It makes me so happy to see transcripts from discussions with #olderadults as key inputs to inform research, design and change. We need more of this!! Excellent project ⁦DesHCAProject ⁩ #CAG_2022 #codesign #livedexperience

Learnings on #codesign and working with #coresearchers. These are common challenges and overcoming them is really worth it! Thanks for being leaders in this approach and sharing your experience! #CAG_2022 ConnectingThroughCultureAsWeAge

A great thread that tackles myths about aging! It’s worth 5 minutes of your time today! #aging #evidence OARC

Caregivers contribute greatly to our society but the cost to them is huge. Helen shares her story of changing her life to make time & space to care for her brother. Let's make 2023 the year we valuing and respecting caregivers Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence #CdnCaregiving theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

SIMPLE but powerful. It doesn't always have to be hard to be kind and make a difference for people. If we are lucky, each of us will grow old. The evidence is clear - it can be lonely! More of things like this please!

How much have you heard about Long-term care in the last 3 years? Lots!! How much of it included the stories of people who live in the #LTC homes, in their own voices? Not much. This podcast digs deep into this topic. We need to hear from residents of #LTC more often! Listen pls.

From one family caring for someone with #frontotemporaldementia to another, my heart aches for you. It's a cruel disease 💔 Yet there are moments of beauty and love. Awareness needs to much needed change and hope for families and people living with #FTP. cbc.ca/news/entertain…

Had the privilege of being interviewed on BBC World Service today, sharing our caregiving story in caring for my dad with #frontotemporal lobe #dementia. I'm sad hear of #BruceWillis diagnosis - and I hope this sparks the need for more research & awareness. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w1…

Consider adding the latest Matters of Engagement podcast podcast to your long weekend listening lineup. Hosts Jennifer Johannesen & Emily Nicholas sat down with residents Gale & Devora & OARC ED Dee Tripp for an engaging conversation about the essential input of residents in #LTC Policy.

Yes! My dad, who has #frontotemporal dementia (FTD), does a mean #Sudoku. He's almost 10 years post diagnosis. Check it out.

Celebrating the power, ability and brilliance of women gets more important to me everyday. Today & everyday, see the light in the women around you. When we lift women up, we all benefit. #internationalwomensday #womenpower #celebratewomen #entrepreneur #womenentrepreneurs 🎉

Honoured to be included. Adding: Samantha Winemaker she/her Jodeme Goldhar 🇨🇦🌐 LivMendelsohn @DebGollob Elise Johnson Kelly Peace Kellie Garrett Karen Milligan Alice Raine Nora Spinks Jacobi Elliott Amy Coupal @danielle_vanduz

Understanding #longtermcare through the eyes of people who LIVE in Long-term Care homes. Follow OARC to learn more through their myth buster posts. #livedexperience #olderadults #ageism

Congratulations to all the recipients! A special congrats to Louise Kinross and LivMendelsohn. Such a pleasure to know you both!!

Attention Toronto-based caregivers! Check out this event next week - April 27. Excellent speaker line up and interesting workshops. Register today!

Congratulations to Razia and Mohammad - lived experience advisors who are making a difference. Cathy's legacy on. She would be so proud. #patientexperience #engagement #codesign #caregivers

#RIP Gordon Lightfoot. A class act. A Canadian icon. Thank you for everything. Rest easy.

Calling all #familycaregivers in Canada. Please complete this national survey. Together we can build the case for change - and you can be an important part of that, by complete this survey. #caregiver #caregiving #family #askingforafriend

Such an important reminder, and insightful visual, as we think about #engagement. We need to work collaboratively with #patient and #caregiver partners, and find the win-win.

“Let's normalize working caregivers. Let's talk about it. Let's make it safe to bring up the challenges.” - LivMendelsohn Check out this piece from Canadian HR Reporter on the challenges that working caregivers face. Christa Haanstra #CdnCaregiving #FutureofWork bit.ly/3MQKR1O