Yoga & Exercise with Jenn & Jen #TogetherApart Club
Join the Alzheimer Society staff every morning at 10am for a different activity... one that may get you moving, help you to learn something new, or simply have some fun and a good laugh!
Bracebridge Group - Online Minds in Motion with Lynda Low
Please contact Lynda at 705-645-5621 or mim@alzheimermuskoka.ca for more information about Online Minds in Motion Sessions. mim@alzheimermuskoka.ca?subject=Register for Online Minds in Motion with Lynda Low in Bracebridge
Join the Alzheimer Society staff every morning at 10am for a different activity... one that may get you moving, help you to learn something new, or simply have some fun and a good laugh!
Join us for a 1-hour online session of Gentle Fitness with Jennifer online.
This program uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to ...
Heads Up for Healthier Brains shares information about dementia vs. normal aging, memory strategies, and looks at the importance of proper nutrition, exercise, stress management and social engagement for reducing the risk of dementia.
We will be taking tours of museums, galleries, and zoos from around the world. Galleries such as Van Gogh and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Toronto Zoo are just some of the places we have visited.
Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - ONLINE
ONLINE
workshop
This workshop will provide care partners, members of the general public, or professionals with an overview of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It will focus on being aware of the signs and symptoms and the importance of early d...
Online Q&A sessions with Public Education Coordinator, Shawna Torkoff (Friday)
Each online Zoom session will be unique and will address questions that have been sent via e-mail. If there is time, further open questions during the session will be offered. Even if you have not sent in a question, please feel free to join us!
To join a Social Session, please contact Taryl Bougie at 705-795-6259 or email taryl.bougie@alzheimersociety.ca. taryl.bougie@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register
To join a Social Session, please contact Taryl Bougie at 705-795-6259 or email taryl.bougie@alzheimersociety.ca. taryl.bougie@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register
Join us for a 1-hour online session of Gentle Fitness with Jennifer online.
This program uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to ...
The Alzheimer Society of Toronto recognizes that during the COVID-19 pandemic caregivers are experiencing both ongoing and new challenges; this drop-in virtual support group provides an opportunity for unpaid care partners of i...
An introductory series that focuses on understanding & supporting a person living with dementia. This series covers learning about dementia, adapting to changes in the brain, enhancing communication, assessing & managing risk & planning ahead.
Dementia Care Training Program - Zoom (4 sessions -ONLINE)
ONLINE
DCTP
PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a personal support worker or front-line health-care provider.
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s specialized Dementia Care Training Progra...
An introductory series that focuses on understanding & supporting a person living with dementia. This series covers learning about dementia, adapting to changes in the brain, enhancing communication, assessing & managing risk & planning ahead.
Dementia Care Training Program - Zoom (4 sessions -ONLINE)
ONLINE
DCTP
PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a personal support worker or front-line health-care provider.
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s specialized Dementia Care Training Progra...
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.
The Boomers Club focuses on wellness for people with Early Onset Dementias (under age 65) and their care partners. In this online series, we will be creating informal connections among people who are on the same journey while engagin...
The Boomers Club focuses on wellness for people with Early Onset Dementias (under age 65) and their care partners. In this online series, we will be creating informal connections among people who are on the same journey while engagin...
Promotes relaxation, alleviate stress, loosen and limber stiff joints, improve posture, strengthen muscles, stimulate circulation and improve balance and coordination all from the comfort of our chairs.
This is a fun hour of music. We have four musicians who rotate and bring a fabulous time of music and entertainment. Roger James, Cowboy Mark, Micheal K Meyers and Glenn Reid! come and join the fun!
No registration required. Just click the link and j...
Transitions in Dementia Care: Moving to a Long-Term Care Home - ONLINE
ONLINE
Workshop 1
This workshop aims to give 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 on them and to learn to cope with the transition.
Our peer-led support groups provide care partners with the opportunity to discuss both practical and emotional needs related to caring for a family member with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementias. These groups are facilitated by ...
Dementia Care Training Program - Zoom (4 sessions -ONLINE)
ONLINE
DCTP
PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a personal support worker or front-line health-care provider.
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s specialized Dementia Care Training Progra...
Care Essentials is a 2-week series that covers issues commonly faced by care partners supporting someone in the middle stages of dementia. Enhancing Communication & Responding to Behaviours are key topics.
City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy - Virtual Focus Group
ONLINE
City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy – Virtual Focus Groups
Alzheimer Society Toronto (AST) is thrilled to be leading the work on the City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy. The strategy, one of 27 recommendations outlined in the Toronto Senio...
Barrie (Mornings) - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Third Tuesday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at 705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca. simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual Care Partner Support Group
Barrie - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Third Tuesday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at 705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca. simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual Care Partner Support Group
Increase the skills and confidence of front line staff and volunteers working in tourism, food service, recreation, retail, financial and other services when engaging with individuals with dementia and their caregivers
We will be taking tours of museums, galleries, and zoos from around the world. Galleries such as Van Gogh and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Toronto Zoo are just some of the places we have visited.
