Event Calendar

We have 4 locations in the GTA where events are held. Please make sure to check your event's location, in the event details, before arrival.

Locations include:

Main Office:
20 Eglinton Ave W, Floor 16
Toronto, ON,
M4R 1K8
Toronto Memory Program:
1 Valleybrook Dr. #400
North York, ON
M3B 2S7
Providence Healthcare:
3276 St. Clair Ave E
Scarborough, ON
M1L1W1
Reconnect Community
Health Services:

(Formerly St. Clair West
Services for Seniors)
2562 Eglinton Ave W, Suite 202
Toronto, ON
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September 1, 2016
RSVP The Boomers Club
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Socialize - Exercise - Energize

Description:

* The Boomers Club is an 8-week program that focuses on wellness
for the people with Early Onset Dementias (under age 65) and
their care partners. The idea is to create infor...
September 1, 2016 5:30 PM
September 6, 2016
Open Webinar: Understanding Ambiguous Loss
Online

Use your computer, internet connection and phone to participate in a
live presentation

Description:

* Explore the concept of ambiguous loss, develop coping strategies
and gain understanding of feelings of grief when caring for a
person with ...
September 6, 2016 6:30 PM
September 8, 2016
RSVP Dementia and Palliative Care Training (1 Full Day)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

PRE-REQUISITE: This event 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
hea...
September 8, 2016 9:00 AM
September 9, 2016
RSVP 7 A's of Dementia
Providence Healthcare

An overview of the symtoms of dementia

This workshop will provide caregivers with an understanding of how
dementia affects the brain by exploring the 7 A's of dementia. Each A
represents a change to a particular part of the brai...
September 9, 2016 10:00 AM
Open Overview of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

This presentation allows participantsto learn about Alzheimer's disease
and other demenitas, the impact of changes to the brain, the
progression of Alzheimer's disease, strategies to reduce the risk...
September 9, 2016 10:00 AM
September 12, 2016
RSVP Minds in Motion
Scarborough Hospital

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: Sep...
September 12, 2016 10:00 AM
RSVP Adjusting to Long Term Care
Sprint Senior Care

Brief Description:

Family caregivers will learn strategies to help the person with
dementia adjust to living in a Long Term Care (LTC) home, caregiver
coping strategies and tips for communicating with staff.

Learning Objectives:
...
September 12, 2016 1:00 PM
RSVP 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 ...
September 12, 2016 2:30 PM
September 13, 2016
Open Companionship Program
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

One-on-one Companionship for People with Dementia

If you or someone you know has dementia, come out to one of our
Friendly Gatherings hosted throughout the city. The goal of our
Friendly Gatherings is to create supportive...
September 13, 2016 5:30 AM
RSVP Dementia 101
St. Clair West Services for Seniors

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:

* Ga...
September 13, 2016 10:00 AM
RSVP 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...
September 13, 2016 2:30 PM
September 14, 2016
Open Living Well with HIV and Memory Changes
Casey House

A group for learning and sharing experiences

Are you experiencing struggles with memory (i.e. remembering
appointments), difficulty finding words, or experiencing challenges
with performing familiar tasks?

Casey House and the Alzheimer S...
September 14, 2016 3:00 PM
September 15, 2016
RSVP 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
...
September 15, 2016 9:00 AM
RSVP Long-distance Caregiving
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Brief Description:

* This workshop will provide strategies for family caregivers who
are providing care and support from a distance.

Topics:

* Explore the unique challenges and issues that can arise when
caring from a...
September 15, 2016 5:30 PM
September 16, 2016
Ticketed Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

GPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for
team members who care for older adults who display responsive
behaviours associated with dementia.The GPA curriculum will educate
staff on how to use a...
September 16, 2016 9:00 AM
Open Brain Health
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association



Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

A FREE workshop presented in CANTONESE by Alzheimer Soc...
September 16, 2016 10:00 AM
September 17, 2016
Ticketed 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...
September 17, 2016 9:30 AM
September 20, 2016
RSVP Dementia 101
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

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.

Objectiv...
September 20, 2016 1:00 PM
RSVP AST - Dementia 101
South East Toronto Family Health Team

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:

* ...
September 20, 2016 4:30 PM
RSVP Creativity in Caregiving
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

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 together...
September 20, 2016 5:30 PM
September 21, 2016
Open World Alzheimer's Day Open House
St. Clair West Services for Seniors

The
Alzheimer Society of Toronto is thrilled to establish its first
satellite
office with St. Clair West Services for Seniors!

To celebrate
our new office, we invite you to join us for an Open House where you
can ...
September 21, 2016 1:00 PM
Open Webinar: Overview of Young Onset Dementia
Online

Use your computer, internet connection and phone to participate in a
live presentation

Description:

* Learn about young onset dementia, the impact on the person and
their family, and supportive services



September 21, 2016 6:30 PM
September 22, 2016
RSVP Dementia and Palliative Care Training (1 Full Day)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

PRE-REQUISITE: This event 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
hea...
September 22, 2016 9:00 AM
RSVP Finding Joy & Humour in Caregiving
St. Clair West Services for Seniors

Brief Description:

* This interactive workshop facilitated by the Alzheimer Society of
Toronto is for caregivers of people who have dementia.

Topics:

* Creating opportunities for joy and looking at the lighter...
September 22, 2016 10:00 AM
September 23, 2016
Open Supportive Communication
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

Brief Description:

* This workshop discusses changes in communication that occur in
people with dementia and strategies to communcate more
effectively with individual using person-centred approach...
September 23, 2016 10:00 AM
RSVP Alzheimer Society of Toronto Choir
Music Therapy Centre

Part of the Active Living Program sponsored by Manulife

Bringing people together through the power of music.

Do you like to sing? Then join us for our 10-week choir for individuals
in the early stages of dementia and family care...
September 23, 2016 2:30 PM
September 24, 2016
RSVP Understanding Behaviour and Communication Strategies
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

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
education to...
September 24, 2016 10:00 AM
RSVP General Caregiver Support Group (4 sessions)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

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 Objectives:...
September 24, 2016 1:30 PM
September 26, 2016
Open 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...
September 26, 2016 10:00 AM
September 27, 2016
RSVP CARERS Program
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

A 10- week program 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 ...
September 27, 2016 2:00 PM
Open Companionship Program
Anne Johnston Health Station

One-on-one Companionship for People with Dementia

If you or someone you know has dementia, come out to one of our
Friendly Gatherings hosted throughout the city. The goal of our
Friendly Gatherings is to create supportive...
September 27, 2016 3:00 PM
RSVP Learning to Live with Ambiguous Loss
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Brief Description:

This presentation will help participants identify this unique type of
loss and explore concepts for learning to live with Ambiguous
Loss.

Learning Objectives:

* Describe the concept of Ambiguous Los...
September 27, 2016 5:30 PM
September 28, 2016
RSVP Dementia 101
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

This workshop presented by Alzheimer Society of Toronto and CAMH
will provide family caregivers with an overview of Alzheimer's
disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and illustrates
the pro...
September 28, 2016 6:00 PM
September 30, 2016
Open Finding Your Way Program and Resources for People with Dementia
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

A workshop on reducing the risk of people with dementia from going
missing.

Participants will learn:

* Why people with dementia go missing
* What to look for and how to help someone who is lost ...
September 30, 2016 10:00 AM
RSVP Long Distance Caregiving
Providence Healthcare

For family caregivers caring from a distance

This workshop will explore some of the unique challenges and issues
that can arise when caring from a distance, as well as identify the
different ways caregivers can provide support a...
September 30, 2016 10:00 AM

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