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The Home Care and Community Health Support Pocketbook was created to bring awareness to several health and safety issues faced in home and community care.
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In long-term care it is increasingly apparent that who is on shift is just as important as how many staff are on shift. Quality care is difficult to achieve when we do not routinely engage with one another in a positive, or civil, manner.
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Leading from the Inside Out provides a safe space for leaders in continuing care to share their challenges and learn self-care practices.
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The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum is recognized as best-practice in violence prevention training for health care workers.
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WorkSafeBC’s healthcare and social services planned inspection initiative focuses on high-risk activities in the workplace that lead to serious injuries and time-loss claims.
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WorkSafeBC is releasing a discussion paper with proposed amendments to the Current Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual that guide wage rate decisions related to short-term and long-term disability compensation. Recommended amendments include: These changes may affect your claims costs. Click here to view the proposed changes and offer feedback to WorkSafeBC – The deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, […]
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Dementia in Focus: A case study approach to understanding dementia and behaviour

In this case study, we will explore the experiences of a resident living in a long-term care home. This resident will often walk into people’s rooms while searching for something. Through this case study, we will learn how behavior often communicates important information. When we investigate and begin to understand possible reasons for the behaviour, […]

In this case study, we will explore the experiences of a resident living in a long-term care home. This resident will often walk into people’s rooms while searching for something. Through this case study, we will learn how behavior often communicates important information. When we investigate and begin to understand possible reasons for the behaviour, we are able to provide helpful strategies.

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Alzheimer Society of BC
Sarah Eveneshen is the Manager, Advocacy & Education at the Alzheimer Society of B.C., where she is responsible for leading the organization’s advocacy, public policy and education team. Sarah has held several roles at the Alzheimer Society of B.C. including direct client support, program development and project management. Sarah is a Credentialed Professional Gerontologist (CPG) and holds a Master of Arts in Gerontology, a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Certificate in Project Management.
Provincial coordinator, Education
Alzheimer Society of BC

Susan completed her BA in Recreation and Leisure Studies for Special Populations at the University of Alberta.  She subsequently worked as a recreation therapist in seniors living and long-term care environments, eventually joining the Alzheimer Society of BC as a support and education coordinator. 

In 2022, Susan joined the education team at the Society and now focuses on building and presenting educational workshops to community organizations and professionals, including healthcare workers.

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Did you know that more than 50 different diseases or conditions can lead to young onset dementia? Join us to watch and discuss a powerful short film featuring Elaine, who was diagnosed with young onset dementia at just 47 years old. In this session, we'll delve into Elaine’s journey, exploring her personal experiences and the […]
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After this huddle, staff will be able to explain how dementia may affect communication, apply person-centred care approaches to communicating with someone living with dementia, and identify steps to take if there is a new change in a person’s behaviour or ability to communicate.
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Gentle Persuasive Approaches Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
June 21st @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Dementia
Starting at $35
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Gentle Persuasive Approaches Workshop
Golden Life Management - Courtenay
May 2nd @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Dementia
Starting at $35
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