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SUMMARY:Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Maria A. Shchuka Branch for our Brain Health education session. \n  \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. \n  \nRegistration is recommended.\nTo register\, please call the Maria A. Shchuka library at 416-394-1000\, inquire in-branch to register\, or register through Eventbrite here \nTo learn more\, click here
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/brain-health-3/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Maria A. Shchuka Branch\, 1745 Eglinton Avenue West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6E 2H4\, 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:20250502T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200208
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Special Occasions (for Care Partners Supporting Persons Living with Dementia)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Jane/Sheppard Branch for an information session about Celebrating Special Occasions.\nThis session is intended for Care Partners of Persons Living with Dementia. \n  \nExplore the unique challenges of celebrating holidays and special occasions. Gain practical planning tips\, including strategies to promote meaningful communication with person with dementia. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIncrease awareness of dementia-related changes that may lead to feelings of loss for family and friends during holidays and special occasions.\nPlan special occasions that respect the changing abilities of the person with dementia\nDevelop strategies for meaningful communication with the person with dementia\n\n  \nNo registration required. Drop-ins welcome.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/celebrating-special-occasions-for-care-partners-supporting-persons-living-with-dementia/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200208
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SUMMARY:Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Hillcrest 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  \nDrop-ins welcome.\nNo registration required. \nTo learn more\, click here
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/brain-health-5/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Hillcrest Branch\, 5801 Leslie Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M2H 1J8\, 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:20250505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200208
CREATED:20250211T153807Z
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SUMMARY:U-First!® for Care Partners
DESCRIPTION:What is U-First!®  for Care Partners? \nU-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. \nThis 6 hour education program will help you to: \n\nEnhance well-being of care partners and of the person they are supporting who is experiencing behaviour changes\nReduce responsive behaviours by using the U-First!® framework\nImprove collaboration among all team members through a common knowledge\, language and approach to care.\n\n  \nMandatory Session Dates:\nMonday\, April 28th from 2:00pm-4:00pm\nMonday\, May 5th from 2:00pm-4:00pm\nMonday\, May 12th from 2:00pm-4:00pm \nOptional Session Date:\nMonday\, May 26th from 2:00pm-4:00pm\n(Please note that there is no session on May 19th) \n  \nWho should attend? \nU-First!® for Care Partners is for family and friends of people experiencing behaviour changes as a result of dementia or other cognitive impairment who provide direct support for that person in an unpaid role. \nWhat’s involved in the program? \n\nInteractive learning approach that has participants reflect on their experiences\, engage with new content\, practice using a variety of methods including case studies and plan for how they will implement what they have learned.\nLearners receive a Participant Workbook and a U-First!® Wheel to use during the program and keep as useful resources for applying their learning.\nLearners will also be invited to take part in an evaluation to better understand the effectiveness and outcomes of the program.  In addition\, a sample of participants will be invited to take part in an interview with the Evaluator. All learners will be invited to participate in evaluation activities but will not be excluded from the program if they choose not to participate in the evaluation.\n\nWhat’s the cost for the program? \nThere is no cost for participants of U-First!® for Care Partners. \n  \nPlease note that there will be additional screening of all interested participants to ensure there is a fit between the program and participant. \nRegistration closes April 14th\, 2025. \n  \n(THIS PROGRAM IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a Health Care Provider\, please click here for the U-First! for Health Care Providers courses)
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-2/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-2/2025-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200208
