Education and Training

Public education sessions * group learning series * individualized education about memory loss and dementia * provided by Public Education Coordinator and Social Work Team

First Link Learning Series - Offers a comprehensive overview of dementia, coping strategies, resources and support systems, spread over five progressive modules, each one building upon the other * participants are offered the opportunity to share and connect with others who are also on the dementia journey

Psychoeducation - Specialized group programming that provides valuable information, skills, and a space to connect with other care partners or individuals living with dementia.

Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) - Education curriculum that is currently being offered to care organizations throughout Ontario * education for frontline staff in healthcare on how to use person-centered, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully, with confidence and skill to challenging behaviors associated with dementia

Public Education - Sessions are available on a variety of topics and can be tailored to the group's needs * learn more about dementia and how to help make the community more dementia-friendly