The Centre for Studies in Aging and Health

2023 Virtual Conference Planning Guide Photo

Planning a Virtual Conference: A Practical Guide

This toolkit covers the strategic and technical aspects of executing a virtual conference and can be tailored to meet the goals and capacity of your team. While the scope of this document pertains to virtual conferences, its core strategy may be useful for other events.

Joint Statement of Partnership: Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program

A new partnership with Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario to prioritize elder abuse prevention strategies into age-friendly planning & implementation.

Southeast Regional Integrated Memory Program (RIMP)

The SE Regional Integrated Memory Program (RIMP) is an innovative outpatient program at Providence Care supporting individuals with cognitive disorders and their care partners with a specialized integrated approach.

Age Friendly Communities Initiative log and photo of couple outdoors

Older Adults, Physical Distancing & Social Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic – What can Communities do NOW?

Presenters Dr. John Puxty and Sarah Webster discussed the barriers that are particularly challenging for older adults during isolation and some of the creative ways that communities are ensuring that older adults are informed and able to access the services they need while adhering to physical distancing guidelines.

The Centre for Studies in Aging and Health and Providence Care is a leading source for creating, applying and sharing knowledge to support the health and
well-being of older adults and their care partners.

eHealth Care Resources for Health Care Professionals and Individuals & Caregivers.

Younger man with father in wheelchair on a walk through a park

The SE Regional Integrated Memory Program (RIMP) is a unique inter-professional service which provides a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, cross consultation, follow-up care and access to supports and therapies for individuals with memory and related cognitive problems.

Information about the Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program.

Featured Articles

CSAH Linkages: September 2023 (Dementia-Friendly Hospitals)

Linkages is a monthly e-newsletter that includes a listing of upcoming events, opportunities and updates related to aging, health and caring for older adults. This month’s reading list features some of the most recent resources and information about Dementia-Friendly Hospitals.

Sept. 11: [Dementia Care] Positive Approach to Care Workshop Day (Providence Care)

Sept. 11: Financial Freedom in Retirement (Toronto Public Library)

Sept. 11 – Dec. 4: National ECHO Geriatric Mental Health: Dementia (Baycrest and the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH))

Sept. 18: Frauds and Scams Against Seniors (Toronto Public Library)

Sept. 25: Elder Abuse (Toronto Public Library)

Reading List: September 2023 (Dementia-Friendly Hospitals)

This reading list includes links to and summaries of a variety of resources including considerations regarding: Function-focused care, Interventions in acute hospital settings, Person-centred dementia care practices, Dementia-friendly ward environments, Natural landscape design intervention, Care and management of persons with dementia, Dementia staff training programs, and Responsive behaviours.