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Events for Health-care Professionals

29 Oct

Dementia and Developmental Disabilities (for Health Care Professionals) – ALZeducate

2024-10-08T04:42:49-04:00

 

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 workshop 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.

 

To REGISTER: Go to our ONLINE LEARNING site at www.alzeducate.ca

Step 1: Create an Account/Login

Step 2: Select Education and then select the intended audience of the presentation.

Step 3: Enrol in the webinar

 

Dementia and Developmental Disabilities (for Health Care Professionals) – ALZeducate2024-10-08T04:42:49-04:00
10 Oct

U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) (Half-Days) – Zoom – Special Funding

2024-10-08T04:42:40-04:00

U-First!® for Healthcare Providers 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, October 10th and 17th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
(Participants must attend both days in full to receive certification)

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.
 
(Please enter your complete address including apartment number if applicable when you register, we will mail you the course materials ahead of time. A ten dollar fee will be applied if materials have to be reshipped due to an incomplete address)
 
 
Program is presented using Zoom.

Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
 
U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) (Half-Days) – Zoom – Special Funding2024-10-08T04:42:40-04:00
10 Oct

TDRA Webinars: Advances in Dementia Research- Zoom

2024-10-08T04:42:39-04:00
TDRA Webinars: Advances in Dementia Research 
Measuring Visual Abilities and Electrical Signals in the Brain for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease 
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 12-1 PM EST
Summary:

Presented by Dr. Eugenie Roudaia, this webinar will explore how vision and visual perception changes with aging and in the presence of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Roudaia will discuss how we can use vision-based tasks and the brain’s electrical signals to detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier, and predict future cognitive health for individuals experiencing cognitive decline.

Dr. Roudaia will introduce an observational study, for which she is principal investigator, Bright Spark: Measuring Brain Activity to Predict Cognitive Health in MCI & Alzheimer’s Disease

 
For more information on the studies, click link to access the studies: 
 
Email for more information: Brittany.prokop@camh.ca

 
About the presenter:
Eugenie Roudaia, PhD
Dr. Eugenie Roudaia is a Scientific Associate at Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Academy for Research and Education, where she co-leads the VisAge laboratory with Dr. Allison Sekuler. She earned her PhD from McMaster University in Psychology. The aims of her research are to better understand how vision changes in healthy and abnormal aging, finding new ways to monitor brain health with age, and identifying how we can improve mental and perceptual abilities in older adults.
This webinar is presented in partnership with the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance

 

TDRA Webinars: Advances in Dementia Research- Zoom2024-10-08T04:42:39-04:00
8 Oct

Self-Care Series (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom [BSO]

2024-10-08T04:42:37-04:00
 

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.

Self-Care
Tuesday, June 11th, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
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.
Putting You First
Tuesday, July 9th, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
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.
Navigating Difficult Conversations
Tuesday, September 10th, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
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.
Grief and Loss
Tuesday, October 8th, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
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.
Please note, each session is a separate link. Please refer to our event calendar to sign up for the sessions of interest.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Self-Care Series (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom [BSO]2024-10-08T04:42:37-04:00
8 Oct

Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 4 – Personal Care in LTC – ALZeducate

2024-10-08T04:42:37-04:00
 
Enhance your knowledge in supporting personal care activities for persons living wih dementia.
 
Learning Objectives:
  • 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

For Frontline Healthcare Providers working in Long Term Care




To REGISTER: Go to our online learning site at www.alzeducate.ca
Step 1: Create an Account/Login
Step 2: Select Education and then select the intended audience of the presentation.
Step 3: Enrol in the webinar

 

Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 4 – Personal Care in LTC – ALZeducate2024-10-08T04:42:37-04:00
5 Oct

U-First! for Healthcare Providers – Zoom – Special Funding

2024-10-08T04:42:36-04:00

U-First!® for Healthcare Providers 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:  
Saturday, October 5th 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.
 
(Please enter your complete address including apartment number if applicable when you register, we will mail you the course materials ahead of time. A ten dollar fee will be applied if materials have to be reshipped due to an incomplete address)
 
 
Program is presented using Zoom.

Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Thursday, September 26th, 2024
 
U-First! for Healthcare Providers – Zoom – Special Funding2024-10-08T04:42:36-04:00
4 Oct

Overview of Young Onset Dementia (for Healthcare Professionals) – ALZeducate

2024-10-08T04:42:36-04:00

Enhance your knowledge of young onset dementia with an overview, the unique challenges faced by the person and their families and opportunities to support someone who is living with young onset dementia. 

For Healthcare Professionals.


To REGISTER: Go to our online learning site at www.alzeducate.ca

Step 1: Create an Account/Login

Step 2: Select Education and then select the intended audience of the presentation.

Step 3: Enrol in the webinar

 

Overview of Young Onset Dementia (for Healthcare Professionals) – ALZeducate2024-10-08T04:42:36-04:00
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