Monday, April 7, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:30 PMOLTCA Annual MeetingPlaza, Delta Hotel
1:30 PM - 7:30 PMRegistration OpensEd Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
2:30 PM - 4:00 PMORCA Annual General MeetingPlaza, Delta Hotel
6:00 PM - 7:00 PMLeadership ReceptionCourtyard, TCC, South Building
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMLeadership DinnerLeonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
8:30 PM - 10:00 PMLeadership Desserts and NetworkingCourtyard, TCC, South Building
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
7:00 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration DeskEd Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
7:45 AM - 8:45 AMBreakfastCourtyard, TCC, South Building
8:45 AM - 9:30 AMOpening RemarksLeonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
10:30 AM - 10:45 AMBreakEd Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMThe Intergenerational Classroom: A Pioneering Approach to Shape the Future of Eldercare EducationBerton, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMEmpowering Healthcare with Interoperability and AI: A New Era in Long-Term CareSutherland, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMPsychological Safety: The Biohack to Team EmpowermentWaxman 1-2, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMThe Goldilocks Project: Getting the Mealtime Experience “Just Right” for Residents on Texture Modified DietsCulinary Stage, Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMIntegrating Caregivers as Partners in CareWaxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMLeading the Revenue Team to Success; Leading in Senior Living Must Include Achieving Revenue GoalsPinsent, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMSignature Talk - Canadians Are Ready for Change. Are We?Leonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
11:00 AM - 5:45 PMTrade Show OpenTrade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
11:30 AM - 2:00 PMLunch & Trade ShowTrade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMDriving Workforce Efficiency in Senior Care: How StaffStat Transforms OperationsSutherland, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMAI and Privacy in Long-Term Care and Retirement HomesLeonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMTaste of Home: Creating Culturally Inclusive Menus in Long Term Care & Retirement HomesCulinary Stage, Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMEmbracing Kindness: Pioneering Innovation in Quality CareBerton, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMTransforming Experiences: Empowering Purpose Through Coaching and MentorshipWaxman 1-2, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMTechnology with a Human Touch: Person-Centred Care in a Digital AgePinsent, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMThe Behavioural Supports Ontario-Dementia Observation System (BSO-DOS©): Updated & EnhancedWaxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
2:45 PM - 3:00 PMBreakEd Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMBeyond the Walls: Transforming Long-Term Care into Vibrant Community HubsWaxman 1-2, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMNavigating End-of-Life Choices in Senior Living: Perspectives on Palliative Care and Medical Assistance in DyingLeonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMFrom Construction to Renovation: The Importance of IPACWaxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMDemystifying Inspections: Sharing Insights and Improving CompliancePinsent, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMAI in Action: Real-World Applications for Staff Efficiency and Resident EngagementBerton, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMConnecting Through Technology: Leveraging Family Portals to Enhance Efficiency and EngagementSutherland, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMTransforming Tomorrow: Elevating Food Service Education for LTCCulinary Stage, Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
3:45 PM - 4:00 PMBreakEd Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
4:00 PM - 4:45 PMThe Butterfly Approach - A Data Enabled Comparative Understanding of Initial Impacts and LearningsPinsent, TCC, South Building
4:00 PM - 4:45 PMImplementing Ontario’s Model of Care for Adults Receiving Palliative Care in Community SettingsLeonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
4:00 PM - 4:45 PMAre 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 PMEmpowering Long-Term Care Teams with AI-Driven Wound Care SolutionsSutherland, TCC, South Building
4:00 PM - 4:45 PMMapping the Customer Journey: A Strategic Approach to Digital Marketing for Senior Living CommunitiesBerton, TCC, South Building
4:00 PM - 4:45 PMAI-Powered Decision Making: Using the Idea Explorer to Evaluate Technology Innovations in Senior CareWaxman 1-2, TCC, South Building
4:00 PM - 4:45 PMCreating New Supply of Seniors & LTC Housing – Opportunities & Best PracticesWaxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
4:45 PM - 5:45 PMTrade Show Happy HourTrade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
7:00 PM - 11:30 PMTuesday Night Woodstock Dinner PartyPlaza, Delta Hotel
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
7:30 AM - 3:00 PMRegistration OpenEd Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMBreakfastCourtyard, TCC, South Building
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMOpening Keynote - Yan Markson: The Power of PerceptionLeonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
10:00 AM - 2:00 PMTrade Show OpenTrade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
10:30 AM - 10:45 AMBreakEd Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMNavigating Technology ImplementationWaxman 1-2, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMIt All Comes Down to Relationships: The Art of Contemporary RegulationLeonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMThe Evolving Baby BoomerCulinary Stage, Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMLeveraging Social Robots, Data Analytics and AI to Support Residents and StaffSutherland, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMFrom the Mouths of Residents - Research Findings and Verbatim FeedbackPinsent, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMFuture-Proofing Your Workforce: Engaging and Retaining Employees with Predictive ToolsBerton, TCC, South Building
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMBuilding Inclusive Communities: Practical Steps for Advancing Equity Diversity and Inclusion in LTCWaxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
11:30 AM - 1:00 PMLunch & Trade ShowTrade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PMAddressing Workforce Challenges: Exploring the Role of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program in Retirement Home Workforce DevelopmentBerton, TCC, South Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PMImproving Health Outcomes in Long-Term Care Through System Integration and Hospital PartnershipWaxman 1-2, TCC, South Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PMSurviving the Storm: Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity Leonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PMInnovative Diabetes Monitoring for Enhanced Care and Outcomes in Senior LivingSutherland, TCC, South Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PMImplementing a Risk Management Framework: A Strategic Approach for Improved Risk Awareness and Mitigation Waxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PMElevating Life Enrichment: A Strategic Approach for Canadian CommunitiesPinsent, TCC, South Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PMPlant-Powered Plates: Nourishing Aging Residents in Retirement, Residential, and Long-Term CareCulinary Stage, Trade Show Floor, TCC, South Building
1:45 PM - 2:00 PMBreakEd Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMThe Silver Tsunami: Designing and Marketing for the Boomer Revolution in Senior LivingPinsent, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMIntegrated Seniors' Hub: A Novel ModelWaxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMMicrolearning for Mental Health: Enhancing Staff Well-Being in LTCSutherland, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMTransforming Senior Living: The Tiffany Village and Kenny’s Pond Case StudyBerton, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMWrongdoing by Registered Staff: Implications for Long-Term Care and Retirement Home OperatorsLeonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMSmart Room™ Technology – The Future of Resident CareWaxman 1-2, TCC, South Building
2:45 PM - 3:00 PMBreak Ed Mirvish Lobby, TCC, South Building
3:00 PM - 3:15 PMClosing Remarks & Announcements of Prize WinnersLeonard Cohen Ballroom, TCC, South Building