U-First! for Care Partners is an innovative education program for individuals who are supporting someone with behaviour changes due to dementia or cognitive impairment. This 8 hour education program is run in 3 weekly sessions.

It is recommended that participants have completed week one of the Next Steps & Care Essentials series, or attended a "What is Dementia?" presentation prior to attending this program. 

• Enhance your well-being and that of the person you are supporting who is experiencing behaviour changes
• Improve collaboration among all team members through a common knowledge, language and approach to care
• Reduce responsive behaviours by using the U-First! framework

May 7, 14 , 21, 2021
1:00pm - 3:30 pm 
To register, click here.

Join us the 1st Wednesday of each month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm using the Zoom platform!  This online facilitated group is intended to connect people who are caring for a person living with Young Onset Dementia (dementia diagnosed prior to age 65). The intent of the program is to offer a place where care partners of people living with Young Onset Dementia can access support and engage socially.

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
(First Wednesday of each month)
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Now online. 
Connection details will be emailed after registration.
To register, click here.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, which is a term to describe the loss of cognitive functioning. 

• Gain a greater understanding of the process of diagnosis 
• Increase your knowledge of the stages and progression of Alzheimer's disease
• Learn about community services and supports

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
10:00 - 11:30am
NOW ONLINE
Connection details will be e-mailed after registration. 
To register, click here.

Have your event/launch/Information Session posted online and on our community channel!

JUNE 8th, 2021 - Germania Club Pembroke - 15 Bennett St.

JUNE 24th, 2021 - Grace Lutheran Church - 14 Bonnechere St. W

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Advance Care Planning is a process of reflection and communication. It is a time for you to reflect on your values and wishes, and to let people know what kind of health and personal care you would want in the future if you were unable to speak for yourself. Share your wishes!

Friday, April 30, 2021
10am - Noon
Join online using Zoom
To register, click here.

Join us for an interactive session that explores living well with or without memory changes. This program is open to persons concerned with normal aging, persons living with a diagnosis of dementia, care partners or anyone who wants to learn about keeping their brain healthy and planning for the future.

Learn about:

• Healthy Brain Strategies
• Normal Aging
• Dementia
• Future Planning

Upcoming Class:
April 26, 2021 @ 1:00pm 
(online Zoom platform)

Registration is required. 
To register:
CLICK HERE!
Connection details will be e-mailed after registration.  

Join us to test out your connection to the Zoom network and increase your comfort using the platform to connect with Alzheimer Niagara programs.

Explore the features inside of Zoom including:

• Using the chat box
• Renaming your display name
• Turning your video on and off
• Mute and un-mute 
• Display options

Join us online
Thursday, April 22
10:00am
To register, click here.

Next Steps and Care Essentials offers an opportunity for families and friends of individuals with a diagnosis of dementia to learn more about dementia, develop caregiving strategies, and become familiar with community resources and supports. 

Part #1: Overview of Dementia, Diagnosis & Healthy Brain Strategies
Part #2: Communication & Environmental Strategies
Part #3: Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviours
Part #4: Difficult Discussions, Role Changes & Self Care

April 20, 22, 27 & 29, 2021 
1:30pm - 3:30pm
NOW ONLINE ON ZOOM
Connection details will be e-mailed after registration.
To register, please click here.