CARERS Program (8 sessions)

Location: Toronto Memory Program

CARERS

This 8 - week program is for family caregivers of people with early and mid-stage dementia. 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:

  • Enhance practical skills for caregivers
  • Improve caregivers' coping and problem-solving skills
  • Enhance caregivers' confidence in dealing with challenges
  • Improve caregivers' social interaction and social support

Dates and Time - this is a 8-week program

Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 and 25

Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

There may be concurrent programming for your family member with dementia on-site. This will be confirmed at the time of your screening call.

COST: FREEregistration is required. You will be contacted for pre-screening to confirm your attendance. 


Date:
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Address:
Toronto Memory Program
1 Valleybrook Dr., Suite 400
North York, ON M3B 2S7

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