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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/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/care-partner-stress-and-building-resilience-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-2/2025-05-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
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/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-alzheimers-the-role-of-biomarkers-in-early-detection-and-treatment/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
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-2/2025-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-2/2025-05-05/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250403T123617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T123617Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250207T172149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T172149Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250305T192250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T161208Z
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250305T192843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T193013Z
UID:10002230-1746018000-1746021600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – City Hall 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  \nTo register\, call 416-393-7650\, or in-person at TPL: City Hall.\nDrop-ins also welcome. \nTo learn more\, click here
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/brain-health-4/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops in the City
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PSW-EducationNight-5422-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250129T150342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T193146Z
UID:10001851-1745935200-1745938800@alz.to
SUMMARY:Dementia Overview
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Morningside Branch for our Dementia Overview education session. \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  \nRegistration is recommended.\nTo register\, call the branch at 416-396-8881 or register in-person at the Toronto Public Library – Morningside Branch \nTo learn more\, click here
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Morningside Branch\, 4279 Lawrence Avenue East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M1E 2S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops in the City
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PSW-EducationNight-5422-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250211T153807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T164111Z
UID:10001917-1745848800-1745856000@alz.to
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-2/2025-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-2/2025-04-28/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250424T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250321T190533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T151033Z
UID:10002481-1745503200-1745508600@alz.to
SUMMARY:"What's First?" – A Workshop for People Diagnosed with Dementia or Experiencing Changes in Cognition
DESCRIPTION:Too often\, clients shared that they wish they had learned what they would learn later in their journey but much earlier\, expressing how key insight on the dementia experience would have improved their overall dementia journey. \nThis brand-new workshop was designed by AST social workers in collaboration with caregivers\, people experiencing cognitive changes\, and various dementia specialists to offer key knowledge at the start of the dementia journey.  \n  \nOur experience tells us that the earlier you know what you know\, the better you are. \nTopics Discussed: \n\nGetting your affairs in order\nAccessing the Specialists\nGetting an official diagnosis\nDementia Medications\nCommunicating Concerns with your doctor\nAll about getting in-home support\nThree Types of Supportive Living Environments\nFinancial Support\nMaximizing Your Health\nAdjust to the New Normal\nMinimizing Risk\nInsider Dementia Wisdoms\n\n  \nA survey will be sent to the members after the workshop to get their feedback.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/whats-first-a-workshop-for-people-diagnosed-with-dementia-or-experiencing-changes-in-cognition/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ChangingMelody-0192_800x600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/whats-first-a-workshop-for-people-diagnosed-with-dementia-or-experiencing-changes-in-cognition/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250424T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250321T190612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T031119Z
UID:10002480-1745492400-1745497800@alz.to
SUMMARY:"What's First?" – A Workshop for Care Partners Caring for People Diagnosed with Dementia or Experiencing Changes in Cognition
DESCRIPTION:Too often\, clients shared that they wish they had learned what they would learn later in their journey but much earlier\, expressing how key insight on the dementia experience would have improved their overall dementia journey. \nThis brand-new workshop was designed by AST social workers in collaboration with caregivers\, people experiencing cognitive changes\, and various dementia specialists to offer key insight at the start of the dementia journey for the care partner. \n  \nOur experience tells us that the earlier you know what you know\, the better you are. \nTopics Discussed: \n\nGetting your affairs in order\nAccessing the Specialists\nGetting an official diagnosis\nDementia Medications\nCommunicating Concerns with your doctor\nAll about getting in-home support\nThree Types of Supportive Living Environments\nRespite Programs\nFinancial Support\nMaximizing Your Health\nAdjust to the New Normal\nLiving with Daily Risk\nInsider Dementia Wisdoms\nCare Partner Realities\nThe person diagnosed – Their realities\n\n  \nA survey will be sent to the members after the workshop to get their feedback. \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS.If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider\, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/whats-first-a-workshop-for-care-partners-caring-for-people-diagnosed-with-dementia-or-experiencing-changes-in-cognition/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/0179_AST_Headshots_2024_10_29-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/whats-first-a-workshop-for-care-partners-caring-for-people-diagnosed-with-dementia-or-experiencing-changes-in-cognition/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250312T171243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T171243Z
