Canadian Long-Term Care Strategy in COVID

Event Date: March 17th, 2021

Canada is currently struggling to meet the needs of its aging population. The pandemic has been a profound shock to the healthcare system - the result has been a terrible impact on the particularly vulnerable population living in long-term care (LTC) homes.

Please join Drs. Anthony Levinson and Roger Wong as they discuss Canada's LTC landscape and the challenges faced by older Canadians and their caregivers.

Dr. Roger Wong

Clinical Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of British Columbia

Dr. Wong is a Clinical Professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of British Columbia and he is the 13th President of the Canadian Geriatrics Society. Dr. Wong has received the Order of Canada for his contributions to the field of geriatrics and the health and well-being of Canadians.

Dr. Anthony Levinson

Neuropsychiatrist, Director, Division of e-Learning Innovation, McMaster University

At the Division of e-Learning Innovation, Dr. Levinson exercises his passion for researching and developing online solutions to deliver high-quality health educational experiences to both the public and health care professionals. iGeriCare provides a unique opportunity to leverage his expertise in mental health and learning technologies to create a modern and engaging approach to dementia education.