Dementia 101 for Care Partners

This four-part series offers care partners of persons living with dementia an opportunity to explore an overview of the dementia journey in an interactive and supportive atmosphere. Each live session features a workbook and helpful follow-up resources to support all learning types.

This four-part series offers care partners of persons living with dementia an opportunity to explore an overview of the dementia journey in an interactive and supportive atmosphere. Each live session features a workbook and helpful follow-up resources to support all learning types.

Week 1: What is Dementia? (July 11th)

First in our four-part series, this session will provide an overview of symptoms, responding to a diagnosis, treatment and being a care partner.

Week 2: Adapting to Brain Changes (July 18th)

Second in our four-part series, this session explores changes in the brain, adapting to change and maximizing brain health.

Week 3: Planning Ahead (July 25th)

Third in our four-part series, we will talk about common risks people living with dementia may face and how to manage these by planning ahead. We will talk about making legal and financial plans.

Week 4: Building a Circle of Support (August 1st)

Last in our four-part series, this session will help care partners learn how to recognize stress, manage stress and build a circle of support.

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This session will be hosted at Amica Taunton Retirement (85 Taunton Rd E, Whitby, ON)

A reminder and details will be emailed out closer to the first session of the workshop.

For Support please contact the Community Education Team at [email protected]

Thanks to Amica Taunton and Amica Pickering for their generous support of this education session

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Amica Taunton, 85 Taunton Road East, Whitby, Canada