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We aim to identify ways to enable positive and sustained aging in community, & maximize the collective abilities, resilience & resourcefulness of communities.

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We are thrilled to announce Be EPIC-VR, the virtual reality version of #BeEPIC intended to optimize person-centered #communication for frontline workers caring for persons living with #dementia. #PSWdementiaCare

Learn more by watching the full video: https://t.co/BBBC57el8N

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January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month! It is an opportunity to increase awareness, education and support around #Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of #Dementia. We are grateful to work alongside and support persons living with dementia and their care partners through research.

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Be EPIC-VR Experience Spotlight ✨

This week, Kani Sundaram - Director of Care at Earls Court Village shares her perspective on experiencing Be EPIC-VR - a training program that improves relationships between residents and staff!

#PSWDementiaCare

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Be EPIC-VR Experience Spotlight ✨

This week, Angela Murray - Associate Director of Care at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care shares her perspective on experiencing Be EPIC-VR - a cost effective training method!

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@AlzCanada

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Be EPIC-VR Experience Spotlight ✨

This week, Kerri Gaffney - Director of Resident Care at McCormick Home shares her perspective on experiencing Be EPIC-VR - a 360 degree interactive space where you receive feedback in the moment!

#PSWDementiaCare

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Be EPIC-VR Experience Spotlight ✨

This week, Kendal shares his perspective on experiencing Be EPIC-VR - a 360 degree interactive space that allows learners to feel present and engaged!

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@AlzCanada

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As @geronsociety Annual Scientific Meeting comes to an end, our director @marie_y_s presents her @ccna17_ccnv17 poster on “Caregiver Conversations with Persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease.”

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Today, @gracenorris29 delivered a flash poster presentation at the @geronsociety Conference on "The Continuous Learning Needs of Personal Support Workers Caring for People Living with Dementia in Long-Term Care." Way to go Grace! 🎉

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#PSWLearningNeeds
#GSA2024

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Our former graduate student @gracenorris29 presented her thesis on "The Continuous Learning Needs of Personal Support Workers Who Care for People Living with Dementia in Long-Term Care" at Gerontological Society of America (GSA)! 👏

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Today, our director @marie_y_s chaired the session on Technology and Virtual Reality in Health Care at @geronsociety. She also presented findings on the "Acceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of Be EPIC-VR".

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Today, our director, @marie_y_s , PhD, FGSA presented on "Implementing Be EPIC-VR in Health Care: Aligning Virtual Reality Training with organizational Context and Readiness" at @geronsociety (GSA Conference 2024) in Seattle, Washington!
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A brand-new weekly series that brings you stories from participants who have experienced Be EPIC-VR!

This week, Kendal shares his perspective. Be EPIC-VR is “a whole new world” for communication based training in dementia care.

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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! Understanding and supporting the mental health of persons with #dementia and their #caregivers is an essential component of our research and Be EPIC practice.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about our research and Be EPIC!

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October 9th is #AgeismAwarenessDay! The Sam Katz Community Health and Research Unit strives to raise awareness and disrupt ageism through research and practice. We aim to enhance equal, equitable, and person-centered support for persons with #dementia.

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Are you a South Asian care partner in the GTA who helped an older family member with memory loss during COVID-19? Your story can improve future support for care partners.

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Today is #InternationalOlderPersonDay! We advocate for the well-being of older adults by prioritizing care and support systems. Be EPIC-VR is a person-centered communication intervention designed to enhance meaningful relationships between caregivers and persons with #dementia.

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Thank you to @AlzPeel for hosting our team at their second annual Dementia Care Day. Our Be EPIC-VR booth was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to try Be EPIC-VR and discuss how our training can build workforce capacity in dementia care. #PSWDementiaCare

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In conjunction with #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth, our director @marie_y_s is presenting Be EPIC-VR at the @AlzPeel Dementia Care Day. At this sold-out event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about Be EPIC-VR and try it out for themselves!

#PSWDementiaCare

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Today is World Alzheimer’s Day! At Sam Katz CHARU, we aim to raise awareness and support persons living with Alzheimer’s Disease and their caregivers. #WorldAlzheimersDay #WorldAlzheimersDay2024

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In honour of #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth and #SimulationinHealthcareWeek, we recognize Be EPIC-VR's impact on improving person-centered care for persons living with #dementia .

To learn more about Be EPIC-VR, check out our website by clicking the link in our bio! #PSWDementiaCare

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This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, is all about supporting persons with #dementia and their caregivers.

Be EPIC-VR promotes self-reflection and growth through innovative virtual reality simulations with avatars and peer feedback opportunities!

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