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:
- 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 TIMES: this is a 10-week program
Mondays, October 16 to December 18 from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon
COST: FREE, registrationi s required.
For information or to register, please call:
Erin Leneeuw at 416-285-3666 x 4177 or eleneeuw@providence.on.ca