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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
In this webinar, we will present moving personal stories about Dementia. About this Event Be part of a creative approach to understanding dementia. Actors from act2studioWORKS portray real people in emotional and moving situations that will resonate with caregivers. You will learn about the experience and training of the actors performing in the video vignettes; […]
This webinar on Age-Friendly Communities is about enabling healthy aging in the home and communities. About this Event Age-Friendly Communities (AFCs) optimize opportunities for health and wellbeing by ensuring their policies, planning processes, structures, and services are accessible to and inclusive of people of all ages and abilities. AFCs encourage us to look at how […]
The Support for Caregivers Awareness, Learning, Empowerment (SCALE) Program is series of free webinars for unpaid, family caregivers. About this Event The SCALE Program is series of free webinars for unpaid, family caregivers every Tuesday beginning May 4th to June 29th, 2021. Facilitated by Leah Weisberg, RN, Michal Goldstein, RSW and Shoshana Kulik, RSW of […]
The Support for Caregivers Awareness, Learning, Empowerment (SCALE) Program is series of free webinars for unpaid, family caregivers. About this Event The SCALE Program is series of free webinars for unpaid, family caregivers every Tuesday beginning May 4th to June 29th, 2021. Facilitated by Leah Weisberg, RN, Michal Goldstein, RSW and Shoshana Kulik, RSW of […]
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