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SUMMARY:U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) – Special Funding
DESCRIPTION:U-First!® for Health Care Professionals supports health care and other service providers who work with people living with dementia or other cognitive impairments. U-First!® builds on existing curriculum and encourages learners to make lifelong learning a goal. The vision is to provide every member of the care team with consistent education on key skills and best care practices. It sets the stage for common knowledge\, language for communicating with all members of the care team (including informal care partners)\, and a comprehensive approach to care. \nThis program is for personal support workers and other front-line health care workers (including dietary\, rehabilitation and social service staff\, activationists\, nurses\, and health care students). \nWe highly recommend that you take Dementia Foundations prior to registering to this course. \n\n  \nDate and Time: \nThursday\, February 20th from 9:00am to 4:00pm \n  \nCost: Free\nThanks to funding provided through our Unforgettable Gala Fund A Need\, we are able to provide this training at no cost to you. \n  \nProgram is presented In-Person at our AST Head Office.\nLocation: 20 Eglinton Avenue 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) \nRegistration is required.\nRegistration deadline is Monday\, February 17th\, 2025 \n 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-health-care-professionals-special-funding-5/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Health Care Professionals,U-First
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SUMMARY:BSO Self-Care Series - Session 3: Putting You First
DESCRIPTION:This 4-session series explores the different issues Frontline Health Care Providers may experience when providing care to People Living with Dementia. In this series of workshops\, participants will receive information on a variety of self care topics in addition to learning tips and strategies on how to work better as a team with the aim of enhancing client care. \n\nThese workshops will be online using Zoom.\n\n \n\n\nSession 3: Putting You First \nTuesday\, February 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n\n\nThis workshop will focus on enhancing your self awareness of your current well-being. It will also support your reflection for opportunities to create a better balance in your life.\n\n  \nOther sessions in the series:\nSession 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit\nTuesday\, December 10th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n\nSession 2: Navigating Difficult Conversations\nTuesday\, January 14th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n\nSession 4: Grief and Loss\nTuesday\, March 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n  \nPlease refer to our event calendar to sign up for the sessions of interest.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/bso-self-care-series-session-2-navigating-difficult-conversations-2/
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Learn,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/bso-self-care-series-session-2-navigating-difficult-conversations-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T155935Z
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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. \nClick the link below to register:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodOmhrDMqHtTO_8H3c–TlvmZV4LD0zB4 \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-foundations-online-7/
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Dementia Foundations,Health Care Professionals
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-foundations-online-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241210T182031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T182031Z
UID:10001631-1738400400-1738429200@alz.to
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: \nSaturday\, February 1st from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $80 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\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. Registration deadline is Wednesday\, January 29th\, 2025\nClick on the following link to register: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/1783027-2/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-3/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241111T164414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195815Z
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SUMMARY:U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) – Special Funding
DESCRIPTION:U-First!® for Health Care Professionals supports health care and other service providers who work with people living with dementia or other cognitive impairments. U-First!® builds on existing curriculum and encourages learners to make lifelong learning a goal. The vision is to provide every member of the care team with consistent education on key skills and best care practices. It sets the stage for common knowledge\, language for communicating with all members of the care team (including informal care partners)\, and a comprehensive approach to care. \nThis program is for personal support workers and other front-line health care workers (including dietary\, rehabilitation and social service staff\, activationists\, nurses\, and health care students). \nWe highly recommend that you take Dementia Foundations prior to registering to this course. \n\n  \nDate and Time: \nSaturday\, January 25th from 9:00am to 4:00pm \n  \nCost: Free\nThanks to funding provided through our Unforgettable Gala Fund A Need\, we are able to provide this training at no cost to you. \n  \nProgram is presented In-Person at our AST Head Office.\nLocation: 20 Eglinton Avenue 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) \nRegistration is required.\nRegistration deadline is Wednesday\, January 22nd\, 2025 \n 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-health-care-professionals-special-funding-2/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Health Care Professionals,U-First
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241210T181643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T192556Z
UID:10001607-1737622800-1737651600@alz.to
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\, January 23rd from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $80 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\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. Registration deadline is Monday\, January 20th\, 2025\nClick on the following link to register: https://alz.to/gpa-registration-january/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-2/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241128T140058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T142507Z
