Upcoming Sessions

 

 

 

In Recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

You are invited to attend an Information Session on

Depression and Dementia

Speaker: Cheryl Graham,
Public Education Co-Ordinator

Alzheimer Society Peel

 

Date & Place: Wednesday January 14, 2009 (Port Credit)

60 Briarwood Avenue

Mississauga, Ontario

or

Wednesday January 28, 2009 (Brampton)

150 East Drive

Brampton, Ontario

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (both sessions)

Space is limited!!…please RSVP to

(905) 278-3667

This event is sponsored by:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2009

5 Consecutive Thursday Evening Education series from

7:15 PM – 9:15 PM at

Alzheimer Society Peel Meadowvale site

6535 Millcreek Drive, Unit #1

Mississauga L5N 2M2

January 29, 2009 – Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia

February 5, 2009 – Communication & Responsive Behaviours

February 12, 2009 – Staying Connected in Dementia care

February 19, 2009 - Caregiver Considerations

February 26, 2009 – Legal and Financial Issues

 

 

 

 

THE ALZHEIMER’S JOURNEY

An Educational Day for family and friends of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia

WHEN: SATURDAY JANUARY 31, 2009

9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Alzheimer Society Peel Brampton office

150 East Drive

L6T 1C1

(Participants are responsible for their own lunch)


Topics Include: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias; Insight into Behavioural Responses; Communication and Activity Suggestions in Dementia Care

 

** Please note that these educational programs are not appropriate for the individual with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Please call the office for further details**

 

Please phone 905-792-1319 to register for either one of these education opportunities.

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EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Education Programs
Enhancing Care


As part of our commitment to public awareness around Alzheimer's disease and related dementias the Alzheimer Society Peel
offers public, family and caregiver group educational presentations
with the Alzheimer Society Peel Education Coordinator.

Educational presentations are available to groups on such topics as:

- Warning Signs of Alzheimer's disease and How to Get a Diagnosis
- Community Services Available
- Communication Strategies in Dementia Care

Presentations can be given to work places over a lunch hour; or community groups in the evenings.
Topics are varied, according to the needs of the group.

As an example, groups can include workplaces, seniors centres, churches, service clubs, fitness
groups and high schools.

Please call Cheryl Graham, Education Coordinator at 905-278-3667 or 905-792-1319 for further information.

  

Enhancing Care

ARE YOU A MANAGER CONCERNED WITH:

  • Increasing the motivation of your staff
  • Measuring and improving the quality of care for your facility
  • Broadening your staff education, teamwork and communication
  • Meeting Alzheimer Canada's Guidelines for Care
Enhancing Care is a program which assists in improving the dementia specific care your
facility provides.

Guidelines for Care:

  1. Specialized Training and Education for Caregivers
  2. Support for Caregivers
  3. Individualized Assessment
  4. Individualized Care Planning
  5. Meaningful Programs and Activities
  6. Specialized Human Resources
  7. Supportive Physical Design
  8. Transportation
  9. Decision-making: Respecting Individual Choice
  10. Prevention of and Response to Abuse
  11. Use of Restraints
For more information please contact Education Coordinator,
Cheryl Graham at 905-792-1319 or 905-278-3667

 

 

 
 
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