2021-10-28

Dan did a presentation to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia Annual General Meeting with Dr Jacquie Gahagan.

MarcoRedden contacted Dan 2021-07-13 about it.

Talk

Intro to the Elderberries

• History
• Number of Members
• Activities: Social, Education, Public Speaking, Activism

Just did a quick survey. 10 responses.

Key phrases from the responses that relate to Q specific interests:

• I may not be comfortable talking about my sexuality, but it's important
• Quicker access to diagnostic services"
• "Don't make an assumption about my partner's gender.
• reverting back to before being out"
• "don't assume straightness
• distinction between str8 and gay inappropriate behaviour
• 2 x thank you
• 3 x chosen family

We see that three people mention that they want to be attended to by their chosen family; this fits with our work earlier this year with the Canadian Virtual Hospice on their documents for the 2SLGBTQ+ documents, "Planning for my care" and "Bill of Rights".

(Read some of the parts of "Planning For My Care")

Q:

• (can't remember first q)
• What should we do about other residents that have inappropriate behaviour? A: the staff should be trained, have a certificate, in dealing with inappropriate behaviour in regards to racism, islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny -- and homophobia. This is all just part of that anti-bigotry package.

JohnClive‎ wrote to Elderberries FB group: Thank you to Dan and the Elderberries for your presentation at our conference today. Such an incredibly important conversation. Thank you for your wisdom and knowledge 💞