I am a Caregiver: I want to learn
Our education generally follows along the journey of dementia. This means caregivers can learn when they are ready to learn on their journey. For specific information on each program, view the tabs.
| Early Stage | Early to Middle Stage | Late Stage |
|---|---|---|
| These are for a caregiver to attend with the person living with early-stage dementia.
First Steps |
Dementia Education Series Middle Stage Series Long Term Care Information |
Care in the Later Stages |
| FOR: | Persons living with early-stage dementia and their primary Caregiver(s) |
|---|---|
| SESSIONS: | 6 (if online) 4 (if in person) |
| PURPOSE: | These classes are small in size and offered in a way that everyone learns. First Steps provides an introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to understand the diagnosis and learn about tips and strategies that might help you day to day. An opportunity to meet others who are also living with dementia. |
| TOPICS: | The different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain, planning for the future, and strategies to remain independent for as long as possible |
For more information or to register, please contact us at: help@alzda.ca
| FOR: | Care Partners, family members and friends of persons living with dementia |
|---|---|
| SESSIONS: | 4 |
| PURPOSE: | Usually the starting point for learning. This series will assist Care Partners in better understanding dementia and how to support the person living with dementia in their life. |
| TOPICS: | The different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain, support skills, and understanding community resources. |
For more information or to register, please contact us at help@alzda.ca
| FOR: | Care Partners, family members and friends of persons living with dementia |
|---|---|
| SESSIONS: | 4 |
| PURPOSE: | Understanding the unique needs of the middle stage of dementia. How to support responsive behaviours, safety and security of the home environment. |
| TOPICS: | Communication strategies, activities of daily living (ADL’s) and self-care for the Care Partner. |
For more information or to register, please contact us at help@alzda.ca
| FOR: | Care Partners, family members and friends of persons living with late stage dementia |
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| SESSIONS: | 5 (currently on-line only) |
| PURPOSE: | Understand what to expect in the late and end of life stages of dementia |
| TOPICS: | Having quality time with family members in the later stage of dementia, physical changes and planning needs. The series will also explore how participants can provide comfort to the person with dementia as well as review the experiences of grief and loss. |
For more information or to register, please contact us at help@alzda.ca
| FOR: | Care Partners, public events |
|---|---|
| SESSIONS: | 3 |
| PURPOSE: | Options for Care is for family members and friends to learn more about caring for individuals living with mid to late-stage dementia and to discuss options for care. |
| TOPICS: | Progression & Creating a Plan, Considering Residential Care, & Moving to Long-Term Care |
For more information or to register, please contact us at help@alzda.ca
Teepa Snow’s workshops help equip both formal and informal caregivers with related awareness, knowledge and some skill development in order to respond to a person living with dementia’s change in cognition and abilities in a way that is not hurtful or offensive. It helps those caring for people living with dementia to recognize that the individual is doing the best they can and that if something isn’t working, it’s the responsibility of the Care Partner to change their approach and behaviours toward the person with dementia. It will help us all understand that, with practice, common reactions to the person with dementia can become thoughtful responses that can improve quality of life for everyone involved.
To read more about our three modules, please click here.
For more information, email help@alzda.ca or contact your local office.
This program is a monthly drop-in webinar for family and friends of persons living with dementia. Supportive communication for people living with dementia affirms self-worth and maintains dignity. Appreciating that communication is more than words alone, please join us to explore different aspects of connecting that foster supportive communication. At each session, the facilitator will focus on one strategy or technique and consider how it can support meaningful communication.
For more information or to register, please email help@alzda.ca .
This program is a monthly drop-in interactive meeting for family and friends of persons living with dementia.
Each month, the facilitators will connect, discuss, and practice a research-based technique that has been shown to help and support the person living with dementia in your life. From Teepa Snow, Montessori Approach to Care, GentleCare, and Alzheimer Society literature, Toolbox Tools is your chance to ask your questions, try something new and connect with others. The format of the meeting allows you to choose to turn on your camera and actively join in, or you can listen in and learn in your own way.
For more information or to register, please email help@alzda.ca .
