Simulation and Virtual Learning: Products and Services

This workshop provides an overview of dementia, including different types and common signs and symptoms. Learners will be able to recognize, reflect and respond to eight common features associated with dementia.

At the conclusion of this session, learners will:

• Be introduced to the pathophysiology of dementia and recognize its signs and symptoms (the 8 As of dementia)

• Develop awareness of common strategies to manage dementia and responsive behaviours

• Develop and demonstrate strategies to adapt their role or practice when working with people with dementia

This workshop combines interactive didactic components, trigger videos and live simulation. It teaches learners how to recognize, reflect and respond to responsive behaviours of older adults with dementia.

At the conclusion of this session, learners will:

• Recognize responsive behaviours common in people with dementia

• Reflect on the potential triggers

• Develop awareness of common strategies to manage responsive behaviours

• Demonstrate strategies to care for people with dementia and responsive behaviours

This workshop explores how the changing complexities of aging can exacerbate challenges in an individual’s life, particularly when aging is accompanied by mental health disorders. It highlights the unique care needs, strategies and approaches required to support these individuals effectively.

At the conclusion of this session, learners will:

• Identify complex mental health disorders

• Discuss the complexities of age-related changes that

• Respond with strategies and approaches to support individuals with complex mental health disorders

This workshop discusses common age-related changes that impact older adults’ life experiences.

At the conclusion of this session, learners will:

• Describe age-related changes in physical, sensory, and cognitive function.

• Describe common illnesses and health issues in older adults.

• Demonstrate strategies to respond to acute changes in older adults’ health status.

• Identify communication and teamwork strategies to facilitate interprofessional, team-based and relationship-centered care

This engaging workshop uses a frail-aging simulation suit designed to replicate the physical, sensory and cognitive changes that can accompany aging. Participants experience firsthand the challenges that older adults may face in daily life, from physical limitations to the complexities of cognitive changes. The simulation aims to foster empathy and understanding, not only for older adults but also specifically for those living with dementia.

Expert facilitators guide the experience, ensuring that psychological safety principles are in place throughout. This supportive environment allows participants to deeply connect with the aging experience, gaining insights that help them empathize with older adults as they navigate the changes that come with aging.

At the conclusion of this session, learners will:

• Interpret physical and sensory changes associated with frailty

• Implement strategies to adapt their role or practice when working with frail older adults

This immersive workshop is designed to enhance perspective-taking and teamwork skills, providing caregivers with a deeper understanding of potential environmental triggers and strategies to mitigate them. By increasing knowledge and self-efficacy, participants are empowered to deliver improved client-centered care, leading to potential savings in healthcare costs related to staffing and resources.

Leveraging 360-degree video and animation technology, this educational content is easily accessible online, so learners can engage anytime, anywhere with a reliable internet connection. This innovative learning approach can also be extended to non-traditional partners, such as industrial designers, to highlight the unique challenges and considerations in designing environments for individuals with dementia.

This workshop uses a blended learning approach to explore the normal aging changes that affect hearing, speech, voice, language and cognition. Participants will focus on effective strategies to enhance communication with older adults, ensuring better engagement and understanding. By applying these communication techniques, learners will be able to improve customer service interactions and clinical care outcomes, leading to a higher quality of service for the older adult population

This workshop emphasizes the key elements essential for effective collaboration. Participants will explore what makes a team truly successful, with a focus on understanding the strengths and roles of each team member. Through interactive team-building exercises, learners gain practical skills in identifying team dynamics, defining roles and facilitating effective communication within their own teams. The workshop aims to equip participants with the tools needed to foster a cohesive, high-performing team environment.