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Educational
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First Link Learning Series/ Programme premier lienMC
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in Ottawa
For
individuals & families
For
family physicians and health care providers
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in Renfrew County
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Education Workshops
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in Ottawa
- in Renfrew County
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Learning Series in Osgoode
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Partnership in Transitional Care
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in Ottawa
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in Renfrew County
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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. If you or a family member has been recently
diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, please contact
the First Link Coordinator – Kelly Robinson at 613-523-4004 or krobinson@asorc.org
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 4 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.
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présentés :
- La démence, les médicaments
- Soins essentiels et les comprehensions des comportements changeants
- Conseils d’ordre légal
- Les resources communautaires |
Date
:
À
confirmer.
Heures
:
10 :30 à 12h00 (midi)
Inscription
:
Monique Thibault au 613-523-4004 |
Endroit
:
Centre de resources de l’Est d’Ottawa
2339, chemin Ogilvie
Gloucester, ON
(Centre d’achats Beacon Hill) |
Next
Steps for Families - Summer 2009 (Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23rd, 2009 from
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)
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.
Care
Essentials
A
First Link learning series for family caregivers (not for the person with
dementia). This 4-week learning series follows “Next Steps”
and will focus on the middle stage of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Topics include: communication strategies, activities of daily living,
how to manage behaviours, safety and security of the home environment,
and caring for yourself.
Options
for Care
This
learning series follows Care Essentials. Options for Care will help you
identify your options when the care needs of your family member increase.
This learning series is co-facilitated by the Champlain Community Care
Access Centre, the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, and
Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa.
Options
en matière de soins
Info
rencontre du Programme Premier lien
Ce programme de 3 séances porte sur les besoins en soins grandissants
et sur les options qui s’offrent à vous en pareille situation.
Nous examinerons vos choix : garder votre membre de famille à la
maison, dans une maison de retraite ou un établissement de soins
de longue durée. Nous discuterons : la façon dont fonctionne
le système de soins à long terme, la façon de prendre
la décision de placer le membre de votre famille dans une maison
de soins infirmiers, la façon de choisir le bon endroit et de la
planification de la journée du déménagement. Cette
série d’apprentissage est présentée par une
équipe de gestionnaires du Centre d’accès aux soins
communautaires, des Services communautaires de géronto-psychiaitrie
d’Ottawa et de la Société Alzheimer.
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Sujets présentés:
- Lorsque les besoins en soins se multiplient
- Soins de longue durée : Comment le système fonctionne
t-il?
- Faire face au changement |
Date:
À confirmer.
Heure
:
13 :00 à 15 :00
Inscription:
613-523-4004 |
Endroit:
Centre d’accès au soins communautaires d’Ottawa
Orleans Town Centre, Unit 101
3095 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans |
Care
in the Later Stages (TBA)
A
learning series for family caregivers. This 3-week learning series provides
an overview of advanced dementia and caregiving issues. We will discuss
topics such as: communication and behaviour changes, identifying and alleviating
discomfort, difficult decisions and interacting with your family member.
Care in Later Stages is 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.
| Ce
programme de 3 semaines fournira aux aidants naturels un aperçu
des soins au stade avancé de la démence.
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Dates:
À confirmer.
Heures:
À confirmer.
Inscription:
613-523-4004 |
Endroit:
À confirmer. |
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
Additional
information such as: diagnosis, date of diagnosis, addresses, date of
birth, etc. is appreciated but not required.
Alzheimer
Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County
1750 Russell Road, Suite 1742, Ottawa, ON K1G 5Z6
Phone: 613-523-4004 - Fax: 613-523-8522
Email: krobinson@asorc.org
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; Renfrew:
613-433-5896; Toll free: 1-888-411-2067;
hmartin@asorc.org
Upcoming Sessions: Renfrew -- TBA
Education
Workshops
in Ottawa
To
be announced
Education
Workshops in Renfrew Country
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 Dyson
at 613-523-4004 ext. 41 or jdyson@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 Joanne Dyson at 613-523-4004 ext.41
or jdyson@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
Partnership
in Transitional Care - Getting Help When Care Needs Change
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.
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