Dementia education for Professionals
Welcome to the Dementia Training Lab! Take a look at the in-depth and informative education sessions ASP has to offer for professionals supporting those living with dementia.
Are you an agency or individual professional supporting people living with dementia? Our Dementia Training Lab and other courses are available! Learn from our experts and enhance your skills and Dementia knowledge!
DLT-0788 Dementia Training Lab
A 6 hour certificate workshop for professionals working with People Living with dementia. The workshop is divided into 3 modules: What is Dementia, Behaviours, Strategies and tips for supporting People Living with Dementia. 6 hours: 3 x 2hr. Sessions for Virtual or 6 hr. in-person. $150.00 per individual, or $100.00 per person with a minimum of 10 participants. Request form.
D-0788 Dementia 101
Covers dementia, the 8 common symptoms, and how to communicate effectively with someone living with dementia. 1.5 hours. $50.00 per individual, or $350.00 per 15 People. Request form.
SP-0788 Stages & Progression
Covers brain changes, the 3 and 7 stage models, what scores on the assessments indicate, and tips for each stage. 1 hour. $40.00 per individual, or $200.00 per 15 people. Request form.
RN-0788 Resources & Navigation
Covers the services and resources that exist and how to access them. 1.5 hours. $50.00 per individual, or $350.00 per 15 people. Request form.
ED-0788 Exploring Dementia
Covers the learning of other dementias under the dementia heading excluding Alzheimer disease. 1.5 hours. $50.00 per individual, or $350.00 per 15 people. Request form.
UB-0788 Understanding Behaviour
Covers the meaning behind behaviours, common behavioural triggers, and management strategies. 2 hours. $50.00 per individual, or $350.00 Per 15 people. Request form.
ACP-0788 Advance Care Planning
Covers power of attorneys, substitute decision makers, what to consider when advance care planning, and Disability Tax Credit and Compassionate Care Benefits. 1 hours. $40.00 per individual, or $200.00 per 15 people. Request form.
CB-0788 Care Partner Burnout and Self Care
Covers signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout, tips to overcome burnout, what is self-care and how to accomplish it, and grief and its effects. 1.5 hours. $50.00 per individual, or $350.00 per 15 people. Request form.
HP-0788 Holiday Planning
Covers how to adapt the holidays plans to support people living with dementia. 1 hour. $200.00 per 15 people. Request form.
LSC-0788 Late Stage Considerations
Covers what changes can be expected in the late stage of dementia. Learning about grief and loss including coping mechanisms 1.5 hours. $50.00 per individual, or $350.00 per 15 people. Request form.
DE-0788 Dementia Experience
Interactive session that allows participants to step into the shoes of someone with dementia to experience the challenges that are faced when attempting to carry out everyday simple tasks. Participants put on equipment that simulates having dementia and attempt to do hands on tasks. 1.5 hours. $50.00 per individual, or $350.00 per 15 people. Request form.
BH-0788 Taking Control of your Brain Health
Covers warning signs of dementia vs normal age related brain changes, as well as evidence based strategies of what people can do from a lifestyle perspective to maintain their brain health. 45 min. $200.00 per 15 people. Request form.
MD-0788 Montessori for Dementia
Covers Montessori techniques, why they are used in dementia care, and how to adapt them for the stage/abilities of a person living with dementia. 1.5 hours. $50.00 per individual, or $350.00 per 15 people. Request form.
FYW-0788 Finding Your Way
Covers awareness of risk for people living with dementia going missing and strategies for creating safety plans to prevent missing incidents and home safety proofing. 1 hour. No fee - we receive funding to offer this session. Request form.