Global Virtual Roundtable Series

A Global Virtual Roundtable Series is being hosted by the Global Ageing Network, National Care Forum and the Ontario Long Term Care Association this March and June 2025. You can register or access recordings below.

This series is designed to give members valuable insights into the most pressing global trends and emerging opportunities in social care, long-term care, and seniors’ care. The series focuses on critical topics, offering a space for dialogue, innovation, and collaboration.
 
  • Session 1: Medical Assistance in Dying and Emerging New Models (March 4 - recording available here)
  • Session 2: The Ethics of Mobilizing a Global Health Human Resources Workforce (March 28 - register here)
  • Session 3: The Opportunities for Artificial Intelligence in Social Care & Long-Term Care (June 16 - register here)
Full details and registration links for each session are below.
 
Session 1: Medical Assistance in Dying & Emerging New Models

Took Place:       March 4, 2025
To access the recording: Go here

Moderated by: Donna Duncan, Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Long Term Care Association

Panelists:
  • Vic Rayner (Officer of the British Empire, Chief Executive Officer, National Care Forum, and Board Chair, Global Ageing Network)
  • Donald Macaskill (Chief Executive, Scottish Care, and Board Member, Global Ageing Network)
  • Dr. Rhonda Collins (Canadian General Practitioner with a Focused Practice in Geriatrics, Past President of the Ontario Long Term Care Clinicians and MAID Assessor and Provider)
  • Erin Cornell (Director of Health Services, Rose Villa Senior Living, USA) 
Overview:
This insightful panel delved into the evolving landscape of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), exploring emerging models, ethical challenges, and legal frameworks. Experts discussed global variations in MAID approaches, patient autonomy, and the hurdles faced by healthcare systems (including social care and long-term care) in adapting to these changes. 

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Session 2: The Ethics of Mobilizing a Global Health Human Resources Workforce

Date:                  March 28, 2025
Time:                  6:30 -7:30 AM US EST (Please check your time zone)
To register:        Go here

Moderator:      Joseph Musgrave, Chief Executive Officer, Home and Community Care Ireland

Panelists:
  • Mansur Dalal (Founder and Chair Emeritus, Association of Senior Living India, Chair, Common Age, and Board Member, Global Ageing Network)
  • Robyn Stone (Senior Vice President of Research, LeadingAge US and Co-Director, LeadingAge LTSS Center at the University of Massachusetts)
Overview:
With a global health human resources shortage at a critical point, this panel will explore the ethical dimensions of recruiting and supporting displaced healthcare workers. We will discuss strategies used by countries to attract foreign-born workers, the impact of these programs on the countries of origin, and how global collaboration can ensure the best use of foreign labor.

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Session 3: The Opportunities for Artificial Intelligence in Social Care & Long-Term Care

Date:                 June 16, 2025
Time:                11:00 AM – 12:00 PM US EST (Please check your time zone)
To register:       Go here

Moderator:       Vic Rayner (Officer of the British Empire, Chief Executive Officer, National Care Forum,   
                           and Board Chair, Global Ageing Network)

Panelists:
  • Roxana Sultan (Chief Data Officer & Vice President, Health, Vector Institute, Canada)
  • Dr. Caroline Green (Director of Research, Oxford’s Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence)
Overview:
In this roundtable, we will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform the world of seniors’ care. Can AI be effectively adopted in social care and long-term care as a supportive tool? What does the future hold? What are the benefits and risks? We'll also discuss the ethical considerations, especially regarding human rights in healthcare and long-term care.

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Recordings Available for Members

Don’t worry if you can’t make it on the day! Recordings of all sessions will be available exclusively to members of the Global Ageing Network, National Care Forum, Ontario Long Term Care Association and Scottish Care.