Care4U Conference Speakers

Kath Murray - Keynote Speaker - Opening Plenary - “It Takes a Village”




Kath Murray is a palliative care nurse and educator, Thanatologist, author of “Essentials in Hospice Palliative Care”, and founder of Life and Death Matters. Victoria, BC

Adult Day Clubs-A Day Away!





Sue Murphy, Lesley Butler (front l-r), Darlene Buss, Ruth Legere (back l-r) Recreation staff at Charleswood Adult Day Centre. Winnipeg








Melanie Field, Christine Schroeder-Hubert, Laura Boldt (l-r) Recreation staff at Lions Place Adult Day Club. Winnipeg

Dr. Sophie Éthier - Les problèmes de comportements dans la maladie d’Alzheimer et les démences apparentées



Dr. Sophie Éthier travaille depuis plus de 20 ans sur la problématique des aidants dont le proche est atteint de la maladie d’Alzheimer comme conseillère auprès des familles, animatrice de groupe de soutien et conférencière aux Sociétés Alzheimer de Montréal.

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Dr. Galit Hasdan - The Other Dementias




Dr. Galit Hasdan works in the geriatric rehabilitation units at St. Boniface Hospital, Seven Oaks Geriatric Day Hospital and at Deer Lodge Centre. Winnipeg

Dr. J.B. Orange - Valuing People with Dementia-Optimizing Care through Effective Communication



J.B. Orange, PhD is an Associate Professor in and the Director of the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Western Ontario. His research emphasizes the conversation and communication of individuals with dementia and their caregivers. London, ON

Cheryl Demasi, Joyce Klassen & Grace Loewen - History 101




(l-r) Alzheimer Society of Manitoba program staff from the provincial office and Westman areas.

Victoria Macdonald - Is Dad Safe to Drive?




Victoria Macdonald is the medical policy analyst for driver safety and regulatory control for Manitoba Public Insurance. Winnipeg

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Karen McCormac & Dr. Christine Dino - Visual & Auditory Care Needs of People with Dementia




Karen McCormac, BN works at the Misericordia Health Centre where her work and clinical experience centers on geriatrics and falls prevention. Winnipeg







Dr. Christine Dino, Au.D has been an Audiologist for over 16 years and is passionate about helping people improve their hearing and to experience a better quality of life. Winnipeg.

Dr. Lesley Koven - An Individualized Approach to Managing Challenging Behaviours



Lesley Koven, Ph.D has focused her work on the assessment and treatment of older adults. She has co-authored several books, articles and recently completed her second term on the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Board of Directors. Winnipeg





Katy Jacobs - Closing Plenary - “The Power of Music”



Katy Jacobs; B.Mus. Ed, Dip MT MTA, member of CAMT and MTAM. Katy has been featured nationally and locally as a pioneer of many programs for the elderly and has been a practising music therapist for over twenty three years.  Winnipeg

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