October 1, 2016
Dementia Care Training Program (2 Full Days)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a personal support worker or front-line health-care provider. Description: Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Toronto's specialized Dement...
October 1, 2016 9:00 AM
Dementia 101
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Description: * This workshop will provide family caregivers with an overview of Alzheimer's disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and illustrates the progression of the disease. Objectives: * Gain a gr...
October 1, 2016 10:00 AM
October 2, 2016
Late and End Stage Dementia
Alzheimer Society of Toronto How a Palliative Approach Can Help Brief Description: * Caring for an individual in the final stages of dementia can be very challenging. Taking the opportunity to prepare and avoid making decisions in crisis is an impo...
October 2, 2016 10:30 AM
October 6, 2016
Dementia and Palliative Care Training (1 Full Day)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto PRE-REQUISITE: This workshop is for PSW's or Front-line Health Care Providers Brief Description: * This workshop is facilitated by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and the Alzheimer Society of Toronto staff. Front-line ...
October 6, 2016 9:00 AM
Understanding Behaviour and Communication Strategies
St. Clair West Services for Seniors Brief Description: This workshop is for family caregivers providing care for a person in the middle stages of dementia. The primary focus of the workshop is to provide caregivers with the necessary tools and educa...
October 6, 2016 10:00 AM
Dementia Care Training Program (2 full days)
St. Elizabeth Healthcare RE-REQUISITE: Must be a personal support worker or front-line health-care provider. Description: Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Toronto's specialized Dementia Ca...
October 6, 2016 3:00 PM
October 7, 2016
Minds in Motion
Providence Healthcare Minds in Motion is a program that combines physical activity, mental, and social stimulation for individuals living with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, and their care partners. Program Dates: Oc...
October 7, 2016 10:00 AM
Men's Cooking Group
The Parish of St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff Brief Description: Offered through the partnership between St. Nicholas Birch Cliff and the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, the Men's Cooking Group is a free, four week beginner's cooking class and support group ...
October 7, 2016 11:00 AM
October 11, 2016
Online Dementia Care Training Program (ODCTP)
Online For PSWs and other Health Care Professionals When: Tuesdays, October 11 to November 21, 2016 Program runs for 6 weeks. Cost: $60 Please visit www.alzeducate.ca for more information and requirements and to register online. http://www.alzeduc...
October 11, 2016 12:00 AM
Webinar: Executive Functions
Online Use your computer, internet connection and phone to participate in a live presentation Description: * Learn to define executive functions and the implications of impaired executive functioning in dementia.
October 11, 2016 12:00 PM
Support Group for Caregivers who Support a Loved One with Dementia
Momiji Centre Momiji, in partnership with Alzheimer Society, organizes the monthly (5 times of Oct/2016 - Feb/2017) support group for caregivers. You will not only learn the skills and knowledge but also relief your stress by sharing your caregiver e...
October 11, 2016 1:30 PM
Art in the Moment: AGO Tour
Art Gallery of Ontario Part of the Active Living Program sponsored by Manulife Brief Description: * A guided, interactive tour of the Art Gallery of Ontario for people in the early stages of dementia and their family caregivers. Light refreshmen...
October 11, 2016 2:30 PM
October 12, 2016
The Family Dynamics of Caregiving
Providence Healthcare Building on Family Dynamics in Coping with Dementia This workshop will explore the major challenges and concerns that can arise for families caring for a person with dementia. Learning Objectives: * Identify family dynamics a...
October 12, 2016 10:00 AM
Creativity in Caregiving
Toronto Public Library - Locke Branch Incorporating drama, art and imagination into your relationship In this interactive workshop, participants will: * Learn creative activities and exercises that you and your family member who has dementia can do...
October 12, 2016 2:00 PM
October 13, 2016
Minds in Motion
Islington Senior's Centre Minds in Motion is a program that combines physical activity, mental, and social stimulation for individuals living with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, and their care partners. Program Dates...
October 13, 2016 10:00 AM
Moving to Long Term Care (3 sessions)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Description: This 3 week educational workshops aims to give family caregivers an overview of issues related to long-term care (LTC). The goal is for caregivers to learn about how the decision for LTC could have an impact ...
