Event Calendar

We have 4 locations in the GTA where events are held. Please make sure to check your event's location, in the event details, before arrival.

Locations include:

Main Office:
20 Eglinton Ave W, Floor 16
Toronto, ON,
M4R 1K8
Toronto Memory Program:
1 Valleybrook Dr. #400
North York, ON
M3B 2S7
Providence Healthcare:
3276 St. Clair Ave E
Scarborough, ON
M1L1W1
Reconnect Community
Health Services:

(Formerly St. Clair West
Services for Seniors)
2562 Eglinton Ave W, Suite 202
Toronto, ON
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June 1, 2018
RSVP First Steps (4 sessions)

Location: Toronto Memory Program
https://www.torontomemoryprogram.com/

For people recently diagnosed and/or living with early stage dementia
and their family carers to attend together. Session topics
include a
dementia overview, adapting to brain ch...
June 1, 2018 10:00 AM
June 2, 2018
RSVP Care Essentials
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This full-day training for family caregivers will help you explore how
communication and behaviour may change in the middle stages of
dementia.

Topics include:

* The progression of dementia
* Understanding behaviour an...
June 2, 2018 10:00 AM
June 5, 2018
Open Finding Your Way (Cantonese)
Woodgreen Senior Active Living Centre

A workshop on reducing the risk of people with dementia from going
missing.

Participants will learn:

* Why people with dementia go missing
* What to look for and how to help someone who is lost and confused
* ...
June 5, 2018 10:00 AM
Ticketed Behavioural Support Training Program
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Behavioural Support Training Program (BSTP) builds on the
person-centred dementia care concepts introduced in DCTP by
focusing on interactive activities, hands-on exercises and group
discussion.

You will learn to further ...
June 5, 2018 5:00 PM
June 6, 2018
Open Boomers Club
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Boomers Club is a weekly wellness group for people living with Young
Onset Dementias (under age 65) and their care partners. Each week, we
do different activities that include gentle exercises, music, dancing,
art and brai...
June 6, 2018 5:30 PM
Open Brain Health
Toronto Public Library - Parkdale

Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

COST: FREE, registration is required.

Please call TPL - Parkdale Branch t...
June 6, 2018 6:30 PM
Open Dementia and Supportive Communication
Toronto Public Library - Fairview Branch

Changes in communication occur in people with dementia. Through a free
workshop presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, learn to
recognize these different ways of communication and understand how
dementi...
June 6, 2018 6:30 PM
June 7, 2018
RSVP Understanding Behaviour and Communication Strategies
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This workshop is for family caregivers providing care for a person
in the middle and late stages of dementia. The primary focus of the
workshop is to provide caregivers with the necessary tools and
education to respond to ...
June 7, 2018 1:00 PM
Open Brain Health
Toronto Public Library - Cliffcrest Branch

Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

COST: FREE, registration is required.

Please call Ann Mackenzie a...
June 7, 2018 6:30 PM
June 8, 2018
Ticketed Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care
providers

GPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for
team members who care for older adults who display responsive
behaviours ass...
June 8, 2018 9:00 AM
Open Overview of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Toronto Public Library - Riverdale Branch

This presentation allows participants to learn about Alzheimer's
disease and other dementias, the impact of changes to the brain, the
progression of Alzheimer's disease, strategies to reduce risk factors
and h...
June 8, 2018 1:00 PM
June 9, 2018
RSVP Navigating the Dementia Care System
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This workshop will provide caregivers with an overview of services
available for people with dementia and their caregivers. Services
reviewed include dental care, housing, some OHIP covered services,
respite services, fina...
June 9, 2018 10:00 AM
June 11, 2018
Open Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Tour
Royal Ontario Museum


Part of the Active Living Program sponsored by Manulife

A guided interactive tour of the Royal Ontario Museum for people in the
early stages of dementia and their
June 11, 2018 2:30 PM
Open Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Toronto Public Library - Deer Park Branch

Description:

Learn about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, the impact of
changes to the brain, and the progression of Alzheimer's disease!



