St Joseph's Care Group - St Joseph's Heritage - Enhancing Care for Care Partners

Application

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals caring for someone living with dementia

Fees

None

Contacts

Enhancing Care Program Clinician
Lisa Petersen - Manager Seniors Mental Health
807-343-4364 * Lisa.Petersen@tbh.net

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Provides a program for care partners to help them strengthen their caregiving knowledge and skills

Helps care partners manage the day-to-day care of an individual living with dementia, reduce stress and burden, and improve their ability to cope with the demands of caregiving

Individual counselling and maintenance groups are now also available

CARERS (Coaching, Advocacy, Respite, Education, Relationship, Simulation)

Offers an eight week, skills-based group that teaches practical skills and problem solving techniques needed to care for someone living with dementia
Teaches communication skills through the use of simulation
Offers emotional support

TEACH (Training, Education and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)

Offers a four week, interactive group that allows care partners to share and learn from other care partners
Provides practical communication and coping skills
Focuses on self-care, navigating the healthcare system, relationship changes, and future planning