The Alzheimer Society of Toronto is here to help
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Why brain health is so important
While there are some risk factors you cannot control for dementia, such as age and genetics, reducing the effects of risk factors that can be controlled is possible.
By following the tips and strategies at the link, you’re not only reducing your risk of dementia, you’re also:
- Looking after your long-term brain health,
- Reducing your risk of other cognitive and chronic diseases, and
- Protecting your overall health
Find Programs
Active Living
Offering an exciting range of activities to enhance social inclusion and physical well-being while exploring the benefits of creative therapies for people with dementia and their care partners.
Support Services
We provide free dementia support to anyone touched by dementia in Toronto, whether you’re a person with dementia or their family member, friend, or caregiver.
Support Groups
Living with dementia or supporting someone with a diagnosis can be a complex experience. Join a free dementia support group facilitated by one of our registered social workers to learn from individuals in similar situations and share insights.
AST Courses & Programs for Healthcare Professionals
We support Personal Support Workers (PSW) and other allied health care professionals (social workers, nurses occupational and recreational aides etc) through education and training.
Dementia Friendly Communities
The Alzheimer Society of Toronto is committed to supporting and building a Dementia Friendly Community.
Help ease the way through a difficult journey
Your generosity helps us provide needed support, information and education to people with dementia, their families and caregivers.
Are you a Health Care Professional?
Learn how to make referrals to our First Link® program to ensure that individuals and families living with dementia receive the support and information they need.
An Unforgettable Evening
On the evening of November 6th, friends, philanthropists and business leaders joined together to raise funds to benefit those living with dementia and their care partners. Hosted by Gavin Crawford, producer & host of the hit podcast, Let’s Not Be Kidding, it was an unforgettable evening.
Volunteer
Volunteers are an essential part of our success as an organization. With your help and contribution, we will continue to develop vibrant communities free of stigma while fostering the inclusion of people living with dementia, their families, neighbours, coworkers, and care partners.