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• First Link Learning Series
• Education Workshops
• Partnership in Transitional Care
• Partenaires dans la prestation de soins transitoires
Alzheimer Society Annual General Meeting and 2008 Dementia Symposium in Eastern Ontario
Tough Issues: Ethical Issues in Dementia Care
An education day for:
• physicians
• health care professionals
• family membersKeynote Speaker:
Dr. Stephen Post
“Human Worth and the Most Deeply Forgetful”Stephen Post, Ph.D, is a professor of bioethics at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine and his work has appeared in top journals such as JAMA, Science, and The Lancet.
Concurrent sessions and panel presentations:
• Competency and Capacity
• Driving
• Cognitive Enhancers
• Quality of Life and Decision Making
Date:
Tuesday, June 3, 2008Three Registration Options & Times:
Option #1
AGM and Keynote Speaker
8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Registration: $40.00
(fee includes continental breakfast)Option #2
Full Day Conference
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration: $100.00
Seniors: $65.00
(fee includes all program materials, refreshments & lunch)Option #3
Dementia Symposium
10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(same fee as Full Day Conference)Location:
Hampton Inn Conference Centre
200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, ONPresented by:
• Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County
• Champlain Dementia NetworkBrochure:
AGM & Dementia SymposiumInfo/Registration:
613-523-4004Are you having Memory Problems?
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Next Steps - Contact Kelly at 613-523-4004 about the upcoming session’s schedule
Finding out that you have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia can be an emotional experience. However, learning how the disease will affect you and your family may help you adjust to the changes you are experiencing. Next Steps is a 5-week learning series specially designed to provide you and a family member with the information about dementia that you need. Next Steps will help you plan for future changes so you can continue living your life to its fullest every day.Prochaines étapes/Soins Essentiels
Ce programme de 4 sessions a pour objectif de donner des renseignements sur la maladie d’Alzheimer et des sujets connexes. Prochaines étapes est offert aux aidants naturels ou un membre-famille ainsi que la personne dans la phase initiale de la maladie d’Alzheimer ou d’une autre démence. Les participants doivent avoir reçu un diagnostique du médecin.
Sujets présentés :
- La démence, les médicaments
- Soins essentiels et les comprehensions des comportements changeants
- Conseils d’ordre légal
- Les resources communautairesDate :
À confirmer.Heures :
10 :30 à 12h00 (midi)Inscription :
Monique Thibault au 613-523-4004Endroit :
Centre de resources de l’Est d’Ottawa
2339, chemin Ogilvie
Gloucester, ON
(Centre d’achats Beacon Hill)Next Steps for Families -Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
This is a learning series for family members and friends of individuals with dementia (not for the person with dementia). This 5-week learning series provides an introduction to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Discussion topics will include: the different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain, the latest developments in research, planning for the future and helping your family member to remain independent for as long as possible.Next Steps for Families - A special summer session – Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, and 23rd 2008, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This 4 week summer series provides an introduction to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Discussion topics will include: the different types of dementia, the resulting changes in the brain, the latest developments in research, planning for the future and helping your family member to remain independent for as long as possible.Available Series to help with moderate to late stages of dementia
Overview of the three series available to help with moderate to late stages of dementia.
A First Link learning series for family caregivers (not for the person with dementia). This 4-week learning series follows “Next Steps” and will focus on the middle stage of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Topics include: communication strategies, activities of daily living, how to manage behaviours, safety and security of the home environment, and caring for yourself.
Options for Care - Mondays – May 5 and May 12, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
A First Link learning series for family members and friends of individuals with dementia (not for the person with dementia). This learning series follows “Care Essentials” and will help you identify your options when the care needs of your family members increase. This series is co-facilitated by the Champlain Community Care Access Centre, Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa and the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
Options en matière de soins
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Ce programme de 3 séances porte sur les besoins en soins grandissants et sur les options qui s’offrent à vous en pareille situation. Nous examinerons vos choix : garder votre membre de famille à la maison, dans une maison de retraite ou un établissement de soins de longue durée. Nous discuterons : la façon dont fonctionne le système de soins à long terme, la façon de prendre la décision de placer le membre de votre famille dans une maison de soins infirmiers, la façon de choisir le bon endroit et de la planification de la journée du déménagement. Cette série d’apprentissage est présentée par une équipe de gestionnaires du Centre d’accès aux soins communautaires, des Services communautaires de géronto-psychiaitrie d’Ottawa et de la Société Alzheimer.
