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June 10 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Boxing and Brain Fitness

Victoria Park Community Hub 1527 Victoria Park Ave. , Toronto, ON, Canada

Join us for a Seated Boxing program.  This unique and enjoyable fitness experience, led by a former Canadian professional boxer, is a fun and engaging way to stay active. Classes are done from a seated position, with the option to stand if comfortable.

June 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Alzheimer’s Disease: What is it and Who is at Risk?

Virtual Event

This webinar will explain what Alzheimer’s Disease is, how it is distinguished from other forms of dementia, and who might be at higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s Disease. It will introduce how to address these risk factors, as well as existing treatments to mitigate the neurodegenerative disease.

Cost: Free

June 10 @ 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. In this series, we create purposeful connections among people who are on similar journeys while engaging in a variety of engaging activities including art making, games, creative movement, cooking, meaningful conversations and more.

Cost: Free

June 11 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

General Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

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.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

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June 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Adult Child Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

In partnership with Providence, 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.

Audiences:

June 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Young Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a person living with young onset dementia (diagnosed before the age of 65) to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
 

Cost: Free

Audiences:

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June 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dementia Foundations

Virtual Event

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.

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June 15 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) Training

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

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. 

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June 16 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) Training

Virtual Event

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. 

June 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Advance Care Planning

Virtual Event

This workshop will review the importance of Advance Care Planning, and the steps involved in the process, in the case where one becomes mentally incapable of making their health care decisions.

Cost: Free

June 17 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

What’s First Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

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.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

June 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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.

Cost: Free

Audiences: