Long-Term Care Update (formally known as Residential Care Refresher)

Target audience: Family physicians, geriatric psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, allied health, social workers, pharmacists, nurse managers, administrators/managers, recreational therapists, and occupational therapists. Anyone involved with and interested in residential care.

Overview: The Shuswap North Okanagan Division of Family Practice, Interior Health and UBC CPD are proud to announce the 3rd iteration of this conference for healthcare providers involved in long-term residential care. We will return to the family-friendly Predator Ridge Resort and we encourage attendees to take a mini holiday with family to enjoy the facilities during the evenings and breaks!

Highlights:

• KEYNOTE DINNER PRESENTATION: Palliative Care Needs in Long-Term Care: A Person-Centered Approach - Dr. Pippa Hawley
• Update on Pressure Sores in Long Term Care - Dr. Brian Kunimoto
• Falls Prevention - Dr. Glenn McRae
• Long Term Transfers to the ER - Dr Andrea Gruneir
• Diabetes Medications in the Elderly - Dr. James McCormack
• BPSD Challenging Cases - Dr. Carol Ward 
• Capacity, Competence (Health care consent for people living with Dementia) - Dr. Maria Chung
• Practical Tips for Completing MOST - Dr. Diana Peters
• Discount room rates starting at $141 per night at the Resort!

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