Alzheimers Society of Toronto

Reframing Guilt and Anger in Caregiving
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | https://alz.to/calendar/reframing-guilt-and-anger-in-caregiving-6/
This workshop is to help care partners recognize and identify the causes of guilt and anger in caregiving and developing coping strategies to reframe guilt, anger and build resilience.

Learning Objectives:

Exploring the nature of emotions

Creating space for difficult emotions such as anger and guilt in caregiving

Strategies to cope with challenging emotions

Please note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends, family, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

Dance Fitness 2026
2026-03-19 11:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2026-03-19/
This gentle low impact dance fitness class with Jenn uses diverse music and simple dance movements to create a dynamic and energizing aerobic workout. With easy to follow moves that can be done seated or standing, this upbeat class is set to positive, playful and uplifting music. You will be motivated by the joyful, welcoming and supportive environment that encourages you to let go and have fun! No experience required.
Jenn Hicks is a Personal Trainer Size and Inclusive Fitness Specialist who has taught dance fitness classes for the past 17 years. She was named NOW Magazine’s Best Virtual Fitness Instructor for 2020. Jenn customizes routines for every class and helps attendees modify steps or movements whenever they need a little extra care.
This program will be held on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
PLEASE NOTE: Dance Fitness will revert to starting at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm beginning January 8th

What's First Caregiver Support Group
2026-03-18 17:30 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/whats-first-caregiver-support-group-3/
Too often, clients shared that they wish they had learned what they would learn later in their journey but much earlier, expressing how key insight on the dementia experience would have improved their overall dementia journey.
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.
Our experience tells us that the earlier you know what you know, the better your overall caregiving journey.
Each session will focus on a key theme. The following themes will be discussed:

Advance Care Planning-January 21st
Getting a Diagnosis-February 18th
Ontario Health at Home Supports and Respite Programs-March 18th
Supportive Living Environments -April 15th
Supporting Healthy Choices for the Person Living with Dementia and Caregiver-May 20th
Communication Strategies-June 17th
Risk and Safety-July 15th
Dementia Medications-August 19th
Care Partner and Person Living with Dementia Expressed Realities-September 16th
Insider Dementia Wisdom and Overview of Alzheimer Society of Toronto Services-October 21st

Should you choose to participate in this group please know that we expect you to observe the strictest confidentiality.

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

The Community Connections Cafe – Yonge and Eglinton
2026-03-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, 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. This is an opportunity to enjoy simple refreshments and make new friends in a Dementia Friendly Community Space.
The Community Connections Cafe focuses on social wellness for people with memory loss or Dementia, and their care partners. The program is informal with the intended atmosphere of a local coffee shop where participants can chat over a beverage, do something creative, or play a game.

Wednesday of the month from 2:30pm to 4:30pm In-person at our AST Head Office
Location: 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th Floor, Toronto
(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery)

Registration is required for this program and closes at midnight (12am) the day prior to the event.
Please specify the number of guests attending when you register. You may register up to 3 persons per group.

Pride in Our Memories
2026-03-17 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-03-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Friends of Ruby, 70 Richmond Street East, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1N8, Canada
4-Week Series on Tuesdays, March 10 – 31, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM at Friends of Ruby located at 70 Richmond Street East.
Join us for Pride in Our Memories, a 4-week art series designed to build community, celebrate identity, and invite self-expression through a variety of artistic mediums in a welcoming, inclusive space. Pride in Our Memories brings together 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals living with mild to moderate dementia and youth program participants from Friends of Ruby. The cross-generational arts programming, also open to care partners and allies, encourages participants to engage at their own pace and in their own unique way—no previous art experience is necessary. Pride in Our Memories is facilitated by Canvas Programs, a registered charity that provides empathy-based, arts-inspired education on 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion and consent. Canvas Programs’ expert facilitators will bring weekly art activities, reflection opportunities, and warmth in community to the shared space.
For more information, please contact:
Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau
Email: TraceyAT@alz.to
Phone: 647-456-6168

Mindfulness and Meditation
2026-03-17 11:00 - 12:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/mindfulness-and-meditation-6/
This hands-on, interactive workshop is for both care partners and the person they are supporting who has dementia, or cognitive change. The overarching goal is for the care partner and person with dementia or cognitive change to, together, be more relaxed and grounded at the end of the workshop.

