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 3, 2018
Open Brain Games
Toronto Public Library - Agincourt Branch

This workshop discusses myths and facts of Alzheimer’s disease
and dementia. It is an interactive workshop that provides the
opportunity for open discussion and questions regarding dementia.

Learning O...
October 3, 2018 1:00 PM
Open Dementia 101
Toronto Public Library - Annette St. Branch

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 greater...
October 3, 2018 2:00 PM
October 4, 2018
RSVP Dementia and Palliative Care Training
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

PRE-REQUISITE: This workshop is for PSWs or Front-line Health Care
Providers.

This workshop is facilitated by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and the
Alzheimer Society of Toronto staff. Front-line healthcare
professional...
October 4, 2018 9:00 AM
Open Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia (Cantonese)
Carefirst Seniors & Community Services

This presentation allows participants to learn about Alzheimer's
disease and other dementias, the impact of changes to the brain, the
progression of Alzheimer's disease, strategies to reduce risk factors
and how ...
October 4, 2018 10:00 AM
Open Alzheimer's Disease and Supportive Communication
Toronto Public Library - Maria A. Shchuka Branch

Changes in communication occur in people with dementia. Through a free
workshop presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, learn to
recognize these different ways of communication and understand how...
October 4, 2018 1:00 PM
RSVP Dance for Your Health!
Dixon Hall

This dance program offers seated and adapted dance classes for people
living with dementia and their caregivers. Classes are set to dynamic
music to stimulate and awaken pathways from the brain to the body,
sending messages for movements, i...
October 4, 2018 1:30 PM
Open Brain Health (Interactive)
Toronto Public Library - Leaside Branch

This presentation aims to increase participant's understanding of
factors that may reduce the risk for developing dementia and that may
help maintain brain health. It will include interactive games and
exercises...
October 4, 2018 2:00 PM
Open Dementia 101
Toronto Public Library - Leaside Branch
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 greater unde...
October 4, 2018 2:00 PM
RSVP Dementia 101
Toronto Public Library - Humber Summit Branch
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...
October 4, 2018 6:30 PM
October 9, 2018
RSVP Training, Education and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH)
Better Living

The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving
at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists
of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.

The program incorporates skill building, atten...
October 9, 2018 10:00 AM
Open Art in the Moment: AGO Tour
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)

Part of the Active Living Program sponsored by Manulife

A guided, interactive tour of the Art Gallery of Ontario for people in
the early stages of dementia and their family caregivers.

Light refreshments will be served ...
October 9, 2018 1:00 PM
RSVP Training, Education and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH)

Location: Toronto Memory Program
https://www.torontomemoryprogram.com/

The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving
at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists
of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 min...
October 9, 2018 2:00 PM
October 10, 2018
Open Finding Joy and Humour in Caregiving
Dixon Hall

This interactive workshop facilitated by the Alzheimer Society of
Toronto is for caregivers of people living with dementia.

Topics:

* Creating opportunities for joy and looking at the lighter side of
caregiving
* The benefits of using ...
October 10, 2018 5:30 PM
October 11, 2018
RSVP Dementia and Palliative Care Training
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

PRE-REQUISITE: This workshop is for PSWs or Front-line Health Care
Providers.

This workshop is facilitated by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and the
Alzheimer Society of Toronto staff. Front-line healthcare
professional...
October 11, 2018 9:00 AM
Open Brain Health (Cantonese)
Carefirst Seniors & Community Services

This presentation aims to increase participant's understanding of
factors that may reduce the risk for developing dementia and that may
help maintain brain health. It will include interactive games and
exercises ...
October 11, 2018 10:00 AM
Open Brain Games
Toronto Public Library - Maria A. Shchuka Branch

This workshop discusses myths and facts of Alzheimer’s disease
and dementia. It is an interactive workshop that provides the
opportunity for open discussion and questions regarding dementia.

Lea...
October 11, 2018 1:00 PM
Open Finding Your Way
Malvern Family Resource Centre

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 and confused
* What t...
October 11, 2018 1:00 PM
RSVP Understanding Behaviour and Communication
Toronto Public Library - Humber Summit Branch

This workshop is for family caregivers providing care for a person
in the middle and late stages of dementia. The primary focus of the
workshop is to provide caregivers with the necessary tools and
educati...
October 11, 2018 6:30 PM
October 13, 2018
Ticketed Dementia Care Training Program (2 Full Days)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Location: Providence Healthcare
https://www.providence.on.ca/contact

PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a personal support worker or front-line
health-care provider.

