CARP/Yee Hong Centre Seminar: Empowerment for Self-Management & Independence in Face of Parkinson’s Disease

SMALL-GROUP HANDS-ON WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS – OCT 5 – DEC 7, 2011

Empowerment for Self-Management & Independence in Face of Parkinsons Disease
The Partnership: CARP and Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care

Public education and caregiver support is the focus of a new partnership between CARP and Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care. A series of chronic disease self-management workshops will be provided to CARP members and members of the broader community, led by certified Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) leaders at Yee Hong. Yee Hong is the gold standard in providing culturally appropriate long-term care and community services, and is responding to the growing need for public education in chronic disease management. The series starting on October 5, 2011, is a 10-session Parkinsons Disease Management Program.

Who Should Attend

Parkinsons disease sufferers and their caregivers will benefit from this program. Caregivers of a registered participant attend FREE.

Benefits for Attending

Attendees will acquire hands-on strategies and practical tips from an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals, including Certified CDMSP Leader, Registered Pharmacist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and Social Worker. The workshops are based on the model patented by Stanford University to empower seniors and pre-seniors with the knowledge and techniques to manage chronic diseases and maintain an active and independent lifestyle.

Hands-On, Excellent Quality Experience

The weekly sessions are 2.5 hours each. All 10 sessions are interactive. The program is limited to 12 participants. The small-group setting gives participants plenty of direct instruction and practice opportunities. Topics covered include education about the disease, medication management, mobility improvement through exercises, life skills and training for activities of daily living.

How to Register

Fee: $300 for 10 sessions. CARP members are eligible for a 10% discount. Visit www.carp.ca or call Yee Hong at 416-321-6333 ext. 1110.

CARP is Canadas largest advocacy organization committed to a New Vision of Aging for Canada enhancing the quality of life for all Canadians as we age. Aging at home and caregiver support are CARPs key priorities.

Established in 1994, Yee Hong is a caring community where seniors enjoy a continuum of culturally and linguistically appropriate care. With a client-centred approach, Yee Hong annually serves 15,000 seniors and members of the Greater Toronto community through its four centres and numerous social services programs. The waiting list for our 805 long-term care beds has surpassed 2,500. To sustain our level of care and continuum of programs, Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation is responsible for raising funds to support the operations.

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