Education Events Listing
Education opportunities related to dementia and mental health issues are listed every month in the PRC e-bulletin. If you would like to receive this listing, email either Valerie Powell at powellv@cgmh.on.ca or Maureen O'Connell at oconnellm@cgmh.on.ca.
Dementia Network Events and Activities
North Simcoe Muskoka Dementia Network Forum
We host two forums a year in the spring and fall. The spring forum is usually in April and we use videoconferencing from multiple sites to reduce travel costs and time.
The fall forum is in October and is a face to face meeting.
We use these forums to inform those interested in dementia care about services and care planning in this LHIN and beyond. Our current focus is advocacy.
For forum dates and information call the Alzheimer Society at 705 722-1066 or 705 329-0909
Education Committee
The Education Committee is a Standing Committee of the North Simcoe Muskoka Dementia Network. This committee is researching PSW dementia care education. This committee is also promoting and monitoring the use of the Me & U-First e-learning modules.
They are initiating discussion and collaboration between the two area dementia education day planning committees.
For information on the past achievements of this committee, go to the About Us Section of this web site and scroll down to Education Committee.
EVENTS for persons with dementia and their family and caregivers:
Ongoing Caregiver Education Series
For information on Caregiver Education in Orillia call The Orillia & District Alzheimer Society at 705.329.0909
For Caregiver Series in other Simcoe County Communities call the Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County at 705.722.1066
First Link program will connect people when first diagnosed with the Alzheimer Society in their area and with community services.
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Hello friends of MAREP,
We are pleased to announce the launch of "Creating Partnerships in Dementia
Care: A Changing Melody Toolkit".
Over the past 5-years MAREP has systematically evaluated the outcomes and
processes of the A Changing Melody forum, a learning and sharing forum for
persons with early-stage dementia. As a result we have compiled the
information into a practical 177-page resource guide to help plan and
implement forums specifically designed by and for persons with early-stage
dementia and their family partners in care, similar to the A Changing Melody
forum hosted by MAREP and partners.
In addition, we have created a special webpage to support those interested
in hosting their own event. Here you will find resources and a link to an
e-forum where you can share your ideas with others, ask questions and get
answers. This e-forum is hosted by MAREP and the Alzheimer Society of
Canada.
If you are interested in ordering a copy of the toolkit or would like to
access any of the online resources, please visit the MAREP website at
www.marep.uwaterloo.ca/products/ACMToolkit.html. You will also find a
downloadable order form and a secure online order form.
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EDUCATION EVENTS for formal care providers
Ongoing Education
A Look Inside: Enhanced Dementia Care. A certificate program for Front-line Care providers. Level one is two 2.5 hour session looking at dementia from the perspective of the person with dementia. Level two i the completion of the Me & U-First! on line learning with a follow up session. Level three is Look Inside Yourself, two sessions to further enhance your skills and strengths when interacting with a person with dementia. Cost is $20. This program is being offered throughout Simcoe County. Call you Alzheimer Society in Orillia at 329-0909 or Barrie at 722-1066 for more info or to register.
Gentle Persuasive Approaches to Dementia Care, (GPA)
There are now six certified coaches in Simcoe County. If you are interested in the one day GPA training for all staff in your long term care home, contact your PRCs Maureen O'Connell at oconnellm@cgmh.on.ca or Valerie Powell at powellv@cgmh.on.ca or the Public Education Coordinators at the Alzheimer Society offices.
If you are interested in taking the 2 day certified coach training, you must provide a brief letter of support from your employer that outlines your experience in dementia care experience in teaching current job role and ongoing relationship with the recipients
of GPA training (LTC facility, adult day program)
E-mail: pdiloreto@stpetes.ca for info.
Me & U-First!
Your locally created and developed e-program is available free at
www.u-first.ca.
Go through all 8 modules and print your certificate of completion at the end, or browse through the modules you are interested in. Each one takes up to an hour if you download the printed attachments and keep track of the animated characters on their personal P.I.E.C.E.S. charts.
Designed for PSWs, Me & U-First!, based on P.I.E.C.E.S. and U-First!, has also been endorsed by registered staff and families. Log on now and meet Mimi and Joe!
Fireside Chats.
These interactive web-based teleconferences supported by the Alzheimer Knowledge Exchange(AKE) and the Seniors Health Research Transfer Network (SHRTN)are now regular events. Check each month for a current topic that may be of interest to you.
Geriatric Ground Video Rounds:
September to June - Join us for informative, exciting and relevant presentations on the 4th Thursday of the month -at OTN - Ontario Telemedicine Network sites in Simcoe County and beyond (if booked) 11:30am to 12:30pm Please contact the OTN telemedicine site near you to make sure the presentation is being offered and to register
Susan Robertson robertsons@rvh.on.ca - RVH (room 4141) - 728-9090 ext. 42611
Janet McMullen Orillia SMH 325-2201 x 3059
Jean Marie Steward Mental Health Centre Penetang 549-3181 ext. 2674
Virginia Patenaude North Simcoe Hospital Alliance 526-1300 x3397
ROMP at Collingwood GMH - 445-7667
There is no charge for these learn-over-lunch presentations
For a listing of international conferences, go to www.alzheimer.ca
Archived Education Events
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