First Steps Learning Series


FOR: Persons living with early-stage dementia and their primary Care Partner(s)

SESSIONS: 6

PURPOSE: 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.

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.

Learning the ROPES


FOR: Persons living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and a close family member or friend, who are living in the community. Persons with MCI must be functionally independent (i.e. no dementia), have a memory complaint consistent with MCI, and be available and interested in participating.

SESSIONS: 6, $60/pair of course materials

PURPOSE: Focuses on optimizing cognitive health through lifestyle choices, memory training and psychosocial support.

TOPICS: MCI and lifestyle factors for promoting cognitive health and reducing the risk of dementia, memory training involving practical strategies aimed at improving everyday remembering. Family support focused on discovering approaches for effectively living with a relative experiencing MCI.

Discover & Learn with RBC


FOR: Persons living with dementia, Care Partners, Healthcare Professionals, General Public

SESSIONS: 1 per month

PURPOSE: Free and safe information provided by Royal Bank of Canada. An opportunity to have your financial and advance care planning questions answered.

TOPICS: Wills & Power of Attorney, Estate Planning & Administration, the housing market, Retirement Home & Long-Term Care Planning, Banking Options, Fraud & Cyber Fraud, Tax-Free Savings Accounts, Investing in Retirement

 


 

Understanding Zoom

The online platform we use is called Zoom. It is safe and easy to download.

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If you have any questions about Zoom, please email Karen at educationhamilton@alzhh.ca for assistance.
During this difficult time, people living with dementia, their care partners and families need your support more than ever to keep these services running. 

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