About U-First!

Welcome to U-First!

The number of Canadians with dementia in Canada is projected to triple within a generation. The need for training and education about how to care for people with dementia is escalating daily.U-First! is a proven and effective approach to working with people with dementia. Through dialogue and a case-based approach, learners will have more confidence in working with people with responsive behaviours.

Training is especially designed for people working in community care, acute care, and long-term care.

U-First! was introduced in Ontario. To date, almost 8,500 individuals have been trained in the day long U-First! The framework has also been introduced to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Northwest Territories.

A one-day (6 hours) or two 3-hour workshops will train care providers in U-First!

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How do care providers benefit from
U-First! Training?*
  • Increased awareness of the causes of behaviour in people with
    dementia
  • Improved ability to handle situations that arise
  • Increased teamwork with other staff
  • Increased professionalism
  • Increased ability to prevent aggression
  • Reduced stress*Source: Third Party Survey Data Evaluation December 2007