U-First! Advanced is a new education program for health care staff who provide direct care, who have already taken U-First! and want to enhance their skills and ability to apply the U-First! Framework. This 6 hour education program will help you to:

• Deepen your understanding and ability to apply the U-First! framework
• Improve collaboration among all members of the team, including care partners
• Increase the wellbeing of people experiencing behaviour changes
• Reduce stress and increase job satisfaction for you and for others on the team

Note: this is a pilot program being developed by the Alzheimer Society of Ontario and participants will be invited to share their feedback through surveys and interviews.

• 2 x 3 hour sessions
• Nov 11 & Nov 12, 2020 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• To register, click here

This workshop focuses on giving participants the opportunity to explore the care options that support persons living with dementia in the moderate to late stages of their journey.

Wednesday, November 11, 2020
10:00am - Noon
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Next Steps and Care Essentials is a 4 part series offering 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

November 10, 12, 17 & 19, 2020
6:30 - 8:30pm
To register, click here.

Join us every Friday from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm for our Brain Wave Café - a fun social gathering using the Zoom platform!  Individuals living with cognitive change or dementia, care partners, family and friends are all welcome!  Stay connected with friends and meet some new ones as you participate in healthy brain activities together!  Note: you only need to register using the form once - the Zoom link you receive can be used week after week!

Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2020
1:00 - 3:00pm
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Join us to test your connection to Zoom and increase your comfort using the platform to connect with our programs. Explore features inside Zoom including using the chat box, renaming your display name, turning your video on and off, mute and un-mute, and display options.  Once you register you will be sent an email containing the link to the zoom session.  

Thursday, November 5, 2020
10:00 - 11:30am.
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, November 4, 2020
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Escape your every day routine and enjoy a virtual tour of Costa Rica.  Join us as we explore the sunny beaches and amazing rain forests. Seeing the vibrant colours and 
hearing the sound of the ocean waves, will do wonders for your mental health.

Wednesday, November 4, 2020
10am - Noon
To register, click here.

Join us for a Virtual Variety Show! Each week we will present fun and engaging activities such as trivia, word puzzles, games, reminiscent stories and much more.

Every Monday on Zoom
11:00am
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