Alzheimer Society of Hamilton Halton – Hamilton Office
June 2019
Monday Carer’s Cafe – Hamilton
Drop in support for carers of individuals with dementia. Pre-registration required. Please contact the intake coordinator at 905-529-7030 ext. 209
Dementia Education Series (Evening) – Hamilton
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.
Men’s Carer Support Group – Hamilton
Support group for men caring for their spouses living with Dementia. Pre-registration required. Please contact the intake coordinator: 905-529-7030 ext. 209
Adult Child Carer’s Group
A support group for adult children of a person living with dementia.
July 2019
Reitman Centre TEACH Program – Hamilton
The Alzheimer Society is accredited to provide The Reitman Centre TEACH program. FOR: Caregivers SESSIONS: 4 weekly or bi-weekly sessions, 1.5 hours per session, maximum 8 care partners PURPOSE: Coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills while sharing and learning from others. TOPICS: Focuses on self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes, future planning
Let’s Get Together – Hamilton
FOR: Social gathering of persons living with dementia and their caregivers SESSIONS: Twice a month PURPOSE: This is an opportunity to meet, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in good company. No registration required.
Reitman Centre TEACH Program – Hamilton
The Alzheimer Society is accredited to provide The Reitman Centre TEACH program. FOR: Caregivers SESSIONS: 4 weekly or bi-weekly sessions, 1.5 hours per session, maximum 8 care partners PURPOSE: Coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills while sharing and learning from others. TOPICS: Focuses on self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes, future planning
Dementia Education Series (Daytime) – Hamilton
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.
Reitman Centre TEACH Program – Hamilton
The Alzheimer Society is accredited to provide The Reitman Centre TEACH program. FOR: Caregivers SESSIONS: 4 weekly or bi-weekly sessions, 1.5 hours per session, maximum 8 care partners PURPOSE: Coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills while sharing and learning from others. TOPICS: Focuses on self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes, future planning
Dementia Education Series (Daytime) – Hamilton
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.
Adult Child Carer’s Group
A support group for adult children of a person living with dementia.
Reitman Centre TEACH Program – Hamilton
The Alzheimer Society is accredited to provide The Reitman Centre TEACH program. FOR: Caregivers SESSIONS: 4 weekly or bi-weekly sessions, 1.5 hours per session, maximum 8 care partners PURPOSE: Coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills while sharing and learning from others. TOPICS: Focuses on self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes, future planning
Dementia Education Series (Daytime) – Hamilton
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.
First Steps – Hamilton
FOR: Individuals with early stage dementia and their primary caregiver(s). SESSIONS: 4 PURPOSE: Introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to understand the diagnosis and learn about tips and strategies that might help you day to day. TOPICS: The different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain, planning for the future, and strategies to remain independent for as long as possible. Please call for event time and to register: 905 529-7030
Dementia Education Series (Daytime) – Hamilton
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.
August 2019
First Steps – Hamilton
FOR: Individuals with early stage dementia and their primary caregiver(s). SESSIONS: 4 PURPOSE: Introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to understand the diagnosis and learn about tips and strategies that might help you day to day. TOPICS: The different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain, planning for the future, and strategies to remain independent for as long as possible. Please call for event time and to register: 905 529-7030
Dementia Experience – Hamilton
FOR: Staff and volunteers who work with persons with dementia SESSIONS: 1 PURPOSE: To build empathy and awareness of what it’s like to live with dementia. TOPICS: Participants are “geared up” to simulate physical changes associated with aging, then directed to complete tasks that mimic some of the day to day experiences of having a dementia. This is followed by a group discussion to share and learn from others
Dementia Experience – Hamilton
FOR: Staff and volunteers who work with persons with dementia SESSIONS: 1 PURPOSE: To build empathy and awareness of what it’s like to live with dementia. TOPICS: Participants are “geared up” to simulate physical changes associated with aging, then directed to complete tasks that mimic some of the day to day experiences of having a dementia. This is followed by a group discussion to share and learn from others
PAC (Positive Approach to Care) – Hamilton
Developed by occupational therapist Teepa Snow, our PAC workshops focus on the interpersonal dynamics of supporting a changing brain. A variety of skills are taught in an interactive group style. $30.00/person (group rates available) FOR: For families, agencies and LTC Homes SESSIONS: 3 (Participation Certificate received upon completion) PURPOSE: Helps participants better understand the experience of dementia and provides practical tools to help support persons living with dementia. TOPICS: Workshop C: Teepas’ Gems ®; Using Skills That Make A Difference
Let’s Get Together – Hamilton
FOR: Social gathering of persons living with dementia and their caregivers SESSIONS: Twice a month PURPOSE: This is an opportunity to meet, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in good company. No registration required.
