Caregiver Education
We’ll give you the tools, information and support you need to care for your family member.
Feel capable and informed!
Our courses and workshops are offered throughout the year and will help you learn about:
- Dementia and how it progresses
- How to care for a person with the disease
- Tips and strategies to help you cope
- Services and programs you may need
Caregiver Consultations
Our team is available to talk to you about your unique situation and to help you find solutions that are right for you and your family member.
This free service is available year-round in person, on the phone or via email – just contact the team member in your area!
Communicating with a Person Living with Dementia
It’s important to make the effort to engage people living with dementia to reduce their isolation and help them feel included. Yet it can be uncomfortable and intimidating if you don’t know what to say or how to respond – especially if they say things that we consider inappropriate or that don’t make sense to us. Our Communicating with a Person Living with Dementia workshop will give you tips, tricks and strategies you can use to connect effectively with people living with dementia at all stages of the disease. Offered in recognition of Alzheimer Awareness month.
Date: Coming soon
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Cost: FREE
For more information, contact:
Vinitha Nair
Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care
Oakville and Milton
905-847-9559 ext. 2411 | Toll free: 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2411
[email protected]
Dementia Information Series
Ideal for families who have just received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, or who aren’t sure where to start. This free 8 week series covers the basics, including understanding the disease, how to care for a person with dementia, what to expect as the disease progresses and how to access community services.
Topics are presented by subject experts and include:
- Introduction to Dementia and Alzheimer Disease
- Understanding Changes in Behaviour
- Communicating with Persons with Dementia
- Adult Day Programs and Dementia Care Resources in Halton
- Information on Tax Programs
- Safety in the Community and Home
- Home & Community Care + Long Term Care Planning
- Care for the Caregiver
Date: Wednesdays, April 2 – May 21, 2025
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Glen Abbey United Church, 1469 Nottinghill Gate, Oakville
Cost: FREE
For more information, contact:
Vinitha Nair
Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care
Oakville and Milton
905-847-9559 ext. 2411 | Toll free: 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2411
[email protected]
Mid to Late Dementia Discussion Series
Designed for caregivers who are caring for a family member in the later stages of the disease, our Mid to Late Dementia Discussion Series will help prepare you for what’s to come.
During this free 5 week series, you’ll meet other family caregivers and learn how to manage the changes that come as the disease progresses.
Topics are presented by subject experts and include:
- Understanding and Managing Changes
- Meaningful Engagement & Support
- Decisions for End of Life Care
- Preparing for Long Term Care
- Looking After Yourself
Next sessions will be announced soon.
For more information, contact:
Vinitha Nair
Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care
Oakville and Milton
905-847-9559 ext. 2411 | Toll free: 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2411
[email protected]
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Caregiver Education and Support Contacts
Vinitha Nair
Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care
Oakville and Milton
905-847-9559 ext. 2411 | Toll free: 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2411
[email protected]
Sophia Warkentin
Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care
Burlington and Halton Hills
905-632-8430 ext. 2417 | Toll free: 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2417
[email protected]
Khadija Kausar
Caregiver Educator, Integrated Care
905-847-9559 ext. 2427 | Toll free: 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2427
[email protected]