Lunch & Learn: U-First!® Dementia Training in Action – Insights from Elim Village and Broadmead Care
Join BCCPA’s Lunch and Learn for a practical discussion on implementing U-First!® dementia training in long-term care, with insights from Elim Village, Broadmead Care, and the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon.
About the Panel Discussion:
What does it take to successfully implement and sustain dementia education in long-term care? Join educators from Elim Village, Broadmead Care, and the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon for a practical discussion on implementing U-First!® dementia training in long-term care.
Hear how Elim Village and Broadmead Care introduced U-First!®, supported staff uptake and sustained learning across their teams. The webinar will include a brief overview of the program and recent updates, followed by reflections on implementation, lessons learned and considerations for other long-term care homes.
Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and ask questions about sustaining workplace learning and advancing person-centred dementia care. This webinar is ideal for long-term care leaders seeking strategies to support staff education while funding is available.
Panelists:
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- Amrit Gill, Education Coordinator, Elim Village
- Julie Markovic, RAI & Education Coordinator, Broadmead Care
- Debbie Pigeon, RAI & Education Coordinator, Broadmead Care
- Sarah Eveneshen, Manager, Healthcare Provider Education, Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon
- Simran Pachar, Policy Analyst & Coordinator, BC Care Providers Association (moderator)
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Zoom Webinar
