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SUMMARY:TEACH Program (Training\, Education\, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
DESCRIPTION:The TEACH (Training\, Education\, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long. \nLearning objectives: \n\nFocus on common caregiving themes including; self-care\, healthcare system navigation\, relationship changes and future planning\nCoaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills\nProvides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners\n\n  \nSession dates:\nMondays from 5:30pm–7:00pm\, starting May 26th\, ending June 16th. \n\nWeek 1 – May 26th\nWeek 2 – June 2nd\nWeek 3 – June 9th\nWeek 4 – June 16th\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.\nIf registration is closed or this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to fill out the form on this webpage: https://alz.to/programs/support-services/enhancing-care-program/.\nAdditionally\, you can check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nRegistration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on May 21st.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment. \n  \nIf you are interested in a future session\, please Click Here to fill in the expression of interest form
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-program-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home-3/2025-06-02/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-program-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home-3/2025-06-02/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250301T140040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T185101Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Spousal Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe goals of this group are to share personal feelings\, increase healthy coping strategies\, decrease isolation\, and improve awareness of resources and supports in the community. Topics for discussion will be tailored to group needs\, but may include: \n\nManaging stress\nAmbiguous loss\nGuilt\nFamily dynamics\nSelf-care\nUnderstanding responsive behaviors\nLong-term care\n\n  \nEvery 1st Tuesday of the month from 9:30am to 11:30am In-person at Providence Healthcare. \nLocation: Scotiabank Learning Centre (Room B-156) within Providence Healthcare\nAddress: 3276 St Clair Ave E\, Scarborough\, ON M1L 1W1.\n(Parking is available on-site for 2.75/each ½ hour or 10.00 daily maximum.) \n  \nRegistration is NOT REQUIRED – This group is a Drop-in Format \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. \nIf you are a PAID Healthcare Provider\, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/drop-in-spousal-support-group-2/2025-06-03/
LOCATION:Scotiabank Learning Centre\, Providence Healthcare\, 3276 St Clair Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1L 1W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250401T130003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152441Z
UID:10002320-1748944800-1748952000@alz.to
SUMMARY:Wives Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOpportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\nDiscuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\nLearn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\nReceive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n\n  \nEvery 1st Tuesday of the month from 10:00am to 12:00pm online via Zoom\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Thursday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \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/wives-caregiver-support-group-3/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/wives-caregiver-support-group-3/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250401T130018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T153541Z
UID:10002321-1748970000-1748977200@alz.to
SUMMARY:General Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly caregiver support group will provide 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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOpportunity to share feelings and insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\nDiscuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\nLearn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\nReceive information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n\n  \nEvery 1st Tuesday of the month from 5:00pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Thursday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \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/general-caregiver-support-group-15/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/general-caregiver-support-group-15/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250401T130019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T153803Z
UID:10002322-1749144600-1749150000@alz.to
SUMMARY:Long-Term Care Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nShould you choose to participate in this group please know that we expect you to observe the strictest confidentiality. In order to participate in this group\, the person you support must have some cognitive impairment and you or the resident must live in the M postal code. \nTo guide discussion\, the group will focus on a different theme relating to LTC on each month. Themes that will be discussed include: \n\nTransition to LTC\nManaging feelings of guilt\, relief and sadness\nHow to prepare for Plan of Care Meetings and what to expect\nFamily Councils\nGrief and Ambiguous Loss\nAdvanced Health Care Planning\nWhat are responsive behaviours and why do they happen?\nActivities to engage the person you are supporting\nSpecial Occasions\n\n  \nEvery 1st Thursday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \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/long-term-care-caregiver-support-group-5/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/long-term-care-caregiver-support-group-5/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250609T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250205T143918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T174532Z
UID:10001890-1749490200-1749495600@alz.to
SUMMARY:TEACH Program (Training\, Education\, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
DESCRIPTION:The TEACH (Training\, Education\, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long. \nLearning objectives: \n\nFocus on common caregiving themes including; self-care\, healthcare system navigation\, relationship changes and future planning\nCoaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills\nProvides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners\n\n  \nSession dates:\nMondays from 5:30pm–7:00pm\, starting May 26th\, ending June 16th. \n\nWeek 1 – May 26th\nWeek 2 – June 2nd\nWeek 3 – June 9th\nWeek 4 – June 16th\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.\nIf registration is closed or this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to fill out the form on this webpage: https://alz.to/programs/support-services/enhancing-care-program/.\nAdditionally\, you can check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nRegistration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on May 21st.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment. \n  \nIf you are interested in a future session\, please Click Here to fill in the expression of interest form
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-program-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home-3/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-program-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home-3/2025-06-09/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250609T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250401T130013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T154653Z
UID:10002323-1749490200-1749495600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing monthly support group provides an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Lewy Body Dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nInteract with other group members caring for those with Lewy Body Dementia\nBecome familiar with the specific type of dementia\nOpportunity for therapeutic support as well as education information\nShare experiences and concerns and receive support from the group facilitator and other group members\n\n  \nEvery 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Wednesday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \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/lewy-body-dementia-caregiver-support-group-8/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/lewy-body-dementia-caregiver-support-group-8/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250401T130029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T155526Z
UID:10002324-1749735000-1749742200@alz.to
