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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-9/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief-9/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T113000
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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. \n  \nLearning Objectives:\n• Learning how dementia impacts communication\n• Recognizing that behaviour is a form of communication\n• Discussing how to identify the meaning of behaviours in dementia and ways to offer support\n\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\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-11/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-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:20261008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T143000
DTSTAMP:20260918T081708Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Family Dynamics
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentifying family dynamics and their effects on families\nExploring significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia\nReviewing strategies for assisting families\, building on strength and resilience\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/enhancing-family-dynamics-6/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/enhancing-family-dynamics-6/
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:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T113000
DTSTAMP:20260918T081156Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T081156Z
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will review the importance of Advance Care Planning\, and the steps involved in the process. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstanding Advance Care Planning and why it is important\nLearning about the steps involved in Advance Care Planning\nUnderstanding what a Substitute Decision Maker is\, and how to appoint a Power of Attorney for Personal Health\, and a Power of Attorney for Property\nRecognizing what capacity and incapacity mean in Ontario\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 online using Zoom\, registration required to receive link. 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/advance-care-planning-3/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/advance-care-planning-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:20261019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T173000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Agitation in Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 19 for our upcoming Speaker Series\, sponsored by the Toronto Memory Program. \nWe are pleased to welcome Dr. Amer Burhan\, Co-Director of Research at the Toronto Memory Program\, who will discuss understanding and responding to agitation in dementia—an important topic for staff\, caregivers\, and families navigating behavioural changes. \nAbout Dr. Amer Burhan Dr. Burhan is a geriatric and neuropsychiatrist and Co-Director of Research at the Toronto Memory Program. He is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and specializes in Alzheimer disease\, with a focus on prevention and the management of behavioural symptoms. \nWhat to Expect \n4:00–4:15 p.m. – Introduction\n4:15–5:00 p.m. – Understanding Agitation in Dementia\n5:00–5:30 p.m. – Live Q&A and Closing Remarks \nRegistration for this live session is now closed. A full video of the session will be available on our Youtube channel after the event. https://www.youtube.com/@alzheimertoronto 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-agitation-in-dementia/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-agitation-in-dementia/
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:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T113000
DTSTAMP:20260918T082215Z
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SUMMARY:Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
DESCRIPTION:The focus of the session will be on providing an overview of MCI and the differences between normal aging\, MCI and dementia. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIncrease knowledge of MCI and the differences between normal aging\, MCI and dementia\nExplore how MCI impacts individuals and families\nLearn how to optimize cognitive health\n\n  \nThis workshop is for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and/or care partners of people living with MCI. \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci-6/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci-6/
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:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T161500
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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 October 28\, 2026 – 9:00am-4:15pm (in-person at AST Head office) \nFollow-up session one: Tuesday November 10\, 2026 – 11:15am-12:45pm (online via Zoom) \nFollow-up session two: Tuesday November 24\, 2026 – 11:15am-12:45pm (online via Zoom) \n  \nNote: The Facing Dementia Together Workshop is a new addition to the Enhancing Care Program (https://carersontario.ca/) created by the Reitman Centre at Mt. Sinai Hospital. \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. 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. \nRegistration and an assessment are prerequisites. Registration closes on Friday October 23rd. An Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you as part of the screening process. 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-10-28/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261029T150000
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SUMMARY:Overview of Young Onset Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your knowledge of young onset dementia\, the unique challenges faced by the person and their families and opportunities to support someone who is living with young onset 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 “Enroll me” to register.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/overview-of-young-onset-dementia/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/overview-of-young-onset-dementia/
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260922T190039Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Needs of Caregivers/Care Partners: Caregiver Health\, Resources and Relevant Research
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore issues that are specific to caregivers/care partners of people living with dementia. The importance of caregiver health will be discussed\, as well as the breadth of resources that are available within the community. The webinar will also explore active research that is being conducted to better understand the needs of caregivers/care partners. \n  \nAbout the presenters: \nDr. Mary Chiu is a dedicated Research Scientist at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Dr. Chiu’s research interests lie within geriatric psychiatry\, specifically the social psychology of older adults and the concept of psychological resilience in the context of informal caregiving and dementia. She has dedicated her career to understanding the needs of caregivers/care partners of people living with dementia and working with this population to develop programs and mechanisms that prepare and support them in their role. \n  \nDr. Adriana Shnall is the Director of Integrated Learning\, Caregiving and Innovation at Baycrest\, where her work includes leadership of the Koschitzky Centre for Innovations in Family Caregiving. She works with family and friend caregivers and older adults to develop\, evaluate and implement innovative approaches to caregiving support\, including for people living with dementia. Dr. Shnall has over 30 years of clinical experience working with older adults and their families across outpatient and community services\, long-term care and inpatient settings. \n  \nThis webinar is free to attend and is presented in plain language. You will also have the opportunity ask questions. \nPresented in partnership with the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA) and the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-the-needs-of-caregivers-care-partners-caregiver-health-resources-and-relevant-research/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-the-needs-of-caregivers-care-partners-caregiver-health-resources-and-relevant-research/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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