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Care Planning Checklist for Young Onset Care Partners

Being diagnosed under the age of 65 presents unique challenges and there are many topics to consider, including, finances, children, employment, and health wishes. Living with dementia can cause big…

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My Tools 4 Care – In Care

This is a toolkit to help you as a care partner prepare for possible changes or events, so you can support your family member with dementia in care. “In care”…

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Common Issues Care Partners Experience

Join us as Dr. Jayna Holyod-Leduc from the University of Calgary and AHS presents on common issues that care partners face when looking after family members with dementia. She will…

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Early Stage: You as a Care Partner Session 2

Learn what you might expect in your role as a family care partner from an experienced family member who has completed this journey. Find out how your role might impact…

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Depression and Care Partner Burnout

Join us to hear Dr. Hannah Cherniawsky BMSc, MD of the University of Alberta speak on care partner burnout. She is the current leader of the Health Savvy Seniors Initiative.…

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Late Stage: Taking Care of You, Grief and Self Care Session 5

A bereavement counselor will help you understand the grieving process and how to recognize grief. Find out how grief can affect you throughout your journey as a care partner and…

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Taking Care of You: Anticipatory Grief, Ambiguous Grief, and the Importance of Self-Care

Join us for this presentation by Sarah Karesa , Grief Counsellor for Pilgrims Hospice, as she discusses exploring loss, exploring grief, different types of grief, and how care partners need…

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Tough Conversations for Young Onset Care Partners

Care Partners, these next scenarios are not here to scare you, but we want to make you aware of things that may happen. It is important to know that these…

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Mental Break’s for Care Partners

Caregiving takes a lot of time. Even if you had spare time to daydream in the first place, it's probably gone now. However, you must give yourself a mental break…

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The Importance of Music for People Living with Dementia and Care Partners

This presentation by Sara Brooks, Edmonton-based singer and choir conductor, will have you singing….literally, we will be singing (no previous music experience needed)! Sara will share some knowledge of how…

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