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SUMMARY:Mind You Mind: Engaging Patients & Families to Prevent Delirium
DESCRIPTION:How can I help my loved one if they are hospitalized? How can I recognize delirium? What can I tell the nurse? The doctor? Find the answers to these questions in this free webinar. \nTo learn more before the webinar\, please read the following article: Preventing delirium protects seniors in hospital\, but could also ease overcrowding and emergency room backlogs (theconversation.com)
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/mind-you-mind-engaging-patients-families-to-prevent-delirium/
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ORGANIZER;CN="CMHA Waterloo Wellington":MAILTO:education@cmhaww.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T133000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chat Series: Caregivers Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Adults
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Adults\nCoffee Chat Series \nGuided Discussions Designed & Facilitated by Caregivers for Caregivers \nAre you looking for a space where you are valued for your perspective as a caregiver? Join us and other caregivers for 6-weeks of guided discussions on important themes. This is not a webinar! We aim to provide an empowering space where we can reflect together. \nWHAT WE’LL BE TALKING ABOUT:\n· Thinking About Disability\n· Our Loved Ones as Whole People\n· Ourselves as Whole People\n· Lemons or Lemonade: Needing Empathy\n· What We’ve Learned\n· Hopes\, Dreams & Fears \nELIGIBILITY TO JOIN:\n· (Informally) caring for or supporting an Autistic person who is 16 years of age or older\n· Thinking about or supporting the mental health of your loved one\n· Willing to participate in creating an open\, non-judgmental\, safe space for sharing with other caregivers\n· Access to a device to join virtual group using Webex \nWHAT KIND OF COMMITMENT:\n· 75-minute sessions with optional 15-minute debrief\n· Must attend the first session & at least one more\n· Encouraged to attend all sessions \nIf this is something you might be interested in learning more about\, please contact: hcardd@camh.ca or 437-328-6761
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/coffee-chat-series-caregivers-supporting-the-mental-health-of-autistic-adults/2022-11-02/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health":MAILTO:hcardd@camh.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T143000
DTSTAMP:20221027T234102Z
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SUMMARY:Ontario Caregiver Organization: Caregiver Supports and Resources
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers play an invaluable role in our healthcare system and communities\, providing an estimated three quarters of care in Ontario to family members\, partners\, friends or neighbours with physical and/or mental health needs. They also offer unique knowledge that can enhance care delivery and health outcomes. Join Katie Muirhead\, Regional Lead from the Ontario Caregiver Organization to learn more about: \n\nthe landscape of caregiving across Ontario and the impact that caregiving has\nthe history and evolution of the Ontario Caregiver Organization\nfree programs and services that are offered to caregivers
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/ontario-caregiver-organization-caregiver-supports-and-resources/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Learning Centre Mississauga Halton":MAILTO:info@regionallearningcentre.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221103T130000
DTSTAMP:20221021T221235Z
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SUMMARY:Powers of Attorney for Personal Care: An Information Session for Family Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dave Langlois\, PhD\, Clinical Ethicist\nModerator: Ronald Perinpanayagam\, Clinical Resource Coordinator\nIntake and Family Guidance \nAre you a family caregiver supporting someone living with an advanced\nillness? Are you interested in learning more about the roles and\nresponsibilities that Powers of Attorney for Personal Care (POA-PC) serve? \nFor National Health Ethics week (November 6 12\, 2022)\, join us as we\nexplore the application of POA-PC in the context of healthcare across the\ncommunity\, hospital\, and long-term care. This education session will\nempower care-recipients and caregivers to have meaningful conversations.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/powers-of-attorney-for-personal-care-an-information-session-for-family-caregivers/
ORGANIZER;CN="Providence Care Scotiabank Learning Centre":MAILTO:Ronald.Perinpanayagam@unityhealth.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T133000
DTSTAMP:20221101T191612Z
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SUMMARY:Caregivers supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Adults: Coffee Chat Series
DESCRIPTION:WHAT WE’LL BE TALKING ABOUT: \n\nThinking about Disability\nOur Loved Ones as Whole People\nOurselves as Whole People\nLemons or Lemonade: Needing Empathy\nWhat we’ve learned\nHopes\, Dreams & Fears\n\nWHAT KIND OF COMMITMENT: \n\nSix (6)\, 75-minute weekly sessions with an optional 15-minute debrief every Wednesday\nBegins November 9\, 2022\, and ends Dec 14\, 2022.\n\n12pm-1:15pm EST (9am-10:15pm PST; 1:30pm-2:45pm NDT)\n\n\nMust attend the first session & at least one other\nSessions build upon each other so you are encouraged to attend all
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/caregivers-supporting-the-mental-health-of-autistic-adults-coffee-chat-series/2022-11-09/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T143000
DTSTAMP:20221027T234752Z
