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Alzheimer Information Series
The Alzheimer Information Series (AIS) is designed for professionals and volunteers working with those affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.
What you will learn:
- How to provide the best possible care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia in care facilities or at home
- How to meet their emotional and physical needs
- How to understand and support individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia
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NEXT AIS SESSION:
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Click here for the day's agenda
Session 1
Overview of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Research updates
Understanding the link between brain and behaviour
Community resources
Considerations for advanced care planning
Session 2
Communication changes and losses
Principles to follow
General communication strategies
How to help the person to communicate
Emotions and feelings
Goal of person-centred care
Caregiver stress, coping strategies for caregivers
Session 3
Caregiver stress, coping strategies for caregivers
Environment and Safety
Session 4
Activities of daily living
Dressing
Eating
Bathing
Incontinence / Toileting
Grooming
Recreational Activities
Session 5
Tough issues - guiding principles and ethics
Disturbing/responsive behaviours
Solutions and coping strategies for:
- aggression
- repetition
- rummaging and hoarding
- wandering
- hallucinations
- sundowning
- sexual advances
Agencies, Health Care Facilities and Long Term Care Facilities
If you have 10 or more staff and/or volunteers who wish to attend, arrangements can be made for in-house workshops. Fees will be determined at time of booking.
Methodology: Presentation, interactive activities, discussion
Length of Program: 8 – 10 hours
Participants who complete all sessions will receive a summary booklet and a Certificate of Attendance.
Registration
For more information and to register, please contact our office
(519) 680-2404.
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