Calendar
Events
January 28, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dementia, Delirium, and Depression
AlzeducateLearn 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.
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January 29, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Brain Stimulation and Dementia: Exploring the Current Landscape Through Diverse Perspectives
To mark Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance have partnered to bring you a virtual panel exploring innovative approaches in Alzheimer’s disease research and care.
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January 29, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Power of Music with Steve (January)
This program explores different musical genres though live musical performances, and engaging conversations such as music on Broadway, music and meditation, great composers, jazz, musical improvisation, and music and memories! It is an hour of pure joy and fun!
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January 29, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThis in-person monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for caregivers/partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
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January 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Living with Ambiguous Loss Support Group
This 4-week online caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience, with a structured focus on the concept of “Ambiguous Loss”.
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January 30, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
The Golden Thread Choir
St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin the Golden Threads Choir for an enriching in-person singing series, designed for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Led by acclaimed musician Robin Dann, this program explores the joy of making music together, fostering connection and creativity.
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January 30, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Adult Child CARERS Program
This 8-week online program is for 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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January 30, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2SLGBTQIA+ Caregiver Support Group
Are you or a loved one part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and impacted by dementia and/or Alzheimer’s Disease? The Alzheimer Society of Toronto will be running a support group that will provide an opportunity for participants to share and learn with others in a supportive and inclusive environment.
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February 1, 2025 @ 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, CanadaGPA 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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February 3, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Bereavement Support Group (In Collaboration with Hazel Burns Hospice)
This 8-week online support group meets to provide participants with an opportunity to support each other through the grief and bereavement process. Both practical and emotional needs will be explored to help participants cope with a loss.
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February 3, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Art Therapy: Group Art Therapy Sessions
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaArt therapy is a mental health profession that combines the process of creative art expression with models of counselling and psychotherapy to enhance emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
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February 4, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Drop-in Spousal Support Group
Scotiabank Learning Centre, Providence Healthcare 3276 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaThis monthly, drop-in support group provides an opportunity for spouses caring for a person living with dementia to come together and support each other through the caregiving experience.
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