The focus of the session will be on providing an overview of MCI and the differences between normal aging, MCI and dementia.

Learning Objectives:

• Increase knowledge of MCI and the differences between normal aging, MCI and dementia
• Explore how MCI impacts individuals and families
• Learn how to optimize cognitive health
• Develop an understanding of supportive services in the community

This workshop is for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and/or care partners of people living with MCI.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

This workshop is for care partners of persons in the late stage of dementia. It provides an opportunity to discuss issues regarding changes in the late stage, approaching the End-of-Life, making difficult decisions for this stage, grief and the need to take care of yourself.

Please note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends, family, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

This workshop will review the importance of Advance Care Planning, and the steps involved in the process, in the case where one becomes mentally incapable of making their health care decisions.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding Advance Care Planning and why it is important
• Learning about the steps involved in Advance Care Planning
• Understanding what a Substitute Decision Maker is, and how to appoint a Power of Attorney for Personal Health, and a Power of Attorney for Property
• Recognizing what capacity and incapacity mean in Ontario

Please note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends, family, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. 

The focus of the session will be on exploring the concept of denial and anosognosia, how it impacts persons with dementia and their care partners, and strategies for assisting families.

Learning Objectives:

• Exploring the concept of denial and anosognosia, particularly, how they differ
• Identifying how denial impacts persons with dementia and their care partners
• Strategies for supporting someone through denial or anosognosia

Please note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends, family, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

The focus of the session will be on exploring significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia and strategies for assisting families, building on strengths and resilience.

Learning Objectives:

• Identifying family dynamics and their effects on families
• Exploring significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia
• Reviewing strategies for assisting families, building on strength and resilience

Please note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends, family, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

Losing someone who had dementia can be a unique and complex experience for those who cared for them. This presentation will explore these issues, identify various approaches to grief, and suggest ways for care partners to cope with loss.

This workshop will incorporate a support group element.

Please note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends, family, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

This workshop provides an overview of behaviours in dementia and communicating in a supportive manner. It will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how behaviours and communication can change over the course of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia.

Learning Objectives:

• Learning how dementia impacts communication
• Recognizing that behaviour is a form of communication
• Discussing how to identify the meaning of behaviours in dementia and ways to offer support

Please note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends, family, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

This workshop is an introduction to dementia, the different types of dementia, symptoms and progression of dementia, and the varying ways to support a person with dementia.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding dementia as an umbrella term, and the most common types of dementia
• Reviewing dementia warning signs and the 8 A’s of dementia
• Creating an understanding of ways to support a person with dementia through timely diagnosis, medications and quality-of-life activities
• Learn about community services and supports

Please note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends, family, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

This interactive 2-hour workshop will help participants reflect on all aspects of their well-being. Through this guided reflection process, participants will identify opportunities for change and start creating a plan to attaining better balance in their lives.

Please note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends, family, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.