OADD Fall Workshop
Aging and Developmental Disabilities
November 8th and 9th, 2023 at the Donald Gordon Centre Kingston
The OADD is excited to be hosting a hybrid (virtual and in-person) event again this year at the Donald Gordon Centre in Kingston November 8th and 9th.
This year the focus will be Aging and Developmental Disabilities and there will be sessions on Dementia Complex Care, Grief and Loss, Aging in Place and others. We have also built into the schedule times for networking and sharing information and will be providing dinner to in-person attendees on November 8th at the DGC.
Early Bird Registration Open for Members only until September 1st, 2023!!
Registration form is at the bottom of this page
Location:
Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre
421 Union Street, Kingston ON
Hotel accommodations are available and can be booked separately at the Donald Gordon Centre 613-533-2221 using code 86614. Rates for accommodation are $165 + tax per night for single occupancy (includes parking).
In-person registration is limited so sign up early! For people who want to attend virtually we have been working with our AV techs to make this a great experience.
Early Bird Rate (Members only before September 1st, 2023) – NEW!
- $325 + HST – in-person attendance
- $225 + HST – virtual attendance
Member rates (on or after Sept 1st, 2023):
- $350 + HST – in-person attendance
- $250 + HST – virtual attendance
Non-member Rates (available after Sept 1st, 2023):
- $400 + HST – in-person attendance
- $275 + HST – virtual attendance
Remember – General membership is only $15 per year! Organizational membership is $300 (pro-rated) and covers all staff of the member agency
November Event Program
To download a copy of the program click here
Wednesday November 8th, 2023
7:30 am | – | 8:30 am | Breakfast & Registration | |
8:30 am | – | 8:45 am | Welcome | |
8:45 am | – | 10:0am |
Moving Beyond Compassion FatiguePresenter: Claudia Ferryman, Rainmaker Strategies Group As we embark on the journey of providing essential support to aging individuals, particularly those with dementia, it becomes evident that the caregivers’ well-being is just as crucial as the care they provide. “Moving Beyond Compassion Fatigue” is a compelling presentation designed to underscore the profound importance of self-care and stress management for employees dedicated to supporting individuals who are aging and those with dementia. In this presentation we will explore the concept of compassion fatigue, where the constant emotional demands of caregiving can take a toll on one’s mental, emotional, and physical health. By recognizing the signs of compassion fatigue, employees can take proactive steps to prevent it from hindering their ability to provide high-quality care. Attendees will learn to identify stressors, manage emotional responses, and establish healthy boundaries while ensuring that their own well-being remains a top priority. Target Audience: All Presenter identified Outcomes: |
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10:00am | – | 10:30am |
Behavioural Supports Clinical Navigation: Improving Care for Complex ClientsPresenters: Sophia Kim, MSW, RSW and Laura Harrison, MSc OT Reg. (Ont) The population addressed by Behaviour Supports is those who are aging with a Dementia diagnosis, and exhibiting challenging behaviours that create caregiver burden and increasing pressure on an overburdened healthcare system. There is a significant complement of our clients who also have a Dx of Developmental Disabilities. Our session would present on the Behaviour Supports Coordinating Office, which aims to support the Clinical Navigation of complex clients who do not fit neatly into one specific healthcare niche, and who require an interprofessional, collaborative approach. Target audience: Middle Management (review re: future planning for supports) Presenter identified Outcomes: |
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10:30am | – | 10:45am | Break | |
10:45am | – | 12:00pm |
Canadian Best Practice Guidance for Quality Community Supports and Care for Adults with IDD and Dementia and their CargiversPresenters: Sandy Stemp, COO (Reena) and Tracey Berman, Senior Project Coordinator This session will focus on the current NTG- guidelines to support older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected by dementia living in the community. Target audience: All Presenter identified Outcomes: |
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12:00pm | – | 1:15pm | Hosted Lunch | |
1:15pm | – | 2:30pm |
Major Neurocognitive Disorders in Adults Aging with Intellectual Developmental DisabilityPresenters: Tara Resnick, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant, Sasha Johnston, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant and Dasha Choitova, Transitional Services Facilitator This session will explore the intersection between aging with an Intellectual Developmental Disability and Major Neuro-Cognitive Disorder Target audience: DSPs (good knowledge for everyone) Presenter Identified Outcomes: |
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2:30pm | – | 2:45pm | Break | |
2:45 pm | – | 4:45 pm |
