Explore the concept of ambiguous loss, develop coping strategies and gain understanding of feelings of grief when caring for a person with dementia.
Language: English
Upcoming sessions : Wed, 30 Aug 2017, 6:30 PM (EST)
- Facilitator: Andrea Nicholson
Learn about the risk factors associated with Alzheimer's disease and dementia and strategies to improve or maintain the health of the brain.
Language: English
- Facilitator: Andrea Nicholson
Learn to define executive functions and understand the implications of impaired executive functioning in dementia.
Language: English
- Facilitator: Andrea Nicholson
Gain practical tips and strategies for providing support from a distance while exploring the unique issues and challenges of long distance caregiving.
Language: English
- Facilitator: Andrea Nicholson
Learn strategies that can help the person with dementia adjust to living in a long term care home, caregiver coping strategies, and tips for communicating with staff.
Language: English
- Facilitator: Andrea Nicholson
Improve your interactions with the person with dementia by learning to understand possible causes of behaviours and strategies to reduce behaviours.
Language: English
- Facilitator: Andrea Nicholson
Explore the unique challenges of celebrating holidays and special occasions. Gain practical planning tips, including strategies to promote meaningful communication with the person with dementia.
Language: English
- Facilitator: Andrea Nicholson
Learn about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, how to reduce risk factors and how the Alzheimer Society can help.
Language: English
- Facilitator: Andrea Nicholson
Enhance your skills by supporting the care team and the individuals you care for. (For PSWs and other health care providers)
Language: English
- Facilitator: Andrea Nicholson
Reduce your caregiver stress by exploring the different types of caregiver stress and coping strategies, increasing awareness of the importance of self care and learning about supportive services.
Language: English
- Facilitator: Andrea Nicholson