February 2022
In Pandemic Times
Innovative ways to help you achieve better health outcomes for older adults with frailty.
When you are surrounded by constant change, remember that a senior friendly greeting is within your control.
5 top tips for a senior friendly greeting that helps prevent delirium:
  1. Ensure the patient has their glasses or hearing aids on
  2. Orient to time of day
  3. Use the patient's name
  4. Say your name AND your role, AND wear a name badge with large font and photo
  5. Let the patient know the intent of the interaction in a way that asks for their permission or participation. It signals that the patient is an important partner in care.

What this looks like in practice:
"Good morning Mr. Sharma! You might not recognize me under my mask and gown, but its Maura, your personal support worker. May I assist you with getting dressed?"

Use this greeting format at the beginning of EVERY care interaction with an older adult.

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!
Feb 10, 12-1pm, "Health Equity Series - Indigenous Older Adults", with Alex-Allard Gray
This is a storytelling-based learning session where participants will have the opportunity to learn about the importance and roles that Elders have in First Nations communities and how these experiences are not reflected in their interactions with the healthcare system. The presenter will share stories stemming from his community and personal experiences when working and engaging with Elders both Indigenous and non-Indigenous and provide recommendations that healthcare providers can utilize to enhance t​he healthcare experience of Indigenous elders. READ MORE / REGISTER

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