April 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Reducing Dementia Risk and Slowing Dementia Progression

Virtual Event

This webinar will explore ways to reduce the risk of developing dementia, supported by healthy brain aging. It will introduce what brain health is, as well as ways to maintain brain health as we age, and slow down progression of dementia.

Cost: Free

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April 16 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Supportive Communication

Toronto Public Library- Palmerston Branch 560 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join us at the Toronto Public Library - Palmerston Branch for our Supportive Communication education session. Goals of this presentation…

Audiences:

April 16 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

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.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

April 16 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Child Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

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:

April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

EASE Session 2: Supporting Responsive Behaviours

Virtual Event

The E.A.S.E program is a 4-session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia.
This session explores at how a PLWDs past can dictate and influence behaviours in the present.

Cost: Free

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April 18 @ 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. 

April 20 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Growing Wild

Trinity Community Recreation Center 155 Crawford St., Toronto, Canada

Do you love being in nature? Let your senses guide you to this 4-week program for the horticultural at heart. Join Active Living Program Coordinators – Kristin and Tracey – for Growing Wild, a nature inspired program from April 20th – May 11th.

Cost: Free

April 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Scarborough General Caregiver Support Group

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

Cost: Free

Audiences:

April 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 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:

April 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

East End Friends

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

This program is an opportunity to meet like-minded people, to engage in meaningful conversations, tap into our creativity and get active. This two-hour social is a great way to find your community and partake in gentle movement to great playlists.

Cost: Free

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April 23 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Exploring the Possible Warning Signs of Dementia

Toronto Public Library- Palmerston Branch 560 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join us at the Toronto Public Library - Palmerston Branch for our Exploring the Possible Warning Signs of Dementia education…

Audiences:

April 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

EASE Session 3: Tips in Supporting People with Dementia

Virtual Event

The E.A.S.E program is a 4-session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia.
It is empowering to have a tool belt of resources at our fingertips. In this session we explore various methods we can use to provide a positive approach to interaction.

Cost: Free