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 NEW online learning site at www.alzeducate.ca

Step 1: Access your Options

Step 2: Create an Account

Step 3: Enrol in a webinar

This workshop will help family caregivers to develop and participate in meaningful activities with their family member or friend with dementia.

The goal is to provide practical ideas on how to spend quality time together by identifying and drawing upon the person’s remaining strengths. 

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

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

Step 1: Access your Options

Step 2: Create an Account

Step 3: Enrol in a webinar

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

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

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

Step 1: Access your Options

Step 2: Create an Account

Step 3: Enrol in a webinar

Explore types of coping strategies, increase awareness of the importance of self care and learn about supportive services.

For family caregivers related to a person living with dementia

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

 To REGISTER:

Go to our NEW online learning site at www.alzeducate.ca

Step 1: Access your Options

Step 2: Create an Account

Step 3: Enrol in a webinar