Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s specialized dementia care training program.
This series will offer family members and friends caring for persons with dementia problem solving strategies, approaches for communications and available avenues for support, all of which can strengthen their ability to provide care.
Join us for a 1-hour online session of Gentle Fitness with Jennifer online.
This program uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to ...
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...
An introductory series that focuses on understanding & supporting a person living with dementia. This series covers learning about dementia, adapting to changes in the brain, enhancing communication, assessing & managing risk & planning ahead.
U-First!® is an innovative education program for all members of the care team that are supporting people with behaviour changes due to dementia or other cognitive impairment. This includes he...
We will be taking tours of museums, galleries, and zoos from around the world. Galleries such as Van Gogh and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Toronto Zoo are just some of the places we have visited.
Caring for a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic brings new challenges; by learning to be in full awareness of what is transpiring in the mind & body, one can shift the quality of all experience...
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...
Dementia 101: Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - ONLINE
ONLINE
workshop
This workshop will provide care partners, members of the general public, or professionals with an overview of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It will focus on being aware of the signs and symptoms and the importance of early d...
Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - ITALIAN translation
ONLINE
workshop
This workshop will be in English with ITALIAN translation online using Zoom.
This workshop will provide care partners, members of the general public, or professionals with an overview of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It wil...
City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy: Health Service Provider Focus Groups - ONLINE
ONLINE
Alzheimer Society Toronto (AST) is thrilled to be leading the work on the City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy. The strategy, one of 27 recommendations outlined in the Toronto Seniors Strategy (V.2) as approved by Toronto City Council, will propo...
Do you want a more in depth experience of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)? The AGO offers engaging small group virtual art talks for Alzheimer Society Toronto. The AGO will help you...
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 i...
This workshop will review the importance of Advance Care Planning, and the steps involved in the process, in the case where one becomes mentally incapable of making their health care decisions. Learning Objectives: • Understan...
Learning to Live with Ambiguous Loss Workshop - ONLINE
ONLINE
Ambiguous Loss
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.
Caring for a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic brings new challenges; by learning to be in full awareness of what is transpiring in the mind & body, one can shift the quality of all experience...
Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) - ONLINE
ONLINE
Workshop 1
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.
Webinar: Transitioning to Long Term Care - Considering LTC
ONLINE
This set of two educational workshops 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 applicati...
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...
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 ...
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...
Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) - ONLINE
ONLINE
Workshop 1
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.
Breaking Down Barriers 2.0: Social Engagement during COVID-19 (ONLINE)
ONLINE
online learning
The Alzheimer Society of Toronto invites professionals working in the field of dementia to a morning of discussion and resource sharing. This event will engage attendees in a range of discussions including:
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 interactive presentation discusses the risk factors of dementia and how healthy lifestyle changes can help improve and maintain the health of the brain.
Caring for a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic brings new challenges; by learning to be in full awareness of what is transpiring in the mind & body, one can shift the quality of all experience...
End-of-Life Care Workshop for Care Partners (ONLINE)
ONLINE
hands
This workshop is designed to help those caring for people living with dementia to better prepare and properly manage their loved one's care as they reach the end-of-life stage. The focus of the session will be on exploring concepts like ...
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...
Webinar: Transitioning to Long Term Care - Adjusting to LTC
ONLINE
This set of two educational workshops 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 applicati...
Behavioural Support Training Program on Zoom (PILOT)
ONLINE
Introducing a new pilot session for Behavioural Support Training Program
The Behavioural Supporal Training Program (BSTP) is the next step in the Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s dementia care training. It has been a successful program th...
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...
Explore the unique challenges of celebrating holidays and special occasions. Gain practical planning tips, including strategies to promote meaningful communication with person with dementia.
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.
Webinar: Dementia and COVID-19: Strategies for Caregivers
ONLINE
online learning
This webinar will focus on providing caregivers with strategies to providing care while in isolation. It will also highlight important COVID-19 precautions and guidelines along with the implications in caring for someone livin...
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...
Caregiver Concerns During COVID-19: A joint presentation from Family Councils Ontario & Alzheimer's Society Toronto (ONLINE)
ONLINE
online learning
This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of Family Councils Ontario and Alzheimer’s Society Toronto organizations & supports, information gathered from families of residents in long-term care amidst the C...
We will be taking tours of museums, galleries, and zoos from around the world. Galleries such as Van Gogh and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Toronto Zoo are just some of the places we have visited.
City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy: Health Service Provider Focus Groups - ONLINE
ONLINE
Alzheimer Society Toronto (AST) is thrilled to be leading the work on the City of Toronto Caregiver Strategy. The strategy, one of 27 recommendations outlined in the Toronto Seniors Strategy (V.2) as approved by Toronto City Council, will propo...
Caring for a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic brings new challenges; by learning to be in full awareness of what is transpiring in the mind & body, one can shift the quality of all experience...
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...
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...
To kick off the Social with a Purpose Campaign, we are inviting you to participate in Social with a Purpose: Baking Edition! Narmatha Jayakumar, owner of BN Sweets N’ Cakery, will be leading two sessions in decorating cookies...
November 2020
Online Dementia Care Training Program (ODCTP)
Young Onset Dementia - Active Minds Club
Wives Support Group - ONLINE
Dementia Care Training Program - Zoom (2 full days -ONLINE)