Palliative Care for Frontline Workers  As our population ages and health challenges evolve, the demand for skilled palliative care is more crucial than ever. This course, tailored to the learning needs and preferences of frontline care providers, offers flexible learning to enhance skills in palliative care. Feedback from past participants highlights a significant boost in […]

Session Information: Learn more about “Lifting Our Minds” - an initiative created to provide a safe space of communication regarding the transitioning from the physical being to the spirit world. The goal is to empower communities and equipped them with confidence, understanding, and teachings in culture and traditions regarding end-of-life care. Speaker Bio: Diane created […]

Session Info: What is Age Friendly Thunder Bay? Past Chair of Age Friendly, Rebecca Johnson will present on this international organization. Learn about how Age Friendly started, where they are, and where they are going. Age Friendly plays an important role in our community, supporting older adults to improve their quality of life through informed […]

Workshop Information This 15-hour course is introductory-level, providing an overview of key palliative care concepts, tools and resources. When? June 26-27, 2024 Where? Days in by Wyndham Orillia Times? 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (both days) Who? The intended audience are front-line care providers working in Indigenous communities, with registration priority being given to Home […]

Virtual Workshop Information This 15-hour course is introductory-level, providing an overview of key palliative care concepts, tools and resources. When? July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 Where? Virtually via Zoom Platform Times? 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (on all dates) Who? The intended audience are front-line care providers working in Indigenous communities in Ontario, with […]

Workshop Information This 15-hour course is introductory-level, providing an overview of key palliative care concepts, tools and resources. When? August 21 & 22, 2024 Where? Thunder Bay, Ontario Workshop venue and hotel information will be shared by email at a later date Times? 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (both days) Who? The intended audience are […]

  Join us for the 2024 North West Geriatric Care Conference: Adapting to Change and Complexity in Older Adult Care, hosted by North West Behavioural Supports Ontario (NW BSO), St. Joseph’s Care Group, and the Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH). Together, along with North West Health Service Providers and Health […]

Session Info: This session will explore the complex issues surrounding nutrition and hydration in end-of-life care. After reviewing the signs and symptoms of approaching end-of-life, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of decreased appetite and weight loss on patients and families as well as the stages of cachexia syndrome. Practical interventions to […]

Please note, this retreat is for Northwestern Ontario BSO Staff ONLY! The North West BSO Retreat will be a half day event, the morning following the North West Geriatric Care Conference. It will be held at the same location (Superior Inn). All North West BSO staff are expected to attend. Although costs are supported through […]

Join us Wednesday, October 2, 2024 for our 2024 NWO Palliative Care Conference Booster. The theme for this years' conference is "Beyond Diagnosis: A Journey Through the Palliative Care Continuum." Through an immersive case study and interactive sessions, this conference offers a unique opportunity to follow a patient’s journey from diagnosis to end-of-life care. Gain […]

Hear from local Palliative Care Specialists! Accredited and certified for up to 1.5 Mainpro+® credits More announcements on speakers coming soon. Learning Objectives: Identify the different ways that patients and caregivers express distress, and develop an approach to responding in a culturally appropriate and trauma-informed manner Appreciate that not all expressions of a desire for […]

Workshop Information This 15-hour course is introductory-level, providing an overview of key palliative care concepts, tools and resources. When? October 8 & 9, 2024 Where? Timmins, Ontario Workshop venue and hotel information will be shared via email at a later date Times? 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (both days) Who? The intended audience are front-line […]