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CARERS Program
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A 10- week program for family caregivers of people with early and mid-stage demenita. An Accredited program of the Sinai Health System Reitman Centre CARERS Program, this is a fully integrated, comprehensive dementia care program that introduces the innovative use of standardized patients - actors trained to simulate real-life situations - so that caregivers, guided by expert clinical coaches, will learn how to deal with common challenging situations. Goals of the Program:
Outline of the Program: Weeks 1 and 2 (April 26 and May 3 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm)) - Assess and Define the ProblemWeeks 3 to 6 (May 10, 17 , 24 and 31 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm) - Group EducationWeeks 7 to 10 (June 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm) - Skills Training using simulated situations with professional actors and expert coachingThere will be special programming for your family member with dementia on-site. COST: This program is FREE. For further information, please contact:Erin Hawker-Budlovsky at 416-640-6323 or ehawker-budlovsky@alzheimertoronto.orgSudha Vavilla at 416-640-6325 or svavilla@alzheimertoronto.org Date:
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