Join us in Toronto on November 5th & 6th for our 2018 conference!
This year's theme is Intersections of mental health in long-term care and we are thrilled to present guest speakers and workshops on the mental health experiences of both residents and caregivers.
Location and dates:
Location: Novotel Toronto North York. 3 Park Home Avenue, Toronto.
Conference: Monday November 5th (conference 9am-4:45pm) & Tuesday November 6th (9am-3:30pm)
Reception: Monday November 5th 5-6:15pm (light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar)
Banquet dinner and performance of No Longer Relevant: Monday November 5th 6:15-9pm
Program highlights:
This year's conference will feature:
- Presentations on
- Grief, Aging, and Mental Health
- Aging and Mental Health- Current Challenges in Long-Term Care
- Breakout sessions with Family Councils Ontario, Alzheimer Society of Toronto, & Elder Abuse Ontario
- Navigating Uncharted Waters: Care for Caregivers
- Depression, Cognitive Impairment, and Late Life Mood Disorders
- Supporting families in LTC through social work
- Learning circles and networking opportunities!
- Banquet dinner and theatre performance of No Longer Relevant
- Family Council Member of the Year Award ceremony at banquet dinner
Program and agenda:
Monday November 5th
9-10am: Registration & breakfast
9:45-10:15am: Welcome & opening remarks
10:15-11:15am: Geriatric mental health services in long-term care homes in Ontario
Dr. Carole Cohen
11:15-11:30am: break
11:30am-12:30pm: Aging and Mental Health- Current Challenges in Long-Term Care
Stephanie Saur & Christina Pacheco
12:30-1:30pm: Lunch
1:30-2:45pm: Supporting the caregiver experience: the role of Social Workers & Social Service Workers
Samantha Peck, Family Councils Ontario
2:45-3pm: Afternoon break
3-4:30pm: Breakout sessions
- Peer Support & Wellbeing of Members - Samantha Peck (Family Councils Ontario)
- Alzheimer’s Society – Alzheimer Society of Toronto (Erin Hawker)
- Elder Abuse & Mental Health – Christine Chan (Elder Abuse Ontario)
4:30pm: Day 1 wrap-up
5-6:15pm: Reception with hors d'oeuvres and cash bar
6:15-9pm: Banquet dinner & Family Council Member Award Ceremony featuring a performance of “No Longer Relevant” by Act 2 Studio Works Play (ticketed separately from conference registration)
Tuesday November 6th
9-9:30am: Breakfast
9:30-9:45am: Welcome and opening remarks
9:45-11:10am: Navigating Uncharted Waters : The Compassionate Caregivers Tips for Staying Afloat
Sandi Robinson
11:10-11:15am: Brief refreshment break
11:15am-12:30pm: Depression, Cognitive Impairment, and Late Life Mood Disorders in Seniors
Dr. Benoit Mulsant
12:30-1:30pm: Lunch
1:30-3pm: Learning Circles & Networking- Discussion of best practices and conference takeaways
3pm: Conference wrap-up
3:30pm: Conference concludes
Fees:
2-day conference registration: $50, including materials, continential breakfast, lunch, and breaks
Banquet dinner and theatre performance: $25 (ticketed separately from conference registration)