This workshop is for care partners of individuals living with dementia. The focus of the session will be on exploring significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia and strategies for assisting families, building on strengths and resilience.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify family dynamics and their effects on families
• Explore significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia
• Explore strategies for assisting families, building on strength and resilience
• Develop an understanding of supportive services in the community

This webinar is an opportunity to increase your knowledge of the signs and symptoms that differentiate these two types of dementia from other forms of dementia. It will explore specific characteristics that are intrinsic to Lewy Body Dementia and Frontal Temporal Dementia.

Workshop for everyone.

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Learn risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease and strategies to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

Use your computer, internet connection and phone to participate in a live presentation

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Learn about the 3 D’s – Delirium, Depression and Dementia and how you can support the person you are caring for when they are experiencing any of these conditions. 

Learning Objectives:

• Define delirium, depression and dementia
• Identify risks factors and causes
• Understand the importance of accurate identification of the 3 D’sIdentify strategies to address the 3 D’s

For Care Partners related to person living with dementia

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Explore the concept of ambiguous loss, develop coping stategies and gain understanding of feelings of grief when caring for a person with dementia. 

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the uniqeness and complexity of loss and grief in dementia
• Describe relevant grief concepts
• Explore ideas for learning to live with loss and grief
• Develop an understanding of supportive services in the community

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Explore the unique challenges of celebrating holidays and special occasions. Gain practical planning tips, including strategies to promote meaningful communication with person with dementia.

Learning Objectives:

• Increase awareness of dementia-related changes that may lead to feelings of loss for family and friends during holidays and special occasions
• Plan special occasions that respect the changing abilities of the person with dementia
• Develop strategies for meaningful communication with the person with dementia

For family caregivers.

Use your computer, internet connection and phone to participate in a live presentation

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

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