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Events for Personal Support Workers

5 Mar

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom

2023-11-28T20:18:47-05:00

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. Registration is required. 

 

Self-Care

Tuesday, December 12th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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, January 9th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

This session will follow a U-FIRST approach to enhancing your self awareness of your current well-being. It will also support your reflection for opportunities for creating better balance in your life. 

 

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Tuesday, February 13th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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, March 5th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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.

 

CLICK HERE to register.

 

 

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom2023-11-28T20:18:47-05:00
13 Feb

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom

2023-11-28T20:18:38-05:00

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. Registration is required. 

 

Self-Care

Tuesday, December 12th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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, January 9th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

This session will follow a U-FIRST approach to enhancing your self awareness of your current well-being. It will also support your reflection for opportunities for creating better balance in your life. 

 

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Tuesday, February 13th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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, March 5th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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.

 

CLICK HERE to register.

 

 

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom2023-11-28T20:18:38-05:00
27 Jan

Dementia Foundations (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom

2023-11-28T20:18:28-05:00

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! Basics or Palliative care to enhance the learning experience. 



Workshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 24th, 2024.

 
Dementia Foundations (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom2023-11-28T20:18:28-05:00
20 Jan

Palliative Care in Dementia Program (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom

2023-11-28T20:18:25-05:00

PRE-REQUISITE: You must be a FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER and have attended either:
1. Dementia Foundations
2. Dementia 101 self paced module on AlzEducate
3. Dementia Overview – live session delivered via Zoom or AlzEducate (check our events calendar for dates)
4. Experience working with people with dementia

Description
This training program is aimed at enhancing the knowledge of frontline staff in caring for people with dementia using a palliative care approach. This program focuses on promoting quality of life and comfort for individuals living with dementias and their families, with particular emphasis on late stage and end of life. Participants will explore their own beliefs around dying and how it impacts care as well as examine what a palliative care approach means through a dementia lens.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define palliative care including its values and principles
  • Describe dementia as a terminal illness and its symptoms in late/end of life stages
  • Relate concepts of culture, spirituality and communication and their significance in delivering person-centered care
  • List some of the non-pharmacological strategies/therapies that provide comfort and support quality of life in advanced and end of life dementia
  • Define advanced care planning in the context of dementia

Date and Time: Tuesday, September 26 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
 
Program will be presented online using Zoom. Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 
Palliative Care in Dementia Program (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom2023-11-28T20:18:25-05:00
18 Jan

Dementia Foundations (for Health Care Professionals) – 20 Eglinton Ave. W

2023-11-28T20:18:21-05:00

 


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! Basics or Palliative care to enhance the learning experience.



Workshop will be presented In-person. 
Address: 20 Eglinton Ave. W. 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 Tuesday, January 16th, 2024.

 
Dementia Foundations (for Health Care Professionals) – 20 Eglinton Ave. W2023-11-28T20:18:21-05:00
16 Jan

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals)- 20 Eglinton Ave W

2023-11-28T20:18:18-05:00

 

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: January 16th from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: $80
 
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, accross the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery)
 
Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Friday, January 12th, 2024
 
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals)- 20 Eglinton Ave W2023-11-28T20:18:18-05:00
9 Jan

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom

2023-11-28T20:18:14-05:00

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. Registration is required. 

 

Self-Care

Tuesday, December 12th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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, January 9th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

This session will follow a U-FIRST approach to enhancing your self awareness of your current well-being. It will also support your reflection for opportunities for creating better balance in your life. 

 

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Tuesday, February 13th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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, March 5th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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.

 

CLICK HERE to register.

 

 

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom2023-11-28T20:18:14-05:00
18 Dec

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals)- 20 Eglinton Ave W

2023-11-28T20:17:58-05:00

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: Decemeber 18 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

COST: $80
 
Location: This is an in-person workshop at our AST head office.
Address: 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th Floor, Toronto

(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton, accross the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery)

 
Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Thursday, December 14th, 2023
 
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals)- 20 Eglinton Ave W2023-11-28T20:17:58-05:00
15 Dec

Putting You First (for Healthcare Providers) – Zoom

2023-11-28T20:17:57-05:00
 
This workshop will follow a U-FIRST approach to enhancing your self awareness of your current well-being. It will also support your reflection for opportunities for creating better balance in your life. 
 
Workshop is for Healthcare Providers.
 
 
Online presentation using Zoom
Registration is required to receive the link.
 
Putting You First (for Healthcare Providers) – Zoom2023-11-28T20:17:57-05:00
12 Dec

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom

2023-11-28T20:17:54-05:00

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. Registration is required. 

 

Self-Care

Tuesday, December 12th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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, January 9th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

This session will follow a U-FIRST approach to enhancing your self awareness of your current well-being. It will also support your reflection for opportunities for creating better balance in your life. 

 

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Tuesday, February 13th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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, March 5th, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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.

 

CLICK HERE to register.

 

 

Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers – Zoom2023-11-28T20:17:54-05:00

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