Programs

This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a person living with young onset dementia (diagnosed before the age of 65) to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
 

Join us for an in-person 6-part walking series and enjoy activating your body in the beauty of nature. Get your steps in and then enjoy a chat with a drink in the cafe – on us!

The art of visual journaling can bring peace and joy with authentic markmaking, looking at our inner joy and bringing in colour and vibrancy. Each week we will explore a new way of expressing our authentic marks onto our creative journal pages. Exploring a variety of mark making techniques, from watercolour to collage.

This 8-week in-person program is for spousal care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that supports problem-solving skill development and introduces the innovative use of standardized patients – actors trained to simulate real-life situations – so that caregivers, guided by expert clinical coaches, will learn how to address communication challenges.

The TEACH Program consists of 4 weekly group sessions that focuses on common caregiving themes; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes and future planning. The program coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills, and provides an opportunity to share and learn from other care partners.

Join Tracey and Kristin, Active Living Program Coordinators at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, for a fun and engaging 6-week art series that turns everyday household items into beautiful creations.

This program explores different musical genres through live musical performances and engaging conversations such as music on Broadway, music and meditation, great composers, jazz, musical improvisation, and music and memories! It is pure joy and fun!

The Community Connections Café is a welcoming space where people with memory loss or Dementia, and their care partners, can come to connect with others and support their brain health while socializing. 

This gentle low impact dance fitness class with Jenn uses diverse music and simple dance movements to create a dynamic and energizing aerobic workout. With easy to follow moves that can be done seated or standing, this upbeat class is set to positive, playful and uplifting music.

Join us for an in-person 6-part walking series and enjoy activating your body in the beauty of nature. Get your steps in and then enjoy a chat with a drink in the cafe – on us!

This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Frontotemporal dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

This monthly open support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a parent diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.