UID:10002314-1745244000-1745251200@alz.to
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-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ambiguous_Loss800X600.jpg
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250414T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250312T132057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T132120Z
UID:10002312-1744628400-1744633800@alz.to
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-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Webinar800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-for-care-partners-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250131T172440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T172440Z
UID:10001871-1744462800-1744466400@alz.to
SUMMARY:Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library 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  \nRegistration is encouraged.\nRegister via Eventbrite (registration is through the North York Central Library) \nTo learn more\, click here
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/brain-health-2/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library\, 5120 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M2N 5N9\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250324T165225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T165225Z
UID:10002021-1744207200-1744210800@alz.to
SUMMARY:Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 1 - Adjusting to Long Term Care
DESCRIPTION:Session 1 of 3 in the Working in Long Term Care Series \nThis session will cover strategies to support persons living with dementia and their family or care partner(s).\nThis webinar looks to address the challenges that come with the adjustment to moving to Long Term Care\, to reflect on the importance of validating feelings\, and learn strategies that support communication with the family members of people living with 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-1-adjusting-to-long-term-care-2/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
CATEGORIES:Learn,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250218T190731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T142216Z
UID:10001980-1744120800-1744124400@alz.to
SUMMARY:Dementia and Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your knowledge of Developmental Disabilities (DD) and Dementia. Risk for dementia appears to be 5 times higher for people with DD compared to the general population. \nThis course will explore the unique challenges faced by the person and their families and opportunities to support someone who is living with developmental disabilities and dementia. Recognize different ways in which communication occurs and explain how communication changes in a person with dementia.  Learn about strategies that can support communication the person and recognize the benefits of validating a person’s feelings when trying to communicate. \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom.  \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is April 3rd\, 2025.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-and-developmental-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-and-developmental-disabilities/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250407T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250312T165953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T165953Z
UID:10002313-1744021800-1744027200@alz.to
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-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/learning-to-live-with-ambiguous-loss-and-grief-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250312T034003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T172047Z
UID:10002232-1743516000-1743519600@alz.to
SUMMARY:UHN Caregiver Talks: An overview of the Genetics of Dementia - What to think about when thinking about testing.
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nInterest in the genetics of dementia has increased with the availability of new treatments and clinical trials. This presentation will review the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease and Frontotemporal dementia. We will then discuss reasons\, implications\, and the process for testing someone with dementia as well as testing relatives who are at risk for inheriting a dementia-related gene. Making the decision to have genetic testing requires careful thought. \nAbout the Presenter: \nJill Goldman is a Professor of Genetic Counseling in Neurology at Columbia University Medical Center. She has specialized in hereditary neurological diseases such as FTD\, Prion disease\, Alzheimer’s disease\, Parkinson’s disease\, and Huntington’s disease.  She is on the faculty of the Columbia University Master’s Program in Genetic Counseling. Additionally\, she leads a support group for caregivers of people with frontotemporal dementia. She also created and coordinates “A Friend for Rachel”\, a companionship program in which people with early to moderate dementia are paired with Columbia pre-medical students. Ms. Goldman has authored many papers and book chapters including: “Genetic counseling and testing for Alzheimer disease: joint practice guidelines of the American College of Medical Genetics and the National Society of Genetic Counselors” (Genet Med. 2011). She is the editor of the textbook: Genetic Counseling for Adult Neurogenetic Disease: A Casebook for Clinicians\, Springer\, 2015. Ms. Goldman is an emeritus member of the medical advisory council of the Association for Frontotemporal Dementia (AFTD) Board and  presently an AFTD Board of Director\,  and Chair of the Advisory Board for the Columbia University Genetic Counseling Master’s Program.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/uhn-caregiver-talks-an-overview-of-the-genetics-of-dementia-what-to-think-about-when-thinking-about-testing/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/uhn-caregiver-talks-an-overview-of-the-genetics-of-dementia-what-to-think-about-when-thinking-about-testing/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250305T175802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T193541Z
