Provides a Holistic, Person Centered Philosophy to Understanding Dementia and How The

One in thirteen Nova Scotians over the age of 65 have Alzheimer disease or other dementia. As of 2014 there are 17, 000 Nova Scotians over the age of 65 with the disease and this number will grow as the baby boomer population ages. The increasing numbers is having a major impact on the health care system and has intensified the need for accessible, relevant education for care providers and caregivers. The Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementia Care Course (ADODCC) endeavours to meet that need with a standardized education program that enables persons caring for individuals with dementia to learn about and enhance their skills in caring for these individuals. This is a provincially recognized course.

The Course:

 Provides a holistic, person centered philosophy to understanding dementia and how the symptoms affect behaviour.

 Focuses on strategies to help with the activities of daily living, finding the right balance between maintaining independence and offering support.

 Aids caregivers and care providers in their efforts to maintain a person’s identity, dignity, and self esteem.

 Is founded on the philosophy that quality care of persons with dementia involves an interdisciplinary team approach to ensure greater communication and understanding for all those involved in the care of persons with dementia.

The Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementia Care Course (ADODCC) is divided into nine sessions to be presented over 4.5 days. All sessions must be attended before a certificate of completion is awarded. Learners participate in lectures, group discussions, interactive workshops, view videos and must successfully complete a final assessment project. Session dates and times are listed below.

Session Dates and Times (all Tuesdays) :

September 22 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Session 1: Philosophy & Introduction to Dementia

Session 2: Care Planning

October 68:30 a.m. - 4;00 p.m.Session 3: Communication

Session 4: Therapeutic Environment

October 208:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Session 5: Therapeutic Environment & Nutritional Health

Session 6: Working with Families

November 38:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Session 7: Understanding Behaviours Session 8: Special Topics for Care Providers

November 179:00 a.m. – 12 noonSession 9: Wrap Up, Presentations & Evaluation

To Register:

Course Location:5 East (Garrison East) Resource Room, 5th floor, Camp Hill Veterans’

Memorial Building, QE II, Halifax

Fee: $105.00 + HST = $120.75 per student

(cheques payable to Veterans’ Services) includes course manual but NOT

a binder. NOTE: Please provide your own 3 inch binder.

OR To audit course (no certificate/no pin) $50.00 plus HST = $57.50.

Please complete and fax back to (902) 473-4867 by

August 21st, 2015 or mail to Bev Hiscock at the address below.

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Bev Hiscock, Administration, Veterans’ Services

Suite 2631, 2nd floor CHVMB, 5955 Veterans” Memorial Lane, Halifax, N.S. B3H 2E1

Phone (902) 473-5924, Fax (902) 473-4867.