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July 27 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Encouraging Engagement and Connection through Meaningful Activities
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for an afternoon that will inspire you to find more of the best moments in your caregiving practice. Join Public Education Coordinator Laura McGill and Active Living Program Coordinator Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau in-person as we explore some of the challenges in paid caregiving, and some of the ways that we can engage more meaningfully with our clients.
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August 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Recognizing Symptoms, Understanding Treatments, and Updates on the Latest Research
This webinar will explain what Parkinson’s Disease is, how it is related to dementia, risk factors associated with Parkinson’s Disease, and strategies/support for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. It will introduce how to address these risk factors, as well as existing treatments.
The webinar will also explore a study at Baycrest in Toronto that is looking for participants. The study looks at how people living with dementia and their care partners access and use assistive technology products (e.g. reminder apps, safety devices).
July 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Brain Health 大腦健康
Goals of this presentation include understanding the risk factors associated with developing dementia, recognizing how lifestyle plays a role in…
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July 29 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Facing Dementia Together
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaFacing Dementia Together is a problem-solving workshop for unpaid care partners of persons living with dementia. It offers a safe…
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August 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication
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.
August 11 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Brain Health 大腦健康
Goals of this presentation include understanding the risk factors associated with developing dementia, recognizing how lifestyle plays a role in…
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August 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Putting You First for Care Partners
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.
August 19 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Brain Health 大腦健康
Goals of this presentation include understanding the risk factors associated with developing dementia, recognizing how lifestyle plays a role in…
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August 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cantonese Dementia-Friendly Communities Workshop 失智症友善社區講座 (粵語)
Grace Chinese Gospel Church 201 Tempo Ave, North York, Ontario, CanadaThis workshop focuses on how we can support people living with dementia in our communities by using supportive communication strategies…
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September 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Brain Health
Toronto Public Library - North York Central Library 5120 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin us at the Toronto Public Library - North York Central Library for our Dementia Overview education session.
Goals of this presentation include understanding the risk factors associated with developing dementia, recognizing how lifestyle plays a role in your risk of developing dementia, and taking action to support brain health.
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