Quality's Delirium Standard - Untapped Potential for Patient Care and System Transformation

Dr. Kevin Young and Dr. Kathleen Bingham will focus on the recognition of delirium as a medical emergency; screening, diagnosing, and managing delirium; and transforming care by implementing institutional delirium awareness, screening, and monitoring. READ MORE / REGISTER


Nov. 5, 8:30am - 3:30pm Sinai Health and UHN Geriatrics Update Course

Join Sinai Health and UHN for their 9th Annual CME Course, titled “Providing Excellent Care for Older Persons During the Pandemic and Beyond.” They will be hosting lectures and workshops. The course has been approved by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 5.0 Mainpro+ credits. READ MORE / REGISTER


November is LOOP Falls Community of Practice Falls Prevention Month

LOOP Falls Community of Practice is once again designating November as falls prevention month. Check out their collection of resources to help you plan, promote, and host falls prevention activities in your organization, such as Seniors Falls in Canada Poster (Government of Canada). Remember that falls are a preventable harm. Immobility in older adults increases the risk of falls; you can prevent harm by assisting or encouraging older adults to mobilize several times a day. LEARN MORE