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Program:
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Education and Training
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Phone Numbers:
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416-322-6560
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After Hours:
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1-866-797-0000
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Fax:
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416-322-6656
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Address:
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20 Eglinton Ave W, 16th Fl
Toronto, ON
M4R 1K8
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Intersection:
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Yonge St and Eglinton Ave W
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Location:
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Toronto (Yonge—Eglinton)
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Public Contacts:
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Julie Wong - Public Education & Regional Support Lead
416-580-7762 * jwong@alz.to
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Service Description:
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Education workshops are available to the general public, family caregivers, as well as healthcare professionals, and are available in-person and online.
Workshop topics include Dementia Awareness, Brain Health, AST Programs and Services, as well as caregiving-specific topics such as Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication, Transitioning to Long-Term Care, Navigating the Dementia Care System and more. For webinars, please visit: alzeducate.ca
Certificate training programs are available to health care professionals (i.e. PSWs) and include Dementia Foundations, U-FIRST, U-FIRST Advance, Gentle Persuasive Approaches, Palliative Care in Dementia, and Knowledge 2 Action - Supporting Responsive Behaviours in Dementia Care.
Public Education Coordinators are available to give free presentations to community groups online (via Zoom) or in-person
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Meetings:
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Available in-person or online |
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Fees:
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Cost varies depending on program (most programs are free) * Registration required
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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General public, family caregivers, and health care professionals
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Toronto and area
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Last Updated:
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4/11/2023
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=198127
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