Description:
Increase your skills in caring for people with dement...
October 13, 2018 9:00 AM
October 15, 2018
RSVP Learning to Live with Ambiguous Loss
SPRINT Senior Care

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

Workshop is for family caregivers related to the person living with
dementia.

Learning Obje...
October 15, 2018 1:00 PM
Open Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Tour
Royal Ontario Museum


Part of the Active Living Program sponsored by Manulife

A guided interactive tour of the Royal Ontario Museum for people in the
early stages of dementia and their
October 15, 2018 2:30 PM
October 16, 2018
Open Webinar: Meaningful Activities
ONLINE

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

Description:

* This workshop will help family caregivers to develop and
participate in meaningful activities with their family member or
friend with demen...
October 16, 2018 12:00 PM
Open Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia
Toronto Public Library - Beaches Branch

This presentation allows participants to learn about Alzheimer's
disease and other dementias, the impact of changes to the brain, the
progression of Alzheimer's disease, strategies to reduce risk factors
and how...
October 16, 2018 2:00 PM
RSVP Building Caregiver Resilience
West Neighbourhood House

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 is important for
family caregiver...
October 16, 2018 5:00 PM
Open Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia
Toronto Public Library - Main Street Branch

This presentation allows participants to learn about Alzheimer's
disease and other dementias, the impact of changes to the brain, the
progression of Alzheimer's disease, strategies to reduce risk factors
and...
October 16, 2018 6:30 PM
October 17, 2018
Open Brain Games (Cantonese)
Toronto Public Library - Agincourt Branch

This workshop discusses myths and facts of Alzheimer’s disease
and dementia. It is an interactive workshop that provides the
opportunity for open discussion and questions regarding dementia.

Learning O...
October 17, 2018 1:00 PM
Open Young Onset Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This support group is for family caregivers of individuals diagnosed
with young onset dementia (earlier than age 65).

Learning Objectives:

* To share insights with each other related to one’s personal
situation
* ...
October 17, 2018 6:00 PM
October 18, 2018
RSVP Dementia and Palliative Care Training
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

PRE-REQUISITE: This workshop is for PSWs or Front-line Health Care
Providers.

This workshop is facilitated by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and the
Alzheimer Society of Toronto staff. Front-line healthcare
professional...
October 18, 2018 9:00 AM
RSVP AST - CARERS Program (8 sessions)

Location: Toronto Memory Program
https://www.torontomemoryprogram.com/

This 8 - week program is for family caregivers of people with early and
mid-stage dementia. An Accredited program of the Sinai Health System
Reitman Centre CARERS Program, this is...
October 18, 2018 10:00 AM
Open Finding Your Way (Cantonese)
Carefirst Seniors & Community Services

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 and confused
*...
October 18, 2018 10:00 AM
RSVP Navigating the Dementia Care System

Location: Providence Healthcare
http://www.providence.on.ca/

This workshop will provide caregivers with an overview of services
available for people with dementia and their caregivers. Services
reviewed include dental care, housing, some OHIP covered...
October 18, 2018 10:00 AM
Open Finding Your Way
Toronto Public Library - Maria A. Shchuka Branch

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 and ...
October 18, 2018 1:00 PM
Open Brain Games
Toronto Public Library - Humber Summit Branch

This workshop discusses myths and facts of Alzheimer’s disease
and dementia. It is an interactive workshop that provides the
opportunity for open discussion and questions regarding dementia.

Learni...
October 18, 2018 6:30 PM
October 19, 2018
Open Brain Health
Toronto Public Library - Beaches Branch

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.

COST: FREE, please call 416-393-7703 to
register.

Toronto Public Libr...
October 19, 2018 2:00 PM
October 23, 2018
RSVP The Aga Khan Museum Tour
The Aga Khan Museum

Description:

A guided tour of the Aga Khan Museum for people with dementia and their
family caregivers.

Light refreshments will be served after the tour.

COST: FREE, registration is required.

