A man in a fedora holding an analog synthesizer and laughing.

January 22, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Power of Music with Steve (January)

Virtual Event

This program explores different musical genres though live musical performances, and engaging conversations such as music on Broadway, music and meditation, great composers, jazz, musical improvisation, and music and memories! It is an hour of pure joy and fun!

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January 23, 2025 @ 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. 

Several people sitting at a table listening to someone speak.

January 23, 2025 @ 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 caregivers/partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Audiences:

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January 23, 2025 @ 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.

Group of diverse older adults in a social setting

January 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

East End Friends

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

Join our twice-monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.

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January 23, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

The Golden Thread Choir

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

Join the Golden Threads Choir for an enriching in-person singing series, designed for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Led by acclaimed musician Robin Dann, this program explores the joy of making music together, fostering connection and creativity.

Group of adults in a support group

January 23, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Adult Child CARERS Program

Virtual Event

This 8-week online program is for care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. 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.

Audiences:

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January 25, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) – Special Funding

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

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.

A older man and woman in conversation.

January 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

General Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

This ongoing monthly support group provides an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Audiences:

A field of tall grass at sunset.

January 27, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

The Golden Thread Choir

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

Join the Golden Threads Choir for an enriching in-person singing series, designed for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Led by acclaimed musician Robin Dann, this program explores the joy of making music together, fostering connection and creativity.

A photo of a grey, blue, and green painting with poetic inscriptions.

January 27, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Art Therapy: Group Art Therapy Sessions

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

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 well-being.

Two adults talking in a support group

January 27, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Spousal Support Group

Virtual Event

This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for spousal caregivers to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience

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