[Webinar] Family Caregivers as Visible and Valued Partners in the Healthcare System: Competency Based Education for the Health Workforce

Presenters:

Dr. Jasneet Parmar MBBS, MSc, MCFP(COE)

Glenda Tarnowski MALH, CHE

With the federal government commitment to a National Caregiver Strategy, and the work already occurring across the country to better support family caregivers as partners in care, you don't want to miss this webinar with Dr. Jasneet Parmar, Project Lead and Glenda Tarnowski, Growth and Partnerships for the Caregiver-Centered Care Initiative at the University of Alberta. Family caregivers play an integral role in a functional and sustainable healthcare system, yet they are often under recognized and under supported by it. The Caregiver-Centered Care Initiative at the University of Alberta, Dept. of Family Medicine has developed award-winning, competency-based education for health and social care providers and leaders. The education supports the development of the knowledge, skills, and ability to recognize, partner, and support family caregivers in practice. Join us and learn why it is imperative to value and support family caregivers as a critical component of health system transformation. Together, we can build a better system of support for family caregivers to improve their well-being, inclusion, and ability to sustain caring. Additional information and access to Caregiver-Centered Care Education for the Health Workforce is available at: www.caregivercare.ca.

Dr. Jasneet Parmar,

Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta

Dr. Jasneet Parmar is a Care of the Elderly physician and has worked for the Specialized Geriatrics Program, in Edmonton, since 1992. She is a professor, in the Department of Family Medicine, at the University of Alberta. She currently works in the Homeliving Care of the Elderly Services and provides assessments to homebound seniors. Jasneet has been very active in developing and implementing clinical programs for the care of the elderly. Her research is focused on supporting family caregivers by the healthcare system.

Glenda Tarnowski, MALH, CHE

Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta

Glenda is the Growth and Partnerships Lead for Caregiver-Centered Care Education in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta. She is a passionate leader and enjoys collaborating with others in integrating a design-thinking approach to solve complex systems issues and scale innovation for positive impact. She is an experienced professional, with expertise in supporting individual and organizational growth. Glenda is a retired nurse with many years of experience working in the healthcare system. She has held numerous positions in direct care, specialty care, rehabilitation, and health profession regulation. Glenda believes in giving back to the community and currently serves as a Board Member of the Canadian College of Health Leaders, Northern Alberta Chapter, and past Co-Chair of Age-Friendly Edmonton.