Thanks to the Community of Practice (CoP)! Over 5 years with CHPCA, we've connected 560 members across Canada. Our funding has ended so we'll be continuing the CoP independently moving forward. We'll pause this summer and return in September. Join us: spaltc.ca/community-of...
🌱 The SPA‑LTC Spring 2025–2026 Newsletter has officially sprung 🌱
We’re excited to share recent developments, insights, and updates from our network.
🔗Check it out here:
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🎙️ New podcast episodes explore frailty with Dr. Zahra Goodarzi, cultural safety in palliative care with the North West Palliative Care Group, and caring for and learning from elders with Renate Goodstriker.
🎧 Listen now: buzzsprout.com/1903135
📣 SPA‑LTC Tools Survey 📣
We are inviting individuals familiar with SPA‑LTC or any of our tools to share their perspectives about the tools through a short, anonymous survey.
🔗 Survey Link: redcap.link/SPA_Resources
Thank you for contributing your voice.
🚨 Today’s the day!
Join our virtual webinar: Ethnography: Method and Application in Care Villages in Canada
🎙 Dr. Habib Chaudhury & Ziying Zhang, PhD Candidate
📍 Online | Today from 1:00-2:30pm EST
🔗 Scan the QR code to register!
#Gerontology #Ethnography #AgingResearch #CareVillages
🌿 Join us on March 17 from 1–2:30pm EST!
Discover how ethnography is being used to study and shape care villages in Canada.
This webinar explores the method and real‑world application of ethnography in care settings.
📲 Scan the QR code to register!
A virtual presentation will be hosted on Tuesday, March 17 from 1:00–2:30 PM EST. Come and join an engaging conversation with Dr. Habib Chaudhury and Ziying Zhang.
Please click the link or scan the QR code to register.
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Join us Mar 17, 1–2:30pm EST for a virtual presentation on “Ethnography: Method and Application in Care Villages in Canada.” Speakers: Dr. Habib Chaudhury & Ziying Zhang. The session will be recorded. Register via the QR code in the poster.
Join us tomorrow for our Community of Practice meeting, co-hosted with CHPCA at 11am EST
🚨 Don’t Miss This!
Join our Community of Practice session on:
📅 Date: January 8 2026
🕒 Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern
🎤 Speakers:
The SPA-LTC Partner Working Group
Hosted by Advance Care Planning Canada & SPA-LTC.
👉 Register now here: www.advancecareplanning.ca/programs/acp...
🌿 At The Village Langley, nature meets care through Green Care Farms. SFU and McMaster lead research to transform dementia care. Learn more about this model below.
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🚨 Join the Community of Practice:
STEP – Supporting Transitions & Empowering Preferences
Resident-centered decision tool for transfer decisions in long-term care.
📅 Dec 11, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. ET
🎤 Speakers: Dr. Daniel Kobewka & Alixe Menard
👉 Register:
www.advancecareplanning.ca/programs/acp...
We’re excited to share four new podcasts! 🎙️✨ Hear from Elroy Jespersen, Jennifer Mallmes, Fay Wilkinson, and Fay Martin as they discuss their inspiring, creative approaches to improving long-term care in Canada. 🇨🇦💡
Thank you to all of our listeners! The SPA-LTC podcast channel has now reached 5,000 downloads!
More fantastic content is in the works....keep listening! #spaltc #ltc #palliativeapproach
Join us on October 9th at 11am ET for our next Community of Practice Speaker, co-hosted with CHPCA.
If you are not a member of our Community of Practice, you can join here: www.advancecareplanning.ca/.../acp-long...
#spaltc #chpca #palliativeapproach #ltc #longtermcare
Join us on October 9th at 11am ET for our next Community of Practice Speaker, co-hosted with CHPCA.
If you are not a member of our Community of Practice, you can join here: www.advancecareplanning.ca/.../acp-long...
#spaltc #chpca #palliativeapproach #ltc #longtermcare
🚨 New Podcast! 🚨
Tony & Neda explore how architectural design supports a palliative approach in long-term care by boosting comfort, dignity & quality of life.
🎧 Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1903135/epis...
#PalliativeCare #HealthcareDesign
🎙️ New SPA-LTC podcast! Tony Ross & Neda Basharat of Montgomery Sisam Architects discuss designing home-like spaces for seniors in long-term care.
🎧 Listen for free: www.buzzsprout.com/1903135/epis...
Or find it on your favourite podcast platform!
#SeniorCare #Architecture #Podcast #LongTermCare
🧠💙 FREE Webinar – June 23rd
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💙 Let’s make dementia caregiving easier—together.
Join SPA’s final free webinar as Debra and Jessica discuss person-centered care at TideView Terrace. They will share their experiences rebuilding a new facility and introducing a cross-functional, team-managed model of care.
Registration link: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join SPA-LTC's final webinar on Thursday, June 19, featuring Jessica & Debra. Both are clinical leaders at TideView Terrace in Nova Scotia. Register now to explore individualized, and resident-directed care that spans beyond institutional models.
Registration link: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🚨 Only two hours to go 🚨
Join architects Neda and Tony as they share how they design and build innovative small-scale long-term care homes in Canada. Don’t miss this chance to learn something new and inspiring!
Free registration link: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
This week is National Nursing Week. We honour all nurses for their dedication, compassion, and the comfort they bring to patients every day. Thank you! Your care makes a lasting difference.
#NursingWeek2025 #thankyounurses
Tony and Neda’s webinar is coming up on Thursday! Learn how they collaborate with organizations—from small towns to major cities—to design long-term care homes for seniors.
Free registration link: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Just 3 days to go until Tony and Neda share their insights on creating home-like environments in long-term care. With 10+ years of experience, their work enhances resident quality of life and staff wellness. Don’t miss this free webinar!
Registration link: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
SPA is hosting our fifth webinar on May 15th. Tony and Neda will discuss how they use innovation and creativity to design long-term care homes across Canada. You are going to want to tune in for this one.
Register for free here: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We are only 2 hours away from when Dr. Habib Chaudhury will discuss supportive physical environment of long-term care facilities for people with dementia. You don't want to miss this talk!
Register now for free here: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Time sure is flying! There is only 3 more days until Dr. Habib Chaudhury speaks about planning and design of seniors' housing and long-term care facilities. Register now so you don't miss out on a free educational webinar.
Registration link: mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Dr. Habib Chaudhury will be presenting at SPA-LTC's 4th webinar. Habib provides evidence-based consulting with national and international organizations in the areas of planning and design of seniors' housing and LTC facilities.
Register here for this free webinar, mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
SPA-LTC's latest podcast features Sheila Killoran, who discusses music therapy in LTC. Listen for free here: www.buzzsprout.com/admin/190313....
SPA-LTC ranks #7 on both the "15 Best LTC" and "20 Best Nursing Home Podcasts" lists for 2024. Explore here: www.buzzsprout.com/1903135/epis....