BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250512T190238EDT-8961H9K814@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250512T230238Z DESCRIPTION:Caring Conversations is an online forum for care partners of pe ople living with dementia to learn from experts\, share concerns and ask q uestions.\n\nJoin a conversation with social worker Lucy Barylak and profe ssional coach and educator Joanne Besner about topics that are important t o care partners. After an educational presentation by the hosts\, there wi ll be an opportunity to share your own concerns and ask questions.\n\nThe  Caring Conversations platform permits people to participate online and by telephone. When you register\, you will be provided with a link to join on line\, and a phone number if you prefer to call in. You will need to regis ter online to receive the link and call-in number.\n\nThe next episode of Caring Conversations is on November 28\, 2023 at 10 a.m. on the topic of C aring for Someone with Dementia: What You Need to Know About Hallucination s\, Delusions and Paranoia.\n\nJoanne and Lucy will explain the difference between these troubling experiences\, why they occur with dementia\, and provide some tips on how to respond to each situation. \n\nThe first hour of Caring Conversations is recorded and will be posted on the Caring Conve rsations webpage.  There will be up to 30 minutes after we stop recording for those who prefer their questions and comments are confined to the grou p that is present.\n\nPlease click here to register for Caring Conversatio ns on November 28\, 2023.\n\nCaring Conversations is supported by Petro-Ca nada CareMakers Foundation.\n\n\nLucy Barylak\, MSW\, is a social gerontol ogy consultant for the CIUSSS-West-Central Montreal and a graduate of the ϲ University School of Social Work\, where she is also a liaison supe rvisor. Ms. Barylak has developed evidence-based training for seniors and caregivers\, and she lectures in the field of social gerontology and knowl edge transfer. She facilitates “Dear Lucy\,” an online caregiver support s how funded by the WellMed Foundation in the U.S. She was the founder and l ong-standing manager of the Caregiver Support Centre at the CLSC Rene-Cass in\, a multi-service respite centre for family and informal caregivers. Ms . Barylak received the Queen’s Jubilee Award for her role in developing a national coalition to support caregivers across Canada.\n\nJoanne Besner\, BSW\, MBA\, PPCC\, and caregiver\, received her Bachelor of Social Work a nd Master of Business Administration from ϲ University\, and a Profes sional Coaching designation from the John Molson Executive Centre at Conco rdia University. Ms. Besner coaches and facilitates workshops for health c are professionals and community organizations\, including the ϲ Unive rsity School of Social Work\, where she is also an internship liaison supe rvisor. Her 35-year career in Quebec community health care spans many role s including frontline social work\, clinical supervisor\, manager\, resear cher and trainer.\n DTSTART:20231128T150000Z DTEND:20231128T163000Z SUMMARY:Caring Conversations: Caring for someone with dementia: What you ne ed to know about hallucinations\, delusions and paranoia URL:/dementia/channels/event/caring-conversations-cari ng-someone-dementia-what-you-need-know-about-hallucinations-delusions-and- 352427 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR