Encircling Older Adult Care Summit

Date: April 30th, 2024

Location: 700 Ballesteros Cres, Warman, SK S0K 4S4

Theme: Strengthening Courage: Support for Volunteers

BetterLTC, University of Saskatchewan, Golden Health Care, Canadian Institute of Health Research

Creating Connections, Collaborations, & Community to Encircle Older Adult Care, Health, & Wellness

Agenda
Tuesday, April 30

Doors Open / Registration

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
30 minutes

It's time to open your mind to new knowledge. Get your Registration and welcome to the event.

Networking

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
30 minutes

Timing for Creating Connections and Share Experiences.

Keynote Speaker

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
30 minutes

Kim Gilbert

Director of Human Resources

Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan

Taking a Provincial Approach to Volunteering and Caring with Older Adults

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1 hour 30 minutes
Facilitated Round table discussion
*This session includes a research component (REB #1882)

Lunch

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1 hour

Light Refreshments.

Microlearning Sessions: Altered Responses

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
1 hour

Erin Yakiwchuk

Assistant Professor
The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan and a pharmacist with the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Program at Saskatoon City Hospital.
Her teaching, research, and clinical practice are centered around enhancing the health of older adults through appropriate medication use and multidisciplinary team-based care.

Deb Schick

Leader Professional Practice

Administrator Central Haven Sherbrooke Community Centre/Central Haven

Microlearning Sessions: Advance Care Planning

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
1 hour

Lauren Lang and Crystal Gharini
Registered social workers from SHA Provincial Advance Care Planning Program
Preparing for future healthcare decision-making

Microlearning Sessions: End-of-Life Care