October 13, 2016 1:30 PM
October 14, 2016
Understanding Behaviour and Communication Strategies
Momiji Centre Brief Description: This workshop is for family caregivers providing care for a person with dementia. The primary focus of the workshop is to provide caregivers with the necessary tools and education to respond to changes in communicati...
October 14, 2016 1:30 PM
October 15, 2016
Behaviour Support Training Program (BSTP)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Building on the Dementia Care Concepts Introduced in DCTP PROGRAM PRE-REQUISITE: * Completion of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto 12-hour Dementia Care Training Program (DCTP) or completion of U-FIRST 6-HOUR training * ...
October 15, 2016 9:30 AM
October 17, 2016
First Steps
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Sharing Experiences about the Dementia Journey Brief Description: * A five-session workshop for people in the early stages of dementia and their family caregivers
October 17, 2016 10:30 AM
Understanding Behaviours
Sprint Senior Care Learn how to better communicate with someone with dementia. Brief Description: This workshop is for family caregivers and friends of individuals in the middle stages of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Objectiv
October 17, 2016 1:00 PM
Royal Ontario Museum Tour
Royal Ontario Museum Part of the Active Living Program sponsored by Manulife Pre-screening required. Please sign up on the interest form and a program staff will get back to you. A guided interactive tour of the Royal Ontario Museum for people in ...
October 17, 2016 2:30 PM
October 18, 2016
Dementia and Communication
South East Toronto Family Health Team Learn how dementia affects communication and strategies to improve communication with the person with dementia. Learning Objectives: * Understand our need to connect through communication * Recognize how demen...
October 18, 2016 4:30 PM
October 19, 2016
Caregiver Stress
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Brief Description: * This workshop is to help caregivers identify their sources of stress and develop coping strategies Objectives: * Explore the different types of stress caregivers may experience and develop coping...
October 19, 2016 1:30 PM
October 21, 2016
Dementia Care Training Program (Medix College - closed group)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto RE-REQUISITE: Must be a personal support worker or front-line health-care provider. Description: Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Toronto's specialized Dementi...
October 21, 2016 9:00 AM
October 24, 2016
Caregiver Support Group
St. Clair West Services for Seniors Brief Description: The content of the support group is driven by the participants. Participants are encouraged to speak about issues of importance to them and to suggest topics for future discussion. Learning Obje...
October 24, 2016 10:00 AM
October 25, 2016
Webinar: Dementia and Communication
Online Event Use your computer, internet connection and phone to participate in a live presentation. Description: * Learn how dementia affects communication and strategies to improve communication with the person with dementia * For family caregiv...
October 25, 2016 12:00 PM
Understanding Behaviours and Communication Strategies
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Brief Description: This workshop is for family caregivers providing care for a person with dementia. The primary focus of the workshop is to provide caregivers with the necessary tools and education to r...
October 25, 2016 6:00 PM
October 26, 2016
Finding Joy & Humour in Caregiving
Providence Healthcare This workshop is for caregivers of individuals living with dementia with a focus on looking at the lighter side of caregiving. Participants will: * Explore looking and living beyond the diagnosis * Create opportunities for joy...
October 26, 2016 10:00 AM
October 27, 2016
Dementia and Palliative Care Training (1 Full Day)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto PRE-REQUISITE: This workshop is for PSWs or Front-line Health Care Providers. Brief Description: * This workshop is facilitated by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and the Alzheimer Society of Toronto staff. Front-line ...
October 27, 2016 9:00 AM
October 28, 2016
Behaviour Support Training Program (Mosaic)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Building on the Dementia Care Concepts Introduced in DCTP PROGRAM PRE-REQUISITE: * Completion of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto 12-hour Dementia Care Training Program (DCTP) or completion of U-FIRST 6-HOUR training * ...
October 28, 2016 9:00 AM
October 29, 2016
A Changing Melody Forum
Oakham House at Ryerson University Empower yourself through learning, connect with others, get supported and get inspired Supported by Dr. Dan Andreae Join us at the Fourth Annual Forum for a day of gathering for persons living with MCI or dementia,...
October 29, 2016 10:00 AM
Next Steps
Alzheimer Society of Toronto This workshop is for family caregivers of people in the early to late stage of dementia Objective: * Overview of dementia and the role of the family caregiver * Changes in the brain and brain health * Medications avai...
October 29, 2016 10:00 AM
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