General Caregiver Support Group
2025-05-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | https://alz.to/calendar/general-caregiver-support-group-9/
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/

Spousal CARERS Program
2025-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/carers-program-2/2025-05-07/
This 8-week online program is for 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:
Wednesdays from 3:00pm–5:00pm, starting March 19th, ending May 7th.

Week 1 – March 19th
Week 2 – March 26th
Week 3 – April 2nd
Week 4 – April 9th
Week 5 – April 16th
Week 6 – April 23rd
Week 7 – April 30th
Week 8 – May 7th

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 March 11th.
An Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment.

EASE Session 1: Supporting the Symptoms of Dementia
2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/ease-session-1-supporting-the-symptoms-of-dementia-2/
The E.A.S.E program is a 4-session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia.
The program will engage PSWs in dementia education, giving practical tools to improve the level of care and support provided to persons living with dementia and the PSW – a real-life approach. PSW’s will leave each session with tools/ideas to use right away on the job.
NOTE: Each session is a stand-alone. Registration is required for each session.

Dates:
Thursdays, May 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.
Time:
10am – 11am

Session 1 – Supporting Symptoms of Dementia
In this session we explore the symptoms of dementia, what they may look like and the impact they can have when giving support to person’s living with dementia.

Living with Ambiguous Loss Support Group
2025-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/living-with-ambiguous-loss-support-group-3/2025-05-08/
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”. This group is inspired by Pauline Boss’ book “Loving Someone With Dementia“.
Learning Objectives

Develop an understanding of the concept of “Ambiguous Loss” and ambiguous loss in the context of dementia, and how this unique type of loss differs from other losses
Develop coping strategies to implement in their own lives
Obtain a better understanding of their own experiences of grief related to caring for their family member
Engage in self reflection and share insights related to their caregiving experience
Learn from others on adjusting to the losses and their own changing relationship to self and others

This group will run for four consecutive weeks online using Zoom. Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the start date.
Session dates:
Thursdays from 10am–12pm, starting May 1st ending May 22nd.

Week 1 – May 1st
Week 2 – May 8th
Week 3 – May 15th
Week 4 – May 22nd

* 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’re 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 is required and closes on April 28th at 11:59 pm.
Please check your junk/spam if you do not receive a confirmation email upon registration. Zoom information will be provided via email approximately 24-48 hours prior to the first session. If you need registration support, please contact us at: intake@alz.to.
THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS ONLY.
If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/

Dance Fitness 2026
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2025-05-08/
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

East End Friends
2025-05-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2S3, Canada
Join our twice-monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.
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. East End Friends is intended for people living with dementia and their care partners, and it is offered through a culturally inclusive, accessible and dementia-friendly lens. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact: Please contact Tracey for more information or by phone at 647 456 6168

Making Strides: Spring in the West End
2025-05-08 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-05-15 13:30 - 15:00 | High Park, 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto
Join us for an in-person 6-part walking series and enjoy activating your body in the beauty of nature. Get your steps in and then enjoy a chat with a drink in the cafe – on us!
This series is appropriate for people living with dementia and their care partners who love walking! We will start with a warm up and then walk for 45 minutes, so please come prepared with comfortable supportive shoes and a bottle of water.
Thursdays, May 8th to June 12th 2025 from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (6-weeks series)
May 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th & 12th 2025
Making Strides – Spring in the West End will be held at High Park.
We will meet at the High Park North Gates located at High Park Ave & Bloor St W.
For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett or phone 416-389-6099

General Caregiver Support Group
2025-05-08 13:30 - 15:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/general-caregiver-support-group-10/
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/

Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/adult-child-caregiver-support-group-5/
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
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/young-onset-dementia-caregiver-support-group-3/
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/

TEACH Program (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
2025-05-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-15 10:30 - 12:00 | 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

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)
Session dates:
Fridays from 10:30am–12:00pm, starting April 25th, ending Thursday May 15th.

