Come and learn more about this online dementia education program for learners who have already completed a Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) course and want to take a ‘deeper dive’ into the specific care intervention of bathing. The program was designed to offer holistic strategies to provide safe, respectful and hygienic care for persons living with dementia.
Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.ET
via zoom
Everyone is welcome!
Dear GNAO Member,
Good afternoon,
In preparation for the upcoming AGM to be held on May 25, 2026 the association is seeking nominations for the following positions:
Mentoring and the opportunity to co-chair these positions is available.
Please reach out to Melissa Northwood, GNAO President Elect or Therese Lim, GNAO Past President to express interest or for any questions.
AGM Reminder: ACCESS INFORMATION
We are very pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting. More details will follow but please hold the date:
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Members of the Gerontological Nursing Association of Ontario (the "Association") will be held at 7:00pm (Eastern Time) in the evening on May 25, 2026, for the following purposes:
Dear GNAO Members,
The Greater Hamilton Chapter invites you to join our virtual spring education event:
"Through Our Ryes" The impact of stigma associated with dementia: the lived experience.
A presentation developed by People Living with Dementia and Care Partners
When: October 29, 6 - 7 p.m.
Where: Hybrid Event
In-person at Lakehead University ATAC, Room 3008, Thunder Bay
See flyer for online details
Dear GNAO Members,
Registration is now open for the Greater Hamilton Area Chapter’s Annual General Meeting and Educational Event on October 30, 2025 at the Waterfront Centre, Hamilton. The event includes networking, dinner, the annual general meeting and a presentation by our guest speaker.
Registration is now open for the Greater Hamilton Area Chapter’s Annual General Meeting and Educational Event on October 30, 2025 at the Waterfront Centre, Hamilton. The event includes networking, dinner, the annual general meeting and a presentation by our guest speaker.
Dear GNAO Members,
Please save the date for the Greater Hamilton Area Chapter’s Annual General Meeting and Educational Event on October 30, 2025 at the Waterfront Centre, Hamilton.
Our guest speaker is Jennifer Siemon, Strategic Lead for Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Behavioural Supports Ontario. Registration details to follow in September.
Please see the flyer for more details.
Happy Nursing Week!
In addition to our AGM, the association is also seeking nominations for the following positions:
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Members of the Gerontological Nursing Association Ontario (the “Association”) will be held at at the hour of 7:00 (Eastern Time) in the evening on the 22th day of May, 2025, for the following purposes:
Dear GNAO Members,
You are invited to the Greater Hamilton Area Chapter’s Educational Event on Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 7–8 p.m. at the Ruth Sherman Centre, Shalom Village, Hamilton.
Our guest speaker is Sandra Andreychuk, BScN MHSc MSc and she will present “Let’s Get Talking … Advance Care Planning.”
Dear Greater Hamilton Area Chapter GNAO Members,
You are invited to our chapter’s Annual General Meeting and Educational Event on November 7, 2024 starting at 5:15pm.
Our guest speaker is Sandra Andreychuk BScN MHSc MSc and she will share “What Older Adults Ask About Medical Assistance in Dying.”
Please join us for networking, dinner, and the presentation or just the presentation. Note, cost of the dinner is subsidized for all by our chapter.
Dear GNAO Members,
The Greater Hamilton Area Chapter of the Gerontological Nursing Association Ontario in collaboration with Cama Woodlands is hosting an educational session on Community Resources for Dementia Care at Cama Woodlands (159 Panin Rd., Burlington) on Thursday, September 26th from 7 to 8 pm.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Members of the Gerontological Nursing Association Ontario (the “Association”) will be held at at the hour of 7:00 (Eastern Time) in the evening on the 24th day of June, 2024, for the following purposes:
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Members of the Gerontological Nursing Association Ontario (the “Association”) will be held at at the hour of 7:00 (Eastern Time) in the evening on the 24th day of June, 2024, for the following purposes:
Dear GNAO Members,
The Greater Hamilton and Area Chapter invites you to please join us for an upcoming, virtual educational event. Full program information is attached.
Engaging the community to locate missing persons with dementia
Presented by: Busola Adekoya RN GNC(C) PhD Candidate
Thursday January 25, 7-8:30pm via Zoom
All are welcome.
RSVP: [email protected] to receive a Zoom meeting link
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Melissa
Hello members of the Greater Hamilton Area Chapter of the GNAO,
Please join us on Zoom for our Annual General Meeting. We are planning some exciting events in 2024 and are hoping to get more of our members involved in the executive to plan educational events in our outlying areas such as Guelph, Cambridge and Waterloo, as well as to help encourage more members to apply for funding from our education fund.
Dear GNAO Members,
The Greater Hamilton Area Chapter invites you to please join us for an upcoming, in-person educational event. Full Program information is attached.
Contemporary Gerontological Nursing: Shifting to a Model of Well-being Focused on Meaningful Social Engagement to Promote Healthy Aging
Dear GNAO member,
Please join us on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. ET for the GNAO Annual General Meeting (AGM) and also a special presentation by Dr. Sun. She will be presenting on the topic "Technology-Enabled Dementia Care through Virtual Reality Reminiscence Therapy"
Immediately following the presentation, the AGM will take place at 7:00 p.m.
Use this link to register for the AGM prior to June 15.
Hello Greater Hamilton Area Chapter members of the GNAO,
Are you interested in attending the upcoming Canadian Gerontological Association (CGNA) conference? Apply to our Chapter Education Fund for reimbursement of 50 per cent of their early bird registration fee!
As a Greater Hamilton Area Chapter Member you are eligible to apply to our Education Fund for 50 per cent of the CGAN's early bird registration fee.