Alzheimers Society of Toronto

Lewy Body and Parkinson's Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-12 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | https://alz.to/calendar/lewy-body-dementia-caregiver-support-group-15/
This ongoing monthly support group provides an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Lewy Body and Parkinson’s Dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Learning Objectives:

Interact with other group members caring for those with Lewy Body or Parkinson’s Dementia
Become familiar with these specific types of dementias
Receive therapeutic support as well as educational information to enhance your caregiving experience
Share your experiences and concerns and receive support from the group facilitators and other group members in a safe space

Every 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Wednesday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. 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
PLEASE 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/

Stories of a Lifetime, a Storytelling Program with Sage Tyrtle
2026-01-13 13:30 - 15:00 | Riverdale Public Library, 370 Broadview Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 2M8, Canada
6-Week Series on Tuesdays from January 13th – February 17th from 1:30-3PM at Riverdale Public Library located at 37 Broadview Ave.
January 13th, 20th, 27th, February 3rd, 10th & 17th 2026.
Step 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!
To lighten the mood, we will have short laughing exercises with Magarita Caropresi.
What you’ll experience:

Gentle, inspiring prompts to spark your unique stories
A safe and supportive space where all voices and cognitions are respected and valued
Creative expression through words, gestures, or keepsakes
The power of storytelling to connect and uplift

Every story is a gift—whether whispered, remembered, or newly discovered. Come as you are, and let’s celebrate the tales that make us
who we are.
Sage Tyrtle is a professional storyteller and writer based in Toronto. Her work appears in New Delta Review, The Offing, Lunch Ticket, and Apex Magazine. She’s told stories on NPR, CBC Radio, and PBS’s Stories from the Stage, and has performed in Canada, the U.S., and India. A Moth StorySLAM winner and GrandSLAM champion, she teaches “The Art of Storytelling” in both educational and corporate settings.
For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett or by phone at 416-389-6099

Mid-Town Social
2026-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
Mid-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.
In this session, art educator Jano Cortijo will guide us through an exploration of nature in art, with a focus on fruit as a subject. Often the stars of still life paintings, fruits carry a wide range of symbolism and meaning. Together, we’ll explore artworks that feature fruit and create our own pieces inspired by their forms and colours.
About the Facilitator:
Jano Cortijo is an arts educator who engages audiences of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in museums, classrooms, community centres, and online spaces. His practice highlights artists and artworks often excluded from mainstream conversations, encouraging participants to connect their own histories and stories with the art they encounter.
Following the art activity, participants are invited to share a meal together to continue the conversation and connection.
Image caption:
Francisco Oller, Guanabanas, 1948
Oil on canvas, 18 x 37 inches

Adult Child CARERS Program
2026-01-15 10:30 - 12:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/adult-child-carers-program-4/
This 8-week online program is for adult child care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, 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.
Goals of the Program:

Enhance practical skills for caregivers
Improve caregivers’ coping and problem-solving skills
Enhance caregivers’ confidence in dealing with challenges
Improve caregivers’ social interaction and social support

Session dates:
Thursdays from 10:30am–12:30pm, starting January 15th, ending March 5th.

Week 1 – January 15th
Week 2 – January 22nd
Week 3 – January 29th
Week 4 – February 5th
Week 5 – February 12th
Week 6 – February 19th
Week 7 – February 26th
Week 8 – March 5th

Please note, participants are expected to commit to all 8 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.
If this schedule does not work for you at this time, you are encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here.

Registration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on Monday January 12th.
An Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.

Learning to Live with Ambiguous Loss and Grief
2026-01-15 13:30 - 15:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/learning-to-live-with-ambiguous-loss-and-grief-5/
Explore the concept of ambiguous loss, develop coping strategies and gain understanding of feelings of grief when caring for a person with dementia.

Learning Objectives:

Describing the concept of Ambiguous Loss
Recognizing the uniqueness and complexity of Ambiguous Loss
Exploring concepts for learning to live with Ambiguous Loss
Developing an understanding of supportive services in the community

Please 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.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/frontotemporal-dementia-caregiver-support-group-15/
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.

