Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training

Location: Providence Healthcare

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)


For more information, please contact Remy at 416-640-6317 or by email: rsookhai@alz.to

 

Date:
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address:
Providence Healthcare - Scotiabank Learning Centre (RM. B156)
3276 St. Clair Avenue East (Warden and St. Clair)
Scarborough, ON M1L 1W1

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