Week 1 – April 25th
Week 2 – May 2nd
Week 3 – May 9th
Week 4 – May 15th (Note: the last session takes place on a Thursday due to an office closure)

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.

Registration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on April 22nd.
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

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2025-05-09 10:30 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-5/2025-05-09/
Our peer-led support groups provide care partners with the opportunity to discuss both practical and emotional needs related to caring for an individual diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment. These groups are facilitated by volunteers who have lived experience as care partners and have received training on group facilitation. Participants and peer facilitators decide on the focus and direction of the group.
Learning Objectives:

Provide a safe setting which promotes mutual support, both practical and emotional, throughout the course of the disease
Enhance care partner’s knowledge of the illness, available supports, and coping strategies.

This support group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm online using Zoom
Registration and a short pre-screening are required before attending this support group.
You will be contacted via email to schedule a screening within a few days of your registration. A Zoom link for the group will be sent only after the screening is complete. For more information about this peer support group or other peer support groups, please contact tkolarova@alz.to

For more information about this peer support group or other peer support groups, please follow the link to complete the form: Interest Form
(Completion of this interest form does not guarantee a spot in this group. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive a confirmation email.)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS.
If you are a formal Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/

Making Strides: Spring in the East End
2025-05-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Evergreen Brickworks, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
Join us for an in-person 6-part walking series and enjoy activating your body in the beauty of nature. Get your steps in and then enjoy a chat with a drink in the cafe – on us!
This series is appropriate for people living with dementia and their care partners who love walking! We will start with a warm up and then walk for 45 minutes, so please come prepared with comfortable supportive shoes and a bottle of water.
Weekly Fridays, May 9th to June 13th 2025 from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (6-weeks series)
May 9th, 16th, 23th, 30th, June 6th & 13th 2025
Making Strides – Spring in the East End will be held at Evergreen Brick Works.
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto.
For more information about this program, please contact Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau or phone 647-456-6168

Understanding Alzheimer’s: The Role of Biomarkers in Early Detection and Treatment
2025-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-alzheimers-the-role-of-biomarkers-in-early-detection-and-treatment/
Summary:
This webinar will focus on key topics related to Alzheimer’s disease, including biomarkers and early-onset Alzheimer’s. You’ll learn what biomarkers are, how they’re measured, and how they’re used in understanding the disease. We’ll also discuss early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, which affects people under 65, and why early detection is crucial for managing the disease.
The session will also cover the DIAN-TU-002 study, a research trial focused on people with a rare gene mutation that causes Alzheimer’s. This study is testing whether early treatment can prevent the buildup of amyloid beta, a protein that forms clumps in the brain and contributes to Alzheimer’s symptoms. You’ll learn about the drug treatment being tested, how the study works, who can participate, and why this research is important for future Alzheimer’s treatments.
This webinar is free to attend and is presented in plain language. You will have the opportunity have questions.
For more information on the study, visit: https://tdn.alz.to/research_study/dominantly-inherited-alzheimer-network-trial-primary-prevention-dian-tu-002/
This webinar is presented in partnership with the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance

About the Presenters
Tina Le is a Clinical Research Coordinator at Sunnybrook Research Institute, focusing on Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia studies with Dr. Mario Masellis. She previously worked at Centricity Research, handling studies in endocrine, vaccine, and obesity areas, including diabetic retinopathy, RSV, and chronic kidney disease. Tina holds a Bachelor’s from Ryerson University (2020) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Research from Humber College (2022). She earned her Clinical Research Coordinator certification in 2024. Tina is dedicated to advancing research for effective treatments.
Anjana Elayathamby is a Clinical Research Coordinator and Research Nurse at Sunnybrook Research Institute, specializing in Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia studies with Dr. Mario Masellis. A registered nurse from Quebec, she pursued a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, with minors in Biomedical Ethics and Health Humanities. With over eight years of experience in neurology and neurosurgery, Anjana has a strong background in clinical care, research, and patient-centered practice. She is passionate about advancing compassionate, equitable healthcare and research to improve the lives of those affected by neurodegenerative diseases.

