ALS/MND Disorders: Allied Health Professionals Forum
Sun, Nov 30
|Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel
Time & Location
Nov 30, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel , 801 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5P1, Canada
About the event
Drs. Hsien Seow and Sammy Winemaker, co-founders of the Waiting Room Revolution movement, are renowned for putting humanity back at the centre of healthcare. Through their popular podcast, book, and workbook, they’ve helped patients, families, and providers navigate serious illness with clarity and compassion.
In this 2.5-hour masterclass, they will introduce allied health professionals to the 7 Keys for Navigating a Life-Changing Diagnosis, with a focus on practical application for ALS/MND care. Participants will learn simple, actionable strategies to:
Guide patients and families through the ALS/MND journey with improved illness understanding
Recognize and integrate the vital role of families as part of the care team
Elicit readiness for realistic illness conversations while reinforcing patient- and family-centred care
Through case studies, role play, reflection, and interactive activities, Drs. Seow and Winemaker will equip providers with tools, resources, and relational care practices that strengthen communication and collaboration. Participants will leave with renewed…