The SCALE Program is series of free webinars for unpaid, family caregivers every Tuesday beginning February 2nd to March 23rd, 2021. Facilitated by Leah Weisberg, RN, Michal Goldstein, RSW and Shoshana Kulik, RSW of Dynamic Health, the SCALE Program was designed to focus on a series of subjects that are applicable to new or experienced […]
Join Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities’s Diabetes Prevention, Health Promotion, and Caregiver Wellness Teams for this month’s MINDful Eating for Caregivers workshop where we will discuss the health benefits of using fresh and dry herbs and spices while reducing sodium intake. Learn how to make your favourite marinades from scratch with the “spice queen”, Domi, […]
Join us for this free webinar and learn more about the Sharing Dance Older Adults programs, developed by Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) and Baycrest, industry leaders in dance training and geriatric care. More than just physical activity, dance is an artistic experience that taps into imagination, self-expression and a sense of connection and community. […]
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month - 3:30-5pm on Zoom "Are you Caring for someone at Home with Dementia, or a Health-Related Illness that makes it Callenging to Cope with your Caregiver Duties? This Caregiver Support Group offers a platform for you to share your challenges and get support in a Safe and Secure environment. […]
Laying To Rest The Digital Accounts of the Deceased As social media becomes more integral to our lives, it is important to consider the implications of these accounts remaining following a death. In this presentation, we will look at transferring access to online accounts following a death, as well as options for maintaining, cancelling or […]
This two-part webinar will go into the psychological, emotional, and practical components of creating an emergency plan for caregivers. About this Event There are often set plans and routines that caregivers, whether a parent, friend or family member, rely on to create a sense of order and comfort in their daily life. Although life includes […]
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SERIES Feeling stretched caring for a loved one? LEARN ABOUT: • Reducing stress • Better communication of feelings • Increase the ability to make tough decisions • Taking care of themselves YOU ARE A CAREGIVER IF: • Provide care for a family member or friend in their home of yours or from a […]
Hello everyone: Caregivers and those who know one! Do you know an unpaid caregiver looking after a loved one with a life limiting illness in and around Lanark, Leeds and Grenville? The Practical Caregiver Training is back. It's free and it's virtual. Join us for 5 weeks of training on various topics from Advance Care […]
This presentation will teach you about healthy eating strategies and smart eating principles while managing a busy lifestyle. About this Event Caring for others can often mean less time to care for yourself. In this presentation you will learn to create balanced diets and enhance your ability to plan your meals. You will also learn […]
This two-part webinar will go into the psychological, emotional, and practical components of creating an emergency plan for caregivers. About this Event There are often set plans and routines that caregivers, whether a parent, friend or family member, rely on to create a sense of order and comfort in their daily life. Although life includes […]
This webinar is about Grief and Bereavement About this Event “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” Helen Keller An important principle concerning bereavement is that grief is a natural response to a significant loss. This webinar will walk participants through the grief journey and will […]
The Parent Caregiver Hub is a virtual space for parents and caregivers of children and youth in Elgin or Oxford counties. It is a space where parents and caregivers can be reminded that they are not alone, both through learning about wellness resources in their communities, and connecting with other parents and caregivers. For more information […]
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