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:
August 3, 2016
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. Topics: * Gain a greate...
August 3, 2016 5:30 PM
August 4, 2016
Finding Joy & Humour in Caregiving
Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (The Hub) 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...
August 4, 2016 10:15 AM
Young Onset Dementia Caregivers Support Group (4 sessions)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Description: This 4-week support group is for family caregivers of individuals with young onset dementia ( before age 65). Learning objectives: * Provides an opportunity for family caregivers who are caring for someone...
August 4, 2016 5:30 PM
August 8, 2016
Minds in Motion
St. Clair West Services for Seniors 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. Pro...
August 8, 2016 10:00 AM
Water Colour Painting (4 Sessions)
St. Clair West Services for Seniors Part of the Active Living Program sponsored by Manulife Brief Description: * This 4-week group program will provide an opportunity for family caregivers and people in the early stages of dementia to use simple wa...
August 8, 2016 10:00 AM
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 ...
August 8, 2016 2:30 PM
August 9, 2016
Online Dementia Care Training Program (ODCTP)
Online For PSWs and other Health Care Professionals When: Tuesdays, from August 9 to September 19, 2016 Program runs for 6 weeks. Cost: $60 Please visit www.alzeducate.ca for more information and requirements and to register online. http://www.al...
August 9, 2016 12:00 AM
Minds in Motion
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association 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 ca...
August 9, 2016 4:00 PM
Dementia Care Training Program (4 Sessions)
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...
August 9, 2016 5:00 PM
Mindfulness for Caregivers
Alzheimer Society Toronto Brief Description: This four-week group will offer family caregivers of person with dementia a chance to learn and practice mindfulness techniques in an open and relaxed environtment. The goal is to be focused on the present...
August 9, 2016 5:30 PM
August 13, 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...
August 13, 2016 9:00 AM
August 16, 2016
Moving to Long Term Care (3 sessions)
Woodgreen Community Services Three week workshop aims to give family caregivers an overview of issues related to LTC.
August 16, 2016 4:30 PM
August 17, 2016
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...
August 17, 2016 1:30 PM
Webinar: Brain Health
Online Use your computer, internet connection and phone to participate in a live presentation Description: * Learn risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and startegies to improve and maintain the health of the brain.
August 17, 2016 6:30 PM
August 24, 2016
Webinar: 3 Ds: Delirium, Depression and Dementia
Online Use your computer, internet connection and phone to participate in a live presentation Description: * Learn to differentiate delirium, depression and dementia, identify risk factors and discuss the steps in addressing each of the Ds.
August 24, 2016 2:00 PM
Young Carers Meetup
Alzheimer Society Toronto Are you a young adult whose parent has Dementia? you are not alone! Come and meet others who are also on this journey. This group offers a chance to: * Share your story * Discuss how your relationship with your parent/gra...
August 24, 2016 5:30 PM
August 25, 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...
August 25, 2016 5:30 PM
Dance Therapy
Maria A. Shchuka Library Expression Through Music and Rhythm Dance/Movement therapy is a person-centered holistic practice. It allows for the exploration of the connection between mind and body as a creative outlet for self-expression. With the use o...
August 25, 2016 6:00 PM
August 26, 2016
Building Your Resilience
Providence Healthcare Strengthen Your "Change" Muscles! This workshop will help caregivers tap into existing sources of resilience and learn new resilience-building strategies. Learning Objectives: * Describe the concept of resilience and why it i...
August 26, 2016 10:00 AM
August 31, 2016
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...
August 31, 2016 10:00 AM
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