Supporting Dementia – West Ottawa and Renfrew County (August Session)

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Supporting Dementia – West Ottawa and Renfrew County (August Session)

About This Program

Designed for care partners and caregivers who play a pivotal role in the lives of people living with dementia. It’s an important step in enhancing your knowledge of dementia and the skills needed to support the changing needs of someone who is living with dementia. Participants also have the opportunity to share their feelings in a safe and positive environment.

The workshop will end with a QnA session with our expert.

You can also view a video of this program.

Details

Presented By

The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County

Date and Time

Thursday, August 4 and August 11, 2022
1:00 - 3:00 PM

Cost

Free

Location

West Ottawa and Refrew County

Get Directions

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre

2 Macneil Court Kanata, Ontario Canada K2L 4HL

What You Can Expect

Understand the brain changes occurring as dementia progresses and recognize how it affects a person’s abilities

Learn how to maintain communication as dementia progresses

Develop practical skills that help you support someone living with dementia

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