# Event Details - **Event Name**: Care Essentials & The Middle Stages of Dementia (4-Week Series) - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Care Essentials is a learning series for care partners of persons living with dementia.About this EventThis 4-week workshop is for informal care partners supporting persons living with dementia. Across the sessions, participants will learn more about the progression of the disease and cognitive effects, changes to communication & behaviour, and how to support daily activities and meeting needs for the person and themselves as care partners. Topicscovered are:Week 1: What to Expect (Oct 6th)First in our four-part series, this session will provide an overview of the progression and symptoms of dementia and discuss how you can support remaining abilities for the person living with dementia.Week 2: Communicating Effectively (Oct 13th)Second in our four-part series, this session explores communication changes in dementia and strategies for effective communication.Week 3: Responding to Behaviour (Oct 20th)Third in our four-part series, this session will explore whole person care, behaviour changes and how to use problem solving solutions in your caregiving journey.Week 4: Supporting Daily Activities (Oct 27th)Fourth in our four-part series, this session will help care partners explore meaningful activities, ways to support daily living and will discuss local resources available.These sessions will be hosted at: Pickeirng Public Library (1 The Esplanade Pickering, ON)A reminder email will be sent out closer to the first session of the workshop.For Support please contact the Community Education Team at education@alzheimerdurham.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pickering/care-essentials-and-the-middle-stages-of-dementia-4-week-series/100001998446206400 - **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Pickering Public Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Pickering - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Pickering Public Library - **lat**: 43.8374686 - **long**: -79.08345059999999 - **full address**: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade South, Pickering, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Care Essentials & The Middle Stages of Dementia (4-Week Series) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/82048660086812fcc47553a1014ca1eda7da44452db453ca6ca71a30188704db-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8d898-gmir.jpg?v=1789497978 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Care Essentials & The Middle Stages of Dementia (4-Week Series) being held? - **A:** Care Essentials & The Middle Stages of Dementia (4-Week Series) takes place on Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade South, Pickering, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Care Essentials & The Middle Stages of Dementia (4-Week Series)? - **A:** Care Essentials & The Middle Stages of Dementia (4-Week Series) is organized by Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Care Essentials & The Middle Stages of Dementia (4-Week Series) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pickering, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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