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November 28, 2024 @ 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:

Two photos side-by-side: one of a magnifying glass point at white question marks with a purple background, and the other of a vase of red flowers with one petal fallen.

November 28, 2024 @ 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”.

Audiences:

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

November 28, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

EASE Session 4: Personal Challenges

Virtual Event

Persons we work with may exhibit behaviours that trigger a response in our own selves. In this session we explore coping strategies

Group of diverse older adults in a social setting

November 28, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

East End Friends

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

Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub! This program is an opportunity to meet like minded people, to engage in meaningful conversations, tap into our creativity and get active.

A green mug next to a laptop that has a zoom meeting displayed on it.

November 28, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2SLGBTQIA+ Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

Are you part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and caring for a person impacted by dementia and/or Alzheimer’s Disease? The Alzheimer Society of Toronto will be running a support group that will provide an opportunity for participants to share and learn with others in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Audiences:

Watering cans overflowing with wildflowers, captioned funding provided by the Government of Ontario

December 2, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fill Your Watering Can – A Botanical Wellness Program for Care Partners

Virtual Event

Pour yourself a cup of tea and join us online for a little plant inspiration! Led by horticultural therapy practitioner and forest therapy guide Emma Rooney, this group is a supported place to get your weekly dose of nature.

Group of adults in a support group

December 2, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

U-First!® for Care Partners

Virtual Event

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.

Audiences:

Two adults talking in a support group

December 3, 2024 @ 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 caring for a person living with dementia to come together and support each other through the caregiving experience.

Audiences:

Several people sitting at a table listening to someone speak.

December 3, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication

Virtual Event

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.

Audiences:

A older man and woman in conversation.

December 3, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

General Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

This 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:

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

December 4, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Power of Music with Steve – Virtual Music Program

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!

Two photos side-by-side: one of a magnifying glass point at white question marks with a purple background, and the other of a vase of red flowers with one petal fallen.

December 5, 2024 @ 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”.

Audiences: