During candid, 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia.

From survivor to leader: A journey of resilience and advocacy

Join us for an inspiring webcast featuring a courageous cancer survivor who turned her personal battle into a powerful mission. Laurel Gillespie, MBA, CHE, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA). Her journey into this field was inspired by her own health challenges which motivated her to advocate for enhanced support for those living with a life-limiting illness. Since assuming leadership in 2021, Ms. Gillespie has championed dignified end-of-life care standards across Canada through partnerships, advocacy, and education.  She currently serves on the boards of the Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance and the Health Charities Coalition of Canada.

She will share her journey of resilience, the importance of compassionate end-of-life care, and why everyone should have advance care directives in place. 

This episode of McGill Cares will air on April 16, Advance Care Planning Day 2025. On this day, ACP Canadaencourages everyone in Canada to plan for their future healthcare needs.

This free webcast is available in English.

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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.  

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.