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November 7, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

EASE Session 1: Supporting the Symptoms of Dementia

Virtual Event

In this session we explore the symptoms of dementia, what they may look like and the impact they can have when giving support to person’s living with dementia.

Several people sitting at a table listening to someone speak.

November 7, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Long-Term Care Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

This monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for caregivers of individuals living with dementia residing in long-term care to come together to share personal feelings and support each other through the caregiving experience.

Audiences:

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November 8, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Peer Support Group for Care Partners

Virtual Event

Our peer-led support groups provide care partners with the opportunity to discuss both practical and emotional needs related to caring for a family member with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementias.

Audiences:

People reading informational materials at a table.

November 9, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dementia Foundations (Online)

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.

Watering cans overflowing with wildflowers, captioned funding provided by the Government of Ontario

November 11, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fill Your Watering Can – A Botanical Wellness Program for Care Partners

Virtual Event

Pour yourself a cup of tea and join us online for a little plant inspiration! Led by horticultural therapy practitioner and forest therapy guide Emma Rooney, this group is a supported place to get your weekly dose of nature.

A woman sitting at a table looking at a laptop.

November 12, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dementia Friendly Environments

Alzeducate

Learn how the symptoms of dementia can impact the way in which people engage and interact with their surrounding environment.

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November 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Putting You First for Care Partners

Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid Event

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.

Audiences:

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November 13, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

The Scarborough Community Connections Cafe

Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

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.

A man in a fedora holding an analog synthesizer and laughing.

November 13, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Power of Music with Steve – Virtual Music Program

Virtual Event

This program explores different musical genres though 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 an hour of pure joy and fun!

Ruth Asawa, Untitled (BMC, 57, Curved Lines) c. 1946-49, Ink on paper.

November 13, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mid-Town Social

Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mid-Town Social focuses on social wellness for people with Dementia and their care partners. This month we will collaborate with…

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November 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Living with Ambiguous Loss Support Group

Virtual Event

This 4-week online caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience, with a structured focus on the concept of “Ambiguous Loss”.

Audiences:

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November 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

EASE Session 2: Supporting Responsive Behaviours

Virtual Event

Our life’s story can become our behaviors: how can a PLWDs past dictate how they present in the here and now?