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June 6 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) Training

Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, 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. 

June 8 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Lewy Body and Parkinson’s Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Lewy Body Dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Cost: Free

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June 9 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Adult Child CARERS Program

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.

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June 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

End of Life Care

Virtual Event

This workshop is for care partners of persons in the late stage of dementia. It provides an opportunity to discuss issues regarding changes in the late stage, approaching the End-of-Life, making difficult decisions for this stage, grief and the need to take care of yourself.

Cost: Free

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June 9 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

All Joking Aside, Improv Workshop Series with Nigel Downer

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

Did you know that you improvise everyday? Believe it! In Joking Aside: Improv …with Nigel, we will take that very skill you already have and use it to creatively learn, play – and most importantly – laugh. A bunch! Best part is – you don’t need to be funny. You just need to be in the moment.

June 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 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.

Cost: Free

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June 10 @ 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

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 @ 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. 

Cost: $87.00

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

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