Events
Northwood’s first Research Symposium on Continuing Care
Join Northwood as they launch their first Research Symposium addressing the growing importance of research in the field of Continuing Care. 
This symposium will touch on topics of interest within Continuing Care, from home care to nursing homes, that appeal to administrators and managers, health care providers, researchers and students. It will also cover innovative ways of how we transfer knowledge gained from research initiatives into our daily lives.
To download the brochure and registration form, click here.
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Northwood Spring Conference Registration Open
Northwood’s 12th annual Spring Conference is scheduled for June 13, 2011 .
The theme for the 12th annual Spring Conference this year is ‘We Have A Choice. Responding to Diversity in Continuing Care: Understanding Cultural Competency.’
Place: Holiday Inn Harbourview, Dartmouth
Date and Time: June 13, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For a registration form, click here
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Alzheimer Society of NS Family Caregiver Education Series
The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia presents an Alzheimer Disease Family Educations Series for family/friend caregivers.
Registration is at no cost. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Who: Family members who are providing care and support to someone recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia (ADRD).
When: May 12- June 16, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m .
Where: Penthouse, 2615 Northwood TerraceTo Register: Call Patricia Howe at Northwood Client Services at 454-3356
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NS Alzheimer Conference Call for Presentations
The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia has put out a call for presentation for their Provincial Conference, November 7-8, 2011:
50% of baby boomers recently surveyed* identified memory loss as a key symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, but were unable to identify any other critical signs. Another 23% couldn’t name any symptoms. Does this surprise you? In what ways does this affect your work?
Dementia is more than memory loss. It progressively affects many aspects of cognition, function, behavior and ability. How can a broader understanding of dementia inform workplace and care practices? How would a greater awareness of dementia impact the work you do in communities across the province? The Alzheimer Society invites you to share knowledge, tools and insights that have made a difference. Give us something to think about!
This conference is aimed at expanding our understanding of the multiple challenges of living with dementia or caring for a person with dementia throughout their journey.
Presentations formats can include: lectures, panel discussions, plays – or any other innovative teaching methods (usually 60 minutes, including Q&A). The Conference attracts an interdisciplinary audience of 300 participants, primarily health care professionals.
The conference committee will review proposals and selection will be based on relevance to theme and target audience. Please submit a one-page description including title, author(s), and abstract (300 words or less), along with your contact information to:
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia – Conference 2011
6009 Quinpool Road, Suite 300Halifax, NS B3K 5J7
422-7961; 1- 800-611-6345; FAX- 902-422-7971
E-mail: Linda.bird@asns.ca
Deadline for submissions: Friday April 29, 2011
If you would like to suggest a topic or guest speaker, please call or email!
Seniors’ Health Information Series
The HEALTH Committee (Helping Elderly Adults Live Their Healthiest) and The Centre for Health Care of the Elderly, Capital District Health Authority, present2010/ 2011 Seniors’ Health Info Series
“Staying Healthy in Mid-Life and Beyond”
Dr. Jean Gray
Topic: Medicines: Are we Getting Our Money’s Worth?
Speaker: Jean D Gray, MD, FRCPC, Past President, American Society of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics and Professor Emeritus, Division of Medical Education, Dalhousie University.
Date: Monday, March 28, 2011
Time: 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Location: Royal Bank Theatre, QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax Infirmary, 1796 Summer Street, Halifax.
These presentations will be broadcast across Nova Scotia via the TeleHealth Network at various community locations.
Light refreshments provided.
For brochures or inquiries,
Telephone 473-8603
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Northwood Conference – mark your calendar!
The Northwood Foundation announces their 12th annual Spring Conference and Research Symposium: We Have A Choice - Responding to Diversity in Continuing Care. Understanding Cultural Competency.
Date is June 13, 2011
Time: 8 am-4pm
Location: Holiday Inn Harbourview, Dartmouth, NS
For more information, call 902-454-3069
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Canadian Association on Gerontology 40th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting
The Canadian Association on Gerontology is pleased to announce its Call for Abstracts for the 40th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, taking place October 21 – 23, 2011 in Ottawa, Ontario. This year, the conference is hosting the 4th Pan-American Congress of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics.
Details:
Canadian Association on Gerontology (www.cagacg.ca)
40th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting
October 21-23, 2011, Ottawa, ON
“New Directions for Aging”
The Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG) is pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the 40th Annual Scientific & Educational Meeting. At this conference, we are pleased and honoured to host the 4th Pan-American Congress of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (www.iagg.info). Join us to share your research with your colleagues from North America, Latin America and the Caribbean!
The theme of this joint international meeting is “New Directions for Aging.” The joint conference will take place from October 21-23, 2011 in Ottawa, Ontario at the Westin Ottawa.
Individuals are encouraged to submit abstracts that address the conference theme, although all submissions will be given equal consideration. Abstracts are due March 31, 2011.
Please visit us at www.cagacg.ca to view:
- Call for Abstracts
- Preliminary Program
- Student Poster Competition
- Travel Grants
- Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus
For more information, please visit the CAG website: www.cagacg.ca or contact us by phone at (416) 978-7977 or by email at asem@cagacg.ca. Follow us on Facebook (http://on.fb.me/cag_acg) or Twitter (http://twitter.com/cagacg) to keep up-to-date on the conference.
The 2011 ASEM is hosted by the Élisabeth Bruyère Research Institute
(http://www.bruyere.org)
Care For The Caregiver series begins this week
From Capital District Health Authority:
By 2033, the seniors population in Nova Scotia will be 257,874; an increase of 86.3 per cent from 2007. With an aging population come increasing demands on caregivers. Beginning this week, Healthy Workplace and Seniors Mental Health present the following talks for staff about caregiving:
o Nov. 18 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. – Are you ready for the Sliver Tsunami?
o Nov. 30 from 12:15-12:45pm – Caregiver Stress
o Dec. 7 from 12:15 to 1 p.m. – Navigating the System
All three talks take place in the Royal Bank Theatre, Halifax Infirmary. For more resources for caregivers, visit the Caregiving page of Capital Health’s public website.
Free workshops on caring for aging parents.
On October 20, Rob Poirier from Home Instead Senior Care will be presenting the first of 4 free workshops on Caring for Your Parents.
The workshop topics include: Recognizing the Signs of Aging, Communicating with Seniors, Long-distance Care Giving and Choosing a Home Care Provider. The workshops are targeted at adults with aging parents.
For more information, contact
Home Instead Senior Care
5991 Spring Garden Road, Suite 485
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 1Y6
Phone 902-429-2273
www.homeinstead.com
Free Public Lecture – Alzheimer disease: good days, bad days
The Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health (CCSMH) is holding their 4th National conference on September 27-28 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 
As part of this event, Dr. Kenneth Rockwood will be giving his annual Kathryn Allen Weldon Public Lecture on Alzheimer’s disease.
This year’s topic is “Why do people with Alzheimer’s disease have good days and bad days?”
Date: September 27,2010
Time: 5:30pm Reception, 6:00pm Lecture
Place: Atlantic Ballroom, Westin Nova Scotia Hotel, 1181 Hollis St, Halifax NS
All are welcome – this is a free, public lecture.
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