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Dementia Education
Virtual Event, In-person Event

Supporting Dementia Series

About This Program

Supporting Dementia is a two-part series designed for care partners looking to enhance their knowledge of dementia and the skills needed to support the changing needs of someone who is living with dementia.  Participants will also have the opportunity to share their feelings and experiences in a safe environment.

Part One will provide an overview of dementia, the range of diseases it encompasses, and the symptoms associated. It will explore the different stages of dementia and discuss effective communication techniques.

Part Two will focus on the challenges faced by those living with dementia and how to identify their unmet needs and behaviours that arise. It will introduce the “ABC” method and how to apply it when supporting these behaviours, as well as highlighting other resources in the community.

You have the choice to attend these sessions in-person, or virtually.

Details

Presented By

The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County

Date and Time

Mondays February 26th, and March 4th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost

No charge

Location

The Dementia Society CentreVirtual

Get Directions

The Dementia Society Centre in Ottawa

2327 St. Laurent Blvd Suite 500, Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1G 4J8

What You Can Expect

1

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

2

Learn how to maintain communication as dementia progresses

3

Develop practical skills that help you support someone living with dementia

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