Behavioural Support Training Program - zoom (2 Full Days ONLINE)
ONLINE
DCTP students
Programs Pre-Requisites:
* Completion of either the Dementia Care Training Program (DCTP, ODCTP, or zDCTP) or U-FIRST! within the past 3 years * Currently working with people living with dementia through professional, placemen...
Learn the importance of meaningful activities for people with dementia or their family members. Demonstrate importance of sensory stimulation for people with dementia. Employ additional strategies and resources for creating meaningful act...
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!
CARERS Program for Adult Children (8 sessions) - ONLINE
ONLINE
Support Group
This 8-week online program is for adult children of people with mid- to late-stage dementia living in the community. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that su...
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 educational 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 appli...
Drop-in Long-Term Care Home (LTC) Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
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Goals of this group are to share personal feelings that relate to caring for a person living with dementia in a long-term care (LTC) home. Should you choose to participate in this group please know that we expect you to observ...
Dementia Care Training Program - Zoom (4 sessions -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...
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s specialized dementia care training program.
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 - February 7, 14, and 28 from 2:00 pm to 3:0...
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.
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!
Speaker Series: Part 2 - Where Are We Heading in Alzheimer's Prevention?
Speaker Series
Session 2: Where Are We Heading in Alzheimer’s Prevention?
Preventing Alzheimer’s disease is of major societal importance given the seriousness of the disease along with its high prevalence and cost. This presentation will...
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!
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.
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 educational 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 appli...
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...
Xenia Concerts Presents in partnership with TO Live & AST: After a Dream Classical Music Concert
Xenia Feb 12
Xenia Concerts presents in partnership with TO Live: After a Dream, a dementia-friendly online concert featuring classical music, broadcasted live on Zoom from Meridian Hall. Listen from the comfort of your home, interact with one anothe...
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 - February 7, 14, and 28 from 2:00 pm to 3:0...
This hands-on workshop will help care partners explore the concept of caregiver guilt and develop coping strategies for managing feelings of guilt when caring for som
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).
Care Partner Stress and Building Resilience - ONLINE
ONLINE
Support Group
This workshop is to help care partners identify their sources of stress and develop coping strategies. The focus of the session will be on exploring the concept of resilience and ways to build care partner resilience.
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 ...
Conversations: Personal Experiences on the Dementia Journey
AST author panel
Join us for an upcoming author panel event where four Canadian authors will share their perspectives on dementia through discussion of their respective and eclectic works, all while examining the stigma, health, prevention and caregi...
Drop-in Adult Child Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
drop-in adult child support group
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
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.
Dementia 101: Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia for General Public - ONLINE
ONLINE
workshop
This workshop will provide care partners, members of the general public, or professionals with an overview of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It will focus on being aware of the signs and symptoms and the importance of early d...
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...
CARERS Program for Spouse/Partner (8 sessions) - ONLINE
ONLINE
Support Group
This 8-week online program is for spouse or partner of people with mid- to late-stage dementia living in the community. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that...
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 agi...
Art Series Vibrant Inspirations: Making Art in Response to Observation - ONLINE
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Join Artist Facilitator, Kathleen Downie in this art series comprised of 8 stand-alone sessions in which participants will have the opportunity to delve into an inspirational visual theme. Each 90-minute session will permit time for p...
February 2022
ASSMNBD - 11th Annual Wine, Women and Purses
Wives Support Group - ONLINE
Webinar: Meaningful Activities (for Healthcare Professionals)
Drop-In General Caregiver Support Group (ONLINE)