Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers
GPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia.The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia.
Learning Objectives:
Explain the relationship between the disease process and a person's behaviour response
Apply emotional, environmental, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours
Demonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk
COST: $75 (seats are limited)
Date:
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Address: Alzheimer Society of Toronto 20 Eglinton Ave. West, 16th Floor Toronto, ON M4R 1K8