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January 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
UHN Caregiver Talks: The latest news in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
This presentation will review the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease and Frontotemporal dementia.
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January 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Disease-Modifying Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease in Canada: What They Mean for People Living with Dementia and their Families
This webinar will focus on how rehabilitation and technology can help people living with dementia stay at home longer and live more independently.
Cost: Free
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January 7 @ 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.
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January 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Unpacking Denial in Dementia
The focus of the session will be on exploring the concept of denial and anosognosia, how it impacts persons with dementia and their care partners, and strategies for assisting families.
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January 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dementia Overview
Barbara Frum Library 20 Covington Rd, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin us at the Toronto Public Library - Barbara Frum Branch for our Dementia Overview education session. This presentation will…
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January 15 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Learning to Live with Ambiguous Loss and Grief
Explore the concept of ambiguous loss, develop coping strategies and gain understanding of feelings of grief when caring for a person with dementia.
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January 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brain Health
Barbara Frum Library 20 Covington Rd, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin us at the Toronto Public Library - Barbara Frum Branch for our Brain Health education session. This presentation will…
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January 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Reframing Guilt and Anger in Caregiving
This workshop is to help care partners recognize and identify the causes of guilt and anger in caregiving and develop coping strategies to reframe guilt, anger and build resilience.
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January 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Squeezed Generation: Balancing Dementia Caregiving with Everything Else
In 2020, Canadian care partners provided an average of 26 hours of care per week for their loved ones living with dementia. Many care partners juggle parenting with caring for someone living with dementia, as well as their other responsibilities.
In recognition of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, this virtual program will discuss the challenges of being part of this 'squeezed generation' as well as some practical strategies to foster resilience, connection and joy.
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January 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Enhancing Family Dynamics
This workshop is for care partners of individuals living with dementia. The focus of the session will be on exploring significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia and strategies for assisting families, building on strengths and resilience.
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January 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Living Safely in the Community
Barbara Frum Library 20 Covington Rd, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin us at the Toronto Public Library - Barbara Frum Branch for our Living Safely in the Community education session.…
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February 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
U-First!® for Care Partners
U-First!® for Care Partners is an interactive education program for informal care partners (family, friends, neighbours) who are providing direct unpaid…
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