Upcoming Sessions

EVENING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

An evening educational program will be offered at the Alzheimer Society Peel’s Port Credit location. This program is for family and friends of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Sessions will be on five Thursday Evenings from:


TIME: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

WHERE: Alzheimer Society Peel Port Credit office

60 Briarwood Avenue, Mississauga


WHEN:

September 11, 2008 - Alzheimer’s disease & Related Dementias

September 18, 2008– Responsive Behaviours & Communication

September 25, 2008- Staying Connected in Dementia Care

October 2, 2008 – Caregiver Considerations

October 9, 2008 – Legal & Financial Considerations

Please phone 905-792-1319 to register.

**Please note that this Program is not appropriate for the individual with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Please call the office for further details**

 

The Davis Centre Family Council is offering a series of meetings for the FAMILY & CAREGIVER GROUP

An interactive supportive, educational and information program for those caring for individuals who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related Dementias complete with a Question & Answer period

WHERE: The Davis Centre80 Allan Drive Bolton, ON

WHEN: Monday September 15, 2008 Alzheimer’s disease & Related Dementias

Monday October 6, 2008 Communication and Responsive Behaviours

Monday November 3, 2008 Staying Connected in Dementia

Monday November 24, 2008 Caregiver Considerations

TIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM

This series is being offered as a public service for the Bolton/Caledon community. If interested in attending; please call Lynda deAbaitua at the Davis Centre 905-857-0977 extension 3008

 

 

 

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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