U-First!® for Care Partners
2025-05-12 14:00 - 16:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-2/2025-05-12/
What is U-First!® for Care Partners?
U-First!® for Care Partners is a new education program for family and friends who are providing direct support to someone experiencing behaviour changes as a result of dementia or other cognitive impairment.
This 6 hour education program will help you to:

Enhance well-being of care partners and of the person they are supporting who is experiencing behaviour changes
Reduce responsive behaviours by using the U-First!® framework
Improve collaboration among all team members through a common knowledge, language and approach to care.

Mandatory Session Dates:
Monday, April 28th from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Monday, May 5th from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Monday, May 12th from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Optional Session Date:
Monday, May 26th from 2:00pm-4:00pm
(Please note that there is no session on May 19th)

Who should attend?
U-First!® for Care Partners is for family and friends of people experiencing behaviour changes as a result of dementia or other cognitive impairment who provide direct support for that person in an unpaid role.
What’s involved in the program?

Interactive learning approach that has participants reflect on their experiences, engage with new content, practice using a variety of methods including case studies and plan for how they will implement what they have learned.
Learners receive a Participant Workbook and a U-First!® Wheel to use during the program and keep as useful resources for applying their learning.
Learners will also be invited to take part in an evaluation to better understand the effectiveness and outcomes of the program. In addition, a sample of participants will be invited to take part in an interview with the Evaluator. All learners will be invited to participate in evaluation activities but will not be excluded from the program if they choose not to participate in the evaluation.

What’s the cost for the program?
There is no cost for participants of U-First!® for Care Partners.

Please note that there will be additional screening of all interested participants to ensure there is a fit between the program and participant.
Registration closes April 14th, 2025.

(THIS PROGRAM IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a Health Care Provider, please click here for the U-First! for Health Care Providers courses)

Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2025-05-12 17:30 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/lewy-body-dementia-caregiver-support-group-7/
This ongoing monthly support group provides an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Lewy Body 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 Dementia
Become familiar with the specific type of dementia
Opportunity for therapeutic support as well as education information
Share experiences and concerns and receive support from the group facilitator and other group members

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/

Art Therapy – Individual Sessions w/ Kathleen
2025-05-13 11:00 - 15:30 | Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2S3, Canada
4 week Series on Tuesdays from April 22nd – May 13th at Mid Scarborough Hub located at 2658 Eglinton Ave East.
April 22nd, 29th, May 6th & 13th 2025
Art 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 health. Kathleen Downie has facilitated many engaging art programs for the Alzheimer’s Society of Toronto clients over the years and is now an art therapy student attending the Vancouver Art therapy Institute (VATI) distance program. As part of her training, Kathleen will be offering free one-on-one art therapy sessions for People Living with Dementia and their Care Partners. These individual sessions will provide opportunities for participants to explore and express feelings and ideas using a range of satisfying art materials to paint, create collage, and sculptural work.
Times available:
11:00-12:00
1:00-2:00 or
2:30- 3:30
For more information about this program please contact Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau or by phone at 647 456 6168
Click the time below to register for that program timeslot. Please only select ONE time slot. Spots are very limited.

Care Partner Stress and Building Resilience
2025-05-13 13:00 - 14:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/care-partner-stress-and-building-resilience-2/
This workshop is to help care partners identify their sources of stress and develop coping strategies. The focus of the session will be on exploring the concept of resilience and ways to build care partner resilience.

Learning Objectives:

Explore the different types of stress care partners may experience and develop coping strategies to deal with the stress
Increase awareness of the importance of self-care for the care partner
Develop an understanding of supportive services in the community and where to seek those services
Describe the concept of resilience and why it is important for care partners

Workshop will be presented online using Zoom.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.

