Two jars of medical cannabis on a table, with an individual studying it in the background.

July 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Cannabis and Alzheimer’s: Exploring New Potential Treatments for Agitation

Virtual Event

This webinar will focus on how rehabilitation and technology can help people living with dementia stay at home longer and live more independently.

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July 8, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

TEACH Program (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)

Virtual Event

The TEACH Program consists of 4 weekly group sessions that focuses on common caregiving themes; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes and future planning. The program coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills, and provides an opportunity to share and learn from other care partners.

Audiences:

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July 9, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

The Scarborough Community Connections Cafe

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

July 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dance Fitness 2026

Virtual Event

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.

Cost: Free

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July 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Mindfulness and Meditation

Virtual Event

This hands-on, interactive workshop is for care partners of people living with dementia. The overarching goal is for care partners to feel more relaxed and grounded at the end of the workshop, and to learn one or more relaxation and meditation techniques to continue to use on their own.

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July 10, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Capturing Moments: A Photography Workshop for People with Dementia and Their Care Partners

Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Photography is more than just taking pictures—it’s a way to see the world, tell stories, create and hold onto wonderful memories. In this interactive workshop, we invite you to explore the joy of capturing everyday moments through photography.

A older man and woman in conversation.

July 10, 2025 @ 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.

Audiences:

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July 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Community Event: Quest for Awareness

Steam Whistle Brewery 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON, Canada

Meet our third-party supporter, Quest Audio Visual Inc., who is hosting their annual Quest for Awareness fundraiser event on Thursday, July 10th at Steam Whistle Brewery in support of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.

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July 10, 2025 @ 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.

Audiences:

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July 10, 2025 @ 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.
 

Audiences:

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July 12, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

U-First!® (for Health Care Professionals)

Virtual Event

U-First!® is a training program that helps non-registered health care providers develop a common knowledge base, language, values and approach to caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment by understanding the person and associated behaviour changes, and working as a team to develop individualized support strategies.

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July 14, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Self-Care (for Care Partners)

Virtual Event

This interactive workshop is designed to help care partners of people living with dementia recognize the importance of self-care.