A three session learning series for family and friends of persons living with dementia who are in the middle stage. Topics include: recognizing middle stage, hands-on care tips, long term care discussion. This series is delivered on-line.
These two sessions dive deeper into understanding some of the aspects and preparations in regards to LTC planning. Currently offered on-line.
To help family caregivers of people living with dementia understand what to expect in the later stages of dementia. 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. This 5 session series is delivered on-line. Participants need to register by calling their local office and will be supported in learning how to use Zoom prior to beginning this series.
Teepa Tuesdays
The first Tuesday morning of every month we explore one of Teepa Snow’s approach’s to care
Dementia Specific Talks
These webinars are open to anyone who wants to in depth information in regards to specific topics related to the journey of dementia. These are offered at various dates and times, so search our calendars to find a topic that interests you. Examples of topics that may be covered include: Driving and Dementia, Namaste Care, Visiting During Covid, Young Onset Dementia.
Discover and Learn
In partnership with RBC topics regarding finances and planning ahead are covered monthly. Topics change each month and are hosted by an RBC representative. Scroll to top to see next event on your local calendar.
Scroll to the top to see your region's calendar
You can ask your local Public Educator your questions! Please email them your question(s), and they will reply back with the date and time of your local zoom meeting. Meetings will be approximately 45 minutes. Each presentation will be unique and will addresses the questions that had been sent in. Invitations will be sent exclusively to the people who sent in questions!
For:
Brant – Laurie, education@alzbrant.ca
Haldimand Norfolk – Susan, scuming@alzhn.ca
Hamilton – Olivia, PECHamilton@alzhh.ca
Halton – Danielle, PECHalton@alzhh.ca
Acknowledging Caregiver Burnout
Visiting During Social Distancing
We are offering various learning opportunities online to help families and friends continue to stay connected and enhance their knowledge of dementia. These programs will be hosted by one of our Public Education team members and all participants will have the chance to ask questions.
The online platform we use is called Zoom. It is safe and easy to install.
1. If you’ve never used Zoom before, you will need to download the program.
a. For computers Click Here
b. For tablets and smartphones Click Here
2. To join a meeting on Zoom, choose one of the following help sheets.
a. For computers Click Here
b. For tablets and smartphones Click Here
c. For telephone Click Here
If you have any questions about Zoom, please email Olivia at pechamilton@alzhh.ca for assistance.