{"id":21489,"date":"2019-01-07T05:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T13:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=21489"},"modified":"2026-02-22T15:32:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T23:32:55","slug":"together-we-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/together-we-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Together We Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_21490\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21490\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/12\/ORCA-event-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy ORCA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Ontario Retirement Communities Association and the Ontario Long Term Care Association have teamed up to bring senior care professionals the learning event of the year. The annual <a href=\"https:\/\/together-we-care.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Together We Care<\/a> conference is just around the corner\u2014and you won\u2019t want to miss it!<\/p>\n<p>Together We Care is the largest senior living event in Canada. The conference inspires and connects more than 1,200 senior care professionals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Informative + Engaging Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The conference will cover the latest industry updates, best operational practices, trends, innovative programs and housing models for senior services.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gain inspiration and insight from renowned keynote speakers<\/li>\n<li>Discover interesting ways how data analytics can support decision making<\/li>\n<li>Understand the nuances of consent and advanced care planning (ACP)<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to update your legal forms and policies to avoid risk<\/li>\n<li>Dive into hot topics like medical and recreational cannabis use<\/li>\n<li>Discover solutions for advancing leadership and workforce capacity<\/li>\n<li>Learn how you can evolve your operations to prepare for the care of tomorrow\u2019s seniors<\/li>\n<li>Explore prevalent and emerging quality of care and quality of life issues<\/li>\n<li>Improve client care and satisfaction with a multidisciplinary approach to nutrition and dining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And much more!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keynote Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Three terrific keynote speakers are scheduled to motivate and encourage attendees.<\/p>\n<p>Business powerhouse Arlene Dickinson will share her insights on success: where it came from, what shaped it, and what trials were involved. Get tips for overcoming self-doubt to maximize success.<\/p>\n<p>Canadian broadcasting personality Michael Landsberg will spark conversations on mental health in the workplace and beyond. He explains how to beat the stigma around mental illness and save lives in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Stand-up comedian Jody Urquhart uses humor to address the stresses of the senior care industry. She will leave the audience inspired to navigate challenges with humor, grace, and a proactive mindset.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We Will See You There!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join your fellow site owners, senior managers and department heads from Ontario\u2019s long-term care and retirement residence sectors. There will be more than 300 exhibitors to answer your questions about the latest technologies, products, and services.<\/p>\n<p>Visit Yardi at the Together We Care conference April 1-3, 2019 at the Toronto Congress Center in booth #503. 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