Dr. Tammy Hopper will share tips and strategies to help you as a care partner communicate more effectively with your family member living with a dementia. Tammy will share examples of what you can do in the early/middle stages when communication starts to change, and she will provide tips as the disease progresses and communication … Continued
Join us to celebrate World Alzheimer's Day! In this presentation, Dr. Power will review everyday challenges that have been magnified by the coronavirus pandemic, both for people living with dementia and those who support them. He will outline his framework for supporting those living with dementia and offer ways in which the well-being of both … Continued
Dr. Carol Estabrooks will join us to discuss the effects that COVID-19 has had on our trust in the long-term care home system, and how we can change for the better moving forward. Restoring Trust: COVID-19 and the Future of Long-Term Care Certificate
Dr. Adrian Wagg will join us to discuss bladder problems and accidental leakage of urine that are more common in people living with dementia. This presentation will discuss the types of problems, the available treatments and methods of dealing with dementia-related difficulty in successful toileting. Bladder Health for People Living with Dementia Certificate
Angela King, MTS, ARCT, a Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner with AHS, joins us to share holiday tips for care partners of individuals living with Dementia. Additionally, Angela will offer advice on self-care during the holiday season, which can be a stressful time for many. Self-Care During the Holidays Certificate
Learn from geriatric psychiatric nurse Jeannine Chemello about the different types of behaviours that people living with dementia may experience. Gain a better understanding of the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia and learn how to respond using a problem-solving approach. approach. Feelings of Needs and Expressions Certificate
Join us to talk about the work Dr. Roach has done with families on constructing biographies and how people may be able to do it themselves - especially during COVID-19, the activity could benefit families. Constructing Family Biographies When Living with Dementia Certificate
**Please note this presentation topic has changed** "Newer considerations in the care of people with Alzheimer's disease" Having or caring for a loved one with dementia can create a flood of emotions and challenges. While we always want to prevent dementia, even slowing its progression can improve the quality of life for both the person … Continued
What does "Quality of Life" mean to you? Join us for a discussion on using the five senses to help identify meaningful activities to do during visits with loved ones. Maintaining the Connection: Meaningful Visits with Individuals Living with Dementia Certificate
Sometimes, it's the little things we can miss which can change moments in the day, for example, turning our chairs to face a window or using the internet to rediscover a favourite song or comedy sketch to share with a loved one. When our world felt a bit smaller with the Covid 19 pandemic, we … Continued
