Caring for a person with dementia may mean you have to learn how to communicate all over again. Learning new skills can help you face the daily realities of living with and caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia – and it may help you better understand your own feelings.
The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba offers family education for those experiencing dementia in over 39 communities across the province via video technology. Click here for a complete list of locations.
Winter 2016 Telehealth Sessions:
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 – The Progression of Dementia
Learn about the changes that advanced dementia brings.
Presented by: Dr. Cornelia (Kristel) van Ineveld, Associate Professor, Geriatric Medicine; Site Medical Director, Geriatrics St Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 – Dementia: Is it Safe to Drive?
Driving gives people independence and mobility. When a person has dementia how does one decide when to hang up the keys?
Presented by: Staff Nurse, Medical Assessment Unit, Manitoba Public Insurance, Winnipeg
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 – Becoming a Resilient Caregiver
Caring for yourself is a very important step that can easily be forgotten when you are caring for another. Learn more about the importance of self-care.
Presented by: Norma Kirkby, PHEc, Program Director, Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, Winnipeg
Register online HERE.