Grief Support Series
Living with grief may not always be comfortable, but it gives us an opportunity to honour the depth of our connections and the significance of what is changing in our lives. … Continued
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Navigating Dementia in South Asian Families: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Stigma
Join our Cultural Communities Coordinator for a conversation with South Asian care partners as they share their experiences with recognizing symptoms, navigating diagnosis, and addressing stigma within families and communities … Continued
A Comprehensive Look at the Relationship Between Alcohol and Prescription Medication Misuse and Dementia
Catch Up on Our Webinar Discover how the misuse of alcohol and prescription medications can elevate the risk of dementia. Dr. Adrian Wagg guides us through the important information needed … Continued
Middle Stage: Living with Change Session 1
Session 1: Introduction to Living with Change – Learn the issues and changes faced by people in the middles stages of dementia and where to get help.
Middle Stage: Living with Change Session 2
Session 2: Responding to Behaviors that Challenge Us – A geriatric psych. nurse will help you understand behaviours and how to respond positively.
Middle Stage: Living with Change Session 3
Session 3: Communication and Caregiving – A speech language pathologist will help you communicate more effectively with your family member.
Middle Stage: Living with Change Session 4
Session 4: Activities of Daily Living – An occupational therapist will discuss how we can build on a person’s strengths to help maintain their quality of life.
Middle Stage: Living with Change Session 5
Session 5: Managing Stress – Develop coping strategies to deal with the stress that results from your role as a care partner.
I’m Still Here Public Forum
Hear people living with dementia share their stories and provide tips. This will help us better understand and support those living with dementia. Care partners will speak about how they … Continued
End Of Life: Ethical Choices Session 1
A clinical ethicist will help you understand the difficult decisions you may need to make at the end of a family member’s life.