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April 11 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

U-First!® (for Health Care Professionals)

Virtual Event

U-First!® is a training program that helps non-registered health care providers develop a common knowledge base, language, values and approach to caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment by understanding the person and associated behaviour changes, and working as a team to develop individualized support strategies.

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April 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dementia Foundations

Virtual Event

This 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.

April 16 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

U-First!® Advanced (for Health Care Professionals)

Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

U-First!® Advanced is an education program for health care providers with a direct care role who have already taken U-First!® and want to enhance their skills and ability to apply the U-First!® Framework.

Cost: $80.00

April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

EASE Session 2: Supporting Responsive Behaviours

Virtual Event

The E.A.S.E program is a 4-session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia.
This session explores at how a PLWDs past can dictate and influence behaviours in the present.

Cost: Free

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April 18 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) Training

Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

GPA 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. 

April 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

EASE Session 3: Tips in Supporting People with Dementia

Virtual Event

The E.A.S.E program is a 4-session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia.
It is empowering to have a tool belt of resources at our fingertips. In this session we explore various methods we can use to provide a positive approach to interaction.

Cost: Free

April 30 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) Training

Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

GPA 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. 

Cost: $87.00

April 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

EASE Session 4: T.R.U.S.T. in Dementia Care

Virtual Event

The E.A.S.E program is a 4-session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia.
Persons we work with may exhibit behaviours that trigger a response in our own selves. In this session we explore coping strategies

Cost: Free

May 5 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) Training

Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

GPA 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. 

Cost: $87.00

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May 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dementia Foundations

Virtual Event

This 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.

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May 9 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Palliative Care in Dementia Program

Virtual Event

This training program is aimed at enhancing the knowledge of frontline staff in caring for people with dementia using a palliative care approach. This program focuses on promoting quality of life and comfort for individuals living with dementias and their families, with particular emphasis on late stage and end of life.

May 12 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) Training

Virtual Event

GPA 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. 

Cost: $92.00