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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-6/
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-6/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251001T130036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T192143Z
UID:10003082-1764856800-1764862200@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-3/
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-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251001T130045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T184843Z
UID:10003083-1765274400-1765279800@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-4/
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-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251001T130058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T192616Z
UID:10003084-1765458000-1765463400@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-5/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/mindfulness-and-meditation-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251001T130046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T192802Z
UID:10003085-1765803600-1765809000@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-4/
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-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251029T131225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T131758Z
UID:10003102-1766484000-1766491200@alz.to
SUMMARY:Celebrating Special Occasions
DESCRIPTION:For care partners of a persons living with dementia. \nThis workshop explores the unique challenges of celebrating holidays and special occasions. Gain practical planning tips\, including strategies to promote meaningful communication with the person living with dementia. There will be a support group element after the educational presentation. \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\nConnect with others in similar situations through the support group at the end of the workshop\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/celebrating-special-occasions/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/celebrating-special-occasions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251105T161739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T165637Z
UID:10003417-1767621600-1767628800@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. This presentation will explore these issues\, identify various approaches to grief\, and suggest ways for care partners to cope with loss. \n  \nThis workshop will incorporate a support group element. \n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n\nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief-5/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260106T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251105T161139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T165052Z
UID:10003416-1767704400-1767709800@alz.to
SUMMARY:Dementia Overview for Care Partners
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is an introduction to dementia\, the different types of dementia\, symptoms and progression of dementia\, and the varying ways to support a person with dementia. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n  \n\nUnderstanding dementia as an umbrella term\, and the most common types of dementia\nReviewing dementia warning signs and the 8 A’s of dementia\nCreating an understanding of ways to support a person with dementia through timely diagnosis\, medications and quality-of-life activities\nLearn about community services and supports\n\n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n\nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-for-care-partners-8/
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-8/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251105T154320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T165410Z
UID:10003411-1767780000-1767785400@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. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearning how dementia impacts communication\nRecognizing that behaviour is a form of communication\nDiscussing how to identify the meaning of behaviours in dementia and ways to offer support\n\n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n\nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link. \n 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-7/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251105T154810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T165943Z
UID:10003412-1767866400-1767871800@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. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExploring the concept of denial and anosognosia\, particularly\, how they differ\nIdentifying how denial impacts persons with dementia and their care partners\nStrategies for supporting someone through denial or anosognosia\n\n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/unpacking-denial-in-dementia-5/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/unpacking-denial-in-dementia-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251105T155405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T165527Z
UID:10003413-1768483800-1768489200@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. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribing the concept of Ambiguous Loss\nRecognizing the uniqueness and complexity of Ambiguous Loss\nExploring concepts for learning to live with Ambiguous Loss\nDeveloping an understanding of supportive services in the community\n\n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n\nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/learning-to-live-with-ambiguous-loss-and-grief-5/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Family_Dynamics_of_Caregiving800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/learning-to-live-with-ambiguous-loss-and-grief-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251201T173058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T163806Z
UID:10003598-1768903200-1768908600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Reframing Guilt and Anger in Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:This workshop focuses on recognizing and identifying the causes of guilt and anger in caregiving\, and developing coping strategies to reframe guilt\, anger and build resilience. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExploring the nature of emotions\nCreating space for difficult emotions such as anger and guilt in caregiving\nStrategies to cope with challenging emotions\n\n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/reframing-guilt-and-anger-in-caregiving-5/
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-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251105T155850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T165824Z
UID:10003414-1769076000-1769081400@alz.to
SUMMARY:Enhancing Family Dynamics
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentifying family dynamics and their effects on families\nExploring significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia\nReviewing strategies for assisting families\, building on strength and resilience\n\n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n\nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/enhancing-family-dynamics-4/
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-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251203T204527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T135319Z
UID:10003632-1770289200-1770292800@alz.to
SUMMARY:Frontotemporal Dementia
DESCRIPTION:This umbrella term for a group of rarer disorders that primarily results in changes in personality and language.   \nJoin us to explore a deeper understanding of these dementias and learn of available resources. \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email] \nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/frontotemporal-dementia-2/
