Interprofessional Rounds - J. Walker: View of the World Through the Eyes of the Elderly: "I'm 90 Going on Middle Age"

Presenter:
Joel Walker, MD, FRCP, Photographer,
Psychiatrist
www.portraitsofthehumanspirit.com

Location:
Baycrest Hospital
Ben and Hilda Katz Building
2nd Floor
Classrooms ABC

Joel’s lifework is based on the unique integration of his photography with his psychiatric practice. He has powerful stories to share regarding the time he spent volunteering in the early 1980s with Baycrest clients with various challenges (physical and emotional) resulting directly from his double internship here in the 1970s. He will illustrate how the use of photography can open up untapped creativity and increase feelings of self worth and discovery.

11:30-11:45 - View the artwork and meet the artist

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Participants of this session will:

• develop an understanding of how artwork can portray aspects of the creative spirit in a way that impacts quality of life for both clients and staff discuss how to tap into their client’s lifelong creative spirit.

Join us to experience Joel’s generous gift of a new learning tool – a rare, historical photographic collection of Baycrest clients (1981-1983), now permanently installed in Classrooms ABC and the Telehealth Boardroom.

Also available on Ch. 23!

This event is an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Interprofessional Rounds is an interactive learning opportunity designed to promote interprofessional awareness and share knowledge and experiences related to Baycrest care practices, research and education. The overall goal for IP Rounds is to have participants develop an enhanced understanding of issues related to the care of the elderly. We encourage all staff and volunteers to attend. If you or your team are interested in presenting at IP Rounds please feel free to contact the Organizational Effectiveness Department at Ext. 2358.