Understanding Dementia and Supportive Communication Terrace Gardens Retirement Residence
This workshop covers an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and
other dementias and ways to improve communication with a person with dementia,
using a person-centred approach.
Learning Objectives
Define dementia
Recognize signs and symptoms of dementia
Explain that dementia has an impact on how the
brain functions
Identify how dementia affects a person’s ability
to communicate
Describe some strategies that will support
communication with a person with dementia
COST: FREE, please call Lisa Gordon at 437-928-7712 to register.
Date:
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Address: Terrace Gardens Retirement Residence - Activity Room 3705 Bathurst St. North York, ON M6A 2E8
