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An educational day will be offered at the Alzheimer Society Peel’s Brampton location. This program is for family and friends of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS |
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| Education Programs | Enhancing Care |
As part of our commitment to public awareness around Alzheimer's disease and related dementias the Alzheimer Society of Peel offers public, family and caregiver group educational presentations with the Alzheimer Society of Peel Education Coordinator.
Educational presentations are available to groups on such topics as:
- Warning Signs of Alzheimer 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.
Alzheimer Society Peel
Will be offering a
FAMILY & CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
A supportive, educational and information program for those caring for individuals who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease or related dementias.
WHERE: The Davis Centre
80 Allan Drive
Bolton, Ontario
WHEN:
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28TH 2007
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12TH , 2007
TIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
If interested in attending; please call Lynda at :
905-857-0975 ext 3008
A U-First! Training Session is Being Offered In Your Area for Informal Management Staff
Session Details:
Date & Time: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2007; 9:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: CHELSEY PARK STREETSVILLE LTC HOME
1742 Bristol Road West, Mississauga. L5M 1X9
Facilitators: Kari Quinn-Humphrey PEC, Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Cheryl Graham PEC, Alzheimer Society of Peel
What is U-First!?
U-First! = Understanding – Flagging, Interaction, Reflection, Support, Team.
U-First! is a method of shared problem-solving and care planning that focuses on the centrality of the person and the importance of various factors in well-being, self-determination, and quality of life.
The goal of U-First! is to develop a common knowledge base, a common language, common values, and a common approach to providing care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
Who Should Attend U-First! This Training Session?
Staff and volunteers in community organizations who work with persons with dementia, families, volunteers and other informal caregivers.
Attendees may include:
- Educators
- Family Support Workers
- Volunteer Co-ordinators
- Friendly Visiting Co-ordinators
What You Will Learn:
Through this interactive session you will gain an understanding of the U-First! concepts including the use of the practical tool and how to use U-First! to support persons with dementia and their informal caregivers.
You will also learn:
- To promote dialogue between the target group and others on the care team.
- To introduce the target group to a common vision, language and approach to care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder
- To incorporate the U-First! language and concepts and the practical tool into day-to-day practice.
- To integrate U-First! into existing training and education opportunities where appropriate.
- To work with others in creating a supportive environment for sustainability of the common vision, language and approach of U-First!
There is NO FEE, but participants are asked to contact their local Alzheimer Society to pre-register.
Cheryl Graham 905-792 1319
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:
- Specialized Training and Education for Caregivers
- Support for Caregivers
- Individualized Assessment
- Individualized Care Planning
- Meaningful Programs and Activities
- Specialized Human Resources
- Supportive Physical Design
- Transportation
- Decision-making: Respecting Individual Choice
- Prevention of and Response to Abuse
- Use of Restraints
For more information please contact Education Coordinator,
Cheryl Graham at 905-792-1319 or 905-278-3667
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