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OGA 2011 Conference Program

Partnership and Integration:

Working Together to Promote Positive Aging

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May 4 & 5, 2011

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Markham

7095 Woodbine Ave.

Markham, Ontario

Association in partnership with the Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario

Call for Papers Deadline for Submission: ??? , 2010

www.gerontario.org

Celebrating OGA’s 30th Anniversary

Hosted in partnership with the Regional Geriatric

Programs of Ontario

May 4 & 5, 2011 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Markham

7095 Woodbine Ave.

Markham, Ontario

Ontario Gerontology Association 30

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30 YEARS... On behalf of the OGA, our Board of Directors and our partners, we would

like to extend a warm welcome to you as a participant in our 30th Annual Conference: Partnership and Integration: Working Together to Promote Positive Aging. We are ecstatic to be celebrating our 30th conference with you and have a very exciting conference program, which includes a world café, entertainment, and a variety of well-known speakers, workshops, and concurrent sessions targeted at a variety of audiences interested in transforming care and services for older people. We would like to extend our gratitude and thanks to the 2011 Conference Planning Committee Members: Nicole Craddock, Launi Greenspan, Lisa Hems, Robin Hurst, Raeann Rideout, Anitta Robertson, and Ken Wong. A special thanks to the OGA Board and Executive Director Norm Shulman. Norm’s tireless commitment along with endless hours of work in the planning and pulling together of this year’s conference are greatly appreciated. Our thanks also go to Teri Stonehewer for her administrative support in the office. Most of all, our thanks to you - the Conference participants – without whom all of this effort would be in vain. We are delighted that you have decided to join us at this excellent learning, networking, and sharing forum. We hope that our conference provides the inspiration to build on your work and provide new ways of transforming and shaping the care of older people. Kelly Milne Laura Wheatley Acting Director, Manager, Clinical Development Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

2011 Conference Co-Chairs

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Conference Program Schedule

Wednesday May 4, 2011

Time CONFERENCE EVENT

5:00 P.M. -

8:00 P.M.

Registration

5:30 P.M. –

6:00 P.M.

OGA/AOG 30th Annual Meeting **All OGA members are invited to attend**

6:15 P.M. –

8:00 P.M.

Special Forum: Priorities In The Field Of Aging:

The Views of Professionals and of Seniors via a World Café Exploration

Through a WORLD CAFÉ approach the priorities in the field of aging will be examined from the perspectives of professionals working in this field and from older adults. The discussions will focus on the congruence - or lack thereof - and discussion of needed changes.

The session will begin with an outline of the WORLD CAFÉ process and an overview of priorities to guide the discussion. A spokesperson for professionals and for older adults will comment on priorities from their perspective.

Facilitator: Joe Bornstein, OGA President

Commentators:

Dr. Frank J. Molnar, Ms. Bea Levis DEC, BSc, MSc MDCM, Chair of Care Watch; FRCPC. Medical Director Board Member of of the RGP of Eastern Ontario Society Ontario; Medical (Coalition) of Director, Ottawa Hospital Senior Citizens’ Geriatric Day Hospital Organizations (OSCO)

8:00 P.M. –

9:15 P.M.

30th Anniversary Reception

Presentation of the `NEW` OGA Positive Aging Award

OGA is pleased to announce the first OGA Positive Aging Award will be presented to:

Her Worship Mayor Hazel McCallion

Hazel McCallion was first elected Mayor of Mississauga in November, 1978, and is the longest serving Mayor in the

City's history.

Come join our celebration!

Entertainment - featuring musician: “George Kash Experience”


The annual GRCO Bayne-Galloway Lecture was initiated to bring the work of internationally recognized researchers to practitioners and the

academic community in Ontario.

THURSDAY May 5, 2011

TIME CONFERENCE EVENT

7:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. 7:30 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.

Conference Registration Opens Continental Breakfast, Exhibitors’ Hall & Networking

8:30 A.M. - 8:45 A.M.

Opening Remarks: Conference Co-Chair, OGA President Greetings: Hon. Sophia Aggelonitis, Minister

Responsible for Seniors

8:45 A.M. – 9:45 A.M.

GRCO LECTURE & KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Dr. Brian Goldman

The number of Canadians aged 65 and older is expected to double in the next 25 years. By 2041, approximately one in four Canadians will be a senior. Helping them live not only longer, but better is a huge challenge for a health care system under stress.

ER physician and CBC radio personality Dr. Brian Goldman is in a unique position to observe and comment on our health care system. As an ER physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Dr. Goldman helps care for seniors with increasingly complex health needs.