Minds in Motion (Virtual)
2025-05-13 13:30 - 15:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/minds-in-motion-virtual/2025-05-13/
Minds in Motion® is an evidence-based program that includes physical activity, socialization, and mentally stimulating activities for people living with dementia and their care partners to participate in together.
This program runs once a week for 8 weeks via Zoom.
Tuesdays from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM from May 6 – June 24 2025
May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, June 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th 2025

This is a great environment to establish new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences. Combining physical, mental, and social stimulation improves brain health and may slow the disease progression.

Textile Art w/Lux Gow-Habrich
2025-05-13 13:30 - 15:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
4-Week Series on Tuesdays from May 6th – 27th at Alzheimer Society of Toronto located at 20 Eglinton Ave W, 16th floor.
May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th 2025
Textile Explorations is a relaxed in-person textile art creation series, designed for individuals living with dementia and their partners in care. Lux Gow-Habrich will lead this program where we will play with exciting textures and colours and explore techniques like weaving, felting, textile collage, embroidery, surface design and bask in the meditative qualities of fibre and fabric arts. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to play and express yourself!
Lux Gow-Habrich is an award-winning interdisciplinary visual artist with a love of tactile craft mediums like ceramics and textiles that blur the lines between art and life. Lux has led arts programming with the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia for the last 7 years, and has 15 years practicing and facilitating creative arts with persons with various access and sensory needs – committed to the profound, life-changing power of the arts to transform our interior and exterior worlds.
Photo Credit: Paula Snook (Alzheimer’s Society Nova Scotia, program participant), 2023 textile collage on fabric, 10” x 10”.

The Scarborough Community Connections Cafe
2025-05-14 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.

Mid-Town Social
2025-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 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.

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-9/2025-05-14/
Our peer-led support groups provide care partners with the opportunity to discuss both practical and emotional needs related to caring for an individual diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment. These groups are facilitated by volunteers who have lived experience as care partners and have received training on group facilitation. Participants and peer facilitators decide on the focus and direction of the group.
Learning Objectives:

Provide a safe setting which promotes mutual support, both practical and emotional, throughout the course of the disease
Enhance care partner’s knowledge of the illness, available supports, and coping strategies.

This support group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm online using Zoom
Registration and a short pre-screening are required before attending this support group.
You will be contacted via email to schedule a screening within a few days of your registration. A Zoom link for the group will be sent only after the screening is complete. For more information about this peer support group or other peer support groups, please contact tkolarova@alz.to

For more information about this peer support group or other peer support groups, please follow the link to complete the form: Interest Form
(Completion of this interest form does not guarantee a spot in this group. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive a confirmation email.)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS.
If you are a formal Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/

EASE Session 2: Supporting Responsive Behaviours
2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/ease-session-2-supporting-responsive-behaviours-3/
The E.A.S.E program is a 4-session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia.
The program will engage PSWs in dementia education, giving practical tools to improve the level of care and support provided to persons living with dementia and the PSW – a real-life approach. PSW’s will leave each session with tools/ideas to use right away on the job.
NOTE: Each session is a stand-alone. Registration is required for each session.

Dates:
Thursdays, May 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.
Time:
10am – 11am

Session 2 – Supporting Responsive Behaviours
Our life’s story can become our behaviors: how can a PLWDs past dictate how they present in the here and now?

Living with Ambiguous Loss Support Group
2025-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/living-with-ambiguous-loss-support-group-3/2025-05-15/

Dance Fitness 2026
2025-05-15 11:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2025-05-15/

Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication
2025-05-15 14:00 - 15:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/understanding-behaviours-and-supportive-communication-3/
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.
For care partners to a person living with dementia.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize that behaviour is a form of communication
Describe how dementia impacts communication
Recall communication strategies that can be used to support people living with dementia
Discuss the meaning of behaviours in dementia and ways to offer support

Workshop will be presented online via Zoom.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.

Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/frontotemporal-dementia-caregiver-support-group-7/
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/
