Approximately 750,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia.
Would you like to become knowledgeable about the nature of dementia and its prevalence? Join an instructor led (virtual) class this fall and earn a Statement of Achievement in Dementia Studies.
- Enhance your awareness of the research related to dementia.
- Grasp the kinds of changes that occur with aging.
- Improve the care and quality of life for those impacted by dementia.
- Recognize personal values and how they influence ethical decision-making.
The following 5 courses are part of the Dementia Studies statement of achievement and may be taken as part of this credential or as stand alone courses. View the program outline and requirements here.
2024-2025 Schedule:
Sept 2024
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Nov 2024
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Feb 2025
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Apr 2025
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Sep 2025
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GENI 511 - Overview of Dementia Care
(prerequisite for all other courses)
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GENI 2501 - Communication Strategies |
GENI 2102 - Enhanced Care Strategies |
GENI 2408 - Ethics and Legalities |
GENI 2450 - Dementia Studies Capstone |
Bookmark this page. Registration available now.
Not seeing the course you are looking for? Contact us at lifelonglearning@sl.on.ca for more information.