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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February 4, 2019
Ticketed Behavioural Support Training Program (4 Sessions)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Behavioural Support Training Program (BSTP) builds on the
person-centred dementia care concepts introduced in DCTP by
focusing on interactive activities, hands-on exercises and group
discussion.

You will learn to further ...
February 4, 2019 5:00 PM
February 5, 2019
RSVP First Steps (4 Sessions)

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

A four-week session workshop for people in the early stages of dementia
and their family caregivers.

Topics include:

* Day-to-day risks for people with dementia
* Brain Healt...
February 5, 2019 10:00 AM
Open Webinar: Dementia and Communication
ONLINE

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 caregivers.

...
February 5, 2019 12:00 PM
RSVP Finding Your Way

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

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 som...
February 5, 2019 1:30 PM
RSVP Navigating the Dementia Care System
Toronto Public Library - Fairview 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,
respite se...
February 5, 2019 2:00 PM
February 7, 2019
RSVP Supportive Communication
West Lodge

Changes in communication occur in people with dementia. Learn to
recognize these different ways of communication and understand how
dementia affects a person's ability convey their thoughts and feelings.
This workshop will also:

* provid...
February 7, 2019 10:30 AM
RSVP 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...
February 7, 2019 1:00 PM
RSVP Understanding Behaviour and Communication
Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre

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
education to respond t...
February 7, 2019 6:30 PM
February 8, 2019
RSVP TIFF Senior's Film Fridays - Love Story
TIFF Bell Lightbox

In partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), we
invite you to a free screening of "Love Story" an all-time favorite
directed by Arthur Miller.

A boy called Oliver (Ryan O’Neil) and a girl called Jenny (...
February 8, 2019 1:00 PM
February 12, 2019
Open Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Tour
Royal Ontario Museum

This is a one-hour guided tour of the
ROM for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The tour is
facilitated by two of the museum’s experienced Docents and is
assisted by
Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s volun...
February 12, 2019 2:30 PM
February 13, 2019
Open Webinar: Enhancing Family Dynamics
ONLINE

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

Building on Family Dynamics in Coping with Dementia

Learning Objectives:

* Identify family dynamics and their affects on families
* Explore strategies f...
February 13, 2019 12:00 PM
Open 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...
February 13, 2019 1:00 PM
February 14, 2019
Open Brain Games
Terrace Gardens Retirement Residence

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 Object...
February 14, 2019 10:00 AM
Open Bereavement Support Group

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

Sharing our stories as we explore the events, thoughts and feelings
associated with the death in our family, can a powerful part of the
healing process ...
February 14, 2019 5:00 PM
February 16, 2019
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...
February 16, 2019 9:00 AM
February 19, 2019
Open Art in the Moment: AGO Tour
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)

This is a one-hour guided tour of the
AGO for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The tour is
facilitated by an experienced AGO Docent and is assisted by Alzheimer
Society
of Toronto’s volunteers.

Plea...
February 19, 2019 1:00 PM
Open Brain Games
Toronto Public Library - Fairview 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 Ob...
February 19, 2019 2:00 PM
February 20, 2019
RSVP Engaging Seniors in Civic Dialogue
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Building
a better community starts with you!

You will learn about:

* The role of government and community leadership
* Rights and responsibilities in public domain
* How to contribute the elder's time and skills to so...
February 20, 2019 1:00 PM
RSVP 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).

Meet with other care partners each month to:

* Learn about how others are adjusting to their own chan...
February 20, 2019 6:00 PM
February 21, 2019
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...
February 21, 2019 9:00 AM
RSVP Monthly Support Group for Family Caregivers
Jane Street Hub

Alzheimer Society of Toronto in partnership with the Jane Street Hub
are excited to offer an on-going monthly support group for family
members caring for people with dementia.

Family caregivers will have a safe and confidential opport...
February 21, 2019 1:00 PM
February 22, 2019
RSVP The Family Dynamics of Caregiving

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

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.

Lea...
February 22, 2019 10:00 AM
February 23, 2019
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...
February 23, 2019 10:00 AM
February 25, 2019
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.

Learning objectives:

* Focus on common ...
February 25, 2019 10:30 AM
February 26, 2019
RSVP The Aga Khan Museum Tour
The Aga Khan Museum

This is a one-hour guided tour of the
Aga Khan Museum for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
The tour
is facilitated by one of the museum’s experienced Docents and is
assisted by Alzheimer
Society of Toronto&rs...
February 26, 2019 2:00 PM
February 27, 2019
RSVP Building Caregiver Resilience

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

This workshop will help caregivers tap into existing sources of
resilience and learn new resilience-building strategies.

Learning Objectives:

* Describe the concept of resilience...
February 27, 2019 5:30 PM
February 28, 2019
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...
February 28, 2019 9:00 AM

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