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SUMMARY:Unpacking Denial in Dementia
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore the concept of denial and anosognosia\nIdentify how denial impacts persons with dementia and their care partners\nExplore behaviours and strategies for responding\nDevelop an understanding of supportive services in the community\n\n\nThis workshop is for care partners of a person living with dementia\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/unpacking-denial-in-dementia-3/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/unpacking-denial-in-dementia-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250501T130032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T004420Z
UID:10002749-1753106400-1753113600@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250501T130028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T004501Z
UID:10002747-1752573600-1752579000@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 receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-4/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250714T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250501T130053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T004549Z
UID:10002751-1752499800-1752505200@alz.to
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-4/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Drop_in_Long-Term_Care_Home_Caregiver_Support_Group-1.jpg
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/self-care-for-care-partners-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250416T184452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T004632Z
UID:10002703-1752152400-1752157800@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  \nWorkshop will be presented online using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/mindfulness-and-meditation-3/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Image_for_Relaxation_and_Meditation_800x600.jpg
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/mindfulness-and-meditation-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250617T171844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T154344Z
UID:10002950-1752062400-1752066000@alz.to
SUMMARY:Cannabis and Alzheimer's: Exploring New Potential Treatments for Agitation
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis webinar will review the different ways that substances from the cannabis plant might help to manage dementia and related responsive behaviours\, such as agitation\, in people living with Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have been studying cannabinoids\, the active parts of cannabis\, to see if they can reduce agitation\, a common and distressing symptom. While non-drug approaches are usually tried first\, medications are sometimes needed. However\, current options can have serious side effects. Cannabinoids may work differently and could offer a safer alternative\, but more research is needed. \nThe session will also highlight a new study testing whether a cannabinoid called cannabidiol (CBD) can help reduce agitation in people living with Alzheimer’s disease. This study builds on earlier research using a similar cannabis-based substance called nabilone\, which showed promising results. The new study will help researchers understand whether CBD can offer similar benefits\, with fewer side effects\, and how it might be used in future dementia care. \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/calm-it/  \nThis webinar is presented in partnership with the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Krista Lanctôt is a senior scientist at the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program and the director of the Geriatric Psychopharmacology Research Group at Sunnybrook Research Institute. She holds the Bernick Chair in Geriatric Psychopharmacology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto. She is also the research co-director of the Department of Psychiatry at Sunnybrook. At the University of Toronto\, she is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry\, where she is also the Vice Chair\, Basic and Clinical Sciences\, and a Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology. \nHer research focuses on understanding mood\, thinking\, and behaviour changes that happen in illnesses like dementia and stroke. She studies the brain chemicals and body processes that cause these symptoms and looks for new treatments\, including medicines\, brain stimulation\, exercise\, and diet. Her goal is to find safer and more precise ways to treat these symptoms and improve care for people living with dementia and other brain disorders.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/cannabis-and-alzheimers-exploring-new-potential-treatments-for-agitation/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/cannabis-and-alzheimers-exploring-new-potential-treatments-for-agitation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250501T130054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T004710Z
UID:10002750-1751968800-1751974200@alz.to
SUMMARY:Enhancing Family Dynamics
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor Family and Friends of people living with dementia. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify family dynamics and their effects on families\nExplore significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia\nExplore strategies for assisting families\, building on strength and resilience\nDevelop an understanding of supportive services in the community\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented online via Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/enhancing-family-dynamics-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/enhancing-family-dynamics-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250501T130053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T153528Z
UID:10002748-1751893200-1751898600@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-3/
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-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250501T130020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T150747Z
UID:10002746-1751551200-1751556600@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-for-care-partners-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250228T153744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T131417Z
UID:10002023-1750946400-1750950000@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-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:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250416T182633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T182633Z
UID:10002701-1750932000-1750937400@alz.to
SUMMARY:Reframing Guilt and Anger in Caregiving
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nFor Family and Friends of people living with dementia\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/reframing-guilt-and-anger-in-caregiving-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/reframing-guilt-and-anger-in-caregiving-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250508T163307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T163307Z
UID:10002810-1750687200-1750690800@alz.to
SUMMARY:Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Maryvale 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  \nThis program is Drop-In. No registration needed. \nTo learn more\, click here
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/brain-health-6/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Maryvale Branch\, 85 Ellesmere Road\, Unit 22\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M1R 4B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops in the City
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250416T184307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T184307Z
UID:10002699-1750676400-1750683600@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.\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 \n\nWorkshop will be presented online using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/putting-you-first-for-care-partners-3/
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-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250620T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250207T172617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T122257Z
UID:10001910-1750415400-1750419000@alz.to
SUMMARY:Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Jane/Sheppard 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  \nThis program is Drop-In. No registration needed. \nTo learn more\, click here
