CARERS

CARERS PROGRAM

• Focuses on practical skills and emotional supports needed to care for people living with dementia
• Teaches problem solving techniques, a structured approach to address problems
• Coaches care partners in communication skills through the use of simulation
• Provides strategies for keeping a meaningful relationship with the person living with dementia
• Is an evidence-based program developed by the Reitman Centre, Sinai Health Systems in Toronto

CARERS Program runs for 8 weekly sessions, 2 hours per session, maximum 6 care partners in group and is free of charge to care partners of people living with dementia.

Episode One: What is a CARERS group?

Episode Two: Use of Problem-Solving Techniques in CARERS Groups

Episode Three: Use of Simulation in CARERS Groups

Episode Four (Part ONE): CARERS Groups Mental Health Clinician's Perspective

Episode Four (Part Two): CARERS Group Mental Health Clinician's Perspective

Episode Five (Part One): CARERS Group Simulator's Perspective

Episode Five (Part Two): CARERS Group Simulator's Perspective

TEACH PROGRAM

• Focuses on common caregiving themes, including
  1. Self-care
  2. Healthcare System Navigation
  3. Relationship Changes
  4. Future planning
• Coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills
• Provides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners
• TEACH program was developed by the Reitman Centre, Sinai Health System in Toronto

TEACH program runs for 4 weekly sessions, 1.5 hours per session, maximum 8 care partners in group and is free of charge to care partners of people living with dementia.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, please call:

613-562-9777

Tiffany Dugas ext. 5237

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