Learning Objectives:
– Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
– Become familiar with this specific type of dementia
– Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
– Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
– Receive updated information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom.
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. 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
PLEASE 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/

Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/adult-child-caregiver-support-group-29/
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.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:30pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. 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
PLEASE 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/

TEACH Program (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
2026-01-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.
Learning objectives:

Focus on common caregiving themes including; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes, and future planning
Coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills
Provides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners

Session dates:
Fridays from 1:00pm–2:30pm, January 16th to February 6th

Week 1 – January 16th
Week 2 – January 23rd
Week 3 – January 30th
Week 4 – February 6th

Please note, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.
If registration is closed or this schedule does not work for you at this time, you are encouraged to fill out the form on this webpage: https://alz.to/programs/support-services/enhancing-care-program/.
Additionally, you can check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here.

Registration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on January 13th.
An Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.

If you are interested in a future session, please Click Here to fill in the expression of interest form

Brain Health
2026-01-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 3C1, Canada
Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum Branch for our Brain Health education session.
This presentation will discuss the difference between changes that come with typical aging and when something is not typical, reversible causes for these changes, and a general understanding of dementia. It also will cover the different types of dementia, progression, and knowledge of dementia symptoms and their impact on the person living with dementia.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, January 19
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Room B, Barbara Frum Library
20 Covington Rd., Toronto, ON, M6A 3C1

Additional Information:

All sessions are drop-in. No registration required.
If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email at accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or by voicemail at 416-393-7099, to make a request.
Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Reframing Guilt and Anger in Caregiving
2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/reframing-guilt-and-anger-in-caregiving-5/
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.

Learning Objectives:

Exploring the nature of emotions
Creating space for difficult emotions such as anger and guilt in caregiving
Strategies to cope with challenging emotions

Please 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.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

The Squeezed Generation: Balancing Dementia Caregiving with Everything Else
2026-01-20 17:30 - 18:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/the-squeezed-generation-balancing-dementia-caregiving-with-everything-else/
This event is hosted by the Toronto Public Library.
Explore the challenges of dementia caregiving as well as practical strategies to foster resilience, connection and joy.

In 2020, Canadian care partners provided an average of 26 hours of care per week for their loved ones living with dementia. Many care partners juggle parenting with caring for someone living with dementia, as well as their other responsibilities.
In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, this virtual program will discuss the challenges of being part of this ‘squeezed generation’ as well as some practical strategies to foster resilience, connection and joy.

You’ll hear from Amy Coupal, CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization, and Dr. Adriana Shnall, Program Director of the Koschitzky Centre for Innovations in Caregiving at Baycrest.
You’ll also hear from the Alzheimer Society of Toronto about their services geared towards care partners, as well as a TPL librarian, who will discuss their favourite book from the Dementia Friendly Picture Books List, created by TPL librarians and the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.
This program will be recorded.

Registration: This virtual event is free to join; register on Eventbrite for a reminder. Once registered, you’ll receive an email with details on how to join the session. We can’t wait to see you there!
Accessibility: If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Click Here to register for the event.

The Community Connections Cafe – Yonge and Eglinton
2026-01-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, 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. This is an opportunity to enjoy simple refreshments and make new friends in a Dementia Friendly Community Space.
The Community Connections Cafe focuses on social wellness for people with memory loss or Dementia, and their care partners. The program is informal with the intended atmosphere of a local coffee shop where participants can chat over a beverage, do something creative, or play a game.

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:30pm to 4:30pm In-person at our AST Head Office
Location: 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th Floor, Toronto
(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery)

Registration is required for this program and closes at midnight (12am) the day prior to the event.
Please specify the number of guests attending when you register. You may register up to 3 persons per group.

What's First Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-21 17:30 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/whats-first-caregiver-support-group/
Too often, clients shared that they wish they had learned what they would learn later in their journey but much earlier, expressing how key insight on the dementia experience would have improved their overall dementia journey.
This brand-new support group was designed by AST social workers in collaboration with caregivers, people experiencing cognitive changes, and various dementia specialists to offer key insight at the start of the dementia journey for the care partner.
Our experience tells us that the earlier you know what you know, the better your overall caregiving journey.
Each session will focus on a key theme. The following themes will be discussed:

Advance Care Planning-January 21st
Getting a Diagnosis-February 18th
Ontario Health at Home Supports and Respite Programs-March 18th
Supportive Living Environments -April 15th
Supporting Healthy Choices for the Person Living with Dementia and Caregiver-May 20th
Communication Strategies-June 17th
Risk and Safety-July 15th
Dementia Medications-August 19th
Care Partner and Person Living with Dementia Expressed Realities-September 16th
Insider Dementia Wisdom and Overview of Alzheimer Society of Toronto Services-October 21st

Should you choose to participate in this group please know that we expect you to observe the strictest confidentiality.

