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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. This presentation will explore these issues\, identify various approaches to grief\, and suggest ways for care partners to cope with loss. \n  \nThis workshop will incorporate a support group element. \n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n\nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief-8/
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SUMMARY:Dementia Overview 失智症多面睇
DESCRIPTION:Join us via Zoom our Dementia Overview education session. \nThis session will be presented in Cantonese. 講座將以粵語進行。\nThis session will be facilitated in partnership with Community Family Services of Ontario \n  \nThis presentation will discuss the difference between changes that come with normal aging and when something is not normal\, reversible causes for these changes\, and a general understanding of dementia. It also will cover the different types of dementia\, progression\, and knowledge of dementia symptoms and their impact on the person living with dementia. \n講座內容包括了解失智症的症狀和正常大腦老化的分別\,及腦部變化會怎樣多方面影響人的生活 \n  \nEvent Details:\nDate: Tuesday\, July 14th\nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nLocation: 平台: Zoom \n  \nAdditional Information: \n\nTo register: 報名: https://form.jotform.com/261474497866071\nFor inquiries: 查詢: 416-979-8299 ext. 210 or email ileung@cfso.care
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CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Dementia Overview for Care Partners
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is an introduction to dementia\, the different types of dementia\, symptoms and progression of dementia\, and the varying ways to support a person with dementia. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n  \n\nUnderstanding dementia as an umbrella term\, and the most common types of dementia\nReviewing dementia warning signs and the 8 A’s of dementia\nCreating an understanding of ways to support a person with dementia through timely diagnosis\, medications and quality-of-life activities\nLearn about community services and supports\n\n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n\nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-for-care-partners-11/
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:20260716T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T143000
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SUMMARY:Dementia Overview
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Woodside Square for our Dementia Overview education session. \nThis presentation will discuss the difference between changes that come with normal aging and when something is not normal\, reversible causes for these changes\, and a general understanding of dementia. It also will cover the different types of dementia\, progression\, and knowledge of dementia symptoms and their impact on the person living with dementia. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Thursday\, July 16\nTime: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM\nLocation: Toronto Public Library- Woodside Square\n1571 Sandhurst Circle\, Toronto\, ON M1V 1V2 \n  \nAdditional Information: \n\nLive or automated closed captioning\, sign language interpretation\, intervenor services\, or attendant services are available upon request. Please submit your request at least 2 weeks in advance to: tpl.ca/accessibility-events.\nFind more information about this event and the Woodside Square branch here
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-6/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Woodside Square\, 1571 Sandhurst Circle\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M1V 1V2\, 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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260721T113000
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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 developing coping strategies to reframe guilt\, anger and build resilience.\n\n\nLearning Objectives:  \n\nExploring the nature of emotions \n\n\nCreating space for difficult emotions such as anger and guilt in caregiving \n\n\nStrategies to cope with challenging emotions \n\n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.  \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link. 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/reframing-guilt-and-anger-in-caregiving-9/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/reframing-guilt-and-anger-in-caregiving-9/
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SUMMARY:Encouraging Engagement and Connection through Meaningful Activities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon that will inspire you to find more of the best moments in your caregiving practice.  Join Public Education Coordinator Laura McGill and Active Living Program Coordinator Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau in-person as we explore some of the challenges in paid caregiving\, and some of the ways that we can engage more meaningfully with our clients.  \nThis workshop is intended for paid caregivers\, so whether you work in Long Term Care\, Retirement\, or in-home care this course will invite you to think differently and become curious about yourself and the caring relationships you cultivate.  *Light refreshments provided. 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/encouraging-engagement-and-connection-through-meaningful-activities-2/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Learn,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260729T170000
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SUMMARY:Facing Dementia Together
DESCRIPTION:Facing Dementia Together is a problem-solving workshop for unpaid care partners of persons living with dementia. It offers a safe and supportive space to learn\, reflect\, and build skills to manage daily caregiving challenges. \n  \nIn this one-day\, in-person small-group workshop\, you will receive: \n\nSimple tools to solve daily caregiving problems\nHands-on coaching with experienced group leaders to practice new strategies\nThe chance to connect with others who understand your experience\n\n  \nSession dates: \nWorkshop: Wednesday July 29\, 2026 – 9:00am-5:00pm (in-person at AST Head office) \nFollow-up session one: Tuesday August 11\, 2026  – 10:00am-11:30am (online via Zoom) \nFollow-up session two: Tuesday August 25\, 2026 – 10:00am-11:30am (online via Zoom) \n  \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/. \n  \nRegistration and an assessment are prerequisites. Registration closes on Thursday July 23rd. 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.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/facing-dementia-together/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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