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North West Dementia ​Network

For Health and Social Service Providers
NWDN

North West Dementia Working Group

For people living with Dementia and Care Partners
NWDWG

Excellence in Dementia Award

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Events in North Western Ontario


​Visit our Events Page to discover events happening throughout communities in the North Western Ontario Region. Please let us know of an upcoming event you would like featured on our website!
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Alzheimer Society of Toronto Spring 2018 Webinars

"Grief and Loss in Dementia"

Improve your understanding of Ambiguous Loss and explore concepts for learning to live with grief and loss in dementia. The next session will be held Wednesday April 18th @ 4:00pm– 5:00pm (Eastern Time)
This session is intended for family caregivers but everyone is welcome to attend.
“Driving and Dementia” 
Support the person and their family by recognizing how dementia impacts driving abilities and exploring support strategies. The next session will be held Wednesday May 2nd @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm (Eastern Time).
This webinar is intended for healthcare providers but everyone is welcome to attend.
“Executive Functions” 
Enhance your skills by understanding executive functions and the implications of impaired executive functioning in dementia. The next session will be held Wednesday May 16th @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm (Eastern Time)
This webinar is intended for healthcare providers but everyone is welcome to attend. 
To register please visit www.alzeducate.ca

​For further information click here.

​Applied Theatre to Engage Long-Term Care Staff & Students in Experiential Learning: Train the Trainer Workshop for Educators

A workshop with Melissa Tafler and Hartley Jafine
Friday, March 23, 2018
Baycrest, 5360 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON
9:00 am-2:30 pm
To register please contact Tania Aragona at taragona@baycrest.org

​For further information click here.

Honouring our Mothers and our Fathers: Perspectives from a Cultural Lens 

with Dr. Charlotte Clarke
Thursday March 8, 2018
Trinity United Church, 2:00-3:30 pm
To register please call (807)345-5621

​For further information click here. 
 
It's Not Right: Changing the Conversation to Stop Abuse of Older Adults

A workshop with Candielya Jackson, 
Northwest Regional Consultant, Elder Abuse ON
Thursday, February 15th, 2018
Trinity United Church,  2:00-3:30 p.m. 
To register call (807) 345-5621 (no cost)

​For further information click here.
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Everyday Citizenship:  Living with Dementia
​Luncheon presentation with Charlotte Clarke, Wednesday March 7th, 2018
​Click here for the poster.


November, 2017
Ontario Seniors Action Plan
Easier-to-find information
A “one-stop” website (available now
at ontario.ca/AgingWell) has been
developed to provide information,
all in one place, about government
services, programs and supports for
seniors across the province. People can
also get this information by phone at
1-888-910-1999 or by calling 211 — which
offers information 24 hours a day in over
150 languages


Excellence in Dementia Award


​Nominations for the 2016 Annual Excellence in Dementia Award will be accepted until September 16th 2016.  If you know someone in North Western Ontario who may be an eligible candidate. 

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Click Here - Award

Join the North West Dementia Working Group

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Are you a person living with dementia, or a care partner to a person living with dementia, and living in North Western Ontario? For information on the NWDWG and group membership, please see our page and contact us!
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NWDWG Membership
More Supports for People Living with Dementia and Their Families from the Ontario Government
As part of the 2017 Budget, Ontario is improving access to high-quality care for people living with dementia and their care partners.​  Click through for more information.

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  • Home
  • North West Dementia Network
    • Terms of Reference
    • Meet Our Team
    • Newsletter
    • Award - Excellence in Dementia >
      • Submit Nomination
    • Contact Us
  • North West Dementia Working Group
    • Contact Us
  • Resources
    • Community Resources
    • Education
  • Events
    • Post an Event