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SUMMARY:Learning to Live with Ambiguous Loss and Grief
DESCRIPTION:Explore the concept of ambiguous loss\, develop coping strategies and gain understanding of feelings of grief when caring for a person with dementia. \nThis session is for care partners of persons living with dementia in the mid-to-late stages. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the concept of Ambiguous Loss\nRecognize the uniqueness and complexity of Ambiguous Loss\nExplore concepts for learning to live with Ambiguous Loss\nDevelop an understanding of supportive services in the community\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/learning-to-live-with-ambiguous-loss-and-grief-2/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/learning-to-live-with-ambiguous-loss-and-grief-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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SUMMARY:Dementia and Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your knowledge of Developmental Disabilities (DD) and Dementia. Risk for dementia appears to be 5 times higher for people with DD compared to the general population. \nThis course will explore the unique challenges faced by the person and their families and opportunities to support someone who is living with developmental disabilities and dementia. Recognize different ways in which communication occurs and explain how communication changes in a person with dementia.  Learn about strategies that can support communication the person and recognize the benefits of validating a person’s feelings when trying to communicate. \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom.  \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is April 3rd\, 2025.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-and-developmental-disabilities/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-and-developmental-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Health Care Professionals,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250414T123000
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SUMMARY:Dementia Overview for Care Partners
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide care partners with an overview of Alzheimer’s disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and illustrates the progression of the disease. \nThis session is intended for care partners to a person living with dementia. \nTopics: \n\nGain a greater understanding of the process of diagnosis and medications available\nDevelop a better\, over-all understanding of dementia\nIncrease your knowledge of the stages and progression of Alzheimer’s disease\nBetter the caregiver’s insight into the person with dementia (PWD)\nLearn about community services and supports\n\n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-for-care-partners-2/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/dementia-overview-for-care-partners-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T113831
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SUMMARY:Coping with Death and Grief
DESCRIPTION:Losing someone who had dementia can be a unique and complex experience for those who cared for them. \nThis presentation will explore these issues\, identify various approaches to grief\, and suggest ways for care partners to cope with loss. \n  \nWorkshop will be presented using Zoom.\nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief-2/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/coping-with-death-and-grief-2/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250424T123000
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SUMMARY:"What's First?" – A Workshop for Care Partners Caring for People Diagnosed with Dementia or Experiencing Changes in Cognition
DESCRIPTION:Too often\, clients shared that they wish they had learned what they would learn later in their journey but much earlier\, expressing how key insight on the dementia experience would have improved their overall dementia journey. \nThis brand-new workshop was designed by AST social workers in collaboration with caregivers\, people experiencing cognitive changes\, and various dementia specialists to offer key insight at the start of the dementia journey for the care partner. \n  \nOur experience tells us that the earlier you know what you know\, the better you are. \nTopics Discussed: \n\nGetting your affairs in order\nAccessing the Specialists\nGetting an official diagnosis\nDementia Medications\nCommunicating Concerns with your doctor\nAll about getting in-home support\nThree Types of Supportive Living Environments\nRespite Programs\nFinancial Support\nMaximizing Your Health\nAdjust to the New Normal\nLiving with Daily Risk\nInsider Dementia Wisdoms\nCare Partner Realities\nThe person diagnosed – Their realities\n\n  \nA survey will be sent to the members after the workshop to get their feedback. \nPLEASE 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/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/whats-first-a-workshop-for-care-partners-caring-for-people-diagnosed-with-dementia-or-experiencing-changes-in-cognition/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/whats-first-a-workshop-for-care-partners-caring-for-people-diagnosed-with-dementia-or-experiencing-changes-in-cognition/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250424T153000
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SUMMARY:"What's First?" – A Workshop for People Diagnosed with Dementia or Experiencing Changes in Cognition
DESCRIPTION:Too often\, clients shared that they wish they had learned what they would learn later in their journey but much earlier\, expressing how key insight on the dementia experience would have improved their overall dementia journey. \nThis brand-new workshop was designed by AST social workers in collaboration with caregivers\, people experiencing cognitive changes\, and various dementia specialists to offer key knowledge at the start of the dementia journey.  \n  \nOur experience tells us that the earlier you know what you know\, the better you are. \nTopics Discussed: \n\nGetting your affairs in order\nAccessing the Specialists\nGetting an official diagnosis\nDementia Medications\nCommunicating Concerns with your doctor\nAll about getting in-home support\nThree Types of Supportive Living Environments\nFinancial Support\nMaximizing Your Health\nAdjust to the New Normal\nMinimizing Risk\nInsider Dementia Wisdoms\n\n  \nA survey will be sent to the members after the workshop to get their feedback.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/whats-first-a-workshop-for-people-diagnosed-with-dementia-or-experiencing-changes-in-cognition/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/whats-first-a-workshop-for-people-diagnosed-with-dementia-or-experiencing-changes-in-cognition/
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250428T160000
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SUMMARY:U-First!® for Care Partners
DESCRIPTION:What is U-First!®  for Care Partners? \nU-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. \nThis 6 hour education program will help you to: \n\nEnhance well-being of care partners and of the person they are supporting who is experiencing behaviour changes\nReduce responsive behaviours by using the U-First!® framework\nImprove collaboration among all team members through a common knowledge\, language and approach to care.\n\n  \nMandatory Session Dates:\nMonday\, April 28th from 2:00pm-4:00pm\nMonday\, May 5th from 2:00pm-4:00pm\nMonday\, May 12th from 2:00pm-4:00pm \nOptional Session Date:\nMonday\, May 26th from 2:00pm-4:00pm\n(Please note that there is no session on May 19th) \n  \nWho should attend? \nU-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. \nWhat’s involved in the program? \n\nInteractive 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.\nLearners receive a Participant Workbook and a U-First!® Wheel to use during the program and keep as useful resources for applying their learning.\nLearners 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.\n\nWhat’s the cost for the program? \nThere is no cost for participants of U-First!® for Care Partners. \n  \nPlease note that there will be additional screening of all interested participants to ensure there is a fit between the program and participant. \nRegistration closes April 14th\, 2025. \n  \n(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)
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-2/2025-04-28/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-care-partners-2/2025-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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