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Session 1: Introduction to Living with Change - Learn the issues and changes faced by people in the middles stages of dementia and where to get help.

Session 2: Responding to Behaviors that Challenge Us - A geriatric psych. nurse will help you understand behaviours and how to respond positively.

Session 3: Communication and Caregiving - A speech language pathologist will help you communicate more effectively with your family member.

Session 4: Activities of Daily Living - An occupational therapist will discuss how we can build on a person's strengths to help maintain their quality of life.

Session 5: Managing Stress - Develop coping strategies to deal with the stress that results from your role as a care partner.

A clinical ethicist will help you understand the difficult decisions you may need to make at the end of a family member's life.

Palliative care nurses will explain what to expect in the end stage of dementia and how to provide comfort to someone who is near the end of life.

A grief expert will discuss the grieving process when a family member dies.

A lawyer will discuss legal issues and estate administration so you will know what is needed when death occurs.

Someone with dementia will help you understand dementia from their perspective - how it feels, the challenges they face and how they maintain hope. You will also be introduced to the concept of person-centered care and learn about healthy life style choices for people with dementia.