Alzheimers Society of Toronto

General Caregiver Support Group
2025-12-31 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, 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.
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 last Wednesday of the month from 2:30pm to 4:30pm In-person
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)

*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/

Yoga Program
2026-01-05 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-12 13:30 - 15:00 | St. Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1A9, Canada
Yoga with Julia
6-Week Series on Mondays, January 5th to February 9th, from 1:30-3:00 PM at St-Andrew’s United Church located at 117 Bloor St East.
January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, February 2nd & 9th 2026.
Join a weekly breath-focused therapeutic movement practice to nourish mind, body, and soul. Each session will include gentle movements, breathwork, and guided relaxation to help you cultivate ease and presence. A principle of the yoga therapy tradition is that if you can breathe, you can do yoga! As such, this series is open and safe for students of all abilities and invitations to modify will be offered throughout.
Julia Ayearst is a certified Yoga Therapist working throughout Tkaronto. She considers it her great privilege to meet and teach people of all lived experiences and in doing so, to learn just how much is, in fact, common to us all.
For more information contact Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau at TraceyAT@alz.to or call 647-456-6168.

Coping with Death and Grief
2026-01-05 14:00 - 16:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief-5/
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.

This workshop will incorporate a support group element.

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.

Drop-in Spousal Support Group
2026-01-06 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/

Wives Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/wives-caregiver-support-group-9/
This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for wives 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 1st Tuesday of the month from 10:00am to 12:00pm online via 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/

Dementia Overview for Care Partners
2026-01-06 13:00 - 14:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-for-care-partners-8/
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
2026-01-06 17:00 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/general-caregiver-support-group-44/
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/

Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication
2026-01-07 10:00 - 11:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-7/
This workshop provides an overview of behaviours in dementia and communicating in a supportive manner. It will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how behaviours and communication can change over the course of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia.

Learning Objectives:

Learning how dementia impacts communication
Recognizing that behaviour is a form of communication
Discussing how to identify the meaning of behaviours in dementia and ways to offer support

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.

UHN Caregiver Talks: The latest news in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/uhn-caregiver-talks-the-latest-news-in-the-treatment-of-alzheimers-disease/
Description:
Join us for an update on new Alzheimer’s treatments and how they may impact everyday life for individuals and families affected by the disease. We’ll cover what’s new, what’s promising, and what these developments mean for care today and in the future.
Presented in partnership with the University Health Network Krembil Memory Clinic and the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.

About the Presenter
Dr. Tartaglia is a cognitive neurologist at the UHN Memory Clinic where she sees patients with neurodegenerative diseases and those with concussions who have persisting symptoms. She is a scientist and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. She holds the Marion and Gerald Soloway Chair in Brain Injury and Concussion Research. She uses a multi-modal approach that combines imaging and biofluid biomarkers to better diagnose and understand the pathological substrates that cause cognitive, behavioral and motoric dysfunction. The goal of her research program is to develop biomarkers for early detection of disease to bring precision medicine and targeted, early treatments to her patients.

Unpacking Denial in Dementia
2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/unpacking-denial-in-dementia-5/
The focus of the session will be on exploring the concept of denial and anosognosia, how it impacts persons with dementia and their care partners, and strategies for assisting families.

Learning Objectives:

Exploring the concept of denial and anosognosia, particularly, how they differ
Identifying how denial impacts persons with dementia and their care partners
Strategies for supporting someone through denial or anosognosia

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.

Dementia Foundations
2026-01-08 10:00 - 13:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-foundations-9/
Dementia Foundations: The first step in your dementia education journey.
This 3-hour course will provide you with a foundation of dementia, enabling you to enhance your knowledge in providing quality care for persons living with dementia.
By the end of this 3-hour course, learners will be able to:

Describe Person-Centered Care
Describe general aspects of aging, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Interpret how changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease will affect all aspects of an individual’s life
Recognize that challenging behaviour is responsive behaviour
Recall services and programs offered by the local Alzheimer Society for professionals, people living with dementia and their care partners

Learners are highly encouraged to take this course before registering for U-First! or Palliative care to enhance the learning experience.

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/kWEKQksEQkea7BxY4Clqnw

Workshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.

Dance Fitness 2026
2026-01-08 11:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2026-01-08/
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

Fitness for Falls Prevention
2026-01-08 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

General Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-08 13:30 - 15:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/general-caregiver-support-group-57/
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/

Retirement & LTC Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-08 17:30 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/retirement-ltc-caregiver-support-group/
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/

Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/adult-child-caregiver-support-group-28/
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/

Young Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/young-onset-dementia-caregiver-support-group-14/
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/

Feel the Spark: An Evening of Original Music and Community
2026-01-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Safari Bar and Grill, 1749 Avenue Rd,, North York, ON, M5M 3Y8, Canada
Join us this January for Feel the Spark, an Alzheimer Awareness Month event featuring Rick Levine, a talented musician and person living with dementia.
Hosted at Safari Bar and Grill, this uplifting evening celebrates creativity, community, and what remains possible after a dementia diagnosis.
Enjoy a live performance by Rick, learn about his artistic journey, and take part in an interactive karaoke segment where everyone is invited to sing and share in the joy of music.
Whether you come to listen, learn, or lift your voice, Feel the Spark is an invitation to reimagine life with dementia — with creativity, courage, and community at the centre.
Evening starts at 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Dementia Overview
2026-01-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 3C1, Canada
Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum Branch for our Dementia Overview education session.
This presentation will discuss the difference between changes that come with typical aging and when something is not typical, reversible causes for these changes, and a general understanding of dementia. It also will cover the different types of dementia, progression, and knowledge of dementia symptoms and their impact on the person living with dementia.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, January 12
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Room B, Barbara Frum Library
20 Covington Rd., Toronto, ON, M6A 3C1

