First Link Learning Series Summer 2024 - Resource Systems and Wellness (Denver Newman)
Newfoundland and Labrador
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland & Labrador is offering the First Link Learning Series online, at no cost, to continue educating people living with dementia and their families on how to live well with dementia.
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Week 5 - Resource Systems & Wellness.
This week, we discuss Resource Systems & Wellness.
Overview:
- Resource Systems
- Working with your Doctor
- Working with your Pharmacist
- Medication Therapy Services (MTS) Clinic
- Quality of Life for the Person with Dementia
- Quality of Life Considerations for Care Provided by Caregivers
- Quality of Life for Care partners
- Quality of Life Ethical Guidelines
- Care partner Stress
- Care partner Wellness
- Support Systems
- Concluding Thoughts
This week's Learning Series speaker is Denver Newman.
- Denver Newman is the First Link Navigator for the Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador and has been with the Society since 2021.
- In 2020, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Memorial University majoring in Sociology and minoring in Psychology.
- In her free time, Denver volunteers for the Red Cross.
Overview:
- Reacting to your Diagnosis
- Communicating your Diagnosis
- Communication
- Changes in Communication
- Communication Tips for Care Partners
- Effects for the Person with Dementia
- Effects of Dementia
- Impact of Dementia
- Common Reactions & Feelings
- Coping Strategies for the Person with Dementia
- Self-Care for the Care Partner
- The Caregiver’s Bill of Rights
- Experiencing Grief & Loss
Our connections matter!
Join the Alzheimer Society First Link Learning Series program today and learn more to live well with dementia.
Our learning series provides an overview of dementia, coping strategies, and knowledge of community support services. The series is 15 weeks and is at no cost to participants. Register today!