Supporting People to Age in Place and in the Community is PossiblePanelists: Shawn Pegg, Director Social Policy & Strategic Initiatives (CLO), Doug Cartan, Co-Founder (Seniors for Social Action Ontario) and Donna Marcaccio, ED (Rygiel Supports for Community Living) Community Living Ontario, Seniors for Social Action Ontario, and Rygiel have been partnering to develop policy and strategies to support older people who have an intellectual disability for several years. We will use our collective knowledge to offer a philosophy/approach, framework, and strategies for management and front-line workers who wish to support people to age in homes of their choosing (which rarely, if ever, includes a long-term care facility). Target audience: All (agency mgmt and staff will gain a better understanding of risks) Presenter Identified Outcomes: | |
5:30 pm | – | 7:00pm |
Hosted DinnerA special treat for in-person attendees – a hosted group dinner at the Donald Gordon Centre. |
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7:00 pm | – | 10:00pm |
Networking Evening at the Coach House PubDrop in and connect with friends in the Coach House Pub at the DGC |
Thursday November 9th, 2023
8:30 am | – | 9:45am |
Advance Care Planning is Key to Palliative Care “Good Practice”: It’s about Living, not just End of LifePresenters: Angela Gonzales, Health Care Facilitator, Nurse Professional Practice Lead, Tracey Human, Dir. Palliative Care, Pain & Symptom Mgmt Consultant and Frances Moore, Dir. Palliative Care, Pain & Symptom Mgmt Service Toronto Region People with DD lack equitable access to palliative care and advance care planning support despite multiple life-limiting comorbidities and healthcare disparities resulting in premature death (Balogh et al., 2018; Durbin et al., 2019; York et al., 2022). Advance care planning is a key element of palliative care that aims to be respectful of personhood, i.e., informing care and planning for medically expected outcomes that are aligned with what matters most to the person. People with DD have a right to this, and to participate in their care decisions which so important for aging with DD. Without supporters and care partners being more knowledgeable about this, there could be higher risk of unidentified needs, misunderstandings in goals of care and possibly gaps in supported decision making, which contribute to situations of unnecessary suffering through the illness journey, aging with DD to end of life. Target audience: DSPs (good info for all) Presenter Identified Outcomes |
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9:45am | – | 10:45am |
Pain and Symptom Management and End of Life Care in Supported Living EnvironmentsPresenters: Whitney Faragher and Sandra Martino, Health Care Facilitators (CNSC-CE) Target audience: DSPs (good info for all) Presenter Identified Outcomes: |
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10:45am | – | 11:00am | Break | |
11:00am | – | 12:30pm |
Understanding and Using the Updated “Guidelines for supporting adults with a developmental disability when applying to, moving into and residing in a long-term care home (2022)”Presenters: Sandy Stemp, COO (Reena) and Jinder Virdee, Mgr Home and Community Care Support Services Adults with a developmental disability have the same rights as other Ontarians to live and participate fully within their communities and to access services and support that are necessary, available and meet their needs as they age. Target audience: All; DSP need to know the info, Middle Mgmt need to understand how to implement and Senior Mgmt will benefit from overview and networking Presenter Identified Outcomes: |
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12:30pm | – | 1:30pm | Hosted Lunch | |
1:30pm | – | 2:45pm |
Grief and Loss in the Developmental Services Sector: Creating a Standard of Practice for People receiving supports and workers in DS Agencies across OntarioPresenters: Lindsay Clements, Senior Support Worker, Michele Kapteyn, Supports and Services Mgr. and Kim Stephens, People and Culture Director DSPs often support individuals with an intellectual disability for several years across a significant portion of their life, sharing in their joyful, exciting, and challenging life experiences. As people supported age and are supported with end of life there is a need to equip our employees with effective tools and strategies to better prepare for and manage grief and loss. Target audience: All Presenter Identified Outcomes: |
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2:45pm | – | 3:15pm |
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) ProjectPoster Authors: Roma Mehta, Professor (Humber College), Maria Bensen Joensen, Senior Lecturer (University College Absalon) and Agnete Oline Sillesen, Senior Lecturer (University College Absalon) This poster is about the care of People with Dementia and is located outside the meeting room; target audience: everyone interest in best practice This is new for an OADD event so come on out, stretch your legs and ask questions about the research. Presenter Identified Outcomes: |
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3:15pm | – | 4:00pm |
Right Care….Right Place….Right to DiePresenters: Jocelyn Fleet, Director, Clinical Services (Ongwanada) and Alastair Lamb, CEO (Ongwanada) Medical care of individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly elderly individuals, is a major concern for the developmental disabilities and health care sectors Target audience: All Presenter Identified Outcomes: |
Remember, you must be a member of OADD to register for the early bird rate. If you think you or your agency are OADD members and you were not emailed to confirm, please contact the OADD office at oadd@oadd.org