This live virtual session with Dr. Samir K. Sinha, MD, DPhil, FRCPC, FCAHS, AGSF took place on Monday, October 19, 2026, as part of the accredited 2026 Primary Care Expert Series.
When and where
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 to 9:30 PM ET
Location: Live online
Learning objectives
By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:
Describe a structured approach to cognitive screening and assessment of reversible contributors.
Differentiate delirium from cognitive impairment using clinical features and identify when urgent assessment is required.
Identify indications for referral and outline follow-up planning, caregiver supports, and community resources.
About the speaker
Dr. Samir Sinha is a geriatrician and health policy leader. He serves as Director of Health Policy Research at the National Institute on Ageing at Toronto Metropolitan University and is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. He is a Staff Geriatrician at Sinai Health and previously served as Director of Geriatrics for Sinai Health and the University Health Network. He has advised the Government of Canada on seniors’ health and dementia strategy and led the development of Canada’s National Long-Term Care Services Standard.
This series is supported by educational grants from L’Oréal Canada, Duchesnay, Organon, Lupin and Sanofi.
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