October 23, 2018 10:30 AM
October 24, 2018
Open Brain Games
North York Seniors Centre

This workshop in partnership with COSTI Immigrant Services will discuss
myths and facts of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It is an
interactive workshop that provides the opportunity for open discussion
and questions ...
October 24, 2018 10:30 AM
RSVP Caregiver Stress
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

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 strategies to deal with...
October 24, 2018 5:30 PM
October 25, 2018
Open Alzheimer's Disease and Supportive Communication (Cantonese)
Carefirst Seniors & Community Services

Changes in communication occur in people with dementia. Through a free
workshop presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, learn to
recognize these different ways of communication and understand how
dementia ...
October 25, 2018 10:00 AM
RSVP Horse Program
Generously supported by Woodbine Cares



Location:Community Association for Riders with Disabilities (CARD)

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Card/@43.7786715,-79.4691652,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd50850e5b4b5245c!8m2!3d43.7778859!4d-79.468946

This...
October 25, 2018 1:30 PM
Open AST - Advisory Committee
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Are you living with dementia? Have you used our
programs and services in the past? Do you want to help develop
a guiding vision that will inform the work we do at AST?

If so,
you are invited to join the Alzheimer Societ...
October 25, 2018 2:00 PM
RSVP Art Series
Don Mills Family Health Team

Join us for an 8-week art series workshop where you’ll get a
chance to learn, experiment, and explore creativity with different
visual arts projects and mediums each week.

This workshop, offered in an encouraging an...
October 25, 2018 2:30 PM
October 26, 2018
Ticketed Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care
providers

GPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for
team members who care for older adults who display responsive
behaviours ass...
October 26, 2018 9:00 AM
Open Alzheimer's Disease and Supportive Communication
Toronto Public Library - Beaches Branch

Changes in communication occur in people with dementia. Through a free
workshop presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, learn to
recognize these different ways of communication and understand how
dementia...
October 26, 2018 2:00 PM
October 27, 2018
RSVP Monthly Mindfulness for Caregivers Group
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This once a month group will offer family caregivers of person
with dementia a chance to learn and practice mindfulness
techniques in an open and relaxed environment. The goal is to be
focused on the present moment while b...
October 27, 2018 10:00 AM
October 29, 2018
Open Online Dementia Care Training Program (ODCTP)
ONLINE

For PSWs and other Health Care Professionals

When: October 29 to December 9, 2018 - REGISTRATION IS FULL AND CLOSED

Webinars are on Week 1 and 5 (October 30 and November 27)

Program runs for 6 weeks.

Cost: $75

Please visit our calendar fo...
October 29, 2018 12:00 AM
RSVP Creativity in Caregiving

Location: Reconnect Community Healt Services
http://www.reconnect.on.ca/contact-us/#2562-eg-av-w

This interactive workshop will teach caregivers related to the person
living with dementia on how to incorporate drama, art and imagination
into their re...
October 29, 2018 2:00 PM
RSVP Education Night for Personal Support Workers
The Peoples Church

Theatre Play, I'm Still Here!

Join us for a
special Theatre Presentation sponsored by Integracare.

I’m
Still Here! is based on research conducted with persons
living with dementia and with daughters of mothers diagnosed with...
October 29, 2018 5:00 PM
RSVP Training, Education and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH)
SPRINT Senior Care

The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving
at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists
of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.

The program incorporates skill building, ...
October 29, 2018 5:30 PM
October 30, 2018
Open Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia
St. Bonaventure's Catholic Parish

This presentation allows participants to learn about Alzheimer's
disease and other dementias, the impact of changes to the brain, the
progression of Alzheimer's disease, strategies to reduce risk factors
and how the A...
October 30, 2018 9:30 AM
Open Health Forum
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto

Please join us for an engaging and informative afternoon
presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto (AST) with interactive
presentations on brain health and brain games, wellness and active
living, and
health care ...
October 30, 2018 12:30 PM
Open Finding Your Way
Toronto Public Library - Beaches Branch

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 and confused
...
October 30, 2018 2:00 PM
Open Brain Games
Toronto Public Library - Oakwood Village Branch

This workshop discusses myths and facts of Alzheimer’s disease
and dementia. It is an interactive workshop that provides the
opportunity for open discussion and questions regarding dementia.

Lear...
October 30, 2018 6:30 PM
RSVP Navigating the Dementia Care System
Toronto Public Library - Northern District Branch

This workshop will provide caregivers with an overview of services
available for people with dementia and their caregivers. Services
reviewed include dental care, housing, some OHIP covered services,
r...
October 30, 2018 6:30 PM

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