CHCA Project ECHO Integrated Seniors Care
All Teach, All Learn
Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Home and Primary Health Care
Project ECHO Integrated Seniors Care (ISC) is a transformative initiative to enhance primary and home care providers’ skills, knowledge, and attitudes to deliver integrated, patient-centered care for seniors with complex chronic conditions. According to recent surveys, 23% of primary care providers (Commonwealth Fund Survey 2022) and 42% of home care providers (CHCA Survey 2018) report knowledge gaps in meeting the complex care needs of individuals with chronic conditions. Project ECHO ISC offers collaborative, expert-led presentations and case-based learning to bridge these gaps. The Project ECHO Community Hub provides access to sessions and evidence-based resources for ongoing learning.
2024 Theme:
Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementias
In 2024, Project ECHO Integrated Seniors Care (ISC) is focusing on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Dementia, a critical issue impacting Canada’s aging population. Although 58% of people living with dementia receive home care during their care journey, many still experience fragmented care due to knowledge gaps in early identification and management (CIHI, 2024). Project ECHO ISC is addressing these challenges by helping primary care and home care providers develop the necessary competencies to deliver integrated, person-centred care for seniors living with dementia and their care partners.
TeleECHO Clinics
Discover Insights from Past TeleECHO Clinics
When is it Normal, Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia?
October 1, 2024
Dr. Andrew Kirk, MD, FRCPC, Professor and Head of Neurology at the University of Saskatchewan, and Jennifer Letkeman, BSW, RSW, Primary Health Care Facilitator at Weyburn Special Care Home, discussed the early identification and management of dementia, including recognizing risk factors, identifying early warning signs, and developing a collaborative approach to screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Sessions in the planning phase
Collaborative Care Planning and Delivery
These sessions will highlight the competencies needed to enhance coordination, integrate community resources, and work within multidisciplinary teams.
- Bridging Healthcare and Community through Social Prescribing: Learn how link with non-medical community resources to medical treatments and address the social and emotional needs of those living with dementia.
- Your Role in the Patient’s Medical Neighbourhood: Gain critical skills for working in multidisciplinary teams to optimize care for persons living with dementia.
Continue your learning
Through the Project ECHO Learning Hub, enhance your ability to deliver integrated, patient-centered care for seniors with complex chronic conditions. Access expert-led presentations and case-based learning sessions that bridge knowledge gaps identified by primary care providers and home care providers. Download presentation slides, explore evidence-based resources, and improve your skills with collaborative, practical insights.
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Project ECHO Integrated Seniors Care is made possible through the support from the Canadian Medical Association in partnership with the Canadian Home Care Association.
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