First Link Learning Series Summer 2025 - Pain & Distress (Dr. Jat)
Newfoundland and Labrador
Wed, Aug 20, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland & Labrador is offering the First Link Learning Series online, at no cost, to continue educating people living with dementia and their families on how to live well with dementia.

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Week 14 - Pain and Distress
This week, we discuss Pain and Distress.
Overview:
- Pain & Dementia
- Myths About Pain
- Why Pain May Go Untreated
- The Three R’s of Pain Recognition
- Recognizing Pain
- Assessing Pain
- Managing Pain
- Strategies to Prevent or Decrease Pain
- Providing Comfort
- The Care Partner’s Role
- Overall Survey
This weeks Learning Series speaker is Alysha Delaney
- Alysha is a Registered Nurse, certified in Gerontology with over 10 years of experience in clinical practice and nursing education. During this time, she has developed a passion for preceptoring nurses and students, engagement within the nurses’ union, as well as gerontological care having worked with the older population in acute care, community, and long-term care settings.
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Our learning series provides an overview of dementia, coping strategies, and knowledge of community support services. The series is 15 weeks and is at no cost to participants. Register today!