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  • Understanding Memory Loss: Care Partner Information Session

    Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
    Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
    Registration Deadline: January 17, 2025
    Place: The Gale Centre Memorial Room (5152 Thorold Stone Rd., Niagara Falls)

    Description:

    A free education session to help family and friends understand the changes that memory loss and Dementia bring. Learn symptoms, how to get diagnosed, medication information, and coping strategies.

    You will also be able to meet community service partners such as The Alzheimer Society, Behavourial Supports Ontario, Niagara Region Seniors Community Programs, Happy in my Home, and The Ontario Caregiver Organization. Learn about their services and how they can support you and your loved one.

    Bought to you by the Alzheimer Society Niagra Region, Portage Family Heath Team and Niagara Medical Group.

  • Driving and Dementia

    Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Place: Online (Zoom)

    Description:

    One of the first and toughest issues families and caregivers will face when they receive a diagnosis of dementia is the question of driving safety.

    Join us for this session where we look at:

    • Driving skills evaluation
    • Deciding when to stop driving
    • Getting support for someone who has been asked to stop driving
    • Alternate transportation options in Niagara

  • Options For Care

    Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
    Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Place: Online (Zoom)

    Description:

    This webinar focuses on giving participants the opportunity to explore the care options that support persons living with dementia in the moderate to late stages of their journey.

    Topics include:

    • Exploring care in your home, retirement and long-term care
    • Eligibility criteria
    • Preparing for a move
    • Strategies for meaningful visits

  • Advanced Care Planning

    Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Place: Online (Zoom)

    Description:

    Advanced Care Planning is the process of thinking about your wishes and directions for healthcare and end-of-life situations and communicating those wishes to the person/people who will make decisions for you if you are not able.

    This webinar will help provoke thought and conversation about the importance of Advanced Care Planning. We will explore the role of a Substitute Decision Maker / Power of Attorney and look at tools for creating your Advanced Care Plan.

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