Supporting the Client with Dementia and Depression/Anxiety

Workshop Description

3-hour interactive virtual session

This session explores how cognitive loss interacts with existing mental health conditions and offers practical approaches to support positive, respectful experiences for both clients and support workers.

This session will help your staff:

• recognize how depression and cognitive loss may present in clients
• prioritize concerns and determine what to respond to first
• apply interventions tailored to each client’s unique needs
• share positive approaches and effective strategies with team members
  

Who Should Attend

Enhanced workshops are intended for PSWs who have some foundational knowledge, through prior training or on-the-job experience, and some familiarity with the client population. While not suited for those who are brand new to the role, there is some flexibility to accommodate learners at different levels of experience or expertise.