Welcome
Our Mission
Welcome to Caring for Dementia, where our mission is to equip caregivers with essential skills and resources for navigating the complexities of dementia, a condition that remains one of the world’s most challenging and misunderstood disorders.
What we do
Our dedicated Behaviour Support Specialist is experienced in addressing diverse responsive behaviours associated with dementia. Trained extensively in non-pharmacological approaches, we have success is mitigating responsive behaviours for individuals with various high-risk responsive behaviours, and those with dual diagnoses such as: stroke and dementia, bipolar and dementia, schizophrenia and dementia, personality disorders and dementia, Parkinson’s disease and dementia, and those with physical disabilities and dementia.
In our virtual sessions, we prioritize an emotion-focused approach, tailoring care strategies to each client’s unique history, preferences, and abilities. While we do not provide medical advice or recommend specific medications or treatments, our focus is on collaboratively enhancing the caregiving experience.
Dementia’s Impact
At Caring for Dementia, we understand that dementia and responsive behaviours can impact families, adding stress to daily life. Our core objective is to alleviate these challenges by providing practical skills and resources. Whether you engage in our virtual sessions, read our articles, or follow us on social media, you’ll discover a wealth of ideas to enhance your caregiving journey.
Founder/Behaviour Support Specialist
Elisabeth Van De Walker
Relevant Education
- Recreation Therapy Diploma
Relevant University Courses: - Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation
- Behaviour Management Techniques
- Behaviour Modification and Behaviour Therapy
- Behavioural Psychology
- Foundations of Gerontology
- Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
- Leisure Education
- Program Evaluation in Recreation
- Social Psychology of Recreation and Leisure
- Therapeutic Recreation and Behavioural Health
- Therapeutic Recreation for Persons with Disabilities
- Therapeutic Recreation Program Planning and Design
Experience
- 12+ years caring for my Grandmother.
- Behaviour Support Services manager in long-term care.
- Recreation Therapist at multiple long-term care facilities.
- Mobility Enhancement Specialist in Hospital Setting
Training and Certificates
- Applied Behaviour Analysis Training – delivered by Mackenzie Health
- 3 Week Behaviour Modification/ Behaviour Management Training- delivered by: LHIN Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants
- P.I.E.C.E.S training
- Mental Health First Aid for Seniors
- Elder Abuse Awareness
- Crisis Intervention
- Montessori Methods
- Gentle Persuasive Approach
- Validation Communication
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