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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).
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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September 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
End of Life Care
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.
September 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Dementia Overview for Care Partners
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.
Cost: Free
September 24 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Brain Health
Toronto Public Library- Bridlewood 2900 Warden Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThis presentation will help you understand 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.
This session is hosted at the Toronto Public Library- Bridlewood.
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September 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Vascular Dementia
Building on the learning points from the Overview webinar for the General Public, this session will provide health care workers with a very brief review of Vascular dementia then offer opportunities for case scenario work.
Cost: Free
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September 29 @ 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.
Cost: Free
October 5 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Coping with Death and Grief
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.
Cost: Free
October 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.
Cost: Free
October 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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.
Cost: Free