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SUMMARY:Communication & Swallow Workshop - Nanaimo
DESCRIPTION:Communication & Swallow Workshop: Nanaimo\, BC\nNovember 14\, 10:00am-2:30pm PT (check-in opens at 9:30am) \nJoin us this November for our Communication & Swallow Workshop in Nanaimo\, led by Licenced Speech-Language Pathologist Jasmine Cload. This interactive and participatory session will focus on the communication and swallowing challenges commonly experienced by people living with Parkinson’s disease. \nOpen to individuals currently experiencing communication or swallowing difficulties\, as well as those looking to be proactive in their care. \nIf you are not currently experiencing communication or swallowing challenges\, participating in the workshop may help reduce future stress\, frustration\, and complications related to communication. For those experiencing difficulties\, the workshop will provide practical\, evidence-based tools to address common concerns such as: \n\nArticulation and volume\nSwallowing of food\, liquid\, pills and salvia\nDrooling and dry mouth\nFacial expression and voice intonation\nWord finding and participating in conversation\n\nRegistered participants will receive a workshop workbook on the day to support participation and continued learning. A catered lunch will be provided. Carepartners are welcome to attend with their loved ones. \nPlease note that space is limited\, registration is required\, and a waitlist will be created once capacity is reached. If you register and are no longer able to attend\, we kindly ask that you notify us as soon as possible so that we may offer your spot to another participant. \nPlease note: This workshop is intended to provide general education and is not a substitute for individual medical advice\, assessment\, or clinical care. \nRegistration closes October 30 at 12:00pm PT.
URL:https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/communication-and-swallow-workshop-nanaimo
LOCATION:Best Western Dorchester Hotel Nanaimo\, 70 Church St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 5H4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Understanding MAiD: An Informed Conversation with Dr. Daws
DESCRIPTION:Conversations about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) can bring up many questions\, emotions\, and uncertainties\, particularly when living with a progressive condition such as Parkinson’s. This session offers a compassionate and informative space to learn more about MAiD and consider questions around future planning\, quality of life\, and personal wishes for care. \nJoin Dr. Tanja Daws for an overview of MAiD in Canada\, including what MAiD is\, who may be eligible\, how the assessment process works\, and what individuals can expect if they choose to explore MAiD as an option. Dr. Daws will discuss considerations that may be particularly relevant to people living with Parkinson’s and their families\, including changes that may occur as the disease progresses and the importance of having conversations about future care and personal values. \nThe goal of this presentation is not to encourage or discourage any particular choice\, but to provide clear\, trusted information so participants can better understand their options and make informed decisions about their own care. We hope participants will leave feeling more informed and less uncertain\, and with greater confidence in having conversations with their healthcare providers\, care partners\, and loved ones. \nThere will be an opportunity to ask questions in a safe\, respectful\, and supportive environment\, recognizing that everyone’s experiences\, values\, and wishes around end-of-life care are unique. If you have a question you would like the speaker to address during the session\, you are welcome to submit it in advance by emailing info@parkinson.bc.ca \nAbout the Speaker: \nDr. Tanja Daws is a family physician and MAiD provider from the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. She has been involved in MAiD work for over a decade. She is a founding member of the Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers (CAMAP)\, a member of its Emeritus Council\, and helped develop and continues to teach the National MAiD Curriculum. She is also a Clinical Instructor at UBC and a member of the Dying With Dignity Physician Advisory Council. \n\n\n\n\n\nParkinson Society BC appreciates all gifts\, as they allow us to continue to offer programs people with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners rely on. If you wish\, you can make a donation by entering an amount in the Additional Donation field.
URL:https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/understanding-maid-an-informed-conversation-with-dr-daws
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