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CARERS Program
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This 8 - week program is for family caregivers of people with early and mid-stage demenita. An Accredited program of the Sinai Health System Reitman Centre CARERS Program, this is a fully integrated, comprehensive dementia care program that introduces the innovative use of standardized patients - actors trained to simulate real-life situations - so that caregivers, guided by expert clinical coaches, will learn how to deal with common challenging situations.

Goals of the Program:

  • Enhance practical skills for caregivers
  • Improve caregivers' coping and problem-solving skills
  • Enhance caregivers' confidence in dealing with challenges
  • Improve caregivers' social interaction and social support

Dates and Time - this is a 8-week program

Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm and

Thursdays, May 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

There will be special programming for your family member with dementia on-site.

COST: FREE, registration is required. You will be contacted for pre-screening to confirm your attendance. 

For more information, please contact Aynsley Moorhouse at 416-322-6560 or by email at amoorhouse@alz.to

Date:
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Address:
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
20 Eglinton Ave. West, 16th Floor
Toronto, ON M4R 1K8

We're sorry, the deadline for registering for this event has passed.