Learning Objectives:

Recognizing the mental health impact of dementia
Exploring how relaxation and meditation techniques can help reduce stress
Practicing some helpful relaxation and meditation techniques that you can continue to do on your own after the workshop

Please note that mindfulness practices incorporate reflective and abstract concepts that may be complex for an individual in later stages of dementia, therefore, this workshop is only suitable for those who are in early stages of dementia and their care partner. To ensure an appropriate fit of program to participant, there is a short screening process that needs to be completed during registration.

Working with Clay with Noel Yardley
2026-03-16 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-09 13:30 - 14:30 | Noel Yardley Ceramics, 112 Hampton Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd. 30th 2026
This 6-week course will familiarize participants with the basic techniques of working with clay with your hands – a great introduction to clay work. 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. In this in studio course, all tools and materials will be provided. We will alternate weekly between forming a new type of pot and learning how to add easy decorative elements to our pots such as carving, using an underglaze or slip and creating feet and handles.
This program is for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners. No previous pottery experience necessary.
For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett or call 416-389-6099.

Young Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/young-onset-dementia-caregiver-support-group-16/
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.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share feelings and insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/adult-child-caregiver-support-group-32/
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.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

General Caregiver Support Group
2026-03-12 13:30 - 15:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/general-caregiver-support-group-55/
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.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 1:30pm to 3:30pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

Fitness for Falls Prevention
2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2S3, Canada
Join us for Fitness for Falls Prevention at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.
Find your steady groove with us as we have fun, move to some great playlists, and work on the muscles we need to keep strong this winter. This 1-hour movement session will be offered standing, with seated options available. Fitness Friends is intended for people living with dementia along with their care partners. Light refreshments available.
Winter Dates: Jan 8, Feb 12, March 12
Contact: Please contact Tracey for more information or by phone at 647 456 6168

Dance Fitness 2026
2026-03-12 11:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2026-03-12/

Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci-4/
The focus of the session will be on providing an overview of MCI and the differences between normal aging, MCI and dementia.

Learning Objectives:

Increase knowledge of MCI and the differences between normal aging, MCI and dementia
Explore how MCI impacts individuals and families
Learn how to optimize cognitive health
Develop an understanding of supportive services in the community

This workshop is for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and/or care partners of people living with MCI.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

Mid-Town Social
2026-03-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office located at 20 Eglinton Ave W, 16th Floor.
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. The program is flexible and will be catered to the interests and needs of the group participants. Let’s come together, break bread, have a laugh and be creative together.

The Scarborough Community Connections Cafe
2026-03-11 12:30 - 14:30 | Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2S3, 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. This is an opportunity to enjoy simple refreshments and make new friends in a Dementia Friendly Community Space.
The Community Connections Cafe focuses on social wellness for people with memory loss or Dementia, and their care partners. The program is informal with the intended atmosphere of a local coffee shop where participants can chat over a beverage, do something creative, or play a game.

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12:30pm to 2:30pm In-person at our AST Mid Scarborough Hub.
Address: 2658 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, ON, M1K2S3

Registration is required for this program and closes at midnight (12am) the day prior to the event.
Please specify the number of guests attending when you register. You may register up to 3 persons per group.

TEACH Program (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/teach-program-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home-13/
The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.
Learning objectives:

Coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills
Focus on common caregiving themes including; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes and future planning
Provides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners

Session dates:
Tuesdays from 2:00pm–3:30pm, starting March 10th, ending March 31st.

