Join us for chats and check in’s along with interactive PowerPoint games, provided by a Recreation Therapist. Chats and check ins vary according to the week while games vary between brain games.
Drop-In Mindfulness for Caregivers Support Group - ONLINE
Mindfulness
This once a month drop-in group will offer care partners (related to person living 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 wh...
Come and enjoy an hour of live music, provided by Justis! Justis is a Music Therapist with Miya Music Therapy. Join us for a Sing-A-Long with Justis and his guitar to popular oldies.
Mondays - October 4, 18 and 25 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 ...
CARERS Program for Spouse/Partner (8 sessions) - ONLINE
ONLINE
Support Group
This 8-week online program is for spouse or partner of people with mid- to late-stage dementia living in the community. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that...
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 of agi...
Webinar: Supporting Communication (for General Public)
ONLINE
online learning
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.
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 indivi...
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.
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...
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
We will be doing the exercise portion of our Minds in Motion each session as well as some Trivia. The exercise is a mix of cardio, stretch and balance and is 45 minutes in length.
Every Thursday morning from 10:00 am to 11:00 am until further notice....
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 of agi...
Webinar: Mealtime Behavioural Challenges and Feeding Strategies with Dementia
online workshops
This 4 part series will cover various topics related to dementia and nutrition. As dementia progresses, many individuals with dementia and their care partners experience significant dietary and feeding challenges that may contribute ...
Join us for chats and check in’s along with interactive PowerPoint games, provided by a Recreation Therapist. Chats and check ins vary according to the week while games vary between brain games.
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 of agi...
This workshop will provide care partners 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 living with dementia.
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 indivi...
In this Therapeutic Chair Yoga 8-week series, participants will be guided through gentle chair yoga and learn mindfulness practices to enhance health and wellbeing. Discover simple tools that can improve mood and cognition, decrease s...
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
The Boomers Club focuses on wellness for people with Early Onset Dementia and their care partners. In this online series, we will be creating informal connections among people who are on the same journey while engaging in a variety of recr...
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
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.
We will be doing the exercise portion of our Minds in Motion each session as well as some Trivia. The exercise is a mix of cardio, stretch and balance and is 45 minutes in length.
Every Thursday morning from 10:00 am to 11:00 am until further notice....
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 of agi...
Living with Ambiguous Loss Support Group (4 sessions) ONLINE
Ambiguous Loss
This 4-week structured support group is for care partners of individuals living with dementia in the mid-to-late stages. We will be exploring the concept of ambiguous loss, developing coping strate
Join us for chats and check in’s along with interactive PowerPoint games, provided by a Recreation Therapist. Chats and check ins vary according to the week while games vary between brain games.
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...
Xenia Fall Concert Ahmed Moneka and Friends (ONLINE)
ahmed and friends
Join us online for a special Xenia Fall concert featuring three friends Ahmed, Fethi, and Demetri broadcasting music inspired by the rich cultural diversity of Canada. Together they combine musical traditions from North Africa, the ...
Art Series: Art for Life and Other Adventures - ONLINE
active living
Join our dynamic online art making sessions to explore your creative potential while working among friends! Using a variety of art media and artistic approaches, artist-facilitator, Kathleen Downie presents weekly art slideshows to insp...
Come and enjoy an hour of live music, provided by Justis! Justis is a Music Therapist with Miya Music Therapy. Join us for a Sing-A-Long with Justis and his guitar to popular oldies.
Mondays - October 4, 18 and 25 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 ...
Webinar: Dementia, Delirium, and Depression (for Care Partners)
ONLINE
workshop
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.
Behavioural Support Training Program - zoom (2 Full Days ONLINE)
ONLINE
DCTP students
Programs Pre-Requisites:
* Completion of either the Dementia Care Training Program (DCTP, ODCTP, or zDCTP) or U-FIRST! within the past 3 years * Currently working with people living with dementia through professional, placemen...
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...
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 of agi...
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 indivi...
Virtual Art Talks with Art Gallery Ontario (AGO) - ONLINE
ONLINE
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Are you looking for a more in-depth experience of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)? The AGO is offering engaging small group virtual art talks for Alzheimer Society Toronto. The AGO will help you explore their collection through con...
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).
Webinar: Dementia 102 - Supportive Communication (for Healthcare Professionals)
ONLINE
online learning
Recognize different ways in which communication occurs and explain how communication changes in a person with dementia. Learn about strategies that can support communication with a person with dementia and recognize the benefit...
From the comfort of your home, you'll have a chance to meet others in a fun and supportive environment and be transported to beautiful outdoor settings. We’ll start each week by awakening our senses through some gentle seated moveme...
In this Therapeutic Chair Yoga 8-week series, participants will be guided through gentle chair yoga and learn mindfulness practices to enhance health and wellbeing. Discover simple tools that can improve mood and cognition, decrease s...
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
We will be doing the exercise portion of our Minds in Motion each session as well as some Trivia. The exercise is a mix of cardio, stretch and balance and is 45 minutes in length.
Every Thursday morning from 10:00 am to 11:00 am until further notice....
For readers who love the inspiration, humor, hope and real-life stories that come alive in Chicken Soup for the Soul books! Join Brent and fellow Book Club members as we read and review short stories through guided themed discussions.
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 of agi...
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...
This 4 part series will cover various topics related to dementia and nutrition. As dementia progresses, many individuals with dementia and their care partners experience significant dietary and feeding challenges that may contribute ...
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.
Join us for chats and check in’s along with interactive PowerPoint games, provided by a Recreation Therapist. Chats and check ins vary according to the week while games vary between brain games.
Come and enjoy an hour of live music, provided by Justis! Justis is a Music Therapist with Miya Music Therapy. Join us for a Sing-A-Long with Justis and his guitar to popular oldies.
Mondays - October 4, 18 and 25 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 ...
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 of agi...
Webinar: Supporting Communication (for Care Partners)
ONLINE
online learning
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.
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 indivi...
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
The Boomers Club focuses on wellness for people with Early Onset Dementia and their care partners. In this online series, we will be creating informal connections among people who are on the same journey while engaging in a variety of recr...
Drop-in to learn from other care partner's experiences, discuss topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia. Connect, learn more about the disease and have a safe place to share your experiences. You are not alone!
We will be doing the exercise portion of our Minds in Motion each session as well as some Trivia. The exercise is a mix of cardio, stretch and balance and is 45 minutes in length.
Every Thursday morning from 10:00 am to 11:00 am until further notice....
For readers who love the inspiration, humor, hope and real-life stories that come alive in Chicken Soup for the Soul books! Join Brent and fellow Book Club members as we read and review short stories through guided themed discussions.
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 of agi...
CARERS Program for Adult Children (8 sessions) - ONLINE
ONLINE
Support Group
This 8-week online program is for adult children of people with mid- to late-stage dementia living in the community. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that su...
Join us for chats and check in’s along with interactive PowerPoint games, provided by a Recreation Therapist. Chats and check ins vary according to the week while games vary between brain games.
October 2021
Games and Chats with Chantel Active Minds Club
Drop-In Mindfulness for Caregivers Support Group - ONLINE
Webinar: Supporting Communication (for General Public)
Dementia Care Training Program - Zoom (2 full days - ONLINE)