UID:10002228-1743516000-1743519600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Dementia Overview
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Maria A. Shchuka Branch for our Dementia Overview education session. \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  \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/dementia-overview-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250331T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250306T235654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T235654Z
UID:10002231-1743417000-1743422400@alz.to
SUMMARY:Dementia and Epilepsy: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an overview of the relationship between dementia and epilepsy\, as well as the various types of seizures. It will focus on how to notice signs of a seizure and what to do if a seizure occurs. This workshop is a collaboration between the Alzheimer Society of Toronto and NeuroBridge\, a University of Toronto medical student club dedicated to bridging neuroscience education and community engagement. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nunderstand the relationship between dementia and epilepsy\nunderstand the various types of seizures\nlearn how to support a person living with dementia who experiences seizures
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-and-epilepsy-what-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-and-epilepsy-what-you-need-to-know/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250210T185451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T173835Z
UID:10001767-1742911200-1742914800@alz.to
SUMMARY:Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 3 - Personal Care
DESCRIPTION:Session 3 of 3 in the Working in Long Term Care Series \nEnhance your knowledge in supporting personal care activities for persons living with dementia.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nDefine Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSDs)\nDiscuss the connection between personal care and responsive behaviours.\nRecognize that behaviour has meaning specific to the individual.\nUse communication techniques including validation to reduce responsive behaviour during personal care\n\n\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-3-personal-care/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
CATEGORIES:Learn,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20241210T203248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T140820Z
UID:10001983-1742896800-1742902200@alz.to
SUMMARY:TEACH Program (Training\, Education\, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
DESCRIPTION:The TEACH (Training\, Education\, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long. \nLearning objectives: \n\nFocus on common caregiving themes including; self-care\, healthcare system navigation\, relationship changes and future planning\nCoaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills\nProvides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners\n\n  \nSession dates:\nTuesdays from 10:00am–11:30am\, starting March 4th\, ending March 25th. \n\nWeek 1 – March 4th\nWeek 2 – March 11th\nWeek 3 – March 18th\nWeek 4 – March 25th\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.\nIf this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nRegistration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on February 10th.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-program-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home/2025-03-25/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250305T170127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T223345Z
UID:10002227-1742385600-1742389200@alz.to
SUMMARY:Supporting Independence: How Rehabilitation and Technology Can Help People Living with Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis webinar will focus on how rehabilitation and technology can help people living with dementia stay at home longer and live more independently. While rehabilitation is often thought of as something that restores or improves abilities\, it is just as important to maintain the abilities people already have. Keeping those skills can help individuals continue to do everyday tasks without needing extra support. We will also discuss how technology can assist people living with dementia in completing daily tasks\, staying safe\, and reducing the risk of falls. Topics will include the use of self-cueing\, exercises to improve balance\, and even video games that can help with rehabilitation. \nWe will also share information about two studies looking at how technology and games are being used to make rehabilitation more effective for people living with dementia. \nFor more information on the studies: \nClick links to learn more: \nTask Sequencing & Dementia Study \nBootle Blast (Exercise Video Game) & Dementia Study \nHave questions about these study listings? Email Victoria.Telford@camh.ca \nThis webinar is presented in partnership with the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nChristina Commisso\, MSc Candidate at Rehabilitation Sciences Institute\, Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto \nChristina Commisso is a first-year MSc candidate in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at University of Toronto and at the KITE Research Institute. Christina’s research focuses on the use and development of technology that supports people with dementia to complete activities of daily living more independently. Christina has worked in this area of research since 2022. \n  \nErica Dove\, PhD Candidate at Rehabilitation Sciences Institute\, Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto \nErica Dove is a final-year PhD candidate in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto and at the KITE Research Institute. Erica’s research focuses on the creative application of technology to support the health\, function\, and well-being of people living with dementia. Erica has worked in this area of research since 2014.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/supporting-independence-how-rehabilitation-and-technology-can-help-people-living-with-dementia/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/supporting-independence-how-rehabilitation-and-technology-can-help-people-living-with-dementia/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250101T140046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T144014Z
