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

To register for this webinar, visit:
www.alzeducate.ca

You must login/create an account in order to participate.

To find the session:

1. Hover over “Education”  and select the intended audience.
2. Select webinars, then “Upcoming live webinars”.
3. Select your chosen topic, then click “Enrol me” to register.

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.

This 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.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom.

Registration is required. Registration deadline is April 3rd, 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: 
Friday, March 7th 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 Monday, March 3rd, 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: 
Thursday, February 20th 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 Monday, February 17th, 2025

Session 3 of 3 in the Working in Long Term Care Series

To register for this webinar, visit:
www.alzeducate.ca

You must login/create an account in order to participate.

To find the session:

1. Hover over “Education”  and select the intended audience.
2. Select webinars, then “Upcoming live webinars”.
3. Select your chosen topic, then click “Enrol me” to register.

Session 2 of 3 in the Working in Long Term Care Series

Learn the importance of oral health in overall wellbeing & health, best practice guidelines and practical strategies for providing oral care in each stage of dementia.

To register for this webinar, visit:
www.alzeducate.ca

You must login/create an account in order to participate.

To find the session:

1. Hover over “Education”  and select the intended audience.
2. Select webinars, then “Upcoming live webinars”.
3. Select your chosen topic, then click “Enrol me” to register.

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/WuwNHMLPSSey_R5slaC2kw

Workshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.