Enhancing Care Program
Delivered in partnership with the Sinai Health System Reitman Centre, the Enhancing Care (EC) Program offers therapeutic skills training to family or other unpaid care partners who are giving care to individuals living with dementia.
If you would like to be contacted by an AST social worker to discuss how this program may support your current caregiving situation, please fill out the form below.
This program includes a range of structured group interventions for care partners supporting individuals at any stage in the dementia journey. Care partners who attend these sessions report reduced stress, improved coping, and greater confidence in managing day-to-day challenges.
TEACH Groups
- 4 weekly sessions
- Introductory group series
- Focus on key caregiving themes and education
CARERS Groups
- 8 weekly sessions
- Structured, skills-based intervention
- In-depth problem-solving and communiction coaching
Facing Dementia Together
- 1-day workshop
- Interactive, skills-based workshop
- Focus on problem-solving and caregiving challenges
Sessions are offered at no cost, virtually and in person. All group referrals require an assessment by an Enhancing Care mental health clinician who will recommend group participation and other services based on your needs, eligibility, and current availability. Please fill out the expression of interest form at the top of this webpage, and an Enhancing Care mental health clinician will contact you
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