Below is a list of upcoming events and opportunities hosted by ORCA Stakeholders and Commercial Partners that aim to educate, inform, and inspire ORCA Operator Members and the retirement community sector at large.
The following events are not endorsed by ORCA and are intended as resources only.
World’s Largest Palliative Care ECHO Session
October 18, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. – online and in-person at McGill University
Experience history in the making at the World’s Largest Palliative Care ECHO session!
On October 18, 2024, the Palliative Care ECHO Project, led by Pallium Canada and its partners, will make history as they host the world’s largest palliative care ECHO session at McGill University’s International Palliative Care Congress in Montreal.
Join thousands of health care professionals from around the world to participate virtually in a discussion with internationally renowned palliative care guest speakers, gain insights into innovative approaches to palliative care, and advance primary palliative care.
Learn more and register here.
Across Generations Pen Pal Program
Connecting Seniors and Students
Across Generations, an organization led by undergraduates at Western University, is connecting seniors living in retirement communities and students through their Pen Pal Program.
The program is designed to provide emotional support and create lasting friendships through the exchange of monthly letters. Across Generations is currently collaborating with several retirement residences and is looking for more to join their initiative.
If you are interested in having your home and residents join the Pen Pal Program or have any questions, please contact acrossgens@gmail.com.
Invitation to participate in “A Decision Support Tool to Prescribe Recreation Activities to Older Adults in Social Isolation (℞OSI)”
University of Ottawa Study
A Ph.D. candidate from the University of Ottawa is conducting a study to develop a tool to assist retirement living staff in recommending suitable recreational activities to older adults who are not as socially engaged as they could be in their communities. In this research, the study considers someone as a social prescriber if they have experience working directly with seniors for at least one full year in areas like recreation, healthcare, social work, or senior-focused research, and is comfortable answering questions in English. These qualifications determine who can participate in the study.
Participation in the study involves completing one in-depth interview, which will take approximately 45 to 60 minutes. The interview will be conducted remotely via Zoom or telephone, ensuring convenience and flexibility. Your privacy and confidentiality will be strictly maintained, and you can choose not to answer any question or withdraw from the study at anytime without consequences.
To learn more, please click here. If interested, please indicate your consent by contacting nbaga065@uottawa.ca. Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.