Explore some of the unique challenges and issues that can arise when caring from a distance, as well as identify the different ways caregivers can provide support and be involved i...
U-First!® Advanced is a new education program for health care staff who provide direct care, who have already taken U-First!® and want to enhance their skills and ability to apply the U-First!® Framework.
Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) - 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.
This session's goal is to enhance your awareness of the risks of someone living with dementia going missing and some reasons why this may happen. Learn more about how you can help people with dementia live safely within the community and...
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...
Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication - ONLINE (for Care Partners)
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Support Group
This workshop provides an overview of behaviours in dementia and communicating in a supportive manner. It will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how behaviours and communication can change over the course of t...
Virtual Art Talks with Art Gallery Ontario (AGO) - 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).
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!
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, financial assis...
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)
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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 agi...
Drop-in Adult Child Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
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This monthly drop-in support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a parent living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group - 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.