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Participate in a fun and interactive webinar to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia

20 Jul

Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication (For Care Partners)- Alzeducate

2023-06-08T21:39:10-04:00

This workshop provides an overview of behaviours in dementia and communicating in a supportive manner. It will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how behaviours and communication can change over the course of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia.

Learning Objectives:

  •  Recognize that behaviour is a form of communication
  •  Describe how dementia impacts communication
  •  Discuss the meaning of behaviours in dementia and ways to offer support

Workshop for care partners.

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

 

Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication (For Care Partners)- Alzeducate2023-06-08T21:39:10-04:00
13 Jul

Dementia 102: Supportive Communication (for the General Public)- Alzeducate

2023-06-08T21:39:07-04:00
 
This webinar will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how communication can change over the couse of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia.

Learning Objectives:

Increase your understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Recognize the impact has on communication
Develop strategies to improve communication
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 102: Supportive Communication (for the General Public)- Alzeducate2023-06-08T21:39:07-04:00
11 Jul

Dementia 101 (for Care Partners) – Alzeducate

2023-06-08T21:39:05-04:00

This workshop will provide care partners with an overview of Alzheimer’s disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and illustrates the progression of the disease. 

For family caregivers related to a person living with dementia.

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 101 (for Care Partners) – Alzeducate2023-06-08T21:39:05-04:00
4 Jul

Celebrating Special Occasions (for Care Partners) – Alzeducate

2023-06-08T21:39:02-04:00

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

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

 

Celebrating Special Occasions (for Care Partners) – Alzeducate2023-06-08T21:39:02-04:00
19 Jun

Advance Care Planning (for Care Partners) – Alzeducate

2023-06-08T21:38:56-04:00
This workshop will review the importance of Advance Care Planning, and the steps involved in the process, in the case where one becomes mentally incapable of making their health care decisions.
 
For family caregivers related to a person living with dementia.

 

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

 

Advance Care Planning (for Care Partners) – Alzeducate2023-06-08T21:38:56-04:00
15 Jun

TDRA Webinars: Advances in Dementia Research – Zoom

2023-06-08T21:38:54-04:00

Webinar: Advances in Dementia Research 

Updates on Risk and Protective Factors for Dementia

 

Summary   Presented by Dr. Jennifer Rabin, this webinar provides an overview of modifiable risk and protective factors that may delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Dr. Rabin will also review two studies that are open for participation in this area: 1) a virtual study that assesses what adults in Canada know about risk factors for dementia, and 2) a study based at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre that investigates risk and protective factors for dementia among people who identify as East Asian, South Asian, or White.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions.

About the Speaker 

Dr. Jennifer Rabin is a clinical neuropsychologist and scientist in the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program at the Sunnybrook Research Institute. She is also the Neuropsychology lead for the Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Dr. Rabin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine (Neurology) at the University of Toronto. Her research characterizes cognitive, behavioural, and psychosocial changes associated with neuromodulation strategies, and combines multi-modal neuroimaging (e.g., MRI, PET scans) with other cognitive measures to better understand modifiable risk factors for dementias.  

This webinar is presented in partnership with the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance.

Webinar will be held using Zoom, registration is required to receive the link to participate.

 

TDRA Webinars: Advances in Dementia Research – Zoom2023-06-08T21:38:54-04:00
9 Jun

Dementia Awareness (for Healthcare Professionals) – Alzeducate

2023-06-08T21:38:50-04:00

This workshop will provide learners an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and illustrates the progression of the disease. 

Webinar is for health care professoinals.

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 Awareness (for Healthcare Professionals) – Alzeducate2023-06-08T21:38:50-04:00
8 Jun

Dementia Friendly Environments (for Health Care Professionals) – Alzeducate

2023-06-08T21:38:49-04:00

 

Learn how the symptoms of dementia can impact the way in which people engage and interact with their surrounding environment. This webinar will help to enhance your knowledge of what makes an environment dementia friendly, and review strategies that can be implemented to support a person living with dementia in the place where they live.

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 Friendly Environments (for Health Care Professionals) – Alzeducate2023-06-08T21:38:49-04:00
5 Jun

Dementia, Delirium, and Depression (for Care Partners) – Alzeducate

2023-06-08T21:38:46-04:00

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

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, Delirium, and Depression (for Care Partners) – Alzeducate2023-06-08T21:38:46-04:00
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