As part of our mandate, we are pleased to offer relevant training events in North Lanark this fall. All events are FREE of charge, and open to everyone. We expect these sessions will fill up quickly — please don’t delay your registration! Some of these events have limited attendance.
For more detail, please visit hhnl.ca/public-education-events
Practical Caregiver Training
Five Tuesdays from October 18 – November 15
10:00 a.m. to noon
Are you an unpaid caregiver? We can teach you practical skills to help you cope.
This course was developed by Champlain Hospice Palliative Care, and is delivered in 2-hour sessions over the course of 5 weeks.
Location: Almonte Legion, upstairs hall, 100 Bridge Street, Almonte
Registration: call 613-791-7167 or email chair@hhnl.ca
Registration deadline: October 11
Understanding Dementia & Advance Care Planning
Friday, October 21
9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m
Understanding Dementia, presented by the Alzheimer’s Society — What is it, what to look for, and how to help. We’ll help you learn coping strategies.
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Advance Care Planning (ACP), presented by Home Hospice North Lanark — ACP is a process that encourages thinking and talking about your wishes for future health and personal care.
Location: Community Presbyterian Church, 111 Church Street, Almonte
Registration: call 613-406-7020 or email emily@hhnl.ca
Registration deadline: October 17
U-First Training with the Alzheimer’s Society
Tuesday, October 25 and Wednesday, October 26
9:00 a.m. – noon
Robin Hull, Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville will present this valuable course.
This program is designed to help people who are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.
Location: Mississippi Mills Public Library, Pakenham Branch, 121 MacFarlane Street, Pakenham
Registration: call 343-262-0902 or email sidney@hhnl.ca
Registration deadline: October 17
Grief and Bereavement Support Group
Eight Wednesdays from October 26 – December 7
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
This is a closed group with a limited number of attendees, led by experienced facilitators
Location: Community Presbyterian Church, 111 Church Street, Almonte
Registration: call 613-406-7020 or email emily@hhnl.ca
Registration deadline: October 19
Understanding Dementia & Advance Care Planning
Tuesday, November 22
9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Understanding Dementia, presented by the Alzheimer’s Society — What is it, what to look for, and how to help. We’ll help you learn coping strategies.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Advance Care Planning (ACP), presented by Home Hospice North Lanark — ACP is a process that encourages thinking and talking about your wishes for future health and personal care.
Location: St. James Church, 225 Edmund Street, and Carleton Place
Registration: call 613-406-7020 or email emily@hhnl.ca
Registration deadline: November 15
About Home Hospice North Lanark
Home Hospice North Lanark is a “hospice without walls.” Services are provided in the client’s home—wherever home may be, in the North Lanark area. We provide support, assistance with navigating the healthcare system, and advocacy for adult clients who have received a life-limiting or terminal diagnosis, and/or those who care for them. Bereavement support and public education also fall within our mandate. Our services are based on a holistic approach respecting culture, dignity and personal lifestyle preferences at no cost to the client. We are a not-for-profit registered Canadian charity incorporated since 2013, funded 100% through donations and fundraising. Visit http://www.hhnl.ca for information, to request support, or to make a donation.