Retweet if you agree that our governments should send a package of rapid tests & N95 masks to every household, every week, for free.

We anticipate high call and online volumes for vaccine appointments this week. Vaccine appointments are released on a rolling 14-day cycle. Additional appointments are being added daily online and by phone. We appreciate your patience as we work to get our community vaccinated.

[ON] You awake, Ontario? Looks like the Ontario Health portal has opened early - some users are reporting they’ve been able to book their 18+ vaccines already. covid19.ontariohealth.ca #VHCDose3 #COVID19ON #vhcON

We invite you to take part in the mySupport Study Creating Comfort Care Awareness Week 2022 social media initiative! The goal, to celebrate, educate and empower caregivers and health professionals caring for persons living with dementia. 1/2

I spoke to a PSW colleague today who left home care to work in the hospital. Why? Because she was paid $10/hour LESS for working in home care, and was having trouble paying her rent & grocery bills. Does anyone else also see a major problem with this system?

Tickets for Hearts and Hands are on sale today! Even better, from May 16- May 20, you can get a special early bird price. Head on over to safecarebc.ca/tickets to purchase yours. #Event #Healthcare #Tickets

.Danielle Just, PhD giving an informative presentation on how to better understand HCAs’ role in end-of-life care in LTCs #BCCPA2022

Thank you BC Care Providers for the opportunity to present my PhD research today at the 45th annual BC Care Providers Conference. It was such an incredible opportunity.

1/ Apply for the #CIHR grants but don't forget about institutional, foundation, provincial grants 2/ Show how your research was shared (especially non-academic audiences) 3/ Take opportunities to be at the reviewer table 4/ Find a mentor - not just in your field 5/ Self Care

Interested in sharing experiences & best practices in #AdvanceCarePlanning in #LTC? Join our next #PalliativeApproach in long-term care Community of Practice meeting —Thursday, December 8 at 11AM ET. Register: advancecareplanning.ca/ltc-cop/

Your mental health matters. That's why we partnered with the CMHA BC and the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions to offer you FREE resources and support through careforcaregivers.ca

Looking to talk with acute care nurses about what it's like to work with people with dementia! See details on the poster below or DM me. Please share or retweet!

Living in ON or AB? Are you living with #dementia alone or are a #substitutedecisionmaker for someone w/ dementia or #healthcare /#socialworker re dementia? @drcelestepang wants to hear from you for a Alzheimer Society of Canada funded study! Repost pls! celestepang.ca/stranger-than-… CanAge

Just announced! Student placement coordination support funding for LTC homes. Enroll in PREP LTC by Jan. 30 to receive funding. Register for student placement coordination support by Feb. 15. Go to clri-prepltc.ca/funding for full details. Ontario Long-Term Care #LongTermCare

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Thank you!! I am excited for this project, made possible by Mental Health Research Canada, Knowledge Institute on CYMHA, and Mitacs. I will be working with Body Brave to explore users’ experiences with their low-barrier, stepped care program for individuals experiencing ED symptoms ☺️

Researchers at the University of Waterloo are seeking people who are able to comment on the history of gerontology at UW to participate in an interview about their experiences with the program. Please contact Karen Hajj for more details! (REB #45379)

Have you registered for this week's KnowledgeBREAK webinar? Join us this Wed September 13 at 12 pm for an informative session on iPrecept: Mentors for Success​ with PREP LTC (Ontario Centres for Long-Term Care @SchlegelUW_RIA). To register, email [email protected].

Doors Open 2023 is underway! Our team is ready to show you some of the innovative work we're doing to enhance life for older adults.