A palliative approach to care developed by Canadian health experts that draws together best practices in palliative care in long-term care across the globe.

Joined August 2020
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31 Mar 2025
SPA-LTC is changing how we connect! We’ll focus updates & events on our other platforms. Follow us on BlueSky spa-ltc.bsky.social, Instagram spa_ltc, LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/spaltc, Facebook (search SPA LTC), or visit spaltc.ca. Thanks from SPA-LTC!
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24 Mar 2025
SPA-LTC's latest podcast features Sheila Killoran, who discusses the role of music therapy in LTC. Listen for free: buzzsprout.com/admin/1903135…. SPA-LTC ranks #7 on both the "15 Best LTC" and "20 Best Nursing Home Podcasts" lists for 2024. Explore more here: buzzsprout.com/1903135/episo….
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17 Mar 2025
There are only THREE days until Jennifer and Scott from Providence Living speak about innovating and challenging conventions in long-term care. Don't miss out on this exciting talk. Register for free here: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
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10 Mar 2025
The webinar we've all been waiting for about building a new LTC model is quickly approaching. We want to see you all there. Register now to attend and learn about innovative dementia care in Canada. #LTC Registration link: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
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7 Mar 2025
Join us at our next community of practice meeting, co-hosted with CHPCA, for our members sharing meeting. Thursday March 13th 11am ET. #palliativeapproach #CHPCA #SPALTC
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4 Mar 2025
A patient and public involvement (PPI) workshop is being held next week by @InTouchEU. PPI engages the community in the research process. This meeting will explain how PPI is critical to dementia and palliative care. Please register using the link below. mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
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3 Mar 2025
You don’t want to miss Jennifer and Scott from Providence Living. Providence Living is committed to improving the environment and experience of older British Columbians living in long-term care. Come hear this exciting and free talk. Registration link: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
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28 Feb 2025
SPA-LTC is hosting their third webinar. Tune in to hear Jennifer Gibson and Scott McCarten from Providence Living speak about innovating, challenging conventions, and listening to the real experts: residents and their families. Registration link: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
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26 Feb 2025
Due to technology issues, the Lifting the Minds Webinar has been re-scheduled to March 18th. Come check out this free webinar where an end of life doula speaks about bringing awareness and support to the transition of spirit. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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25 Feb 2025
SPA-LTC is proud to announce that the new Care Partners page is now live on the website. This Care Partners page was created by care partners and for care partners. It includes experiences of care partners, and resources you may find useful. Check it out: spaltc.ca/care-partners/

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18 Feb 2025
There is only 2 days left until Andrew speaks about @bluebellvillage. You don't want to miss out on his free educational presentation about how he is innovating dementia care in Canada. #palliativeapproach Free link: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
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10 Feb 2025
The date is fast approaching to hear Andrew Karesa speak about blueBell Village. blueBell Village aims to Restore the Personhood and Independence of those living with dementia™ right here in Canada. Register for free here: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
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10 Feb 2025
SPA-LTC and @SEHealth_SEHC are co-hosting a webinar. There is only one day until Diane Boots speaks about brining awareness and support to the transition of spirit as an end of life doula. Register for free now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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7 Feb 2025
We'd like to welcome you to a free webinar on Feb 11th, co-hosted by SPA-LTC and @SEHealth_SEHC. Diane Boots, End-of-Life Doula and Director of Lifting their minds will be speaking about how to bring awareness and support to transition of spirit. Link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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6 Feb 2025
If you are wondering what SPA-LTC has been up to, please read our newsletter. Feel free to circulate within your network. spaltc.ca/wp-content/uploads…

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5 Feb 2025
The webinar we have all been waiting for is almost here. Andrew Karesa will be speaking about @bluebellvillage Feel free to share, like and repost. We want to see you all there. Register now to learn about innovative dementia care in Canada. Link: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
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27 Jan 2025
You don’t want to miss Andrew Karesa who will be talking about how he is building @bluebellvillage. Registration is free. Click the link here: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
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22 Jan 2025
Tune in on Thursday, February 20th to hear Andrew Karesa speak about blueBell Village. Register for this free event here: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
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20 Jan 2025
Andrew Karesa is speaking next. He's a member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and is pursuing a PhD. After struggling to support his grandmother with Alzheimer's, he founded blueBell Village. This site aims to Restore the Personhood and Independence of those living with dementia™
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22 Jan 2025
The link to register can be found here: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/reg…

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21 Jan 2025
Join us on Thursday Feb 13th for our next Community of Practice meeting, co-hosted with CHPCA, with a presentation by Sheila Killoran on music therapy in LTC. #ltc #spaltc #chpca #palliativeapproach
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