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Lived Experience Network - South East Ontario Advisory Zoom Chats

You're invited to join us for an Advisory Lived Experience Zoom Chat! These chats offer a meaningful way for health care system leaders—those who plan, assess, and provide services to people living with dementia or similar diagnoses in South East Ontario—to hear directly from people with lived experience (past or present). The goal is to improve the system of care. Our Lived Experience Facilitator, Sharon Osvald, will guide these conversations via Zoom. If you haven’t already signed up for our e-newsletter, you can do so by clicking here.

Thank You!

A big thank you to all the participants who shared their insights in our advisory Lived Experience Network conversations - both in our Zoom meetings and through your emails and phone calls.
Be sure to read our Autumn Lived Experience Perspectives e-newsletter for the most recent info. It is also available on our  “Lived Experience Perspectives” page.

“What Matters Most?”

October’s advisory Lived Experience Network question comes from Providence Care Seniors Mental Health Behavioural Support Services as they anticipate how Mobile Response Teams will best support those living with responsive behaviours in the community.

As you look ahead to your future or reflect on your experiences living the dementia journey, while receiving care/support, what are the things that matter most?

 Come prepared to share:
  1. What were some experiences where you felt especially supported?
  2. What was (or do you anticipate) the “tipping point” that made it so you could no longer support your person living in your home?”

Choose the Meeting Date that Works for You:

Advisory Zoom Meeting Dates Date:

Monday, October 6, 2025 Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm (EST)   
OR
Date: Monday, October 20,2025
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm (EST)

If you wish to contribute, but cannot attend the Zoom meetings, email your responses and observations to Lived Experience Facilitator, Sharon Osvald at sosvald@alzking.com


Zoom Link and Info:

Join Zoom Meeting:  https://zoom.us/j/3960785979?omn=93074666806
Meeting ID: 396 078 5979
Prefer to call in? Dial:
  • (647) 374-4685 or (647) 558-0588
  • Then enter Meeting ID: 396 078 5979
If you experience any technical issues, email Kim at schrybuk@providencecare.ca or call 613-285-4802.

Looking Ahead

The Lived Experience Network will host six Zoom conversations a year—in February, April, May, September, October, and November. Each topic will be discussed in both an afternoon and an evening session.

Feedback from these conversations will be compiled into a quarterly report called “Lived Experience Perspectives and shared confidentially with LEN participants and health care/community support professionals to support planning, service delivery, and system evaluation."

Please let us know if you’re planning to attend and which date works best for you. While registration isn’t required, it helps us provide better support and prepare a meeting agenda.

Zoom Chat Guidelines

Please read before joining:

We understand that not all stories are easy—but this space is not just for complaints. The Lived Experience Network is not an ombudsman. It’s a safe, respectful place to share your story through the lens of hope—with the goal of helping others by improving the system.

Please do NOT share:
  • Full names of individuals you support
  • Real names of medical or support staff, volunteers, hospitals, long-term care homes, or organizations
  • Any personal health information (yours or others)
Swearing, name-calling, aggressive language, or assigning blame are not permitted. Participants will be warned and may be removed from the call if these guidelines are not followed.

We encourage you to use this space to share your insights, ideas for change, and moments when you witnessed good care in action. Our hope is that you feel supported, heard, and inspired.

Want to Share Your Lived Experience?

Come to our next Zoom Chat or contact Sharon Osvald:
📧 sosvald@alzking.com
📞 (343) 645-6240

You can also email Sharon to register and receive the Zoom link and agenda.