As host of CBC Radio One's White Coat, Black Art, Brian pulls back the curtain to reveal the true culture of medicine, warts and all. With surprising candor, Brian has uncovered ageism in health care, and talks about some needed fixes. His first book, 'The Night Shift: Real Life in the Heart of the ER', is published by HarperCollins.

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OGA’s 30TH

Annual Conference CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Time CONFERENCE EVENT

10:15 A.M. -

11:15 A.M.

CONCURRENT PAPERS & WORKSHOPS SESSIONS A1 – A7

A1

The Benefits of Exercise

Inter-Professional Collaborative Approach To Complex Senior Care: A Toronto Central CCAC And Community OT Pilot Project

Maintaining The Gains: Guidelines For Community Based Exercise Programs For People With Stroke

A2 Improving Health Care Knowledge Through Collaboration

Building Capacity In Inter-Professional Collaboration For Seniors Health: Evaluation Results

Enhancing Practice Development Through Collaborative Partnerships And Intentional Design

A3 Senior Friendly Hospitals

Enhancing The Patient-Provider Relationship: Useful Patient Communication Tools For Older Adults

Building Capacity For A Senior Friendly Hospital

A4 Inter-professional Teams To Enhance Geriatric Care In Emergency Dept.

Geriatric Emergency Management, Social Work And CCAC: Developing A Collaborative Partnership In The Emergency Department (Ed)

Evaluation of A Pilot Project: Acute Care For The Elderly Unit

A5 Geriatric Mental Health Outreach

Using A Structured Community Collaboration Model For Policy Development And Local Quality Improvement To Develop A Behavioral Support System: A SHRTN Community of Practice For Seniors With Serious Mental Health Addictions And Behaviour Initiative

A Rapid, Team Approach To Crisis Intervention And Short Term Case Management

A6 Promoting Quality Resident Care in LTC Homes

Partnerships Promoting Effective Hospital Use By Elders In Long Term Care

Promoting Practice Change To Influence Positive Outcomes

A7

WORKSHOP: Home At Last


11:30 A.M.

- 12:30 P.M.

CONCURRENT PAPERS & WORKSHOPS SESSIONS B1-B7

B1

Collaboration and Innovation in Rehab

Back To Home: A Collaborative Partnership

Standardizing Rehabilitation Leads To Better Resident Care And Satisfaction

B2 Professional Development For Health Care Professionals

Creating Future Leaders In Eldercare

Specialized Geriatric Services (SGS) Online Referral Resource Tool: A Complete Resource For Specialized Geriatric Services

B3 Senior Friendly Hospitals

Changing The Diaper Culture In Hospitals

Optimizing Elder Friendly Approaches In Acute Care

B4 Health Care Models in Geriatric Care

Geriatric Day Hospitals - A Revival

Ontario's Integrated Client Care Project

B5 Specialized Dementia Care Approaches

Partners In Dementia Care: Volunteers Play A Valuable Role

Mentorship

B6 Caregivers

Alternate Level Of Care: Narratives From Patents And Family Caregivers

Family Caregiver Connections: A Collaborative And Inclusive Model To Support Aging At Home

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Workshop: A New Innovative Transitional Role - Intensive Geriatric Service Worker

12:30 P.M.

– 1:30 P.M.

Networking Lunch

Exhibitor’s Marketplace


1:30 P.M. -

2:30 P.M.

CONCURRENT PAPERS & WORKSHOPS SESSIONS C1 - C7

C1

Innovative Fall Prevention Programs

Preventing Falls And Fractured Hips In LTC

An Innovative Falls Prevention Partnership For Older Adults Between An Acute Care Hospital And A Public Health Agency

C2 Partnering for Innovative Day Care Programs

Five Partners, Five Voices, One Program: The Journey Of Creating 'The Day Centre For Seniors'

Partnering With Adult Day Services To Create Community Integration And System Efficiency

C3 Senior Friendly Hospitals

Senior Friendly Hospitals: The Toronto Central LHIN Senior Friendly Strategy Task Force On Reducing Functional Decline

The Elder Friendly Design Resource Collaboration

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Best Practice Guidelines

Regulations, Recommendations And Resources: Creating A Sustainable Change Using RNAO Best Practices Toolkit For Positive Aging

A Practical Approach To Improving Skin And Wound Care

C5 Learning to Enhance Memory

Baycrest Memory And Aging Program

Lifelong Learning for Well-Being? Portrait Of Older Learners In A Public Continuing Education Program In Toronto

C6 Managing Seniors Health Care

Teamwork Improves Continence Care In Ontario Long Term Care Homes

Medication Management Support Services

C7 Workshop: Mississauga Halton Falls Prevention Initiative

2:30 P.M. –

2:45 P.M.

