Educational • First Link Learning Series/ Programme premier lienMC - in Ottawa For individuals & families For family physicians and health care providers - in Renfrew County • Education Workshops - in Ottawa - in Renfrew County • Learning Series in Osgoode • Partnership in Transitional Care - in Ottawa - in Renfrew County • Partenaires dans la prestation de soins transitoires   First Link Learning Series in Ottawa Led by the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, First Link® is a collaborative program with the Champlain Dementia Network. First Link offers progressive education courses, peer support, information and referral to community support agencies. Please review the following options for the series which is relevant to your circumstances. Contact any of our chapter’s Program staff at 613-523-4004 with your questions or to learn about the upcoming dates and locations for our various First Link sessions. For Individuals & Families First Steps for People with Dementia and Caregivers This series is to help individuals newly diagnosed with a dementia and their caregivers understand their diagnosis and the changes they experience. This series will also offer participants an opportunity to share and connect with others embarking on a similar journey. Prochaines étapes/Soins Essentiels Ce programme de 3 sessions a pour objectif de donner des renseignements sur la maladie d’Alzheimer et des sujets connexes. Prochaines étapes est offert aux aidants naturels ou un membre-famille ainsi que la personne dans la phase initiale de la maladie d’Alzheimer ou d’une autre démence. Les participants doivent avoir reçu un diagnostique du médecin. Next Steps for Families For family caregivers of persons with dementia who are presently living at home or in a retirement residence. This 3-week series provides an introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Care Essentials For family caregivers of persons with dementia who are presently living at home, in a retirement residence. This 3-week series will focus on the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia: day to day care approaches and understanding behaviour changes. Options for Care For family caregivers of persons with dementia at home or retirement residence. This 2 week series will focus on community care resources and long term care: how the system works. Late Stage Dementia Care and End of Life Dementia Care This 2-part learning session is for family caregivers of individuals with dementia living in a long term care home. Sessions are facilitated by health care professionals and staff of Champlain Dementia Network organizations. Les soins en stade avancé Ce programme de 3 semaines fournira aux aidants naturels un aperçu des soins au stade avancé de la démence. Inscription: 613-523-4004 For family physicians and health care providers Working together to link individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease to a community of learning, services and support. First Link is a coordinated education and support initiative of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, in collaboration with the Champlain Dementia Network. Family physicians, diagnosticians, social workers, nurses, occupational therapist, and other health care providers may refer clients directly to First Link. Each family you refer will receive: • a phone call from the First Link coordinator within 4 weeks • an information package including an order form for the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County’s Family Guide to Dementia Care” • information about learning series and support programs • regular mailings of First Link programs and services Referring clients to First Link: • ensures that families are connected early to education, support and services. • helps to reduce overall incidence and intensity of caregiving crisis situations. • helps to strengthen the link between diagnosing family physicians, the Champlain Dementia Network and community service providers • helps to increase effective and efficient use of community resources You can refer any client with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and their family. Referrals are accepted by phone, fax or email. Please contact the First Link Coordinator with: • Name of person with dementia • Name of contact person & relationship • Phone number of contact person •Referral Form: • Fax Referral Form -fax to us at 613-523-8522 • Online Referral Form - (fill in directly on PDF and click on button to send) Additional information such as: diagnosis, date of diagnosis, addresses, date of birth, etc. is appreciated but not required. FAMILY PHYSICIANS Family Physician Referral Kit • Family physicians can easily refer patients to First Link with a First Link referral pad. Please contact First Link Coordinator to receive your referral kit today. First Link Physicians’ Dinners • First Link and the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County frequently host information dinners for family physicians. • Next Dinner: Call us about your interest in being notified when date is confirmed. For more information, contact: Kelly Robinson, First Link Coordinator Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County Phone: 613-523-4004 Fax: 613-523-8522 Email: krobinson@asorc.org • Dementia Newsletter for Physicians: Information about clinical care, education and research on patients with memory loss. Current and past issues posted on the Champlain Dementia Network’s website at www.champlaindementianetwork.org Disponible en français. First Link Learning Series in Renfrew County Led by the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, First Link is a collaborative program with the Champlain Dementia Network. First Link offers progressive education courses, peer support, information and referral to community support agencies. If you or a family member has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, please contact our Renfrew County offices. First Link Cost: No cost but pre-registration required as space is limited. Schedules & Registration: Pembroke: 613-732-1159 or hmartin@asorc.org Renfrew: 613-433-5896 or tliebig@asorc.org Toll free: 1-888-411-2067 Education Workshops in Ottawa Spring Seminar - April 15, 2010: “What Family Members and Caregivers need to know about Capacity, Powers of Attorney and Financial & Estate Planning” - Thursday, April 15th, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon Education Workshops in Renfrew County For Renfrew County workshops, no cost but pre-registration is required due to limited space. For information and/or to register for the below workshops and others not listed yet, contact: Heidi Martin – in Pembroke at 613-732-1159; in Renfrew at 613-433-5896; toll free at 1-888-411-2067; or at hmartin@asorc.org Learning Series in Osgoode This is a learning series for family members and carers. These sessions are NOT for the person with dementia. Info: Joanne Maika-White at 613-523-4004 ext. 34 or jmaika-white@asorc.org Partnership in Transitional Care - Ottawa The following free monthly workshops for seniors and their family members are offered at various locations and times in the Ottawa area. Contact Nicole Lecomte at 613-523-4004 ext. 42 or nlecomte@asorc.org for details of upcoming sessions. Preparing for the Move • Common feelings at this time & ways to cope • Planning for the day of the move • Helping your family member adjust to their new home • Helping yourself adjust and your new role Applying for Long Term Care • The steps involved from assessment to admission of the Long Term Care process • How to select a Long Term Care Home Partenaires dans la prestation de soins transitoires - Ottawa Ateliers pour les personnes âgées et leurs membres de famille • Demande d’admission dans un Établissement de Soins de Longue Durée (ESLD) et Préparation au déménagement Partnership in Transitional Care -Renfrew County The following free monthly workshops for seniors and their family members are offered at various locations and times in the Renfrew County area. Contact Heidi Martin at 613-732-1159 or 613-433-5896 or toll free at 1-888-411-2067 for details of upcoming sessions. Partnership in Transitional Care - Preparing for the Move - TBA Partnership in Transitional Care - Applying for Long Term Care - TBA This workshop will assist you in planning for your future. Topics presented include: where to turn for help, services available and the differences between Residential/Retirement Homes and Long Term Care Homes.