Calendar
Events
July 31, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2SLGBTQIA+ Caregiver Support Group
Are you part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and caring for an individual diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment?
This monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners who are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to share and learn with other care partners in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Audiences:
August 5, 2025 @ 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.
Audiences:
August 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
U-First!® for Care Partners
U-First!® for Care Partners is a new education program for family and friends who are providing direct support to someone experiencing behaviour changes as a result of dementia or other cognitive impairment.
Audiences:
August 5, 2025 @ 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.
Audiences:
August 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
TEACH Program (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
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.
Audiences:
August 5, 2025 @ 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.
Audiences:
August 6, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Adult Child Long-Term Care CARERS Program
This 8-week in-person program is for adult child care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia that are living in long-term care. 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.
Audiences:
August 7, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia.
Audiences:
August 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Care Partner Stress and Building Resilience
This workshop is to help care partners identify their sources of stress and develop coping strategies. The focus of the session will be on exploring the concept of resilience and ways to build care partner resilience.
Audiences:
August 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Living with Ambiguous Loss Support Group
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:
August 7, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Capturing Moments: A Photography Workshop for People with Dementia and Their Care Partners
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaPhotography is more than just taking pictures—it’s a way to see the world, tell stories, create and hold onto wonderful memories. In this interactive workshop, we invite you to explore the joy of capturing everyday moments through photography.
Audiences:
August 7, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Long-Term Care 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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