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SUMMARY:Exploring Nature-Based Virtual Reality to Support Mood and Wellbeing in Alzheimer’s Disease
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis webinar will explore how nature-based virtual reality (VR) and other technology-based approaches are being used as non-pharmacological interventions to support people living with Alzheimer’s disease who experience behavioural and psychological symptoms\, such as depression or agitation. Attendees will learn how immersive\, nature-inspired experiences can improve mood\, reduce stress\, and enhance quality of life for people living with dementia and their care partners. \nThe session will then introduce a new study at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)\, led by Dr. Harmehr Sekhon\, that is investigating whether an at-home\, nature-based VR program can help manage depression in Alzheimer’s disease. The study also explores how these tools may help people maintain independence and age in place longer. \nThis webinar is presented in plain language and will include time for audience questions. \nFor more information on the study\, visit: https://tdra.utoronto.ca/study/vrn-ad \nPresented in partnership with the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance and the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Harmehr Sekhon is an Assistant Professor at McGill University and an Associate Scientist at St. Mary’s Research Centre. She completed her Ph.D. in geriatrics at McGill and postdoctoral training in Geriatric Psychiatry at McLean Hospital\, McGill University\, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She is the Director of the GeriTech Innovation Research Lab\, which includes a team of eight members working on novel technology-based interventions to support healthy aging across the care continuum. \nHer research focuses on developing and testing innovative digital health technologies—such as virtual reality\, telehealth\, and robotics—to improve diagnosis\, treatment\, and quality of life for older adults living with dementia and other mental health challenges. To date\, she has published 50 scientific papers and holds an H-index of 20.
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SUMMARY:Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 2 - Oral Care
DESCRIPTION:Session 2 of 3 in the Working in Long Term Care Series \nLearn the importance of oral health in overall wellbeing & health\, best practice guidelines and practical strategies for providing oral care in each stage of dementia. \n  \nTo register for this webinar\, visit:\nwww.alzeducate.ca \nYou must login/create an account in order to participate. \nTo find the session: \n\nHover over “Education”  and select the intended audience.\nSelect webinars\, then “Upcoming live webinars”.\nSelect your chosen topic\, then click “Enrol me” to register.
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SUMMARY:Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 3 - Personal Care
DESCRIPTION:Session 3 of 3 in the Working in Long Term Care Series \nEnhance your knowledge in supporting personal care activities for persons living with dementia.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nDefine Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSDs)\nDiscuss the connection between personal care and responsive behaviours.\nRecognize that behaviour has meaning specific to the individual.\nUse communication techniques including validation to reduce responsive behaviour during personal care\n\n\n  \nTo register for this webinar\, visit:\nwww.alzeducate.ca \nYou must login/create an account in order to participate. \nTo find the session: \n\nHover over “Education”  and select the intended audience.\nSelect webinars\, then “Upcoming live webinars”.\nSelect your chosen topic\, then click “Enrol me” to register.
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