Salt and Strength
The Salt and Strength program is designed to support people living with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and dysautonomia.
This program offers:
- Peer Support - Connect with others who understand living with dysautonomia.
- Education and Awareness - Learn practical strategies for daily living.
- Supportive Supplies - Resources to help manage symptoms and live well.
- Fitness and Strength Opportunities - Gentle, accessible movement options designed with dysautonomic conditions in mind.
Who is this program for?
- Individuals living with POTS and dysautonomia
- Community members seeking:
- Support
- Education
- Connection
- Those looking for tools and strategies to improve quality of life.
Survey
We are currently running an anonymous survey to discover individual's electrolyte preferences. You can find the survey here.
Interested in learning more?
Contact Krystal at 204-947-0194 or e-mail saltandstrength@ilrc.mb.ca to find out how to participate, access resources or join upcoming activities.
Research And Development, Salt & Strength
Family Caregiver Workshops
Thousands of older adults and Manitobans with disabilities rely on the support of family caregivers to live independently in the community and remain in their homes.
Family caregivers are not professional healthcare aides, but perform many of the same duties and can bear significant responsibility for the wellbeing of their loved one/family member.
ILRC provides essential training and support to family caregivers seeking to develop new skills and increased awareness.
Course Content
Family Caregiver Workshops cover a variety of topics broken up into six modules:
Activities of Daily Living: Feeding/nutrition, skin care (pressure sores), shower/bath routines, medication management, oral care, foot care, etc.
Lifts and Transfers: Assistive devices, range of motion, body mechanics, transfers, fall prevention, (re)positioning, Hoyer lifts, etc.
Bowel & Bladder Care: Peri-care, personal hygiene, catheters, equipment & supplies, infection control, bowel dis-impaction, etc.
Wound Care: Wound identification, risk factors/prevention, infection control, cleansing agents, bandages and dressings, wound care management.
Respiratory Care: Anatomy, trach suctioning, ventilators, manual resuscitation, dressings & ties, mucous plug relief, etc.
Communication: Methods of communication, person-centered support, non-judgmental listening, non-verbal communication, conflict & crisis, self-care, etc.
Times: Half-day workshops in the morning or afternoon.
Location: ILRC’s DART Training Centre 100 – 167 Lombard Ave. (Winnipeg, MB).
Cost: All workshops cost $80 + GST each.
Private and customized classes are also available for your community organization.
If you are interested in registering for a course click on the links below.
Family Caregiver Workshops, Training Info and RegistrationPlease note that the AGM is being postponed to a later date. Stay tuned for updates - thank you.
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