CREATED:20250422T181403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T000309Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Alzheimer’s: The Role of Biomarkers in Early Detection and Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis webinar will focus on key topics related to Alzheimer’s disease\, including biomarkers and early-onset Alzheimer’s. You’ll learn what biomarkers are\, how they’re measured\, and how they’re used in understanding the disease. We’ll also discuss early-onset Alzheimer’s disease\, which affects people under 65\, and why early detection is crucial for managing the disease. \nThe session will also cover the DIAN-TU-002 study\, a research trial focused on people with a rare gene mutation that causes Alzheimer’s. This study is testing whether early treatment can prevent the buildup of amyloid beta\, a protein that forms clumps in the brain and contributes to Alzheimer’s symptoms. You’ll learn about the drug treatment being tested\, how the study works\, who can participate\, and why this research is important for future Alzheimer’s treatments. \nThis webinar is free to attend and is presented in plain language. You will have the opportunity have questions. \nFor more information on the study\, visit: https://tdn.alz.to/research_study/dominantly-inherited-alzheimer-network-trial-primary-prevention-dian-tu-002/ \nThis webinar is presented in partnership with the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nTina Le is a Clinical Research Coordinator at Sunnybrook Research Institute\, focusing on Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia studies with Dr. Mario Masellis. She previously worked at Centricity Research\, handling studies in endocrine\, vaccine\, and obesity areas\, including diabetic retinopathy\, RSV\, and chronic kidney disease. Tina holds a Bachelor’s from Ryerson University (2020) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Research from Humber College (2022). She earned her Clinical Research Coordinator certification in 2024. Tina is dedicated to advancing research for effective treatments. \nAnjana Elayathamby is a Clinical Research Coordinator and Research Nurse at Sunnybrook Research Institute\, specializing in Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia studies with Dr. Mario Masellis. A registered nurse from Quebec\, she pursued a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto\, with minors in Biomedical Ethics and Health Humanities. With over eight years of experience in neurology and neurosurgery\, Anjana has a strong background in clinical care\, research\, and patient-centered practice. She is passionate about advancing compassionate\, equitable healthcare and research to improve the lives of those affected by neurodegenerative diseases.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-alzheimers-the-role-of-biomarkers-in-early-detection-and-treatment/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-alzheimers-the-role-of-biomarkers-in-early-detection-and-treatment/
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:20250512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200208
CREATED:20250211T153807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T164111Z
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SUMMARY:U-First!® for Care Partners
DESCRIPTION:What is U-First!®  for Care Partners? \nU-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. \nThis 6 hour education program will help you to: \n\nEnhance well-being of care partners and of the person they are supporting who is experiencing behaviour changes\nReduce responsive behaviours by using the U-First!® framework\nImprove collaboration among all team members through a common knowledge\, language and approach to care.\n\n  \nMandatory Session Dates:\nMonday\, April 28th from 2:00pm-4:00pm\nMonday\, May 5th from 2:00pm-4:00pm\nMonday\, May 12th from 2:00pm-4:00pm \nOptional Session Date:\nMonday\, May 26th from 2:00pm-4:00pm\n(Please note that there is no session on May 19th) \n  \nWho should attend? \nU-First!® for Care Partners is for family and friends of people experiencing behaviour changes as a result of dementia or other cognitive impairment who provide direct support for that person in an unpaid role. \nWhat’s involved in the program? \n\nInteractive learning approach that has participants reflect on their experiences\, engage with new content\, practice using a variety of methods including case studies and plan for how they will implement what they have learned.\nLearners receive a Participant Workbook and a U-First!® Wheel to use during the program and keep as useful resources for applying their learning.\nLearners will also be invited to take part in an evaluation to better understand the effectiveness and outcomes of the program.  In addition\, a sample of participants will be invited to take part in an interview with the Evaluator. All learners will be invited to participate in evaluation activities but will not be excluded from the program if they choose not to participate in the evaluation.\n\nWhat’s the cost for the program? \nThere is no cost for participants of U-First!® for Care Partners. \n  \nPlease note that there will be additional screening of all interested participants to ensure there is a fit between the program and participant. \nRegistration closes April 14th\, 2025. \n  \n(THIS PROGRAM IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a Health Care Provider\, please click here for the U-First! for Health Care Providers courses)
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-2/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-2/2025-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200208
CREATED:20250411T184000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T184622Z
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SUMMARY:Care Partner Stress and Building Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is to help care partners identify their sources of stress and develop coping strategies. The focus of the session will be on exploring the concept of resilience and ways to build care partner resilience.\n \nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nExplore the different types of stress care partners may experience and develop coping strategies to deal with the stress\nIncrease awareness of the importance of self-care for the care partner\nDevelop an understanding of supportive services in the community and where to seek those services\nDescribe the concept of resilience and why it is important for care partners\n\n\n \n \nWorkshop will be presented online using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/care-partner-stress-and-building-resilience-2/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/care-partner-stress-and-building-resilience-2/
