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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October 1, 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...
October 1, 2016 9:00 AM
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RSVP 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
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October 2, 2016
RSVP 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
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October 6, 2016
RSVP 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
Event Details
RSVP 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
Event Details
RSVP 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
Event Details
October 7, 2016
RSVP 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
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RSVP 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
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October 11, 2016
Open 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
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Open 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
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Open 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
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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...
October 11, 2016 2:30 PM
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October 12, 2016
RSVP 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
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Open 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
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October 13, 2016
RSVP 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
Event Details
RSVP 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
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October 14, 2016
Open 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
Event Details
October 15, 2016
Ticketed 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
Event Details
October 17, 2016
RSVP 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
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RSVP 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
Event Details
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 ...
October 17, 2016 2:30 PM
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October 18, 2016
RSVP 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
Event Details
October 19, 2016
RSVP 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
Event Details
October 21, 2016
RSVP 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
Event Details
October 24, 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...
October 24, 2016 10:00 AM
Event Details
October 25, 2016
Open 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
Event Details
RSVP 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
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October 26, 2016
RSVP 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
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October 27, 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
...
October 27, 2016 9:00 AM
Event Details
October 28, 2016
RSVP 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
Event Details
October 29, 2016
RSVP 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
Event Details
RSVP 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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