Advance care planning can be more complex with adults who have cognitive or communication differences. Understanding concepts of inclusion, competency and a model of shared decision making can be helpful for the clinician in supporting care planning and medical directives that align with the individuals wishes. This talk also explores strategies employed in pediatrics where […]

Email: conferences@uhn.ca Website: https://events.myconferencesuite.com/CCD2025 ABOUT THE CONFERENCE: The 12th Canadian Conference on Dementia brings together a group of national and international scholars to share clinically relevant, cutting-edge developments in dementia research.  This year's theme is across the dementia cognitive continuum: prevention, precision medicine, and practice implications. The keynotes, plenaries, parallel sessions, and workshops will focus on multiple aspects […]

Trust is the foundation of a well-functioning health care system.     At this year’s Canadian Conference on Physician Health (CCPH) we want to know how health leaders, educators and learners – like you – are working to build that trust. Join us in Vancouver or online from Oct. 17-18, where we'll discuss topics such as […]

The conference will be held in-person and online on Oct 17th and 18th, 2025. Three guest speakers with expertise on ageing will be featured.  Click the link below for more information. This conference will explore the universal process of human aging and what may contribute to greater resilience and adaptation. It will explore the science […]

The conference theme "Mind the Gap: Improving Care" celebrates the many advances made in the field, while recognizing that challenges remain that influence the effectiveness of palliative care, including awareness and understanding, accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and health system issues. Registration for the online conference opens in June 2025. SAVE THE DATE: Click here

                        Covenant Houses conference theme "Mind the Gap: Improving Care" celebrates the many advances made in the field, while recognizing that challenges remain that influence the effectiveness of palliative care, including awareness and understanding, accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and health system issues. Registration for the […]

        How does a small rural community with limited medical resources and aging volunteers enhance supports for people with life-changing illness and their families? Join Quadra Island Compassionate Community’s project team to share approaches, including educating the community to help themselves and each other to navigate the challenges of serious illness, caregiving, […]

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Part of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series This workshop explores the unique experiences of grief and bereavement within the South Asian community. Gain insights and be better equipped to support this diverse immigrant group, with varied cultural practices and faiths, in a culturally sensitive manner. Poster you can print and share linked here. *This session […]