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:20250515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200208
CREATED:20250411T184158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T184557Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an overview of behaviours in dementia and communicating in a supportive manner. It will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how behaviours and communication can change over the course of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia. \nFor care partners to a person living with dementia. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecognize that behaviour is a form of communication\nDescribe how dementia impacts communication\nRecall communication strategies that can be used to support people living with dementia\nDiscuss the meaning of behaviours in dementia and ways to offer support\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented online via Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-3/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-3/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250520T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200208
CREATED:20250411T184332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T184610Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Family Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for care partners of individuals living with dementia. The focus of the session will be on exploring significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia and strategies for assisting families\, building on strengths and resilience. \nFor Family and Friends of people living with dementia. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify family dynamics and their effects on families\nExplore significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia\nExplore strategies for assisting families\, building on strength and resilience\nDevelop an understanding of supportive services in the community\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented online via Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/enhancing-family-dynamics/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/enhancing-family-dynamics/
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:20250526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200208
CREATED:20250211T153807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T164111Z
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SUMMARY:U-First!® for Care Partners
DESCRIPTION:What is U-First!®  for Care Partners? \nU-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. \nThis 6 hour education program will help you to: \n\nEnhance well-being of care partners and of the person they are supporting who is experiencing behaviour changes\nReduce responsive behaviours by using the U-First!® framework\nImprove collaboration among all team members through a common knowledge\, language and approach to care.\n\n  \nMandatory Session Dates:\nMonday\, April 28th from 2:00pm-4:00pm\nMonday\, May 5th from 2:00pm-4:00pm\nMonday\, May 12th from 2:00pm-4:00pm \nOptional Session Date:\nMonday\, May 26th from 2:00pm-4:00pm\n(Please note that there is no session on May 19th) \n  \nWho should attend? \nU-First!® for Care Partners is for family and friends of people experiencing behaviour changes as a result of dementia or other cognitive impairment who provide direct support for that person in an unpaid role. \nWhat’s involved in the program? \n\nInteractive learning approach that has participants reflect on their experiences\, engage with new content\, practice using a variety of methods including case studies and plan for how they will implement what they have learned.\nLearners receive a Participant Workbook and a U-First!® Wheel to use during the program and keep as useful resources for applying their learning.\nLearners will also be invited to take part in an evaluation to better understand the effectiveness and outcomes of the program.  In addition\, a sample of participants will be invited to take part in an interview with the Evaluator. All learners will be invited to participate in evaluation activities but will not be excluded from the program if they choose not to participate in the evaluation.\n\nWhat’s the cost for the program? \nThere is no cost for participants of U-First!® for Care Partners. \n  \nPlease note that there will be additional screening of all interested participants to ensure there is a fit between the program and participant. \nRegistration closes April 14th\, 2025. \n  \n(THIS PROGRAM IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a Health Care Provider\, please click here for the U-First! for Health Care Providers courses)
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-2/2025-05-26/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-2/2025-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200208
CREATED:20250408T135824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T135824Z
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SUMMARY:Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 2 - Oral Care
DESCRIPTION:Session 2 of 3 in the Working in Long Term Care Series \nLearn the importance of oral health in overall wellbeing & health\, best practice guidelines and practical strategies for providing oral care in each stage of 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-2-oral-care-2/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
CATEGORIES:Learn,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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