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September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
This day coincides with Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community intergenerational impacts of residential schools, and to promote "Every Child Matters". The orange shirt symbolizes the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.
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Welcome to CERAH Associate Director, Dr. Idevania Costa! | |
CERAH would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Associate Director, Dr. Idevania Costa! Dr. Costa, PhD, RN, NSWOC, is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Health Science at Lakehead University. Dr. Costa is the co-editor of the new textbook Supporting Older Persons on Their Aging Journey: An Emancipatory Approach to Nursing Care and the co-founder and chair of “Our Voices Our Stories: A Patient Journey Initiative,” funded by SSHRC. | |
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Centre-Developed Resources | |
CERAH Speaker Series Recording: Elder Diane Boots
Did you miss Elder Diane's session "Empowering Your Community at End-of-Life: Developing an Indigenous Death Doula Program"? You are in luck! Find it on our YouTube Channel along with other helpful videos!
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Palliative Care ECHO Series - Journeying Toward End-of-Life: Meaning of Food and Fluids, September 24, 2024 | |
Join Marlene Benvenuto as she explores the complex issues surrounding nutrition and hydration in end-of-life care. After reviewing the signs and symptoms of approaching end-of-life, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of decreased appetite and weight loss on patients and families as well as the stages of cachexia syndrome. Practical interventions to support patients and families in managing intake challenges will also be discussed and applied to a case study. | |
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Palliative Care ECHO: Incorporating a Palliative Approach into your Primary Care Practice with Dr. Erin Gallagher | |
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October 9, 12:00 - 1:00 pm EDT
Learning Objectives:
- Assess personal and system deficiencies in current applications of a palliative approach to care
- Apply resources and strategies to improve patient identification, illness understanding, symptom management and future planning
- Plan for efficient and effective integration of a palliative approach into day-to-day family practice
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LEAP LTC in Fort Frances
Oct 16 & 17 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm CT
Copper River Inn
LEAP™ Long-Term Care is ideal for any health care professional (e.g., physician, nurse, pharmacist, social worker) as well as personal support workers (PSWs) or care aides working in long-term care and nursing homes in Northwestern Ontario.
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Caring Connections Chronicle... | |
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Dementia Cafe Fall 2024 Dates
Sundays, 2-4 pm
September 8, 15, & 22
October 6, 20, & 27
November 3, 10, & 17
December 1, 8, & 15
at Urban Abbey, 308 Red River Rd.
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Dementia Cafe Special Announcement: Join us on September 13 from 2 - 4 pm at Roots Community Food Centre for a Cooking Class! There is a $10 registration fee and spots are limited, so register today at dementia.cafe@lakeheadu.ca | |
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For Informal Care Providers | |
For Health & Social Care Providers | |
Sept 5: Palliative Approach to Care for Adults with IDD
8:00 am - 10:00 am with Bob Parke, MSW, RSW, MHSc Bioethics
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MAiD In Practice Virtual Conference - September 16 - 20 | | |
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This conference is designed for healthcare, mental health, and social services professionals and volunteers interested in medical assistance in dying (MAiD) and its practical application.
Learn from leaders in the field and people on the frontlines of service delivery, share best practices, and connect with like-minded individuals from the comfort of your own home. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in MAiD.
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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(s): 3 Part Digital Story Series
Part 1: "MAiD: A Servant In Deed," a digital story by Diane Sims.
Part 2: Bridge C-14 Participants
Part 3: MAiD Family Support Society
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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.
Latest Episode:
Grand-friends: Part 3 of Intergenerational Engagement series
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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! | | | | |
