Support and Education for Professional Caregivers

Services are available to front-line staff (e.g., PSW, nursing, activation, recreation, rehabilitation therapy, support personnel) of long-term care homes, and community agencies who care for seniors with serious mental health needs and associated challenging behaviours. Please contact us if you are interested in developing your assessment skills, knowledge base, and problem-solving strategies in caring for this challenging client group.

Services provided:

  1. Support and education for participants of PIECES and U-First! training.
    • Telephone/email consultation.
    • On-site consultation meetings.
    • Quarterly regional meetings. Please see our Calendar of Events page to view dates for upcoming sessions.
    • Quarterly Newsletter .

  2. Support and education for front-line staff in long term care homes, CCAC, adult day programs, supportive housing and other community service agencies.
    • Telephone/email consultation.
    • Learning through case-based education.
    • In-Service Education - small or large groups. We will tailor a program to suit your needs.
    • Innovative collaborations e.g., "Walking with Dementia" - experiential workshop.

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Fundraising Events

Throughout the year, the Society hosts several special events to raise funds for support and education programs. Donations/pledges for the individual events can be made online by clicking on the DONATE icon at the top of the webpage.

Upcoming Events

  • Walk for Memories
  • Chocolate Lovers' Luncheon
  • Perk Up Your Coffee Break
  • Wine Tasting Event
  • Durham North Forget Me Not Walk
  • Host an Event of Your Own!

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