Free NLNPEA information session/meeting on May 28, 2013 in Grand Falls-Windsor (and accessible through teleconference and webinar):
“It’s Me We’re Talking About!!”
Exploring elder-friendly healthcare
When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:30pm (island time)
Where: Mount
Peyton Hotel (Newfoundland Room), 214 Lincoln Road,
Grand
Falls-Windsor, NL*
Join us for a free presentation by: Tracey Comeau, Director of Health Services,
Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Central Health,
plus learn more about the NL Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and other initiatives to end elder abuse.
Older
adults comprise the majority of people receiving healthcare services in many of
our acute
and long-term-care beds throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. There
is evidence some health
care professionals hold negative views about older
people influencing their behavior towards them
and making assumptions about the needs and capabilities of older people.
This
presentation will explore the deeply rooted negative beliefs about older people
and the aging
process that have been socially created and reinforced and embedded
in functions, institutions,
rules and everyday life. It will explore common themes/concerns expressed by clients,
families
and staff such as; response to the older person in the ER, acute and long term care, advance care
directives and decision making, sexuality and the environment, and how health care professionals
can learn to listen to the older person while placing increased value on their life’s experiences, wisdom and quality of life.
Refreshments will be served.
This is a free event. All are welcome.
*Can’t join us in person? Our meetings are also
accessible through teleconference and webinar. To join the audio portion of the meeting on May 28, simply dial: 1-866-613-5223 and enter conference code 7360114 when prompted.
To see our presenters’ slides, you can also join us by webinar. To register for the webinar, go to: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/290534866
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Regional Events
May 24 - Harbour Breton:
“Elder Abuse: How To Recognize It and Where To Go For Help”
What: Presentation on Elder Abuse
When: May 24th, 11:00am-12:00pm, lunch to follow
Where: Harbour Breton Lions Club
Who: Seniors Resource Centre-NL/NL Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, in partnership with Central Health
This session is open to anyone whom would like to attend, not just seniors.
Some transportation support available. Lunch will be served at 12:00 pm and door prizes will be drawn.
This event is FREE!
To attend you must register!!!!!
Please contact: Sandra Dominie 885 3136 or Chris McDonald 538 3653
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May 27 - Springdale:
Just-for-You Day for Seniors
Learn from guest speakers, including a presentation on elder abuse. Enjoy a delicious lunch. Socialize with old and new friends.
When: Monday May 27, 2013
Time: 9:30am to 2pm
Place,: Manuel Hall, Springdale
Register by calling Sharon Pelley at 673-2777 by May 22.
Sponsored by the NL Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse in partnership with Life Unlimited for Older Adults.
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May 29th - Gander
Seniors' Wellness Day
Wednesday, May 29th
10am to 2:00 pm
Free!
This event is a workshop for seniors and will include the following topics: elder abuse, nutrition/healthy eating, stretching and fitness, injury prevention, mental health and more.
If you would like more information, please call: Sharon at 651-6261
Sponsored by the Newfoundland and Labrador Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse in partnership with Central Health and the Town of Gander.
These provincial and regional events have been possible through funding from New Horizons for Seniors, Government of Canada.
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National Events
National Conference, May 23, Toronto
Interactive Workshops:Sexuality & Aging/Environment & Aging/Elder Abuse:Fraud Prevention/Depression:Older Adults in Hospital-AND MORE at the 2013 NICE Knowledge Exchange
REGISTER NOW for this year's conference - May 23rd, Hart House, University of Toronto.
The 2013 program features an exceptional lineup of experts who will be addressing issues of great interest to everyone in the field of aging - including:
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Co-author of best seller, CONNECTED: The surprising power of social networks and how they shape our lives, JAMES FOWLER, PhD is the KEYNOTE speaker at the 2013 Annual NICE Knowledge Exchange, May 23rd - Hart House, University of Toronto. In his keynote, Dr. Fowler will reveal the dynamics of these social networks and will present compelling evidence on the profound influence they have on our health, wealth, and even happiness.
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS:
Elder Abuse-Using deception: Fraudulent Offences and Preventative Approaches with Dr. Thomas Goergen
Depression - Older Adults in Hospital with Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld
Sexuality & Aging with Valerie Barr
Environment & Aging with Dr. Samir Sinha
PLUS - EXTENDED THEME TEAM PRESENTATIONS:
Caregiving with Dr. Peter Donahue
Dementia Care with Dr. Peter Whitehouse
Economic Security & Financial Literacy-Planning for Retirement with FCAC's Roger Dowdall
Elder Abuse-NICE National Prevalence Study with Dr. Ariela Lowenstein
End of Life - Shared Care with Dr. Christopher Klinger
Ethnicity & Aging with Dr. Ho Hon Leung
Law & Aging-Predatory Marriages with Prof. Albert Oosterhoff
Mental Health-Mood Disorders with Dr. Robert Madan.
STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION:
Students - submit your abstracts by May 15th, 2013 for a chance to win a $200 prize
Professors & Instructors - encourage your students to submit
Special Rates for Students and Older Adults 65+
Registration includes breakfast, lunch and Scientific Director's Reception.
Space is limited so register now at http://www.niceke.ca/
Registration closes May 15th, 2013
If you have any questions, contact us at anke@nicenet.ca
See you all on May 23rd!
