CARERS Program - Spousal Long-Term Care (8 sessions) - ONLINE
ONLINE
Support Group
This 8-week online program is for spouses supporting someonewith mid- to late-stage dementia in Long-Term Care. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that support...
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training - In Person
In Person
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 asso...
Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers - ONLINE
ONLINE
DCTP students
This 4-session series explores the different issues Frontline Health Care Providers may experience when providing care to People Living with Dementia. In this series of workshops, participants will receive information on a varie...
Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) - ONLINE
ONLINE
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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.
Join us for Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) online with Jennifer! Non-Impact Aerobics uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels...
Long-Term Care Home (LTC) Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
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Goals of this group are to share personal feelings that relate to caring for a person living with dementia in a long-term care (LTC) home. Should you choose to participate in this group please know that we expect you to observ...
Alzheimer Society of Toronto offices (various locations)
DAC study
What is the Study about?
We are examining the use of a new program to increase the rate of cognitive assessments in the community. We hope that this program can help people receive m...
Open General Caregiver Support Group (12:00 pm to 1:30 pm ONLINE)
Support Group
This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
This interactive workshop facilitated by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto is designed to help family members and friends caring for people living with dementia.
Vascular and Alzheimer Dementia Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE
Man talking to Andrea
This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Vascular and Alzheimer dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
CARERS Program - Spousal Long-Term Care (8 sessions) - ONLINE
ONLINE
Support Group
This 8-week online program is for spouses supporting someonewith mid- to late-stage dementia in Long-Term Care. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that support...
Support Group 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 volunt...
Join us for Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) online with Jennifer! Non-Impact Aerobics uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels...
Webinar: Dementia, Delirium, and Depression (for Care Partners)
ONLINE
Workshop 1
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.
Open General Caregiver Support Group (1:30 pm to 3:30 pm ONLINE)
Online
Support Group
This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
This monthly drop-in support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a parent living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
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 volu...
Alzheimer Society of Toronto offices (various locations)
DAC study
What is the Study about?
We are examining the use of a new program to increase the rate of cognitive assessments in the community. We hope that this program can help people receive m...
Lewy Body Dementia: An Overview (for Health Care Professionals) 1
ONLINE
Workshop 1
This webinar will guide health care professional through a review of Lewy Body Dementia. Learn about the signs and symptoms that are unique to Lewy Body Dementia, and the way in which the disease alters the brain. Supportive care st...
Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
Zoom
Family Dynamics in Caregiving
We currently have a wait list for this support group, Click here if you wish to be informed when a spot becomes available. Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=8272
Dementia Foundations: The first step in your dementia education journey.
This 3-hour course will provide you with a foundation of dementia, enabling you to enhance your knowledge in providing quality care for persons living wit...
Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication - ONLINE and In person (for Care Partners)
Online & In-person
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...
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...
CARERS Program - Spousal Long-Term Care (8 sessions) - ONLINE
ONLINE
Support Group
This 8-week online program is for spouses supporting someonewith mid- to late-stage dementia in Long-Term Care. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that support...
Join us for Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) online with Jennifer! Non-Impact Aerobics uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels...
Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE
Man talking to Andrea
This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Frontotemporal dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a parent living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Dementia Foundations: The first step in your dementia education journey.
This 3-hour course will provide you with a foundation of dementia, enabling you to enhance your knowledge in providing quality care for persons living wit...
Alzheimer Society of Toronto offices (various locations)
DAC study
What is the Study about?
We are examining the use of a new program to increase the rate of cognitive assessments in the community. We hope that this program can help people receive m...
Open General Caregiver Support Group (10:00 am to 12:00 pm Zoom)
Online
Support Group
This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
U-First!® for Healthcare Providers supports health care and other service providers who work with people living with dementia or other cognitive impairments. U-First!® builds on existing curriculum and encourages learners to ...
Providence Healthcare - Scotiabank Learning Centre
Support Group
This monthly, drop-in support group provides an opportunity for spouses caring for a person living with dementia to come together and support each other through the caregiving experienc...
Virtual Art Talks with Art Gallery Ontario (AGO) - (ONLINE)
ONLINE
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Tuesday, March 21st from 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. Join us for an engaging virtual art talk and more in-depth experience of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). The AGO will help explore their collection through conversation, exchanging ideas a...
Humber College Lakeshore Campus (Room - LL Commons L1017)
Speaker Series
Join us for our March Speaker Series event featuring Dr. Sharon Cohen, Medical Director at the Toronto Memory Program to learn about updates in Alzheimer’s research.
The content of this solution-focused support group is driven by the participants, with an emphasis on the unique experiences and challenges of young carers (16 to 40 years old).
Workshop: Enhancing Family Dynamics (Online & In-person)
ONLINE & In-person
This workshop discusses developing strategies that build on strengths and resilience, discuss components of holding a family meeting and explore significant sources of conflict for families.
CARERS Program - Spousal Long-Term Care (8 sessions) - ONLINE
ONLINE
Support Group
This 8-week online program is for spouses supporting someonewith mid- to late-stage dementia in Long-Term Care. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that support...
Support Group 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 volunt...
In Person General Caregiver Support Group -2658 Eglinton E.
Alzheimer Society of Toronto - Scarborough Hub
workshop
This ongoing monthly, in-person support group provides an opportunity for people caring for a person living with dementia to come together and support each other through the caregiving experienc...
Join us for Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) online with Jennifer! Non-Impact Aerobics uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels...
Virtual Caregiver Education Forum: Concussion and Dementia
Online
Education Forum
Brain injury has made it to list of modifiable risk factors for dementia. The session will provide information on the association between brain injury including concussion and all neurodegenerative diseases.
Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) - CANTONESE
ONLINE
TEACH Cantonese
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.
Alzheimer Society of Toronto offices (various locations)
DAC study
What is the Study about?
We are examining the use of a new program to increase the rate of cognitive assessments in the community. We hope that this program can help people receive m...
Join Emma Rooney, our AST garden expert, to get answers to your spring gardening questions and fresh ideas for garden and nature activities that will engage your senses this sprin...
This in-person support group provides an opportunity for people caring for a person living with dementia to come together and support each other through the caregiving experience. The goals of this group are to s...
Join us for Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) online with Jennifer! Non-Impact Aerobics uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels...
March 2023
CARERS Program - Spousal Long-Term Care (8 sessions) - ONLINE
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training - In Person
Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) - ONLINE
Updates in Alzheimer's Disease Research