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2009 British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association (BCPGA)
12th Annual CONFERENCE
April 30, May 1 & 2, 2009  

THE BEST WESTERN RICHMOND HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE

7551 Westminster Highway

Richmond BC
V6X 1A3

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The Heart of Psychogeriatric Care

This conference supports and acknowledges the many dedicated individuals who are The Heart of Psychogeriatric Care.

Keynote Speaker:  Dr. Elisabeth Drance
Session Topics:    

  • Depression: Assessment and Non-pharmacological Approaches
  • Substance Abuse and Seniors
  • Culturally Competent Care
  • Making the Inter-Rai Data Work for You
  • Medical Management of Depression: Medication and ECT
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Changeways for Seniors
  • Supporting Caregivers through Case Management
  • Recreation Research, Dementia and Meaningful Activity
  • Communication and Ethics: A Panel Presentation
  • Adult Guardianship Update
  • Moral Distress, Compassion Overload: How Can We Look After Ourselves?

*This year research about older drivers will be presented as a play. *

The Pre-Conference Workshop is back by popular demand:

 April 30, 2009 from 0800-1600

This pre-conference workshop is geared towards care aid, home support and other direct care staff providing meaningful activities and social interactions for older adults across the continuum of community, acute and residential care.

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