Nutrition Break

Networking

2:45 P.M. -

3:45 P.M.

Afternoon Plenary – Panel Discussion

“What’s Up With Aging At Home”

3:45 P.M.

Closing Remarks


Thursday May 5, 2011

A1 The Benefits of Exercise Maintaining the Gains: Guidelines for Community Based Exercise Programs for People with Stroke Alda Tee, Community and Long Term Care Specialist , Central East Stroke Network Central East Stroke Network, Barrie, Ontario, Paula Gilmore, Sarnia, Ontario The Ontario Stroke System has endorsed guidelines that will assist community exercise providers to design and deliver safe and effective exercise programs that will meet the needs of people with stroke in a variety of community settings. These Guidelines are congruent with current best practice recommendations and research findings and were developed by a panel of experts in the fields of stroke rehabilitation and community exercise programming. They have undergone external review by academic experts, stroke researchers and community fitness instructors Inter-professional Collaborative Approach to Complex Senior Care: A Toronto Central CCAC and community OT Pilot Project Brenda Glenns, Manager, Client Services , VHA Rehab Solutions, Toronto, Ontario; Anne Stephens, Toronto, Ontario Evaluation of an OT pilot project that has been implemented in TC CCAC with VHA Rehab Solutions to support high risk seniors living in the community. A2 Improving Health Care Knowledge Through Collaboration Building Capacity in Interprofessional Collaboration for Seniors Health: Evaluation Results Josie d'Avernas, Associate Director, Schlegel-UW Research Insitute for Aging, Kitchener, Ontario Person-centred, integrated and coordinated care for seniors is a system goal. Interprofessional care education tools will help us get to this important goal. This project developed such a tool, in the form of an effective training program that includes classroom time, practicum experience and coaching support. Evaluation results of this project are presented. Enhancing Practice Development Through Collaborative Partnerships and Intentional Design Kristie Clark, RIA Chair, Enhanced Seniors Care, Conestoga College Research Institute for Aging, Kitchener, Ontario; Josie D'avernas, Kitchener, Ontario This workshop looks at a unique partnership between research, training, and current practices in the seniors living environment. The purpose of the workshop is to share tools, techniques, and insight into how to bridge the gaps that occur between practice, education, and research for the seniors living environment in order to enhance practice development and care for seniors.

10:15 A.M. – 11:15 A.M. CONCURRENT PAPERS & WORKSHOPS SESSIONS

A1–A7


A3 Senior Friendly Hospitals Enhancing the patient-provider relationship: Useful Patient Communication Tools for Older Adults Mary-Lou van der Horst, GiiC Consultant, RGP Central and RGP Toronto, Simcoe, Ontario Patients are part of the health care team. Ways to enhance the patient-provider relationship are needed so that older adults feel they are being understood as a whole person, their complex needs are acknowledged, and common ground is found for mutually determining appropriate health management. 10 patient communication tools have been designed for older adults between the RPG Central, RGP of Toronto and IGSW Initiative in the Waterloo area and information from the research, several patient focus groups and provider determined communication voids. Building Capacity for a Senior Friendly Hospital Rebecca Ramsden, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto; Leanne Verscheure, Toronto, Ontario Mount Sinai Hospital, Geriatrics has been recognized as a strategic priority and in the fall of 2010 a comprehensive education program was launched to support this direction. The three tier educational model was developed to facilitate hospital-wide awareness and knowledge to support Mount Sinai’s goal of becoming a Senior Friendly Hospital and leader in Geriatric Care. A4 Interprofessional Teams To Enhance Geriatric Care In Emergency Dept. Geriatric Emergency Management, Social Work And CCAC: Developing A Collaborative Partnership In The Emergency Department (ED) Rola Moghabghab, Geriatric Emergency Management Nurse Practitioner, Regional Geriatric Program St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario; Shanley Rainsberry, Toronto, Ontario This presentation will describe the development of a collaborative framework for CCAC, GEM and Social Work in the ED. The presenters will illustrate the partnership with case examples -to demonstrate the importance of a cohesive interprofessional team in the care of complex elderly persons in the ED. Evaluation of a Pilot Project: Acute Care of the Elderly Unit Carol Skanes, Clinical Nurse Specialist Medicine, University Health Network Toronto Western Hospital, Etobicoke, Ontario; Mary Kay McCarthy, Etobicoke, Ontario

