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SUMMARY:Dementia Overview for Care Partners
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide care partners with an overview of Alzheimer’s disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and illustrates the progression of the disease. \nThis session is intended for care partners to a person living with dementia. \nTopics: \n\nGain a greater understanding of the process of diagnosis and medications available\nDevelop a better\, over-all understanding of dementia\nIncrease your knowledge of the stages and progression of Alzheimer’s disease\nBetter the caregiver’s insight into the person with dementia (PWD)\nLearn about community services and supports\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-for-care-partners-3/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-for-care-partners-3/
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:20250707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170602
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SUMMARY:Learning to Live with Ambiguous Loss and Grief
DESCRIPTION:Explore the concept of ambiguous loss\, develop coping strategies and gain understanding of feelings of grief when caring for a person with dementia. \nThis session is for care partners of persons living with dementia in the mid-to-late stages. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the concept of Ambiguous Loss\nRecognize the uniqueness and complexity of Ambiguous Loss\nExplore concepts for learning to live with Ambiguous Loss\nDevelop an understanding of supportive services in the community\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/learning-to-live-with-ambiguous-loss-and-grief-3/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/learning-to-live-with-ambiguous-loss-and-grief-3/
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:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170602
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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-2/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/enhancing-family-dynamics-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:20250709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170602
CREATED:20250617T171844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T154344Z
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SUMMARY:Cannabis and Alzheimer's: Exploring New Potential Treatments for Agitation
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis webinar will review the different ways that substances from the cannabis plant might help to manage dementia and related responsive behaviours\, such as agitation\, in people living with Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have been studying cannabinoids\, the active parts of cannabis\, to see if they can reduce agitation\, a common and distressing symptom. While non-drug approaches are usually tried first\, medications are sometimes needed. However\, current options can have serious side effects. Cannabinoids may work differently and could offer a safer alternative\, but more research is needed. \nThe session will also highlight a new study testing whether a cannabinoid called cannabidiol (CBD) can help reduce agitation in people living with Alzheimer’s disease. This study builds on earlier research using a similar cannabis-based substance called nabilone\, which showed promising results. The new study will help researchers understand whether CBD can offer similar benefits\, with fewer side effects\, and how it might be used in future dementia care. \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/calm-it/  \nThis webinar is presented in partnership with the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Krista Lanctôt is a senior scientist at the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program and the director of the Geriatric Psychopharmacology Research Group at Sunnybrook Research Institute. She holds the Bernick Chair in Geriatric Psychopharmacology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto. She is also the research co-director of the Department of Psychiatry at Sunnybrook. At the University of Toronto\, she is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry\, where she is also the Vice Chair\, Basic and Clinical Sciences\, and a Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology. \nHer research focuses on understanding mood\, thinking\, and behaviour changes that happen in illnesses like dementia and stroke. She studies the brain chemicals and body processes that cause these symptoms and looks for new treatments\, including medicines\, brain stimulation\, exercise\, and diet. Her goal is to find safer and more precise ways to treat these symptoms and improve care for people living with dementia and other brain disorders.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/cannabis-and-alzheimers-exploring-new-potential-treatments-for-agitation/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/cannabis-and-alzheimers-exploring-new-potential-treatments-for-agitation/
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:20250710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170602
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T004632Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on\, interactive workshop is for care partners of people living with dementia. The overarching goal is for care partners to feel more relaxed and grounded at the end of the workshop\, and to learn one or more relaxation and meditation techniques to continue to use on their own. \nFor care partners of people living with dementia. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecognize the impact of chronic stress on care partners.\nExplore how relaxation and meditation techniques can help reduce care partner stress and build resilience in the face of uncertainty.\nPractice some helpful relaxation and meditation techniques that you can continue to do on your own after the workshop.\nDevelop an understanding of how to connect with supportive services in your community.\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/mindfulness-and-meditation-3/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/mindfulness-and-meditation-3/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250714T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250714T150000
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CREATED:20250501T130053Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Care (for Care Partners)
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop is designed to help family members and friends caring for people living with dementia. \nThe following topics will be covered: \n\nWhat is self-care?\nCommon barriers preventing caregivers from practicing self-care\nThe benefits of self-care habits\nStrategies\, approaches and ideas on incorporating self-care into our daily schedule\nEmotional hygiene and how to practice it\nCreating a self-care plan and sticking to it\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/self-care-for-care-partners-4/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/self-care-for-care-partners-4/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170602
CREATED:20250501T130028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T004501Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-4/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170602
CREATED:20250501T130032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T004420Z
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SUMMARY:Coping with Death and Grief
DESCRIPTION:Losing someone who had dementia can be a unique and complex experience for those who cared for them. \nThis presentation will explore these issues\, identify various approaches to grief\, and suggest ways for care partners to cope with loss. \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief-3/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief-3/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ambiguous_Loss800X600.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170602
CREATED:20250501T130019Z
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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\n\nWorkshop will be presented online using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/unpacking-denial-in-dementia-3/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/unpacking-denial-in-dementia-3/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170602
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Putting You First
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will use a systematic approach to help you enhance your self-awareness of your current well-being. In your reflections\, there will also be opportunities to identify how you want to take action to create a better balance in your life. \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email] \nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/putting-you-first/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/putting-you-first/
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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