Minds in Motion is a program that combines light physical excercises, mental, and social stimulation for individuals living with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, and their care partners (family mem...
Living with Ambiguous Loss Support Group (4 sessions)
Toronto Memory Program
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 a...
This workshop discusses myths and facts of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This workshop is intended for both general public and family members. It is an interactive workshop that provides the op...
Minds in Motion is a program that combines light physical excercises, mental, and social stimulation for individuals living with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, and their care partners (family...
* 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.
Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Wexford Presbyterian Church
Brief Description
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...
Palliative Approach can be very useful when caring for someone living with dementia. Taking the opportunity to prepare and avoid making decisions in crisis is an important cornerstone of...
General Caregiver Support Group (4 sessions) in FARSI
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Brief Description:
The content of the support group is driven by the participants. Participants are encouraged to speak about issues of importance to them and to suggest topics for future discussion.
This workshop will provide caregivers with an understanding of how dementia affects the brain by exploring the 7 A's of dementia. Each A represents a change to a particular ...
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...
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 ...
This is a monthly wellness group for people living with Young Onset Dementias (under age 65) and their care partners. We do different fun actvities that include gentle exercises, music, dancing, art and...
* 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.
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...
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 assisting fa...
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 environtment. The goal is to be focused on the p...
* 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.
A workshop for family caregivers to help gain tips for planning holidays and special occasions Participants will also learn strategies to promote meaningful communication with the person with dementia while explorin...
This support group provides an opportunity for family caregivers of individuals with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.