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Program:
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Enhancing Care for Care Partners
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Address:
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63 Carrie St St Joseph's Heritage
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4J2
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Location:
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- Located on Carrie St in the N ward of Thunder Bay within the first block N of Red River Rd
- Closest intersection is at Carrie St and Martha St
- St Joseph's Heritage includes Bethammi Nursing Home, Diabetes Health, The Manor House
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Service Description:
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Provides a variety of rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction services, and long-term care services
Provides a program for care partners to help them strengthen their caregiving knowledge and skillsHelps 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 caregivingIndividual counselling and maintenance groups are now also availableCARERS (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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals caring for someone living with dementia
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