Creating Supportive Environments for Persons with Dementia
AlzeducateLearn how the symptoms of dementia can impact the way in which people engage and interact with their surrounding environment.
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12 events found.
Making Strides: Fall in the West End
High Park 1873 Bloor St W, TorontoJoin us for an in-person 6-part walking series and enjoy activating your body in the beauty of nature. Get your steps in and then enjoy a chat with a drink in the cafe – on us!
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Free
Reframing Guilt and Anger in Caregiving
Virtual Event
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.
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Free
Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Virtual Event
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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Free
Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
Virtual Event
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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Free
Making Strides: Fall in the East End
Evergreen Brickworks 550 Bayview Ave, TorontoJoin us for an in-person 6-part walking series and enjoy activating your body in the beauty of nature. Get your steps in and then enjoy a chat with a drink in the cafe – on us!
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Free
U-First!® (for Health Care Professionals)
Virtual Event
U-First!® is a training program that helps non-registered health care providers develop a common knowledge base, language, values and approach to caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment by understanding the person and associated behaviour changes, and working as a team to develop individualized support strategies.
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$85.00
Creative Journal Workshop – Trust your instincts & Enjoy the Freedom
Toronto Public Library - Danforth/Coxwell 1675 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThe art of visual journaling can bring peace and joy with authentic markmaking, looking at our inner joy and bringing in colour and vibrancy. Each week we will explore a new way of expressing our authentic marks onto our creative journal pages. Exploring a variety of mark making techniques, from watercolour to collage.
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Free
Spousal CARERS Program
Virtual Event
This 8-week in-person program is for spousal 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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Free
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 an individual diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment.
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Free
The Power of Music with Steve (August)
St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThis program explores different musical genres through 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 pure joy and fun!
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General Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThis 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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Free