Bring your needles, hooks and yarn and join like-minded individuals as they work on their latest creations and share an appreciation for fibre art amongst an inclusive and friendly group. Facilitator, Dawn Juruc will encourage partici...
End-of-Life Care: Workshop for Care Partners (ONLINE)
ONLINE
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This workshop is designed to help those caring for people living with dementia to better prepare and properly manage their loved one's care as they reach the end-of-life stage. The focus of the session will be on exploring concepts like ...
We will be doing the exercise portion of our Minds in Motion each session as well as some Trivia. The exercise is a mix of cardio, stretch and balance and is 45min in length.
Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join Yoga and Exercises with Jenn and Jen W. every Monday morning at 10am for a different activity... one that may get you moving, help you to learn something new, or simply have some fun and a good laugh!
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.
We will be doing the exercise portion of our Minds in Motion each session as well as some Trivia. The exercise is a mix of cardio, stretch and balance and is 45min in length.
Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels of agility and are suitable for individuals who want ...
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...
Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) - ONLINE
ONLINE
Support Group
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.
Learning to Live with Ambiguous Loss Workshop - ONLINE
ONLINE
Ambiguous Loss
For care partners of individuals living with dementia in mid-to-late stages. Explore the concept of ambiguous loss, develop coping strategies and gain understanding of feelings of grief when caring for a person with dementia.
Webinar: Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
ONLINE
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This workshop will provide learners an overview of Alzheimer's disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and illustrates the progression of the disease.
We will be taking tours of museums, galleries, and zoos from around the world. Galleries such as Van Gogh and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Toronto Zoo are just some of the places we have visited.
Join the Alzheimer Society staff for Minds in Motion every Wednesday morning at 10am for a different activity... one that may get you moving, help you to learn something new, or simply have some fun and a good laugh!
In collaboration with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, Dancing with Parkinson's (DWP) hosts specifically curated dance classes for people living with dementia and their care partners and families.
Webinar: Transitioning to Long Term Care - Adjusting to LTC
ONLINE
This set of two 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 applicati...
We will be doing the exercise portion of our Minds in Motion each session as well as some Trivia. The exercise is a mix of cardio, stretch and balance and is 45min in length.
Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels of agility and are suitable for individuals who want ...
Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) - ONLINE
ONLINE
Support Group
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 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