April 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

We want to celebrate YOU on National Caregiver Day

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

Join us for a relaxing afternoon where caregivers can take a well-deserved break, connect with others who understand the caregiving journey, and enjoy a light lunch in a supportive community environment.

Cost: Free

March 27 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Encouraging Engagement and Connection through Meaningful Activities

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

Join us for an afternoon that will inspire you to find more of the best moments in your caregiving practice.  Join Public Education Coordinator Laura McGill and Active Living Program Coordinator Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau in-person as we explore some of the challenges in caregiving, and some of the ways that we can engage more meaningfully with our clients.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

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March 30 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Working with Clay with Noel Yardley

Noel Yardley Ceramics 112 Hampton Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

We will focus on three fundamental hand building skills: making a pinch pot, a coil pot and finally a slab pot. The skills required are relatively simple and accessible to anyone with the right encouragement and support.

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March 30 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Spousal Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

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.

Audiences:

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April 2 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Dementia Overview

Toronto Public Library- Palmerston Branch 560 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join us at the Toronto Public Library - Palmerston Branch for our Dementia Overview education session. This presentation will discuss…

April 2 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Retirement & LTC Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

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.

Cost: Free

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April 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

3Ds: Dementia, Delirium, and Depression

Virtual Event

Learn about the 3 D's - Delirium, Depression and Dementia and how you can support the person you are caring for when they are experiencing any of these conditions.

Cost: Free

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April 7 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Drop-in Spousal Support Group

Scotiabank Learning Centre, Providence Healthcare 3276 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

This 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:

April 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wives Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

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.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

April 7 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

General Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

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.

Cost: Free

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April 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Adult Child CARERS Program

Virtual Event

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.

Cost: Free

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April 8 @ 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. 

Cost: Free