The Family Information and Support Group is hosting a virtual session on consent and capacity for caregivers. This session, hosted on Zoom, will provide a basic understanding of the law regarding consenting to treatment in a mental health setting, and demystify consent, capacity and substitute decision-making. Presenter Elizabeth Hughes, Patient Advocate | Psychiatric Patient Advocate […]
Everyday Resiliency in Times of Uncertainty: How to Protect Your Core About this event In our daily lives, times of unparalleled stress, unrest, and uncertainty are becoming more common and are lasting longer than expected. As caregivers, our physical, emotional, and mental health are being heavily tested and taxed every day. Everyday Resilience is one […]
Family caregivers learn how to develop self-care; build resilience and navigate community resources in this free education series. Session 1: Caregiver Stress & Finding Self-Care Strategies Tuesday August 3, 2021 @ 10:30- 12:00 pm Session 2: Regaining Control & Building Resilience Tuesday August 10, 2021 @ 10:30-12:00pm Session 3: Navigating Community Resources Tuesday August 17, […]
Care Essentials is the second of the learning series. It is designed for care partners of people living with dementia: • Who are at or approaching the middle stages of their dementia • Where activities of daily living and behaviours are becoming more challenging to manage. • Who are willing to attend, with awareness that […]
The Dementia Society is excited to offer a five-session online series designed for those who provide support to their loved ones living with dementia. The series provides an educational forum using Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care and is co-facilitated by Teepa Snow certified Coaches and Consultants. The sessions are intended to be interactive and […]
A free monthly education seminar designed to support you in every aspect or your caregiving journey. Topic: Balancing work and family caregiving Friday August 13, 2021 6-7 pm Email renate.fries@von.ca or call 905-523-1055 ext. 408 to register
This education session is co-facilitated by The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County and care-coordinators from the Home and Community Care LHIN (Local Health Integration Network). The session is intended to guide caregivers through key aspects of the decision making process as they consider whether or not to move their family member in long-term […]
Puppetry is a playful and creative tool for caregivers. It helps us look at things differently and encourage social interaction. Through puppet-making activities, we explore ways to build rewarding intergenerational connections. In this webinar, we will demonstrate how puppetry and storytelling can help caregivers: Explain to children the caregiver role, why it’s important, and changes […]
If you provide unpaid support for mental or physical health to another person you are a caregiver and you are not alone 1 in 4 Canadian over 15 are caregivers! Many in this role are not aware of their title. In this presentation, we will cover who are caregivers, what is the caregiver journey is […]
The Supporting Dementia learning series is for caregivers of persons with dementia. This learning series will provide caregivers with information about symptoms that may accompany the progression of dementia. Caregivers will have the opportunity to learn strategies for support. This learning series will provide caregivers with information, support, and an opportunity to discuss experiences and […]
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 […]
Health Law: A primer for family caregivers in the mental health and addictions sector About this event Part 1: In this session, we will examine how the Health Care Consent Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 affect an individual’s rights, the roles and obligations of substitute decision-makers, and practical strategies for navigating the health […]
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