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
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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.
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!
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...
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!
Behavioural Support Training Program - zoom (4 sessions 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...
This interactive presentation discusses the risk factors of dementia and how healthy lifestyle changes can help improve and maintain the health of the brain.
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: 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.
Drop-in 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...
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.
Drop-in Long-Term Care Home (LTC) Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
support group with gail
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...
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...
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...
This interactive workshop is designed to help care partners caring for people living with dementia discuss the concept of Self Care and the important role it plays in managing the day-to-day stress
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 recrea...
Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) - ONLINE
ONLINE
YOD
This workshop is for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and/or care partners of people living with MCI. The focus of the session will be on providing an overview of MCI and the differences between normal aging, MCI and deme...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
U-First!® Advanced is a new education program for health care staff who provide direct care, who have already taken U-First!® and want to enhance their skills and ability to apply the U-First!® Framework.
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.
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!
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 services, financial assis...
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!
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...
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...
Drop-in Adult Child Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
drop-in adult child support group
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.
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.
Drop-in Adult Child Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
drop-in adult child support group
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.
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.
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...
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 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!
Webinar: Navigating the Dementia Care System (For Healthcare Professionals)
ONLINE
Learn about Dementia Care Navigation. This webinar will provide information on connecting people living with dementia and their care partners to dementia support and services. You will gain an overview of community services, how to refer, and h...
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 recrea...
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 recrea...
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!
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 - Advances in Dementia Research: Diversifying Research in Alzheimer's Disease - Identifying Risk and Protective Factors In Asian Populations
TDRA March 24
In this webinar, Dr. Wai Haung (Ho) Yu of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) will present an overview of genetic and lifestyle risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), including differences between population grou...
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!
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!
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.
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...
March 2022
