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Monday, April 7, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
OLTCA Annual Meeting
Plaza, Delta Hotel
1:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration Opens
Ed Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
ORCA Annual General Meeting
Plaza, Delta Hotel
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Leadership Reception
Courtyard, TCC, South Building
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Leadership Dinner
Leonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Leadership Desserts and Networking
Courtyard, TCC, South Building
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Desk
Ed Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
Breakfast
Courtyard, TCC, South Building
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening Remarks
Leonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
Ed Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
The Intergenerational Classroom: A Pioneering Approach to Shape the Future of Eldercare Education
Berton, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Empowering Healthcare with Interoperability and AI: A New Era in Long-Term Care
Sutherland, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Psychological Safety: The Biohack to Team Empowerment
Waxman 1-2, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
The Goldilocks Project: Getting the Mealtime Experience “Just Right” for Residents on Texture Modified Diets
Culinary Stage, Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Integrating Caregivers as Partners in Care
Waxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Leading the Revenue Team to Success; Leading in Senior Living Must Include Achieving Revenue Goals
Pinsent, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Signature Talk - Canadians Are Ready for Change. Are We?
Leonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
11:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Trade Show Open
Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Lunch & Trade Show
Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Driving Workforce Efficiency in Senior Care: How StaffStat Transforms Operations
Sutherland, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
AI and Privacy in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes
Leonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Taste of Home: Creating Culturally Inclusive Menus in Long Term Care & Retirement Homes
Culinary Stage, Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Embracing Kindness: Pioneering Innovation in Quality Care
Berton, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Transforming Experiences: Empowering Purpose Through Coaching and Mentorship
Waxman 1-2, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Technology with a Human Touch: Person-Centred Care in a Digital Age
Pinsent, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
The Behavioural Supports Ontario-Dementia Observation System (BSO-DOS©): Updated & Enhanced
Waxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Break
Ed Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Beyond the Walls: Transforming Long-Term Care into Vibrant Community Hubs
Waxman 1-2, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Navigating End-of-Life Choices in Senior Living: Perspectives on Palliative Care and Medical Assistance in Dying
Leonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
From Construction to Renovation: The Importance of IPAC
Waxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Demystifying Inspections: Sharing Insights and Improving Compliance
Pinsent, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
AI in Action: Real-World Applications for Staff Efficiency and Resident Engagement
Berton, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Connecting Through Technology: Leveraging Family Portals to Enhance Efficiency and Engagement
Sutherland, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Transforming Tomorrow: Elevating Food Service Education for LTC
Culinary Stage, Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Break
Ed Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
The Butterfly Approach - A Data Enabled Comparative Understanding of Initial Impacts and Learnings
Pinsent, TCC, South Building
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Implementing Ontario’s Model of Care for Adults Receiving Palliative Care in Community Settings
Leonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Are You Ready For A Change? A New Way to Break Bread and Save Dough!
Culinary Stage, Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Empowering Long-Term Care Teams with AI-Driven Wound Care Solutions
Sutherland, TCC, South Building
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Mapping the Customer Journey: A Strategic Approach to Digital Marketing for Senior Living Communities
Berton, TCC, South Building
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
AI-Powered Decision Making: Using the Idea Explorer to Evaluate Technology Innovations in Senior Care
Waxman 1-2, TCC, South Building
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Creating New Supply of Seniors & LTC Housing – Opportunities & Best Practices
Waxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Trade Show Happy Hour
Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday Night Woodstock Dinner Party
Plaza, Delta Hotel
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration Open
Ed Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
Courtyard, TCC, South Building
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening Keynote - Yan Markson: The Power of Perception
Leonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Trade Show Open
Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
Ed Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Navigating Technology Implementation
Waxman 1-2, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
It All Comes Down to Relationships: The Art of Contemporary Regulation
Leonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
The Evolving Baby Boomer
Culinary Stage, Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Leveraging Social Robots, Data Analytics and AI to Support Residents and Staff
Sutherland, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
From the Mouths of Residents - Research Findings and Verbatim Feedback
Pinsent, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Future-Proofing Your Workforce: Engaging and Retaining Employees with Predictive Tools
Berton, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Building Inclusive Communities: Practical Steps for Advancing Equity Diversity and Inclusion in LTC
Waxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Trade Show
Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Addressing Workforce Challenges: Exploring the Role of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program in Retirement Home Workforce Development
Berton, TCC, South Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Improving Health Outcomes in Long-Term Care Through System Integration and Hospital Partnership
Waxman 1-2, TCC, South Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Surviving the Storm: Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity
Leonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Innovative Diabetes Monitoring for Enhanced Care and Outcomes in Senior Living
Sutherland, TCC, South Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Implementing a Risk Management Framework: A Strategic Approach for Improved Risk Awareness and Mitigation
Waxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Elevating Life Enrichment: A Strategic Approach for Canadian Communities
Pinsent, TCC, South Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Plant-Powered Plates: Nourishing Aging Residents in Retirement, Residential, and Long-Term Care
Culinary Stage, Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Break
Ed Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
The Silver Tsunami: Designing and Marketing for the Boomer Revolution in Senior Living
Pinsent, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Integrated Seniors' Hub: A Novel Model
Waxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Microlearning for Mental Health: Enhancing Staff Well-Being in LTC
Sutherland, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Transforming Senior Living: The Tiffany Village and Kenny’s Pond Case Study
Berton, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Wrongdoing by Registered Staff: Implications for Long-Term Care and Retirement Home Operators
Leonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Smart Room™ Technology – The Future of Resident Care
Waxman 1-2, TCC, South Building
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Break
Ed Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Closing Remarks & Announcements of Prize Winners
Leonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building