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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA® Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA® curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nTuesday\, May 12th  from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $92 (this cost includes the five dollar material shipping fee) \n  \nProgram is presented using Zoom. \nRegistration is required. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email]\nRegistration deadline is Tuesday\, April 28th\, 2026
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-32/
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
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SUMMARY:Minds in Motion
DESCRIPTION:8-Week Series on Tuesdays – April 14th – June 2nd from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at St-Andrew’s United Church located at 117 Bloor St East. \nApril 14th\, 21st\, 28th\, May 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, 26th\, & June 2nd 2026 \nGive your mind and body a boost! \nMinds in Motion® is a program that combines physical activity and mental and social stimulation for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias\, and their care partners. This program is offered once a week for 8 weeks and offers a great environment to establish new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences. \nFor more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/minds-in-motion-2/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s United Church\, 117 Bloor St E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Living,Movement,Wellness
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