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What is the primary focus of Person-Centred Care?
What is the primary focus of Person-Centred Care?
Why might Person-Centred Care be challenging?
Why might Person-Centred Care be challenging?
In 2017, how much additional funding did the Government of Canada provide for home and community care improvement?
In 2017, how much additional funding did the Government of Canada provide for home and community care improvement?
What is the vision outlined for people living with dementia in Canada?
What is the vision outlined for people living with dementia in Canada?
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Which organization provided provinces and territories with additional funding for home and community care in Canada?
Which organization provided provinces and territories with additional funding for home and community care in Canada?
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What is the key goal of the dementia strategy in Canada?
What is the key goal of the dementia strategy in Canada?
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What does Person-Centred Care entail?
What does Person-Centred Care entail?
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'Person engagement increases' is related to a corresponding increase in what according to the text?
'Person engagement increases' is related to a corresponding increase in what according to the text?
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'A Canada in which all people living with dementia and caregivers are valued' is reflective of which vision?
'A Canada in which all people living with dementia and caregivers are valued' is reflective of which vision?
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What is the main goal of the increased funding provided by the Government of Canada in 2017?
What is the main goal of the increased funding provided by the Government of Canada in 2017?
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Study Notes
Langara College and Indigenous Lands
- Langara College is located on the unceded Traditional Coast Salish lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nation.
- The Shell Midden sites are former fishing camps, village and house sites, and sometimes Musqueam burial sites.
49 Women in Science Event
- The event will focus on healthcare technology solutions and feature guest speaker Elise Huisman, Senior Principal Scientist at Medtronic.
- The event will include a fireside-chat, question and answer period, and networking session.
- Light snacks and beverages will be provided, and the first 30 students to attend will receive a $10 Starbucks gift card.
Health and Mental Health
- Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO, 2021).
- Health is also defined as "the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit" (Merriam Webster, n.d.).
Disease and Disorder
- A disease is a definite pathological process having a characteristic set of signs and symptoms.
- A disorder refers to a cluster of symptoms that disrupts normal body function but may not have a known cause.
Dementia
- Dementia is a syndrome that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, and is not a normal part of aging.
- The three stages of dementia are:
- Early stage: forgetfulness, confusion, and difficulty with communication
- Middle stage: requiring help with daily activities, personality changes, and behavioral changes
- Late stage: severe symptoms, loss of ability to respond to environment, and eventually loss of control over movement
Person-Centred Care
- A person-centred approach to care focuses on affording people dignity, compassion, and respect, and offering personalized care and support.
- Benefits of person-centred care include:
- Reduced use of emergency hospital services
- Increased patient engagement and satisfaction
- Improved staff performance and morale
- Challenges with person-centred care and dementia include:
- Patients with dementia may not be able to make decisions about their care
- Health professionals may need to take a more directive role in care planning
Canada's Dementia Strategy
- The Government of Canada has provided $11 billion over 10 years to improve home and community care, including palliative care, and mental health and addiction services.
- The vision of Canada's dementia strategy is to create a Canada where all people living with dementia and caregivers are valued and supported, and quality of life is optimized.
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Description
Learn about the unceded Traditional Coast Salish lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nation where Langara College is located, as well as details about an upcoming event for Women In Science in Spring 2024.
