Innovative Approaches to Geriatric Psychiatry & Transitions in Care

Innovative Approaches to Geriatric Psychiatry & Transitions in Care

A collaborative event designed to enhance the integration of acute and long-term care for older adults in the Hamilton area.

Date and time

Tuesday, November 26 · 8am - 3pm EST

Location

88 Maplewood Ave

88 Maplewood Avenue Hamilton, ON L8M 1W9 Canada

Agenda

8:00 AM

Welcome & Registration

8:45 AM

Opening Remarks

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Lewy Body Dementia (LBD): A Great Pretender in Medicine

Dr. Brian Misiaszek, MD, MSc, FRCPc

Lewy Body Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder with cognitive decline, hallucinations, and motor symptoms from abnormal protein deposits. It can resemble Parkinson's Disease and be confused with ...

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Prevention of Error-Based Transfers (PoET)

Dr. Jill Oliver, PhD

PoET is an award-winning Ethics Quality Improvement Project based out of William Osler Health System, that helps Ontario long-term care homes change the culture of decision making in positive and sus...

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Morning Break

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Community Partner Presentations

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch & Networking

Lunch will be provided for all registrants and speakers.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Anti-Oppressive Practice Approaches to Geriatric Psychiatry

Dr. Albina Veltman, MD, FRCPC

Anti-oppressive practice is an approach to the assessment and treatment of patients that considers issues such as privilege, oppression, identity, context, and power relations as important elements i...

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Trials on Alzheimer Disease-Related Agitation, Psychosis, & Interventions

Karen Thompson, BA, MA

Aastha Relan, BHSc, MSc

Advancing care for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, frailty, and mild cognitive impairment involves innovative clinical trials and interventions. The GERAS Centre’s research includes trials add...

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Closing Remarks

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours

Bridging Gaps: Innovative Approaches to Geriatric Psychiatry & Transitions in Care


Join us for this FREE collaborative event designed to enhance the integration of acute and long-term care for older adults in the Hamilton area. This symposium will explore relevant topics in geriatric psychiatry, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and explore innovative practices to improve transitions and care continuity.


Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Time: 8:00AM-3:15PM

Location: St. Peters Hospital Auditorium, 88 Maplewood Avenue (Hamilton, ON)

Cost: Free


Speakers:

  • Dr. Brian Misiaszek, MD, MSc, FRCPC
  • Dr. Jill Oliver, PhD
  • Dr. Albina Veltman, MD, FRCPC
  • Karen Thompson, BA, MA
  • Aastha Relan, BHSc, Msc


Learning Objectives:

  • Develop Collaborative Networks: strengthen partnerships between acute and long-term care providers
  • Improve Transitions in Care: promote smooth and patient-centred transitions between acute and long-term care for all patients, including those from equity-deserving groups
  • Expand Resource Knowledge: apply evidence-based best practices to clinical care by understanding available resources for geriatric psychiatry


Audience:

  • Long-term care & Acute Care Point of Care Staff
  • Discharge Specialists
  • Behavioural Support Workers
  • Case Managers
  • Social Workers
  • Home & Community Care Workers
  • Nurse Practitioners


Information about parking will be shared with registrants closer to the event date.


Lunch will be provided for all registrants. Please make sure to include any dietary restrictions and/or allergies when registering.


Questions? Contact Gabrielle Wolfe (wolfega@hhsc.ca)


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Organized by

Regional Geriatric Program Central