Calendar
Events
March 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
East End Friends
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaJoin our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Coping with Death and Grief
Losing someone who had dementia can be a unique and complex experience for those who cared for them. This presentation will explore these issues, identify various approaches to grief, and suggest ways for care partners to cope with loss.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 26 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2SLGBTQIA+ Support Group
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.
Audiences:
March 27 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Late Stage Support Group
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 30 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Spousal CARERS Program
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 30 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Working with Clay with Noel Yardley
Noel Yardley Ceramics 112 Hampton Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWe 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 30 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Spousal Support Group
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 31 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Pride in Our Memories
St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for Pride in Our Memories, a 4-week art series designed to celebrate self-expression and identity through a variety of artistic mediums in a welcoming, inclusive community space.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
April 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
April 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 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
Audiences:
April 14 @ 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
Audiences:
June 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
TEACH Program (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThe 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
Audiences: