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Understanding dementia and its associated risks

In this course module you will learn about:
  • The characteristics of dementia
  • The common signs and symptoms of dementia
  • The effects of dementia on a person’s cognitive and physical abilities, emotions, moods, and behaviour
  • The prevalence of dementia in Ontario
  • The risks people with dementia may face

Communicating with a person with dementia

In this course module you will learn about:
  • How dementia affects a person’s communication abilities
  • The five requirements for effective communication with a person with dementia
  • How to prepare for and communicate with a person with dementia
  • What to avoid when communicating with a person with dementia

Helping people with dementia to live safely in the community

In this course module you will learn about:
  • How we can help people with dementia to stay safe at home
  • What we can do to help them get around in the community safely
  • What we can do to help people with dementia remain active in the community
  • How we can minimize the risks

Interacting with a person with dementia who may be lost

In this course module you will learn about:
  • How easily and frequently a person with dementia can become lost
  • The protocol to follow when someone with dementia becomes lost
  • What to do when reuniting with the person after they have gone missing
Sign up only takes a minute. Join us today and learn everything you need to know about building safe communities for people with dementia.
Finding Your Way would like to thank the following organizations for their commitment to staff training using the Living Safely in the Community online course:
Organizations hosting the Living Safely in the Community online course
Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association; Ontario Retirement Communities Association; Ontario Personal Support Worker Association; Surge Learning; Premergency; Hamilton Paramedic; Waterloo Regional Police Service; Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services; Cornwall Community Police Service; Niagara Emergency Medical Services; Calgary Fire Dept.

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