Seeds of Hope Family Learning Series

Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories


Description
Offers in-person and online support and education programs for families caring for a person in all stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Service offers:

  • in-person and online support and education programs for families caring for a person in all stages of Alzheimer's disease

Programs include:

  • a 4 week evening and 6 week day Early Stage support and education program
  • a 5 week Middle Stage support and education program
  • a 5 week Late Stage support and education program
  • a 4 week End of Life Stage support and education program
  • a small group discussion format that helps to build on the knowledge and strategies of families who are experiencing the Alzheimer journey

Topics include:

  • Exploring the Experience of Dementia
  • You as a Care Partner
  • Understanding Dementia
  • Planning Ahead
  • Introduction to Living with Change
  • Responding to Behaviours that Challenge Us
  • Communication
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Managing Stress
  • Growing Seeds of Hope
  • Working with Care Providers
  • Preparing for Changes Ahead
  • Maintaining the Connection
  • Taking Care of You
  • Ethical Choices
  • End of Life Care
  • Saying Goodbye
  • Getting the Paperwork In Order

Key Provider: volunteers
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • care partners of a person living with dementia
  • people living with dementia in early stages
Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
  • contact to register for in-person and live online (hybrid) sessions
  • online version does not require registration

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-866-950-LINK (5465)
Web Site
http://www.alzheimer.ab.ca
Email
help@alzheimer.ab.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Accessibility details provided include:
  • elevators with braille
  • accessible washrooms in hall
  • single-stall washrooms in office (not wheelchair accessible)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
November 14, 2024
Address
10430 61 Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T6H 2J3
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM. Program hours vary.