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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 Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long. \nLearning objectives: \n\nFocus on common caregiving themes including; self-care\, healthcare system navigation\, relationship changes and future planning\nCoaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills\nProvides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners\n\n  \nSession dates:\nTuesdays from 1:30pm–3:00pm\, starting January 21st\, ending February 11th. \n\nWeek 1 – January 21st\nWeek 2 – January 28th\nWeek 3 – February 4th\nWeek 4 – February 11th\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.\nIf this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nRegistration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on January 13th.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment. \n  \nIf you are interested in a future session\, please Click Here to fill in the expression of interest form
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home/2025-02-04/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T001324
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T203212Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Child CARERS Program
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week online program is for care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital\, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that supports problem-solving skill development and introduces the innovative use of standardized patients – actors trained to simulate real-life situations – so that caregivers\, guided by expert clinical coaches\, will learn how to address communication challenges. \nGoals of the Program: \n\nEnhance practical skills for caregivers\nImprove caregivers’ coping and problem-solving skills\nEnhance caregivers’ confidence in dealing with challenges\nImprove caregivers’ social interaction and social support\n\n  \nSession dates:\nThursdays from 1:30pm–3:30pm\, starting January 23rd\, ending March 13th. \n\nWeek 1 – January 23rd\nWeek 2 – January 30th\nWeek 3 – February 6th\nWeek 4 – February 13th\nWeek 5 – February 20th\nWeek 6 – February 27th\nWeek 7 – March 6th\nWeek 8 – March 13th\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 8 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.\nIf this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nRegistration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on January 15th.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/carers-program/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/carers-program/2025-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T001324
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SUMMARY:Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Agincourt Branch for an education session about Brain Health. \n  \nThis interactive presentation discusses the risk factors of dementia and how healthy lifestyle changes can help improve and maintain the health of the brain. \nLearning Objectives\n– Understand some of the research findings on reducing the risk of developing dementia.\n– Recognize how lifestyle plays a role in a person’s risk of developing dementia.\n– Commit to take action to reduce the risk of developing dementia. \n  \nRegistration is required.\nTo register\, call the branch at 416-396-8943 or register in-person at the Toronto Public Library – Agincourt Branch. \nTo learn more\, click here
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/brain-health/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Agincourt Branch\, 155 Bonis Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M1T 3W6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops in the City
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T001324
CREATED:20241202T161123Z
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SUMMARY:End of Life Care
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for care partners of persons in the late stage of dementia. It provides an opportunity to discuss issues regarding changes in the late stage\, approaching the End-of-Life\, making difficult decisions for this stage\, grief and the need to take care of yourself.\n  \n\nFor Family and Friends of people living with dementia.\n  \n\n\nWorkshop will be presented online via Zoom.\nRegistration is required to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/end-of-life-care/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/end-of-life-care/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T001324
CREATED:20241128T140336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T142506Z
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SUMMARY:BSO Self-Care Series - Session 3: Putting You First
DESCRIPTION:This 4-session series explores the different issues Frontline Health Care Providers may experience when providing care to People Living with Dementia. In this series of workshops\, participants will receive information on a variety of self care topics in addition to learning tips and strategies on how to work better as a team with the aim of enhancing client care. \n\nThese workshops will be online using Zoom.\n\n \n\n\nSession 3: Putting You First \nTuesday\, February 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n\n\nThis workshop will focus on enhancing your self awareness of your current well-being. It will also support your reflection for opportunities to create a better balance in your life.\n\n  \nOther sessions in the series:\nSession 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit\nTuesday\, December 10th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n\nSession 2: Navigating Difficult Conversations\nTuesday\, January 14th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n\nSession 4: Grief and Loss\nTuesday\, March 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n  \nPlease refer to our event calendar to sign up for the sessions of interest.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/bso-self-care-series-session-2-navigating-difficult-conversations-2/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/bso-self-care-series-session-2-navigating-difficult-conversations-2/
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Learn,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T001324
CREATED:20241210T144655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T210808Z
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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 Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long. \nLearning objectives: \n\nFocus on common caregiving themes including; self-care\, healthcare system navigation\, relationship changes and future planning\nCoaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills\nProvides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners\n\n  \nSession dates:\nTuesdays from 1:30pm–3:00pm\, starting January 21st\, ending February 11th. \n\nWeek 1 – January 21st\nWeek 2 – January 28th\nWeek 3 – February 4th\nWeek 4 – February 11th\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.\nIf this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nRegistration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on January 13th.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment. \n  \nIf you are interested in a future session\, please Click Here to fill in the expression of interest form
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home/2025-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T001324
CREATED:20241210T150816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T203212Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Child CARERS Program