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/frontotemporal-dementia-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251201T175509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T171140Z
UID:10003604-1770901200-1770906600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Finding Joy and Humour in Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:This workshop uses learnings from positive psychology to explore ways to create more moments of joy and humour\, and to look at the lighter side of caregiving. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearning the science behind happiness and humour\nCreating opportunities for joy and humour in caregiving\nEvaluating the benefits of humour and having a positive outlook\n\n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n\nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/finding-joy-and-humour-in-caregiving-4/
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-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251201T175910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T171413Z
UID:10003605-1771336800-1771344000@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. Through this guided reflection process\, participants will identify opportunities for change and start creating a plan to attaining better balance in their lives. \n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/putting-you-first-for-care-partners-5/
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-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251128T152844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T171017Z
UID:10003583-1771495200-1771500600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Advanced Care Planning (2-Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be facilitated in a two-part series. Part one will review the importance of Advance Care Planning\, and the steps involved in the process. Part two will provide an environment for informal care partners to explore the tools necessary to facilitate Advance Care Planning conversations\, which will incorporate an exercise to create a portion of an advance care plan for themselves. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstanding Advance Care Planning and why it is important\n\n\nLearning about the steps involved in Advance Care Planning\n\n\nUnderstanding what a Substitute Decision Maker is\, and how to appoint a Power of\n\n\nAttorney for Personal Health\, and a Power of Attorney for Property\n\n\nRecognizing what capacity and incapacity mean in Ontario\n\n\nDeveloping tools to facilitate Advance Care Planning conversations\n\n  Join us on Thursday\, February 19th and February 26th\, 2026 \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) who are supporting someone in earlier stages of dementia\, or who has Mild Cognitive Impairment. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.   \n  \n*There will be a screening component to join this series to ensure participant-program fit* \n\nSeries will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.  \n  \n 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/advanced-care-planning-2-part-series/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/advanced-care-planning-2-part-series/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251201T180617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T171554Z
UID:10003606-1772704800-1772710200@alz.to
SUMMARY:Dementia Overview for Care Partners
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is an introduction to dementia\, the different types of dementia\, symptoms and progression of dementia\, and the varying ways to support a person with dementia. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n  \n\nUnderstanding dementia as an umbrella term\, and the most common types of dementia\nReviewing dementia warning signs and the 8 A’s of dementia\nCreating an understanding of ways to support a person with dementia through timely diagnosis\, medications and quality-of-life activities\nLearn about community services and supports\n\n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n\nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-for-care-partners-9/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Webinar800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-for-care-partners-9/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260309T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251201T184015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T172303Z
UID:10003610-1773054000-1773059400@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  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/end-of-life-care-5/
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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251201T184900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T172611Z
UID:10003611-1773136800-1773142200@alz.to
SUMMARY:Creating Personalized Activities for Someone with Dementia
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help care partners of a person with dementia in mid-to-late stages to develop and participate in meaningful activities. The goal is to provide practical ideas on how participants can spend quality time together by identifying and drawing upon the person’s remaining strengths. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the importance of meaningful activities for people with dementia or their family members\nDemonstrate importance of sensory stimulation for people with dementia or their family members\nEmploy additional strategies and resources for creating meaningful activities for people with dementia or their family members\n\nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link. \n 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/creating-personalized-activities-for-someone-with-dementia/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/creating-personalized-activities-for-someone-with-dementia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251201T180950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T171646Z
UID:10003607-1773309600-1773315000@alz.to
SUMMARY:Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
DESCRIPTION: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\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  \nThis workshop is for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and/or care partners of people living with MCI. \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci-4/
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-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251201T191123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T172742Z
UID:10003612-1773745200-1773750600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on\, interactive workshop is for both care partners and the person they are supporting who has dementia\, or cognitive change. The overarching goal is for the care partner and person with dementia or cognitive change to\, together\, be more relaxed and grounded at the end of the workshop. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n  \n\nRecognizing the mental health impact of dementia\nExploring how relaxation and meditation techniques can help reduce stress\nPracticing some helpful relaxation and meditation techniques that you can continue to do on your own after the workshop\n\n  \nPlease note that mindfulness practices incorporate reflective and abstract concepts that may be complex for an individual in later stages of dementia\, therefore\, this workshop is only suitable for those who are in early stages of dementia and their care partner. To ensure an appropriate fit of program to participant\, there is a short screening process that needs to be completed during registration.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/mindfulness-and-meditation-6/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/mindfulness-and-meditation-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251201T190150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T164301Z