COST: FREE, please call to register

Please contact Mary L...
June 11, 2018 6:00 PM
June 12, 2018
Open Alzheimer's Disease and Supportive Communication (Cantonese)
Woodgreen Senior Active Living Centre

Changes in communication occur in people with dementia. Through a free
workshop presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, learn to
recognize these different ways of communication and understand how
dementia a...
June 12, 2018 10:00 AM
RSVP Tour of Toronto Botanical Gardens and Edward Gardens
Toronto Botanical Gardens

This guided tour features nearly four acres of themed,
contemporary, urban-sized gardens, offering four seasons of inspiration
and
education. These informative and engaging tours are designed for people
to gain
a greater unde...
June 12, 2018 10:00 AM
Open Webinar: Dementia and Communication
ONLINE

Use your computer, internet connection and phone to participate in a
live presentation.

Description:

* Learn how dementia affects communication and strategies to
improve communication with the person with dementia
* For family caregivers.

...
June 12, 2018 12:00 PM
RSVP Caregiver Stress
West Neighbourhood House
This workshop is to help caregivers identify their sources of stress
and develop coping strategies.

Objectives:

* Explore the different types of stress caregivers may experience
and develop coping strategies to deal with the...
June 12, 2018 5:30 PM
June 13, 2018
Open Brain Health (in FARSI)
Iranian Women's Organization of Ontario

Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

Presented by Alzheimer Society of Toronto in FARSI.

COST: FREE, regis...
June 13, 2018 1:00 PM
RSVP Creativity in Caregiving
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This interactive workshop will teach care partners how to incorporate
drama, art and imagination into their relationship with family members
with memory loss.

Objectives:

* Learn creative activities and exercises that ...
June 13, 2018 1:00 PM
Open Boomers Club
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Boomers Club is a weekly wellness group for people living with Young
Onset Dementias (under age 65) and their care partners. Each week, we
do different activities that include gentle exercises, music, dancing,
art and brai...
June 13, 2018 5:30 PM
June 14, 2018
RSVP Dementia and Palliative Care Training (1 Full Day)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

PRE-REQUISITE: This workshop is for PSWs or Front-line Health Care
Providers.

This workshop is facilitated by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and the
Alzheimer Society of Toronto staff. Front-line healthcare
professional...
June 14, 2018 9:00 AM
RSVP Peer Support Group for Caregivers
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This support group, led by trained volunteer facilitators, provides
caregivers with the opportunity to discuss the many challenges of
caring for a family member with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias,
with others who ...
June 14, 2018 12:00 PM
RSVP Understanding Behaviour and Communication Strategies
Kipling Acres

Brief Description:

This workshop is for family caregivers providing care for a person
in the middle stages of dementia. The primary focus of the
workshop is to provide caregivers with the necessary tools and
education to respond to cha...
June 14, 2018 1:00 PM
June 16, 2018
Ticketed Dementia Care Training Program (2 full days)

Location: Toronto Memory Program
https://www.torontomemoryprogram.com/contact/

PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a personal support worker or front-line
health-care provider.

Description:
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing
th...
June 16, 2018 9:00 AM
RSVP Dementia 101
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
This workshop will provide family caregivers with an overview of
Alzheimer's disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and
illustrates the progression of the disease.

Topics:

* Gain a greater understanding o...
June 16, 2018 10:00 AM
June 18, 2018
Open Brain Health
Toronto Public Library - Deer Park

Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

COST: FREE, registration is required.

Please contact Mary Lam - Deer Park ...
June 18, 2018 6:00 PM
June 19, 2018
Open Brain Health
South Riverdale Community Health Centre

Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

COST: FREE, registration is required.

Please call Sarpreet Khera to ...
June 19, 2018 11:00 AM
RSVP Dementia 101

Location: Providence Healthcare
http://providence.on.ca/

This workshop will provide family caregivers with an overview of
Alzheimer's disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and
illustrates the progression of the disease.

