Please note, this EASE series is for those working in the Community.

 

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:
Tuesdays, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th.

Time:
2pm – 3pm

 

Session 4 – T.R.U.S.T. in Dementia Care
TRUST (The Recognition and Understanding of Sensitive Topics) in Dementia Care is a workshop for frontline health care professionals who work directly with persons living with dementia. Participants will be able to understand factors that lead to responsive behaviours, recognize the emotional impact responsive behaviours have on healthcare workers, and identify strategies and tools to build resiliency to cope with hurtful actions and comments.

Please note, this EASE series is for those working in the Community.

 

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:
Tuesdays, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th.

Time:
2pm – 3pm

 

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.

Please note, this EASE series is for those working in the Community.

 

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:
Tuesdays, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th.

Time:
2pm – 3pm

 

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?

Please note, this EASE series is for those working in the Community.

 

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:
Tuesdays, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th.

Time:
2pm – 3pm

 

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.

Please note, this EASE series is for those working in Long Term Care.

 

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, October 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

Time:
10am – 11am

 

Session 4 – T.R.U.S.T. in Dementia Care
TRUST (The Recognition and Understanding of Sensitive Topics) in Dementia Care is a workshop for frontline health care professionals who work directly with persons living with dementia. Participants will be able to understand factors that lead to responsive behaviours, recognize the emotional impact responsive behaviours have on healthcare workers, and identify strategies and tools to build resiliency to cope with hurtful actions and comments.

Please note, this EASE series is for those working in Long Term Care.

 

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, October 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

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.

Please note, this EASE series is for those working in Long Term Care.

 

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, October 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

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?

Please note, this EASE series is for those working in Long Term Care.

 

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, October 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

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.

This registration is for those working in the Community. If you are working in Long Term Care, please follow the link below to register:
https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-health-care-professionals-bso-ltc-6/

 

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: 
Tuesday, March 31st from 9:00am to 4:00pm

 

 

Program is presented using Zoom.

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, March 18th, 2026

 

This registration is for those working in Long Term Care. If you are working in the Community, please follow the link below to register:
https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-health-care-professionals-bso-community-6/

 

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: 
Tuesday, March 31st from 9:00am to 4:00pm

 

 

Program is presented using Zoom.

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, March 18th, 2026