The holiday season is packed with messages that no matter what, life is good! However, this ideal is often not the reality, especially for those who are in the sacred role of being a caregiver. This webinar will look at all the direct and hidden messages of how we should be feeling around the holidays […]
Topic: Person-Centered Care Starts with You Guest Speaker: Sarah Calvin, Regional Lead, Eastern Ontario and Francophone Communities, Ontario Caregiver Organization. Cost: Free Who should attend? The Zoom session is open to: - Family Councils Chairs and Members - all family members of loved ones in LTC homes including those homes that do not have a […]
Presenter Chris Curry Registered Psychotherapist Overview Addiction can also affect the family, friends, colleagues and partners of the person who is struggling. While we may not be able to convince our loved ones to change, there are steps we can take to improve our own emotional well-being. Please join Chris for a discussion on the […]
Presenter Stefanie Lomatski MSW, RSW Social Worker, Mood and Anxiety Program, The Royal Overview A lead discussion on the transitional grief model through the reflected lived experiences of care-givers/family members who are supporting someone with mental health needs including concepts such as the impact of toxic positivity. Date and Time Tuesday, December 14, 2021 6 […]
Wed, Dec 22, 4:00 PM Welcome to season two, episode three of Conversations at The Royal, presented by TD. Conversations at The Royal, presented by TD, is a free public education series that offers a thought-provoking insight into mental health issues that are important to our community. The lectures - held almost every month - […]
Do you know how to talk to health care providers about medications? Join us for three free virtual workshops via Zoom to help older adults and their care partners have conversations with health care providers about medications. MONDAY January 10, 17, 24 ▪ 10-11:30 AM EST or ▪ 1-2:30 PM EST THURSDAY January 13, 20, […]
SCHC welcomes Kimberly Panditharatne, Caregiver Education Coordinator at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. This virtual workshop will provide care partners with an overview of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It will focus on being aware of the signs and symptoms and the importance of early diagnosis. December 13th, 2021 1:00 – 2:30 pm Register here:
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain is a free online six week workshop series that helps people with chronic pain to better cope with pain symptoms and activities of daily life. All participants will receive the "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain" resource book and "Moving Easy Program" CD. Caregivers are welcome to […]
Caring for a family member or friend with a chronic condition can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. This online highly effective, evidenced-based, self-care educational program for family caregivers, builds the skills caregivers need to take better care of themselves as they provide care for others. Use of computer camera and audio is required. Workshop […]
There are 3.3 million caregivers in Ontario – ordinary people who provide physical and emotional support to a family member, partner, friend or neighbour, without pay. While many caregivers find this role to be rewarding, the majority find the overall management of caregiving stressful. Learn about the ways caregiving can affect mental health and well-being […]
The 8 A’s of dementia Dementia is a general term referring to a variety of brain disorders. By understanding the reasons for the changes in behaviour of a person living with dementia, caregivers can improve their skills to support and help the person make use of their remaining abilities. The 8 A’s of dementia give […]
The "Tool Kit for Active Living with Diabetes + Calls" Program is a six week telephone series for anyone with Diabetes, in particular people with Type 2 and pre-diabetes. Anyone can register themselves for the program, no referral from a health care professional is needed. All participants will receive the "Living a Healthy Life with […]
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