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SUMMARY:Power of Attorney: Information Session for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the who’s\, what’s\, and how’s of power of attorney. This session is presented in collaboration with the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly and will be Facilitated by Graham Webb\, Lawyer and Executive Director from the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly. \nPlease note: \nDue to limited capacity\, we would like to request you to register with strong intention of attending. \nParticipants are expected to log-on in time for sessions in which they have registered. Participants who do not log-on within the fifteen (15) minute grace period\, will not be permitted to attend the training. Late participants will be asked to sign up for the next session which fits their schedule.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/power-of-attorney-information-session-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Learning Centre Mississauga Halton":MAILTO:info@regionallearningcentre.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T120000
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SUMMARY:Potential Financial Benefits and Credits for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:LIVE ONLY 90-minute session for in-depth information* \nWebinar Description:\nAre you a family caregiver looking to learn more about government benefits and tax credits\, who is eligible to use them\, and how? In this session\, Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) come together to share financial benefits\, taxation information\, and digital tools which may be helpful to caregivers. \nOur Speakers:\nService Canada and Canada Revenue Agency\nService Canada provides the public with a single point of access to a wide range of government services and benefits. CRA is the agency responsible for administering tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories. \n*This will be a special 90-minute webinar and will NOT be recorded. We also ask that you NOT personally record as this public service information can change without notice. \nLearn more at
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/potential-financial-benefits-and-credits-for-caregivers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T143000
DTSTAMP:20221028T002715Z
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SUMMARY:How to Read Behaviours in People Living with Dementia
DESCRIPTION:One of the biggest challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia is dealing with behavioural changes. Join us for this 1.5hr virtual session where we will provide education targeted to caregivers on: \n\nthe various forms of dementia\nthe meaning behind behaviours presented by those living with dementia\ncommon behavioural triggers\nstrategies/tips for managing behaviours\n\nThis webinar will be facilitated by a public education coordinator from the Alzheimer Society. \nDue to limited capacity\, we would like to request you to register with strong intention of attending.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/how-to-read-behaviours-in-people-living-with-dementia/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Learning Centre Mississauga Halton":MAILTO:info@regionallearningcentre.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T130000
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Unlearn: Autistic Adults & Mental Health: WHAT IS MINDFULNESS\, REALLY?
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Lunch and Unlearn: Autistic Adults & Mental Health \nOrganized\, Developed & Facilitated by Caregivers \nJoin us for the 2nd of 6 sessions of interactive unlearning of topics relevant to caregivers. Unlearning is not about teaching people that what they know is wrong. We aim to provide an empowering space to examine what we think we know & consider different perspectives. \nUNLEARN: \nWHAT IS MINDFULNESS\, REALLY? \nAlongside Yona Lunsky (Director of the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre\, caregiver\, & mindfulness researcher)\, caregivers will explore: \n• What is the concept of mindfulness & what it is not \n• Things to consider about mindfulness-programs
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/caregiver-lunch-and-unlearn-autistic-adults-mental-health-what-is-mindfulness-really/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221118T130000
DTSTAMP:20221025T182400Z
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UID:10000565-1668772800-1668776400@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:Maintaining Safety and Independence at Home
DESCRIPTION:Come join VON’s ‘Safety at Home’ coordinator\, Alex Townsend\, to learn tips and strategies on how you can make your home safer by reducing the risk of falls and injuries at home. \nLearn more about: \n\nReceiving a free home assessment from the Safety at Home program\nPractical strategies to reduce risk of falls and injuries\nEssential parts and equipment installation for your home
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/maintaining-safety-and-independence-at-home/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T130000
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SUMMARY:When It's Time to Stop Driving: How the Driving & Dementia Roadmap Can Help
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Dr. Gary Naglie and Dr. Mark Rapoport\, who lead a team of researchers focused on dementia and driving\, will showcase the Driving and Dementia Roadmap (DDR)\, a recently launched online educational resource. Whether you are a person living with dementia\, a care partner/friend or a healthcare/service provider supporting others through this process\, the DDR offers support for the driving with dementia journey. Rhonda Crouse\, a social worker and Nanette Bowen-Smith\, an occupational therapist\, will provide additional insights from their respective roles.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/when-its-time-to-stop-driving-how-the-driving-dementia-roadmap-can-help/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T203000
DTSTAMP:20221104T192754Z
CREATED:20221104T192754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T192754Z
UID:10000578-1669316400-1669321800@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Screen Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Amanda Lamb\, Director at Pine River Institute to learn how to create conversations and set boundaries and limits to help tweens and teens balance screen time\, social media and online activities.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/managing-screen-time/
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