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/living-safely-in-the-community/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Jane/Sheppard Branch\, 1906 Sheppard Avenue West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3L 1Y7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops in the City
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250617T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250416T175902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T175902Z
UID:10002671-1750154400-1750159800@alz.to
SUMMARY:Advanced Care Planning
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will review the importance of Advance Care Planning\, and the steps involved in the process\, in the case where one becomes mentally incapable of making their health care decisions. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand what is Advance Care Planning and why it is important\nLearn about the steps involved in Advance Care Planning\nUnderstand what is a Substitute Decision Maker and how to appoint a Power of Attorney\nRecognize what does capacity and incapacity mean in Ontario\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented online using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/advanced-care-planning/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/advanced-care-planning/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250416T180809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T180809Z
UID:10002698-1749722400-1749727800@alz.to
SUMMARY:Finding Joy and Humour in Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:This educational workshop is for care partners of individuals living with dementia with a focus on looking at the lighter side of caregiving. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore looking and living beyond the diagnosis\nCreate opportunities for joy and look at the lighter side of caregiving\nEvaluate the benefits of humour and having a positive outlook\nAssess the strategies and approaches for incorporating joy and humour into caregiving\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented online using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/finding-joy-and-humour-in-caregiving/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/finding-joy-and-humour-in-caregiving/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250416T182857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T182857Z
UID:10002702-1749564000-1749569400@alz.to
SUMMARY:Unpacking Denial in Dementia
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore the concept of denial and anosognosia\nIdentify how denial impacts persons with dementia and their care partners\nExplore behaviours and strategies for responding\nDevelop an understanding of supportive services in the community\n\n\nThis workshop is for care partners of a person living with dementia\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/unpacking-denial-in-dementia-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/unpacking-denial-in-dementia-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250416T182042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T182042Z
UID:10002700-1749117600-1749123000@alz.to
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-3/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Drop_in_Long-Term_Care_Home_Caregiver_Support_Group-1.jpg
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/self-care-for-care-partners-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250416T175540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T191155Z
UID:10002697-1748941200-1748946600@alz.to
SUMMARY:End of Life Care
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for care partners of persons in the late stage of dementia. It provides an opportunity to discuss issues regarding changes in the late stage\, approaching the End-of-Life\, making difficult decisions for this stage\, grief and the need to take care of yourself.\n  \n\nFor Family and Friends of people living with dementia.\n  \n\n\nWorkshop will be presented online via Zoom.\nRegistration is required to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/end-of-life-care-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/end-of-life-care-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250602T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250411T192933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T192933Z
UID:10002668-1748876400-1748881800@alz.to
SUMMARY:Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and/or care partners of people living with MCI. The focus of the session will be on providing an overview of MCI and the differences between normal aging\, MCI and dementia.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nIncrease knowledge of MCI and the differences between normal aging\, MCI and dementia\nExplore how MCI impacts individuals and families\nLearn how to optimize cognitive health\nDevelop an understanding of supportive services in the community\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/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250408T135824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T135824Z
UID:10002022-1748527200-1748530800@alz.to
SUMMARY:Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 2 - Oral Care
DESCRIPTION:Session 2 of 3 in the Working in Long Term Care Series \nLearn the importance of oral health in overall wellbeing & health\, best practice guidelines and practical strategies for providing oral care in each stage of 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-2-oral-care-2/
LOCATION:Alzeducate
CATEGORIES:Learn,Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/drop_in_adult_child_program_support_group.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250211T153807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T164111Z
UID:10001920-1748268000-1748275200@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-2/2025-05-26/
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-2/2025-05-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250520T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250411T184332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T184610Z
UID:10002669-1747747800-1747753200@alz.to
SUMMARY:Enhancing Family Dynamics
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor Family and Friends of people living with dementia. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify family dynamics and their effects on families\nExplore significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia\nExplore strategies for assisting families\, building on strength and resilience\nDevelop an understanding of supportive services in the community\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented online via Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/enhancing-family-dynamics/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/about_header.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/enhancing-family-dynamics/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250411T184158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T184557Z
UID:10002666-1747317600-1747323000@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 receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-3/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Drop_in_Long-Term_Care_Home_Caregiver_Support_Group-1.jpg
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250411T184000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T184622Z
UID:10002667-1747141200-1747146600@alz.to
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Spousal_SG_sm.jpg
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:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250211T153807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T164111Z
UID:10001919-1747058400-1747065600@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-2/2025-05-12/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250422T181403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T000309Z
UID:10002727-1747051200-1747054800@alz.to
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:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250211T153807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T164111Z
UID:10001918-1746453600-1746460800@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-2/2025-05-05/
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:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250403T123617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T123617Z
UID:10002598-1746453600-1746457200@alz.to
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:20260421T172645
CREATED:20250207T172149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T172149Z
UID:10001909-1746181800-1746185400@alz.to
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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