Education for Healthcare Providers in Simcoe County
Education for healthcare professionals provides the knowledge and tools necessary to provide high quality, person-centred care to people living with dementia.
To learn more about dementia education programs for healthcare providers, please contact one of our Education Coordinators:
Alyssa Pereira
- Phone: 705-722-1066 ext. 226
- Email: [email protected]
Nicole Schneider
- Phone: 705-722-1066 ext. 229
- Email: n[email protected]
In-Services
Together with the Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants, the Society covers education requests for staff and volunteers in retirement homes and community agencies. Sessions are designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the various issues related to supporting a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
- Overview of dementia,
- A look at Alzheimer’s disease,
- Understanding the connection between brain and behaviour,
- Communication with the person with dementia,
- Research updates,
- Head’s Up (maintaining brain health),
- Advance care planning and
- Family education: visiting, transition, loss.
U-First!
U-First! is a full-day training program for professional care partners who are working with people living with dementia. The fee for the full-day training program is $80.00.
Upcoming U-First Sessions:
For more information about U-First! or how to register, click here.
Professional Training in North Simcoe Muskoka
North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services offers U-First!, GPA, Positive Approach to Care, P.I.E.C.E.S. and Seniors Mental Health training courses. To find out more, click here.