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April 1, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

UHN Caregiver Talks: An overview of the Genetics of Dementia – What to think about when thinking about testing.

Virtual Event

This presentation will review the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease and Frontotemporal dementia.

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April 24, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

“What’s First?” – A Workshop for Care Partners Caring for People Diagnosed with Dementia or Experiencing Changes in Cognition

Virtual Event

Too often, clients shared that they wish they had learned what they would learn later in their journey but much earlier, expressing how key insight on the dementia experience would have improved their overall dementia journey.
This brand-new workshop was designed by AST social workers in collaboration with caregivers, people experiencing cognitive changes, and various dementia specialists to offer key insight at the start of the dementia journey for the care partner.

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March 31, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Dementia and Epilepsy: What You Need to Know

Virtual Event

This workshop provides an overview of the relationship between dementia and epilepsy, as well as the various types of seizures. It will focus on how to notice signs of a seizure and what to do if a seizure occurs. This workshop is a collaboration between the Alzheimer Society of Toronto and NeuroBridge, a University of Toronto medical student club dedicated to bridging neuroscience education and community engagement.

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April 1, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Dementia Overview

Toronto Public Library - Maria A. Shchuka Branch 1745 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This presentation will discuss the difference between changes that come with normal aging and when something is not normal, reversible causes for these changes, and a general understanding of dementia. It also will cover the different types of dementia, progression, and knowledge of dementia symptoms and their impact on the person living with dementia.
This session is hosted at the Toronto Public Library - Maria A. Shchuka Branch.

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April 7, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Learning to Live with Ambiguous Loss and Grief

Virtual Event

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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April 8, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Dementia and Developmental Disabilities

Virtual Event

Enhance your knowledge of Developmental Disabilities (DD) and Dementia.
This course will explore the unique challenges faced by the person and their families and opportunities to support someone who is living with developmental disabilities and dementia.

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April 9, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 1 – Adjusting to Long Term Care

Alzeducate
Virtual Event

This session will cover strategies to support persons living with dementia and their family or care partner(s). This webinar looks to address the challenges that come with the adjustment to moving to Long Term Care, to reflect on the importance of validating feelings, and learn strategies that support communication with the family members of people living with dementia.

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April 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brain Health

Toronto Public Library - North York Central Library 5120 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This interactive presentation discusses the risk factors of dementia and how healthy lifestyle changes can help improve and maintain the health of the brain.
This session is hosted at the Toronto Public Library - North York Central Library.

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April 14, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Dementia Overview for Care Partners

Virtual Event

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.

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April 21, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Coping with Death and Grief

Virtual Event

Losing someone who had dementia can be a unique and complex experience for those who cared for them. This presentation will explore these issues, identify various approaches to grief, and suggest ways for care partners to cope with loss.

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April 24, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

“What’s First?” – A Workshop for People Diagnosed with Dementia or Experiencing Changes in Cognition

Virtual Event

Too often, clients shared that they wish they had learned what they would learn later in their journey but much earlier, expressing how key insight on the dementia experience would have improved their overall dementia journey.
This brand-new workshop was designed by AST social workers in collaboration with caregivers, people experiencing cognitive changes, and various dementia specialists to offer key knowledge at the start of the dementia journey.

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April 28, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

U-First!® for Care Partners

Virtual Event

U-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.

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