Health Care of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disability during the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Are We Learning and What’s Next?

This webinar series focuses on what we are learning about COVID-19 and adults with IDD to discuss practical implications for their health care now and moving forward.

Hosted by the Alliance for Healthier Communities

Following up for the attendees of the Social Prescribing During COVID-19 and Beyond webinar,
 
This is a final friendly reminder that there are two further conversations planned. There were many excellent questions raised that we were not able to address during the webinar. These follow-up sessions will provide opportunity for us to dive deeper together and provide more extended Q&A time.
 

Lunch & Learn: Social Prescribing in Practice

Wednesday, June 17, 12 to 1 pm

Hosted by the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC)

11:00 AM EST

As each integrated care building block is reliant on information, digital solutions could be seen as the cement that holds the blocks together. Albeit, the arguments for greater use and investment have become increasingly compelling, the rate of adoption remains below expectations; that is until COVID-19.

Hosted by the HPCO and CHPCA

Monday, June 15th, 2020, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST
 

Description

This session will describe an approach to Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care Conversations. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Participants will gain awareness of Person-Centered Decision-Making (PCDM) components, be able to describe how values shape decision-making, and review resources available on having person centered conversations in the context of COVID-19.

Target Audience

Delivering Virtual Care to Manage Chronic Respiratory Disease: Tips for Healthcare Providers

Hosted by Lung Health Foundation

Date: June 17, 2020 I  12:00 – 1:00 pm
Webinar
Presented by: Dr. Nauman Naeem and Valerie Filteau, BSc. PT
Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this presentation, the participants will be able to: 

Organized by the City of Kawartha Lakes

On June 11 from 11 a.m. to Noon leaders from across Kawartha Lakes will present a virtual town hall, focused on their local response to COVID-19.

Viewers will hear about services to support them through this time; how to access hospital, community and primary care; and get the latest news on COVID-19 testing, symptoms, cloth masks, and more.

Panelists:

Hosted by the HPCO and CHPCA

Thursday, June 4th, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST

Description
A primer to familiarize front line staff on respiratory symptom management in palliative care and end of life. Respiratory symptoms are common with COVID-19 and managing symptoms related to respiratory illness will be critical to a person’s comfort and dignity. This primer is to provide an overview of management and to improve comfort level of front-line staff in supporting patients and their families.

Target Audience

Hosted by Pallium Canada

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

COVID-19 has had a major impact on the psychological wellbeing of health care providers, especially those working on the front lines of care. Building on a previous webinar of a similar topic, this webinar will explore in more detail the psychological impact and effective approaches to help health care providers care for themselves and their colleagues.

Host and Moderator: Dr. José Pereira MBChB, CFPC (PC), MSc, FCFP

Hosted by Disaster Psychiatry Canada and University of Toronto Psychiatry 

Join on Saturday, June 6, 2020 (9 AM to 1:30 PM EDT) for a FREE virtual event. Open to All Healthcare Professionals.

Learning Objectives:

After active engagement in this program, participants will be better able to:

Hosted by CAMH

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Families play a key role in supporting adults with developmental disabilities (DD) to manage their health, both physical and mental. As a caregiver, it is important to remember to take the time for self-care. When you take care of yourself, you can better care for those you love. Come learn about why self-care is so important and some strategies you can use to remain physically and mentally well.

This webinar/workshop is part of the Azrieli Family Education Series and will be facilitated by family advisors at CAMH