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U-First!® is an innovative and unique training program that helps frontline staff to develop a common knowledge base, language, values and approach to caring for people living with dementia and other cognitive impairment.

This course will offer family members and friends problem solving strategies, approaches for communication and available avenues for support, all of which can strengthen their ability to provide care.

This course is to help individuals newly diagnosed with a dementia, and their care partners, understand their diagnosis and the changes that they experience.

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care is an innovative education curriculum that is currently being offered to all staff in care organizations throughout Ontario and other areas with Certified Coaches.

This course is to help family members and friends evaluate their current care giving needs and explore other possible care options available, including long-term care.

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care is an innovative education curriculum that is currently being offered to all staff in care organizations throughout Ontario and other areas with Certified Coaches.

This course is to help family members and friends understand what to expect in the later stages of dementia. The series will also explore how participants can provide comfort to the person with dementia as well as review the experiences of grief and loss.

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care is an innovative education curriculum that is currently being offered to all staff in care organizations throughout Ontario and other areas with Certified Coaches.