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SUMMARY:Dance Fitness 2026
DESCRIPTION:This gentle low impact dance fitness class with Jenn uses diverse music and simple dance movements to create a dynamic and energizing aerobic workout. With easy to follow moves that can be done seated or standing\, this upbeat class is set to positive\, playful and uplifting music. You will be motivated by the joyful\, welcoming and supportive environment that encourages you to let go and have fun! No experience required. \nJenn Hicks is a Personal Trainer Size and Inclusive Fitness Specialist who has taught dance fitness classes for the past 17 years. She was named NOW Magazine’s Best Virtual Fitness Instructor for 2020. Jenn customizes routines for every class and helps attendees modify steps or movements whenever they need a little extra care. \nThis program will be held on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate. \nPLEASE NOTE: Dance Fitness will revert to starting at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm beginning January 8th
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2026-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Active Living,Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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SUMMARY:TEACH Program (Training\, Education\, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
DESCRIPTION:The TEACH (Training\, Education\, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a support group for unpaid caregivers of persons with dementia which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long. \nLearning objectives: \n\nCoaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills\nFocus on common caregiving themes including; self-care\, healthcare system navigation\, relationship changes and future planning\nProvides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners\n\nSession dates:\nThursdays from 11:00am–12:30pm\, starting April 9th\, ending April 30th. \n\nWeek 1 – April 9th\nWeek 2 – April 16th\nWeek 3 – April 23rd\nWeek 4 – April 30th\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you. \n  \nIf registration is closed or this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to fill out the form on this webpage: https://alz.to/programs/support-services/enhancing-care-program/. Additionally\, you can check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nLocation: This program takes place online using Zoom. \n  \n\nRegistration and an assessment are prerequisites. Registration closes on April 6th. An Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment. Phone screenings usually take 10-15 minutes. Assessments can be done in-person or via Zoom and usually take 30-90 minutes. \n\n 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-program-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home-16/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-program-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home-16/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T143000
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SUMMARY:Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Palmerston Branch for our Brain Health education session. \nGoals of this presentation include understanding the risk factors associated with developing dementia​\, recognizing how lifestyle plays a role in your risk of developing dementia​\, and taking action to support brain health. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Thursday\, April 9\nTime: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM\nLocation: Toronto Public Library- Palmerston Branch\n560 Palmerston Ave\, Toronto On M6G 2P7 \n  \nAdditional Information: \n\nRegistration is required. Please call branch 416-393-7680 or use the link to register https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftpl.bibliocommons.com%2Fv2%2Fevents%2F69700d9a4c27102b489c1321&data=05%7C02%7Cssemwal%40alz.to%7C674e0134edcb429234cf08de58f6bc9d%7C31d97342534440529f00f2004afd1d7f%7C0%7C0%7C639046013920410024%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sHRwJ1jac4Tjfiz8d6hQcneeMIzFFA6TkOiE6HMpxF8%3D&reserved=0\nPaid Parking lot across from our branch’s main entrance. TTC: Two blocks west of Bathurst Station’s main entrance OR one block west of Markham St Exit\, end of Bathurst station subway platform. (library is visible across the parking lot)
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/brain-health-8/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library- Palmerston Branch\, 560 Palmerston Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6G 2P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops in the City
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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SUMMARY:General Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing monthly support group provides an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOpportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\nDiscuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\nLearn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\nReceive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n\n  \nEvery 2nd Thursday of the month from 1:30pm to 3:30pm online using Zoom\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*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 \nPLEASE 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/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/general-caregiver-support-group-59/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/general-caregiver-support-group-59/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T183000
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SUMMARY:Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Providence\, this monthly open support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a parent diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOpportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\nDiscuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\nLearn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\nReceive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n\n  \nEvery 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm online using Zoom\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*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 \nPLEASE 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/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/adult-child-caregiver-support-group-34/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/adult-child-caregiver-support-group-34/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T183107Z
UID:10003811-1775759400-1775766600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Young Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a person living with young onset dementia (diagnosed before the age of 65) to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOpportunity to share feelings and insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\nDiscuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\nLearn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\nReceive information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n\n  \nEvery 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm online using Zoom\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*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 \nPLEASE 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/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/young-onset-dementia-caregiver-support-group-17/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/young-onset-dementia-caregiver-support-group-17/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T190000
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SUMMARY:EASE Session 1: Supporting the Symptoms of Dementia
DESCRIPTION:The E.A.S.E program is a 4-session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia.\nThe program will engage PSWs in dementia education\, giving practical tools to improve the level of care and support provided to persons living with dementia and the PSW – a real-life approach. PSW’s will leave each session with tools/ideas to use right away on the job. \nNOTE: Each session is a stand-alone. A separate registration is required for each session. \n  \nDates:\nThursdays\, April 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, and 30th \nTime:\n7pm – 8pm \n  \nSession 1 – Supporting Symptoms of Dementia\nIn this session we explore the symptoms of dementia\, what they may look like and the impact they can have when giving support to person’s living with dementia.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/ease-session-1-supporting-the-symptoms-of-dementia-4/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/ease-session-1-supporting-the-symptoms-of-dementia-4/
CATEGORIES:EASE,Health Care Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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