Hello May! Tune into the #RGPcentral Monthly Newsletter for new grant opportunities, research trials for older adults, and our Annual Report.

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It's #MentalHealthWeek ! The theme is Be Kind, #CompassionConnects . Demonstrating compassion through caring actions and kindness can positively impact mood. See what we have going on this week to celebrate #mentalhealthweek24 :
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May 6-12 is National Nursing Week! At RGPCentral, we celebrate nurses working in all aspects of health care.
Shout-out to Gabrielle Wolfe RN, our Clinical Intake Coordinator, for your contributions to #geriatric nursing. She has kindly provided a Q & A for #NursingWeek2024 .

Today we celebrate #DoctorsDay . We extend our profound gratitude to all our doctors for their invaluable contributions to our hospital, patients, and community. If you have a message of thanks you'd like to share, reply below! #hamont Read more at hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/doctors-….

Please share with Long-Term Care staff in your network. Join us for a 4-part webinar series discussing the #Fracture Risk Scale & how to prevent fractures in LTC hosted by Dr. Caitlin McArthur and Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy.

More information and registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We are seeking speakers for #RGPcentral Lunch Webinars hosted w Geras Centre for Aging Research, open to researchers and clinicians in the field of #aging and geriatric health. Please email [email protected] if you are interested.

Fantastic to catch up with geriatrician colleagues from across the country at the 2024 Canadian Geriatrics Society annual scientific meeting as we discuss leading edge developments in #Geriatrics ! #aging #health #research #MedEd #CGS2024 Canadian Geriatrics UBC Medicine UBC Department of Medicine

It’s a beautiful day in #Calgary . Looking forward to connecting with colleagues Canadian Geriatrics Annual Scientific Meeting 2024 at the #RGPcentral booth. Stay tuned on our social media for updates 😄

Seeking to elevate your training in #geriatric cognition? The next #Cognitive Assessment Workshop is available on a Saturday - May 4 #virtually 9AM EDT. We hope this time slot is integrable into a busy work week!
Info & Register: rgpc.ca/events/cogniti…

Where can I find resources on #aging ?
Check out the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal or the #Senior Friendly Care Framework from @RGPtoronto: rgptoronto.ca/resources/reso…

Feeling like you have lost your energy and find climbing stairs increasingly difficult? The #OPTIMAL Fitness Study is for you! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join a #FREE fitness program focused on improving balance, regaining strength, overall health, and independence 💪…

How do I achieve a certificate in #Geriatric Foundations? To receive a certificate of completion, learners need to complete 10 required & 2 elective modules, amounting to a 6-hour virtual program. More questions?
Here is the FAQ: geriatricfoundations.com/faq/

Congratulations! 👏 We hope our #Geriatric Certificate Program will be valuable for your nursing placements. If you are looking for more education in geriatric health care, make sure to check out our Geriatric Foundations Modules and the upcoming Update in Geriatrics conference.

How does the #Geriatric Certificate Program improve everyday clinical practice?
Students have reported new approaches to care, improvement in skills, and a greater knowledge base.

Are you attending the Canadian #Geriatrics Society (CGS) Annual Scientific Meeting in Calgary? Make sure to drop by our #RGPcentral booth and say hi 👋!

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