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Alzheimer Society
CAREGIVER EDUCATION SERIES

An education series designed to assist you as you travel along the journey of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia with your loved one.

Next Steps for Families

SESSION ONE: What is Dementia: Drugs, Treatment & Research; Understanding the Brain

SESSION TWO: Advanced Care Planning, Legal and Financial Matters

SESSION THREE: Caregiver Coping Strategies & Understanding Community Resources

Kitchener – Thursdays Nov 15th, 22nd, 29th, 2007 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Cambridge – Mondays Oct 15th, 22nd, 29th, 2007 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Cambridge – Tuesdays Jan 15th, 29th, Feb 12th, 2008 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Guelph – Tuesdays March 11th,18th, 25th, 2008 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Care Essentials

SESSION ONE: What to Expect: The Progression of Dementia; Communication Strategies

SESSION TWO: Surviving Day to Day: Personal Care & Respite Options

SESSION THREE: Understanding Behaviour, U-First!

Kitchener – Mondays September 10th, 17th, 24th 2007 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Cambridge - Wednesdays November 7th, 14th, 21st 2007 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Cambridge – Thursdays February 28th, March 20th, April 3rd 2008 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Guelph – Tuesdays May 13th, 20th 27th 2008 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Options for Care: Moving your loved One into Long-term Care

Kitchener – Thursday October 4th, 2007 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Cambridge – Wednesday November 28th, 2007 10:00AM – 12:00 PM

Cambridge – Thursday April 24th, 2008 10:00AM – 12:00 PM

Guelph – Tuesday June 3rd, 2008 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Later Stages: Quality of Life at the End of Life for Persons with Dementia

SESSION ONE: What to Expect: The Natural Course of the Disease

SESSION TWO: The Face of Caring: Providing Comfort and Giving Pleasure Looking after Yourself

Kitchener – Mondays November 12th, 19th 2007 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Cambridge – Thursdays January 10th, 24th 2008 10:00AM – 12:00 PM

Cambridge – Wednesdays May 7th, 21st 2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Guelph – Tuesdays June 17th, 24th 2008 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Registration is required. For more details and to register please call:

Kitchener 519-742-1422 to speak with the Family Services Coordinator

Cambridge 519-650-1628 to speak to the Public Education Coordinator

Guelph 519- 836-7672 to speak to the Public Education Coordinator

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