Brief Description:

• This support group is designed for family caregivers of those diagnosed with dementia.  The concept of "Ambiguous Loss" will be explored with participants.  Participants will have an opportunity to learn about Pauline Boss' theory and obtain strategies to implement in their own lives.  By using Pauline Boss' theory participants should obtain a better understanding of their own experience of grief related to caring for their family member or friend.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop an understanding of the concept of "Ambiguous Loss"
• Develop coping strategies to implement in their own lives
• Obtain a better understanding of their own experiences of grief related to caring for their family member

Dates and time:

Thursday, April 6 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Thursday, April 13 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Thursday, April 20 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Thursday, April 27 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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COST: This support group is FREE

TO REGISTER:  Please call the Alzheimer Society of Toronto at 416-322-6560

and ask to speak to a counsellor.