Dementia education for healthcare providers in Huron Perth
If you're a healthcare provider, the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth can connect you to an educational opportunity near you.
To arrange an educational presentation for your staff, clients, or for you and your family, email us at info@alzhp.ca or call 1-800-561-5012.
For more information on what education the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth provides to people living with dementia and family care partners, please visit this Client Education page.
Public Education Coordinators
Public Education Coordinators in Ontario’s Alzheimer Societies raise awareness about dementia and provide education, support services and volunteer training.
Public Education Coordinator in Huron Perth:
Huron site: Jeanette Sears, jeanettes@alzhp.ca or 1-800-561-5012
Perth site: Christy Bannerman, christyb@alzhp.ca or 1-888-797-1882
U-First!
If you are a personal support worker or other healthcare professional, you can increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing this specialized dementia care training program online.
U-First! is a simple and affordable training program in dementia care for healthcare providers. After completing six hours of training, you will receive a certificate in dementia care proving you have been trained in the highest standards as mandated by the province of Ontario.
Click here to find out about upcoming U-First! for Health Care Providers sessions.
Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
Gentle Persuasive Approach is an 8-hour educational program for professional staff. This program promotes a person-centred, compassionate approach to care, enabling staff to respond respectfully, and with confidence and skill when providing care. Currently available online or in-person.
In-service education
We offer in-service education to staff in primary care, hospitals, long-term care homes, retirement homes and community agencies. Training can be tailored to meet the needs of staff and/or volunteers.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
- Overview of dementia
- Understanding the connection between brain and behaviour
- Communication with the person with dementia
- Research updates
- Maintaining brain health
Contact the Public Education Coordinators to book an in-service or find out more.
Huron site: Jeanette Sears, jeanettes@alzhp.ca or 519-482-1482 | Toll-free: 1-800-561-5012
Perth site: Christy Bannerman, christyb@alzhp.ca or 519-271-1920 | Toll-free: 1-888-797-1882
More useful links and resources
The following websites may be helpful if you're looking for more information on education or research-related issues.
AlzEducate - ALZeducate is dedicated to providing high-quality, best practice-based online education for all using adult learning principles that support real learning and change.
BrainXchange offers valuable online workshops and free training opportunities.
Gail Elliott's Dementiability program offers many free resources as well as training opportunities in Montessori techniques and Validation Communication.