U-First!® for Care Partners
A program for care partners to develop effective strategies to reduce responsive behaviours.
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For more information about this program and registration, please call our InfoLine at 1-800-611-6345.
U-First!® for Care Partners
This program is for family and friends who are providing direct support to someone experiencing behaviour changes as a result of dementia or other cognitive impairment. The program consists of 6 hours of direct education.
You will connect with others to develop effective strategies to reduce responsive behaviours.
This innovative education program aims to:
- Increase care partner confidence
- Enhance well-being of both the care partner and those experiencing behaviour changes
Eligibility
Participants in this program should be providing care for a person with dementia experiencing responsive behaviours. Participants will have taken prior dementia education through the Society, such as our Family Caregiver Education Series.