UID:10001599-1736848800-1736854200@alz.to
SUMMARY:BSO Self-Care Series - Session 2: Navigating Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:This 4-session series explores the different issues Frontline Health Care Providers may experience when providing care to People Living with Dementia. In this series of workshops\, participants will receive information on a variety of self care topics in addition to learning tips and strategies on how to work better as a team with the aim of enhancing client care. \n\nThese workshops will be online using Zoom.\n\n \n\nSession 2: Navigating Difficult Conversations\nTuesday\, January 14th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n\nThis presentation will address why some reactive behaviors may happen. We will discuss how hurtful or negative comments can affect us.\nWe will review helpful strategies in building resilience for ourselves and ways to navigate these difficult conversations; increasing our sense of well-being.\n\n  \nOther sessions in the series:\nSession 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit\nTuesday\, December 10th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\nSession 3: Putting You First \nTuesday\, February 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\nSession 4: Grief and Loss\nTuesday\, March 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n  \nPlease refer to our event calendar to sign up for the sessions of interest.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/bso-self-care-series-session-2-navigating-difficult-conversations/
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Learn,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/bso-self-care-series-session-2-navigating-difficult-conversations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241111T164541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T004530Z
UID:10001230-1736758800-1736784000@alz.to
SUMMARY:U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) – Special Funding
DESCRIPTION:U-First!® for Health Care Professionals supports health care and other service providers who work with people living with dementia or other cognitive impairments. U-First!® builds on existing curriculum and encourages learners to make lifelong learning a goal. The vision is to provide every member of the care team with consistent education on key skills and best care practices. It sets the stage for common knowledge\, language for communicating with all members of the care team (including informal care partners)\, and a comprehensive approach to care. \nThis program is for personal support workers and other front-line health care workers (including dietary\, rehabilitation and social service staff\, activationists\, nurses\, and health care students). \nWe highly recommend that you take Dementia Foundations prior to registering to this course. \n\n  \nDate and Time: \nMonday\, January 13th from 9:00am to 4:00pm \n  \nCost: Free\nThanks to funding provided through our Unforgettable Gala Fund A Need\, we are able to provide this training at no cost to you. \n  \nProgram is presented In-Person at our AST Head Office.\nLocation: 20 Eglinton Avenue 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) \nRegistration is required.\nRegistration deadline is Thursday\, January 9th\, 2025 \n 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-health-care-professionals-special-funding-3/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Health Care Professionals,U-First
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/u-first.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241112T142013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T200151Z
UID:10001505-1736586000-1736596800@alz.to
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. \nClick the link below to register:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcuiqpjMqG9y3S8cW17HKYGflB6x5yeas \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-foundations-online-4/
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Dementia Foundations,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DCTP_2_sm.jpg
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-foundations-online-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241020T013734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195853Z
UID:10001029-1734944400-1734955200@alz.to
SUMMARY:Dementia Foundations (Online)
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. \nClick the link below to register:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vdOCgqjkqGdAr44jmh-mtvWRrRK0OY5Qx \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-foundations-online-3/
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Dementia Foundations,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DCTP_2_sm.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241112T182930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T142510Z
UID:10001514-1733824800-1733830200@alz.to
SUMMARY:BSO Self-Care Series - Session 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:This 4-session series explores the different issues Frontline Health Care Providers may experience when providing care to People Living with Dementia. In this series of workshops\, participants will receive information on a variety of self care topics in addition to learning tips and strategies on how to work better as a team with the aim of enhancing client care. \n\nThese workshops will be online using Zoom.\n\n \nSession 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit\nTuesday\, December 10th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\nThis session will discuss the concept of Self Care and the important role it plays in managing the day-to-day stress associated with a Health Care Professional’s occupation.\nThis session will provide practical strategies for self care and encourage participants to create their own self care plan with examples of activities provided throughout.\n\n  \nOther sessions in the series:\nSession 2: Navigating Difficult Conversations\nTuesday\, January 14th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\nSession 3: Putting You First \nTuesday\, February 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\nSession 4: Grief and Loss\nTuesday\, March 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n  \nPlease refer to our event calendar to sign up for the sessions of interest.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/bso-self-care-series-session-1-self-care-for-professionals-toolkit/
