U-First! Online is offered on the e-learning platform Alzeducate. It is a 3 week course with a blended format. Activities are released on a weekly basis and learners can self direct their learning provided all activities are completed by th...
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...
Webinar: Supporting Communication (for General Public)
ONLINE
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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.
U-First!® Basics 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 m...
Drop-in General Caregiver Support Group (12:00 pm to 1:30 pm ONLINE)
Support Group
This ongoing monthly drop-in support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
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.
George Ignatieff Theatre (University of Toronto - St. George Campus)
Speaker Series
Join us on July 6th for an exciting speaker series event featuring Dr. Sharon Cohen, Medical Director at the Toronto Memory Program, as we discuss the importance of t...
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...
For care partners of individuals living with dementia in mid-to-late stages. Explore the concept of ambiguous loss, develop coping strategies and gain understanding of feelings of grief when caring for a person with dementia.
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.
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...