Education

Public Education

If you would like any more information on the following educational programs, or to discuss Alzheimer Public Education, please contact Sarah Cook, ASPA Public Education Coordinator. Several opportunities are available for the public to learn about Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. Each presentation is adapted to your group's interests and age suitability. There are many topics to choose from:

Specific Programs Available Include:

“Heads Up For Healthier Brains!”
Education program to promote brain health and wellness.

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Creating a Dementia-Friendly Community
Training for support staff and service providers (eg. store workers, bank tellers, etc.)

“U-FIRST!”
Training Education program designed for unregulated health care providers who provide care for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.

Advance Care Planning
Education for the general public on establishing a Power of Attorney for Personal Care, advance care directives, and planning for the future.

Personal Support Worker Training: Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Communication Strategies and Dealing with Responsive Behaviours
Education for Personal Support Workers and other front-line care providers. General overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, warning signs, progression of Alzheimer’s Disease, treatment options, myths and realities of the disease, communication strategies and responsive behaviours

Enhancing Care
Education for long-term care staff to promote and evaluate quality dementia care in long-term care homes.

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)
Education for long-term care and retirement home staff in strategies for dealing with responsive and challenging behaviours associated with dementia.

First Link Education Series
For individuals who have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or a related dementia, and their families and caregivers. Watch for details!

Put Your Mind To It
An educational session about understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, its impact in Canada and in our community, current research, the myths surrounding the disease, and how to reduce the risk of developing it.