SUMMARY:General Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOpportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\nDiscuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\nLearn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\nReceive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n\n  \nEvery 2nd Thursday of the month from 1:30pm to 3:30pm online using Zoom\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \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/general-caregiver-support-group-16/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/general-caregiver-support-group-16/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/early_stage_2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250401T130033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T141533Z
UID:10002325-1749753000-1749760200@alz.to
SUMMARY:Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOpportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\nDiscuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\nLearn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\nReceive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n\n  \nEvery 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm online using Zoom\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \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/adult-child-caregiver-support-group-8/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/adult-child-caregiver-support-group-8/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/drop_in_adult_child_program_support_group.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250401T130038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T154315Z
UID:10002326-1749753000-1749760200@alz.to
SUMMARY:Young Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOpportunity to share feelings and insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\nDiscuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\nLearn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\nReceive information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n\n  \nEvery 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm online using Zoom\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \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/young-onset-dementia-caregiver-support-group-4/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/young-onset-dementia-caregiver-support-group-4/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250401T130010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193856Z
UID:10002330-1750068000-1750075200@alz.to
SUMMARY:General Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOpportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\nDiscuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\nLearn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\nReceive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n\n  \nEvery last Monday of the month from 10:00am to 12:00pm online using Zoom\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \nNOTE: For June\, this session has been moved to Monday June 16th \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration for his group closes the Wednesday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \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/general-caregiver-support-group-17/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/general-caregiver-support-group-17/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/early_stage_2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250205T143918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T174532Z
UID:10002676-1750095000-1750100400@alz.to
SUMMARY:TEACH Program (Training\, Education\, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
DESCRIPTION:The TEACH (Training\, Education\, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long. \nLearning objectives: \n\nFocus on common caregiving themes including; self-care\, healthcare system navigation\, relationship changes and future planning\nCoaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills\nProvides opportunity to share and learn from other care partners\n\n  \nSession dates:\nMondays from 5:30pm–7:00pm\, starting May 26th\, ending June 16th. \n\nWeek 1 – May 26th\nWeek 2 – June 2nd\nWeek 3 – June 9th\nWeek 4 – June 16th\n\nPlease note\, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you.\nIf registration is closed or this schedule does not work for you at this time\, you are encouraged to fill out the form on this webpage: https://alz.to/programs/support-services/enhancing-care-program/.\nAdditionally\, you can check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here. \n  \nRegistration and an assessment appointment (in-person or via Zoom) are prerequisites. Registration closes on May 21st.\nAn Enhancing Care Clinician in the Social Work Department will contact you for your assessment. \n  \nIf you are interested in a future session\, please Click Here to fill in the expression of interest form
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-program-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home-3/2025-06-16/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/teach-program-training-education-and-assistance-for-caregiving-at-home-3/2025-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Home_Safety_sm.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250401T130005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T172638Z
UID:10002327-1750354200-1750359600@alz.to
SUMMARY:Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Frontotemporal dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.\n \nLearning Objectives:\n– Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\n– Become familiar with this specific type of dementia\n– Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\n– Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\n– Receive updated information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n \n \n\nEvery 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom.\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \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/frontotemporal-dementia-caregiver-support-group-8/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/frontotemporal-dementia-caregiver-support-group-8/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/early_stage_2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250401T130027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T172848Z
UID:10002328-1750354200-1750361400@alz.to
SUMMARY:Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOpportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\nDiscuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\nLearn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\nReceive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n\n  \nEvery 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:30pm online using Zoom\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \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/adult-child-caregiver-support-group-9/
LOCATION:https://alz.to/calendar/adult-child-caregiver-support-group-9/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250401T130053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T173739Z
UID:10002332-1750861800-1750869000@alz.to
SUMMARY:General Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOpportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\nDiscuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\nLearn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\nReceive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n\n  \nEvery last Wednesday of the month from 2:30pm to 4:30pm In-person\nLocation: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \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/general-caregiver-support-group-18/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T124127
CREATED:20250401T130028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T173247Z
UID:10002329-1750932000-1750937400@alz.to
SUMMARY:Scarborough General Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This in-person monthly caregiver support group will provide 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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOpportunity to share feelings and insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\nDiscuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\nLearn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\nReceive information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n\n  \nEvery fourth Thursday of the month from 10:00am-11:30am In-Person at the AST Mid-Scarborough Hub. \nLocation: 2658 Eglinton Avenue East\, Scarborough\, ON\, M1K 2S3 (attached to the Scarborough Center for Healthy Communities (SCHC) building). \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \n\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/scarborough-general-caregiver-support-group-4/
LOCATION:Mid-Scarborough Hub\, 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1K 2S3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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