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. 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
PLEASE 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/

Scarborough General Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2S3, Canada
This in-person 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.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share feelings and insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every fourth Thursday of the month from 10:00am-11:30am In-Person at the AST Mid-Scarborough Hub.
Location: 2658 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, ON, M1K 2S3 (attached to the Scarborough Center for Healthy Communities (SCHC) building).

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. 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

PLEASE 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/

Enhancing Family Dynamics
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/enhancing-family-dynamics-4/
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.

Learning Objectives:

Identifying family dynamics and their effects on families
Exploring significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia
Reviewing strategies for assisting families, building on strength and resilience

Please 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.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

Palliative Care in Dementia Program
2026-01-22 10:00 - 13:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/palliative-care-in-dementia-program-7/
*NOTE* This program assumes that you have basic working knowledge of dementia. Before taking the Palliative Care Workshop, it is highly recommended that you have at least one of the following:

Dementia Foundations
Dementia 101 self paced module on AlzEducate
Dementia Overview – live session delivered via Zoom or AlzEducate (check our events calendar for dates)
Experience working with people with dementia

Description
This training program is aimed at enhancing the knowledge of frontline staff in caring for people with dementia using a palliative care approach. This program focuses on promoting quality of life and comfort for individuals living with dementias and their families, with particular emphasis on late stage and end of life. Participants will explore their own beliefs around dying and how it impacts care as well as examine what a palliative care approach means through a dementia lens.
Learning Objectives:

Reflect on different values & beliefs on dying and how it impacts care
Define palliative care
Describe dementia as a terminal condition and its symptoms in late/end of life stages
Review Dementia-Specific Palliative Care Goals/Values that provide comfort and support quality of life in advanced and end-of-life dementia
Relate concepts of culture, spirituality and communication and their significance in delivering person-centered care
Addressing unattended grief as a healthcare provider and its impact on delivering person-centered care

Date and Time:
Thursday, January 22nd from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Please Read Before Registering
At the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, we are committed to providing accessible education opportunities to health care professionals. When participants are unable to attend and do not cancel their registration, it limits access for others.
If you are unable to attend a session you’ve registered for, please notify us as soon as possible! This allows us to offer the spot to someone else.
Please note that repeated absences without notice will result in restrictions on future registrations.
By registering for this session, you are agreeing to the statement above

Click the link below to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cYXkEpiDQnOmRhVqIMJ1bg

Program will be presented online using Zoom. Registration is required.

East End Friends
2026-01-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2S3, Canada
Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.
This program is an opportunity to meet like-minded people, to engage in meaningful conversations, tap into our creativity and get active. This two-hour social is a great way to find your community and partake in gentle movement to great playlists. East End Friends is intended for people living with dementia and their care partners, and it is offered through a culturally inclusive, accessible and dementia-friendly lens. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact: Please contact Tracey for more information or by phone at 647 456 6168

Late Stage Support Group
2026-01-23 13:00 - 15:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/late-stage-support-group/
This ongoing monthly support group offers care partners of individuals living with late-stage dementia a space to come together, share their experiences, and find connection with others who understand the realities of caregiving. The facilitator is there to offer support, answer questions and provide education as needed.
Learning Objectives:

Balancing safety, comfort, and quality of life
Navigating guilt, grief, burnout and managing self-care”
Strategies for connection, non-verbal communication
Working with long-term care, home care and the healthcare system

Every fourth Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Tuesday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. 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
PLEASE 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/

U-First!® (for Health Care Professionals)
2026-01-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
U-First!® for Health Care Professionals supports health care and other service providers who work with people living with dementia or other cognitive impairments. U-First!® builds on existing curriculum and encourages learners to make lifelong learning a goal. The vision is to provide every member of the care team with consistent education on key skills and best care practices. It sets the stage for common knowledge, language for communicating with all members of the care team (including informal care partners), and a comprehensive approach to care.
This program is for personal support workers and other front-line health care workers (including dietary, rehabilitation and social service staff, activationists, nurses, and health care students).
We highly recommend that you take Dementia Foundations prior to registering to this course.

