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Public Education
Education is an integral part of what we do at the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay. Offered in Thunder Bay and throughout the region, we deliver specially desiged workshops, presentations and in-services to health care professionals, students, caregivers, persons with dementia, community groups and the general public.
Available year-round, our programs are flexible and geared toward the learning needs of different groups. They can be delivered at your agency, a community setting, at the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay office, or even over the Ontario Telemedicine Network.
For more information about any of the programs listed below, please contact our Public Education Coordinator,
Ryan Sigurdson at 807-345-9556, toll-free at 888-887-5140 or via e-mail at education@alzheimerthunderbay.ca.
Education Sessions
Available by request, our educational sessions are tailored to the needs of participants. Possible topics include:
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Understanding Dementia
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Best Practice Approaches for Dementia Care
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Enhancing Communication
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Heads Up For Healthier Brains
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Aging With Vitality
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Sexuality and Dementia
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Driving and Dementia
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Understanding the Brain
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Working With Challenging Behaviours
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Home Safety
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Wandering and Safely Home
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Grief and Loss
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Dementia and Disability
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Dementia, Depression and Delirium
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Reducing Caregiver Stress
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Enhancing Quality of Life
Contact us if there is a topic that you or your organization is interested in. We are dedicated to providing up-to-date, quality education throughout the Thunder Bay region.
Volunteer Training
Offered regularly, this 1.5 - 2 hour program is useful for volunteers who may work with persons with dementia through their work as friendly visitors or in other settings. Topics include:
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Overview of dementia
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Communication strategies
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Remaining strengths
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Activity ideas
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Visitor do's and don'ts
Other Resources
Special Events
Throughout the year we organize a number of educational and social events:
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Dementia Care Conference: The largest dementia care event in Northwestern Ontario! Featuring expert guest speakers, this event is a must-attend for health care professionals, caregivers and students who plan to work with seniors!
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Public Forum: With an emphasis on research and prevention, this evening can provide great insight into what is new and what is coming in terms of advances in research and innovative treatments and the most current ways to reduce your risk for developing dementia.
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Spiritual Retreat: Rejuvenate your spirit. The Spiritual Retreat is a day for caregivers to focus on their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.
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Caregiver Retreat: A special day just for caregivers, the Caregiver Retreat features discussion groups and a variety of activities to help you relax and refresh.
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Rendezvous: Featuring a fabulous sit-down dinner, live entertainment and a special guest speaker, all are welcome to attend this annual celebration of the Alzheimer Society in which we honour or volunteers.
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Open House: Visit our office, meet our staff and enjoy coffee and snacks. If you would like to learn more about who we are and what we do, this is a great opportunity to drop in and say hello!
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Family Day: A fun day for all members of the family. Featuring food and entertainment, this is chance to relax and enjoy the company of other families.
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