Why U-First!

The goal of the U-First! Program is to offer training to care providers in how to improve the quality of the interaction between the formal care provider and the person living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

If you are caring for someone with dementia, the U-First! Program will help you

Understand the behaviour changes in a person with dementia
Flag possible changes seen in the person
Interact with skill and understanding
Reflect and report the behaviour
Support the person with dementia and their family caregiver

You will also learn how to involve the Team in caring for the person with dementia.