Developed by: Dr. Penny MacCourt & Marian Krawczyk Developed through a financial contribution to the BC Psychogeriatric Association by the Public Health Agency of Canada Video developed by: Reflection Marketing
The project To raise awareness and reduce barriers in promoting participation in cancer screening and early detection among older adults A “peer-to-peer” model Resources: – DVD video presentation – Discussion Guide – Service Provider Information Guide – Fact sheets on each cancer for older adults – Website
Purpose To review and discuss the video presentation, discussion guide & service provider guide
Video presentation
Discussion Guide 4 cancers – Breast – Cervical – Colorectal – Prostate What is in each segment – General information – Screening information – Video clip – General information
Discussion Guide Screening Guidelines Additional resources Provincial Screening locations
Service Provider Guide Why focus on seniors? Benefits of screening seniors Barriers and enablers Decision Aids Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
Summary All resources available free of charge at: seniorscancerscreening.ca seniorscancerscreening.ca For more information, please contact Dr. Penny MacCourt at: