Several people sitting at a table listening to someone speak.

February 18 @ 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.

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February 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Advanced Care Planning (2-Part Series)

Virtual Event

This workshop will be facilitated in a two-part series. Part one will review the importance of Advance Care Planning, and…

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February 19 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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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Somone taking notes at conference room table.

February 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Transitioning to Long-Term Care

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

This presentation looks to review choices and options and discuss the dilemmas when it comes to making the decision to move a person living with dementia to a Long-Term Care (LTC) home.
Develop strategies in assessing an LTC home that meets the needs of the person living with dementia.

Two Senior citizens making pottery.

February 23 @ 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.

Two adults talking in a support group

February 23 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Spousal 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.

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February 25 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

General Caregiver Support Group

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

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February 25 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

The Community Connections Cafe – Yonge and Eglinton

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

Several people sitting at a table listening to someone speak.

February 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Scarborough General Caregiver Support Group

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

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Group of diverse older adults in a social setting

February 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

East End Friends

Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.

A green mug next to a laptop that has a zoom meeting displayed on it.

February 26 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2SLGBTQIA+ Support Group

Virtual Event

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.

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Several people sitting at a table listening to someone speak.

February 27 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Late Stage Support Group

Virtual Event

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.

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