Location: Toronto Memory Program

This 8 - week program is for family caregivers of people with early and mid-stage dementia. An Accredited program of the Sinai Health System Reitman Centre CARERS Program, this is a fully integrated, comprehensive dementia care program that introduces the innovative use of standardized patients - actors trained to simulate real-life situations - so that caregivers, guided by expert clinical coaches, will learn how to deal with common challenging situations.

Goals of the Program:

• Enhance practical skills for caregivers
• Improve caregivers' coping and problem-solving skills
• Enhance caregivers' confidence in dealing with challenges
• Improve caregivers' social interaction and social support

Dates and Time - this is a 8-week program

Thursdays, August 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and

Thursdays, September 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

There will be special programming for your family member with dementia on-site.