This presentation will include data obtained from a pilot project on implementation of an Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) unit. A5 Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Using A Structured Community Collaboration Model For Policy Development And Local Quality Improvement To Develop A Behavioral Support System: A SHRTN Community Of Practice For Seniors With Serious Mental Health Addictions And Behaviour Initative Julia Baxter, Manager, Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Programs, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Burlington, Ontario; Ken Leclair, Kingston, Ontario Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Teams (GMHOT's) experience gaps in the health care system when providing services to individuals with significant behavioural issues in the community. Six sessions


were held across the province with GMHOT's and local partners supported by a SHRTN community of practice, Ontario Health Quality Council and the AKE .This session will be of interest to professionals interested in a model to engage local leaders across the health care sectors for collaboration and dialogue. Crisis Outreach Service for Seniors Laura Pearson, Manager of Crisis Service and Community Programs for Older Adults, WoodGreen , Toronto, Ontario A Rapid, Team Approach to Crisis Intervention and Short Term Case Management A6 Promoting Quality Resident Care in LTC Homes Promoting Practice Change To Influence Positive Outcomes Marilyn Hauser, Staff Educator, Jarlette Health Services Avalon Care Centre, Orangeville, Ontario; Saima Shaikh, Mississauga, Ontario The Avalon Care Centre opened its doors over 25 years ago and is home to 147 LTC residents. Avalon LTC Centre aims to improve the delivery of care and services for residents that is effective to promote positive aging. Identifying high risk areas for residents in LTC, the Avalon Care Centre is implementing practices that is multifactorial in the prevention of falls and injuries related to falls, assessment and management of pressure ulcers, and management of Continence and bowel. Partnerships Promoting Effective Hospital Use by Elders in Long Term Care Debbie Driver, Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM), Emergency and Urgent Care The Scarborough Hospital, Toronto, Ontario; Shirin Vellani, Nurse Practitioners Supporting Teams Averting Transfers (NPSTAT), Scarborough Hospital-Birchmount Campus; and Elaine Laine Clinical Nurse Specialist, GEM NPSTAT

Visits to hospital by elders who live in long term care homes causes disruption in their lives at the least, and fatal complications at worst. Partnerships between elder care specialist Geriatric Emergency Management nurses in the hospital, and Nurse Practitioners who provide outreach to Long Term Care Homes can often avoid admission to hospital, minimize the impact of an emergency department visit, or facilitate avoidance of a visit altogether. This presentation will demonstrate how collaboration between the GEM and the Outreach NP promotes a better experience for the resident of long term care. A7 WORKSHOP Home at Last Ulla Rose, Site Manager, VON Simcoe County , Barrie, Ontario; Mary Camley, Barrie, Ontario A highly successful innovative collaboration between regulated and unregulated healthcare providers and volunteers within the acute care and community support services sectors.


11:30 – 12:30 Concurrent Sessions: Papers & Workshops B1 – B7 B1 Collaboration and Innovation in Rehab Back to Home: A Collaborative Partnership Maureen Tettman, Director, Assess & Restore Unit, St. Joseph's Villa St. Joseph's Health System, Dundas, Ontario; Lori Lawson, Hamilton, Ontario A program that involves the collaboration between a long term care home, community hospitals, and the CCAC, supported by the HNHB LHIN. This program allows hospital patients to regain their strength and optimal mobility in a setting other than acute care in order to better their opportunity for a successful return home. Standardizing Rehabilitation Leads to Better Resident Care and Satisfaction Joanne Dykeman, VP Clinial Services and Quality, Revera Inc Revera, Mississauga, Ontario With the goal of standardized best practice services made available to all Residents of Revera's Long Term Care and Retirement properties who require physical therapy services, a rehab partnership between three Rehab providers “Achieva, Active Health and PT Health“ and Ontario Revera properties was undertaken. The results are increased level of service and positive clinical outcomes. B2 Professional Development For Health Care Professionals SGS Online Referral Resource Tool: A Complete Resource For Specialized Geriatric Services Marlene Awad, Director, Administration & Information Management, Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto, Ontario; Judith MacPhail, Toronto, Ontario This referral resource is a web-enabled tool designed to help healthcare professionals find and select the right types of specialized geriatric services for clients within the Central LHIN and surrounding area. These services are for seniors with complex conditions who require assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, case management or other supportive community services. The services are located in various settings including hospitals, hospital clinics, outreach teams and community services. Creating Future Leaders in Eldercare John Puxty, Chief of Staff, Centre for Studies in Aging & Health Providence Care, Kingston, Ontario; Rosemary Brander, Kingston, Ontario Background Staff and leaders requested greater collaboration and capacity within geriatric medicine and psychiatry. A working group was formed and shared learning experiences were identified as early and ideal ways of building both partnerships and capacity. A workshop series, including facilitated case-based learning and mentoring was designed to increase effective and collaborative internal capacity for eldercare and to promote leadership within teams. The project was divided into two streams, the first stream for inpatient services and the second for community services an evaluated for outcomes.


