Tuesday Lecture Series


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

SESSIONS: 1 per month

PURPOSE: In-depth informational lectures that are inspired by popular topics regarding dementia and ageing well.

TOPICS: Past lectures have included: Genetics & Alzheimer's Disease, Intimacy, Dementia & Frailty, Meaningful Environments, Hearing Loss & Dementia 
 

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

 


 

Long-Term Care Information Sessions


FOR: Care Partners of persons living with dementia, General Public

SESSIONS: 2

PURPOSE: Considering the decision to apply for Long-Term Care and the application process. Learn how to prepare for the move and what to expect when an offer for a room is made. Learn the differences between retirement residences and long-term care homes

TOPICS: Considering the move to Long-Term Care, Preparing for the move to Long-Term Care

Teepa Tuesdays


FOR: Care Partners, Healthcare Professionals, General Public

SESSIONS: 1 per month

PURPOSE: Learn, discuss, practice, and develop Teepa’s Positive Physical Approach dementia skills. 

TOPICS: Reviewing Positive Physical Approach and Hand-Under-Hand technique, vision changes, GEMS®, communication, standing to sitting, putting on clothing, importance of dominant side

Montessori Mondays


FOR: Care Partners, Healthcare Professionals, General Public

SESSIONS: 1 per month

PURPOSE: Learn, discuss, the Montessori Principles and apply them to everyday life situations in the support of persons living with dementia
 
TOPICS: The Montessori Approach to care focuses on people living with dementia being set up for success. Join us in these sessions, where each month we will focus on one of the twelve principles of the Montessori philosophy. People who support persons living with dementia will learn how to apply these principles to their real-life situations. Ultimately interactions between care partners and persons living with dementia may become more rewarding.

 

Understanding Zoom

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If you have any questions about Zoom, please email Karen at educationhamilton@alzhh.ca for assistance.
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