Event Date: September 23, 2026
On September 23, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, the Ontario Collaborative for Aging Well (OCAW) held a province-wide open forum for Ontario Health Teams, Primary Care Networks, Specialized Geriatric and Seniors’ Mental Health Services and community partners working to support older adults and care partners to the OCAW discussion forum. Co‑facilitated by PGLO and the Centre for Studies in Aging and Health, this format focuses on shared learning, real-world innovations, and cross‑sector conversations that support older adults and their care partners.
Featured this month
Our Speaker: Sarah Webster holds a Master of Health Studies and a B.A. in Gerontology and Psychology. She is Manager of the Centre for Studies in Aging and Health at Queen’s University, and co-Chair of the Ontario Collaborative for Aging Well. Sarah began her career running recreational programming in long-term care. She later transitioned to systems-level work and now has extensive experience in the field of knowledge translation and exchange. Sarah is particularly passionate about age-friendly communities and in her role with the Centre for Studies in Aging and Health has contributed to the growth and sustainability of the Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program since its inception in 2015. Sarah has provided knowledge translation expertise to numerous groups including Niagara Connects, Behavioural Supports Ontario, Gestalt Collective and the Seniors Health Knowledge Network, among others.
Ontario Health – Quality Standards Update: What’s New
Presentation summary: With the release of several new quality standards applicable to the care of older adults, join colleagues from Ontario Health to consider the implications for every-day care and ongoing health service transformation.
Our speakers: Team members from Ontario Health and PGLO, and our terrific audience!