A Palliative Approach to Dementia Care for Indigenous Seniors and Elders with Nicole Lee
March 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Learning Objectives:
- Identify culturally relevant perspectives on dementia
- Apply principles of cultural safety to create respectful and inclusive care plans for Indigenous seniors and Elders
- Integrate trauma-informed approaches to address the impacts of historical and ongoing trauma
- Collaborate with Indigenous families, communities, Elders and Knowledge Carriers to enhance dementia care
Speaker Bio:
Nicole Lee is Anishinaabekwe. She grew up in Thunder Bay, but is a proud member of Couchiching First Nation. Nicole works as an Indigenous Health Associate with N’doo’owe Binesi, specifically in the field of seniors and geriatrics care. Her work within St. Joseph’s Care Group includes supporting the Indigenous residents and Elders within the long-term care sites and outpatient programs. Nicole has a background in Kinesiology and Indigenous Health.