Agenda/Sessions
9 - 9:15 AM
Opening Remarks
9:15 - 9:30 AM
Personal Story
9:30 - 10:15 AM
Opening Presentation
Finding Your Way on This Dementia Journey
Wherever you are in this journey, you are not alone. Recognizing that a caregiver’s journey may seem like a rollercoaster at times with no single road map for where we are all going, Sylvia will share strategies to help you navigate this journey as best as you can.
Sylvia Davidson, MSc, OT Reg. (Ont.)
10:15 - 10:45 AM
Break/Exhibits
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Session 1
1A - There's More to Dementia Than Memory Loss
*This session is now full!
Eighty-six per cent of Manitobans are able to identify memory loss as a symptom of dementia, but did you know it also affects a person’s mobility, behaviour, speech and vision? During this session, Dr. Campbell will help you better understand the various symptoms and explain the different types of dementia. He will also provide information and insights into the changes that may be experienced throughout the progression of dementia.
Barry Campbell, MD, FRCPC, Geriatric Psychiatry, St. Boniface Hospital
1B - Bridging the Gap: Inviting Family Into Care Conversations
*This session is now full!
‘Care conferences’ are opportunities to meet with staff involved in the care of a person living with dementia who is residing in a personal care home. In this session, learn about what care conferences are, who’s involved, when and how often they should happen and the primary goals of the meeting. This session will also discuss what to expect before, during and after the meetings.
Sarah Enzlberger, RN, Resident Care Manager, Misericordia Health Centre
Lisa Lloyd-Scott, BSW, MSW, RSW, Resident Care Manager, Riverview Health Centre
1C - Complex Legal Situations
What is a Power of Attorney? Healthcare Directive? Gerrit will help you understand the differences between these legal documents and the importance of having them completed, especially early in the dementia journey. Gerrit will also explore different options and important considerations when managing complex legal situations.
Gerrit Theule, Barrister & Solicitor, Wolseley Law
1D - Caregiving is a Balancing Act!
*This session is now full!
The progression of dementia comes with changes to a person's abilities, mood and behaviours. As a care partner, how can you balance risk when safety is a concern? How do you manage relationships when your roles have changed or feel like you’re balancing multiple responsibilities? Sylvia will walk you through approaches to understanding these changes, along with some tips and tricks to add to your toolkit.
Sylvia Davidson, MSc, OT Reg. (Ont.)
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Lunch/Exhibits
1:15 - 2:30 PM
Breakout Session 2
2A - Transitioning to Long-Term Care
*This session is now full!
In this session, the Long-Term Care Access Centre Clinical Leads will present on the Long-Term Care eligibility and placement within the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. The role of the Long-Term Care Navigator for clients accessing Long Term Care in both hospital and community will be reviewed, as well as an overview of placement options including Supportive Housing, Personal Care Home (including specialized units) and Chronic Care. They will also review current waitlists and wait times for Long-Term Care placement.
Marie Michaud, B.A., BSW, RSW, Clinical Team Leader
Timothy Sandron, MSW, RSW, Clinical Team Leader
2B - Caregiving is a Balancing Act! (1D Repeated Session)
*This session is now full!
The progression of dementia comes with changes to a person's abilities, mood and behaviours. As a care partner, how can you balance risk when safety is a concern? How do you manage relationships when your roles have changed or feel like you’re balancing multiple responsibilities? Sylvia will walk you through approaches to understanding these changes, along with some tips and tricks to add to your toolkit.
Sylvia Davidson, MSc, OT Reg. (Ont.)
2C - Ambiguous Loss and Grief
*This session is now full!
Ambiguous loss is a type of grief you feel when a person living with dementia is still physically present but may not be mentally or emotionally present in the way they used to be. In this session, you will become familiar with the signs and effects of ambiguous loss and hear about approaches to cope with this type of grief.
Lesley Koven, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba
2D - Medications & Dementia - Answering Frequently Asked Questions
Join Allison to discuss some of the common medication-related questions about dementia, behaviours associated with dementia and medications to avoid in dementia.
Allison Bell, BScPharm, MHM, Long-Term Care Pharmacy Manager, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
2:30 - 2:45 PM
Break/Exhibits
2:45 - 3:15 PM
Closing Presentation
Both Sides Now: Navigating the Journey with Courage & Self-Compassion
Dr. Jillian Horton has a wealth of knowledge and experience from being a general internist and medical educator at the University of Manitoba but her most valuable lessons came from growing up with two disabled siblings and a lifetime spent advocating for her older sister. In this talk, she will share her reflections on the challenges of navigating the caregiving journey and how we can care for ourselves while simultaneously caring for others.
Jillian Horton, MD, Internal Medicine; Director, Alan Klass Medical Humanities Program, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba; Author, “We Are All Perfectly Fine”; Winnipeg
3:15 - 3:30 PM
Closing Remarks/Door Prizes
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