Listening to Older Adults about Long Term Care on the International Day of Older Persons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2020 Today is the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons and the launch of ...
News
Expert Provincial Task Group Recommends Alternative Tools for Use in Screening for Cognitive Impairment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2020 A Provincial Expert Task group, convened to review options for cognitive screening tests, has ...
Specialists in Older Adult Care Across Canada Call for the Return of Family Caregivers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2020 Specialists in Older Adult Care Across Canada Call for the Return of Family ...
PGLO Applauds the Canadian Geriatric Society’s Work on Virtual Approach to Care
May 9, 2020 In contrast to the many changes to health care services in Canada of the last few months, ...
Diabetes Management in Long-term Care Still Essential During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On May 15, 2020, Dr. Ruth Ellen, BScH, MD, FRCP(C), brought her experience in geriatric and internal medicine, along with ...
Managing Heart Failure in Long-term Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On April 24, 2020, Dr. George Heckman, Geriatrician, Schlegel Research Chair in Geriatric Medicine and Associate Professor, School of Public ...
Social Distancing Yes – Social Isolation No
Caring for Those Living with Dementia, Stroke and Neurodegenerative Diseases Toronto, ON, Tuesday March 17 – By now you have ...
Provincial Geriatric Leadership Office Getting Underway
https://geriatricsontario.ca/welcome-to-rgps-of-ontario/pglo/
Looking for Clinical Information? Check out the Compendium of Geriatric Educational Resources
The North East Specialized Geriatric Services (NESGC), Seniors Care Network, and Laurentian Research Institute for Aging (LRIA) joined forces to ...
Upcoming Events
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2026 Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Conference
May 14, 2026
Join GEM leaders, clinicians, and system partners from across Ontario for a full day of learning, reflection, and practical dialogue at the 2026 Ontario GEM Conference. This year’s conference focuses on clinical decision-making and pragmatic approaches to complex care in older adults, with a strong emphasis on translating evidence into action.
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Dignity of Risk Symposium
April 29, 2026
PGLO is pleased to co-host a pan-Canadian one-day symposium for clinicians, managers and researchers who are interested in implementing a dignity of risk program or innovation.
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World Delirium Awareness Day Events Across Ontario
March 11, 2026
Delirium is a medical emergency that impacts older adults significantly. March 11, 2026 is World Delirium Awareness Day. Regional Geriatric Programs across Ontario are hosting a range of educational activities to spread the word about delirium and support recognition and response. Check out events and resources offered by our partners.