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...
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...
Transitions in Dementia Care: Moving to a Long-Term Care Home - ONLINE
Activities
This educational workshop aims to give care partners an overview of issues related to long-term care (LTC). The goal is for care partners to learn about how the decision for LTC could have an impact on them, understand the application proc...
This workshop will explore the unique challenges of celebrating holidays and special occasions. Gain practical planning tips, including strategies to promote meaningful communication with person with dementia.
In this ‘Drawing What I See’ online Art Series, participants will explore thematic collections of photographs as a source of inspiration for their individual drawings. Each week, facilitator Kathleen Downie will p...
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training - ONLINE
ONLINE
Palliative Care
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 associa...
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.
To REGISTER: Go to our online learning site at http://www.alze...
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...
U-First!® for Care Partners is a new education program for family and friends who are providing direct support to someone experiencing behaviour changes as a result of dementia or other cognitive i...
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 presentation discusses changes in communication that occur in people with dementia and strategies to communicate and support the individual using a person- centered approach.
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.
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...
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 this special online concert featuring musicians, Rebekah Wolkstein and Drew Jurecka. Together, Rebekah and Drew will perform a program featuring a mix of genres including jazz, tango, and classical music. They will perfo...
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.
People have celebrated winter holidays for many years. Today we will look at the history of some of these holiday traditions and how the international drillers encountered different ways of celebrating winter festivities from around the world.
People have celebrated winter holidays for many years. Today we will look at the history of some of these holiday traditions and how the international drillers encountered different ways of celebrating winter festivities from around the world.
Since the beginning of COVID-19, singer/songwriter Joanne Does has been lifting up our spirits with the power of song. Joanne will be singing all of your favourites for 30 min, leaving the last 15 min for caroling to get us in the spirit of holiday.
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...
December 2020
