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• First Link Learning Series/ Programme premier lienMC
• Partnership in Transitional Care
• Partenaires dans la prestation de soins transitoires
Led by the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County in collaboration with the Champlain Dementia Network, First Link® is a framework that links individuals newly diagnosed with dementia and their families to a community of learning, services and support. It offers information, support, referral to community support agencies and a progressive learning series. The learning series include: First Steps for People with Dementia and Caregivers, Next Steps for Families, Care Essentials, Options for Care, as well as Late Stage Dementia Care and End of Life Dementia Care.
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.
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.
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.
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
• 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: Please contact First Link Coordinator to receive your referral kit today.
• 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.
• For more information: Contact Joanne Maika-White, Program Staff Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County. Phone: 613-523-4004 Fax: 613-523-8522 Email:jmaika-white@asorc.org
First
Link Learning Series in
Renfrew County
Led by the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County in collaboration with the Champlain Dementia Network, First Link® is a framework information, support, referral to community support agencies and a progressive learning series. If you or a family member has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, please contact our Renfrew County offices.
•
Fax Referral Form -fax to us at 613-523-8522
•
Online
Referral Form - (fill in directly on PDF and click on button to send)
Cost: No cost but pre-registration required as space is limited.
Schedules & Registration:
“Next Steps for Families”, for family caregivers of persons with dementia who are presently living at home or in a retirement residence.
For details, please call our Renfrew County offices at toll free 1-888-411-2067.
Public
Education Seminars in Ottawa and Renfrew County
Designed for family members, caregivers, and the public, seminars are held on topics relating to various aspects of caregiving. Topics such as: Capacity, Powers of Attorney, Financial and Estate Planning, communication, challenging behaviours, coping strategies, and ethics are presented. Resources for future reference are shared.
For information and/or to register for upcoming seminars, email our chapter at info@asorc.org or call us in:
• Ottawa: 613-523-4004• Renfrew County at toll free phone 1-888-411-2067:
o Pembroke:hmartin@asorc.org
o Arnprior: tliebig@asorc.org
Partnership
in Transitional Care - Ottawa
The following workshop 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. 142 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
Partenaires
dans la prestation de soins transitoires - Ottawa
Ateliers
pour les personnes âgées et leurs membres de famille
• Préparation
au déménagement
Partnership
in Transitional Care -Renfrew County
The following free workshops for seniors and their family members are available in Renfrew County. For more information, please contact Heidi Martin at hmartin@asorc.org or 613-732-1159 or Tracey Liebig at tliebig@asorc.org or 613-433-5896 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