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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September 3, 2018
Open Online Dementia Care Training Program (ODCTP)
ONLINE

For PSWs and other Health Care Professionals

When: September 3 to October 15, 2018

Webinars are on Week 1 and 5 (September 4 and October 2)

Program runs for 6 weeks.

Cost: $75

Please visit www.alzeducate.ca for more information and
requi...
September 3, 2018 12:00 AM
September 4, 2018
RSVP Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia

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

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, strategie...
September 4, 2018 5:00 PM
September 5, 2018
RSVP Caregiver Stress

Location: Reconnect Community Health Services
http://www.reconnect.on.ca/

This workshop is to help caregivers related to a person living with
dementia identify their sources of stress and develop coping strategies

Objectives:

* Explore the differe...
September 5, 2018 10:00 AM
RSVP Balancing Risks and Rewards in Dementia

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

This workshop is for family caregivers related to a person living with
dementia, it aims to:

* Explore the concept of risk for persons with dementia, their
families, and care pr...
September 5, 2018 1:00 PM
RSVP Home Safety

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

This workshop is for family caregivers related to a person living with
dementia. It will focus on helping caregivers identify the risks unique
to their situation and make the necessary modi...
September 5, 2018 5:30 PM
September 6, 2018
RSVP Brain Health

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

This workshop will better the participant's understanding of the risk
factors of dementia and improving and maintaining the health of the
brain.

Learning Objectives:

* Understand some of...
September 6, 2018 10:00 AM
RSVP Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

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 how the Alzhei...
September 6, 2018 10:00 AM
Open Building Caregiver Resilience
Michael Garron Hospital

This workshop will help caregivers tap into existing sources of
resilience and learn new resilience-building strategies.

Learning Objectives:

* Describe the concept of resilience and why it is important for
family caregivers...
September 6, 2018 12:00 PM
Open Driving and Dementia
Toronto Public Library - Leaside Branch

This workshop discusses how dementia impacts a person’s ability
to drive safely, the current legislations related to driving and
dementia and action steps to take when a person with dementia can no
longer ...
September 6, 2018 2:00 PM
September 7, 2018
Open Brain Games
Chartwell Avondale Retirement Residence

This workshop discusses myths and facts of Alzheimer’s disease
and dementia. It is an interactive workshop that provides the
opportunity for open discussion and questions regarding dementia.

Learning Obj...
September 7, 2018 10:00 AM
September 10, 2018
RSVP Understanding Behaviour and Supportive Communication
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Changes in communication occur in people with dementia. Through this
workshop you will learn to recognize these different ways of
communication and understand how dementia affects a person's ability to
convey their thought...
September 10, 2018 10:00 AM
RSVP Men's Cooking Group
The Parish of St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff

The Men's Cooking Group is a free, four week beginner's cooking class
and support group for male partners caring for someone with dementia.

In this class, participants will:

* Have a hands-on cooking experien...
September 10, 2018 11:00 AM
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
September 10, 2018 2:30 PM
September 11, 2018
RSVP Choir!
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This
music program, facilitated by a professional musician and Ryerson
University
music teacher, is designed to engage and enhance the individual’s
knowledge in
music and singing. The class also aims to expose the st...
September 11, 2018 5:30 PM
September 12, 2018
RSVP Art Series
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto

Join
us for a 6-week art series where you’ll get a chance to learn,
experiment, and
explore creativity with different visual arts projects and mediums each
week.

This
workshop, offered in an encouraging and rel...
September 12, 2018 1:00 PM
RSVP AST Speaker Series: Understanding First Steps
George Ignatieff Theatre, University of Toronto

Understanding First Steps: When is it time to see my Doctor? How do I
get a diagnosis? What do I do next?

Every 3 seconds, 1
person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. So many questions
come to...
September 12, 2018 6:00 PM
Open Young Onset Dementia Caregivers Support
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This support group is for family caregivers of individuals diagnosed
with young onset dementia (earlier than age 65).

Learning Objectives:

* To share insights with each other related to one’s personal
situation
* ...
September 12, 2018 6:00 PM
September 13, 2018
RSVP Dementia and Palliative Care Training
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...
September 13, 2018 9:00 AM
RSVP Finding Your Way

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

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...
September 13, 2018 10:00 AM
RSVP Brain Health
New Toronto Seniors Centre

This workshop will better the participant's understanding of the risk
factors of dementia and improving and maintaining the health of the
brain.