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Learn,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/bso-self-care-series-session-1-self-care-for-professionals-toolkit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241108T142044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195910Z
UID:10001227-1733558400-1733583600@alz.to
SUMMARY:U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) – Special Funding
DESCRIPTION:U-First!® for Health Care Professionals supports health care and other service providers who work with people living with dementia or other cognitive impairments. U-First!® builds on existing curriculum and encourages learners to make lifelong learning a goal. The vision is to provide every member of the care team with consistent education on key skills and best care practices. It sets the stage for common knowledge\, language for communicating with all members of the care team (including informal care partners)\, and a comprehensive approach to care. \nThis program is for personal support workers and other front-line health care workers (including dietary\, rehabilitation and social service staff\, activationists\, nurses\, and health care students). \nWe highly recommend that you take Dementia Foundations prior to registering to this course. \n\n  \nDate and Time: \nSaturday\, December 7th from 8:00am to 3:00pm \n  \nCost: Free\nThanks to funding provided through our Unforgettable Gala Fund A Need\, we are able to provide this training at no cost to you. \nPlease enter your complete address (including apartment number if applicable) when you register. Course materials will be mailed to you ahead of time. A ten dollar fee will be applied if materials have to be reshipped due to an incomplete address \n  \nProgram is presented using Zoom.\nRegistration is required.\nRegistration deadline is Thursday\, November 28th\, 2024 \n 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-health-care-professionals-special-funding/
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Health Care Professionals,U-First
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-health-care-professionals-special-funding/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241020T010305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T192008Z
UID:10001023-1733475600-1733504400@alz.to
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\nDate and Time: \nFriday\, December 6th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $80 \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, accross the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is Tuesday\, December 3rd\, 2024
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241019T004914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195916Z
UID:10000879-1732795200-1732798800@alz.to
SUMMARY:EASE Session 4: Personal Challenges
DESCRIPTION:The E.A.S.E program is a 4 session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia. \nThe program will engage PSWs in dementia education\, giving practical tools to improve the level of care and support provided to persons living with dementia and the PSW – a real-life approach. PSW’s will leave each session with tools/ideas to use right away on the job. \nNOTE: Each session is a stand-alone but can be taken in tandem. Registration is required for each session. Learners who complete all four sessions within a 1 year period (April-March) will be eligible for a certificate acknowledging their participation. \nDates: \nThursdays\, November 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, and 28th. \nTime:\n12pm – 1pm \nSession 4 – Personal Challenges\nPersons we work with may exhibit behaviours that trigger a response in our own selves. In this session we explore coping strategies \nThe presentation will be online via Zoom\, and you will receive the Zoom link after you register.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/ease-session-4-personal-challenges/
CATEGORIES:EASE,Health Care Professionals
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/ease-session-4-personal-challenges/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241019T233411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195918Z
UID:10001004-1732532400-1732536000@alz.to
SUMMARY:Lewy Body Dementia
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will guide health care professionals through a review of Lewy Body Dementia. Learn about the signs and symptoms that are unique to Lewy Body Dementia\, and the way in which the disease alters the brain. Supportive care strategies and treatments options that can be used to support someone living with Lewy Body Dementia will be discussed. \nWorkshop for health care professionals. \n  \nTo REGISTER: Go to our online learning site at www.alzeducate.ca \nStep 1: Create an Account/Login \nStep 2: Select Education and then select the intended audience of the presentation. \nStep 3: Enrol in the webinar
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/lewy-body-dementia/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241019T004532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195919Z
UID:10000878-1732190400-1732194000@alz.to
SUMMARY:EASE Session 3: Tips in Supporting People with Dementia
DESCRIPTION:The E.A.S.E program is a 4 session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia. \nThe program will engage PSWs in dementia education\, giving practical tools to improve the level of care and support provided to persons living with dementia and the PSW – a real-life approach. PSW’s will leave each session with tools/ideas to use right away on the job. \nNOTE: Each session is a stand-alone but can be taken in tandem. Registration is required for each session. Learners who complete all four sessions within a 1 year period (April-March) will be eligible for a certificate acknowledging their participation. \nDates:\nThursdays\, November 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, and 28th. \nTime:\n12pm – 1pm \nSession 3 – Tips in Supporting People with Dementia\nIt 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. \nThe presentation will be online via Zoom\, and you will receive the Zoom link after you register.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/ease-session-2-supporting-responsive-behaviours-2/
CATEGORIES:EASE,Health Care Professionals
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/ease-session-2-supporting-responsive-behaviours-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241019T221214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195929Z
UID:10000984-1732006800-1732017600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Palliative Care in Dementia Program
