Dementia Education Workshop for Fitness Leaders

Facilitated by Sana Aziz

Sana Aziz of the Alzheimer Society of BC, and Gail Roxburgh, a BCRPA Registered Fitness Leader with extensive background in working with older adults with dementia in a recreation setting will review the signs and symptoms of dementia, and how to support participants in your classes. This workshop will provide tips for running a dementia friendly fitness class, as well as case studies to expand your understanding in identifying dementia, and give you examples of how to react to situations you may encounter as a Fitness Leader.

BCRPA Registered Fitness Leaders are eligible to receive 1 CEC upon completion of this course.

The video for this training is 41 minutes and 31 seconds in length.