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FAMILY CAREGIVER INFORMATION SERIES Session 4
Alzheimer Society of Guelph Wellington
Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EDT
100 Westmount Rd.
Guelph, Ontario
Presented by the Alzheimer Society of Guelph-Wellington and St. Joseph’s Health Centre Outreach
WEDNESDAY, October 7, 2009 - OVERVIEW OF DEMENITA
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? This talk will provide an overview of dementia; changes in the brain will be explored, along with corresponding changes in behaviour.
- Audrey Devitt, Director of Outreach Services, St. Joseph’s Health Centre
WEDNESDAY, October 14, 2009 - COMMUNICATING WITH SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA
Come and gain an understanding of what you can do to enhance communication when someone has dementia. Hear some tips that you can share with others to support continued interactions.
- Amanda Bradburn, Outreach Day Programs
WEDNESDAY, October 21, 2009 - THE A’s of DEMENTIA
How do changes in the brain translate into what we see in everyday life? Examples, stories and case studies will help relate changes to strategies for care.
- Robin Smart, Alzheimer Society Guelph-Wellington
WEDNESDAY, October 28, 2009 - I’M STILL HERE
Moving and powerful, this research based play on living with dementia, has been made into a movie. After screening the movie (55 minutes) there will be a discussion and question period.
NOTE: If you would like to have your family member attend the day program while you attend the session, please register specifically for this option. If there are insufficient numbers, the day program will not be available. Registration at the day program must be arranged in advance of the session.
Registration is requested. Please call: 519-836-7672
(We sincerely thank St. Joseph’s Health Centre for arranging complimentary parking.)
