Speakers

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Dr. Jenny Ingram has been a trailblazer in Geriatric Medicine and seniors’ care throughout her career. For twenty years, she has worked to demonstrate that ALL Family Practice Physicians with trained teams in place, can and will diagnose Alzheimer's Disease and dementia in their patients.

Her most enduring work has been the implementation of the 12 small city geriatric teams across eastern Ontario, known as the GAIN teams. This refers to teams for Geriatric Assessment and Intervention, networked across the 12 communities, a first in Ontario. Jenny Ingram has been recognized for these many research and community building projects with awards including the Ontario Medical Association’s Community Service Award, the Seniors Care Network Lifetime Achievement Award, and an Honourary Doctor of Science from Trent University in 2023.

Dr. Ingram became very concerned during COVID, as she watched how well-intentioned policies were so blind to their impact on her patient population with dementia.  The documentary, No More Silent Battles, is the result.This documentary amplifies the obvious need for community-based health care in the home. Economists recognize that funding home care would be cost-effective. What is missing is the political will. No More Silent Battles gives a voice to those who are currently silenced: the people with dementia and their care partners and families. “No More Silent Battles urges us all to be silent no more.”

Please Note: Our meetings aren’t open to the general public, so attendance is limited to visiting Rotarians, invited guests of a member, the guest of the speaker, or those who have been invited by our membership chair. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email contact@peterboroughrotary.ca

Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09

 

Please Note: Our meetings aren’t open to the general public, so attendance is limited to visiting Rotarians, invited guests of a member, the guest of the speaker, or those who have been invited by our membership chair. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email contact@peterboroughrotary.ca

Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09

Drew Monkman is a lifelong naturalist, author, columnist, climate communicator, and retired French Immersion teacher. He is a graduate of Université Laval in Quebec City and the University of Toronto. For more than two decades, Drew led the development of a schoolyard naturalization project and outdoor classroom at Edmison Heights Public School, helping to foster hands-on environmental learning.

An active community educator, Drew participates in bird monitoring and other citizen science programs, leads local nature walks, and uses his platform to raise awareness about climate change and the importance of connecting people—especially young people—with the natural world. He maintains an active social media presence and website  at drewmonkman.com, where he shares his columns, photography, and climate-related information.

Drew is a long-time member of the Peterborough Field Naturalists and the local climate advocacy group For Our Grandchildren. In recognition of his contributions to environmental education and conservation, he received an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from Trent University in 2015. His other passions include the Spanish language and travelling throughout Latin America.

Please Note: Our meetings aren’t open to the general public, so attendance is limited to visiting Rotarians, invited guests of a member, the guest of the speaker, or those who have been invited by our membership chair. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email contact@peterboroughrotary.ca

Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09

Please Note: Our meetings aren’t open to the general public, so attendance is limited to visiting Rotarians, invited guests of a member, the guest of the speaker, or those who have been invited by our membership chair. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email contact@peterboroughrotary.ca

Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09

Please Note: Our meetings aren’t open to the general public, so attendance is limited to visiting Rotarians, invited guests of a member, the guest of the speaker, or those who have been invited by our membership chair. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email contact@peterboroughrotary.ca

Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09