B3 Senior Friendly Hospitals Changing the Diaper Culture in Hospitals Jo Forbell, Nursing Practice Leader, Toronto East General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario; Violeta Darrole, Patient Care Assistant, Toronto, Ontario This presentation will describe the 17 month journey that has been undertaken in our attempts to change the diaper culture, including tactics to engage staff, patients and families, our challenges and successes. Optimizing Elder Friendly Approaches in Acute Care Patricia A. Ford, NP-Adult, Geriatric Consultation Service, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario; Susan Ritchie, Hamilton, Ontario Presentation will outline the results of two consecutive studies conducted in our acute care setting and will describe the educational strategy used to enhance the delivery of evidence based care to our vulnerable senior patient population . B4 Health Care Models in Geriatric Care Ontario's Integrated Client Care Project Debra Bell, Manager, Long-Term Care and Community Care, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Toronto, Ontario Presenters will report on the care delivery model to support frail seniors living at home and will discuss how value for the individual and the system will be achieved. Geriatric Day Hospitals - a Revival Susan Barker, Physiotherapist, Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital, Orillia, Ontario This is a fast paced Geriatric Day Hospital aimed at alleviating the ED, ALC wait times and facilitating partnerships quickly. B5 Specialized Dementia Care Approaches Mentorship Jane Beamer, Manager of Dementia Care, Niagara Region T. Roy Adams Regional Centre for Dementia Care, St. Catharines, Ontario Operated by the Regional Municipality of Niagara in collaboration with many community partners the Adams Centre is a regional program for respite and complex dementia care in a specialized setting. An important component of an overall strategy designed to enhance dementia care in the T. Roy Adams Regional Centre for Dementia Care is a Mentorship Program developed between other specialized geriatric service providers and designed to strengthen the ability of the Adams Centre to better serve the Niagara community. Our Goal Build capacity in dementia specialized care across HNHB Develop dynamic interdisciplinary teams Strengthen relationships Encourage leadership opportunities across sectors "Lead From Where You Are". Participants from St. Peters Hospital & from Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Team have actively contributed to the Adams Centre Mentroship Program. Mentorship has strenthened the ability of the Adams Centre to provide quality specialized dementia care in Niagara.


Partners in Dementia Care: Volunteers Play a Valuable Role Marg Eisner, Director of Programs, Dementia Alliance Alzheimer Societies of Brant, Hamilton and Halton, Haldimand Norfolk, Brantford, Ontario Participants will gain an understanding of how to utilize volunteers within their person-centered approach in caring for those with dementia. Two programs will be presented using the Plan Do Study Act cycle with evaluations shared. B6 Caregivers Alternate Level of Care: Narratives from Patients and Family Caregivers Greg Cressman, Master of Nursing Student, Palliative Care Nurse, McMaster University; St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamiilton, Ontario This paper explores the experiences of hospitalized older patients and their family caregivers after the patient is designated as requiring Alternate Level of Care (ALC). Using an informal format, this presentation will begin with a brief description of the background, rationale and method employed for the research question, and then present a narrative summary of data for 1 case from the perspective of patient, family caregiver, and the principal investigator. A summary of findings across participants will also be presented. Family Caregiver Connections: A Collaborative And Inclusive Model To Support Aging At Home Patricia Wendy, Program Coordinator, Circle of Care Family Caregiver Connections, Toronto, Ontario Family Caregiver Connections is a unique caregiver collaboration serving families caring for seniors and family members with developmental or mental health disability.

