We invite you to join one or all of these webinars to deepen your knowledge and connect with a community dedicated to improving dementia care at home. This series is in collaboration with the Alzheimer Society of BC.
- Care at home: Caregiver stories Date: Wednesday, February 14 , Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. PT. Come join us on February 14 and hear from two experienced caregivers who will share their experiences and learning on their dementia journey as they supported their person at home. We will also hear from a gerontologist caregiver coach from the Family Caregiver of BC caregiver support team who will share beneficial caregiver resources and discuss the importance of creating a circle of care/support system for the caregiver. Click here to register.
- Care at home: Practical tips for safe and dignified care Date: Wednesday, February 28, Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. PT. Join us to increase your confidence in providing physical care in the home. Hear from community health care professionals who will share practical tips for common caregiving activities while maintaining dignity and safety. Click here to register.
- Care at home: Moving from resistance to collaboration Date: Wednesday, March 13,Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. PT. Changes in the brain due to dementia can affect a person’s abilities and behaviours and it can be frustrating and upsetting when the person you are caring for is responding in an unexpected way. Join us to explore various behaviours changes and what might be causing them, and learn practical strategies for responding in supportive ways while providing care at home. Click here to register.