UID:10001752-1742306400-1742311800@alz.to
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  \nThis workshop will be held on Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/mindfulness-and-meditation-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/mindfulness-and-meditation-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20241210T203248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T140820Z
UID:10001982-1742292000-1742297400@alz.to
SUMMARY:TEACH Program (Training\, Education\, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
DESCRIPTION:The TEACH (Training\, Education\, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long. \nLearning objectives: \n\nFocus on common caregiving themes including; self-care\, healthcare system navigation\, relationship changes and future planning\nCoaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills\nProvides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners\n\n  \nSession dates:\nTuesdays from 10:00am–11:30am\, starting March 4th\, ending March 25th. \n\nWeek 1 – March 4th\nWeek 2 – March 11th\nWeek 3 – March 18th\nWeek 4 – March 25th\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.\nIf this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nRegistration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on February 10th.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-program-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home/2025-03-18/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20241210T150816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T203212Z
UID:10001718-1741872600-1741879800@alz.to
SUMMARY:Adult Child CARERS Program
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week online program is for care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital\, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that supports problem-solving skill development and introduces the innovative use of standardized patients – actors trained to simulate real-life situations – so that caregivers\, guided by expert clinical coaches\, will learn how to address communication challenges. \nGoals of the Program: \n\nEnhance practical skills for caregivers\nImprove caregivers’ coping and problem-solving skills\nEnhance caregivers’ confidence in dealing with challenges\nImprove caregivers’ social interaction and social support\n\n  \nSession dates:\nThursdays from 1:30pm–3:30pm\, starting January 23rd\, ending March 13th. \n\nWeek 1 – January 23rd\nWeek 2 – January 30th\nWeek 3 – February 6th\nWeek 4 – February 13th\nWeek 5 – February 20th\nWeek 6 – February 27th\nWeek 7 – March 6th\nWeek 8 – March 13th\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 8 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.\nIf this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nRegistration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on January 15th.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/carers-program/2025-03-13/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/carers-program/2025-03-13/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20241210T203248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T140820Z
UID:10001731-1741687200-1741692600@alz.to
SUMMARY:TEACH Program (Training\, Education\, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
DESCRIPTION:The TEACH (Training\, Education\, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long. \nLearning objectives: \n\nFocus on common caregiving themes including; self-care\, healthcare system navigation\, relationship changes and future planning\nCoaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills\nProvides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners\n\n  \nSession dates:\nTuesdays from 10:00am–11:30am\, starting March 4th\, ending March 25th. \n\nWeek 1 – March 4th\nWeek 2 – March 11th\nWeek 3 – March 18th\nWeek 4 – March 25th\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.\nIf this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nRegistration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on February 10th.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-program-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home/2025-03-11/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20241128T140731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T142505Z
UID:10001601-1741687200-1741692600@alz.to
SUMMARY:BSO Self-Care Series - Session 4: Grief and Loss
DESCRIPTION:This 4-session series explores the different issues Frontline Health Care Providers may experience when providing care to People Living with Dementia. In this series of workshops\, participants will receive information on a variety of self care topics in addition to learning tips and strategies on how to work better as a team with the aim of enhancing client care. \n\nThese workshops will be online using Zoom.\n\n \n\n\n\nSession 4: Grief and Loss\nTuesday\, March 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n\n\n\nThis session will cover the significant bonds that can be formed between a resident and Health Care Professional.\nIt will also highlight the emotional impact that the death of a resident/patient can have on these individuals as a result of their connection.\n\n  \nOther sessions in the series:\nSession 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit\nTuesday\, December 10th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n\nSession 2: Navigating Difficult Conversations\nTuesday\, January 14th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n\n\nSession 3: Putting You First \nTuesday\, February 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n\n  \nPlease refer to our event calendar to sign up for the sessions of interest.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/bso-self-care-series-session-4-grief-and-loss/
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Learn,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/bso-self-care-series-session-4-grief-and-loss/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250310T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201436
CREATED:20250101T140016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T142244Z
UID:10001750-1741617000-1741622400@alz.to
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 participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-2/
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