Dialogue on Aging - Public Presentation Series

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This fall Tapestry Foundation is proud to present Dialogue on Aging, a series of free public presentations on the topic of dementia and other issues related to aging. Hear renowned experts discuss a number of challenges facing society, families and caregivers.

Friday, September 17, 2010
Dementia and Ethical Dilemmas: Answers to Hard Questions for Families
Dr. Hilde Lindemann, Professor of Philosophy, Michigan State University

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Family members who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another progressive dementia know how morally difficult such care giving can be. How much should the patient be told? Is it ever wrong to lie to her? How should the family deal with the sometimes frightening changes in the patient’s personality? And how can family members resolve their own disagreements about these matters and other aspects of the patient’s care? Dr. Lindemann offers suggestions on how to tackle these and other hard questions for families.

Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
(located in the NEW West Building)
Guest Check In - 6:15 pm
Presentation - 7:15 - 8:45 pm
Moderator - Dr. Davidicus Wong

Monday, September 27, 2010
Medical Decision-Making: Intergenerational Justice in an Aging Society
Dr. Nuala Kenny, Professor Emeritus, Dalhousie University

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Dr. Kenny explores medical decision making through the lens of intergenerational justice: How do we achieve fairness for the elderly when making health policy decisions? What does this look like and how are we currently using our resources?

This discussion considers interrelated decision-making issues influenced by family demands for high technology interventions, and how changes in chronic illness management and approaches to palliative care can influence health care for seniors.

The Norman Rothstein Theatre
940 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver
(at Oak and 41st Avenue)
Guest Check In - 6:30 pm
Presentation - 7:15 to 8:45 pm
Moderator - Dr. Art Hister

Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Person-Centred Care: Building Community
Dr. Elisabeth Drance, Geriatric Psychiatrist &
Dorrie Ferster, Manager, Czorny Alzheimer Centre

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As leaders in dementia care, Dr. Drance and Dorrie Ferster will share their insights on the philosophy of person-centred care, how this approach focuses on the needs of the individual with dementia, and how it builds relationships and community among persons with dementia, families and staff.

VanDusen Gardens, Floral Hall
5251 Oak Street
(37th & Oak St.)
Guest Check In - 2:00 pm
Presentation - 2:30 to 4:00 pm
Moderator - Dr. Art Hister

Light refreshments will be served at each session. Admission is FREE. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Reserve Your Seat Online.

For more information, call the Foundation office at 604.877.8312.

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