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Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Education Modules
Staff of the Society is available to assist with education at your site Presentations can be offered in a seminar format or
in brief topics Topics will be tailored to the learning objectives of
your course outline Further topics are being developed; please inquire
about additional topics of interest to your group Presentations can be arranged by calling Jennifer
Licardo, Education Coordinator at 943-6622 Ext 204
or 1-800-378-6699 or the Regional Office in your area.
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
Learners will be able to: Identify the causes of treatable dementias Identify 5 progressive dementias State the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s
disease Identify risk and protective factors of
Alzheimer’s disease Identify treatment strategies State ways the Alzheimer Society can help
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HEADS UP for Healthier Brains
Learners will be able to: State 2 risk factors for dementia that a person
cannot control and 4 risk factors a person can influence
Identify and discuss ways to take action by adopting a healthy lifestyle (dietary and physical activity), challenging the brain, being socially active and protecting from head injury
Identify ways to assist a person with dementia in taking action for brain health
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Dementias Compared(Answers to Frequently asked Questions)
Learners will be able to: Compare Mild Cognitive Impairment to other
dementias Identify the symptoms of 4 common
dementias: Alzheimers disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia
Compare the presentation of Alzheimer’s disease to other dementias
Identify treatment options and caregiver support for the different dementias
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A Taste of What It Might be Like
Learners experience a variety of activities and simulation exercises that help them understand what it might be like to live with Alzheimer’s disease.
Past participants in this workshop report an increase in their sensitivity to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
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The Experience of the Person
Learners will be able to: Explain the ‘Personhood’ definition of
dementia State 5 principles of Person-centred Care State 8 ways to honour a person with
Alzheimer’s disease Identify signs of well and ill being Identify the greatest need of people with
dementia
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Understanding the Communication Needs of People with Dementia
Learners will be able to: Identify communication losses and strengths
experienced by a person with Alzheimer’s disease
State 10 principles of good verbal communication skills
Identify the 4 modes of non-verbal communication
Describe FOCUSED communication
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Communication: More than Words
Learners will be able to: Name 4 functions of communication Discuss the roles of quality and content in
communication Identify the 4 modes of non-verbal communication Discuss cultural impact on non-verbal
communication State 5 principles of meaningful touch Describe 5 aspects of FOCUSED communication List 4 outcomes of caring communication
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The Principles of Person Centred Care
Learners will be able to: State 6 principles of Person Centred
Care Provide an example of how they could
implement each stated principle Discuss how Person Centred Care can
contribute to quality of life
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Enhancing Independence
Learners will be able to: Identify 8 guidelines that will enhance a
person with dementia’s independence State 4 principles of approach when a
person has fluctuating abilities State and demonstrate 4 verbal, 3
environmental and 5 hands-on care strategies that enhance independence
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Day to Day
Learners will be able to: Define activity and activity program List 10 principles of activity planning State the role of life history in activity
selection Explain the concept of Activity Grading Explain the role of reminiscence
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Touching the Senses
Learners will be able to: Identify the goal of activities that
stimulate the senses
List 5 benefits of sensory activities Name 8 principles of planning sensory
programs Discuss the importance of process over
product
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Making a Difference in the Lives of People with Dementia
Learners will be able to: Identify 4 ways that a care provider can
make a difference in the emotional/social care of a person with dementia
Identify 4 tips for successful reminiscence Name the elements of FOCUSED
communication Name 6 relationship building activities
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The Progression of Dementia
Learners will be able to: Identify 5 ways that the progression of
dementia impacts a person Discuss ways that a care provider can
respond when a person is experiencing changes in abilities, memory, communication and behaviour
Discuss the concept of “nurturing the dignity within”
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Behaviour:Actions and Reactions
Learners will be able to: Define the terms: behaviour, action &
reaction Explain the role of internal, social and
physical environments in behaviour
State and apply the ABC Approach to behaviour mapping
Identify 8 helpful caregiver strategies
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Caring for People with Changing Behaviours
Learners will be able to: Identify 5 areas of a person’s life that
impacts the lived experience of dementia.
Identify stressors that can lead to behavioural changes.
Discuss 4 changes in behaviour: Identify possible stressors for each. Identify ways to assist a person.
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Sexuality and Intimacy in Long Term Care Settings
Learners will be able to: Define sexuality and intimacy State 4 impacts of dementia on sexual
behaviour Identify 4 frequently encountered behaviours
and discuss possible strategies State 8 questions that can be asked to
determine if a resident is able to give consent State 5 care principles that will assist
residents to feel valued
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Caring for Yourself while Caring for Another
Learners will be able to: Identify impacts caregiving is having in their
life Identify personal signals for self care Identify 3 principles that would empower them
as caregivers Identify personal opportunities for respite Consider their way of making caregiving
decisions and options they might explore
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Changing Leadership in the Caregiving Relationship
Learners will be able to: Discuss factors that lead to changes in
decision making roles Identify resources that can assist in
decision making
Consider the You-We-I model of decision making
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Family and Facility:The Caring Team
Learners will be able to: Identify the range of roles, responsibilities and
feelings of families that provide care Identify the strengths and concerns of families
who are placing a family member in care Identify ways to foster a “caring team” that
engages the family who has transitioned a loved one to long-term care
State positive steps that build relationships following a difficult situation
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Staying Connected - Visiting
Learners will be able to: State 4 ways to increase the meaningfulness
of a visit Identify 8 visit themes that they could use
when visiting Identify non-verbal responses that people
with Alzheimer’s disease may give during a visit
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Building Relationships -in Care Settings
Learners will be able to: Discuss the concepts of person centred care and
relationship centred care Identify the care partners and the contribution
each partner can contribute to the relationship Identify 4 characteristics of relationship centred
care and the contributions that are made to the person with dementia, the family and the staff of the care setting
Identify 5 ways to keep the caring relationship strong
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Life History Work: Linking the Past to the Present
Learners will be able to: Appreciate the value of Life History story
collection and its benefit to a person with dementia and their care providers
Identify 5 principles for story collection Identify possible story themes, ways of
recording the story and memorabilia that can be included
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Life Story: A Key to Caring
Learners will be able to: Discuss the value of the Life story to the
person with dementia and their careproviders
Identify ways that careproviders can share and use life story information
Discuss ethical concerns about sharing the Life story
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Caring for People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Intellectual Disability
Learners will be able to: Define dementia and cite the warning signs
of Alzheimer’s disease Identify the 5 ICD-10 criteria for diagnosing
dementia in people with intellectual disability
Identify 4 areas of care for people with ID/AD and specific care techniques that contribute to quality of life
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Assisting Financial Advisors
An information session for financial advisors Topics include:
A review of statistics about aging in Manitoba A review of statistics about Alzheimer’s disease
and other dementias The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease A discussion of the concept of capacity Principles of working with a person with a
cognitive disability Assisting the person’s Power of Attorney as
they care for the person with cognitive disability