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Care in the Later Stages: Mondays, May 26, June 2 and 9, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
A learning series for family caregivers. This 3-week learning series provides an overview of advanced dementia and caregiving issues. We will discuss topics such as: communication and behaviour changes, identifying and alleviating discomfort, difficult decisions and interacting with your family member. Care in Later Stages is facilitated by health care professionals and staff of Champlain Dementia Network organizations.
Les soins en stade avancé
A learning series for family caregivers. This 3-week learning series provides an overview of advanced dementia and caregiving issues.
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Next Steps for Families
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For those whose family member has been newly diagnosed with dementiaTopics:
• What is Dementia?
• Drugs, Treatment & Research
• Legal & Financial Matters
• Coping Strategies & Community ResourcesLocation:
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1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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No cost but pre-registration required as space is limited.Registration:
Pembroke: 613-732-1159
Renfrew: 613-433-5896
Toll free: 1-888-411-2067
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Understanding and Coping with Behaviour Change” – Wed., May 7th, 2008, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. An Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County education workshop with presenter Dr. Clarissa Bush, C. Psych., Clinical Neuropsychologist
For Renfrew County workshops, no cost but pre-registration is required. Limited space. To register, contact: Heidi Martin - Mon & Tues - 613-732-1159/ Wed & Thurs 613-433-5896 or toll free at 1-888-411-2067/ Email: hmartin@alzheimerott.org
Understanding Wandering and Safely Home
This educational session discusses what can be done to minimize and prevent unsafe wandering; and Alzheimer Canada’s Safely HomeTM Program.Pembroke: Civic Complex Annex - Dates TBA
Barry’s Bay: Water Tower Lodge - Dates TBA
Renfrew: Quail Creek Retirement Centre - May 30 at 1:20-3:00 pm
Deep River: North Renfrew Long Term Care Centre - May 14 at 10:00-11:30amAdvance Care Planning
This free educational session explains a simple yet important process that can help individuals ensure that their health care wishes are followed if and/or when they are unable to communicate them directly to their health care providers. Issues like consent, power of attorney, living wills, substitute decision making and wills are discussed.Pembroke: Civic Complex Annex - May 6 at 1:30
Successful Visiting and Activities to do with Your Family Member
This workshop will help caregivers find effective activities for their family member and give practical ideas on how to spend quality time together by identifying and drawing upon the person’s remaining strengths.Pembroke: Miramichi Lodge - May 27 at 1:30pm
Arnprior: The Grove - Dates TBA
Barry’s Bay: Water Tower Lodge - Dates TBA
Deep River: North Renfrew Long Term Care Centre - Jun. 11 at 10:00-11:30amPartnership in Transitional Care - Getting Help When Care Needs Change
This workshop will assist you in planning for your future. Topics presented include: where to turn for help, services available and the differences between Residential/Retirement Homes and Long Term Care Homes.Petawawa Senior Threads - Petawawa Lions Community Hall - June 19th at 12:45pm.
This is a learning series for family members and carers. These sessions are NOT for the person with dementia.
“What is Dementia?” - TBA
Partnership
in Transitional Care - Ottawa
These free monthly workshops for seniors and their family members are offered at various locations and times in the Ottawa area. Contact Joanne Dyson at 613-523-4004 ext.41 for details of upcoming sessions.
Preparing for the Move
- Next session: TBA
- This workshop addresses:
o Common feelings at this time & ways to cope
o Planning for the day of the move
o Helping your family member adjust to their new home
o Helping yourself adjust and your new role
- Next session: Contact Joanne Dyson at 613-523-4004 ext.41 for details
- This workshop facilitated by staff from the Champlain Community Care Access Centre (Champlain CCAC) addresses:
o The steps involved from assessment to admission of the Long Term Care process
o How to select a Long Term Care Home
Partenaires
dans la prestation de soins transitoires - Ottawa
Ateliers pour les personnes âgées et leurs membres de famille
• Demande d’admission dans un Établissement de Soins de Longue Durée (ESLD)
• Préparation au déménagementPartnership in Transitional Care - Getting Help When Care Needs Change
This workshop will assist you in planning for your future. Topics presented include: where to turn for help, services available and the differences between Residential/Retirement Homes and Long Term Care Homes.
Next session:
June 19th at 12:45 p.m.at Petawawa Senior Threads - Petawawa Lions Community Hall.