March 10-11, 2016
Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta
Walk with Me 2016 marks Canada’s second national conference on culture change, and will bring together older adults/residents, caregivers, educators, policy makers, students and researchers from across the country to learn how to enhance the journey of aging across the continuum of care.
The conference will share culture change initiatives from across Canada, and features four exciting keynotes, including Dr. Sherry Dupuis (see below) and closing keynote Daniella Greenwood from Arcare Australia. Daniella will highlight the power of a relationship-focused approach to elder care, including key operational tips and practical tools that will assist in bringing relational approaches to life in your organization.
To register for Walk with Me 2016 and view the program, visit
www.the-ria.ca/walkwithme
Keynote
March 11, 2016, 8:45AM – 10:00AM
‘Just Dance with Me’: The Power of Relationships in LIVING
Dr. Sherry Dupuis, Recreation and Leisure Studies and the PiDC Alliance, University of Waterloo
Relationships at multiple levels shape our everyday experiences, limiting and supporting our potential for and ability to live to the fullest. In this interactive session, we will explore relationships at the personal,
organizational, and system levels that shape the aging experience and imagine new possibilities for supporting thriving in later life.
Walk with Me 2016 is hosted by the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging and the CapitalCare Foundation with feature sponsorships from Schlegel Villages, Revera Inc., Rexall, and Medical Mart/First Quality.