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SUMMARY:Brain Stimulation and Dementia: Exploring the Current Landscape Through Diverse Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:To mark Alzheimer’s Awareness Month\, the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\, and the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance have partnered to bring you a virtual panel exploring innovative approaches in Alzheimer’s disease research and care. \nSummary: \nCurrent medications for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias have limited effectiveness and often come with significant side effects\, highlighting the urgent need for new and safer treatments. One promising area of research is brain stimulation\, which uses electrical or magnetic signals to influence brain activity. These treatments can be done invasively\, with small electrodes placed inside the brain\, or non-invasively\, with electrodes on the scalp. Already approved for treating conditions like depression\, brain stimulation shows promise in early studies for reducing symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other dementias\, as well as for slowing cognitive decline and preventing progression to dementia. \nDuring this panel\, we will: \n\nProvide an overview of brain stimulation therapies\, including different types\, their applications\, risks\, benefits\, and limitations\nShare insights into the latest research and opportunities for participation\nHighlight the perspective of a research participant who has firsthand experience with brain stimulation\n\nThis event will be presented in plain language\, and include opportunities to engage with the panelists and have your questions answered. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Mina Mirjalili  is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She completed her PhD in computational neuroscience at the University of Toronto. With a background in electrical engineering and computer modelling\, Dr. Mirjalili’s research focuses on creating new treatments to improve cognitive function in people with mental health conditions. Her work involves developing personalized brain stimulation techniques and studying how the brain works during thinking processes. \n  \nDr. Luca Pisterzi is the Vice President of Research\, Programs\, and Evidence at the Alzheimer Society of Canada. He is also a member of Canada’s Ministerial Advisory Board on Dementia. Dr. Pisterzi holds a PhD in Molecular Pharmacology and Biophysics and a Global Executive MBA in Healthcare and the Life Sciences. Having spent the last decade in various roles related to Alzheimer’s and dementia research\, he focuses on turning research findings into practical solutions that improve the quality of life for those affected. \n  \nVince Pancuska has valuable perspectives and insights through his lived experience with mild cognitive impairment\, caregiving for someone with dementia\, and participation in clinical research studies at CAMH.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/brain-stimulation-and-dementia-exploring-the-current-landscape-through-diverse-perspectives/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Learn,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/brain-stimulation-and-dementia-exploring-the-current-landscape-through-diverse-perspectives/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241202T200859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T144215Z
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SUMMARY:Dementia\, Delirium\, and Depression
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the 3 D’s – Delirium\, Depression and Dementia and how you can support the person you are caring for when they are experiencing any of these conditions. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine delirium\, depression and dementia\nIdentify risks factors and causes\nUnderstand the importance of accurate identification of the 3 D’s\nIdentify strategies to address the 3 D’s\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/dementia-delirium-and-depression/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
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:20250128T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241210T144655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T210808Z
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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 1:30pm–3:00pm\, starting January 21st\, ending February 11th. \n\nWeek 1 – January 21st\nWeek 2 – January 28th\nWeek 3 – February 4th\nWeek 4 – February 11th\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 January 13th.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment. \n  \nIf you are interested in a future session\, please Click Here to fill in the expression of interest form
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home/2025-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home/2025-01-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241210T150816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T203212Z
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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/2025-01-23/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/carers-program/2025-01-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241129T142914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T144319Z
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SUMMARY:Putting You First for Care Partners
DESCRIPTION:This interactive 2-hour workshop will help participants reflect on all aspects of their well-being.\nThrough this guided reflection process\, participants will identify opportunities for change and start creating a plan to attaining better balance in their lives.\n\n \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/putting-you-first-for-care-partners-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/putting-you-first-for-care-partners-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250121T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241210T144655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T210808Z
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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 1:30pm–3:00pm\, starting January 21st\, ending February 11th. \n\nWeek 1 – January 21st\nWeek 2 – January 28th\nWeek 3 – February 4th\nWeek 4 – February 11th\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 January 13th.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment. \n  \nIf you are interested in a future session\, please Click Here to fill in the expression of interest form
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home/2025-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home/2025-01-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241129T142208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T144313Z
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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. \nFor care partners of individuals living with dementia in mid-to-late stages. \n  \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/
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241128T140058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T142507Z
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SUMMARY:BSO Self-Care Series - Session 2: Navigating Difficult Conversations
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\nSession 2: Navigating Difficult Conversations\nTuesday\, January 14th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\n\nThis presentation will address why some reactive behaviors may happen. We will discuss how hurtful or negative comments can affect us.\nWe will review helpful strategies in building resilience for ourselves and ways to navigate these difficult conversations; increasing our sense of well-being.\n\n  \nOther sessions in the series:\nSession 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit\nTuesday\, December 10th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\nSession 3: Putting You First \nTuesday\, February 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\nSession 4: Grief and Loss\nTuesday\, March 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\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-2-navigating-difficult-conversations/
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-2-navigating-difficult-conversations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250107T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241129T135159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T144241Z
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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/
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241223T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241020T014302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195853Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/self-care-for-care-partners/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241202T201130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T201313Z
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SUMMARY:Frontotemporal Dementia