First Steps – Hamilton
FOR: Individuals with early stage dementia and their primary caregiver(s). SESSIONS: 4 PURPOSE: Introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to understand the diagnosis and learn about tips and strategies that might help you day to day. TOPICS: The different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain, planning for the future, and strategies to remain independent for as long as possible. Please call for event time and to register: 905 529-7030
PAC (Positive Approach to Care) – Hamilton
Developed by occupational therapist Teepa Snow, our PAC workshops focus on the interpersonal dynamics of supporting a changing brain. A variety of skills are taught in an interactive group style. $30.00/person (group rates available) FOR: For families, agencies and LTC Homes SESSIONS: 3 (Participation Certificate received upon completion) PURPOSE: Helps participants better understand the experience of dementia and provides practical tools to help support persons living with dementia. TOPICS: Workshop B: Positive Physical Approach (PPA) and Hand-Under-Hand (HUH)
Adult Child Carer’s Group
A support group for adult children of a person living with dementia.
First Steps – Hamilton
FOR: Individuals with early stage dementia and their primary caregiver(s). SESSIONS: 4 PURPOSE: Introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to understand the diagnosis and learn about tips and strategies that might help you day to day. TOPICS: The different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain, planning for the future, and strategies to remain independent for as long as possible. Please call for event time and to register: 905 529-7030
September 2019
First Steps – Hamilton
FOR: Individuals with early stage dementia and their primary caregiver(s). SESSIONS: 4 PURPOSE: Introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to understand the diagnosis and learn about tips and strategies that might help you day to day. TOPICS: The different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain, planning for the future, and strategies to remain independent for as long as possible. Please call for event time and to register: 905 529-7030
Let’s Get Together – Hamilton
FOR: Social gathering of persons living with dementia and their caregivers SESSIONS: Twice a month PURPOSE: This is an opportunity to meet, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in good company. No registration required.
Dementia Education Series (Evening) – Hamilton
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.
First Steps – Hamilton
FOR: Individuals with early stage dementia and their primary caregiver(s). SESSIONS: 4 PURPOSE: Introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to understand the diagnosis and learn about tips and strategies that might help you day to day. TOPICS: The different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain, planning for the future, and strategies to remain independent for as long as possible. Please call for event time and to register: 905 529-7030
Dementia Education Series (Evening) – Hamilton
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.
Middle Stage Learning Series – Hamilton
Middle Stage Education Series FOR: Caregivers SESSIONS: 3 PURPOSE: Understanding the unique needs of the middle stage of dementia. How to support responsive behaviours, safety and security of the home environment. TOPICS: Communication strategies, activities of daily living (ADL) and self-care for the caregiver.
Adult Child Carer’s Group
A support group for adult children of a person living with dementia.
First Steps – Hamilton
FOR: Individuals with early stage dementia and their primary caregiver(s). SESSIONS: 4 PURPOSE: Introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to understand the diagnosis and learn about tips and strategies that might help you day to day. TOPICS: The different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain, planning for the future, and strategies to remain independent for as long as possible. Please call for event time and to register: 905 529-7030
Dementia Education Series (Evening) – Hamilton
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.
Middle Stage Learning Series – Hamilton
Middle Stage Education Series FOR: Caregivers SESSIONS: 3 PURPOSE: Understanding the unique needs of the middle stage of dementia. How to support responsive behaviours, safety and security of the home environment. TOPICS: Communication strategies, activities of daily living (ADL) and self-care for the caregiver.
First Steps – Hamilton
FOR: Individuals with early stage dementia and their primary caregiver(s). SESSIONS: 4 PURPOSE: Introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to understand the diagnosis and learn about tips and strategies that might help you day to day. TOPICS: The different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain, planning for the future, and strategies to remain independent for as long as possible. Please call for event time and to register: 905 529-7030
Dementia Education Series (Evening) – Hamilton
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.
October 2019
Middle Stage Learning Series – Hamilton
Middle Stage Education Series FOR: Caregivers SESSIONS: 3 PURPOSE: Understanding the unique needs of the middle stage of dementia. How to support responsive behaviours, safety and security of the home environment. TOPICS: Communication strategies, activities of daily living (ADL) and self-care for the caregiver.
Adult Child Carer’s Group
A support group for adult children of a person living with dementia.