What Participants Have to Say About the Learning Series:
"I really enjoyed the communication session because it made me look through the eyes of someone that has dementia. I never really thought about some of the challenges they encounter in simple day to day tasks."
Next Steps for Families and Friends – Saskatoon Participant
"I noticed a significant improvement in my father’s overall attitude, physical and mental well-being now that he has been through this class."
Next Steps for Families and Friends – Regina Participant
Upcoming Learning Opportunities:
Keep checking the web site for Learning Series sessions being scheduled for this fall or call the First Link Coordinator in your area for more information.
First Link Coordinator South
Trina Hodgson
Alzheimer Society Provincial Office
301-2550-12th Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 3X1
(306)949-4141 or 1-800-263-3367
E-mail: firstlinksouth@alzheimer.sk.ca
First Link Coordinator North
Jennifer Schoeck
Alzheimer Society Saskatoon Office
Oliver Lodge
1405 Faulkner Crescent
Saskatoon, SK S7L 3R5
(306)683-0141 or 1-800-263-3367
E-mail: firstlinknorth@alzheimer.sk.ca
You can find out more about the content of each session
in the Learning Series below:
This series is for the person who has Alzheimer's
disease or a related dementia and a care partner.
During each weekly session, a different aspect of living
with memory loss will be discussed.
Week One: Memory Loss and the Brain
Week Two: Coping Strategies
Week Three: Communication
Week Four: Future Planning
Week Five: Support Systems and Wellness
This learning series is for families and friends
of people affected by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.
The series offers information and hope by providing strategies
and approaches to caregiving, based on knowledge of Alzheimer's
disease and its effect on the person.
Week One: Memory Loss and the Brain
Week Two: Coping Strategies
Week Three: Communication
Week Four: Future Planning
Week Five: Support Systems and Wellness
Care Essentials is a five-week learning series designed
for family members and friends who are caring for someone
in the middle stages of Alzheimer's disease or a related
dementia. Topics include:
- What to Expect: the progression of dementia
- Caregiver Journey: what are the emotions, roles, changes,
risks, and other experiences associated with caring for
someone with dementia
- Day to Day Care: strategies for communication and activities
of daily living
- Understanding Behaviour:
- Community Resources
This three week learning series is for friends and family
members of persons who are in the later stages of the disease
and may be requiring increased care. Topics include:
- Increasing Care Needs of Your Family Member
- Long-Term Care: How the System Works
- Coping with Change
This is a three week learning series for family caregivers
of persons who are in the later stages of the disease and
may be living in long-term care. It discusses quality of
life at the end of life for persons with dementia and provides
an overview of advanced dementia and caregiving issues.
Discussion topics include:
- Communication and Behaviour changes
- Identifying and Alleviating discomfort
- Difficult Decisions
- Family Dynamics