Learning Objectives:

* Understand some of the research findings on reducing ...
September 13, 2018 11:00 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 ...
September 13, 2018 12:00 PM
September 17, 2018
RSVP Minds in Motion
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto

Minds in
Motion is a social program that combines light physical exercises and
cognitive
stimulation for individuals living with early to mid-stage
Alzheimer’s disease
or other dementias, and their care partners...
September 17, 2018 10:00 AM
RSVP Building Caregiver Resilience

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

Strengthen Your "Change" Muscles!

This workshop will help caregivers tap into existing sources of
resilience and learn new resilience-building strategies.

Learning Objectives:

* Describ...
September 17, 2018 5:30 PM
September 18, 2018
RSVP The Aga Khan Museum Tour
The Aga Khan Museum

Description:

A guided tour of the Aga Khan Museum for people with dementia and their
family caregivers.

Light refreshments will be served after the tour.

COST: FREE, registration is required.

September 18, 2018 10:30 AM
RSVP Moving to Long-Term Care Series
West Neighbourhood House

This 3-session educational workshop aims to give caregivers related to
the person living with dementia an overview of issues related to
long-term care (LTC). The goal is for caregivers to learn about how the
decision for LTC c...
September 18, 2018 5:30 PM
RSVP Dementia 101

Location: Providence Healthcare
http://www.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:
...
September 18, 2018 6:00 PM
September 19, 2018
RSVP Finding Joy and Humour in Caregiving
Rexdale Community Health Centre

This interactive workshop facilitated by the Alzheimer Society of
Toronto is for caregivers of people living with dementia.

Topics:

* Creating opportunities for joy and looking at the lighter side of
caregiving
* T...
September 19, 2018 10:00 AM
Open Webinar: Celebrating Special Occasions
ONLINE

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

Description:

* Gain practical tips for planning for special occasions, and
strategies to promote meaningful communication.
* For family caregivers.

Thi...
September 19, 2018 12:00 PM
September 20, 2018
RSVP Dementia and Palliative Care Training
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...
September 20, 2018 9:00 AM
Open Updates in Alzheimer's Disease Research
Toronto Public Library - Albert Campbell Branch

This workshop
will review major milestones in Alzheimer’s Disease research and
summarize
trends in ongoing research happening worldwide.
More specifically, it will help us…

Learning
Object...
September 20, 2018 6:30 PM
September 22, 2018
Ticketed Dementia Care Training Program (2 Full Days)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

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
the Alzheimer Society of Toronto's specialized Dement...
September 22, 2018 9:00 AM
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...
September 22, 2018 10:00 AM
September 24, 2018
RSVP Balancing Risks and Rewards in Dementia

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

This workshop is for family caregivers related to a person living with
dementia, it aims to:

* Explore the concept of risk for persons with dementia, their
families, and care providers
* ...
September 24, 2018 5:00 PM
September 25, 2018
Open Collective Imaginations - Art Show
Don Mills Family Health Team (DMFHT)

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto and the Don Mills Family Health Team
would like to invite you to an evening of Collective Imaginations Art
Works created by people living with Alzheimer's.

Come and enjoy an evenin...
September 25, 2018 4:00 PM
RSVP Caregiver Stress
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

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...
September 25, 2018 5:30 PM
Open Dementia 101
Toronto Public Library - Oakwood Village Branch

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 gre...
September 25, 2018 6:30 PM
September 26, 2018
Open Advisory Committee
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Are you living with dementia? Have you used our
programs and services in the past? Do you want to help develop
a guiding vision that will inform the work we do at AST?

If so,
you are invited to join the Alzheimer Societ...
September 26, 2018 2:00 PM
September 27, 2018
RSVP Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

Location: Providence Heatlhcare
http://www.providence.on.ca/

This workshop is for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
and caregivers of people living with MCI. The focus of the
session will be on providing an overview of MCI and the d...
September 27, 2018 1:00 PM
Open Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia
Toronto Public Library - Maria A. Shchuka 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 factor...
September 27, 2018 1:00 PM
RSVP Understanding Behaviour and Communication

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

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 t...
September 27, 2018 5:30 PM
RSVP Unpacking Denial in Caregiving
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This workshop is for caregivers of individuals living with
dementia. The focus of the session will be on exploring the
concept of denial, how it impacts persons with dementia and their care
partners, and strategies for as...
September 27, 2018 5:30 PM
September 29, 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...
September 29, 2018 10:00 AM

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