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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.

These workshops will be online using Zoom.
 
Session 4: Grief and Loss
Tuesday, March 11th, from 10:00am to 11:30am
This session will cover the significant bonds that can be formed between a resident and Health Care Professional.
It will also highlight the emotional impact that the death of a resident/patient can have on these individuals as a result of their connection.

 

Other sessions in the series:
Session 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit
Tuesday, December 10th, from 10:00am to 11:30am
Session 2: Navigating Difficult Conversations
Tuesday, January 14th, from 10:00am to 11:30am
Session 3: Putting You First 
Tuesday, February 11th, from 10:00am to 11:30am

 

Please refer to our event calendar to sign up for the sessions of interest.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

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.

These workshops will be online using Zoom.
 
Session 3: Putting You First 
Tuesday, February 11th, from 10:00am to 11:30am
This 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.

 

Other sessions in the series:
Session 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit
Tuesday, December 10th, from 10:00am to 11:30am
Session 2: Navigating Difficult Conversations
Tuesday, January 14th, from 10:00am to 11:30am
Session 4: Grief and Loss
Tuesday, March 11th, from 10:00am to 11:30am

 

Please refer to our event calendar to sign up for the sessions of interest.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

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.

These workshops will be online using Zoom.
 
Session 2: Navigating Difficult Conversations
Tuesday, January 14th, from 10:00am to 11:30am
This presentation will address why some reactive behaviors may happen. We will discuss how hurtful or negative comments can affect us.
We will review helpful strategies in building resilience for ourselves and ways to navigate these difficult conversations; increasing our sense of well-being.

 

Other sessions in the series:
Session 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit
Tuesday, December 10th, from 10:00am to 11:30am
Session 3: Putting You First 
Tuesday, February 11th, from 10:00am to 11:30am
Session 4: Grief and Loss
Tuesday, March 11th, from 10:00am to 11:30am

 

Please refer to our event calendar to sign up for the sessions of interest.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
T.R.U.S.T. (Towards Reviewing and Understanding Sensitive Topics) is designed for healthcare staff who are working with persons living with dementia who may exhibit responsive behaviours that can be understood as hurtful or inappropriate and why they occur.
Helpful strategies in addressing these behaviours and building resilience for ourselves will be discussed.
 
 
Date and Time:
Monday, February 17th from 10:00am – 11:30am
 
 
Workshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

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.

These workshops will be online using Zoom.
 
Session 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit
Tuesday, December 10th, from 10:00am to 11:30am
This 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.
This session will provide practical strategies for self care and encourage participants to create their own self care plan with examples of activities provided throughout.

 

Other sessions in the series:
Session 2: Navigating Difficult Conversations
Tuesday, January 14th, from 10:00am to 11:30am
Session 3: Putting You First 
Tuesday, February 11th, from 10:00am to 11:30am
Session 4: Grief and Loss
Tuesday, March 11th, from 10:00am to 11:30am

 

Please refer to our event calendar to sign up for the sessions of interest.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Dementia Foundations: The first step in your dementia education journey.

This 3-hour course will provide you with a foundation of dementia, enabling you to enhance your knowledge in providing quality care for persons living with dementia.

By the end of this 3 hour course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe Person-Centered Care
  • Describe general aspects of aging, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
  • Interpret how changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease will affect all aspects of an individual’s life
  • Recognize that challenging behaviour is responsive behaviour
  • Recall services and programs offered by the local Alzheimer Society for professionals, people living with dementia and their care partners

Learners are highly encouraged to take this course before registering for U-First! or Palliative care to enhance the learning experience.

 

Workshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Monday, February 3rd, 2025.

Dementia Foundations: The first step in your dementia education journey.

This 3-hour course will provide you with a foundation of dementia, enabling you to enhance your knowledge in providing quality care for persons living with dementia.

By the end of this 3 hour course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe Person-Centered Care
  • Describe general aspects of aging, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
  • Interpret how changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease will affect all aspects of an individual’s life
  • Recognize that challenging behaviour is responsive behaviour
  • Recall services and programs offered by the local Alzheimer Society for professionals, people living with dementia and their care partners

Learners are highly encouraged to take this course before registering for U-First! or Palliative care to enhance the learning experience.

Click the link below to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcuiqpjMqG9y3S8cW17HKYGflB6x5yeas

Workshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.

U-First!® Advanced is a new education program for health care staff  who provide direct care, who have already taken U-First!®  and want to enhance their skills and ability to apply the U-First!® Framework.

This 6 hour education program will help you to:

  • Deepen your understanding and ability to apply the U-First! Framework
  • Improve collaboration among all members of the team, including care partners
  • Increase the wellbeing of people experiencing behaviour changes
  • Reduce stress and increase job satisfaction for you and for others on the team
Who should attend?
U-First!® Advanced is for healthcare professionals who have previously taken part in a U-First!® Basics for Health Care Professionals or U-First!® Online course and want to enhance their skills and ability to apply the U-First!® Framework.
Health care and other service providers with a direct role in supporting people experiencing behaviour changes due to dementia or other cognitive impairment in a variety of settings (e.g. Support Workers, Dietary staff, Recreation staff, Housekeeping, Developmental Service Workers, Adult Day Program staff).

 

Eligibility Criteria:
1) Must be currently in a healthcare role supporting people experiencing behaviour changes due to dementia or other cognitive impairment in a team setting (i.e. LTC, retirement home, Adult Day Program etc.)
2) Must have previously taken part in a U-First!® Basics for Health Care Professionals or U-First!® Online course. It must be at least 6 months or more ago that the course was taken, to allow participants to have had the chance to practice the U-First!® framework.

 

Date and Time: 

Wednesday, January 22nd from 9:00am to 4:00pm

**We will be mailing you a workbook before the training date, provide us with your complete mailing address including apartment number when you register. If you do not have the workbook at the training date, you will not be permitted to the training.

Program is presented using Zoom.
Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

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.

This 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).

We highly recommend that you take Dementia Foundations prior to registering to this course.

 

Date and Time: 
Monday, January 27th from 9:00am to 4:00pm

 

Program is presented In-Person at our AST Head Office.
Location: 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor, Toronto, M4R 1K8
(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)

Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

 

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.

This 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).

We highly recommend that you take Dementia Foundations prior to registering to this course.

 

Date and Time: 
Monday, January 13th from 9:00am to 4:00pm

 

Cost: Free
Thanks to funding provided through our Unforgettable Gala Fund A Need, we are able to provide this training at no cost to you.

 

Program is presented In-Person at our AST Head Office.
Location: 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor, Toronto, M4R 1K8
(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)

Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Thursday, January 9th, 2025