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Navigating Difficult Caregiving Conversations with Laura Tamblyn Watts, President and CEO of CanAge | Virtual

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Join us in an online session for practical advice and recommendations on how to have family discussions on decision-making and caregiving. 

Topics include:

  • Planning for declining decision-making capacity
  • Legal and functional decision-making 
  • Family discussions and power of attorney considerations
  • Tips for home support and caregiving

Laura Tamblyn Watts embodies a commitment to the betterment of elder care and seniors’ rights. Her multifaceted career spans law, academia, and policy development, reflecting a dedication to impactful advocacy and education.

With a legal background as a member of the BC Bar since 1999, Laura has leveraged her expertise to advance the interests of seniors, serving as National Director of the Canadian Centre for Elder Law and as Chief Public Policy Officer at CARP. Her academic role as an Assistant Professor (status) at the University of Toronto’s Factor Inwentash Faculty of Social Work underscores her commitment to shaping future professionals in the field.

As an in-demand speaker, Laura has shared her insights at numerous global forums and has been a prominent media figure, participating in more than 4,000 interviews since 2020. Laura Tamblyn Watts’ professional journey is not just defined by her achievements but by her unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of seniors across Canada and beyond. 
 

Location

Zoom

Organizer

Cyril and Dorothy, Joel and Jill Reitman Centre for Alzheimer's Support and Training

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