The Supporting Dementia learning series is for caregivers of persons with dementia. This learning series will provide caregivers with information about symptoms that may accompany the progression of dementia. Caregivers will have the opportunity to learn strategies for support. This learning series will provide caregivers with information, support, and an opportunity to discuss experiences and express their feelings in a safe environment. This learning series uses a positive approach and focuses on maintaining and enhancing caregiver skills and abilities now and for the future.

Sessions will provide information about:

• The progression of dementia

• Communication and behaviour strategies

• Caregiver resiliency strategies

The Supporting Dementia learning series occurs over two two-hour sessions.

February 2022 in-person Sessions:

Part 1 - February 17, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m

Part 2 -February 24, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre

2 MacNeil Court, Kanata, Ont. K2L 4H7

Kanata Room, 2nd floor

PARKING: FREE

-------Ottawa Public Health COVID-19 measures------

The Dementia Society following Ontario's Government Health policies will require Vaccination certificates to all participants attending indoor events.

*****Inclement Weather Policy*****

Please note: Inclement weather (heavy snow, freezing rain, tornado, excessive heat, etc) conditions may force the cancellations of our programs for safety reasons. At such times, we will contact known participants by e-mail to inform of the cancellation, with a request to respond. We will also update on our social media channels of any program cancellations. When programs are cancelled every effort will be made to provide participants with a makeup session, a credit, or where appropriate, a refund.