e-Learning : Understanding digestion
Presented by
Momiji / JSS / Yee Hong Centre
Wed. Jan 14, 2026, 3:00 – 4:15 pm ET
(English with Japanese Interpretation)
The first session of January of our e-Learning seminar series hosted by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), joined by Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care is to learn about your digestive health.
*Held in English with Japanese Interpretation
What is this session about?
Join us for an informative health education presentation on Understanding Digestion.
Your digestive system fuels your life. It works every moment of every day converting what you ingest into energy so your heart can beat, your brain can think, your muscles can move, and you can live a productive, healthy, happy life.
During this presentation you will learn:
- Some interesting facts about digestion
- What can go wrong?
- What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease and how to manage it
- The role of fibre and probiotics
About our Guest Speaker
Guest speaker: Self-Management Program Central East
Self-Management Program Central East
The Self-Management Program Central East, offers FREE evidence-based workshops for adults and their caregivers who are living with or at risk of developing a chronic condition, chronic pain or diabetes. These six-week interactive workshops provide participants with the tools they need to live well and manage their condition, and are offered in person, virtually, online, or by telephone in Central East Ontario. A six-week workshop specifically designed for caregivers called Powerful Tools for Caregivers is also available. In addition to the six week workshops, The Self-Management Program Central East provides 1-1.5 hour single session workshops that address a variety of health and wellness topics.
How to Attend
Anyone interested can attend but pre-registration required. Click the registration button below, and fill and submit it before the session date. If you have difficulty using online registration system, feel free to contact the hosting agency.
（Registration Form will open from the button above）
Those who registered, will receive an invitation email with the Zoom link and ID/Passcode, by a day before the session date from the hosting organizations. Check your junk box if you can’t find it in your inbox – Email us if you don’t see it anywhere.
【Caution!】
1. Auto-email (to confirm what you filled) right after registration
You will receive a confirmation email from the system right after you “Submit” your form (this receipt does not contain the Zoom URL). Make sure to type correct email of yours. If you don’t see it, check your junk folder first, then contact JSS / Momiji.
2. Your Zoom display name should be recognizable to the host
Upon joining, please display your name on Zoom in ways we recognize that you registered. For example, instead of using nicknames or initials, include your first and/or last (e.g. Hanako Y, H. Yamada, Hanako Yamada) . We may not be able to allow you to enter for security purposes if we can’t recognize your name. We’ll show you how to change the display name 5 minutes before the session start.
※Contact JSS/Momiji if you don’t know how to change your Zoom display name.
Contact
- Momiji Health Care Society（Chikage）：416-261-6683 x.244 / ciw@momiji.on.ca
- Japanese Social Services (JSS) (Rumiko）：416-385-9200 / programs@jss.ca
Zoom – First Time?
If this is the first time you are trying out Zoom, we are more than happy to help you out with downloading and using Zoom, while connecting with you via phone. Please contact us as soon as possible, to book your practice session. *Availability may be limited depending on the number of requests.
**Please note that we most likely can’t help you connecting Zoom on the day of the seminar due to limited staffing. We encourage you to book us for the separate practice prior to the seminar date.
This eLearning series is:
- Provided by：Momiji Health Care Society、 Japanese Social Services (JSS), Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
- supported by Family Talks Forum (FTF)
