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The Compassionate, Dementia Inclusive Communities toolkit provides practical advice for organizations aspiring to improve support for persons living with dementia and their care partners using a compassionate community approach. The purpose of this presentation is to describe the theoretical and practical development of this toolkit, specifically the weaving together of three community development lenses: compassionate communities, dementia inclusion, and volunteer navigation. We will also share early developments of the implementation of this toolkit in 6 unique communities in BC, Alberta, Ontario, and the Yukon.

Presenters:
Gloria Puurveen, PhD
Project Manager and Knowledge Translation Lead, Nav-CARE

Kelly Ashford, PhD
Project Manager for EU Navigate Project

Kelli Sullivan, MA
Research Facilitator – Palliative and End-of-Life research, UBC Okanagan

Melody Jobse
Community Engagement & Development, BC Centre for Palliative Care

Heather Neale-Furneaux
Knowledge Mobilization Lead, Building Capacity in Dementia Project, UBC Vancouver

via Zoom webinar: REGISTER HERE

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A Research to Practice Webinar
Co-sponsored by the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention and North Okanagan Hospice Society

Over 8 million Canadians live with chronic pain. Dr. Holtzman will review the latest research demonstrating a connection between social relationships and the experience of pain, as well as implications for the effective treatment of pain.

Presenter:
Susan Holtzman, PhD, RPsych
Associate Professor, Psychology
Lead Investigator of the Connection, Health and Technology (CHaT) Lab
Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
University of British Columbia Okanagan

via Zoom – REGISTER HERE

Free and open to the public – Everyone is welcome

Motor imagery is the imagined practice (or mental rehearsal) of a movement. In this presentation, we will discuss how we can use motor imagery to help us perform smooth and steady movements as we age, and after stroke.

Presenters:
Sarah Kraeutner, PhD
Assistant Professor and Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar
Department of Psychology, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of British Columbia Okanagan

Justine Magnuson, PhD Postdoctoral Fellow and Michael Smith Health Research BC Trainee, Department of Psychology, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of British Columbia Okanagan

via Zoom webinar – REGISTER HERE

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Dan will discuss the current issues faced by seniors in British Columbia.

Presenter:
Dan Levitt, Seniors Advocate
Office of the Seniors Advocate, Province of British Columbia

via Zoom webinar – REGISTER HERE

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This presentation discusses clinician roles in shaping data quality in electronic health records and digitalized health systems. Impacts on downstream data use and clinical care provision will also be discussed.

Presenter:
Charlene Ronquillo, RN, PhD
School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development
University of British Columbia Okanagan

via Zoom webinar: REGISTER HERE

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We typically think of pharmacists as the professionals who dispense our medications, answer our medication questions, and ensure that our medications are going to be safe and effective.  But we can utilize our pharmacists for so much more!  From prescribing for minor ailments and ordering lab tests to ensuring we are using climate conscious medications, this presentation will cover some of the lesser-known ways that pharmacists can help us achieve our healthcare goals.

Presenter:
Jennifer Bolt, BScPharm, PharmD, MHA
Research and Development Pharmacist, Interior Health

via Zoom webinar – REGISTER HERE

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Introducing new technologies like virtual reality (VR) and social robots in long-term care (LTC) brings both opportunities and challenges. While these tools can enhance engagement, emotional support, and well-being, they also raise ethical and practical concerns such as access, staff training, and resident acceptance. This presentation shares useful insights and discuss practical tips from real-world examples on how technology can be used effectively and responsibly into everyday care.

Presenters:
Lillian Hung, RN PhD
Canada Research Chair in Senior Care
Associate Professor, School of Nursing
University of British Columbia Vancouver

Mario, Patient Partner

via Zoom webinar – REGISTER HERE

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This presentation will discuss what the microbiome is, and more importantly its impact on healthy aging.  This includes various ways to improve your microbiome such as diet, and its association with both health and disease.

Presenter:
B. Brett Finlay, PhD, OBC, OC
Michael Smith Laboratories
Faculty of Science, Microbiology and Immunology
University of British Columbia Vancouver

via Zoom webinar – REGISTER HERE

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Free and open to the public – Everyone is welcome