Thursday, November 26, 2009
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Regina Inn - 1975 Broad Street
Regina, SKYou are invited to the Seniors Education Centre's 8th
Gerontology Institute. The Gerontology Institute will be a day of "Building
Caring Communities" though plenary
speakers, interactive workshops and presentations delivered by experts to
help us understand how older adults can be assisted to age well.
Who should attend?
- Health professionals
- Employees from private care homes, long-term care facilities and
hospitals
- Older adults
- Anyone interested in Aging Well
| Keynote speaker |
Charles Kepl - "Elder - Use & Abuse" |
| Plenary speakers |
Michelle Classen - "Nutrition & the Older Adult" |
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Vincent Murphy - "The Art of Encouragement" |
| Concurrent Workshops |
Jean Freeman - "It's Our Turn: Take It!" |
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Ron Kruczeniski, Q.C. - "The Role of the Public
Guardian & Trutee" |
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Pat Harcolt-Peever & Dick Strayer - "Surviving
the Caregiver Experience - Is Burnout Inevitable?" |
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Cathy Peters & Kavita Ram - "Advanced Care Planning -
Your Voice...Your Choice" |
Fees include lunch, refreshment breaks and handouts.
Early bird (before October 31) Seniors: $65 Other adults: $100
After October 31 Seniors: $80 Other adults $135 Download a copy of
the Gerontology Institute brochure.
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For more information, call the Seniors Education Centre at (306)
585-5816.This event is
co-sponsored by the University of Regina Seniors Education Centre,
Centre on Aging and Health, Aging Well Older Adult Working Group, CCL
Health and the Health and Learning Knowledge Centre. |