Date and Time:
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: $80

This is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.
Address: 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th Floor, Toronto
(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery)

Registration is required. [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]
Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
2026-01-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2S3, Canada
Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers.
GPA 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. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia.
Learning Objectives:

Explain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response
Apply emotional, environmental, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours
Demonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk

Date and Time:
Saturday, January 24th from 9:00am to 5:00pm
(You must attend the full day to complete the training)
Cost: $87

This is an In-Person workshop at our Mid-Scarborough Hub.
Address: 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario M1K 2S3

Registration is required. [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]
Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

Living Safely in the Community
2026-01-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 3C1, Canada
Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum Branch for our Living Safely in the Community education session.
This presentation will discuss the difference between changes that come with typical aging and when something is not typical, reversible causes for these changes, and a general understanding of dementia. It also will cover the different types of dementia, progression, and knowledge of dementia symptoms and their impact on the person living with dementia.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, January 26
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Room B, Barbara Frum Library
20 Covington Rd., Toronto, ON, M6A 3C1

Additional Information:

All sessions are drop-in. No registration required.
If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email at accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or by voicemail at 416-393-7099, to make a request.
Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Spousal Support Group
2026-01-26 13:30 - 15:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/spousal-support-group-14/
This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for spousal caregivers of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behavioural and cognitive changes)
Learn about how others are adjusting to and coping with their caregiving journey
Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every last Monday of the month from 1:30pm to 3:00pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Wednesday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. 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
PLEASE 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/

Living with Ambiguous Loss Support Group
2026-01-26 14:00 - 16:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/living-with-ambiguous-loss-support-group-6/
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”. This group is inspired by Pauline Boss’ book “Loving Someone With Dementia“.
Learning Objectives

Develop an understanding of the concept of “Ambiguous Loss” and ambiguous loss in the context of dementia, and how this unique type of loss differs from other losses
Develop coping strategies to implement in their own lives
Obtain a better understanding of their own experiences of grief related to caring for their family member
Engage in self reflection and share insights related to their caregiving experience
Learn from others on adjusting to the losses and their own changing relationship to self and others

This group will run for four consecutive weeks online using Zoom. Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the start date.
Session dates:
Mondays from 2pm–4pm, starting Jan 26th ending Feb 23rd(excluding Feb 16th for Family Day).

Week 1 – Jan 26th
Week 2 – Feb 2nd
Week 3 – Feb 9th
Week 4 – Feb 23rd

* Please note, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you. If this schedule does not work for you at this time, you’re encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here!

Registration is required and closes on Thursday, January 22nd at 11:59 pm.
Please check your junk/spam if you do not receive a confirmation email upon registration. Zoom information will be provided via email approximately 24-48 hours prior to the first session. If you need registration support, please contact us at: intake@alz.to.
THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS ONLY.
If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/

The Royal Conservatory of Music – Rebanks Fellowship Community Concerts
2026-01-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor Street W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Monday, January 26th from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M at the Royal Conservatory of Music Mazzolenni Concert Hall located at 273 Bloor St. West.
Sign up today to experience the amazing talent of this year’s Rebank Fellowship Musicians within the beautiful Mazzoleni Concert Hall.
The Rebanks Family Fellowship and International Performance Residency Program at The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School is the only one of its kind in Canada, offering a rich curriculum for career development. Alumni of the program grace the world’s great stages, including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall and Koerner Hall, perform with major orchestras in Canada and abroad, and are members of leading chamber ensembles such as The ARC Ensemble, The Rolston Quartet and The Dior Quartet. Enjoy a 45-minute chamber music recital by one of the 2025-26 Rebanks Fellow Musicians, followed by a short Q&A session led by the Royal Conservatory Program Lauren Levorson-Wong.
This program is appropriate for anyone living with dementia or cognitive impairments and their care team.
For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett by email kbartlett@alz.to or by phone at 416-389-6099.

AGO Museum Tour
2026-01-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5T1G4, Canada
AGO Art Talk Museum Tour
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:00 P.M at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) located at 317 Dundas Street West.
This is a one-hour guided tour of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The tour is facilitated by an experienced AGO Docent and is assisted by Alzheimer Society of Toronto Staff and Volunteers.
We will tour the David Blackwood exhibit, one of Canada’s best-known printmakers who put onto paper an enduring vision of Newfoundland. Born and raised on Bonavista Bay, his hauntingly beautiful images—suffused with struggle and myth—are drawn from childhood memories, dreams, superstitions, legends, and oral traditions.
Please note: Your ticket will be valid for the rest of the day so please feel free to explore the museum after the guided tour.
For parking and directions, please refer to this link: https://ago.ca/visit
For more information contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.

General Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
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.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every last Wednesday of the month from 2:30pm to 4:30pm In-person
Location: 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th Floor, Toronto
(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. 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
PLEASE 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/

Disease-Modifying Therapies for Alzheimer's Disease in Canada: What They Mean for People Living with Dementia and their Families
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/disease-modifying-therapies-for-alzheimers-disease-in-canada-what-they-mean-for-people-living-with-dementia-and-their-families/
To mark Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society of Toronto and the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA) invite you to a virtual panel focused on new disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) for Alzheimer’s disease in Canada, including recently approved treatments such as lecanemab.
Summary:
Most current treatments for Alzheimer’s disease help manage symptoms but do not slow the disease itself. Disease-modifying therapies are different. They aim to slow the disease by targeting changes in the brain, such as the buildup of amyloid.
These treatments bring new hope, but they also raise important questions. Who may be eligible? What tests are needed? How will people access these treatments in Canada? What benefits and risks should families understand?
During this panel, experts and people with lived experience will discuss:
– What disease-modifying therapies are and how they work
– Who these treatments may be for and how eligibility is decided
– What testing and monitoring are needed
– How access and funding may work across Canada
– What slowing disease progression may look like in daily life
This event will be presented in plain language and will include time for audience questions.
Presented in partnership with the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance and the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.

About the Presenters
Dr. Carmela Tartaglia
Dr. Carmela Tartaglia is a Cognitive Neurologist who cares for people with neurodegenerative diseases. She is Co-Director and Medical Lead of the Toronto Western Hospital Memory Clinic and a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
She is also the Executive Director of the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA). Dr. Tartaglia has helped lead projects such as the Toronto Cognitive Assessment (TorCA) and research using brain imaging and biomarkers to support earlier and more accurate diagnosis. Her work focuses on improving access to timely and targeted care for people living with cognitive disorders.
Chad Mitchell
Chad Mitchell is a health policy expert and Senior Associate at Global Public Affairs. He has more than 20 years of experience working in Canada’s health system on drug policy, health technology review, and health system planning.
He has held senior leadership roles with the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance and the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH). Chad works with governments and health organizations to support fair access to new treatments across Canada.
Cara Sullivan
Cara is a retired high school English teacher and a member of TDRA’s Lived Experience Advisory Partners Council. She became engaged in Alzheimer’s research in 2016 after supporting a family member as part of a caregiving team, with support from the Alzheimer Society of Toronto and the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce. Cara has participated in several clinical trials with the Toronto Memory Program and CAMH and has a strong interest in risk reduction and brain health. She is currently the study partner for a family member who recently completed two years in the AHEAD Alzheimer’s prevention study at Sunnybrook Hospital.
Paul Lea
Paul is a member of TDRA’s Lived Experience Advisory Partners (LEAP) Council. He experienced a major stroke in 2008 and was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2009. After connecting with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto in 2015, Paul became an active advocate and spokesperson, raising awareness about stigma, prevention, and the need for better supports for people living with dementia. He continues to challenge himself cognitively and has developed effective strategies to adapt to the changes associated with vascular dementia.

2SLGBTQIA+ Support Group
2026-01-29 15:00 - 17:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/2slgbtqia-support-group-4/
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.
Participants decide on the focus and direction of the group, and both practical and emotional needs are explored.
This support group meets on the last Thursday of every month from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm online using Zoom
Please fill out the following form to be added to the waitlist to join the ongoing support group:
(Once there is room in the group, the facilitator(s) will contact you for a brief telephone screening. Please note that being added to the waitlist signifies your intentions and general capacity to attend each monthly meeting.)

PLEASE 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/

Wives Caregiver Support Group
2026-02-03 10:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/wives-caregiver-support-group-10/
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.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every 1st Tuesday of the month from 10:00am to 12:00pm online via Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Thursday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. 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
PLEASE 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/

General Caregiver Support Group
2026-02-03 17:00 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/general-caregiver-support-group-52/
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.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share feelings and insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every 1st Tuesday of the month from 5:00pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Thursday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. 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
PLEASE 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/
