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The staff and research affiliates at CERAH
would like to wish you all a Happy New Year!
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'Dementia Café: A Place to Belong' held a New Year's Eve Party! There were 13 members who stayed up to welcome in 2023. It was a great time of good music, food, dancing and laughter.
Top photo: Nisha Sutherland, CERAH Research Affiliate, Ginny, Clara & Elaine Wiersma, CERAH Associate Director
Bottom photo: Bill, Clara & Bill
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The beginning of January is often a time to reflect on the past year. With that spirit, we are pleased to share our 2021-2022 CERAH Community Report which highlights some of the work our team was engaged in last year. It also includes a look ahead to the exciting initiatives planned in 2023. We look forward to making the most of this new year with our research and education partners in the aging & health community. |
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January 18, 2023 12:00 - 12:45 pm (EST) |
Palliative Care Lunch & Learn - Differences Between the 3 "D's" Delirium, Dementia, & Depression
Presenting: Marlene Benvenuto, RN CHPCN(C)
This presentation will define and compare delirium, dementia, and depression, as well as discuss the end of life signs and symptoms of delirium.
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Part 1 session is full but watch for the next session coming soon! |
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January 18, 2023 2:00 - 4:30 pm (EST) |
Stroke, Aging, & Cognition - (Part 1 of 3)
Overview of Executive Function, Memory and Functional Performance
Presenting: Dr. Joan Toglia
This workshop will define and describe updated conceptualizations of executive functioning as well as evidence demonstrating that executive function skills influence performance and participation in all aspects of function and across a variety of populations. An in-depth review of executive function (EF) skills and the interdependence of EF with memory will provide a foundation for interpretation of functional cognitive performance errors. Participants will apply an executive functioning framework, through written case scenarios and video clips.
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January 19, 2023 1:00 - 2:00 pm (EST) |
Walking Alongside Indigenous Peoples who are Seriously Ill: Education for Community Caregivers
Hosted by Pallium Canada, in collaboration with the North West Regional Palliative Care Program and CERAH, Lakehead University.
Learn more about improving the capacity of health and social care providers in Indigenous communities to provide education and support to families and community members who are caring for loved ones with life-limiting illnesses.
Presenters: Holly Prince, Project Manager, Jessica L. Wyatt, Knowledge Broker, Kassandra Fernandes, Curriculum Developer
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January 26, 2023 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST) |
When the Well is Dry: Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma & Self Care
Recognizing the unprecedented pressures on health and helping professionals, the Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH), Lakehead University, and the North West Regional Palliative Care Program, St. Joseph's Care Group, are pleased to offer this workshop aimed at supporting your own wellness.
This training is for anyone in Northwestern Ontario working in health and helping professions with an interest in the areas of compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and self-care. Registration is $25 and includes a self-care gift. Space is limited.
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January 26, 2023 12:00 - 12:45 pm (EST) |
CERAH Speaker Series - I am still the Queen - The Experiences of Women Living with Dementia
This presentation will provide a brief overview of Dr. Elaine Wiersma's research on the perspectives of women who are living with dementia. Learn about their stories and how gender shaped their experiences.
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Save the Date!
February 15, 2023 12:00 - 12:45 pm (EST)
Palliative Care Lunch & Learn
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March 8, 2023 1:00 - 2:30 pm (EST) |
Have you attended a Palliative Care for Front-Line Workers in Indigenous Communities workshop?
If so, you might be interested in continuing the discussion in this 1.5 hour interactive webinar - Caring
for Ourselves: the importance of making US a priority.
Facilitated by Kimberly Ramsbottom, Outreach Program Coordinator, Hospice Northwest
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Save the Date!
October 3, 4 & 5, 2023
2023 Northwestern Ontario Palliative Care Conference
Best Western Plus Norwester Hotel & Conference Centre
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Are you a Canadian considering MAiD? |
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Research study looking to interview Canadian adults who are accessing medical assistance in dying (MAiD). Interested in participating? Please email Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller kkortesm@lakeheadu.ca
This study is funded by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Grant.
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Dementia Dialogue is pleased to release the first episode in the new Francophone series: L’approche par le plaisir© (The pleasure approach).
Our guests for this podcast are Hélène Carbonneau, professor in the Department of Leisure, Culture and Tourism Studies at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and Sandra Harrisson, Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at the Faculty of Sciences of Health from the University of Ottawa.
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Contact us if you have any questions about our resources or upcoming events. We are also interested in aging and health news from your region, so please keep in touch! |
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955 Oliver Road, Balmoral Street Centre
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
(807) 343-8010 ext. 7271
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