If you have trouble accessing the referral forms please click HERE and for the best experience we suggest using one of the following options:
The Champlain Dementia Network is pleased to offer a free, five session (one session/week) learning and support series to family caregivers of people living with dementia. This series is conducted online with a facilitator from the Teepa Snow Positive Approaches to Care program.
For more information on the series, you can visit the website here. Participants only need access to a laptop that has video conferencing capabilities.
Family members can choose to register from any of one the three options below. Please enter promo code "CHECK" to register for free.
Once registered, caregivers are asked to e-mail Natasha Poushinski at natashapoushinsky@gmail.com, who will administer a quick survey.
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