Dementia 101 for Care Partners

This two-part series offers care partners of persons living with dementia an opportunity to explore an overview of the dementia journey in an interactive and supportive atmosphere. Each live session features a workbook and helpful follow-up resources to support all learning types.

Week 1: What is Dementia? & Adapting to Brain Changes (September 11th)

First in our two-part series, this first-half of this session will provide an overview of symptoms, responding to a diagnosis, treatment and being a care partner. The second-half explores changes in the brain, adapting to change and maximizing brain health.

Week 2: Planning Ahead & Building a Circle of Support (September 18th)

Second in our two-part series, the first-half of the session will talk about common risks people living with dementia may face and how to manage these by planning ahead. We will talk about making legal and financial plans. the second-half will help care partners learn how to recognize stress, manage stress and build a circle of support.

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This session will be hosted at the Alzheimer Society Durham Region (1600 Stellar Dr., Suite 202 Whitby, ON)

A reminder email will be sent out closer to the first session of the workshop.

For Support please contact the Community Education Team at [email protected]

Thanks to Amica Taunton and Amica Pickering for their generous support of this education session

Host or Publisher Alzheimer Society of Durham Region