DESCRIPTION:This umbrella term refers to a group of rarer disorders that primarily results in changes in personality and language.\nJoin us to explore a deeper understanding of these dementias and learn of available resources. \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/frontotemporal-dementia/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241020T012912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195855Z
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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. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241202T200809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T201005Z
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SUMMARY:Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's Disease Dementia
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an overview of these two rarer types of dementia.\nIt will provide attendees the opportunity to understand the unique symptoms\, criteria for diagnosis and support needs for both the person living with these brain changes and their care partners. \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/lewy-body-dementia-and-parkinsons-disease-dementia/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241112T182930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T142510Z
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SUMMARY:BSO Self-Care Series - Session 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit
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 \nSession 1: Self-Care for Professionals Toolkit\nTuesday\, December 10th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\nThis session will discuss the concept of Self Care and the important role it plays in managing the day-to-day stress associated with a Health Care Professional’s occupation.\nThis session will provide practical strategies for self care and encourage participants to create their own self care plan with examples of activities provided throughout.\n\n  \nOther sessions in the series:\nSession 2: Navigating Difficult Conversations\nTuesday\, January 14th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\nSession 3: Putting You First \nTuesday\, February 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\nSession 4: Grief and Loss\nTuesday\, March 11th\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\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-1-self-care-for-professionals-toolkit/
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-1-self-care-for-professionals-toolkit/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20240823T084419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195930Z
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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\nMandatory Session Dates:\nMonday\, November 18th from 5:00pm-7:00pm\nMonday\, November 25th from 5:00pm-7:00pm\nMonday\, December 2nd from 5:00pm-7:00pm \nOptional Session Date:\nMonday\, December 9th from 5:00pm-7:00pm \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. \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 October 20th\, 2024.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-zoom-2/2024-12-09/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-zoom-2/2024-12-09/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241203T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241020T005324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195913Z
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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 family caregivers related to a person living with dementia. \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\nWorkshop will be presented online via Zoom.\nRegistration is required to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20240823T084419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195930Z
UID:10000660-1733158800-1733166000@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\nMandatory Session Dates:\nMonday\, November 18th from 5:00pm-7:00pm\nMonday\, November 25th from 5:00pm-7:00pm\nMonday\, December 2nd from 5:00pm-7:00pm \nOptional Session Date:\nMonday\, December 9th from 5:00pm-7:00pm \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. \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 October 20th\, 2024.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-zoom-2/2024-12-02/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-zoom-2/2024-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20240823T084419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195930Z
UID:10000659-1732554000-1732561200@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\nMandatory Session Dates:\nMonday\, November 18th from 5:00pm-7:00pm\nMonday\, November 25th from 5:00pm-7:00pm\nMonday\, December 2nd from 5:00pm-7:00pm \nOptional Session Date:\nMonday\, December 9th from 5:00pm-7:00pm \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. \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 October 20th\, 2024.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-zoom-2/2024-11-25/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-zoom-2/2024-11-25/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241019T233411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195918Z
UID:10001004-1732532400-1732536000@alz.to
SUMMARY:Lewy Body Dementia
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will guide health care professionals through a review of Lewy Body Dementia. Learn about the signs and symptoms that are unique to Lewy Body Dementia\, and the way in which the disease alters the brain. Supportive care strategies and treatments options that can be used to support someone living with Lewy Body Dementia will be discussed. \nWorkshop for health care professionals. \n  \nTo REGISTER: Go to our online learning site at www.alzeducate.ca \nStep 1: Create an Account/Login \nStep 2: Select Education and then select the intended audience of the presentation. \nStep 3: Enrol in the webinar
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/lewy-body-dementia/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241019T230437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195920Z
UID:10000991-1732185000-1732190400@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 1 or more relaxation and meditation techniques to continue to use on their own. \nFor Family and Friends of people living with dementia. \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.\n \nRegistration is required to receive the link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/mindfulness-and-meditation/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/mindfulness-and-meditation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20240823T084419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195930Z
UID:10000145-1731949200-1731956400@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\nMandatory Session Dates:\nMonday\, November 18th from 5:00pm-7:00pm\nMonday\, November 25th from 5:00pm-7:00pm\nMonday\, December 2nd from 5:00pm-7:00pm \nOptional Session Date:\nMonday\, December 9th from 5:00pm-7:00pm \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. \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 October 20th\, 2024.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-zoom-2/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-zoom-2/2024-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241019T024103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195936Z
UID:10000895-1731492000-1731499200@alz.to
SUMMARY:Putting You First for Care Partners
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate and Time:\nWednesday\, November 13th from 10:00am to 12:00pm \nWorkshop will be presented online via Zoom and In-Person at the AST Head Office \nRegistration is required to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/putting-you-first-for-care-partners/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241019T022447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195936Z
UID:10000893-1731409200-1731412800@alz.to
SUMMARY:Dementia Friendly Environments
DESCRIPTION:Learn how the symptoms of dementia can impact the way in which people engage and interact with their surrounding environment. This webinar will help to enhance your knowledge of what makes an environment dementia friendly\, and review strategies that can be implemented to support a person living with dementia in the place where they live. \nTo REGISTER: Go to our ONLINE LEARNING site at www.alzeducate.ca \nStep 1: Create an Account/Login \nStep 2: Select Education and then select the intended audience of the presentation. \nStep 3: Enrol in the webinar
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-friendly-environments/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T015611
CREATED:20241018T225908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195633Z
UID:10000875-1730975400-1730980800@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. \nFor care partners related 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\nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-for-care-partners/
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-for-care-partners/
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