Join the Alberta Chapter on December 5th at 9:00 am MST for a webinar "From Burnout to Balance, Navigating the Challenge of Supporting Employees Caring for Family Members with Dementia." The webinar will be followed by our Annual General Meeting where we will elect the 2025 board.

As dementia rates rise, more employees find themselves caring for affected family members, leading to a challenging work-life balance. This talk explores the growing workforce struggle, offering insights on supporting caregivers to prevent burnout. With dementia affecting millions globally, the question arises: Are workplaces truly prepared for this escalating challenge? This session will cover the complexities faced by employees who are caregivers, the impact it has on the organization and proactive solutions for fostering balance in the workplace.

Takeaways

• In-depth insights into the specific challenges faced by employees in their role as family caregivers

• Updated strategies to assess and tackle the financial and operational consequences of caregiver burnout

• Identifying and integrating specific benefits and resources for caregivers

SPEAKER:

Karen Tyrell, CPCA, CDCP

CEO, Dementia Consultant and Educator

Personalized Dementia Solutions, Inc.

Karen Tyrell, CPCA, CDCP, a Canadian Dementia Consultant & Educator brings a wealth of experience (28 years) and a deep passion for supporting older adults affected by dementia and their families in all stages of dementia.

Before relocating to British Columbia in 2009, Karen served as the Executive Director of an Alzheimer Society Chapter in Ontario, where she was at the forefront of providing essential dementia support and education to her community. She also has over 20 years of experience working in long-term care.

As the CEO of Personalized Dementia Solutions Inc., Karen has dedicated her life to this important cause and continues to advocate for those who have reduced ability to speak out.

Karen extends her expertise through speaking engagements and offers private consultations to families seeking practical solutions for their caregiving challenges. She continues finding great fulfilment in provide ongoing dementia education and support to frontline staff, families and the general public.

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, December 5, 2024

9:00 am MST

Via Zoom

COST:

Complimentary for ISCEBS Chapter Members

REGISTRATION:

Register here and mark your calendar.

This program qualifies for one (1) CEBS Compliance Credit.

Visit www.cebs.org/compliance for more information.