The Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Leaning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program is an 8-week educational webinar series for unpaid caregivers. About this Event The Support for Caregiver Awareness, Learning & Empowerment (SCALE) Program is a series of free, weekly webinars for family caregivers. Facilitated by Leah Weisberg, RN, Michal Goldstein, MSW and Deborah Miller, MEd, the program […]
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Financial planning for caregivers About this Event Becoming a caregiver impacts every aspect of your life, including your personal finances. When you become a caregiver, the emotional and financial stakes are high. The future may be uncertain, your expenses may go up, your income may be impacted and you may need to make big decisions. […]
This webinar is for caregivers of children with developmental disabilities - finding joy in the season. About this Event Between buying presents for friends and family, decorating your home, and making festive meals, it is easy to find yourself overwhelmed by your to-do list over the holiday season. The holidays can be a time of […]
This webinar is for caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities - finding joy in the season. About this Event Between buying presents for friends and family, decorating your home, and making festive meals, it is easy to find yourself overwhelmed by your to-do list over the holiday season. The holidays can be a time of […]
Are you a caregiver? Physical distancing can contribute to feelings of isolation and loneliness. This is true for family caregivers and the person they support. Discussion will be driven by caregivers and facilitation will be done by an OCO staff member on the following days: Tuesday between 10a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday between 10:30 a.m. […]
When thinking abilities change, is it dementia? About this Event Join OCO and the Alzheimer Society of Ontario as we uncover 10 warning symptoms of dementia. Learn the importance of when and what medical tests to request as well as the benefits and the risks of seeking an early diagnosis of dementia. Together, we will […]
Being a caregiver to someone with dementia can be challenging. Learn how to recognize a “responsive behaviour". About this Event Being a caregiver to someone with dementia can be challenging. In this webinar, caregivers will learn about “responsive behaviour” in people with dementia, and tips for identifying the underlying cause of this behaviour. Our speaker […]
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 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. […]
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 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 […]
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