Social prescription for care
Monday, November 6th
3:45 – 4:35 p.m.
Social prescribing connects caregivers to arts, culture, nature, and other non-clinical interventions with a focus on improving mental health, decreasing isolation, and reducing barriers to financial and practical supports. This session will explore the benefits of social prescription, examples of its use, and how it can benefit caregivers. Hear from experts in the field and early adopters and innovators about this approach to health and care, and an exciting new CCCE supported project.
Moderator
Caitlin Muhl
PhD Candidate, Queen's University
Speakers
Bev Foster MA, BEd, BMus, ARCT, AMus
Executive Director, MUSIC CARE by Room 217
Barb MacLean
Executive Director, Family Caregivers of British Columbia
Dr. Kate Mulligan
Senior Director, Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing
Darrel Gregory
Executive Director, Caregivers Alberta
Amy Coupal
CEO, Ontario Caregiver Organization