UID:10003603-1773928800-1773934200@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 developing coping strategies to reframe guilt\, anger and build resilience.\n\n\nLearning Objectives:  \n\nExploring the nature of emotions \n\n\nCreating space for difficult emotions such as anger and guilt in caregiving \n\n\nStrategies to cope with challenging emotions \n\n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.  \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link. 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/reframing-guilt-and-anger-in-caregiving-6/
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-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251201T181634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T171753Z
UID:10003608-1774346400-1774351800@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. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearning how dementia impacts communication\nRecognizing that behaviour is a form of communication\nDiscussing how to identify the meaning of behaviours in dementia and ways to offer support\n\n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n\nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-8/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251201T183208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T172038Z
UID:10003609-1774519200-1774524600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Advanced Care Planning (2-Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be facilitated in a two-part series. Part one will review the importance of Advance Care Planning\, and the steps involved in the process. Part two will provide an environment for informal care partners to explore the tools necessary to facilitate Advance Care Planning conversations\, which will incorporate an exercise to create a portion of an advance care plan for themselves. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstanding Advance Care Planning and why it is important\n\n\nLearning about the steps involved in Advance Care Planning\n\n\nUnderstanding what a Substitute Decision Maker is\, and how to appoint a Power of\n\n\nAttorney for Personal Health\, and a Power of Attorney for Property\n\n\nRecognizing what capacity and incapacity mean in Ontario\n\n\nDeveloping tools to facilitate Advance Care Planning conversations\n\n  Join us on Thursday\, March 26th and April 2nd\, 2026 \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) who are supporting someone in earlier stages of dementia\, or who has Mild Cognitive Impairment. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.   \n  \n*There will be a screening component to join this series to ensure participant-program fit* \n\nSeries will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.  \n  \n 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/advanced-care-planning-2-part-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/advanced-care-planning-2-part-series-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20251201T190729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T172156Z
UID:10003613-1774533600-1774540800@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. This presentation will explore these issues\, identify various approaches to grief\, and suggest ways for care partners to cope with loss. \n  \nThis workshop will incorporate a support group element. \n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n\nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief-6/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20260225T175351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T170958Z
UID:10004008-1774540800-1774551600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Creative Connections: An Art Experience for Family/Friend Care Partners
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening dedicated to family/friend care partners of those living with dementia. \nThis art-based gathering offers a welcoming space to pause\, reflect\, and connect through creativity. No artistic experience is needed—just a willingness to explore\, express\, and recharge. This guided art activity will encourage relaxation\, and shared understanding among others who truly “get it.” \nThrough hands-on creative expression\, participants will have the opportunity to: \n\nReduce stress and restore emotional balance\nConnect with fellow care partners in a supportive environment\nExplore creative tools for self-care and resilience\nExperience the healing power of art\n\nLight refreshments and dinner will be provided. All materials are included. \n*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Tuesday prior to the session. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider\, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/creative-connections-an-art-experience-for-family-friend-care-partners/
LOCATION:Mid-Scarborough Hub\, 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1K 2S3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20260205T151108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152953Z
UID:10003935-1774618200-1774623600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Encouraging Engagement and Connection through Meaningful Activities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon that will inspire you to find more of the best moments in your caregiving practice.  Join Public Education Coordinator Laura McGill and Active Living Program Coordinator Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau in-person as we explore some of the challenges in caregiving\, and some of the ways that we can engage more meaningfully with our clients. \nThis workshop is intended for paid caregivers\, so whether you work in Long Term Care\, Retirement\, or in-home care this course will invite you to think differently and become curious about yourself and the caring relationships you cultivate.  *Light refreshments provided.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/encouraging-engagement-and-connection-through-meaningful-activities/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20260331T173229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T173229Z
UID:10004134-1777370400-1777377600@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. Through this guided reflection process\, participants will identify opportunities for change and start creating a plan to attaining better balance in their lives. \n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/putting-you-first-for-care-partners-6/
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-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045650
CREATED:20260331T175746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T175827Z
UID:10004137-1777986000-1777991400@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. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearning how dementia impacts communication\nRecognizing that behaviour is a form of communication\nDiscussing how to identify the meaning of behaviours in dementia and ways to offer support\n\n  \nPlease note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends\, family\, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals. \n\nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom\, registration required to receive link.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-9/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-9/
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