Upcoming events
Past events

The Eden Alternative International Conference
When: April 28, 2020 to April 30, 2020
Where: Denver, Colorado, United States
Join us for the 2020 Eden Alternative International Conference in Denver, CO from April 28-30! Together we can Move Mountains and create cultures of inclusivity, purpose, and engagement.

Planetree International Conference on Person-Centered Care
When: October 27, 2019 to October 30, 2019
Where: Orlando, Florida, United States
The Planetree International Conference is the longest running and most progressive healthcare event on person-centered care. Creating a place where healthcare professionals and patient and family advocates gather each year to access the most advanced information affecting the patient and family experience. A place to learn, and discuss what is relevant in the industry NOW and what is NEXT.

How True Doors Improve Quality of Life for People with Dementia
When: October 21, 2019 to October 21, 2019
Where:
What began as an art project became a simple idea to help people with dementia and is now a successful social enterprise reaping benefits around the world. True Doors decals improve quality of life for people with dementia living in nursing homes.
People recognise and find their own doors. Reminiscence and social interaction are stimulated. Institutions feel more like homes. Residents’ identities are brought to the fore.
Join us during an introductory webinar to learn more and ask questions about True Doors projects.

30th Provincial Conference: Celebrating Personhood
When: October 21, 2019 to October 22, 2019
Where: Canada
The annual gathering of professionals involved in dementia care across Nova Scotia will take place on October 21 and 22, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Dartmouth on Wyse Road.
This educational event brings together health care providers from across the province to gain new information and insights on emerging dementia issues.

Eden in Oz NZ Conference 2019 – Living a Meaningful life – it’s a Risky Business
When: October 15, 2019 to October 17, 2019
Where: Stamford Plaza Brisbane, Brisbane, Australia
The Eden Alternative® in Australia, New Zealand and now South East Asia, is delighted to welcome you to our Eden conference in beautiful Brisbane in October 2019. The theme of the conference aims to challenge the view that living well and positive ageing shouldn’t be seen as a negative risk.

Northwood Research Symposium
When: June 1, 2019 to June 1, 2019
Where: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Northwood is a leading long -term care organization in Nova Scotia, integrating and contributing to the ever- expanding knowledge base of continuing care in Canada. Each year, Northwood hosts this Research Symposium that brings together leading researchers, academics and people working within Continuing Care to look at and discuss critical issues facing our society.

Together We Care Conference OLTCA
When: April 1, 2019 to April 3, 2019
Where: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Together We Care 2018 is Canada’s largest gathering of long-term care and retirement home professionals.

How True Doors Improve Quality of Life for People with Dementia
When: October 24, 2018 to October 24, 2018
Where: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/27fd5fb27b0389a28c34be5db4a05ad8,
What began as an art project became a simple idea to help people with dementia and is now a successful social enterprise reaping benefits around the world. True Doors decals improve quality of life for people with dementia living in nursing homes.
People recognise and find their own doors. Reminiscence and social interaction are stimulated. Institutions feel more like homes. Residents’ identities are brought to the fore.
Join us during an introductory webinar to learn more and ask questions about True Doors projects.

How True Doors Improve Quality of Life for People with Dementia
When: October 19, 2018 to October 19, 2018
Where: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/5aedab451c4c7de6dc2040ba88984b7b,
What began as an art project became a simple idea to help people with dementia and is now a successful social enterprise reaping benefits around the world. True Doors decals improve quality of life for people with dementia living in nursing homes.
People recognise and find their own doors. Reminiscence and social interaction are stimulated. Institutions feel more like homes. Residents’ identities are brought to the fore.
Join us during an introductory webinar to learn more and ask questions about True Doors projects.

How True Doors Improve Quality of Life for People with Dementia
When: October 17, 2018 to October 17, 2018
Where: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/9295efa8068e707834538d7d4481ef37,
What began as an art project became a simple idea to help people with dementia and is now a successful social enterprise reaping benefits around the world. True Doors decals improve quality of life for people with dementia living in nursing homes.
People recognise and find their own doors. Reminiscence and social interaction are stimulated. Institutions feel more like homes. Residents’ identities are brought to the fore.
Join us during an introductory webinar to learn more and ask questions about True Doors projects.

Making the Connections Conference
When: October 11, 2018 to October 12, 2018
Where: Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
This 2 -day event is the primary professional development opportunity to the long-term care sector in Prince Edward Island annually.

Planetree International Conference
When: October 7, 2018 to October 10, 2018
Where: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
This 4-day 40th anniversary event hosts organizations from 26 countries. Planetree is at the forefront of creating a place where healthcare professionals and patient and family advocates gather each year to access advanced information affecting the patient and family experience.

11th Annual Excellence in Aging Care Symposium
When: September 19, 2018 to September 20, 2018
Where: Journey Wesleyan Church, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Join us for one of Atlantic Canada’s premier aging-care gatherings. The Excellence in Aging Care Symposium is now 11 years in the making and there’s no better time to get your brand, product, and services noticed!

How Person Centred Universe’s “Understanding the dementia journey” training and True Doors improve quality of care for people with dementia
When: September 12, 2018 to September 12, 2018
Where: Online Webinar
To follow up on the warmth and excitement at recent the Pioneer Network Event around the introduction of our new online training and True Doors we’re happy invite to you and colleagues to a webinar to explore both in more detail.

International Conference for Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Nursing
When: August 26, 2018 to August 29, 2018
Where: De Doelen ICC, Rotterdam, Netherlands
This international gathering of thousands of nurse practitioners and advanced practice nurses will explore nurses’ leading role in the transformation of care, with a particular focus on universal health coverage, the Sustainable Development Goals and human resources for health.

Pioneer Network ‘Pioneering a New Culture of Aging Conference’
When: August 12, 2018 to August 15, 2018
Where: Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Denver, Colorado, United States
The annual Pioneer Network conference, Pioneering a New Culture of Aging, brings together individuals from across the United States and beyond who care deeply about changing the culture of aging, creating opportunities for communication, networking and learning with and from each other as they share innovative thought and best practices.

Congres Thuis in het verpleeghuis
When: July 2, 2018 to July 2, 2018
Where: World Forum The Hague, The Hague, Netherlands
This event organised by the Dutch government is focused on ideas and practices that help people feel more at home in Nursing homes.

Australian Case Studies
When: June 8, 2018 to June 8, 2018
Where: Online Webinar, Perth, Australia
A complimentary webinar to discuss the results of True Doors projects in Australia during the first twelve months of operation.

Australian Case Studies
When: June 6, 2018 to June 6, 2018
Where: Online Webinar, Perth, Australia
A complimentary webinar to discuss the results of True Doors projects in Australia during the first twelve months of operation.