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SUMMARY:Dementia Overview
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Morningside Branch for our Dementia Overview education session. \n  \nThis presentation will discuss the difference between changes that come with normal aging and when something is not normal\, reversible causes for these changes\, and a general understanding of dementia. It also will cover the different types of dementia\, progression\, and knowledge of dementia symptoms and their impact on the person living with dementia. \n  \nRegistration is recommended.\nTo register\, call the branch at 416-396-8881 or register in-person at the Toronto Public Library – Morningside Branch \nTo learn more\, click here
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Morningside Branch\, 4279 Lawrence Avenue East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M1E 2S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops in the City
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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:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20250201T140029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T171104Z
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SUMMARY:U-First!® (for Health Care Professionals)
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: \nTuesday\, April 22nd from 9:00am to 4:00pm \n  \nCost: $85\n(this cost includes the five dollar material shipping fee) \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\, April 10th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-health-care-professionals-special-funding-6/
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-special-funding-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20250131T172440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T172440Z
UID:10001871-1744462800-1744466400@alz.to
SUMMARY:Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library for an education session about Brain Health. \n  \nThis interactive presentation discusses the risk factors of dementia and how healthy lifestyle changes can help improve and maintain the health of the brain. \nLearning Objectives\n– Understand some of the research findings on reducing the risk of developing -dementia.\n– Recognize how lifestyle plays a role in a person’s risk of developing dementia.\n– Commit to take action to reduce the risk of developing dementia. \n  \nRegistration is encouraged.\nRegister via Eventbrite (registration is through the North York Central Library) \nTo learn more\, click here
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/brain-health-2/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library\, 5120 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M2N 5N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops in the City
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PSW-EducationNight-5422-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20250201T140021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T151036Z
UID:10001869-1744279200-1744290000@alz.to
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:\nThursday\, April 10th\, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm \n  \nClick the link below to register:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1ChrliMQRy6Pq97btuUhlQ \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/knowledge-2-action-k2a-supporting-responsive-behaviours-in-dementia-care-2/
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,K2A
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GPA_800X600.jpg
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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20250218T190731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T142216Z
UID:10001980-1744120800-1744124400@alz.to
SUMMARY:Dementia and Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your knowledge of Developmental Disabilities (DD) and Dementia. Risk for dementia appears to be 5 times higher for people with DD compared to the general population. \nThis course will explore the unique challenges faced by the person and their families and opportunities to support someone who is living with developmental disabilities and dementia. Recognize different ways in which communication occurs and explain how communication changes in a person with dementia.  Learn about strategies that can support communication the person and recognize the benefits of validating a person’s feelings when trying to communicate. \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom.  \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is April 3rd\, 2025.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-and-developmental-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-and-developmental-disabilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20250201T140033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T141151Z
UID:10001867-1744102800-1744113600@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. \n  \nClick the link below to register:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WuwNHMLPSSey_R5slaC2kw \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-foundations/
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Dementia Foundations,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DCTP_2_sm.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-foundations/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20250201T140004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T141241Z
UID:10001866-1743843600-1743854400@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. \n  \nClick the link below to register:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DYZ6EbD1SBS65DOcTbop4g \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-foundations-online-8/
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Dementia Foundations,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DCTP_2_sm.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-foundations-online-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20250305T175802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T193541Z
UID:10002228-1743516000-1743519600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Dementia Overview
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Maria A. Shchuka Branch for our Dementia Overview education session. \n  \nThis presentation will discuss the difference between changes that come with normal aging and when something is not normal\, reversible causes for these changes\, and a general understanding of dementia. It also will cover the different types of dementia\, progression\, and knowledge of dementia symptoms and their impact on the person living with dementia. \n  \nRegistration is recommended.\nTo register\, please call the Maria A. Shchuka library at 416-394-1000\, inquire in-branch to register\, or register through Eventbrite here \nTo learn more\, click here
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-2/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Maria A. Shchuka Branch\, 1745 Eglinton Avenue West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6E 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops in the City
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PSW-EducationNight-5422-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20250101T140054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T175843Z
UID:10001748-1743094800-1743105600@alz.to
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/u-first.jpg
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20250101T140047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T162755Z
UID:10001719-1742893200-1742922000@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: \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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20250101T140054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T175843Z
UID:10001747-1742490000-1742500800@alz.to
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/u-first.jpg
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20250129T195459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T162737Z
UID:10001855-1742461200-1742490000@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\, 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
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20250129T194238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T163918Z
UID:10001854-1741251600-1741280400@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\, 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
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20250101T140041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T135058Z
UID:10001749-1740819600-1740848400@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\, 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
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20250116T184221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T164509Z
UID:10001833-1738936800-1738942200@alz.to
SUMMARY:Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Agincourt Branch for an education session about Brain Health. \n  \nThis interactive presentation discusses the risk factors of dementia and how healthy lifestyle changes can help improve and maintain the health of the brain. \nLearning Objectives\n– Understand some of the research findings on reducing the risk of developing dementia.\n– Recognize how lifestyle plays a role in a person’s risk of developing dementia.\n– Commit to take action to reduce the risk of developing dementia. \n  \nRegistration is required.\nTo register\, call the branch at 416-396-8943 or register in-person at the Toronto Public Library – Agincourt Branch. \nTo learn more\, click here
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/brain-health/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Agincourt Branch\, 155 Bonis Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M1T 3W6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops in the City
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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:20250201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
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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\, 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:20250123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T020008
CREATED:20241210T181643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T192556Z
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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\, 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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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