This is a fun hour of music. We have four musicians who rotate and bring a fabulous time of music and entertainment. Roger James, Cowboy Mark, Micheal K Meyers and Glenn Reid! come and join the fun!
No registration required. Just click the link and j...
Stroud - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Third Thursday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at 705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca. simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual Care Partner Support Group
Orillia - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Third Wednesday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at 705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca. simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual Care Partner Support Group
Stroud - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Third Thursday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at 705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca. simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual Care Partner Support Group
Orillia - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Third Wednesday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at 705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca. simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual Care Partner Support Group
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s specialized dementia care training program.
Join us for a 1-hour online session of Gentle Fitness with Jennifer online.
This program uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to ...
The Alzheimer Society of Toronto recognizes that during the COVID-19 pandemic caregivers are experiencing both ongoing and new challenges; this drop-in virtual support group provides an opportunity for unpaid care partners of i...
This workshop will provide care partners, members of the general public, or professionals with an overview of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. It will focus on being aware of the signs and symptoms and the importance of early diagnos...
To kick off our Social with a Purpose Campaign, we are inviting you to participate in, Social with a Purpose: Trivia Edition, hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto via Zoom. Trivia is a great way ...
Guest presenter: Dr. Anthony J. Levinson MD. MSC. MA FRCP(C) McMaster University In this session you will learn more about the power of words, the link between language and stigma, and some examples of person centered language
To kick off our Social with a Purpose Campaign, we are inviting you to participate in, Social with a Purpose: Trivia Edition, hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto via Zoom. Trivia is a great way ...
Guest presenter: Dr. Anthony J. Levinson MD. MSC. MA FRCP(C) McMaster University In this session you will learn more about the power of words, the link between language and stigma, and some examples of person centered language
Collingwood - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Fourth Wednesday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at 705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca. simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual Care Partner Support Group
The Boomers Club focuses on wellness for people with Early Onset Dementias (under age 65) and their care partners. In this online series, we will be creating informal connections among people who are on the same journey while engagin...
Promotes relaxation, alleviate stress, loosen and limber stiff joints, improve posture, strengthen muscles, stimulate circulation and improve balance and coordination all from the comfort of our chairs.
Occurs every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month....
This is a fun hour of music. We have four musicians who rotate and bring a fabulous time of music and entertainment. Roger James, Cowboy Mark, Micheal K Meyers and Glenn Reid! come and join the fun!
No registration required. Just click the link and j...
This interactive presentation discusses the risk factors of dementia and how healthy lifestyle changes can help improve and maintain the health of the brain.
This webinar will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how communication can change over the couse of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia.
Penetang - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Fourth Monday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at 705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca. simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual Care Partner Support Group
This webinar will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how communication can change over the couse of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia.
Penetang - Virtual Care Partner Support Group (Fourth Monday each month)
To join any of these support groups, please call our office at 705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca. simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca?subject=Register for Orillia Virtual Care Partner Support Group
Join us for a 1-hour online session of Gentle Fitness with Jennifer online.
This program uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to ...
Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication - ONLINE
ONLINE
Support Group
This workshop provides an overview of behaviours in dementia and communicating in a supportive manner. It will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how behaviours and communication can change over the course of t...
The Alzheimer Society of Toronto recognizes that during the COVID-19 pandemic caregivers are experiencing both ongoing and new challenges; this drop-in virtual support group provides an opportunity for unpaid care partners of i...
This interactive presentation discusses the risk factors of dementia and how healthy lifestyle changes can help improve and maintain the health of the brain.
Learning Objectives:
* Understand some of the research findings on reduc...
To kick off our Social with a Purpose Campaign, we are inviting you to participate in, Social with a Purpose: Trivia Edition, hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto via Zoom. Trivia is a great way ...
The Alzheimer Society of Toronto recognizes that during the COVID-19 pandemic caregivers are experiencing both ongoing and new challenges; this drop-in virtual support group provides an opportunity for unpaid care partners of i...
This interactive presentation discusses the risk factors of dementia and how healthy lifestyle changes can help improve and maintain the health of the brain.
Learning Objectives:
* Understand some of the research findings on reduc...
To kick off our Social with a Purpose Campaign, we are inviting you to participate in, Social with a Purpose: Trivia Edition, hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto via Zoom. Trivia is a great way ...
We will be taking tours of museums, galleries, and zoos from around the world. Galleries such as Van Gogh and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Toronto Zoo are just some of the places we have visited.
City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy - Virtual Focus Group
ONLINE
City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy – Virtual Focus Groups
Alzheimer Society Toronto (AST) is thrilled to be leading the work on the City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy. The strategy, one of 27 recommendations outlined in the Toronto Senio...
City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy - Virtual Focus Group
ONLINE
City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy – Virtual Focus Groups
Alzheimer Society Toronto (AST) is thrilled to be leading the work on the City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy. The strategy, one of 27 recommendations outlined in the Toronto Senio...
September 2020
