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November 1, 2016
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Dementia 101
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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... |
| November 1, 2016 5:30 PM |
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PSW Support Group
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Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Come share your experiences and challenges in this supportive
environment.
The four-part PSW Support Group provides an opportunity for Personal
Support Worker to come together and share their experiences and
challenges in... |
| November 1, 2016 5:30 PM |
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November 3, 2016
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PSW Education Night: ELDER ABUSE
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The Peoples Church
Join us for a dinner presentation on Elder Abuse
Presented by Judith Wahl, Executive Director,
Advocacy Center For the Elderly (ACE). As a Lawyer and Executive
Director, Judith has been
central to the development of ACE as the firs... |
| November 3, 2016 5:00 PM |
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Living with Ambiguous Loss Support Group (4 sessions)
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Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Brief Description:
* This support group is designed for family caregivers of those
diagnosed with dementia. The concept of "Ambiguous Loss"
will be explored with participants. Participants will have
an opportunity to l... |
| November 3, 2016 5:30 PM |
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November 4, 2016
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Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
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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... |
| November 4, 2016 9:00 AM |
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November 8, 2016
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Dementia Care Training Program (4 Sessions)
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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... |
| November 8, 2016 5:00 PM |
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Responding to Behaviours
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Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Understanding and Managing Responsive Behaviours
Brief Description:
* This workshop facilitated by Alzheimer Society of Toronto and
Baycrest is for family caregivers of those in the middle stage of
Alzheimer's disease o... |
| November 8, 2016 5:30 PM |
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November 9, 2016
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Dementia Care Training Program (Sienna Senior Living - closed group)
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Sienna Senior Living
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 Dementia Care ... |
| November 9, 2016 9:00 AM |
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Young Carers Meetup
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Alzheimer Society Toronto
Are you a young adult (between the ages of 16 to 35) 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 re... |
| November 9, 2016 5:30 PM |
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November 10, 2016
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Dementia and Palliative Care Training (1 Full Day)
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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
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| November 10, 2016 9:00 AM |
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Understanding Behaviour and Communication Strategies
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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... |
| November 10, 2016 1:30 PM |
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November 12, 2016
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Long-distance Caregiving
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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... |
| November 12, 2016 10:30 AM |
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November 14, 2016
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Royal Ontario Museum Tour
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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 ... |
| November 14, 2016 2:30 PM |
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The Family Dynamics of Caregiving
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Sprint Senior Care
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 and ... |
| November 14, 2016 6:00 PM |
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November 15, 2016
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Dementia 101
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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... |
| November 15, 2016 10:00 AM |
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November 16, 2016
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Webinar: Understanding Behaviours
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Online
Online Event
Use your computer, internet connection and phone to participate in a
live presentation
Description
Learn why behaviours occur and strategies to suppor the person with
dementia. (For family caregivers.)
To REGISTER: Go to our NE... |
| November 16, 2016 12:00 PM |
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Dementia Care Training Program (Nurse Next Door)
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Nurse Next Door
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 Care Traini... |
| November 16, 2016 5:00 PM |
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November 17, 2016
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Dementia and Palliative Care Training (1 Full Day)
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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
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| November 17, 2016 9:00 AM |
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AST Senior Social
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Weston Mt. Dennis Community Place Hub
Meet with the team from the Alzheimer Society of Toronto
The
Alzheimer Society of Toronto is thrilled to reach out to seniors living
in the
Mount Dennis neighbourhood.
Please join
us for a morning of fun and int... |
| November 17, 2016 11:00 AM |
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November 18, 2016
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Creativity in Caring
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Dotsa Bitove Wellness Academy
Brief Description:
* This interactive workshop will teach care partners how to
incorporate drama, art, and imagination into their relationships
with family members with memory loss.
Objectives:
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| November 18, 2016 4:30 PM |
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November 19, 2016
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Dementia Care Training Program (2 Full Days)
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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... |
| November 19, 2016 9:00 AM |
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November 21, 2016
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Caregiver Stress
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St. Clair West Services for Seniors
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 ... |
| November 21, 2016 10:00 AM |
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November 22, 2016
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What Now?: Navigating the Dementia Care System
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Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Join us for our second Fall 2016 AST Speaker Series event!
We’ll
discuss the most common questions posed to our Intake Coordinators, and
how to
approach the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) and other community
su... |
| November 22, 2016 6:00 PM |
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November 23, 2016
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Behaviour Support Training Program (Mosaic)
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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
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| November 23, 2016 9:00 AM |
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Webinar: Caregiver Stress
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Online
Use your computer, internet connection and phone to participate in a
live presentation
Description:
* Explore types of caregiver and coping strategies, increase
awareness of the importance of self care and learn about
supportive services.... |
| November 23, 2016 12:00 PM |
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Art in the Moment: AGO Tour
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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... |
| November 23, 2016 2:30 PM |
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November 24, 2016
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Dementia and Palliative Care Training (1 Full Day)
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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
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| November 24, 2016 9:00 AM |
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November 26, 2016
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Care Essentials
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Alzheimer Society of Toronto
This full-day training for family caregivers will help you explore how
communication and behaviour may change in the middle stages of
dementia.
Topics include:
* The progression of dementia
* Understanding behaviour an... |
| November 26, 2016 10:00 AM |
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November 28, 2016
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Caregiver Support Group
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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... |
| November 28, 2016 10:00 AM |
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Ontario Dementia Strategy
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Sprint Senior Care
Join us to discuss what needs to be included in a new Ontario Dementia
Strategy and to provide your input on how to support people with
dementia and their care partners. Input will be sent to Honourable Eric
Hoskins, Minister of Hea... |
| November 28, 2016 10:00 AM |
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