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Forum for Professionals

Making Moments Meaningful
Friday, February 25, 2005.
9:00 am to 3:30 pm
(continental breakfast at 8:30 am)

Faculty Club of the University of Toronto
41 Willcocks Street, Toronto, Ontario

  

Are you an activation professional or health care provider dedicated to building meaningful relationships with your clients? Then you will not want to miss this… Making Moments Meaningful will help you revitalize your caring relationships. Our dynamic speakers will stir up creative energy and move you in fascinating directions as they share their exciting approaches to connecting with clients with dementia. Come experience the joy of caring.

PROGRAM:

Creative Programming
Patricia Butcher
Dementia Care Specialist
Pat believes in thinking outside the box when it comes to programming activities for people with dementia. In this session, fun, affordable and effective programming ideas will be provided that focus on sensory stimulation and life skills.

Magic Moments
Dale Marcell
Director, Marcell School of Drum
Dale brings years of experience leading drum circles for a variety of groups, including people with dementia. In this session, Dale will share how drumming has the ability to touch the soul, regardless of cognitive impairment. He will discuss the physical, spiritual, social, and emotional benefits of drumming. Come prepared for experiential learning!

REGISTRATION:

FEES:
$126.17 + $8.83 GST= $135.00
(includes continental breakfast, lunch & materials)

Annual
Dine and Dance

 This is a free social event for
people in the early stage of Alzheimer Disease
and their family members.

- The event was a place where my husband could feel like a human being and I was not be worried what other people were thinking
- I haven't danced like that in years
 - The food was excellent, the music just our style, and the location was so elegant. 

 

Alzheimer's Toronto Annual General Meeting &
Andreae Alzheimer Lecture

FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS

Educational Workshops

Programs are delivered on a regular basis on issues pertaining to Alzheimer Disease and other dementias. These include workshops on the different stages of the disease, different types of dementia, and caregiver stress and coping strategies.

Where to Begin: an introduction to Alzheimer Disease

Exploring together what can improve the quality of life for the person with Alzheimer Disease or other dementia, and their caregivers in the early stages.
This workshop is for family caregivers.
Topics include the nature of Alzheimer Disease, communication guidelines, caregiver coping and supports available.


The Middle of the Journey: Understanding and Managing Behaviour

An educational group for family caregivers of individuals in the middle stages of Alzheimer Disease, with a focus on understanding and managing behaviours such as agitation and wandering.
Topics include an overview of the disease, communication, understanding and managing behaviour and supports available.


Winter Series for Family Caregivers A four-week educational series for family caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease or other dementias. This series will be beneficial to individuals new to the caregiving role.

Sessions:

  1. The Nature of Alzheimer Disease
  2. Communication and Understanding Behaviours
  3. Planning for the Future
  4. Caregiver Stress



How to Motivate Your Family Member This workshop will help caregivers find effective activities for their family member. The goal is to give practical ideas on how family members can spend quality time together by identifying and drawing upon the person's remaining strengths.