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The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) Delirium elearning course is a comprehensive in-depth course on delirium in older people.  It is aimed at health and social care professionals who provide care and services for older people at risk of or experiencing delirium.

The course features 4 modules: Identification and Diagnosis of Delirium, Prevention and Management of Delirium, Considerations in Delirium and Advances in Delirium.

Successful completion of the course leads to 10 CPD credits (RCP London). It will equip you with the knowledge you need to provide the best possible care for people experiencing delirium, or who are at risk of developing delirium.

Find out more and register: https://www.bgs.org.uk/elearning/delirium-in-older-people

The Fountain of Health™ is a Canadian non-profit initiative started founded in 2011 by Dr. Keri-Leigh Cassidy to share the science of brain health and wellbeing. The Thrive Learning Centre offers resources and education for individuals, organizations and clinicians to help put wellbeing science into action. 

The Fountain of Health’s unique “THRIVE © Approach to Wellbeing” offers an integration of six key health areas known to support long-term health and wellbeing, based on and Lifestyle Medicine, Positive Psychiatry, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Behaviour Activation.

To try it out for yourself, register to use The Wellness App. This free web-based program allows you set and meet own health goal SMART goal. Track your progress, and receive encouragement notifications to set yourself up for success.

Our national Speakers’ Bureau is composed of leading academics and physicians in the area of positive psychiatry, resilience, and behaviour change. To request one of our experts for your next meeting, conference, or public event, please contact us at Request a Speaker. Topics may include:

• The Art and Science of Aging Well
• The Science of Happiness
• Longevity & Optimal Aging
• How to Thrive in Retirement
• Self-Compassion & Self-Care (for Caregivers)
• Clinicians’ Toolkit for Health Behaviour Change in Practice
• How to use The Wellness App in Clinical Practice

To express interest in joining the Speakers’ Bureau, or for more information, contact us at info@fountainofhealth.ca.

All the best for your health and wellbeing from the Fountain of Health Team.