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch, Networking, Exhibit Hall

B7 Workshop A New Innovative Transitional Role - Intensive Geriatric Service Worker Janice Paul, Intensive Geriatric Service Worker Lead, Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services, Kitchener, Ontario

The Intensive Geriatric Service Worker (IGSW) role provides intensive support and transition for frail seniors with complex needs, through integration of, and collaboration with, health and community support services. The role links directly with the GEM nurses has a timely response to ED and acute care discharges and has the flexibility to increase intensity and frequency of direct support according to the needs of the senior. Following discharge from hospital, the IGSW will conduct home visits (first within 24-48hrs) and provide intensive support and follow-up which may include 3-12 hours of service per week and then decrease as the need for intensity changes and/or access to services identified in the care plan has been achieved.


1:30 – 2:30 Concurrent Sessions: Papers & Workshops

C1 – C7

C1 Innovative Fall Prevention Programs Preventing Falls and Fractured Hips in LTC Candace Chartier, Chief Operating Officer, OMNI Health Care OMNI Health Care, Peterborough, Ontario A preventative approach to preventing falls in LTCH through screening for Osteoporosis, BEERs list medications as well as diabetic screening protocol to ensure residents are on the right medications and blood glucose is stable. A policy program was developed for the mandatory use of hip protectors with an innovative technology and comfort level that ensures compliance. Too date OMNI has prevented 34 fractured hips equating to 1.2 million dollars in health care costs. An Innovative Falls Prevention Partnership for Older Adults Between an Acute Care Hospital and a Public Health Agency Mary Jane McIntyre, Physiotherapist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre-Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario; Anne Wenger, Toronto, Ontario To describe a health care delivery partnership between an acute care hospital, Falls Clinic and a community agency 'Falls Intervention Team' (FIT) that addresses modifiable risk factors for falls in older adults. This partnership originated from the collaboration of a multi-disciplinary group with a common goal of reducing falls in Toronto. C2 Partnering for Innovative Day Care Programs Five Partners, Five Voices, One Program: The Journey of Creating 'The Day Centre for Seniors' Devora Schwartz-Waxman, Manager, Day Centre for Seniors, Circle of Care, Toronto, Ontario; Faith Malach, Baycrest, Toronto; Sandy Stemp, Reena, Toronto and Andrea Ubell, Alzheimer Society of York Region This paper will explore the journey of creating and managing a five agency partnership as well as utilizing the resources of all five partners to provide an effective service for seniors and their families. Key issues will also include integrating diverse models of service delivery, managing an inter-agency staffing model, IT and documentation processes and creating shared principles and values. Partnering with Adult Day Services to Create Community Integration and System Efficiency Jennifer D'Amico, Adult Day and Community Services Supervisor, Region of Peel Peel Manor LTC, Brampton, Ontario; Allyson Mitchell, Mississauga, Ontario There are many definitions of integration including services, providers and organizations from across the continuum working together so that services are complementary, coordinated, in a seamless unified system, with continuity for the clients. (Suter et al. 2007) This paper highlights the collaborative approach of four Adult Day Services (ADS) in the Region of Peel, their collective approach to integration, system efficiency and individualized approach to building community partnerships.


C3 Senior Friendly Hospitals The Elder Friendly Design Resource Collaboration Patricia Ford, NP-Adult , Geriatrc Services, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario; Lynn Sage, Ontario Paper presentation and demonstration of a web based resource for facility planners. Senior Friendly Hospitals: The Toronto Central LHIN Senior Friendly Strategy Task Force on Reducing Functional Decline Dr Barbara Liu, Executive Director, Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto, Ontario; Jocelyn Bennett Mt. Sinai Hospital; Rose Cook; Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Vania Sakelaris, Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN); Georgia Whitehead, Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN); Ken Wong, Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto Hospitalization can be a pivotal event for seniors. When the delivery of care in hospitals is not optimized from organizational culture to clinical practice to the physical environment, complications can occur in vulnerable older patients that result in functional decline and a loss of independence. The Toronto Central LHIN has assembled a Senior Friendly Strategy Task Force to help address the goal of reducing functional decline of seniors in hospital. This presentation will provide an overview of this work, including a recent hospital self-assessment and summary report that helped to identify promising practices and improvement opportunities for Senior Friendly care in the TC LHIN hospital system. C4 Best Practice Guidelines A Practical Approach to Improving Skin and Wound Care (LTC) Jackie Malda, Director of Resident Care, Mount Nemo Christian Nursing Home, Burlington, Ontario; Saima Shaikh The purpose of the Wound and Skin care program is to improve the life for LTC residents by reducing the number of wounds and other skin problems through the management of causative/contributing factors. Regulations, Recommendations And Resources: Creating A Sustainable Change Using RNAO Best Practices Toolkit For Positive Aging Heather Thompson, LTC BPG Coordinator, RNAO RNAO, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario The RNAO Best Practice initiative focus is to increase knowledge transfer, improve delivery of quality care, support nurses, staff and organizations, and enhance quality work life in Long Term Care. Embracing an evidence based practice approach will increase the sustainability of the programs being implemented. The new MOHLTC regulations for all LTC Homes, put into enforcement July 1 2010, state that interdisciplinary programs for falls, pain, wounds and continence/constipation will be developed and implemented. The LTC Best Practices (BP) Toolkit provides organizations with a selection of recommendations and resources to follow through with these required programs.