Week 1 – March 10th
Week 2 – March 17th
Week 3 – March 24th
Week 4 – March 31st

Please note, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.
If this schedule does not work for you at this time, you are encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here.
Location: This program takes place online using Zoom.
Registration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on March 6th. An Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment. Phone screenings usually take 10-15 minutes. Assessments can be done in-person or via Zoom and usually take 30-90 minutes.

Palliative Care in Dementia Program
2026-03-10 10:00 - 13:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/palliative-care-in-dementia-program-8/
*NOTE* This program assumes that you have basic working knowledge of dementia. Before taking the Palliative Care Workshop, it is highly recommended that you have at least one of the following:

Dementia Foundations
Dementia 101 self paced module on AlzEducate
Dementia Overview – live session delivered via Zoom or AlzEducate (check our events calendar for dates)
Experience working with people with dementia

Description
This training program is aimed at enhancing the knowledge of frontline staff in caring for people with dementia using a palliative care approach. This program focuses on promoting quality of life and comfort for individuals living with dementias and their families, with particular emphasis on late stage and end of life. Participants will explore their own beliefs around dying and how it impacts care as well as examine what a palliative care approach means through a dementia lens.
Learning Objectives:

Reflect on different values & beliefs on dying and how it impacts care
Define palliative care
Describe dementia as a terminal condition and its symptoms in late/end of life stages
Review Dementia-Specific Palliative Care Goals/Values that provide comfort and support quality of life in advanced and end-of-life dementia
Relate concepts of culture, spirituality and communication and their significance in delivering person-centered care
Addressing unattended grief as a healthcare provider and its impact on delivering person-centered care

Date and Time:
Tuesday, March 10th from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Please Read Before Registering
At the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, we are committed to providing accessible education opportunities to health care professionals. When participants are unable to attend and do not cancel their registration, it limits access for others.
If you are unable to attend a session you’ve registered for, please notify us as soon as possible! This allows us to offer the spot to someone else.
Please note that repeated absences without notice will result in restrictions on future registrations.
By registering for this session, you are agreeing to the statement above

Click the link below to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yiyN0alqQE61tlg77yZiwQ

Program will be presented online using Zoom. Registration is required.

Scarborough General Caregiver Support Group
2026-03-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2S3, 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.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share feelings and insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every second Tuesday of the month from 10:00am-11:30am In-Person at the AST Mid-Scarborough Hub.
Location: 2658 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, ON, M1K 2S3 (attached to the Scarborough Center for Healthy Communities (SCHC) building).

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Thursday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

Creating Personalized Activities for Someone with Dementia
2026-03-10 10:00 - 11:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/creating-personalized-activities-for-someone-with-dementia/
This workshop will help care partners of a person with dementia in mid-to-late stages to develop and participate in meaningful activities. The goal is to provide practical ideas on how participants can spend quality time together by identifying and drawing upon the person’s remaining strengths.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the importance of meaningful activities for people with dementia or their family members
Demonstrate importance of sensory stimulation for people with dementia or their family members
Employ additional strategies and resources for creating meaningful activities for people with dementia or their family members

Please note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends, family, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.
Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

Lewy Body and Parkinson's Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2026-03-09 17:30 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/lewy-body-and-parkinsons-dementia-caregiver-support-group-2/
This ongoing monthly support group provides an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Lewy Body and Parkinson’s Dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Learning Objectives:

Interact with other group members caring for those with Lewy Body or Parkinson’s Dementia
Become familiar with these specific types of dementias
Receive therapeutic support as well as educational information to enhance your caregiving experience
Share your experiences and concerns and receive support from the group facilitators and other group members in a safe space

Every 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Wednesday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

End of Life Care
2026-03-09 11:00 - 12:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/end-of-life-care-5/
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.

