THE FIRST LINK LEARNING SERIES
The First Link Learning Series offers a comprehensive overview of dementia, coping strategies, resources and support systems. Throughout the series participants are offered the opportunity to share and connect with others embarking on the dementia journey. Contact us to be notified about upcoming sessions, or to register for a session below by E-mailing tania.kerik@alzheimerhpe.ca or call us at 613-962-0892!
First Steps for Care Partners
This course of the First Link Learning Series provides an introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and is intended for the care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. Topics covered include: types of dementia, changes in the brain, coping strategies, planning for the future, managing risks and community resources.
Next sessions: Oct 3, 17, 24, 31 (10 AM - 12 PM)
Care Essentials
This course for family caregivers and care partners offers problem solving strategies related to communication, responsive behaviours, caregiver burnout and expected changes in mid-stage progression of the illness.
Next sessions: Sept 8, 15, 22, 29 (1 PM - 3 PM)
Options for Care
This course for family caregivers and care partners assists the participants to evaluate their current caregiving needs and explore other available care options, including in-home care, adult day programs and long-term care.
Contact us for next session dates.
Next sessions: August 11, 28, 25 (1 PM - 3 PM)
Care in the Later Stages
This course helps family caregivers and care partners understand what to expect in the later stages of dementia. This module will also explore how participants can provide comfort to the person as well as review the experiences of grief and loss.
Next sessions: Nov 10, 17, 24 (1 PM - 3 PM)
To register for any of these upcoming sessions please contact Tania Kerik by calling 613-962-0892 or by emailing tania.kerik@alzheimehpe.ca
or contact your Education &Support Coordinator!
