First Link™
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder First Link™ is for you. This direct referral program links the person with dementia and their family members/caregivers to coordinated learning, services and support from diagnosis and through the continuum of the disease.
First Link™ Learning Series
This five-part sequential series is designed to assist individuals newly diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers understand their diagnosis and the changes they will experience as a result. The courses are progressive with each course building upon the other to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of dementia, coping strategies, resources and support systems.
Gentle Persuasive Approach
Gentle Persuasive Approach is an educational program that our Public Education Coordinator is certified to offer to staff of Long Term Care Homes. This program provides staff with a person-centred, compassionate, and gentle persuasive approach, that allows them to respond respectfully, and with confidence and skill to responsive behaviours of a more escalated nature associated with dementia.
Resource Centre
The Society Resource Centre includes information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias through books, videos, pamphlets and cassettes. Resources are available for persons with Alzheimer's disease, families, professionals, and children to borrow at no cost. Visit the Resource section of this site for more detail.
Seminars, Workshops and Training
The Society hosts annual workshops featuring a variety of presenters and topics. These workshops facilitate the learning needs of family and health care professionals in both community and long term care settings and the general public.
Case-Based Education
In an effort to support the staff of long-term care homes in Perth County, Case-Based Education is provided on an as needed basis to staff in order to assist with managing residents’ care
In-Service Education
Topics related to caring for clients with Alzheimer's disease can be presented at in-services to Long Term Care Facilities and health care agencies. Training can be tailored to meet the needs of staff and/or volunteers working with persons with Alzheimer's disease.
Enhancing Care
The Enhancing Care program provides Long Term Care Facilities with an opportunity to assess their progress in implementing the Guidelines for care, developed by the Alzheimer Society of Canada. The Society offers ongoing support to implement the Guidelines.
Educational Events
Montessori Based Dementia Programming
Montessori principles are applied to activity programming for individuals living with cognitive impairments. Training opportunities exist for professional staff, as well as family partners in care. Research indicates that activities such as Montessori can improve quality of life, reduce instances of agitation, and enhance visits/interaction between individuals and families/friends. Contact the Society for more information.
Alzheimer Information Series for Professionals (AIS-P)
The AIS-P is a 10- hour course for professional caregivers. The Series offers a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer Disease and other dementia, intervention techniques, communication strategies, stimulation activities, stress and burnout, and other workplace issues. There is a $30.00 registration fee, which covers material costs. Pre-registration is required, and may be done by contacting the Society office at 271-1910, or 1-888-797-1882.
Community Presentations:
The Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce will provide presentations at no cost to the sponsoring agency on the following topics: |
