Too often, clients shared that they wish they had learned what they would learn later in their journey but much earlier, expressing how key insight on the dementia experience would have improved their overall dementia journey.
This brand-new support group was designed by AST social workers in collaboration with caregivers, people experiencing cognitive changes, and various dementia specialists to offer key insight at the start of the dementia journey for the care partner.
Our experience tells us that the earlier you know what you know, the better your overall caregiving journey.

Each session will focus on a key theme. The following themes will be discussed:

• Advance Care Planning-November 11^th
• Getting a Diagnosis-December 9^th
• Ontario Health at Home Supports and Respite Programs-January 13^th
• Supportive Living Environments -February 10^th
• Supporting Healthy Choices for the Person Living with Dementia and Caregiver-March 10^th
• Communication Strategies-April 14^th
• Risk and Safety-May 12^th
• Dementia Medications-June 9^th
• Care Partner and Person Living with Dementia Expressed Realities-July 14^th
• Insider Dementia Wisdom and Overview of Alzheimer Society of Toronto Services-August 11^th

Should you choose to participate in this group please know that we expect you to observe the strictest confidentiality.

Every 2^nd Wednesday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/