Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. GPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. GPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. Learning Objectives: Explain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response Apply emotional, environmental, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours Demonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk Date and Time: Thursday – July 29 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm COST: $75 REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL. CLICK HERE if you want to be notified for the next GPA training.