DESCRIPTION:PRE-REQUISITE: You must be a FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER and have attended either: \n\nDementia Foundations\nDementia 101 self paced module on AlzEducate\nDementia Overview – live session delivered via Zoom or AlzEducate (check our events calendar for dates)\nExperience working with people with dementia\n\nDescription\nThis 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. Participants will explore their own beliefs around dying and how it impacts care as well as examine what a palliative care approach means through a dementia lens. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nReflect on different values & beliefs on dying and how it impacts care\nDefine palliative care\nDescribe dementia as a terminal condition and its symptoms in late/end of life stages\nReview Dementia-Specific Palliative Care Goals/Values that provide comfort and support quality of life in advanced and end-of-life dementia\nRelate concepts of culture\, spirituality and communication and their significance in delivering person-centered care\nAddressing unattended grief as a healthcare provider and its impact on delivering person-centered care\n\nDate and Time: \nTuesday\, November 19th from 9:00am to 12:00pm \nProgram is presented In-Person at our AST Head Office.\nLocation: 20 Eglinton Avenue 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). \nRegistration is required.\nRegistration deadline is Thursday\, November 14th\, 2024
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/palliative-care-in-dementia-program/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Palliative Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241019T220752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195929Z
UID:10000983-1732006800-1732017600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Dementia Foundations (Online)
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! Basics or Palliative care to enhance the learning experience. \nClick the link below to register:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpceuqqTgjEtLDHs1CMPw-IOSf1usvU_mJ \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-foundations-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Dementia Foundations,Health Care Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241019T004332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195933Z
UID:10000877-1731585600-1731589200@alz.to
SUMMARY:EASE Session 2: Supporting Responsive Behaviours
DESCRIPTION:The E.A.S.E program is a 4 session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia. \nThe program will engage PSWs in dementia education\, giving practical tools to improve the level of care and support provided to persons living with dementia and the PSW – a real-life approach. PSW’s will leave each session with tools/ideas to use right away on the job. \nNOTE: Each session is a stand-alone but can be taken in tandem. Registration is required for each session. Learners who complete all four sessions within a 1 year period (April-March) will be eligible for a certificate acknowledging their participation. \nDates: \nThursdays\, November 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, and 28th. \nTime:\n12pm – 1pm \nSession 2 – Supporting Responsive Behaviours\nOur life’s story can become our behaviors: how can a PLWDs past dictate how they present in the here and now? \nThe presentation will be online via Zoom\, and you will receive the Zoom link after you register.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/ease-session-2-supporting-responsive-behaviours/
CATEGORIES:EASE,Health Care Professionals
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/ease-session-2-supporting-responsive-behaviours/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241019T022447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195936Z
UID:10000893-1731409200-1731412800@alz.to
SUMMARY:Dementia Friendly Environments
DESCRIPTION:Learn how the symptoms of dementia can impact the way in which people engage and interact with their surrounding environment. This webinar will help to enhance your knowledge of what makes an environment dementia friendly\, and review strategies that can be implemented to support a person living with dementia in the place where they live. \nTo REGISTER: Go to our ONLINE LEARNING site at www.alzeducate.ca \nStep 1: Create an Account/Login \nStep 2: Select Education and then select the intended audience of the presentation. \nStep 3: Enrol in the webinar
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-friendly-environments/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241019T020704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195936Z
UID:10000891-1731142800-1731153600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Dementia Foundations (Online)
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! Basics or Palliative care to enhance the learning experience. \nClick the link below to register: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc–urj4vGtUgY8ykRPhUVTnNYbOn-fYc \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-foundations-online/
CATEGORIES:Dementia Foundations,Health Care Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163640
CREATED:20241019T004112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195632Z
UID:10000876-1730980800-1730984400@alz.to
SUMMARY:EASE Session 1: Supporting the Symptoms of Dementia
DESCRIPTION:The E.A.S.E program is a 4 session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia. \nThe program will engage PSWs in dementia education\, giving practical tools to improve the level of care and support provided to persons living with dementia and the PSW – a real-life approach. PSW’s will leave each session with tools/ideas to use right away on the job. \nNOTE: Each session is a stand-alone but can be taken in tandem. Registration is required for each session. Learners who complete all four sessions within a 1 year period (April-March) will be eligible for a certificate acknowledging their participation. \nDates:\nThursdays\, November 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, and 28th. \nTime:\n12pm – 1pm \nSession 1 – Supporting Symptoms of Dementia\nIn this session we explore the symptoms of dementia\, what they may look like and the impact they can have when giving support to person’s living with dementia. \nThe presentation will be online via Zoom\, and you will receive the Zoom link after you register.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/ease-session-1-supporting-the-symptoms-of-dementia/
CATEGORIES:EASE,Health Care Professionals
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/ease-session-1-supporting-the-symptoms-of-dementia/
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