The Alzheimer Society of Toronto recognizes that during the COVID-19 pandemic caregivers are experiencing both ongoing and new challenges; this drop-in virtual support group provides an opportunity for unpaid care partners of indivi...
Vascular and Alzheimer Dementia Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE
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This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Vascular and Alzheimer dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
Join us for Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) online with Jennifer! Non-Impact Aerobics uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels of ...
Come and enjoy an hour of live music, provided by Justis! Justis is a Music Therapist with Miya Music Therapy. Join us for a Sing-A-Long with Justis and his guitar to popular oldies.
Mondays - January 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 2:00 pm to ...
Webinar: Advances in Dementia Research - Updates on Diagnosis and Self-Care through Wearables and Molecular Technologies
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In this webinar, scientists from the Ontario Neurodegenerative Disease Research Initiative (ONDRI) will present recent updates related to their work in studying multiple diseases that can cause dementia. Details of the Health in Aging and N...
The Alzheimer Society of Toronto recognizes that during the COVID-19 pandemic caregivers are experiencing both ongoing and new challenges; this drop-in virtual support group provides an opportunity for unpaid care partners of indivi...
This workshop will help care partners of a person with dementia in mid-to-late stages to develop and participate in meaningful activities. The goal is to provide practical ideas on how participants can spend quality time together by...
Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) - ONLINE
ONLINE
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The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
The Boomers Club focuses on wellness for people with Early Onset Dementia and their care partners. In this online series, we will be creating informal connections among people who are on the same journey while engaging in a variety of recrea...
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
Join us for Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) online with Jennifer! Non-Impact Aerobics uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels of ...
This presentation discusses changes in communication that occur in people with dementia and strategies to communicate and support the individual using a person- centered approach.
Swallowing and Communication Changes in Dementia: Is There Anything We Can Do to Preserve our Skills?
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There are normal changes in our ability to communicate and to swallow food or liquids safely that occur with aging. However, when the brain is changing due to a neurodegenerative process such as dementia, the pattern of change may be di...
Our peer-led support groups provide care partners with the opportunity to discuss both practical and emotional needs related to caring for a family member with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementias. These groups are facilitated by volu...
Dementia Care Training Program - Zoom (2 full days -ONLINE)
ONLINE
DCTP
PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a personal support worker or front-line health-care provider.
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s specialized Dementia Care Training Progra...
Come and enjoy an hour of live music, provided by Justis! Justis is a Music Therapist with Miya Music Therapy. Join us for a Sing-A-Long with Justis and his guitar to popular oldies.
Mondays - January 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 2:00 pm to ...
Dementia Care Training Program - Zoom (2 full days -ONLINE)
ONLINE
DCTP
PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a personal support worker or front-line health-care provider.
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s specialized Dementia Care Training Progra...
This workshop will review the importance of Advance Care Planning, and the steps involved in the process, in the case where one becomes mentally incapable of making their health care decisions.
The Alzheimer Society of Toronto recognizes that during the COVID-19 pandemic caregivers are experiencing both ongoing and new challenges; this drop-in virtual support group provides an opportunity for unpaid care partners of indivi...
Virtual Art Talks with Art Gallery Ontario (AGO) - ONLINE
ONLINE
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Are you looking for a more in-depth experience of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)? The AGO is offering engaging small group virtual art talks for Alzheimer Society Toronto. The AGO will help you explore their collection through con...
The content of this solution-focused support group is driven by the participants, with an emphasis on the unique experiences and challenges of young carers (16 to 40 years old).
From the comfort of your home, you'll have a chance to meet others in a fun and supportive environment and be transported to beautiful outdoor settings. We’ll start each week by awakening our senses through some gentle se...
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
Speaker Series: Part 1 - What's New in Research for Alzheimer's and Non-Alzheimer's Dementias?
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An explosion of research in Alzheimer’s disease over the past year has moved the field closer to effective treatments. Progress is also being made in some non-Alzheimer’s dementias, including Parkinson’s disease demen...
This workshop will provide care partners with an overview of Alzheimer's disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and illustrates the progression of the disease.
For family caregivers related to a person living with dementia.
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
Dementia Care Training Program - Zoom (2 full days -ONLINE)
ONLINE
DCTP
PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a personal support worker or front-line health-care provider.
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s specialized Dementia Care Training Progra...
Join us for Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) online with Jennifer! Non-Impact Aerobics uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels of ...
Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE
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This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Frontotemporal dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Come and enjoy an hour of live music, provided by Justis! Justis is a Music Therapist with Miya Music Therapy. Join us for a Sing-A-Long with Justis and his guitar to popular oldies.
Mondays - January 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 2:00 pm to ...
The Alzheimer Society of Toronto recognizes that during the COVID-19 pandemic caregivers are experiencing both ongoing and new challenges; this drop-in virtual support group provides an opportunity for unpaid care partners of indivi...
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
The Boomers Club focuses on wellness for people with Early Onset Dementia and their care partners. In this online series, we will be creating informal connections among people who are on the same journey while engaging in a variety of recrea...
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
Join us for Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) online with Jennifer! Non-Impact Aerobics uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels of ...
Spousal Living With Ambiguous Loss Support Group (4 sessions) ONLINE
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This 4-week structured support group is for spouses and partners of individuals living with dementia in the mid-to-late stages. We will explore the concept of https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/i-have-frien
This educationall workshops aims to give care partners an overview of issues related to long-term care (LTC). The goal is for care partners to learn about how the decision for LTC could have an impact on them, understand the applicati...
Webinar: Overview of Young Onset Dementia (for Frontline Healthcare Providers)
ONLINE
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Enhance your knowledge of young onset dementia, the unique challenges faced by the person and their families and strategies to support someone who is living with young onset dementia.
Come and enjoy an hour of live music, provided by Justis! Justis is a Music Therapist with Miya Music Therapy. Join us for a Sing-A-Long with Justis and his guitar to popular oldies.
Mondays - January 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 2:00 pm to ...
Webinar: Supporting Communication (for Care Partners)
ONLINE
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This webinar will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how communication can change over the couse of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia.
January 2022
ASSMNBD - 11th Annual Wine, Women and Purses
Wives Support Group - ONLINE
Drop-In General Caregiver Support Group (ONLINE)
Webinar: Care Partner Stress and Building Resilience (for Family Caregivers)