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Caregiver Support eLearning Modules
Caregiver Support Module 1
This eLearning module will help you to understand the difficult work of caregivers and it describes factors that can influence
the experience.
Caregiver Support Module 2
This eLearning module will help you have a supportive conversation with a caregiver.
Caregiver Support Module 3
This eLearning module will share some tips on how caregivers can ask for and get the support they need.
Bespoke Caregiver Module 1
A learning activity to help caregivers increase their ability to provide dementia care at home.
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Family mentor program
Family mentor program
Experienced mentor support for those moving into the Apotex Centre
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Medication Management for Caregivers of People with Dementia eLearning Modules.
Module 1: Causes and Treatments of Dementia
This interactive animations explains the causes and treatment of dementia.
Module 2: Lisa of Medications
Learn information on dementia specific medications, their benefits, time to see benefits, side effects, when to take action
and how to take the medication.
Module 3: What would you do?
In this activity you will reflect on how to respond to common situations related to monitoring and managing medications.
Module 4: Tools and Tips
This activity provides different tools and tips on how to simplify medication taking.
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