Learn
The Alzheimer Society recognizes the challenges faced by people with dementia, their caregivers, family and friends. Knowledge and skills to support those with dementia improve everyone’s quality of life.
Learning Opportunities
Increase your knowledge and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia by learning in an environment best suited for your needs.
- We offer dementia workshops led by our social workers and education coordinator through-out the year both online and in-person
- Learn strategies, approaches and ideas on incorporating self-care into your daily life through our Self Care Workshops offered both online and in-person
- Explore our self-paced, online courses on a wide variety of topics around dementia and dementia care through ALZEducate
Workshops & Webinars
Led by our social workers and education coordinators, our free dementia workshops are held on a regular basis. Ranging from focusing on the specific needs of care partners, families and friends, or individuals living with dementia, each workshop is professionally designed to meet the needs of various audiences.
If you are interested in having a presentation or workshop for your organization or group please contact education@alz.to
U-First!® for Care Partners
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 cognitive impairment.
November 18
Mindfulness and Meditation
his hands-on, interactive workshop is for care partners of people living with dementia. The overarching goal is for care partners to feel more relaxed and grounded at the end of the workshop, and to learn 1 or more relaxation and meditation techniques to continue to use on their own.
November 21
Coping with Death and Grief
Losing someone who had dementia can be a unique and complex experience for those who cared for them. This presentation will explore these issues, identify various approaches to grief, and suggest ways for care partners to cope with loss.
December 16
Resource Materials
The Alzheimer Society of Toronto and our partners offer a variety of resources for people with dementia, care partners, family members and health-care practitioners
Research
Find, review and get in touch about research studies in Toronto from the comfort of your home
Resource Library
Search and find resources for people with dementia, caregivers, family members and health-care practitioners
Online Videos
Watch our online videos to learn more about the advances in dementia research
Dementia-friendly Communities
A Dementia Friendly Community is a place where people living with dementia and their care partners are welcomed, included and supported. It is a community that pays attention to the social and physical needs of the person living with dementia.
ALZeducate
ALZeducate is an online platform for self-paced dementia education. Create an account to access live webinars and on-demand courses. Provided by the Alzheimer Society, it helps people with dementia, caregivers, healthcare providers, and anyone interested in learning more.