TranzitionzJazz presents, Remember the Music, a special online jazz benefit concert supporting Alzheimer’s research at U of T Faculty of Music and St. Michael’s Hospital...
Learn about the 3 D's - Delirium, Depression and Dementia and how you can support the person you are caring for when they are experiencing any of these conditions.
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 ...
We will be doing the exercise portion of Minds in Motion. This exercise is a mix of cardio, balance and stretch exercises and goes for 45min. An exercise ball is used during the last 15min of exercise.
City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy - Virtual Focus Group
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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...
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 presentation discusses changes in communication that occur in people with dementia and strategies to communicate and support the individual using a person- centered approach.
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 series is to help family members and friends caring for people with dementia evaluate their current care giving needs and explore other possible care options available, including long-term care.
Caring for a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic brings new challenges; by learning to be in full awareness of what is transpiring in the mind & body, one can shift the quality of all experience...
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...
This presentation discusses changes in communication that occur in people with dementia and strategies to communicate and support the individual using a person- centered approach.
We will be doing the exercise portion of Minds in Motion. This exercise is a mix of cardio, balance and stretch exercises and goes for 45min. An exercise ball is used during the last 15min of exercise.
This series will offer family members and friends caring for persons with dementia problem solving strategies, approaches for communications and available avenues for support, all of which can strengthen their ability to provide care.
Dementia Care Training Program - Zoom (2 full day 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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
We will be doing the exercise portion of Minds in Motion. This exercise is a mix of cardio, balance and stretch exercises and goes for 45min. An exercise ball is used during the last 15min of exercise.
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 help care partners of a person with dementia in mid-to-late stages to develop and participate in meaningful activities. The goal is to provide practical ideas on how participants can spend quality time together by...
Caring for a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic brings new challenges; by learning to be in full awareness of what is transpiring in the mind & body, one can shift the quality of all experience...
Alzheimer Society Speaker Series Presents: Recent Breakthroughs in Alzheimer's Disease (ONLINE)
ONLINE
speaker series
Recent Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Disease
In this free online presentation, Dr. Cohen will walk participants through the latest developments in Alzheimer's disease research, and ways that everyone can take action aga...
We will be doing the exercise portion of Minds in Motion. This exercise is a mix of cardio, balance and stretch exercises and goes for 45min. An exercise ball is used during the last 15min of exercise.
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.
Join us for this special fall concert online featuring jazz vocalist, Jenna Marie Pinard and Jay Yoo on guitar. https://www.facebook.com/jennamarieofficial https://maurobellotto.com/jay-yoo
This workshop is for care partners of individuals living with dementia. The focus of the session will be on exploring significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia and strategies for assisting families, buildin...
Hats have been a pervasive part of fashion for the last several hundred years. We will look at why people wear hats and fashion trends in hats. We invite participants to wear their favourite hat and discuss why they love it.
City of Toronto Caregiver Day 2020: Celebrating the Resiliency of Caregivers (ONLINE)
ONLINE
Events
Family caregivers represent almost 30 per cent of Toronto’s population and provide compassionate care to a person or persons who need assistance due to a disability, a physical, neurological, or mental condition, a chronic illness...
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 ...
We will be doing the exercise portion of Minds in Motion. This exercise is a mix of cardio, balance and stretch exercises and goes for 45min. An exercise ball is used during the last 15min of exercise.
Explore some of the unique challenges and issues that can arise when caring from a distance, as well as identify the different ways caregivers can provide support and be involved i...
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...
Dementia and COVID-19: Strategies for Caregivers (CANTONESE) - ONLINE
ONLINE
Workshop
This webinar will focus on providing caregivers with strategies to provide care while in isolation. It will also highlight important COVID-19 precautions and guidelines along with the implications of caring for someone with dementia....
Dementia 101: 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...
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.
Caring for a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic brings new challenges; by learning to be in full awareness of what is transpiring in the mind & body, one can shift the quality of all experience...
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...
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.
For family caregivers related to a person livin...
End-of-Life Care Workshop for Care Partners (ONLINE)
ONLINE
hands
This workshop is designed to help those caring for people living with dementia to better prepare and properly manage their loved one's care as they reach the end-of-life stage. The focus of the session will be on exploring concepts like ...
We will be doing the exercise portion of Minds in Motion. This exercise is a mix of cardio, balance and stretch exercises and goes for 45min. An exercise ball is used during the last 15min of exercise.
This 8 – week program is for adult child caregivers of people with mid- to late-stage dementia in the community. An Accredited program of the Sinai Health System Reitman Centre CARERS Program, this is a fully integrated, co...
Dementia Care Training Program - Zoom (2 full days -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...
To kick off the Social with a Purpose Campaign, we are inviting you to participate in Social with a Purpose: Baking Edition! Narmatha Jayakumar, owner of BN Sweets N’ Cakery, will be leading two sessions in decorating cookies...
Care Partner Stress and Building Resilience - ONLINE
ONLINE
Support Group
This workshop is to help care partners identify their sources of stress and develop coping strategies. The focus of the session will be on exploring the concept of resilience and ways to build care partner resilience.
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 ...
We will be doing the exercise portion of Minds in Motion. This exercise is a mix of cardio, balance and stretch exercises and goes for 45min. An exercise ball is used during the last 15min of exercise.
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 is for family caregivers of those living with dementia. It will focus on helping caregivers identify the risks unique to their situation and make the necessary modifications at different stages of the disease.
Webinar: Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
ONLINE
online learning
This workshop will provide learners an overview of Alzheimer's disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and illustrates the progression of the disease.
To REGISTER: Go to our online learning site at www.alzeducat...
City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy: Health Service Provider Focus Groups - ONLINE
ONLINE
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 Seniors Strategy (V.2) as approved by Toronto City Council, will propo...
Caring for a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic brings new challenges; by learning to be in full awareness of what is transpiring in the mind & body, one can shift the quality of all experience...
Webinar: Dementia and COVID-19: Strategies for Caregivers
ONLINE
online learning
This webinar will focus on providing caregivers with strategies to providing care while in isolation. It will also highlight important COVID-19 precautions and guidelines along with the implications in caring for someone livin...
We will be doing the exercise portion of Minds in Motion. This exercise is a mix of cardio, balance and stretch exercises and goes for 45min. An exercise ball is used during the last 15min of exercise.
October 2020
Young Onset Dementia - Active Minds Club
Armchair Travelogue
Wives Support Group - ONLINE
Dementia Care Training Program - Zoom (2 full day sessions -ONLINE)