1. Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Education Modules zStaff of the Society is available to assist with education at your site y Presentations can be offered in a seminar format or in brief topics y Topics will be tailored to the learning objectives of your course outline y Further topics are being developed; please inquire about additional topics of interest to your group y 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.

2. Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias zLearners will be able to: y Identify the causes of treatable dementias y Identify 5 progressive dementias y State the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease y Identify risk and protective factors of Alzheimer’s disease y Identify treatment strategies y State ways the Alzheimer Society can help

3. HEADS UP for Healthier Brains zLearners will be able to: y State 2 risk factors for dementia that a person cannot control and 4 risk factors a person can influence y 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 y Identify ways to assist a person with dementia in taking action for brain health

4. Dementias Compared (Answers to Frequently asked Questions) z Learners will be able to: y Compare Mild Cognitive Impairment to other dementias y Identify the symptoms of 4 common dementias: Alzheimers disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia y Compare the presentation of Alzheimer’s disease to other dementias y Identify treatment options and caregiver support for the different dementias

5. A Taste of What It Might be Like z Learners experience a variety of activities and simulation exercises that help them understand what it might be like to live with Alzheimer’s disease. z Past participants in this workshop report an increase in their sensitivity to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

6. The Experience of the Person zLearners will be able to: y Explain the ‘Personhood’ definition of dementia y State 5 principles of Person-centred Care y State 8 ways to honour a person with Alzheimer’s disease y Identify signs of well and ill being y Identify the greatest need of people with dementia

7. Understanding the Communication Needs of People with Dementia z Learners will be able to: y Identify communication losses and strengths experienced by a person with Alzheimer’s disease y State 10 principles of good verbal communication skills y Identify the 4 modes of non-verbal communication y Describe FOCUSED communication

8. Communication: More than Words zLearners will be able to: y Name 4 functions of communication y Discuss the roles of quality and content in communication y Identify the 4 modes of non-verbal communication y Discuss cultural impact on non-verbal communication y State 5 principles of meaningful touch y Describe 5 aspects of FOCUSED communication y List 4 outcomes of caring communication

9. The Principles of Person Centred Care zLearners will be able to: y State 6 principles of Person Centred Care y Provide an example of how they could implement each stated principle y Discuss how Person Centred Care can contribute to quality of life

10. Enhancing Independence zLearners will be able to: y Identify 8 guidelines that will enhance a person with dementia’s independence y State 4 principles of approach when a person has fluctuating abilities y State and demonstrate 4 verbal, 3 environmental and 5 hands-on care strategies that enhance independence

11. Day to Day zLearners will be able to: y Define activity and activity program y List 10 principles of activity planning y State the role of life history in activity selection y Explain the concept of Activity Grading y Explain the role of reminiscence

12. Touching the Senses zLearners will be able to: y Identify the goal of activities that stimulate the senses y List 5 benefits of sensory activities y Name 8 principles of planning sensory programs y Discuss the importance of process over product

13. Making a Difference in the Lives of People with Dementia zLearners will be able to: y Identify 4 ways that a care provider can make a difference in the emotional/social care of a person with dementia y Identify 4 tips for successful reminiscence y Name the elements of FOCUSED communication y Name 6 relationship building activities

14. The Progression of Dementia zLearners will be able to: y Identify 5 ways that the progression of dementia impacts a person y Discuss ways that a care provider can respond when a person is experiencing changes in abilities, memory, communication and behaviour y Discuss the concept of “nurturing the dignity within”

15. Behaviour: Actions and Reactions zLearners will be able to: y Define the terms: behaviour, action & reaction y Explain the role of internal, social and physical environments in behaviour y State and apply the ABC Approach to behaviour mapping y Identify 8 helpful caregiver strategies

16. Caring for People with Changing Behaviours z Learners will be able to: y Identify 5 areas of a person’s life that impacts the lived experience of dementia. y Identify stressors that can lead to behavioural changes. y Discuss 4 changes in behaviour: x Identify possible stressors for each. x Identify ways to assist a person.

17. Sexuality and Intimacy in Long Term Care Settings zLearners will be able to: y Define sexuality and intimacy y State 4 impacts of dementia on sexual behaviour y Identify 4 frequently encountered behaviours and discuss possible strategies y State 8 questions that can be asked to determine if a resident is able to give consent y State 5 care principles that will assist residents to feel valued

18. Caring for Yourself while Caring for Another zLearners will be able to: y Identify impacts caregiving is having in their life y Identify personal signals for self care y Identify 3 principles that would empower them as caregivers y Identify personal opportunities for respite y Consider their way of making caregiving decisions and options they might explore

19. Changing Leadership in the Caregiving Relationship z Learners will be able to: y Discuss factors that lead to changes in decision making roles y Identify resources that can assist in decision making y Consider the You-We-I model of decision making

20. Family and Facility: The Caring Team zLearners will be able to: y Identify the range of roles, responsibilities and feelings of families that provide care y Identify the strengths and concerns of families who are placing a family member in care y Identify ways to foster a “caring team” that engages the family who has transitioned a loved one to long-term care y State positive steps that build relationships following a difficult situation

21. Staying Connected - Visiting zLearners will be able to: y State 4 ways to increase the meaningfulness of a visit y Identify 8 visit themes that they could use when visiting y Identify non-verbal responses that people with Alzheimer’s disease may give during a visit

22. Building Relationships - in Care Settings zLearners will be able to: y Discuss the concepts of person centred care and relationship centred care y Identify the care partners and the contribution each partner can contribute to the relationship y 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 y Identify 5 ways to keep the caring relationship strong

23. Life History Work: Linking the Past to the Present zLearners will be able to: y Appreciate the value of Life History story collection and its benefit to a person with dementia and their care providers y Identify 5 principles for story collection y Identify possible story themes, ways of recording the story and memorabilia that can be included

24. Life Story: A Key to Caring z Learners will be able to: y Discuss the value of the Life story to the person with dementia and their careproviders y Identify ways that careproviders can share and use life story information y Discuss ethical concerns about sharing the Life story

25. Caring for People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Intellectual Disability zLearners will be able to: y Define dementia and cite the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease y Identify the 5 ICD-10 criteria for diagnosing dementia in people with intellectual disability y Identify 4 areas of care for people with ID/AD and specific care techniques that contribute to quality of life

26. Assisting Financial Advisors zAn information session for financial advisors zTopics include: y A review of statistics about aging in Manitoba y A review of statistics about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias y The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease y A discussion of the concept of capacity y Principles of working with a person with a cognitive disability y Assisting the person’s Power of Attorney as they care for the person with cognitive disability