Beulah ADP February 2018 Calendar & Newsletter

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South Vancouver ADP February 2018 Calendar & Newsletter

South Vancouver ADP February 2018 Calendar & Newsletter

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RAISE Family Caregivers Act signed into law The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM), the Association's advocacy arm, celebrate the passage of the bipartisan Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act. Signed into law this week by the president, the RAISE Family Caregivers Act will address the needs of our nation's family caregivers through the development and implementation of a coordinated national strategy.

Alzheimer's Association launches dementia care practice recommendations By age 80, 75 percent of people with Alzheimer's are admitted to a nursing home. The Alzheimer's Association has published new recommendations meant to shape dementia care practice at nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other long-term care and community care providers.

Caregiver Connection

Read the new winter edition of the Caregiver Connection here! Read Here Caregiver Opportunities Become part of the   Patients Interested in Research (PIiR) group!   Are you interested in health research and having a say? Are you curious about upcoming research projects and how you can contribute? Join the Patients Interested in Research (PIiR) group, designed for members of the public that wish to get involved in and stay informed about health research. The first video-conference meeting is January 31, 2018, 4:30-5:30 pm. Learn about the group, shape the direction it takes, and meet new people.  To find out more or RSVP email: rableen.nagra@fraserhealth.ca. Feeding Tube Research Are you aware of tube feeds for nutrition? Do you have personal experience with it? Have you taken care of someone with tube feeds? Would you like to help improve the quality of support for the individuals and their families needing tube feeds? This project aims to understand the experiences of adult patients and caregivers of adult patients who live at home with tube feeds for nutrition. We want to identify the educational, training and other support needs of patients living with home tube feeds. This information will be used to provide evidence-based practical recommendations to health care decision makers, policy makers, patients and famiyl caregivers on home tube feeds. The research team is looking for patients who use home tube feeds and caregivers who care for someone on home tube feeds. The patient partners are encouraged to have an understanding of the tube feeds and be open to sharing their insights and feedback. For more information please email: rableen.nagra@fraserhealth.ca. #6 - 3318 Oak Street, Victoria, BC V8X 1R1  Victoria: (250) 384-0408 Mon-fri: 8:30 — 4:00  Caregiver Support Line: 1-877-520-3267

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Parkinson's Society

Ask the Expert Webinar: Legal Aid for Duty to Accommodate & Disability Insurance On January 30, 2018, Eleni Kassaris, lawyer and Partner at the law firm, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, which provides our pro-bono legal services, will speak about employers' duty to accommodate and disability insurance. The 'duty to accommodate' is a legal requirement arising out of human rights legislation and case law in Canada. Although the “duty to accommodate” is not found in the BC Human Rights Code, a series of Supreme Court of Canada decisions confirm the duty exists and applies to all provincially regulated employers. Accommodation is an equality concept that seeks to build inclusive environments that respect the differences and rights of a diverse society. For example, where the capabilities of a person are restricted due to a disability, a reasonable accommodation, such as the purchase of an assistive device, or the restructuring of certain components of their job, may be required in order to allow for that person to apply their skills and abilities on a level playing field while still participating in the workforce. The goal of the 'duty to accommodate' is to enable full and equitable participation of all members in society (BC Human Rights Clinic, 2016). Register today to reserve a spot for yourself, household or group! If you will be watching the webinar on the same computer or screen as another person or group, only one registration is required. Dates: January 30, 2018 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Location: Via webinar. Instructions on how to log in and access this presentation on a computer via the internet will be sent out 24 hours before the webinar start time. Capacity: 175 Fee: Free REGISTER Registration for this webinar will close on Friday, January 26, 2018. Space is limited. Register early to avoid disappointment. For more information contact Jaclyn Willems at:604.662.3240 or 1.800.668.3330 | jwillems@parkinson.bc.ca

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