Older female in conversation.

April 30, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

General Caregiver Support Group

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

Audiences:

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May 1, 2025 @ 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”.

Several people sitting at a table listening to someone speak.

May 1, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Long-Term Care Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

This monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment residing in long-term care to come together to share personal feelings and support each other through the caregiving experience.

Audiences:

Somone taking notes at conference room table.

May 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Brain Health

Toronto Public Library - Maria A. Shchuka Branch 1745 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Goals of this presentation include understanding the risk factors associated with developing dementia​, recognizing how lifestyle plays a role in your risk of developing dementia​, and taking action to support brain health.
This session is hosted at the Toronto Public Library - Maria A. Shchuka Branch.

Adult mother and daughter hugging.

May 2, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Celebrating Special Occasions (for Care Partners Supporting Persons Living with Dementia)

Toronto Public Library - Jane/Sheppard Branch 1906 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Explore the unique challenges of celebrating holidays and special occasions. Gain practical planning tips, including strategies to promote meaningful communication with person with dementia.
This session is hosted at the Toronto Public Library - Jane/Sheppard Branch.

Several people sitting around a large table listening to someone speak.

May 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training

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

Somone taking notes at conference room table.

May 5, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Brain Health

Toronto Public Library - Hillcrest Branch 5801 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This interactive presentation discusses the risk factors of dementia and how healthy lifestyle changes can help improve and maintain the health of the brain.
This session is hosted at the Toronto Public Library - Hillcrest Branch.

Two adults talking in a support group

May 6, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Drop-in Spousal Support Group

Scotiabank Learning Centre, Providence Healthcare 3276 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, 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.

Audiences:

Four people sitting in arms chairs speaking to each other.

May 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wives Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

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.

Audiences:

People reading informational materials at a table.

May 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Dementia Foundations

Virtual Event

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.

A poster for Minds in Motion, with people participating over video call in the background.

May 6, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Minds in Motion (Virtual)

Virtual Event

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.

An art piece of a pink house in a field of flowers.

May 6, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Textile Art w/Lux Gow-Habrich

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

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.