Workshop Description: Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. In Canada 25,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Dementia is more than just numbers! It’s our family, our friends, our neighbours, the people you support! Lives are…
Workshop Description: The St. Clair Tri-County Staff Training & Development Committee is pleased to welcome back JUDITH WAHL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly. Topics covered will include: Principles of consent to treatment Assessing capacity to make decisions How to manage disputes between…
Workshop Description: 1 in 3 people will experience a mental health issue but unfortunately the stigma that surrounds mental illness is one of the biggest barriers to seeking help. We will explore stigma and the impact it has and then provide…
Workshop Description: Tom has worked in the field of social services for 26 years. He is currently a Human Factors Specialist with Ornge where his key responsibility is providing therapeutic interventions for paramedics and staff. He is currently developing and…
Workshop Description: Peter Marks is the CEO and Founder of A Centre for Conscious Care. He has 35 years of experience working with individuals living with a disability, families and support teams. He is currently with the University of Toronto,…
Workshop Description: Nancy Hall has presented previously in Chatham, and has almost thirty years’ experience working in the non-profit sector for the improvement of services for people with disabilities. Her academic background is in Child and Youth Care as…