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week online program is for care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital\, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that supports problem-solving skill development and introduces the innovative use of standardized patients – actors trained to simulate real-life situations – so that caregivers\, guided by expert clinical coaches\, will learn how to address communication challenges. \nGoals of the Program: \n\nEnhance practical skills for caregivers\nImprove caregivers’ coping and problem-solving skills\nEnhance caregivers’ confidence in dealing with challenges\nImprove caregivers’ social interaction and social support\n\n  \nSession dates:\nThursdays from 1:30pm–3:30pm\, starting January 23rd\, ending March 13th. \n\nWeek 1 – January 23rd\nWeek 2 – January 30th\nWeek 3 – February 6th\nWeek 4 – February 13th\nWeek 5 – February 20th\nWeek 6 – February 27th\nWeek 7 – March 6th\nWeek 8 – March 13th\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 8 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.\nIf this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nRegistration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on January 15th.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/carers-program/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/carers-program/2025-02-13/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T001324
CREATED:20241202T162849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T221503Z
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SUMMARY:Unpacking Denial in Dementia
DESCRIPTION:The focus of the session will be on exploring the concept of denial and anosognosia\, how it impacts persons with dementia and their care partners\, and strategies for assisting families. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore the concept of denial and anosognosia\nIdentify how denial impacts persons with dementia and their care partners\nExplore behaviours and strategies for responding\nDevelop an understanding of supportive services in the community\n\n\nThis workshop is for care partners of a person living with dementia\n  \n\n\nThis workshop will be held on Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/unpacking-denial-in-dementia/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/unpacking-denial-in-dementia/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T001324
CREATED:20241210T150816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T203212Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Child CARERS Program
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week online program is for care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital\, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that supports problem-solving skill development and introduces the innovative use of standardized patients – actors trained to simulate real-life situations – so that caregivers\, guided by expert clinical coaches\, will learn how to address communication challenges. \nGoals of the Program: \n\nEnhance practical skills for caregivers\nImprove caregivers’ coping and problem-solving skills\nEnhance caregivers’ confidence in dealing with challenges\nImprove caregivers’ social interaction and social support\n\n  \nSession dates:\nThursdays from 1:30pm–3:30pm\, starting January 23rd\, ending March 13th. \n\nWeek 1 – January 23rd\nWeek 2 – January 30th\nWeek 3 – February 6th\nWeek 4 – February 13th\nWeek 5 – February 20th\nWeek 6 – February 27th\nWeek 7 – March 6th\nWeek 8 – March 13th\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 8 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.\nIf this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nRegistration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on January 15th.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/carers-program/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/carers-program/2025-02-20/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T001324
CREATED:20250103T151841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T151841Z
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SUMMARY:Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 1 - Adjusting to Long Term Care
DESCRIPTION:Session 1 of 3 in the Working in Long Term Care Series \nThis session will cover strategies to support persons living with dementia and their family or care partner(s).\nThis webinar looks to address the challenges that come with the adjustment to moving to Long Term Care\, to reflect on the importance of validating feelings\, and learn strategies that support communication with the family members of people living with dementia. \n  \nTo register for this webinar\, visit:\nwww.alzeducate.ca \nYou must login/create an account in order to participate. \nTo find the session: \n\nHover over “Education”  and select the intended audience.\nSelect webinars\, then “Upcoming live webinars”.\nSelect your chosen topic\, then click “Enrol me” to register.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/working-in-long-term-care-series-session-1-adjusting-to-long-term-care/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
CATEGORIES:Learn,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250227T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T001324
CREATED:20241202T162055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T144440Z
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SUMMARY:Reframing Guilt and Anger in Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is to help care partners recognize and identify the causes of guilt and anger in caregiving and develop coping strategies to reframe guilt\, anger and build resilience.\n  \n\nFor Family and Friends of people living with dementia\n  \n\n\nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/reframing-guilt-and-anger-in-caregiving/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/reframing-guilt-and-anger-in-caregiving/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250227T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250227T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T001324
CREATED:20241210T150816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T203212Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Child CARERS Program
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week online program is for care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital\, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that supports problem-solving skill development and introduces the innovative use of standardized patients – actors trained to simulate real-life situations – so that caregivers\, guided by expert clinical coaches\, will learn how to address communication challenges. \nGoals of the Program: \n\nEnhance practical skills for caregivers\nImprove caregivers’ coping and problem-solving skills\nEnhance caregivers’ confidence in dealing with challenges\nImprove caregivers’ social interaction and social support\n\n  \nSession dates:\nThursdays from 1:30pm–3:30pm\, starting January 23rd\, ending March 13th. \n\nWeek 1 – January 23rd\nWeek 2 – January 30th\nWeek 3 – February 6th\nWeek 4 – February 13th\nWeek 5 – February 20th\nWeek 6 – February 27th\nWeek 7 – March 6th\nWeek 8 – March 13th\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 8 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.\nIf this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nRegistration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on January 15th.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/carers-program/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/carers-program/2025-02-27/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T001324
CREATED:20250207T170838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T173007Z
UID:10001908-1740738600-1740742200@alz.to
SUMMARY:Alzheimer Society Music Project Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Jane/Sheppard Branch for an information session about The Alzheimer Society Music Project. \n  \nThe Alzheimer Society Music Project provides personalized music players at no cost to people living with dementia.\nIn this session\, you will learn about the benefits of listening to personalized music and the role of the Alzheimer Society Music Project. Eligible individuals will also have the opportunity to apply to participate in the program. \n  \nNo registration required. Drop-ins welcome. \nTo learn more\, click here
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/alzheimer-society-music-project-information-session/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Jane/Sheppard Branch\, 1906 Sheppard Avenue West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3L 1Y7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops in the City
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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