November 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Fitness for Falls Prevention

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

Find your steady groove with us as we have fun, move to some great playlists, and work on the muscles we need to keep ourselves strong. This 1-hour movement session will be offered standing, with seated options available.

Cost: Free

November 12 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

General Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

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.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

November 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Adult Child Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

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.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

November 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Young Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

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.
 

Cost: Free

Audiences:

November 13 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Drum Circle with Thyra

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

Join the circle and feel the rhythm in this 5-week hand drumming series led by renowned music Therapist, Thyra Andrews. 

Cost: Free

November 16 @ 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, Canada

GPA 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. 

Cost: $87.00

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November 16 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Minds in Motion

St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Minds in Motion® is a program that combines physical activity and mental and social stimulation for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their care partners.

November 16 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Living with Ambiguous Loss Support Group

Virtual Event

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”.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

Monthly donations to the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

November 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Palliative Care in Dementia Program

Virtual Event

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.

An image of a man and a woman sitting in chair facing each other at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto's head office.

November 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Brain Health 大腦健康

Virtual Event

Goals of this presentation include understanding the risk factors associated with developing dementia​, recognizing how lifestyle plays a role in…

November 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Putting You First for Care Partners

Virtual Event

This interactive 2-hour workshop will help participants reflect on all aspects of their well-being.
Through this guided reflection process, participants will identify opportunities for change and start creating a plan to attaining better balance in their lives.

Cost: Free

November 17 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Creative Movement – Aquafit

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto

Aquafit is not swimming, it is a way to exercise in the water that can accommodate all ages, fitness levels, health considerations and abilities. It welcomes participants to choose their own intensity level, speed and range of motion. The principles of water protect joints, and build strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.

Cost: Free