Behavioural Support Training Program (BSTP) builds on the person-centred dementia care concepts introduced in DCTP by focusing on interactive activities, hands-on exercises and group discussion.
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 se...
Changes in communication occur in people with dementia. Learn to recognize these different ways of communication and understand how dementia affects a person's ability convey their thoughts and feelings. This workshop will also:
Location: Toronto Memory Program https://www.torontomemoryprogram.com/
This 8 - week program is for family caregivers of people with early and mid-stage dementia. An Accredited program of the Sinai Health System Reitman Centre CARERS Program, this is...
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 tools and education to respond t...
In partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), we invite you to a free screening of "Love Story" an all-time favorite directed by Arthur Miller.
A boy called Oliver (Ryan O’Neil) and a girl called Jenny (...
This is a one-hour guided tour of the ROM for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The tour is facilitated by two of the museum’s experienced Docents and is assisted by Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s volun...
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...
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.
Location: Reconnect Community Health Services http://www.reconnect.on.ca/contact-us/#2562-eg-av-w
Sharing our stories as we explore the events, thoughts and feelings associated with the death in our family, can a powerful part of the healing process ...
This is a one-hour guided tour of the AGO for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The tour is facilitated by an experienced AGO Docent and is assisted by Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s volunteers.
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.
* The role of government and community leadership * Rights and responsibilities in public domain * How to contribute the elder's time and skills to so...
Alzheimer Society of Toronto in partnership with the Jane Street Hub are excited to offer an on-going monthly support group for family members caring for people with dementia.
Family caregivers will have a safe and confidential opport...
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...
Training, Education and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH)
SPRINT Senior Care
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 is a one-hour guided tour of the Aga Khan Museum for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The tour is facilitated by one of the museum’s experienced Docents and is assisted by Alzheimer Society of Toronto&rs...
February 2019
Behavioural Support Training Program (4 Sessions)
First Steps (4 Sessions)
Webinar: Dementia and Communication
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