20 Courses
U-First!® for Healthcare Providers - Virtual 6 Hour Workshop (April 25, 2025)
U-First!® is an innovative and unique training program that helps frontline staff to develop a common knowledge base, language, values and approach to caring for people living with dementia and other cognitive impairment.
About the Workshop:
- Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
- 6-hour workshop
- Interactive learning format through dialogue and case studies
- 20 spots available
- $80 Registration Fee
- Deadline to Register: Wednesday, April 16th at 11:59 pm EDT
Technical Needs: Computer access with working microphone, speakers and web camera are required for the online workshop session.
Workshop Materials: After the registration deadline, you will be mailed physical U-First!® workshop materials to the shipping address provided during registration. Please note that these materials are required in order to participate in the workshop. We are unable to ship internationally.
U-FIRST!® For Health Care Providers - 3 Week eLearning Course (March 17- April 4, 2025)
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s three-week U-First!®️ for Health Care Providers 3-week eLearning course.
This program is for health care and other service providers (i.e. personal support workers, dietary aids, recreation staff, etc.) providing direct care and support to people living with dementia or other cognitive impairment.
Fee: $80 Language: English
This three-week program begins March 17th. The mandatory webinar is on Wednesday, April 2nd with the option to attend at 12:00p.m. or 8:00p.m. (Eastern).
U-FIRST!® For Health Care Providers - 3 Week eLearning Course (April 21 - May 9, 2025)
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s three-week U-First!®️ for Health Care Providers 3-week eLearning course.
This program is for health care and other service providers (i.e. personal support workers, dietary aids, recreation staff, etc.) providing direct care and support to people living with dementia or other cognitive impairment.
Fee: $80 Language: English
This three-week program begins April 21st. The mandatory webinar is on Thursday, May 8th, 2025 with the option to attend at 12:00p.m. or 8:00p.m. (Eastern).
U-First!® Advanced - Virtual 6 Hour Workshop (March 28, 2025)
U-First!® Advanced is an innovative and unique training program that helps frontline staff to deepen their understanding of the U-First!® framework as we further understand behavior changes caused by dementia or other cognitive impairments. The program builds on the learning from the original U-First!® program and supports you to apply the U-First!® framework.
Pre-requisites: Must have completed U-First!® for Health Care Providers at least 6 months prior to the start of the course.
About the Workshop:
- Friday, March 28th, 2025 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)
- 6-hour workshop
- Interactive learning format through dialogue and case studies
- 20 spots available
- $80 Registration Fee
- Deadline to Register: Monday, March 24, 2025 11:59 pm (EST)
Technical Needs: Computer access with working microphone, speakers and web camera are required for the online workshop session.
Workshop Materials: After the registration deadline, you will be mailed physical U-First!® workshop materials to the shipping address provided during registration. Please note that these materials are required in order to participate in the workshop. We are unable to ship internationally.
Facilitators: Danielle Farrell
*Note: U-First workshops have a requirement of minimum 10 people. Cancellations are permitted 2 business days prior to scheduled workshops for a full refund. Any cancellations within 2 business days will not be refunded.
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Dementia and Sexuality: An Introduction
This is Module 1 of the Supporting the Sexual Health of People with Dementia program.
By the end of this module, you will be able:
▪️To recognize the significance of sexuality and intimacy to the lives of people with dementia,
▪️To distinguish myths and stereotypes from realities of sexuality and dementia, and
▪️To apply fundamental communication approaches.
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La démence et la sexualité: une introduction
À l'issue de ce module, vous serez en mesure de :
▪️Reconnaître l'importance de la sexualité et de l'intimité dans la vie des personnes vivant avec la démence
▪️Distinguer les mythes et stéréotypes de la réalité en ce qui concerne la sexualité et la démence, et
▪️Appliquer des approches de communication fondamentales.
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Communicating with Long-Term Care Residents about Sexual Health
This is Module 2 of the Supporting the Sexual Health of People with Dementia program. You will need to complete Module 1 "Dementia and Sexuality: An Introduction" first.
In this module, we’ll focus on effective communication with long-term care (LTC) residents about their sexual needs. By the end of this module, you will be able…
▪️To develop the confidence to discuss sexual history and the sexual health needs of individuals living with dementia in LTC,
▪️To recognize the role that LTC team members play in supporting residents' sexual health, and
▪️To apply best practice principles to support residents' sexual health.
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Understanding and Responding to Long-Term Care Residents’ Sexual Expressions of Risk
This is Module 3 of the Supporting the Sexual Health of People with Dementia program. You will need to complete Module 2 "Communicating with Long-Term Care Residents about Sexual Health" first.
In this module, we’ll focus on understanding and responding to the responsive sexual behaviours of residents living in long term care homes. By the end, you’ll able:
▪️To describe the responsive sexual behaviours of people living with dementia in LTC using respectful, non-judgmental language to assess potential risks,
▪️To identify helpful tools and resources for observing and assessing these behaviours;
▪️To distinguish between behaviours that can be easily addressed from those needing more support based on a risk level framework; and
▪️To use best practices to respond to these behaviours effectively.
U-FIRST!® For Health Care Providers - 3 Week eLearning Course (March 17- April 4, 2025)
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s three-week U-First!®️ for Health Care Providers 3-week eLearning course.
This program is for health care and other service providers (i.e. personal support workers, dietary aids, recreation staff, etc.) providing direct care and support to people living with dementia or other cognitive impairment.
Fee: $80 Language: English
This three-week program begins March 17th. The mandatory webinar is on Thursday, April 3rd with the option to attend at 12:00p.m. or 8:00p.m. (Eastern).
This course is now full. Our next course begins on April 21st. Registration for this cohort is now open. If you have any questions, please reach out to ufirst@alzon.ca.
