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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: \nSaturday\, March 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 Tuesday\, February 25th\, 2025\nClick on the following link to register: https://alz.to/gpa-training-march-1/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-6/
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\, March 6th 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 Sunday\, March 2nd\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-7/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T022132
CREATED:20250211T163656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T163656Z
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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: \nFriday\, March 7th 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\, March 3rd\, 2025 \n 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-health-care-professionals-special-funding-7/
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:20250310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250310T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T022132
CREATED:20250210T185438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T185438Z
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SUMMARY:Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 2 - Oral Care
DESCRIPTION:Session 2 of 3 in the Working in Long Term Care Series \nLearn the importance of oral health in overall wellbeing & health\, best practice guidelines and practical strategies for providing oral care in each stage of dementia. \n  \nTo register for this webinar\, visit:\nwww.alzeducate.ca \nYou must login/create an account in order to participate. \nTo find the session: \n\nHover over “Education”  and select the intended audience.\nSelect webinars\, then “Upcoming live webinars”.\nSelect your chosen topic\, then click “Enrol me” to register.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/working-in-long-term-care-series-session-2-oral-care/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
CATEGORIES:Learn,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250311T113000
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SUMMARY:BSO Self-Care Series - Session 4: Grief and Loss
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\n\nSession 4: Grief and Loss\nTuesday\, March 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n\n\n\nThis session will cover the significant bonds that can be formed between a resident and Health Care Professional.\nIt will also highlight the emotional impact that the death of a resident/patient can have on these individuals as a result of their connection.\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\n\nSession 3: Putting You First \nTuesday\, February 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n\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-4-grief-and-loss/
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-4-grief-and-loss/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T022132
CREATED:20250129T195459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T162737Z
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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\, March 20th 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 Mid-Scarborough Hub.\nAddress: 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough \n  \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is Sunday\, March 16th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-8/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T022132
CREATED:20250101T140054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T175843Z
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SUMMARY:U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) [Half Days] – 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\, March 20th and 27th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm\n(Participants must attend both days in full to receive certification) \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 via Zoom \nRegistration is required.\nRegistration deadline is Monday\, March 10th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-health-care-professionals-half-days-special-funding/2025-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Health Care Professionals,U-First
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-health-care-professionals-half-days-special-funding/2025-03-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T022132
CREATED:20250101T140047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T162755Z
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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\, March 25th 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\, March 19th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-5/
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:20250325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T022132
CREATED:20250210T185451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T173835Z
UID:10001767-1742911200-1742914800@alz.to
SUMMARY:Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 3 - Personal Care
DESCRIPTION:Session 3 of 3 in the Working in Long Term Care Series \nEnhance your knowledge in supporting personal care activities for persons living with dementia.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nDefine Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSDs)\nDiscuss the connection between personal care and responsive behaviours.\nRecognize that behaviour has meaning specific to the individual.\nUse communication techniques including validation to reduce responsive behaviour during personal care\n\n\n  \nTo register for this webinar\, visit:\nwww.alzeducate.ca \nYou must login/create an account in order to participate. \nTo find the session: \n\nHover over “Education”  and select the intended audience.\nSelect webinars\, then “Upcoming live webinars”.\nSelect your chosen topic\, then click “Enrol me” to register.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/working-in-long-term-care-series-session-3-personal-care/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
CATEGORIES:Learn,Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/drop_in_adult_child_program_support_group.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T022132
CREATED:20250101T140054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T175843Z
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SUMMARY:U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) [Half Days] – 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\, March 20th and 27th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm\n(Participants must attend both days in full to receive certification) \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 via Zoom \nRegistration is required.\nRegistration deadline is Monday\, March 10th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-health-care-professionals-half-days-special-funding/2025-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Health Care Professionals,U-First
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-health-care-professionals-half-days-special-funding/2025-03-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250331T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T022132
CREATED:20250306T235654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T235654Z
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SUMMARY:Dementia and Epilepsy: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an overview of the relationship between dementia and epilepsy\, as well as the various types of seizures. It will focus on how to notice signs of a seizure and what to do if a seizure occurs. This workshop is a collaboration between the Alzheimer Society of Toronto and NeuroBridge\, a University of Toronto medical student club dedicated to bridging neuroscience education and community engagement. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nunderstand the relationship between dementia and epilepsy\nunderstand the various types of seizures\nlearn how to support a person living with dementia who experiences seizures
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-and-epilepsy-what-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-and-epilepsy-what-you-need-to-know/
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