The Alzheimer Society of Ontario is hosting a knowledge exchange opportunity for local Societies, people living with dementia, as well as professionals offering falls prevention and recreational services to older adults.
This event is funded by the Canadian Institute for Health Research
Join us to learn more about:
What you can do to enhance your practice when working with people with dementia and care partners to support falls prevention techniques
Strategies for incorporating balance stimulating exercises in programs such as Minds in Motion®
Connecting with falls prevention professionals and learning about services offered across Ontario
Supportive tools and processes to assist staff and program participants
Access to dementia education
What you can do as a person living with dementia or care partner to minimize risk of falling and access supportive services
When?: September 26th 2017 8am-4pm EST Where?: Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport 33 Carlson Court, Toronto, Ontario, M9W-6H5
Target Audience: Frontline staff of: falls prevention clinics, older adult recreation programs and local Alzheimer Societies as well as people with dementia and their care partners