About this Event
Join us for an enlightening lecture series dedicated to exploring critical topics in health and caregiving. This series, featuring a lineup of experts and practitioners, aims to provide valuable insights into various facets of caregiving and health management. Each lecture is carefully designed to address specific issues relevant to professionals, caregivers, and anyone interested in the field of health services.
Throughout the series, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of:
- Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), exploring ethical considerations and practical implications.
- Advance Care Planning, focusing on the importance of decision makers and proxies in health care.
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in managing altered behavioral responses in care settings.
- Mental Health and Loneliness in caregivers, offering strategies for support and resilience.
- Client Patient Access Services (CPAS), highlighting systems for patient access and coordination.
- Elder Abuse, discussing prevention strategies and awareness to protect our vulnerable elderly population.
These lectures are scheduled from late February to the end of March, each structured to maximize learning and engagement through expert presentations and interactive sessions. This series is ideal for healthcare professionals, students in medical and social work fields, and family caregivers seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in these crucial areas.
Registration is free, and participants are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Whether you are looking to deepen your professional expertise or simply interested in the topics discussed, this series promises to be an invaluable resource.
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:45 PM
February 24: Understanding MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying)
Host: Lillian Thorpe
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:45 PM
March 3: Advance Care Planning, Substitute Decision Makers, and Proxies
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:45 PM
March 10: Altered Responses and Gentle Persuasive Approaches
Host: Deb Schick
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:45 PM
March 17: Addressing Caregiving Loneliness and Mental Health
Host: Dr. Phil Carverhill
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:45 PM
March 24: CPAS - Client Patient Access Services
Host: Heather Leepart
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:45 PM
March 31: Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention
Host: Elliot Paus-Jennsen
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Drive, Saskatoon, Canada
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