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Sometimes the most difficult seasons of our lives reveal more about who we are than the easy ones ever could. In this honest, inspiring, and sometimes humorous session, Ginger will take us beyond the polished version of success and share the unexpected path that shaped who she is today.
Through reflection, meaningful interaction, and practical tools, you’ll be invited to see your own story differently, recognize strengths you may have overlooked, and identify one meaningful step toward the person you are still becoming. Ginger’s hope is that you’ll leave feeling more connected to yourself, more trusting of who you are, and more inspired to create a life in which you can truly thrive.
What do seniors really need to age well—and what gets in the way? Frontline care workers see the realities of ageing and seniors’ care every day. In this engaging session, B.C.’s Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt, a dynamic presenter, explores what’s changing, what’s challenging us, and what matters most to the people receiving care. From increasingly complex needs and staffing pressures to ageism and the assumptions we make about getting older, he’ll tackle some of the big issues shaping seniors’ care today.
Most importantly, this session brings the conversation back to where it belongs: the person behind the care — and the people who make that care possible.
Healthcare assistants are at the heart of dementia care – building relationships, noticing changes and supporting people through complex and sometimes challenging moments. Jody will lead you through an interactive session that builds on the strengths you already bring to your work every day, offering a chance to explore practical, person-centred approaches to understanding and responding to behaviours. Through real-life scenarios, interactive activities, and a few “aha!” moments, you’ll step into the world of a person living with dementia and explore small shifts that can make everyday interactions more positive and meaningful for both you and the people you support.
Ageing is inevitable, embrace the future with open arms. Join Sumen, as she takes you on an action-packed deep dive into:
Brandi Heather knows what it feels like to lose yourself trying to keep everything together. She spent years as an award-winning college professor, presenting her work around the world, looking successful from the outside while quietly struggling behind closed doors. Eventually, the pressure caught up with her, and she was told she would never work full-time again. That experience changed the direction of her life.
Now, Brandi helps people and organizations reconnect with what she calls Playful Intelligence™, our natural drive to play that gets buried under stress and pressure. Her work is rooted in science and shows how play can calm our nervous systems, spark creativity, and help us feel connected again, even during hard times.
Brandi doesn't help people become someone new. She helps them find what was already there. Come ready to laugh, connect, and remember how to do your best work.
Sometimes the most difficult seasons of our lives reveal more about who we are than the easy ones ever could. In this honest, inspiring, and sometimes humorous session, Ginger will take us beyond the polished version of success and share the unexpected path that shaped who she is today.
Through reflection, meaningful interaction, and practical tools, you’ll be invited to see your own story differently, recognize strengths you may have overlooked, and identify one meaningful step toward the person you are still becoming. Ginger’s hope is that you’ll leave feeling more connected to yourself, more trusting of who you are, and more inspired to create a life in which you can truly thrive.
What do seniors really need to age well—and what gets in the way? Frontline care workers see the realities of ageing and seniors’ care every day. In this engaging session, B.C.’s Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt, a dynamic presenter, explores what’s changing, what’s challenging us, and what matters most to the people receiving care. From increasingly complex needs and staffing pressures to ageism and the assumptions we make about getting older, he’ll tackle some of the big issues shaping seniors’ care today.
Most importantly, this session brings the conversation back to where it belongs: the person behind the care — and the people who make that care possible.
Healthcare assistants are at the heart of dementia care – building relationships, noticing changes and supporting people through complex and sometimes challenging moments. Jody will lead you through an interactive session that builds on the strengths you already bring to your work every day, offering a chance to explore practical, person-centred approaches to understanding and responding to behaviours. Through real-life scenarios, interactive activities, and a few “aha!” moments, you’ll step into the world of a person living with dementia and explore small shifts that can make everyday interactions more positive and meaningful for both you and the people you support.
Ageing is inevitable, embrace the future with open arms. Join Sumen, as she takes you on an action-packed deep dive into:
Sometimes the most difficult seasons of our lives reveal more about who we are than the easy ones ever could. In this honest, inspiring, and sometimes humorous session, Ginger will take us beyond the polished version of success and share the unexpected path that shaped who she is today.
Through reflection, meaningful interaction, and practical tools, you’ll be invited to see your own story differently, recognize strengths you may have overlooked, and identify one meaningful step toward the person you are still becoming. Ginger’s hope is that you’ll leave feeling more connected to yourself, more trusting of who you are, and more inspired to create a life in which you can truly thrive.
What do seniors really need to age well—and what gets in the way? Frontline care workers see the realities of ageing and seniors’ care every day. In this engaging session, B.C.’s Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt, a dynamic presenter, explores what’s changing, what’s challenging us, and what matters most to the people receiving care. From increasingly complex needs and staffing pressures to ageism and the assumptions we make about getting older, he’ll tackle some of the big issues shaping seniors’ care today.
Most importantly, this session brings the conversation back to where it belongs: the person behind the care — and the people who make that care possible.
Enjoy a delicious lunch and visit our exhibitor booths.
Sometimes the most difficult seasons of our lives reveal more about who we are than the easy ones ever could. In this honest, inspiring, and sometimes humorous session, Ginger will take us beyond the polished version of success and share the unexpected path that shaped who she is today.
Through reflection, meaningful interaction, and practical tools, you’ll be invited to see your own story differently, recognize strengths you may have overlooked, and identify one meaningful step toward the person you are still becoming. Ginger’s hope is that you’ll leave feeling more connected to yourself, more trusting of who you are, and more inspired to create a life in which you can truly thrive.
What do seniors really need to age well—and what gets in the way? Frontline care workers see the realities of ageing and seniors’ care every day. In this engaging session, B.C.’s Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt, a dynamic presenter, explores what’s changing, what’s challenging us, and what matters most to the people receiving care. From increasingly complex needs and staffing pressures to ageism and the assumptions we make about getting older, he’ll tackle some of the big issues shaping seniors’ care today.
Most importantly, this session brings the conversation back to where it belongs: the person behind the care — and the people who make that care possible.
Enjoy a coffee and visit the exhibitor booths.
Brandi Heather knows what it feels like to lose yourself trying to keep everything together. She spent years as an award-winning college professor, presenting her work around the world, looking successful from the outside while quietly struggling behind closed doors. Eventually, the pressure caught up with her, and she was told she would never work full-time again. That experience changed the direction of her life.
Now, Brandi helps people and organizations reconnect with what she calls Playful Intelligence™, our natural drive to play that gets buried under stress and pressure. Her work is rooted in science and shows how play can calm our nervous systems, spark creativity, and help us feel connected again, even during hard times.
Brandi doesn't help people become someone new. She helps them find what was already there. Come ready to laugh, connect, and remember how to do your best work.