Please note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends, family, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

Explore the Wonders of Virtual Reality Together
2026-03-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
Join us for a relaxed and engaging virtual reality session designed for people living with mild dementia. You’ll discover 3D videos based on your interests, experience the joy of exploring new places through virtual reality, and share meaningful conversations and moments with others in the group. Care partners are welcome to take advantage of our adjacent Respite Room with refreshments.
Join our Virtual Reality Program – In-Person at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office
Friday, March 6th | 1:30 – 3:00 P.M
Please note that we have two sessions available one on March 6th and one on March 20th you are only allowed to sign up for one session. Thank you!

Retirement & LTC Caregiver Support Group
2026-03-05 17:30 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/retirement-ltc-caregiver-support-group-3/
This monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment residing in a long-term care or a retirement home environment to come together to share personal feelings and support each other through the caregiving experience.
Should you choose to participate in this group please know that we expect you to observe the strictest confidentiality. In order to participate in this group, the person you support must have some cognitive impairment and you or the resident must live in the M postal code.
To guide discussion, the group will focus on different themes relating to long-term care and retirement home environments. Themes that will be discussed include:

Transition to a retirement/long-term care home
Managing feelings of guilt, relief, and sadness
How to prepare for meetings with staff and what to expect
Grief and Ambiguous Loss
Advanced Health Care Planning
What are responsive behaviours and why do they happen?
Activities to engage the person you are supporting
Special Occasions

Every 1st Thursday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

Dance Fitness 2026
2026-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2026-03-05/

Dementia Overview for Care Partners
2026-03-05 10:00 - 11:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-for-care-partners-9/
This workshop is an introduction to dementia, the different types of dementia, symptoms and progression of dementia, and the varying ways to support a person with dementia.

Learning Objectives:

Understanding dementia as an umbrella term, and the most common types of dementia
Reviewing dementia warning signs and the 8 A’s of dementia
Creating an understanding of ways to support a person with dementia through timely diagnosis, medications and quality-of-life activities
Learn about community services and supports

Please note this workshop is only for informal care partners (friends, family, etc) of a person living with dementia. This workshop is NOT for healthcare professionals.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

General Caregiver Support Group
2026-03-03 17:00 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/general-caregiver-support-group-49/
This 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.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share feelings and insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every 1st Tuesday of the month from 5:00pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Thursday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

Drop-in Spousal Support Group
2026-03-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Scotiabank Learning Centre, Providence Healthcare, 3276 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1W1, Canada
This monthly, drop-in support group provides an opportunity for spouses of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment come together and support each other through the caregiving experience.
The goals of this group are to share personal feelings, increase healthy coping strategies, decrease isolation, and improve awareness of resources and supports in the community. Topics for discussion will be tailored to group needs, but may include:

Managing stress
Ambiguous loss
Guilt
Family dynamics
Self-care
Understanding responsive behaviors
Long-term care

Every 1st Tuesday of the month from 9:30am to 11:30am In-person at Providence Healthcare.
Location: Scotiabank Learning Centre (Room B-156) within Providence Healthcare
Address: 3276 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1L 1W1.
(Parking is available on-site for 2.75/each ½ hour or 10.00 daily maximum.)

Registration is NOT REQUIRED – This group is a Drop-in Format

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS.
If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

U-First!® (for Health Care Professionals)
2026-03-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
U-First!® for Health Care Professionals supports health care and other service providers who work with people living with dementia or other cognitive impairments. U-First!® builds on existing curriculum and encourages learners to make lifelong learning a goal. The vision is to provide every member of the care team with consistent education on key skills and best care practices. It sets the stage for common knowledge, language for communicating with all members of the care team (including informal care partners), and a comprehensive approach to care.
This program is for personal support workers and other front-line health care workers (including dietary, rehabilitation and social service staff, activationists, nurses, and health care students).
We highly recommend that you take Dementia Foundations prior to registering to this course.

Date and Time:
Tuesday, March 3rd from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: $80

This is an In-Person workshop at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto (Head office)
Address: 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1K8

Registration is required. [When registering, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes, we will reach out to you via email]
Registration deadline is Friday, February 27th, 2026
