Community Conversations Brief
On January 26th, 2022, Egale Canada hosted a virtual Community Conversations for 2SLGBTQI Seniors: Focus on Dementia and Advance Care Planning session. The session brought together 2SLGBTQI older adults, advisory committee members, and a guest expert to share knowledge, experiences, and ideas. The session included two components: a presentation by a guest expert, and breakout room discussions. In this brief, you will find a summary of the Dementia and Advance Care Planning notes from the community conversations, and some resources.
Authors & Contributors
- Celeste Pang, PhD, Egale Canada
- Krista James, National Director, Canadian Centre for Elder Law
Advisory Committee Members
- Bruce Cameron, Gay and Grey Montreal
- Cheryl Loadman, Queer Seniors of Saskatchewan
- Julien Rougerie, Fondation Emergence
- Melanie Smith, Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services
Thank you to all staff who supported the Community Conversations Sessions,
and all community members who participated in them.
Publishing Date: March 1, 2022
Resources
Questions to Explore During Advanced Care Planning
Supported Decision-Making and Substitute Decision-Makers
See Also:
Elder Abuse & Financial Abuse: Context and Considerations for 2SLGBTQI Communities
On January 27, 2022, Egale Canada hosted a virtual Community Conversations for 2SLGBTQI Seniors: Focus on Elder Abuse session.