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Alzheimer Society of Durham Region: Virtual Care Partner Conference - FREE Admission

Hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region 

Navigating the Journey: Supporting Care Partners of Those Living With Dementia

Thursday, January 30th, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m on ZOOM.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/49DGAcJ

This conference is designed to empower caregivers facing the challenges of dementia care. Topics include safety technology, understanding behaviours, strategies to help with communication and caregiver stress, the latest advancements in Alzheimer’s disease research and treatment, and much more.

Whether you're a current caregiver, a family member, or simply interested in learning more, this conference is designed to equip you with the knowledge and resources you need to navigate the dementia journey with confidence and compassion. Thank you to Senior Protection for sponsoring this event. 

Agenda:

9 - 9:15 a.m. Welcome

9:15 - 9:30 a.m. Keynote speaker

9:30 - 9:30 a.m. Legal Issues in Dementia Care with Graham Webb

10:15 a.m. Break (15 min.)

10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Understanding Responsive Behaviours with Dana Warner

11:15. - 12:00 p.m. What’s New in Alzheimer’s Research & Treatment with Dr. Cohen 

12 p.m. Lunch Break (30 min.)

12:30 - 1:15 p.m. Locating Technologies and Safety Devices with Ron Beleno 

1:15 - 2 p.m. An Introduction to DementiAbility with Laura Seguin

2 p.m. Break (15 min.)

2:15 - 3 p.m. Communication & Family Dynamics with Craig Smith 

3 - 3:45 p.m. Caregiver Stress & Building Resilience with Craig Smith

3:45 - 4 p.m. Wrap Up

About Our Speakers:

Graham Webb LL.B., LL.M

Lawyer, Executive Director of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly.

Dana Warner, RPN

Nurse, MINT Memory Clinic, Alzheimer Society of Durham Region.

Dr. Sharon Cohen, MD FRCPC B., LL.M

Behavioural Neurologist, Medical Director of Toronto Memory Program.

Ron Beleno

Caregiver and Advocate in the dementia and aging communities.

Laura Seguin, BA, MSc

Gerontologist, Managing Director & Educator, DementiAbility Enterprises Inc.

Craig Smith

Geriatric Assessor and Mediator, Ontario Health at Home.

Our responsibilities when taking medications are different depending on the type of medication we are taking. This workshop will review how your role and responsibilities are different between prescription medication, over the counter medication and natural health products.  Some of the topics include:

• Managing prescription and non prescription drugs- Questions to ask your health care provider
• Managing Natural Health Products - What to consider before including them in your health plan
• Storing Medications Tips
• Travelling with Medications Tips- locally and abroad
• Cautions for online purchases of prescription, non-prescription and natural health products
• Financial Challenges in buying medications
• Aging and Medication Risks- Why we may consider deprescribing
• Personal Medication Record- why you need one and what information should it include

This free workshop will be delivered ONLINE via ZOOM. Thursday January 30th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. 

Pre-registration is required in order to send you the link to join the class. Call 1-866-971-5545 or go to www.ceselfmanagment.ca to register.

Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre
Thursdays, January 9 - March 27 (excluding Feb 13, Mar 6, 13)
Session 1: 2-2:45pm, or
Session 2: 6-6:45pm

All ages | Registered -- register now!

Join us for guided tours of Waverley Place historic house. Tours depart from the Heritage Centre promptly at 2pm and 6pm. Limited space, so reserve your spot!

Courtice Library
Thursday, January 30 and Thursday, February 6
6:15-7:45pm

Adults, youth | Registered -- register now!

Learn the art and history of Indigenous beading and experience working with looms in this two-week program. Participants can learn how to make their own loom from home and bead a bracelet of their own. Beading kits will be provided for making your own project.

Presented by artists Susan Byrne and Debbie Pearson, in partnership with Bawaajigewin Aboriginal Community Circle.

Courtice Library
Friday, January 31
10:30-11:30am

All ages | Drop in

Enjoy games, crafts, stories, and fun as we celebrate the quirkiest weather forecaster in town!

Newcastle Library
Friday, January 31
10:30-11:30am

Grades JK-6 | Drop in

Imagine you're in the land of palm trees, sunshine, sand and waves through stories, games and activities. Sunscreen not required!

Bowmanville Library
Friday, January 31
11:30am-12:30pm

Grades JK-6 | Drop in

What place—or time—would you like to explore? Join us for adventure, activities, games and STEAM fun!

Bowmanville Library
Friday, January 31
2-3pm

Grades JK-6 | Drop in

Build, explore, create and put your LEGO skills to the test! Choose a challenge card then have fun creating a masterpiece!