Calendar
Events
January 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
UHN Caregiver Talks: The latest news in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
This presentation will review the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease and Frontotemporal dementia.
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January 10 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Feel the Spark: An Evening of Original Music and Community
Safari Bar and Grill 1749 Avenue Rd,, North York, ON, CanadaJoin us this January for Feel the Spark, an Alzheimer Awareness Month event featuring Rick Levine, a talented musician and person living with dementia.
January 5 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Yoga Program
St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin a weekly breath-focused therapeutic movement practice to nourish mind, body, and soul. Each session will include gentle movements, breathwork, and guided relaxation to help you cultivate ease and presence. A principle of the yoga therapy tradition is that if you can breathe, you can do yoga! As such, this series is open and safe for students of all abilities and invitations to modify will be offered throughout.
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January 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.
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January 6 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Drop-in Spousal Support Group
Scotiabank Learning Centre, Providence Healthcare 3276 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaThis monthly, drop-in support group provides an opportunity for spouses of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment come together and support each other through the caregiving experience.
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January 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wives Caregiver Support Group
This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for wives of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
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January 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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.
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January 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
General Caregiver Support Group
This monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
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January 7 @ 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.
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January 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Unpacking Denial in Dementia
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.
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January 8 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dementia Foundations
This 3-hour course will provide you with a foundation of dementia, enabling you to enhance your knowledge in providing quality care for persons living with dementia.
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January 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dance Fitness 2025
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.
Cost: Free
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January 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fitness for Falls Prevention
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaFind your groove with us as we engage with some gentle movement set to some great playlists! This 1-hour movement session will be offered standing, with seated options available.
Cost: Free
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January 8 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
General Caregiver Support Group
This ongoing monthly support group provides an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
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January 8 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Retirement & LTC Caregiver Support Group
This monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment residing in long-term care to come together to share personal feelings and support each other through the caregiving experience.
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January 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
In partnership with Providence, 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.
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January 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Young Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
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.
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January 9 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
Our peer-led support groups provide care partners with the opportunity to discuss both practical and emotional needs related to caring for an individual diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment.
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January 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dementia Overview
Barbara Frum Library 20 Covington Rd, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin us at the Toronto Public Library - Barbara Frum Branch for our Dementia Overview education session. This presentation will…
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January 12 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Yoga Program
St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin a weekly breath-focused therapeutic movement practice to nourish mind, body, and soul. Each session will include gentle movements, breathwork, and guided relaxation to help you cultivate ease and presence. A principle of the yoga therapy tradition is that if you can breathe, you can do yoga! As such, this series is open and safe for students of all abilities and invitations to modify will be offered throughout.
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January 12 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Lewy Body and Parkinson’s Dementia Caregiver Support Group
This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Lewy Body Dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
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January 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
Our peer-led support groups provide care partners with the opportunity to discuss both practical and emotional needs related to caring for an individual diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment.
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January 13 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Stories of a Lifetime, a Storytelling Program with Sage Tyrtle
Riverdale Public Library 370 Broadview Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaStep into Stories of a Lifetime, a joyful and inclusive workshop where every voice matters. Designed to embrace mild cognitive impairment and early-stage dementia participants and their care partners. This series—led by storyteller Sage Tyrtle—celebrates the magic of shared memories and the connections they bring. No experience needed!
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January 14 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mid-Town Social
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaMid-Town Social focuses on social wellness for people living with dementia and their care partners. This series offers opportunities to build meaningful connections through shared creative and social experiences.
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January 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
Our peer-led support groups provide care partners with the opportunity to discuss both practical and emotional needs related to caring for an individual diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment.
Cost: Free
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January 15 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Adult Child CARERS Program
This 8-week online program is for adult child 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.
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January 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dance Fitness 2025
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.
Cost: Free
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January 15 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Learning to Live with Ambiguous Loss and Grief
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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January 15 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
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.
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January 15 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
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.
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