Free 1.5hr workshop that will help give you the information and tools to have more efficient and pleasant visits with healthcare providers. Registration:
How nutrition can affect your mental health? More than you may think! Learn some great new skills in this 1-hour workshop. This session will discuss how the body and mind need to be supported for optimal mental health. Learn practical, health-saving skills we need to know now for mental fitness! For more information, contact Danielle […]
Caregiver Education Workshops are back! Free online workshops for Caregivers, presented by the North York Seniors Centre. Learn more about common challenges & resources available for caregivers. Join the conversation every Thursday, from September 1 to November 3, 2022 on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
A free caregiver education series where you'll learn strategies and find resources to take care of yourself so you can continue caring for others. This is a 3 session virtual series, running through the month of September. Session 1: Caregiver Stress & Finding Self-Care Strategies (September 13 10:30-12:00 or September 15 2:00-3:30) Session 2: Regaining […]
Wawa Seniors Expo and Active Living Fair featuring 30+ exhibitors. At the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre Free admission, door prizes, lunch, active living demonstrations, transportation, and health clinics. For more information contact Jolene at jbinda@wawafht.com, or 705-856-1313 ext. 4443
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can impact family caregivers facing chronic strain as well as those exposed to life-threatening events. It is important to learn the signs of caregiver PTSD, so you can take immediate action to prevent things from becoming worse. If you suffer from symptoms like nightmares, feeling depleted of energy and joy in […]
Raising children tends to be a LOT more complicated than we anticipate. We love our kids, but sometimes raising children is stressful and overwhelming! At some point, we all find ourselves reacting in ways we never dreamed of to the many emotional triggers that we face in our families. Our nervous system is constantly working […]
A free caregiver education series where you'll learn strategies and find resources to take care of yourself so you can continue caring for others. This is a 3 session virtual series, running through the month of September. Session 1: Caregiver Stress & Finding Self-Care Strategies (September 13 10:30-12:00 or September 15 2:00-3:30) Session 2: Regaining […]
Join us as we launch our new video, “Making Your Home… Dementia Friendly” to mark World Alzheimer’s Day 2022. Then, hear from Sue and Chris, “experts by experience”, who have been adapting their home and daily activities from a safety lens since Sue’s diagnosis of young onset dementia. Tammy Bentley, an occupational therapist (OT), will […]
Register for our free six-week virtual learning series. Improve your skills, knowledge, and confidence as a family member or friend caregiver. RESOURCES designed by caregivers and health care experts. Caregiving Strategies Topics: Caring for the Caregiver Pain Staying Active Nutrition Bladder Health Medication Management Changes in thinking (Delirium) Social Engagement Our Expert Facilitators: Maurine Pauzen, […]
A free caregiver education series where you'll learn strategies and find resources to take care of yourself so you can continue caring for others. This is a 3 session virtual series, running through the month of September. Session 1: Caregiver Stress & Finding Self-Care Strategies (September 13 10:30-12:00 or September 15 2:00-3:30) Session 2: Regaining […]
Join the VON and the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton to learn how to identify your loved ones needs and respond to difficult behaviours. This is a virtual webinar. Email renate.ahapov@von.ca or call 905.523.1055 x 408
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