C5 Learning to Enhance Memory Lifelong Learning for Well-Being? A Portrait of Older Learners in A Public Continuing Education Program In Toronto Miya Narushima, Associate Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Jian Liu Canada’s graying population and rising health care costs, combined with the shift towards community care and self-reliance, has made it important for older adults to remain physically, mentally, and socially active while coping with chronic health problems in order to maintain their quality of life. While studies have shown that continued engagement in various activities plays an important role in successful aging, few studies have directly focused on the impact of continued learning in retirement on older adults’ health. This presentation will describe a program-wide survey of one of the largest non-credit general interest programs for adults and seniors in Toronto. Baycrest Memory and Aging Program Christina Gojmerac, Psychologist, Baycrest, Toronto, Ontario Baycrest’s Memory and Aging Program is a psycho-educational memory intervention aimed at community-dwelling older adults experiencing normal age-related memory changes. Evaluations of the program (Troyer, 2001; Wiegand et al., 2008) showed several key findings: substantial increase in knowledge, significant lifestyle changes, regular use of memory strategies, decreased everyday memory problems, and increased satisfaction with memory. The broader implication of the program is that it fosters positive and proactive attitudes toward aging with the ultimate goal to promote independent living and enhance community participation.

C6 Managing Seniors Health Care Medication Management Support Services Mary Burello, Senior Manager, Client Services, Special Projects, Yvonne Ashford Central CCAC, Richmond Hill, Ontario Learn about the successes of the Medication Management Support Services program that has alleviated medication problems for Central CCAC clients and increased optimal medication usage. The Medication Management Support Services (MMSS) program ensures medications being self-administered in the home setting by seniors (or caregivers) are indicated, effective and safe. The MMSS nurses and pharmacists assess and have successfully alleviated limitations through best practice medication reconciliation. They advocate for clients by working with key players to solve the problems and have prevented adverse drug events which can lead to hospital emergency visits. Teamwork Improves Continence Care in Ontario Long Term Care Homes Heather Woodbeck, RNAO Best Practice Cordinator, RNAO, Thunder Bay, Ontario; Saima Shaikh, Mississauga, Ontario Through the Improving Continence Care Collaborative (IC3) Community of Practice (CoP), staff teams are working together to promoting residents` quality of life in Ontario Long Term Care Homes (LTCH).


C7 Workshop Mississauga Halton Falls Prevention Initiative Monica Marquis, Mississauga Halton Falls Prevention Coordinator, Credit Valley Hosptial Mississauga Halton Falls Prevention Initiative, Burlington, Ontario A multi-sectoral group of champions for seniors health. The Mississauga Halton Falls Prevention Initiative represents a collaborative, multi-sector approach to creating a common understanding of strategic elements needed for effective falls prevention. 2:30 – 2:45 Nutrition Break, Networking, Exhibit Hall Draws

2:45 WHAT’S UP WITH AGING AT HOME? Panel Discussion

Keynote Speakers: Representatives from 2 Local Health Integrated Networks - LHINs

The Aging at Home Strategy was announced with a great deal of fanfare and it became the Government’s main initiative related to aging. But what has happened since the announcement in August of 2007? Almost four years later, what is the status of the strategy? What have the LHINs accomplished in advancing the strategy and what is its future?

This plenary session will hear from two LHINs on their experience and success. Minister of Health and Long Term Care, Hon. Deb Mathews will speak to the strategy’s future.

