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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\, July 21st  from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto-Mid Scarborough Hub.\nAddress: 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario M1K 2S3 Canada \n  \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 Thursday\, July 16th\, 2026
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-43/
LOCATION:Mid-Scarborough Hub\, 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1K 2S3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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SUMMARY:Knowledge 2 Action (K2A): Supporting Responsive Behaviours in Dementia Care
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for health care providers and staff who provide direct care to people with behaviour changes due to dementia or other cognitive impairment. This workshop offers the participants an opportunity to build on and practice skills gained from dementia training programs (such as U-First!). Through a case study approach\, participants will have an opportunity to work as a team and develop a supportive action plan for persons living with dementia who are experiencing responsive behaviours. \n  \nThis workshop will use case studies to help you: \n\nDeepen your understanding and ability to apply the U-First! & PIECES Framework\nIncrease the wellbeing and quality of life of people with dementia experiencing behaviour changes\nReduce stress and increase job satisfaction for you and for others on the team\nEnhance collaboration within the care team to develop and implement supportive strategies\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecall the behavioural and psychological impact(s) of dementia\nDescribe the 7 Domains of Well Being\nRecognize that behaviour has meaning specific to the individual\nDevelop person-centred support strategies\nDevelop a supportive action plan as part of a team\n\nPre-requisites: Participants must have completed either ONE of the following: \n\nU-First! for Healthcare Providers\nDementia Care Training Program/ODCTP\nPIECES\n\n  \nDate and Time:\nTuesday\, July 21st\, 2026 from 10:00am to 1:00pm \n  \nClick the link below to register: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MYFF2mELSdq6iATEZk61Vg \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/knowledge-2-action-k2a-supporting-responsive-behaviours-in-dementia-care-3/
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Health Care Professionals,K2A
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/knowledge-2-action-k2a-supporting-responsive-behaviours-in-dementia-care-3/
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SUMMARY:Dementia Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Dementia Foundations: The first step in your dementia education journey. \nThis 3-hour course will provide you with a foundation of dementia\, enabling you to enhance your knowledge in providing quality care for persons living with dementia. \nBy the end of this 3-hour course\, learners will be able to: \n\nDescribe Person-Centered Care\nDescribe general aspects of aging\, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia\nInterpret how changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease will affect all aspects of an individual’s life\nRecognize that challenging behaviour is responsive behaviour\nRecall services and programs offered by the local Alzheimer Society for professionals\, people living with dementia and their care partners\n\nLearners are highly encouraged to take this course before registering for U-First! or Palliative care to enhance the learning experience. \n  \nPlease Read Before Registering\nAt the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\, we are committed to providing accessible education opportunities to health care professionals. When participants are unable to attend and do not cancel their registration\, it limits access for others.\nIf you are unable to attend a session you’ve registered for\, please notify us as soon as possible! This allows us to offer the spot to someone else.\nPlease note that repeated absences without notice will result in restrictions on future registrations.\nBy registering for this session\, you are agreeing to the statement above \n  \nClick the link below to register \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6wBMBQUZRK6T7eaCqDDmSA \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-foundations-16/
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Dementia Foundations,Health Care Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-foundations-16/
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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: \nMonday\, August 10th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto   M4R 1K8\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \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 Thursday\, August 6th\, 2026
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-44/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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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: \nThursday\, August 27th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto   M4R 1K8\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \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 Monday\, August 24th\, 2026
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-45/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
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