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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: What to Do?
This on-demand learning module was created from a presentation given by Dr. Andrew Frank on December 13, 2023 in which he discusses:
- Normal aging vs. not normal aging.
- The difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
- What to do if you suspect Alzheimer's disease.
- Treatment options currently available and new treatments being developed.
- The importance of getting an early diagnosis.
Presenter: Dr. Andrew Frank, Cognitive and Behavioural Neurologist
Bruyère Memory Program
Intended Audience: Everyone
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Experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ People Living with Dementia and their Care Partners
This on-demand learning module is the third in a series based on the Landmark Study report titled The Many Faces of Dementia which was released in January 2024. The report focuses on people living with dementia and care partners who are part of underrepresented and underserved populations.
This module provides an overview of the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ people living with dementia and their care partners, with a focus on inclusion and the diverse needs of this community.
Presenters:
Dr. Celeste Pang, Mount Royal University
Ngozi Iroanyah, Director of Health Equity and Access, Alzheimer Society of Ontario
Intended Audience: Everyone
This on-demand learning module was created from an Alzheimer Society of Ontario Speaker Series presentation given to the public on June 4, 2024.
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Introduction to Dementia for Healthcare Providers
Providing excellent care and support to people living with dementia starts with a good understanding of dementia. Support strategies build on this understanding to enhance communication and provide care that is respectful of the person.
This certificate course consists of five self-paced learning modules which provide you with the basics you need to provide good person-centred care to the people living with dementia you support. A final Application of Learning module will check your knowledge and give you opportunity to reflect on how to apply your learning from the course.Target Audience: Healthcare Providers (non-clinical)
Cost: $25
Language: English
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Landmark Study: The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada
This on-demand learning module focuses on the second Landmark Study report which was released on January 22, 2024. Titled The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada, the report focuses on people living with dementia and care partners who are part of underrepresented and underserved populations.
Presenters:
Dr. Joshua Armstrong
Research Scientist, Alzheimer Society of Canada
Ngozi Iroanyah
Director of Health Equity and Access, Alzheimer Society of Ontario
Intended Audience: Everyone
This on-demand learning module was created from an Alzheimer Society of Ontario Speaker Series presentation given to the public on February 22, 2024
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Maximizing Your Brain Health: Tips from a Behavioural Neurologist
Research is showing us that we do have control over some of the risk factors for developing dementia. We know that maintaining our cardiovascular health as we age is important, and just as important is how we keep our brains healthy. This on-demand learning module will review concepts of brain health, normal aging, and what we can do to maximize brain health as we age, including the importance of keeping socially connected.
Presenter: Dr. Alex Henri-Bhargava
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Medication Overuse in Older Adults and its Link to Dementia
This on-demand learning module will provide:
- An overview of the Alzheimer Society and The Health Depot Pharmacy partnership.
- An understanding of medications and associated risks for developing dementia or increasing dementia symptoms.
Presenter: Andy Donald, President of The Health Depot and Certified Geriatric Pharmacist
Intended Audience: Everyone
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Research that Moves Us Forward
The Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) is one of Canada’s most innovative hubs for dementia research, helping the best and brightest minds in the field spark their work from ideas to impact.
Hear from three 2023 ASRP award recipients from Ontario as they share information about their innovative research projects and how they will add to our understanding of personalized dementia risk reduction, the impact of cardiovascular health and menopause on brain health for women and potential new drugs to treat dementia by reducing brain inflammation.
Presenters: Dr. Danielle D'Amico, Dr. Donald Weaver and Madeline Wood Alexander
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Sex and Gender Differences in Dementia
This on-demand learning module is the second in a series based on the Landmark Study report titled The Many Faces of Dementia which was released in January 2024. The report focuses on people living with dementia and care partners who are part of underrepresented and underserved populations.
This module focuses on Chapter 4: Sex and Gender Differences in Dementia and will cover:
✔️Prevalence and incidence rates for dementia
✔️How men and women experience dementia differently, including risk factors
✔️Research being conducted around sex and gender differences in dementia
✔️How men and women experience dementia differently, including risk factors
✔️Research being conducted around sex and gender differences in dementia
Presenters:
Dr. M Natasha Rajah, Toronto Metropolitan University
Dr. Gillian Einstein, University of Toronto
Ngozi Iroanyah, Director of Health Equity and Access, Alzheimer Society of Ontario
Intended Audience: Everyone
This on-demand learning module was created from an Alzheimer Society of Ontario Speaker Series presentation given to the public on May 7, 2024
U-FIRST!® For Health Care Providers - 3 Week eLearning Course (February 20-March 8 , 2024
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s three-week U-First!®️ for Health Care Providers 3-week eLearning course.
This program is for health care and other service providers (i.e. personal support workers, dietary aids, recreation staff, etc.) providing direct care and support to people living with dementia or other cognitive impairment.
Fee: $80 Language: English
This three-week program begins February 20th. The mandatory webinar is on Thursday, March 7th with the option to attend at 12:00p.m. or 8:00p.m. (Eastern).
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Update on Dementia Treatments: Current Options and Progress
This on-demand learning module includes information on the latest advances in Alzheimer's disease research and treatments, including new treatment options expected to soon be approved by Health Canada. The learning modules also highlights advocacy efforts undertaken by the Alzheimer Society of Ontario.
Presenters:
Dr. Carmela Tartaglia, University Health Network
Kyle Fitzgerald, Alzheimer Society of Ontario
Moderator:
Caroline Cameron
Host of Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey on SportsNet
Intended Audience: Everyone
*This on-demand learning module is based on the Alzheimer Society of Ontario Speaker Series presentation given on January 23, 2024.
