Tag: Health Care Professional
Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers.
GPA 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.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response
- Apply emotional, environmental, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours
- Demonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk
Date and Time:
Thursday, June 19th from 9:00am to 5:00pm
(You must attend the full day to complete the training)
Cost: $87
This is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.
Address: 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th Floor, Toronto
(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. [When registering, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes, we will reach out to you via email]
Registration deadline is Monday, June 16th, 2025
Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers.
GPA 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.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response
- Apply emotional, environmental, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours
- Demonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk
Date and Time:
Saturday, June 14th from 9:00am to 5:00pm
(You must attend the full day to complete the training)
Cost: $87
This is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.
Address: 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th Floor, Toronto
(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. [When registering, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes, we will reach out to you via email]
Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
Session 1 of 3 in the Working in Long Term Care Series
This session will cover strategies to support persons living with dementia and their family or care partner(s).
This webinar looks to address the challenges that come with the adjustment to moving to Long Term Care, to reflect on the importance of validating feelings, and learn strategies that support communication with the family members of people living with dementia.
To register for this webinar, visit:
www.alzeducate.ca
You must login/create an account in order to participate.
To find the session:
- Hover over “Education” and select the intended audience.
- Select webinars, then “Upcoming live webinars”.
- Select your chosen topic, then click “Enrol me” to register.
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.
Learning Objectives:
- understand the relationship between dementia and epilepsy
- understand the various types of seizures
- learn how to support a person living with dementia who experiences seizures
Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers.
GPA 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.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response
- Apply emotional, environmental, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours
- Demonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00am to 5:00pm
(You must attend the full day to complete the training)
Cost: $87
This is an In-Person workshop at our Mid-Scarborough Hub.
Address: 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario M1K 2S3
Registration is required. Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
The E.A.S.E program is a 4-session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia.
The 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.
NOTE: Each session is a stand-alone. Registration is required for each session.
Dates:
Thursdays, May 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.
Time:
10am – 11am
Session 4 – Personal Challenges
Persons we work with may exhibit behaviours that trigger a response in our own selves. In this session we explore coping strategies
The E.A.S.E program is a 4-session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia.
The 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.
NOTE: Each session is a stand-alone. Registration is required for each session.
Dates:
Thursdays, May 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.
Time:
10am – 11am
Session 3 – Tips in Supporting People with Dementia
It 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.
The E.A.S.E program is a 4-session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia.
The 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.
NOTE: Each session is a stand-alone. Registration is required for each session.
Dates:
Thursdays, May 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.
Time:
10am – 11am
Session 2 – Supporting Responsive Behaviours
Our life’s story can become our behaviors: how can a PLWDs past dictate how they present in the here and now?
The E.A.S.E program is a 4-session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia.
The 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.
NOTE: Each session is a stand-alone. Registration is required for each session.
Dates:
Thursdays, May 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.
Time:
10am – 11am
Session 1 – Supporting Symptoms of Dementia
In 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.
Session 3 of 3 in the Working in Long Term Care Series
- Define Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSDs)
- Discuss the connection between personal care and responsive behaviours.
- Recognize that behaviour has meaning specific to the individual.
- Use communication techniques including validation to reduce responsive behaviour during personal care
To register for this webinar, visit:
www.alzeducate.ca
You must login/create an account in order to participate.
To find the session:
- Hover over “Education” and select the intended audience.
- Select webinars, then “Upcoming live webinars”.
- Select your chosen topic, then click “Enrol me” to register.