Additional Information:

All sessions are drop-in. No registration required.
If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email at accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or by voicemail at 416-393-7099, to make a request.
Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Lewy Body and Parkinson's Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-12 17:30 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/lewy-body-dementia-caregiver-support-group-15/
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/

Stories of a Lifetime, a Storytelling Program with Sage Tyrtle
2026-01-13 13:30 - 15:00 | Riverdale Public Library, 370 Broadview Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 2M8, Canada
6-Week Series on Tuesdays from January 13th – February 17th from 1:30-3PM at Riverdale Public Library located at 37 Broadview Ave.
January 13th, 20th, 27th, February 3rd, 10th & 17th 2026.
Step into Stories of a Lifetime, a joyful and inclusive workshop where every voice matters. Designed to embrace mild cognitive impairment and early-stage dementia participants and their care partners. This series—led by storyteller Sage Tyrtle—celebrates the magic of shared memories and the connections they bring. No experience needed!
To lighten the mood, we will have short laughing exercises with Magarita Caropresi.
What you’ll experience:

Gentle, inspiring prompts to spark your unique stories
A safe and supportive space where all voices and cognitions are respected and valued
Creative expression through words, gestures, or keepsakes
The power of storytelling to connect and uplift

Every story is a gift—whether whispered, remembered, or newly discovered. Come as you are, and let’s celebrate the tales that make us
who we are.
Sage Tyrtle is a professional storyteller and writer based in Toronto. Her work appears in New Delta Review, The Offing, Lunch Ticket, and Apex Magazine. She’s told stories on NPR, CBC Radio, and PBS’s Stories from the Stage, and has performed in Canada, the U.S., and India. A Moth StorySLAM winner and GrandSLAM champion, she teaches “The Art of Storytelling” in both educational and corporate settings.
For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett or by phone at 416-389-6099

Mid-Town Social
2026-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
Mid-Town Social focuses on social wellness for people living with dementia and their care partners. This series offers opportunities to build meaningful connections through shared creative and social experiences.
In this session, art educator Jano Cortijo will guide us through an exploration of nature in art, with a focus on fruit as a subject. Often the stars of still life paintings, fruits carry a wide range of symbolism and meaning. Together, we’ll explore artworks that feature fruit and create our own pieces inspired by their forms and colours.
About the Facilitator:
Jano Cortijo is an arts educator who engages audiences of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in museums, classrooms, community centres, and online spaces. His practice highlights artists and artworks often excluded from mainstream conversations, encouraging participants to connect their own histories and stories with the art they encounter.
Following the art activity, participants are invited to share a meal together to continue the conversation and connection.
Image caption:
Francisco Oller, Guanabanas, 1948
Oil on canvas, 18 x 37 inches

Adult Child CARERS Program
2026-01-15 10:30 - 12:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/adult-child-carers-program-4/
This 8-week online program is for adult child care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, 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.
Goals of the Program:

Enhance practical skills for caregivers
Improve caregivers’ coping and problem-solving skills
Enhance caregivers’ confidence in dealing with challenges
Improve caregivers’ social interaction and social support

Session dates:
Thursdays from 10:30am–12:30pm, starting January 15th, ending March 5th.

Week 1 – January 15th
Week 2 – January 22nd
Week 3 – January 29th
Week 4 – February 5th
Week 5 – February 12th
Week 6 – February 19th
Week 7 – February 26th
Week 8 – March 5th

Please note, participants are expected to commit to all 8 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.

Registration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on Monday January 12th.
An Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.

Dance Fitness 2026
2026-01-15 11:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2026-01-15/

Learning to Live with Ambiguous Loss and Grief
2026-01-15 13:30 - 15:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/learning-to-live-with-ambiguous-loss-and-grief-5/
Explore the concept of ambiguous loss, develop coping strategies and gain understanding of feelings of grief when caring for a person with dementia.

Learning Objectives:

Describing the concept of Ambiguous Loss
Recognizing the uniqueness and complexity of Ambiguous Loss
Exploring concepts for learning to live with Ambiguous Loss
Developing an understanding of supportive services in the community

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.

Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/frontotemporal-dementia-caregiver-support-group-15/
This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Frontotemporal dementia 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
– Become familiar with this specific type of dementia
– 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 updated information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every 3rd 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/

Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/adult-child-caregiver-support-group-29/
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 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:30pm 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/

TEACH Program (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
2026-01-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
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:

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

Session dates:
Fridays from 1:00pm–2:30pm, January 16th to February 6th

Week 1 – January 16th
Week 2 – January 23rd
Week 3 – January 30th
Week 4 – February 6th

Please note, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.
If registration is closed or this schedule does not work for you at this time, you are encouraged to fill out the form on this webpage: https://alz.to/programs/support-services/enhancing-care-program/.
Additionally, you can check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here.

Registration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on January 13th.
An Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.

If you are interested in a future session, please Click Here to fill in the expression of interest form

Brain Health
2026-01-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 3C1, Canada
Join us at the Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum Branch for our Brain Health education session.
This presentation will discuss the difference between changes that come with typical aging and when something is not typical, reversible causes for these changes, and a general understanding of dementia. It also will cover the different types of dementia, progression, and knowledge of dementia symptoms and their impact on the person living with dementia.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, January 19
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Room B, Barbara Frum Library
20 Covington Rd., Toronto, ON, M6A 3C1

Additional Information:

All sessions are drop-in. No registration required.
If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email at accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or by voicemail at 416-393-7099, to make a request.
Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.
