Pathways LIVE: Authors in Conversation with Naomi Dolgoy

Pathways LIVE: Authors in Conversation brings selected articles from Pathways magazine off the page and into live conversation with their authors. Register free to join the discussion, receive complimentary access to the featured reading materials, and submit a question for our guest author. REGISTER FOR EPISODE 5: Living Well with Lymphedema: Occupational Therapy Strategies for Everyday Life Invited Guest Author: Naomi Dolgoy, M.OT, CLT, PhD Featured Pathways Reading Collection: Three complimentary Pathways articles: Addressing Dressing: An Introduction to Lymphedema-Friendly Apparel Naomi Dolgoy, Kerri McBee-Black, and Elizabeth Anderson Getting Off on the Right Foot: An Introduction to Lymphedema-Friendly Footwear Naomi Dolgoy, Kerri McBee-Black, Sarah Beaith-Johnson, and Elizabeth Anderson Living with Lymphedema: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Lymphedema Management Lauren Samycia, Tina Do, Rheanna Ramos, and Jordan Chabeniuk Date and Time: Monday, October 19 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT Format: Livestream Cost: Free to Attend, Registration Required Featured Pathways Reading Material Source: Summer 2025 (Vol. 14, No. 3); Fall 2025 (Vol. 14, No. 4); and Fall 2026 (Vol. 15, No. 4) About this Conversation: October is National Occupational Therapy Month in Canada — an ideal time to explore the role occupational therapy can play in helping people live well with lymphedema. Join Pathways Editor-in-Chief Anna Kennedy in conversation with occupational therapist, researcher, and Pathways author Naomi Dolgoy, M.OT, CLT, PhD, for a practical discussion about clothing, footwear, and daily life with lymphedema. Getting dressed may seem like an ordinary task, but swelling, changes in limb or body shape, compression garments, fabric construction, footwear, fatigue, and other challenges can make clothing choices considerably more complicated. Drawing on recent research and Pathways resources, Naomi will explore some of the practical considerations that can help people find clothing and footwear that support comfort, function, confidence, and lymphedema self-management. The conversation will also look beyond clothing to the broader role of occupational therapy in lymphedema care — helping people adapt routines, problem-solve everyday challenges, conserve energy, remain independent, and continue participating in the activities that matter to them. Whether you are living with lymphedema, supporting someone who is, or working in lymphedema care, join us for an engaging and practical conversation — and submit your own questions for Naomi when you register. About Naomi Dolgoy: Naomi Dolgoy, M.OT, CLT, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta, as well as a practising occupational therapist, certified lymphatic therapist, and clinical researcher. Her work focuses on cancer rehabilitation and functional outcomes, including the impacts of lymphedema on daily function, quality of life, and participation in work and activity. She is also interested in implementation science and the use of technology to support rehabilitation practice and patient care. Naomi has contributed to national lymphedema research and guideline-development initiatives and is an active collaborator in cancer rehabilitation research across Canada. She has written several articles for Pathways, presented at CLF conferences, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Lymphedema Framework. Outside of work, Naomi enjoys spending time outdoors in the Rocky Mountains.