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What is Dementia education?

A dementia diagnosis not only affects the person living with it, but also their caregivers, friends, family, and the community in which they live. There are nearly 24,000 people over the age of 65 in the Ottawa and Renfrew region who are living with dementia. By 2030, that number will double.

The goal of dementia education is to provide information that helps you expand your knowledge and understanding of dementia and brain health. The more we know about dementia the better able we are to prevent it, and to live well with it.

Here’s our monthly calendar to view all our education, activities and support group schedule.

To register for our for our free events in the calendar, simply click on the event in the schedule and you will be redirected to registration page.

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Legal and financial planning information session to help prepare for today and tomorrow. Learn about how to managing finances, power of attorney, disability credits, taxes and more.
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*** This program is dementia friendly. Dementia friendly means creating an inclusive, supportive space where information is shared clearly and at a slower pace, with extra time for questions, reflection, and meaningful participation. First Connections is a supportive series for individuals living with early-stage dementia and their caregivers. Participants will learn about dementia, coping strategies, and available resources, while connecting with others in a safe and welcoming environment.

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Learn about optimizing cognitive health through lifestyle choices and social support. This education sessions is intended for people who are experiencing Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and their close family members/friends. MCI involves memory loss that is greater than expected for ones age but not enough to compromise ones ability to carry out daily activities.

Dementia Education

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1 in 5 Canadians has experience supporting a person living with dementia. Get practical tips for caring and communcating with a person living with dementia.

Dementia Education

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Legal and financial planning information session to help prepare for today and tomorrow. Learn about how to managing finances, power of attorney, disability credits, taxes and more. The presentation is delivered by a experienced accountant

Dementia Education

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Dementia can be highly isolating for a person living with this illness and for the people caring for them. Get practical tips to help make our community more welcoming and inclusive for people impacted by dementia.

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Learn to spot the signs of dementia and how these differ from normal aging and where to turn if you have concerns.

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Many people impacted by dementia find themselves isolated due to the stigma of the illness, whether they are a person living with a diagnosis or a caregiver. Dementia Inclusive Training is a one-hour in-person, on-site or online training module that sensitizes business and service providers and individuals to the needs of people living with dementia and their caregivers. Learn strategies for approaching and communicating with a person living with dementia, and gain perspective on environmental considerations to optimize your place of business for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

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Learn from local and leading experts about the science of dementia, research, associated behaviours of dementia, caregiving and community resources. This series is informed by the latest evidence-based research and practices.