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September 2019
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)
FOR: All staff and departments in care organizations who are working with persons living with dementia. SESSIONS: 1 Full Day (Participation Certificate received upon completion), $50/person PURPOSE: The GPA curriculum is case-based, interactive, and practical. GPA re-frames challenging behaviour to be interpreted as self-protective or responsive behaviour occurring as a result of unmet needs, encouraging staff to assess the meaning behind the behaviour and work alongside the person with dementia. TOPICS: Module 1 – Introduction to Personhood Module 2 –…
Dementia Education Series (Daytime) – Dundas
FOR: Caregivers and family members and friends of persons living with dementia SESSIONS: 4 PURPOSE: Planning for the future and helping your family member or friend to remain as independent for as long as possible. TOPICS: The different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain.
Dementia Education Series (Daytime)
FOR: Caregivers and family members and friends of persons living with dementia. SESSIONS: 4 PURPOSE: Planning for the future and helping your family member or friend to remain as independent for as long as possible. TOPICS: The different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain and understanding community resources.
Reitman Centre CARERS Program
The Alzheimer Society is accredited to provide The Reitman Centre CARERS program. FOR: Caregivers SESSIONS: 8 weekly sessions, 2 hours per session, maximum 6 care partners PURPOSE: Teaches problem solving techniques, coaches caregivers in communication skills through the use of simulation. TOPICS: Focuses on practical skills and emotional supports.
Dementia Education Series – Brantford
For Caregivers and family members and friends of persons living with dementia.
Dementia Education Series
FOR: Caregivers and family members and friends of persons living with dementia. SESSIONS: 4 PURPOSE: Planning for the future and helping your family member or friend to remain as independent for as long as possible. TOPICS: The different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain and understanding community resources.
Adult Child Carer’s Group
A support group for adult children of a person living with dementia.