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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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Dementia 101
Bathurst-Finch Community Hub

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...
March 28, 2017 1:00 PM
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Caregiver Stress in FARSI
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...
March 28, 2017 5:00 PM
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Education Night for Personal Support Workers
The Peoples Church

Self-Care with Melissa Turzanski, RN, BScN, GNC(C)

Join us for a Dinner Presentation.

Melissa
graduated from Ryerson University in 2005, and has been working at
Baycrest
since 2006. Throughout her years at Baycrest, Melissa has wo...
March 28, 2017 5:00 PM
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Responding to Behaviours
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...
March 28, 2017 5:30 PM
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Responding to Behaviours
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...
March 28, 2017 5:30 PM
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Physical Activity and Brain Health
Humber River Family Health Team

As part of the ‘Engaging Active Seniors – Body, Mind,
Community’ workshop series, you’re invited to a
presentation on Physical
Activity and Brain Health co-hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Toro...
March 30, 2017 1:30 PM
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Speakers Series: Driving and Dementia Toolkit Presentation and Research
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Dr. Gary Naglie and Dr. Mark Rapoport,
from Baycrest Health Sciences, Sunnybrook Health Sciences and
University of
Toronto will present findings from an ongoing study on driving and
dementia,
funded by the Canadian Consort...
March 30, 2017 6:00 PM
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Minds in Motion
Anne Johhnston Health Station

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 D...
April 3, 2017 1:00 PM
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7 A's of Dementia
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

An overview of the symtoms of dementia

This workshop will provide caregivers with an understanding of how
dementia affects the brain by exploring the 7 A's of dementia. Each A
represents a change to a particular part of t...
April 4, 2017 10:00 AM
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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...
April 4, 2017 1:00 PM
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Care in Later Stages
Woodgreen Community Services

Preparing for the Later Stages

A workshop for family caregivers of people in the late stage of
dementia.

Topics:

* What to consider when preparing for later stages
April 4, 2017 4:30 PM
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Dementia 101
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...
April 6, 2017 10:00 AM
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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...
April 6, 2017 5:00 PM
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Living with Ambiguous Loss Support Group (4 sessions)
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...
April 6, 2017 5:30 PM
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The Boomers Club
The Anne Johnston Health Station

Socialize - Exercise - Energize

Description:

* The Boomers Club is an 8-week program that focuses on wellness
for the p
April 6, 2017 5:30 PM
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The Boomers Club
The Anne Johnston Health Station

Socialize - Exercise - Energize

Description:

* The Boomers Club is an 8-week program that focuses on wellness
for the p
April 6, 2017 5:30 PM
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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...
April 8, 2017 9:00 AM
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Care Essentials
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...
April 8, 2017 10:00 AM
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Preparing for Late and End Stage Dementia
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

How a Palliative Approach Can Help

Palliative Approach can be very useful when caring for
someone living with dementia. Taking the opportunity to prepare and
avoid
making decisions in crisis is an important cornerstone of...
April 9, 2017 11:00 AM
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Dance Therapy
St. Clair West Services for Seniors

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. Wit...
April 10, 2017 1:00 PM
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Navigating the Dementia Care System
Sprint Senior Care

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,
respite services, financial assi...
April 10, 2017 1:00 PM
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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 family caregivers.

Light refreshments are served following the to...
April 10, 2017 2:30 PM
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Navigating the Dementia Care System
St. Clair West Services for Seniors

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,
respite service...
April 12, 2017 10:00 AM
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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...
April 12, 2017 1:00 PM
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Art Series
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Join us for a 5-week art series 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 and relaxin...
April 13, 2017 1:00 PM
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Brain Health
West Neighbourhood House

Description:

This presentation will better the participant's understanding of the
risk factors of dementia and improving and maintaining the health of
the brain.

Learning Objectives:

* Understand some of the research find...
April 13, 2017 1:30 PM
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Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias in MANDARIN
SJMC Community Centre

Brief Description

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
h...
April 18, 2017 2:30 PM
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Understanding Behaviours
South East Toronto Family Health Team

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.
...
April 18, 2017 4:30 PM
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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.