3:50 Closing Remarks

30th Ontario Gerontology Association’s Annual Conference “Photographer- Irene Borins Ash”

Irene Borins Ash’s (M.S.W., R.S.W) photography is compelling, humorous, poignant, compassionate and makes political and social statements. Irene has written two books "Treasured Legacies- Older & Still Great" Second Story Press, 2003 which is about the positive side of aging despite life's difficulties. Irene's second book "Aging Is Living- Myth Breaking Stories From Long Term Care" Dundurn Press, 2009 is about the positive side of life in long term care. Irene worked in partnership with the Ontario Long Term Care Association on this project. As well as being hired to do photography Irene also gives presentations to seniors, nurses, personal support workers and students. You can view her work at www.ireneborinsash.com

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Full Conference: Wednesday: Evening Forum, refreshments prior to the Forum, Reception for 30th Anniversary Thursday: Conference sessions, breakfast and lunch, access to ‘Trade Show’ Exhibits, Conference bag and conference program. Thursday Only: Thursday Conference sessions, breakfast and lunch, ‘trade show’ exhibits, conference Thursday Only: Thursday evening Forum, refreshments prior to the Forum, and copy of conference program.

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I would like to attend the following concurrent sessions (see website for choices):

Session A: (10:25 am – 11:15 am) Session B: (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) Session C: (1:30 pm – 2:30 am)

1st Choice

1st Choice

1st Choice

Continuing Education Credits: A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all participants and may be used to obtain continuing educations credits.


OGA Conference Registration Form

Partnership and Integration: Working Together to Promote Positive Aging

May 4 & 5, 2011

Pricing Information (Includes GST)

*Please circle ONE

of the following*

Before: April 8, 2011

After: April 8, 2011

Full Conference Friday Only Thursday Only

Full Conference

Friday Only

Thurs. Only

OGA Member Regular $260 $230 $70 $295 $255 $80

Senior $145 $125 $70 $180 $150 $80

Student $145 $125 $70 $180 $150 $80

Non Member

Regular $330 $290 $75 $365 $315 $85

Senior $180 $155 $75 $215 $180 $85

Student $180 $155 $75 $215 $180 $85 * Note: a partial registration subsidy is available for students presenting at the conference; please contact the OGA office for details.

Please indicate any dietary restrictions:

Payment Method: Cheque Visa MasterCard

Card Holders Name:

Card Number: Exp:

Signature:

Please MAIL your completed Registration Form and Cheque payable to: Ontario Gerontology Association 351 Christie St., Suite C216 Toronto ON M6G 3C3 GST Charitable Registration No. 119248698

Or FAX your completed Registration Form with your VISA information to OGA office at (416) 535-6907.

Refund Policy: Cancellations received in writing will be accepted up to March 27, 2011 at 4:00pm, less an administration fee of $60.00. Cancellations received after that date will not be refundable however, delegate substitutions are acceptable.

Hotel Information: The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn and Suites Markham, 7095 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON.

Accommodations: Guest rooms are available at a special conference rate of $115 at Holiday Inn and Suites until April 10, 2011. Phone: (905) 881-2121. Please call and book directly with the hotels. When booking you can ask the hotel if a better rate is available.

Parking: Parking is available at the hotel at no cost.

Driving Directions: From Pearson International Airport: Take Highway 409 East to Highway 401 East. Exit onto Highway 404 North. Exit on Woodbine/Steeles Avenue. The hotel is on left hand side.


OGA is Grateful to our SPONSORS for the 30TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Partner

Conference Organizers

Ontario Gerontology Association ontarienne de gérontologie

OGA/AOG is committed to working with all stakeholders to improve the quality of life for older adults by advancing the teaching, learning and practice of gerontology in the province. OGA is an associate of the Canadian Association on Gerontology/Association canadienne de gérontologie.

OGA Administrative Office 351 Christie Street, Suite C216

Toronto, ON M6G 3C3 Tel: 416-535-6034 - Fax: 416-535-6907 Email: [email protected]

Web: www.gerontario.org

Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario

Regional Geriatric Programs (RGPs) provide a comprehensive network of specialized geriatric services, which assess and treat functional, medical and psychosocial aspects of illness and disability in older adults who have multiple and complex needs. Working in collaboration with primary care physicians, community health professionals and others, we seek to meet the needs of the most frail and vulnerable seniors. In 1986, RGPs were established at Academic Health Sciences Centres in Hamilton, Kingston, London, Ottawa and Toronto and together form the Ontario Provincial Network of Regional Geriatric Programs.

RGP Administrative Office Tel: 613-798-5555 Ext. 17660 Fax: 613-761-5334

Web: www.rgps.on.ca

30th Annual

Ontario

Gerontology

Association

Conference

Register On-line

At

www.gerontario.org

SPONSORS

http://www.gerontario.org/

http://www.rgps.on.ca/

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