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August 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Recognizing Symptoms, Understanding Treatments, and Updates on the Latest Research

Virtual Event

This webinar will explain what Parkinson’s Disease is, how it is related to dementia, risk factors associated with Parkinson’s Disease, and strategies/support for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. It will introduce how to address these risk factors, as well as existing treatments.
The webinar will also explore a study at Baycrest in Toronto that is looking for participants. The study looks at how people living with dementia and their care partners access and use assistive technology products (e.g. reminder apps, safety devices).

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August 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication

Virtual Event

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.

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August 11 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Brain Health 大腦健康

Goals of this presentation include understanding the risk factors associated with developing dementia​, recognizing how lifestyle plays a role in…

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August 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Putting You First for Care Partners

Virtual Event

This interactive 2-hour workshop will help participants reflect on all aspects of their well-being.
Through this guided reflection process, participants will identify opportunities for change and start creating a plan to attaining better balance in their lives.

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August 18 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Unpacking Denial in Dementia

Virtual Event

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.

An image of a man and a woman sitting in chair facing each other at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto's head office.

August 19 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Brain Health 大腦健康

Virtual Event

Goals of this presentation include understanding the risk factors associated with developing dementia​, recognizing how lifestyle plays a role in…

An image of a man and a woman sitting in chair facing each other at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto's head office.

August 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cantonese Dementia-Friendly Communities Workshop 失智症友善社區講座 (粵語)

Grace Chinese Gospel Church 201 Tempo Ave, North York, Ontario, Canada

This workshop focuses on how we can support people living with dementia in our communities by using supportive communication strategies…

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September 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Brain Health

Toronto Public Library - North York Central Library 5120 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join us at the Toronto Public Library - North York Central Library for our Dementia Overview education session.
Goals 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.

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September 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

End of Life Care

Virtual Event

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.

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September 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Dementia Overview for Care Partners

Virtual Event

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.

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September 24 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Brain Health

Toronto Public Library- Bridlewood 2900 Warden Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This presentation will help you understand 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.
This session is hosted at the Toronto Public Library- Bridlewood.

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September 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Vascular Dementia

Virtual Event

Building on the learning points from the Overview webinar for the General Public, this session will provide health care workers with a very brief review of Vascular dementia then offer opportunities for case scenario work.