From Childhood to the Elderly: Navigating IBD Care

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From Childhood to the Elderly: Navigating IBD Care

Date: November 26, 2024 
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. ET 

Have you ever wondered how Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis impact different age groups? Are you curious about the varying symptoms and complications of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) across different life stages?

Join us on November 26, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET, to get a better understanding of the unique aspects of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis across different age groups. Delve into the differences in symptoms and complications and extra-intestinal manifestations experienced by people with IBD at various life stages, from childhood through senior care. 

Gain valuable insights into tailored IBD care strategies, including medications, monitoring, and testing, as well as lifestyle habits such as exercise and diet adjustments, specifically designed to support individuals living with Crohn’s and colitis at every age. Whether you're a person with IBD, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this webinar offers essential knowledge to navigate the complexities of IBD management across the lifespan.

Ask your questions ahead of time when you register or live during the event. 

This event is offered in French with live English interpretation. You can find the instructions on how to join the English interpretation room in the ZOOM confirmation email sent to registrants (upon registration) and in the ZOOM reminder emails (sent one day and one hour before the webinar). The presentation, translated into English, will also be sent to you before and during the event if you indicate that your preferred language is English in the registration form.

Speakers

Dr. Prévost Jantchou – more details to be announced soon!

How to Register

Please click here to register for the webinar on November 26, 2024 at 7:00pm ET. Can't attend live? Register for the webinar and we'll send you a link to the recording. Please submit your questions ahead of time using the registration form.

Location  • 
ZOOM (Virtual)
Category  •  edu

  • Canada has among the highest incidence rates of Crohn's and colitis in the world.
  • 1 in 140 Canadians lives with Crohn’s or colitis.
  • Families new to Canada are developing these diseases for the first time.
  • Incidence of Crohn’s in Canadian kids under 10 has doubled since 1995.
  • People are most commonly diagnosed before age 30.

Other Areas of Interest