Topics:

* G...
June 19, 2018 1:30 PM
RSVP We Need Your Help
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Help us shape the future of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.

Join us for a 2-hour workshop with Scott Russell, Chief Executive
Officer at Alzheimer Society of Toronto, to share your experience
living with dementia or car...
June 19, 2018 6:00 PM
June 20, 2018
Open Boomers Club
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Boomers Club is a weekly wellness group for people living with Young
Onset Dementias (under age 65) and their care partners. Each week, we
do different activities that include gentle exercises, music, dancing,
art and brai...
June 20, 2018 5:30 PM
June 21, 2018
Open Brain Health
Toronto Public Library - Brentwood

Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

COST: FREE, registration is required.

Please contact Helen Delaurier at T...
June 21, 2018 2:00 PM
RSVP We Need Your Help
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Help us shape the future of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.

Join us for a 2-hour workshop with Scott Russell, Chief Executive
Officer at Alzheimer Society of Toronto, to share your experience
living with dementia or car...
June 21, 2018 6:00 PM
Open Understanding Behaviour and Communication
Ukrainian Care Centre

Brief Description:

This workshop is for family caregivers providing care for a person
with dementia. The primary focus of the workshop is to provide
caregivers with the necessary tools and education to respond to changes
in com...
June 21, 2018 7:00 PM
June 23, 2018
RSVP Monthly Mindfulness for Caregivers Group
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This once a month group will offer family caregivers of person with
dementia a chance to learn and practice mindfulness techniques in an
open and relaxed environment. The goal is to be focused on the present
moment while b...
June 23, 2018 10:00 AM
June 25, 2018
RSVP Education Night for Personal Support Workers
The Peoples Church

A Dinner Presentation with Presenting Sponsor Integracare

Join us to for a
special presentation from Nalini Sen on the topic of Emerging Themes
in
Dementia Research.

Nalini Sen is the Director of
Research at the Alzheimer Society ...
June 25, 2018 5:00 PM
June 26, 2018
RSVP Dementia 101
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
This workshop will provide family caregivers with an overview of
Alzheimer's disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and
illustrates the progression of the disease.

Topics:

* Gain a greater understanding o...
June 26, 2018 1:00 PM
Open Dementia and Supportive Communication
Toronto Public Library - Deer Park Branch

Changes in communication occur in people with dementia. Through a free
workshop presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, learn to
recognize these different ways of communication and understand how
dement...
June 26, 2018 6:00 PM
June 27, 2018
Open Webinar: Brain Health
ONLINE

Use your computer, internet connection and phone to participate in a
live presentation

Description:

* Learn risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and startegies to
improve and maintain the health of the brain.



June 27, 2018 4:00 PM
Open Boomers Club
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Boomers Club is a weekly wellness group for people living with Young
Onset Dementias (under age 65) and their care partners. Each week, we
do different activities that include gentle exercises, music, dancing,
art and brai...
June 27, 2018 5:30 PM
June 28, 2018
RSVP Dementia and Palliative Care Training (1 Full Day)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

PRE-REQUISITE: This workshop is for PSWs or Front-line Health Care
Providers.

This workshop is facilitated by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and the
Alzheimer Society of Toronto staff. Front-line healthcare
professional...
June 28, 2018 9:00 AM
RSVP Preparing for Late and End Stage Dementia

Location: Providence Healthcare
https://www.providence.on.ca/contact

How a Palliative Approach Can Help

Palliative Approach can be very useful when caring for someone living
with dementia. Taking the opportunity to prepare and avoid making
decisions...
June 28, 2018 10:30 AM
June 29, 2018
Open Brain Health
SCHC - Toronto Community Housing

Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

COST: FREE, please call to register.

Please contact Dominika Siemiatkowska t...
June 29, 2018 10:30 AM
Open Brain Health
Toronto Public Library - Don Mills

Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

COST: FREE, registration is required.

Please contact Nick Smidstra at TPL ...
June 29, 2018 2:00 PM

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