Events

Presented by:

1. Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou BScN, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), FACP Professor of Medicine/Geriatric Medicine, McMaster University Executive Director, GERAS Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences
2. Dr. Sidney Feldman, MD, CCFP, FCFP  Chief, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baycrest Health Sciences Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto

In collaboration with the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy.

Free & Mainpro+ certified (1 credit/hour).

Moderated By Bahar Karimi, RN, MN, MHSc, CHE;Executive Director of Clinical Practice & Centre of Excellence,Thrive Group

Learning Objectives

• Appreciate how person-centred approaches can be used in caring for people living with dementia to improve quality of care and quality of life.
• Acquire tools and strategies for providing care in validating, holistic ways.
• Gain skills in advocating for people living with dementia.

This webinar is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Exercise for osteoporosis and fall prevention: evidence to action

Presenter: Lora Giangregorio, PhD, Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Bone Health and Exercise Science, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Presentation Description: Fall-related injuries, including fractures, are the number one cause of hospitalization in older adults. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that results in low bone strength, and an increased risk of fractures. Balance, muscle strength, and bone strength decline with age, leading to an increased risk of falls and fall-related injuries, including fractures. Balance and functional training, with or without resistance training, can prevent falls. During this presentation you will learn about what osteoporosis is, and what clinical practice guidelines and other research says about the benefits and harms of balance and functional training, resistance training, and other types of exercise when it comes to fall and fracture prevention. The presentation will also include practical tips on participating in strength and balance training, including ideas for progressing your exercise program, or how to modify it for certain bone or joint concerns. Learn more

Benefits of this workshop

• Save Time and Get Clarity: Understand the latest guidelines, including changes since 2010 and differences from the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care guidelines, with expert answers to your questions.
• Tailored for Family Physicians: Gain evidence-based strategies for screening, diagnosis, and optimizing care from a family medicine centered approach.
• Real-time Interaction with Faculty and Peers: Learn through Q&A and case discussions, with advice personalized based on your individual learning needs.
• Learn Effective Prevention & Treatment Strategies: Explore nutrition, exercise and pharmacological strategies for patients at high risk of fractures, including shared decision-making and self-management.
• Online Resource Toolkit: Gain access to videos and resources that you can continue to reference after the workshop.

Visit the workshop page to learn more about learning objectives and benefits of this workshop.

Presented by:

1. Dr. Lynn Nash, MD, CCFP, FCFP MD, CCFP, FCFP, LMCFP Family Physician Retired Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University
2. Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou BScN, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), FACP Professor of Medicine/Geriatric Medicine, McMaster University Executive Director, GERAS Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences

In collaboration with the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy.

Free & Mainpro+ certified (1 credit/hour).