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Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health

December 2025

Announcements

Lakehead University & CERAH Holiday Closure


Lakehead University and the CERAH offices will be closed beginning on December 22nd, 2025 and reopening on January 5, 2026.


We wish you a safe and joyous holiday season!

Resources

Upcoming Events...

Grief During the Holidays with Leanne Davidson


December 3, 2025 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET


For those grieving, the holidays can entail navigating additional emotional challenges and heightened social anxiety.


The second Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice Education Series session will explore the complexities associated with the Christmas season and present a variety of strategies for finding our way through the holidays.


Open to anyone who needs support with grief & loss.

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: 60+ in Kakabeka Falls

(5 Pineview Rd)


For more information, contact Shauna or Elaine at (807) 473-5528

Rural Dementia Cafe


Join us for a monthly gathering in a supportive space for individuals affected by memory concerns or dementia, along with their families, caregivers and friends. We will have music, games and snacks in a safe and welcoming environment where all are welcome!


Winter Dates:

  • December 12, 2025
  • January 23, 2026
  • February 27, 2026
  • March 27, 2026

Dementia Cafe New Years Eve Party!


Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025

Urban Abbey (308 Red River Road)


Join us as we ring in 2026 with food, drinks and music!


Potluck-style event - please bring a snack to share.



Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks also provided.

Acknowledging Care Provider Grief


January 15, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET


Do you work in healthcare? Do you support and care for people who are on their end-of-life journey? Have you supported someone who has died? You may and can experience grief when someone you have cared for dies.


Join us for a discussion & exploration of how to acknowledge and support this loss and grief journey.

Caring Connections Chronicle...

Other Resources...

For Informal Care Providers

For Health & Social Care Providers

Palliative Care Literature Review

December 4, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET


Learning Objectives

At the end of this session participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss recent Palliative Care literature that challenges trends in practice
  2. Summarize practice changes supported by evidence
  3. Identify the applicability of changes to rural and northern communities


January Session: Ethics in Palliative Care

Remembering Dr. Balfour Mount - Virtual Memorial


December 4 | 11:00AM - 12:30PM ET


Join us for this very special online event, Remembering Bal Mount, to honour the life and legacy of Dr. Balfour Mount, father of palliative care.


Moderated by Dr. Justin Sanders, with tributes from many international colleagues and friends including renowned figures in palliative care.

In the News...

Digital Connection

Disrupting Death: Conversations about Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada. Hosts, Kathy Kortes-Miller and Keri-Lyn Durant lead with curiosity as they interview a wide range of guests who know M.A.i.D intimately.


Latest Episode: Ethics & MAiD with Eric Mathison


“People should be allowed to be authors of their own lives to make decisions for themselves if they have the capacity to do so and having doctors say, or having the government say we don't think you're actually, able or qualified to make this decision. You need our approval. I think that's ethically unjustified.”


In this episode, Kathy and Keri-Lyn wax philosophical with Eric Mathison, PhD, contemplating clinical and practical ethical questions about medical assistance in dying (MAiD).

Dementia Dialogue often features people living with dementia, their care/life partners, and supporters sharing experiences. Through the interviews, guests demonstrate their capacity to live fully. Other episodes include conversations with researchers and advocates.

Connect with Us!

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!

CERAH - Lakehead University

955 Oliver Road, Balmoral Street Centre

Thunder Bay, ON P7B5E1

(807) 343-8010 ext. 7271

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