April 18, 2017 6:30 PM
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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...
April 19, 2017 5:30 PM
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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
...
April 20, 2017 9:00 AM
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Coffee with Cathy
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto invites you to spend Friday morning
with our CEO, Cathy Barrick!

Coffee with Cathy is a monthly social program for people with dementia.
The program includes refreshments, socialization as...
April 21, 2017 10:00 AM
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Young Carers Meetup (ONLINE via SKYPE)
ONLINE

Are you a young adult (between the ages of 16 to 35) whose parent has
Dementia? you are not alone!

Meet others who are also on this journey. This group offers a chance
to:

* Share your story
* Discuss how your relationship with your parent/...
April 22, 2017 10:30 AM
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Understanding Behaviour and Communication Strategies
Bathurst-Finch Community Hub

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...
April 25, 2017 1:00 PM
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Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias in CANTONESE
SJMC Community Centre

Brief Description

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
ho...
April 25, 2017 2:30 PM
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CARERS Program
St. Clair West Services for Seniors

A 10- week program for family caregivers of people with early and
mid-stage demenita. An Accredited program of the Sinai Health System
Reitman Centre CARERS Program, this is a fully integrated,
comprehensive dementi...
April 26, 2017 1:00 PM
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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
...
April 27, 2017 9:00 AM
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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...
April 27, 2017 12:00 PM
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Long-distance Caregiving
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...
April 29, 2017 10:00 AM
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Living Well with Dementia
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Brief Description:

* This workshop is for persons in the early stages of dementia and
their family members.

Objectives:

* Gain an understanding of the progression of dementia
* Develop greater insight into the experi...
May 1, 2017 10:30 AM
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Meaningful Activities
Woodgreen Community Services

Brief Description:

* This workshop will help caregivers to develop and participate in
meaningful activities with their family member or friend with
dementia. The goal is to provide practical ideas on how to spend
quality...
May 2, 2017 4:30 PM
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Online Dementia Care Training Program (ODCTP)
Online

For PSWs and other Health Care Professionals

When: Wednesdays, May 3rd to June 13th, 2017

Program runs for 6 weeks.

Cost: $60

Please visit www.alzeducate.ca for more information and requirements
and to register online.
http://www.alzeducate...
May 3, 2017 12:00 AM
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Therapeutic Touch in Dementia Care
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Rest, Relax and Restore with Therapeutic Touch.

Learn the benefits of Therapeutic Touch for people with Alzheimer's and
other dementias, their families and caregivers. Participants will have
the opportunity to experience ...
May 3, 2017 5:30 PM
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Pharmacological Approaches to Behaviour Changes
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Behavioural
and psychological symptoms of dementia can be very difficult to manage
for people
living with dementia and their caregivers/families. This AST Speaker
Series
seminar will provide an opportunity to discuss evide...
May 3, 2017 6:00 PM
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Webinar: Enhancing Family Dynamics
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.



To REGISTER: Go to our NEW o...
May 4, 2017 2:00 PM
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Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group (4 sessions)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

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 Objectives:...
May 4, 2017 5:30 PM
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Dementia 101
Providence Healthcare

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 greater under...
May 5, 2017 10:00 AM
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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...
May 6, 2017 9:00 AM
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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...
May 6, 2017 10:00 AM
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HEAD OFFICE

Alzheimer Society of Toronto

20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8

Weekdays: 9:00am to 5:00pm (Office Hours)

SATELLITE OFFICE

Reconnect Commmunity Health Services

2562 Eglinton Ave W, York, ON M6M 1T4 (2nd floor)

For appointment: Call 416-322-6560

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Toronto Memory Program

1 Valleybrook Dr. #400 North York, ON M3B 2S7

For appointment: Call 416-322-6560

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Providence Healthcare

3276 St. Clair Ave E, Room B116, Scarborough, ON M1L 1W1

For appointment: Call 416-322-6560

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